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The sermons and writings of Steve Higginbotham
As you already know, next Sunday, just eight days from now will be… “The Lord’s Day!” Yes, I said, “The Lord’s Day.” Oh, I know that next Sunday also happens to be “Christmas,” but to the follower of Jesus, that social holiday should pale in comparison to the Lord’s Day. I have often been sadly …
This weekend, a number of churches all over the country have modified or even canceled church services due to the threat (real or exaggerated) the coronavirus poses to our nation. Some congregations have canceled their Sunday morning and Wednesday night Bible classes while maintaining the Sunday morning and evening worship services. Others have canceled all …
If you visit church websites, receive church bulletins, or travel much, you will soon realize that church attendance on Sunday and Wednesday nights is in a free fall! So what is the problem? Why is there such a drop-off in numbers? Typically, when this question is asked, we begin to blame the people who don’t …
I hope that you will take 62 seconds to watch the video embedded in this article, then come back and read what I have to say about it. Disgusted? Well, I am. I’m shocked and ashamed by the actions and words of the “priest” in this video. But wait, my disgust has generated another thought …
There are some things that I’m sure run through the minds of every preacher, but they are suppressed by our better judgment before they are ever spoken. For me, one of those unspoken thoughts occurs every Sunday prior to Christmas. I always find myself suppressing the urge to say, “Good to see everyone today. I …