–Lots of love. But remember that love without rules is just indulgence and will spoil and ruin. –Lots of training and discipline. But remember that discipline without loving care will breed a cold resentment. Fathers, you must take the lead… Read More ›
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WE CAN’T BE SAVED IF WE ARE FOCUSING ON HOW BAD EVERYONE ELSE IS: WE MUST REPENT TO BE SAVED, Dan Mayfield
When it came to assigning blame, there were times that Jesus chose instead to force people to look at their own faults. When it comes to the tragedies of hurricanes or the destruction of skyscrapers, the focus should first be… Read More ›
GOD’S INVITATION TO SALVATION IS REAL, BUT MANY MAKE EXCUSES AND REJECT HIM, Dan Mayfield
“‘For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste of my dinner.’” Luke 14:24. When denominations teach that “once you are saved, you are always saved” and cannot lose your salvation, they must explain how the… Read More ›
IF CHILDREN ARE LEAVING THE CHURCH BECAUSE IT’S NOT RELEVANT, IT’S NOT THE CHURCH. Dan Mayfield
The “relevance” of the church and Christianity to youths is established at home. The preacher could be a real loser and still good parents would overcome their influence. The Elders could be out of touch and still good parents would… Read More ›
THERE’S NO SALVATION WITHOUT REPENTANCE AND OBEDIENCE, Dan Mayfield
“10For, THE ONE WHO DESIRES LIFE, TO LOVE AND SEE GOOD DAYS, MUST KEEP HIS TONGUE FROM EVIL AND HIS LIPS FROM SPEAKING DECEIT. 11“HE MUST TURN AWAY FROM EVIL AND DO GOOD; HE MUST SEEK PEACE AND PURSUE IT.”… Read More ›
CHRISTIANS FAST AND PRAY, Dan Mayfield
Fast and Pray. Fasting alone isn’t sin, but eating isn’t sin either. Instead of jumping onto the fasting fad that even the world is beginning to embrace, be sure that God is the central focus so that your look in… Read More ›
BEWARE OF THE LEAVEN OF SIN, Dan Mayfield
“And He was giving orders to them, saying, ‘Watch out! Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.’” (Mk 8:15) Beware the influence of false teachers and the influence of those who abuse their power. Their… Read More ›
AVOIDTHE A.D. 70 DOCTRINE OF STEVE BAISDEN AND OTHERS WHO SAY JESUS HAS ALREADY RETURNED. THE FALSE DOCTRINE IS CALLED ‘REALIZED ESCHATOLOGY’, ‘R.E.’ FOR SHORT, AND IT SAYS THAT EVERYTHING IN THE BIBLE (INCLUDING THE 2ND COMING, Rev. 21-22) IS REALIZED, FULFILLED IN 70A.D. AT THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM.
They are teaching a lot of error that is rooted in their belief that everything in the Bible is already passed. Revelation 20:7ff is still in the future, at the end of Jesus’ reign over the kingdom which He established… Read More ›
PARENTING CHILDREN WHO HAVE FREE WILL, Dan Mayfield
When a child is growing, the child has no wisdom to be guided by their own will. They have a will and are ready to exercise it. But they need guidance for many years so they stay out of trouble… Read More ›
A Conquering Faith 