You Move Too Much

You Move Too Much

Psalm 4:2
O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.


Psalm 5:6
Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.


For most of my years growing up, we did not own a house. We always rented or leased houses. Mom was a nurse and we bounced from Louisville to Harlan so many times I cannot count them. As an adult, I see the benefits of renting in certain circumstances, but if you plan on being somewhere for a number of years, buying a house is such a better investment.

Some people even lease cars. They pay a lower monthly payment and turn the car back in after a year or so. After paying those payments, they give the car back with nothing to show for it. Why would anyone do that?  For many it is because they enjoy having a new car every year or so. They want a different car rather than buying one and paying on it for 3-5 years.

In the Old Testament, we read in Psalms about "leasing". Here it denotes a life of deception, falsehood, change and delusion.

When people ask if we had a house, I said yes. But really we didn't "have" a house. We were renting a temporary house. We faked the fact that it was ours. It was leased.

I think there are many Christians who are seeking and speaking leasing today, rather than buying into serving God with all their heart.

I say... YOU MOVE TOO MUCH!!!!

 

1.  Leasing Lasciviousness

There are many young people who are leasing the actions attitudes of this world.

Be honest.....  that is not you. It's not even who you really want to be. Its surely not who God created / saved you to be.

You don't own that music......   You are just leasing.

Newsflash!!!!!   You are not a gangster, a punk, a vampire or a cowboy. You are just leasing that music to feel real. You're just leasing.

You don't own that look.... You are just leasing.

You are not a harlot! You may lease the look of one by wearing short skirts and low tops but that is not you.

You are not a punk, a prep or a pop star!   You may lease the look of one, by wearing those tight clothes, expensive clothes and wild accessories.

You may want people think that, but that is not you... You are just leasing.

You don't own that bad attitude.... You are just leasing.

You are really a sweet girl, you are just leasing that bitterness, anger, hatred and jealousy.

You are really a nice guy, you just leasing that cold, mean stare.

You are a loving, caring, helpful and compassionate young person... 

Let's be honest...  you are just leasing.

Stop leasing.... YOU MOVE TOO MUCH!!!

 

2. Leasing Love for God

Some young people are leasing a REAL relationship with God.

We quickly learn as young people how to look the part for church!
We know what to say, what to wear, how to talk, activities to attend, sin to not talk about, etc.

The sad part is that while we look like we have everything together, many are only leasing their relationship with God.

Some of you don't own a prayer life. You lease one when you have need or when you are convicted by a sermon.

Some of you don't own a walk with God. You lease one when you feel bad or when you know someone is going to ask.

Some of you don't own an obedience to the Holy Spirit. You lease a good deed, good word or good thing when you feel like it benefits you.

You move from walking with God to disobeying to questioning God to rebelling against God to hating God to loving the world and then back to walking with God...

YOU MOVE TOO MUCH  !!!!!

 

3.   The Loss of Leasing

Leasing has all of the owner costs, but non of the owner privileges.

When we rented those houses, we didn't have to fix the A/C or anything like that, however, we also couldn't paint the walls or build a storage building in the backyard. It was not our property, we were just leasing.

You can lease all you want... lease lasciviousness, lease love for God, lease all those things....

But you are just leasing...


As your life is passing by...

Your heart is broken, your parents are hurting, your friends are suffering, your family is watching, your church is needing and your Pastor and Youth Pastor are pleading.....

YOU MOVE TOO MUCH !!!!

 

4. The Leap in Leasing

At some point in every lease, you are given the option to buy in or give up.

That time is now!!!   Decisions need to be made.

If you have been leasing lasciviousness..... GIVE IT UP!!!

If you have been leasing love for God.... BUY IN !!!!
Prov 23:23 says "Buy the TRUTH" 

Don't lease it... BUY IN!!!! 

Decide you are tired of just leasing and looking like you love God and his Word....

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Brand New J's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brand New J's

 

 

 

 

II Cor 5:17

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

 

I remember the first pair of Jordan’s I ever bought. They were awesome. They were special because my parents had not paid for them. I worked and I bought them myself. $160.00 !!! Too much for shoes… sure, but not for Jordan’s. When I got them home I put in matching shoelaces and sprayed the shoes with a stain resistant. Every time I wore those shoes, I washed them. If it was nasty outside or I was playing I was sure not to wear my new "J’s". It was awesome to have a pair of brand new Jordan’s.

