5 Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount

By Matt Sapp We’re working through the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) together at Central Baptist Church, Newnan, Georgia, this summer.  Jesus’ sermon is the most important body of ethical teaching in the history of the world. It redefines how we relate to one another and clarifies how we relate to God. As we grappleContinue reading “5 Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount”

A Pastor Appreciates the Hymns: Benedictions and Farewells

By Joe LaGuardia A Pastor Appreciates the Hymns is a series on hymnody and worship in the church.  By incorporating personal testimony and theological reflection, the series draws meaning and strength from sacred songs past and present.  This article concludes the series. Benedictions are important in every Order of Worship.  Whether tied to a traditional orContinue reading “A Pastor Appreciates the Hymns: Benedictions and Farewells”