Recent Articles and Sermons

by Brian Jones

December 27, 2020

Scripture Reading: Psalm 1:1-6

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by Walter Giddings

December 20, 2020

Scripture Reading:  Jeremiah 10-1-3

Greetings Kindred. We are on a first name basis here. My name is walter. This lesson comprises Scriptures that have puzzled me for a long time.

Acts 28:11 And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.

This ship’s sign was Castor and Pollux. Ships have names. The most famous names for ships in elementary school in the 1950’s were the Nina, the Pinta, the Santa Maria, the ships of Columbus’ first voyage to the New World, and the Mayflower. The Mayflower was the place the Pilgrims composed their Deed of government, the Mayflower Compact. That solemn Christian Covenant of their formation into a Civil Body Politick, the Law of the Land, was drawn up on that ship in Cape Cod cove.

Scripture does not tell us the name of the ship that wintered at Malta. What is this ship’s “sign” in Acts 28:11? Is it the flag the ship sails under? We see from the Scriptures that it is “a ship of Alexandria”. Alexandria was the major Mediterranean port for Egypt. “Castor and Pollux” is not an Egyptian flag. What does it mean that the ship’s “sign was Castor and Pollux”?

PSALM 58

by Jim Jester

December 13, 2020

Scripture Reading: Psalm 13

What if America were a dictatorship, or perhaps a monarchy? A dictatorship usually has a negative connotation; and a monarchy, not as feared; but no matter what the case, it can be good or bad, depending upon the individual in charge. A dictatorship in America may sound preposterous and unthinkable because it is not a part of our constitution; but really, we have seen it before not too far back in our history; the prime example being the jew, Abraham Lincoln and the War Between the States.

Is it possible that America could come under a dictatorship? We wouldn’t think so; but this week I discovered something I had not previously known. It is a law revealed in the following post.

Copied from the sermon notes of Pastor Don Elmore

December 6, 2020

Scripture Reading:  Psalm 15:1:   “LORD, who shall abide in Thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in the holy hill?

What great questions in today's scripture reading! These are some of the greatest questions that could be asked by man. What is your answer to these two questions that are asked by King David? What is the answer given by the God of David? The answer is given in the rest of the verses of this short Psalm.

The word “abide” means to dwell there continually. It does not mean to visit or to be a guest or spend a short time in worshipping there. The ungodly might worship in the earthly tabernacle, but would they abide in the city where God lives forever?

ROAD OF MEMORIES

By Richard Hoskins

Events are history. Most events revolve about wars and their aftermath. War winners write the history. If one does not have a reason to know better he must accept the victor’s version — there is nothing else he can do. The victor’s version is often twisted or downright wrong.

When a person has lived on the same land as his ancestors for ten generations, the history handed down to him is often different. He has a personal interest in it. A different history results in a different worldview. Not only is his worldview often different — it can be the correct one while the official version is not.

To many, the road to Richmond is just another Virginia two land back-road; trees, creeks, hills, an occasional unworked farm. I know the road and have had reason to travel it countless times. It crosses battlegrounds, a scalping place, a massacre, worked out coal mines, a canal — the list goes on. It seems that every rock and hill has a story. The road is a long memory trail.

“For there must be also heresies among you ...”

by Walter Giddings

November 29, 2020

Scripture Reading:  Micah 6:6-8

What is heresy? Who among us are the heretics? Can we tell, or count, the Heretics among us, if we have little or no idea what Heresy is? We are 3 Questions into this Lesson. Have we even finished the 1st Paragraph? Are we belly up dead in the water already? If we have trouble with Investigation, shall we turn to Confession? Who, among us, is willing to have a good Confession before God “I am an Heretic!”? Volunteers, raise your right hand. Let the record of this proceeding show that we have one hand raised and it is mine. This is troublesome. At this point, let us ask, what does The LORD God require of us?

God requires us “to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God.” Man translates H120 Adam, aw-dawm’. “He hath shewed thee, O Adam, what is good.” If we do justly, love mercy, as our Heavenly Father does, are we acting like Family? How important is it to know from God what is good? Do we know what is good apart from Him?

PSALM 44

Jim Jester

November 22, 2020

Scripture Reading: Psalm 5

“To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth [flute or wind instruments: perforated pipe], A Psalm of David.

1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.

2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. 3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.

4 For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee. 5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. 6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak lies: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.

7 But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple. 8 Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.

9 For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue. 10 Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee.

11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. 12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.” – Psalm 5

The personal prayer of King David (Ps. 5) and the national lament and prayer of Israel (Ps. 44).