When Jesus saved us He made us new creatures. He gave us a new song, a new walk, a new purpose, a new life, a new heart, a new mind, a new spirit, and a new future. He made us new and clean. Just as those new Jordan shoes, we are precious and very important to God. 

However, we walk in a very dirty world. Every day we are faced with temptation and sin. As hard as it is to keep shoes clean and new, it is much harder to stay clean and pure in the wicked world in which we live. The new song, new mind, new spirit, new heart and new life that God has given us is often blemished by the world, the flesh, and the Devil. The Christian life is often spent trying to keep those new things, clean and new. Just like those Jordan shoes.

How do I keep my Christian life "like new"?  I believe it is the same way that we do those brand new shoes.....

I. PROTECTION

Psalm 119:154
Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.


The first thing I did when I got my Jordan’s home was to cover them with some stain repellent. This was an invisible substance that bonded to the shoe to protect it from harmful things that it might come in contact with.

We have a Spiritual stain repellent. He is called the Holy Spirit. The first thing you should do is cover your mind, spirit, heart, and life with the Holy Spirit. Submit to Him and allow the Holy Spirit to guide and protect you from the stains of the world.  

Another thing I did to protect my brand new Jordan's was to check where I stepped. The last thing I wanted to do was to step in mud, gum or........ well anything else! LOL. I was careful where I stepped when wearin my new shoes.

As Christians, how much cleaner could we be if we would just check where we stepped. What we do, what we say, what we listen to, who we hang around with and where we go are all vital parts to keeping our lives clean. Just as we avoid mud when in our new shoes, we should watch what we allow in our new lives. The Bible repeatedly tells us to "watch", "be vigilant" and "be sober". We must be careful what we allow into our lives. It has been said, you can control what influences your life, you just cannot control how things influence your life. Be careful!

II. INSPECTION

Psalm 51:2, 10

Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.  

Create in me a clean heart

Every time I wore those Jordan’s, I would take them off, look them over, and then wash them real good. I mean every single time I wore them, I sat down and took a wash cloth, cleaner, and scrubbed everything. They looked new again after every wear. The reason anything gets to looking old is because we stop taking care of it and keeping it clean.  

As Christians, you and I must be sure to take time to inspect our lives. I know we are all busy. But sit down for a minute. How is your spirit? How is your mind? How is your heart? How is your life? When was the last time you cleaned them up? When was the last time you spent some time at an altar or anywhere with God, cleaning your life up? 

This is why church is so important. We come in on Sunday or Wednesday and we have been running through this old world. We need some time to apply preaching, soak in some singing and then scrub our lives at the altar in prayer.

 

III. AFFECTION

Eph 4:24

And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

I remember that first day I bought those Jordan shoes. I remember how excited I was, how proud I was that I had the new Jordan’s. I was so happy and I loved those shoes.

I am not sure of the exact time frame, but I believe it was about 2 years that I was able to keep those shoes looking new and clean. Even though I was able to keep them looking good, there were times I would see a new pair of shoes or a new color of the ones I had. It was hard at times to keep myself satisfied with what I had. Today there is a new pair of Jordan's every week... What keeps me from buying the new ones?  I keep the ones I have clean and looking new.

Teenager, the same is so true with those things God has given us. Our new song, our new mind, our new spirit, our new heart, our new life, and our new future are awesome things. So are the blessings of our parents, our Church, our Salvation, our Youth Department, our Bible, our Christian School, and all that God has given us in our lives. ]

But if we are not careful, we will begin noticing all that is in the world and all that the Devil offers and we will begin to not appreciate what God has done for us. In fact, we can get so unthankful and so ungrateful that we can actually misuse and waste what God has given us. Don’t lose the affection for the things God has blessed you with. If you begin to see your Christian life as dull and boring... SHINE IT UP!!! Spend some time with the one who saved you and gave you a new life, He will clean things up for you.

 

IV. EVALUATION

Why would anyone baby a pair of shoes like that? Maybe because they cost $160.00! That’s why!

In order for God to save us and give us our new life, new mind, new spirit, new heart, and new future; the price was much higher. It cost Jesus his life. Why would I want to spend more time and effort on my shoes and clothes than I do on the things it cost Jesus His life to give me. Let’s take care of our minds, hearts, spirits, and lives. They are new and clean. Let’s work to keep them that way.

