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Once Again, Critiquing the Most Popular Praise and Worship Songs

It's been three years since I first reviewed the most popular worship songs heard in church. This was a critique I planned on writing annually (Christian Copyright Licensing International releases...

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40 Day Bible Reading Plan, an Overview of the Bible

This past Sunday, I preached on how to read your Bible (notes from that sermon coming in a future blog post). Toward the end of the sermon, I provided a 40-day Bible reading plan that gives the reader...

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5 Marriage Myths

This past Sunday, I preached on Ephesians 5:22-33, a sermon entitled Marriage as Christ Loves the Church. Wife, submit to your husband, as to the Lord. Husband, love your wife as Christ loves the...

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Kwanzaa is an Insult to Black Americans

Here we are, the day after Christmas. Most folks are taking down their Christian decorations, but in a few places, some new holiday decor is being hung in their place. December 26 marks the first day...

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Either Aaron Rogers is Right or He's Wrong (Spoiler Alert: He's Wrong)

You probably didn't know that Danica Patrick is a Zen Buddhist, self-help guru, motivational speaker, and prosperity preacher, did you? Maybe you knew Danica Patrick as a race car driver, or a (seldom...

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What the Bible Says About the Death Penalty for Murderers, Rapists, and Child...

An Indiana man named Michael Middaugh was sent to prison in 2006 for child molesting. He was released from prison last year. He failed to register as a sex offender, and a warrant was issued for his...

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I Support the Death Penalty Because All Lives Matter

In my last article, I walked the reader through what the Bible says about the death penalty for murderers, rapists, and child molesters. I also responded to several questions and criticisms. You can...

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What in the Wide World is Going On with the Southern Baptist Convention?

Perhaps you heard the sound of a massive creaking ship rocking the online community, and you turned in your boat to see a commotion aboard the U.S.S. Southern Baptist Convention. That's because on...

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10 Signs You May Soon Be Leaving Your Church

Hebrews 10:24-25 says, "Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you...

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The Virtual Communion of Saints?

As the threat of the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to loom large, many local governments have put stay-at-home orders in place to prevent the rapid spread of this pandemic. Most of America's churches...

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Is There a Conspiracy to Make the Bible Anti-Gay?

The following is a question I was asked by a listener of the WWUTT podcast. I mentioned on episode 1185 that I would answer it on my blog. Here is the question and my response.Hi PG,I enjoy your...

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The Church is More Essential than a Hospital: Responding to Criticisms

In the midst of the current pandemic, various local governments have been shutting down those businesses and services it deems "non-essential." This has stirred a lot of discussion as to what is...

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What Did Jesus Say About Divorce?

The following is a sermon delivered on The Lord's Day, April 19, 2020, at First Southern Baptist Church in Junction City, KS. You can listen to the audio portion of the sermon through the player below....

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Let Your Yes be Yes and Your No Be No

The following is a sermon delivered on the Lord's Day, April 26, 2020, at First Southern Baptist Church in Junction City, KS. The text was from Matthew 5:33-37 on the subject of making oaths.33 "Again...

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False Prophets Exposed: Why Modern-Day Prophets Never Saw This Pandemic Coming

"Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He...

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Go The Extra Mile

The following is a sermon delivered on the Lord's Day, May 3, 2020, at First Southern Baptist Church in Junction City, KS. The text was from Matthew 5:38-42 on the subject of retaliation.38 "You have...

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Love Your Enemies (Matthew 5:43-48)

The following is a sermon delivered on the Lord's Day, May 10, 2020, at First Southern Baptist Church in Junction City, KS. The text was from Matthew 5:43-48 on the subject of loving your enemies.43...

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When You Give (Matthew 6:1-4)

The following is a sermon delivered on the Lord's Day, May 17, 2020, at First Southern Baptist Church in Junction City, KS. The text was from Matthew 6:1-4 on the subject of giving to those in need.1...

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An Open Letter to Jonathan Steingard, Lead Singer of Hawk Nelson

Dear JonGrace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. My name is Gabriel, pastor of a Baptist church in Junction City, KS. We have never met, but I have followed the band Hawk...

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How NOT to Pray (Matthew 6:5-6)

The following is a sermon delivered on the Lord's Day, May 24, 2020, at First Southern Baptist Church in Junction City, KS. The text was from Matthew 6:5-6 on the subject of how not to pray5 "And when...

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Hawk Nelson Responds to Lead Singer's Apostasy, and Their Response is Terrible

James 1:5-8 says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who...

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Do Not Pray Like a Pagan

The following is a sermon delivered on the Lord's Day, May 31, 2020, at First Southern Baptist Church in Junction City, KS. The text was from Matthew 6:7-8 on the subject of not praying like a pagan.5...

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Responding to the Black Lives Matter Video

Call me narrow-minded, but I still believe the sins that divide people—any and all hatred whether it be racism, sexism, or otherwise—can be conquered by the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the...

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What's Wrong With Phil Vischer's Video "Holy Post—Race in America"?

In his sermon at the Areopagus, the Apostle Paul said that God "made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of...

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This Blog Has Moved! Now On The Majesty's Men

Greetings, everyone! Thank you so much for reading. I have moved all of my blog entries to The Majesty's Men. You can find the new blog by clicking here, or by visiting pastorgabe.com. If you submit...

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