WHITE SUPREMACY

Copied from the sermon notes of Pastor Don Elmore

November 15, 2020

Scripture Reading:  Deuteronomy 7:6 “For thou art an holy people [Israel; with whom the everlasting covenant was made] unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto Himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”

And now we come to the fifth part of this series. What other issue does neither party endorse? What issue do both parties condemn? Both parties are in total agreement that their view on white supremacy and white privilege is racist, and that it is an evil, horrible sin. They both agree that there should be no group of people who are somehow above all other groups. They totally ignore or explain away that Deuteronomy 7:6 and the many other verses in the Bible that teaches that the God of the Bible chose a racial people (not people out of all races) to be a special people to Himself! And they also totally ignore that there is another mongrel group who hates and wants to kill the people who the LORD God chose!

by Pastor Jim Jester

November 8, 2020

Scripture Reading: Psalm 3

The books of Isaiah and Psalms are the most often quoted by the writers of the New Testament. The hymn that Jesus sang with his Apostles at the Last Supper was likely the Egyptian Hallel (Pss. 113-118) or a part of it. In the agony of the cross, Jesus meditated upon Psalm 22:1, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46; Mk. 15:34). And, according to Luke 23:46, it was with the words from Psalm 31:5, “Into thine hand I commit my spirit…” that He died. The hymns that Paul and Silas sang in the Philippian jail (Acts 16:25) were probably some of the Psalms. Paul recommended the singing of Psalms to the congregations addressed in Ephesus (Eph. 5:19) and Colossae (Col.3:16).

Interesting facts about the Psalms ...

by Pastor James Jester

Homilies on selected Psalms that deal with prayers and laments in time of trouble.

Part 1: The books of Isaiah and Psalms are the most often quoted by the writers of the New Testament. The hymn that Jesus sang with his Apostles at the Last Supper was likely the Egyptian Hallel (Pss. 113-118) or a part of it. In the agony of the cross, Jesus meditated upon Psalm 22:1, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46; Mk. 15:34). And, according to Luke 23:46, it was with the words from Psalm 31:5, “Into thine hand I commit my spirit…” that He died. The hymns that Paul and Silas sang in the Philippian jail (Acts 16:25) were probably some of the Psalms. Paul recommended the singing of Psalms to the congregations addressed in Ephesus (Eph. 5:19) and Colossae (Col.3:16).

Part 2:  Psalm 44 The personal prayer of King David (Ps. 5) and the national lament and prayer of Israel (Ps. 44).

Part 3: Psalm 58  A report from Sidney Powell. A recent law I did not know about. A prayer of King David (Ps. 13) and the national lament and prayer of Israel (Ps. 58).

Part 4: Psalm 60 We the People Convention puts an Ad in newspaper. Martial law under Trump is better than civil war under Biden. A prayer of King David (Psalm 25) and the national lament and prayer of Israel.  (Psalm 60).

Part 5: Psalm 74  An assessment of current events and advice for America. An overview of current conditions. A prayer of King David (Ps. 28) and the national lament and prayer of Israel in time of defeat (Ps. 74). Presentation of Psalm 74 in song, “Will God Forever Cast Us Off?” Isaac Watts; BEATITUDO, John B. Dykes, 1875

Part 6:  Psalm 77  A contemplation of David (Ps. 142). Coup in Myanmar. Who should be Impeached? Asaph’s national lament on behalf of Israel while in Babylon (Ps. 77). Jim sings Psalm 77.

Part 7:  Psalm 79  David’s personal lament (Ps. 6); and exposition. Comments on Biden’s first address. News article on the border. Asaph’s prayer (Ps. 79) for the nation’s deliverance; and application.

Part 8:  Psalm 80  A song (prayer) of David (Ps. 55:1-11). My political commentary. A song (prayer) of Asaph (Ps. 80) for the nation’s deliverance; and exposition of the psalm. Jim sings Psalm 80.

Part 9:  Psalm 83  A song (prayer) of David (Ps. 64). The Floyd Autonomous Zone. Is God a Nationalist? A song (prayer) of Asaph (Ps. 83) for the nation’s deliverance. Jim sings Psalm 83.

Part 10:  Psalm 90  David’s personal lament (Ps. 31:14-19). The destructive influence of pietism. A prayer of Moses (Ps. 90) reflecting how temporary mortal man is before God’s eternity. Jim sings Psalm 90.

Part 11:  Psalm 94  A lament of David (Ps. 52). Two current news reports based on lies. The Five Phases of Vaccine Compliance. Psalm 94, a lament of both the community and an unknown individual. Jim sings Psalm 94.

Part 12:  Psalm 106  A prayer of one of the sons of Korah (Ps. 43). Dangers of the vaccine. A note from coach Daubenmire. A lament on the rebellion of Israel (Ps. 106). Jim sings Psalm 106.

Part 13: Psalm 141 A liturgy led by a priest (Ps. 123). Biden crime family. Gay agenda. A lament of David (Ps. 141). Facing Temptation. Israel and Jews not the same. Jim sings Psalm 141.

Part 14: Psalm 137  A praise and lament of David (Ps. 9-10).  A community lament and imprecatory. Q & A on Singing (Ps. 137). Jim sings Psalm 137. The last of the series on Psalms of lament (of which, 30 psalms were examined).