 

How is your view of the Christian life?  Is it old hat to you? Boring, dull, senseless, tired?  Does the Devil have you thinking that you need to try something sinful or worldly?

 

Why don't you just decide you are going to protect, inspect and affect your Christian life? You do it with your shoes.... isn't your spiritual life more important than your shoes? Let's clean it up and keep it clean.

 

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Where Should I Go To College?

Where Should I Go To College?

In the culture of Independent Fundamental Baptist Churches, young people are exposed to Bible Colleges on the regular. Whether at Youth Conferences, College Days, the YP's alumni or the Pastor's alumni; Bible College is not an anomaly for most of us. Most young people learn early to align with a College with like emphasis, standards and ministries.

However, it was for me.

You see, I didn't grow up in a church that actively sent young people to Bible College. If I am not mistaken, I was the first to attend Bible College from our Church EVER!!!! As a teenager there was not a common knowledge, expectancy or push for young people to attend Bible College.

As I write, Commonwealth Baptist College is finishing up College Days 2013 and I have just preached to a chapel full of prospective students. The majority of them will end up going to a Bible College. Whether for a year or for a degree, the choice for them is not what kind of college, it is Which College? ....And it made me think....

Why did I go to Commonwealth Baptist College?

• It wasn't because of an allegiance or because my favorite Preacher was there.....

No, to be honest, I didn't even know Pastor Fugate or any of the staff at CBC...

• It wasn't because of the location or looks of the College...

There was no huge buildings, no fancy chandeliers and no tropical climate...

• It wasn't because of the female population...

I was engaged to be marry when I decided to leave and go to Bible College.

• It wasn't because of a super fun Youth Conference or College Days experience.

I had never been to Clays Mill Road Baptist Church.

• It wasn't because I had no other options....

I had a 4 year scholarship to the University of Kentucky to study engineering.

• It wasn't because I had heard about it my whole life, it wasn't because of who my parents were or where I went to high school....

So... Why did I choose to go to Bible College? Why did I choose Commonwealth Baptist College?

1.   Because I Listened to My Preacher

Well...not really MY Preacher... It was a dinner with Pastor Buster Mullins. He preached a Revival at our church and I went to dinner with him and Bro. Kelly. At that dinner, Bro. Buster casually, kindly asked me "Have you prayed about Bible College?"

He did not tell me that I needed to go. He did not tell me where I needed to go. He did not guilt me into going somewhere...

He kindly asked me "Have you prayed about Bible College?"

Sadly, even as a Preacher-Boy... the answer was NO.

2.   Because I Prayed About It

I went home that night and I had a dart in my heart. I had not even thought about let alone prayed about Bible College. I got on my knees by my bed and I poured my heart out to God. For the next 30 days I fasted, prayed, walked with God and did everything spiritually possible to be as close to God as I could when I made a decision.

3.   Because it Was God's Will

From the first night I prayed about it, I knew... God's Will was for me to go to Bible College.
God had called me to be a Preacher. I had allowed the Devil to sell me a bill of goods on how God would be fine with me being a Preacher for a hobby and an engineer for life. I had allowed making money, being successful, pleasing parents and having things to control my thinking. Preachers should go to Bible College... and God had called me to Preach.

4.   Because I was Surrendered

On August 9, 2000 I surrendered to Preach. In May of 2002, I surrendered to go to Bible College.

Why?

Because I Listened, Because I Prayed, Because it was God's Will and so... I surrendered....

Should you go to Bible College?  HONESTLY... I don't know.

Want to know for sure?    HONESTLY... I can tell you...

Listen to Your Pastor-   Counsel with your Pastor or Youth Pastor about College. Why is it we are so afraid to talk about a decision we supposedly made in God's Will?

Pray-  Seriously Pray. Fast and Pray. Walk with God for 30 straight days before you make a decision.

Know God's Will-  He will lead and guide you the way you need to go. Parents may have a will, you may have a will, friends may have a will... but God's Will is the best. Invest in the Best! Trust Him.

Surrender-  When God speaks, say YES!   Don't question!  Don't doubt!  Don't run!  Just say Yes.

Do you know what those who have wrecked their lives with selfish, sinful choices say is the reason they chose wrong? What do they say is the reason? What do they say???

