Passages: Romans 8:18, Philippians 1:6, James 4:7-10, 1 Peter 5:7-8   Concerning Romans 8:28-32 Bruce Ware comments, "For the believer, there simply are no accidents or tragedies in which God is, as it were, a passive bystander. He never helplessly watches while some tragedy occurs, wishing it were different. Rather, God is at work to bring about good. He is altogether active in all the ev... [More]

“I have watched with growing disbelief as the evangelical Church has cheerfully plunged into astounding theological illiteracy. Many taking the plunge seem to imagine that they are simply following a path to success…theology is a knowledge that belongs first and foremost to the people of God and that the proper and primary audience for theology is therefore the church, not the learned... [More]

(Every third Saturday of the month at 930AM at Miramar Church) Men's Breakfast 2012 theme: "How to study the Bible for all its worth" (Title borrowed from book: "How to Read the Bible for all its Worth," Authors Gordon Fee and Douglass Stuart)The Bible as Prose* Story/Narrative (January 21, 2012)The Bible as Proverbs/Poetry (February 18, 2012)The Bible as Psalms/Personal (April... [More]

Hi Everyone,   As we move along the book of Hebrews, take advantage and ponder the theological landscape of the first three verses. Don't miss out on the peaks of doctrinal solidarity:   1. Revelation. This is the doctrine of Inspiration. The OT and the NT were produced through the act of divine inspiration. God revealed to the prophets of old His Word. ... [More]

When you have a moment, try and read the full article below. Its not long its in a Q&A style introducing the concept behind the author's (Hugh Halter) book. I believe it should be a great exercise in discernment and critical thinking. Let me know what you think and comment on it so that we can dialogue.   

Dear Church Family,   As you know we have completed the sermon series on "Christian Liberty." I hope that you have been enriched and edified throughout the series. My deepest desire and hope is that the series has shed much needed light on the subject of "Christian Liberty." It is certainly a much needed skill for the church today to learn how to apply the principles of 1 Corinthians 6:12, ... [More]

The topic this next Sunday on our "Christian Liberty" series will be the last one. Yes, we are completing this series! However, this last topic is yet another confusing one. "To Cuss or not to Cuss" will be the topic. In other words, we will be exploring what are those words that are just debated among Christians as to whether they are inappropriate or just down right unwholesome and not befitti... [More]

Dear Gentlemen,   I want to extend you an invitation to join us once again to be part of our next scheduled men's breakfast. We are going to have another great fellowship and edification. As you know at our last one we had 36 men join us. This time we will have pastor Darin from Westgate Baptist church and his men confirmed again to be with us. Pastor Darin will be giving us the B... [More]

Hi Everyone,   I hope you all enjoyed this past Sunday with Jim Koenig. He will be preaching again this Sunday in the Psalms. Please welcome him once again. We will see you all July 3, 2011 God willing. Please pray for the next sermon series on the book of Hebrews. I've been getting ready weekly for it. Awesome book!! Please pray for our final message/s on Christian Liberty. I hope this ser... [More]

“A truth is known by its resemblances, and can best be seen in thelight of other truths. the pupil, instead of seeing a factalone, should see it linked to the great body of truth, in all itsfruitful relations. Great principles are discovered amid familiarfacts vividly seen, and concepts clearly wrought. The power ofillustration -- a most important tool in the teacher's art -- comesonly out o... [More]