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02 Jun

Why Biblical Hymns Are So Important

June 2, 2022
By Chris Anderson

The following transcript is an excerpt from a recent sermon by Chris Anderson called “Theology That Sticks.” You can listen to the entire sermon here. Chris’ new book by the same title is available here.

20 Apr

Announcements

Introducing: Theology That Sticks

April 20, 2022
By Paul Keew

"Why don't we sing less and get on with the good stuff?" "Why are we singing so many new songs?" "Why in the world are we singing this?!" In his new book Theology That Sticks,...

01 Oct

Pastoral Perspective

Brick by Brick: The Lasting Benefits of Expository Preaching

October 1, 2020
By Chris Anderson

I recently read an excerpt from Paul Wolfe’s My God Is True! which provides an encouraging reminder of the importance and power of patient, long-term faithfulness in preaching the Word. Wolfe encourages preachers not to seek to “wow”...

05 Jun

Pastoral Perspective

Grace > Race

June 5, 2020
By Chris Anderson

As if our country weren't facing enough challenges with COVID-19 and the economic downturn it caused, racial tensions have again erupted. I say "again," because they never completely disappear, and perhaps they won't on this side of heaven;...

29 May

Devotional Thoughts

The Virtue of Gentleness

May 29, 2020
By Chris Anderson

This reading by Chris Anderson comes from Gospel Meditations for Fathers (Day 16), but it's fitting for all Christians—perhaps especially church leaders—as we try to emerge from quarantine with our varied opinions, consciences, and fears.

16 Apr

Pastoral Perspective

Quarantine: Nothing New Under the Sun

April 17, 2020
By Chris Anderson

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Dickens' timeless statement aptly describes my feelings about the response of Christians to the COVID-19 crisis. I've been encouraged to see churches adapt so...

12 Mar

Pastoral Perspective

Invalid Validation

March 12, 2020
By Chris Anderson

I had a meeting over the weekend with a potential new member at the church I pastor, Killian Hill Baptist Church in Lilburn, GA. It wasn't an ominous meeting. I had reason to hope that this family would...

12 Feb

Pastoral Perspective

The Blessing of Ordination

February 28, 2020
By Chris Anderson

Killian Hill Baptist Church had the distinct privilege of ordaining a man to the gospel ministry last weekend. By God's grace, we're going to have several similar opportunities over the next year. It was a great time to...

04 Feb

Announcements, Pastoral Perspective

A New Hymn about an Old Promise

February 28, 2020
By Chris Anderson

"I will build My church..." (Matthew 16:18) This momentous promise by our Savior is one of my favorite texts of the Scriptures. I've prayed it innumerable times, asking the Lord to keep His promise by...

27 Nov

Announcements, Pastoral Perspective

Introducing “Gospel Meditations for Young Adults”

February 28, 2020
By Chris Anderson

Every generation tends to think they have it harder than everyone else. We’ve all heard the joke about how our parents had to walk to school. In the snow. Uphill. Both ways. As the father...

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