Last Sunday afternoon I was reviewing my notes one last time for Sunday night’s sermon and as I sat staring at the computer screen Josiah—he’s about 19 months old—toddled up to my side.
Worthy of His Trust
Guest post By Carolyn Pierpont On a recent shopping trip, I was perusing the card selection trying to find the perfect card for my husband’s birthday. What I found were many cards that were meant … Worthy of His TrustRead more
Loving God, Loving People, Part 1 – Matthew 22:34-40
Kevin A. Pierpont Higgins Lake Baptist Church 3/21/04 We’re beginning a new series of studies today called “Loving God, Loving People.” We’re going to discover that real Christianity drives a believer to love God with … Loving God, Loving People, Part 1 – Matthew 22:34-40Read more
Guard The Truth – 1 Timothy 6:20-21
“A story is told of a man who, resisting the cost of oats he fed his mule, decided to gradually substitute sawdust in its diet. Everything went fine for a while but by the time … Guard The Truth – 1 Timothy 6:20-21Read more
Generous Living—Truly Living – 1 Timothy 6:18-19
I’d like to return for a moment to a question I’ve asked you already in our study of 1 Timothy. Have you ever wondered what you would do if you suddenly became very wealthy and … Generous Living—Truly Living – 1 Timothy 6:18-19Read more
It’s who you know
They say “it’s who you know.” A few weeks ago my family and I were standing in the lobby of the Character Inn. There were about a hundred other people waiting like we were to … It’s who you knowRead more
Put Your Hope In God – 1 Timothy 6:17
Kevin A. Pierpont Higgins Lake Baptist Church 2/29/04 17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives … Put Your Hope In God – 1 Timothy 6:17Read more
No Shortcuts
Have you ever found yourself waiting in front of one of those automatic doors like the ones at the grocery store that have a sensor that opens the door when it senses someone is there? … No ShortcutsRead more
It’s been a year
It’s been a year – a very good year! My family and I have been at Higgins Lake for a year. It’s hard to believe. It seems like it’s only been a couple of months. … It’s been a yearRead more
Fight the Good Fight – 1 Timothy 6:12-16
Can there be such a thing as a good fight? Have you ever been in an argument with someone and you walked away saying to yourself, “That was a good fight!”? I remember being picked … Fight the Good Fight – 1 Timothy 6:12-16Read more
Who’s in charge here?
A few weeks ago our whole family went to a weekend ministry conference at the Character Inn in Flint, Michigan. My older brother, Ken is the administrator of the Inn and had invited us for … Who’s in charge here?Read more
Flee And Follow – 1 Timothy 6:11
A country preacher decided to skip services one Sunday and head to the hills to do some bear hunting. As he rounded the corner on a perilous twist in the trail, he and a bear … Flee And Follow – 1 Timothy 6:11Read more