Aligning your song service with the sermon—a lesson from Romans 8:18By Robert Wright | Ludden Chapel Baptist Church A worship service is not a concert followed by a sermon. It is one continuous act of proclamation — and the music…
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A sermon that doesn’t go to the cross is just a speech
By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. A sermon can be skillfully delivered.It can make people laugh.It can move them to tears.It can even bring the congregation to its feet.Yet one question must still be asked: If Christ crucified and risen is missing,…
Baptist convention brings youth, service & Worship in Monroe meet
The Greater Louisiana Baptist State Convention gathered in Monroe this week for its annual session, drawing pastors, members, and youth from across the state for a time of worship, training, and community service. The convention, led by its president, Rev.…
Turning Point Ministries celebrates 14th Anniversary and a Mortgage – Free Milestone
A spirit of praise and gratitude filled the sanctuary at Turning Point Ministries Church of God in Christ on Sunday as members, guests, and community leaders gathered to celebrate two remarkable milestones: the church’s 14th Anniversary and the occasion of…
Rev. Vance Price announces marriage in surprise church moment
In a moment that stunned and stirred his congregation, Rev. Vance Price announced his recent marriage to Janay Powell during Sunday’s worship service, saying he did so to maintain trust and transparency with his church family. “Most of you have…
Rev. Jackson retires as pastor Riverside after 43 years
After 43 years of dedicated service, Rev. Clarence Jackson has retired as pastor of the historic Riverside Baptist Church. The congregation honored Rev. Jackson and his wife with a combined pastor’s anniversary and retirement program on Sunday, celebrating his profound…
Packed house marks reopening of Mt. Olivet edifice
A packed house showed up Sunday for the grand re-opening of the edifice of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The new edifice seats 350. This is the third time the congregation has built an edifice under Pastor Oliver Billups, Jr.…