how can I, as a pastor, best love my flock?

The Greatest Way I, As a Pastor, Can Love My FlockGeoffrey R. Kirkland, Christ Fellowship Bible ChurchI love my church. I love the sheep that God has entrusted to my care & shepherding-oversight. But I must ask and remind myself frequently of the best ways that I can love my flock. If I don’t...

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preachers should preach on the wrath of God.

I have come in my study on end-times with Christ Fellowship Bible Church to examining the future period of the Tribulation — a period where God will judge the world in righteousness. A.W. Pink gives a helpful admonition to us preachers: A Word to Preachers. Brethren, do we in our oral ministry, preach on this solemn subject as much as we ought? The Old Testament prophets frequently told their...

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Philosophy of Baptism

Philosophy of Baptism By Geoffrey R. Kirkland Christ Fellowship Bible Church The purpose of this brief paper is to present the case that baptism is appropriately administered only to those who give a believable profession of faith in Jesus Christ. This paper will ask a few questions and then seek...

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The 5-word antidote to grumbling...

As referenced by CJ Mahaney during his message at RESOLVED, Tony Payne provides a helpful little article providing the 5-word antidote to grumbling — and the point is to be well-taken. One would imagine that many people can relate to the congregation member who has an "issue" with a particular church...

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The Imperative in Preaching & Preaching to ENGAGE People

Here is an excellent excerpt from George Whitefield's sermon titled: The Holy Spirit Convicting the World of Sin, Righteousness, & Judgment. It is noted in John Carrick's book, The Imperative of Preaching. Whitefield proclaimed: Be humble therefore, O believers be humble. Look at the rock from whence you have been hewn. Extol free grace; admire electing love, which alone has made you to differ...

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4th of July Outreach

We invite you to join us as we go to downtown St. Louis to hand out tracts, engage people in conversations, and open-air preach this 4th of July. WHEN: Wednesday, July 4th WHERE: Meet at Pastor Geoff's home at 4:00pm BRING: Bible, tracts, water, & some $$ for dinner WHAT: We will proclaim the...

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