Message 2 of “Elijah” Series This Sunday: “Which God Do You Serve?”

Expository vs. Topical Preaching

As a young preacher, I have worked through my processes of homiletical styles, approaches, preparatory processes, and delivery over the last six years.  With this, a choice of what approach to preaching I would choose: expository, topical, or a combination thereof (depending upon the respective series being preached).
 
At the outset of this blog post, please [...]

Elijah Message Series Kicks Off Tomorrow

Simple Ways to Invite People to “Friend Day”

I thought I’d share with you about some simple ways to invite people to “Friend Day” at Pleasant Hill this Sunday:
(1) Facebook: I’ve created an event invitation for you to use to invite your friends to “Friend Day” via Facebook.  Click here to check it out.
(2) Telephone: Whether its through an old-school phone call or [...]

Bubble Boy Christianity

If you’re a fan of Seinfeld, which I definitely am, you may remember the “Bubble Boy” episode.  I think this episode is hilarious!  As I reflect upon this episode, I think of how many Christians get stuck inside “the Christian bubble.”  George played games with the bubble boy, and conversed with him sporadically, he was [...]

No One Left Behind

Yesterday, here at Pleasant Hill, I had the opportunity to deliver the message from God’s Word with a sermon entitled, “No One Left Behind” from 2 Kings 6-7.  I find it so interesting to examine the way the four lepers in 2 Kings 7 chose to get out of their seats, take a risk of [...]

Pastors & Stress

A few weeks ago, Charity and I attended what was, by far, the greatest conference we’ve ever experienced: the Timothy Barnabas Conference for pastors and their wives. This conference, led by the Southern Baptist Convention’s President, Dr. Johnny Hunt, was developed to provide for pastors and their wives a time of respite, relaxation, and renewal.
As [...]

Pleasant Hill Remodeling Celebration Video

Remodeling Celebration @ Pleasant Hill from Pleasant Hill on Vimeo.

What happens to those who have never heard the Gospel?

Here are some verses that answer the question.  In order to succinctly answer it: They perish, and are destined for eternity in Hell.  I hate having to type these words, but I believe my stance is accurate, according to the Bible.  Listen to John Piper’s description of why the answer to this question is the [...]

My Thoughts On Education in America

Last month, I had the opportunity to achieve a life-long goal, to earn a doctoral degree.  It felt so good when my professors called me “Dr. Roberts” at the conclusion of my oral defense.  I feel it is necessary for you to have a brief background of my academic background in order for you to [...]