They Say.....

I Didn't Listen    I Didn't Pray        I Didn't Know God's Will            I Didn't Surrender

Deciding where to go to school is more of spiritual decision than many realize.
Don't get sidetracked by the logistics of a college. Cost, climate, co-eds and career should not make those decisions for you.
Listen. Pray. Know God's Will and Surrender.

So... Where should you go to College?

I don't know!           But have you prayed about Bible College?

www.commonwealthbaptist.org

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How To Have An Exciting Youth Group

How To Have An Exciting Youth Group

This article is written for Teens...
who want to have fun and enjoy the Youth Group in their church more.

This article is written for Youth Pastors / Workers...
who want teenagers to love and enjoy the Youth Group more.

This article is written for Parents...
who want their teens to be more involved in church, but don't know how.

How can I make my Youth Group more exciting?

1.   Participate

When there is a Youth Activity scheduled, BE THERE. The only way you can enjoy the Youth Department is to attend the Youth Department. If you go to the activity, participate!
The surest way to be bored at a Youth Activity is to not participate. Whether the activity is something you really enjoy or something for which you don't care; just being a part of the activity will help you and all of your friends to have fun!!!

2.  Sing

If attending a Youth Rally, Conference or Church service where there is a song service-  SING!
Sure, maybe you are not the greatest singer in the world, but this is not a solo; this is a group. It is a proven fact that happy people sing and singing makes people happy, not to mention our God deserves all of the praise and glory we can give Him. If you are not attending service, but are taking a trip to the zoo, ski lodge or baseball game, SING in the van or bus. Get happy before you even get to the activity.

One of my favorite times with the teens of CMRBC is on the bus or van coming back from a trip. They will sing and sing and sing. I love hearing them and watching them enjoy singing.

3. Listen

I encourage every Youth Pastor / Worker to have some sort of a spiritual truth to share at every activity. Rallies and conferences are easy, but even a trip to the zoo can contain a time for spiritual growth. I once preached about "Falling" coming back from a ski trip, and about "Guardrails" on the way home from the zoo. As leaders, let's use every chance we have to make a positive spiritual impression.

As teenagers, you should listen to the teaching / preaching of the Word of God more intensely than you play any game or contest. Your Youth Pastor or workers are not just there to entertain you. We have something we want to share with you spiritually as well. Please don't miss the main reason God has put your Youth Pastor in your life- to lead, teach, guide and direct you spiritually.

4.  Bring FUN and Friends with You

When I was a teenager, at camp or conferences my youth group always kept to themselves, were reserved and quiet. NOT ME! I decided I was bringing the FUN with me. Whether the cool guy and cute girl in our youth group were interested or not, I was going to have fun. Whether the games were cool and exciting or lame and boring, whether the preaching was short or long, whether the church was big or small... I had already decided I was going to have FUN. Why? How? Because I brought the FUN with me!!! Also, if you have friends that are not currently involved in the Youth Group, bring them along. Be an encourager and supporter of the Youth Activities. Get involved, laugh, sing, play and have a blast as a teenager.

5. Make Decisions

This goes back to the point on listening. Often times at Youth Rallies and Youth Conferences, we get so caught up in games, contests and giveaways that we miss the most important part of the conference-  the altar call. All of the games, decorations, prizes and fun were done to bring us to the preaching and the altar call. At every altar call we should ask ourselves, what was preached from God's Word that I need to work on in my life?  What can I do better? What can I stop doing? An exciting youth group is one that is growing spiritually.

On those bus rides I mentioned, I love sharing testimony of how the Lord spoke to our hearts. I will share first how God spoke to me (BTW- if Youth Leaders wont share how God spoke to them, don't expect the teenagers to share) then the teenagers will one by one talk about how God pointed out something in their life. This is by far my favorite time of every youth activity.



I don't know when your next Youth Activity is... but the next time you and your Youth Group get together...

Participate
Sing
Listen
Bring Fun and Friends with You
Make Decisions

Watch and see if you wont create a more exciting Youth Group for your Church.

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A New Generation on the Old Paths-

NYFC 2013 Recap-

There may be some in our generation who choose to not serve the God of Heaven, but if the NYFC is any indication, there is still a righteous remnant of Teenagers who are on the Lord's side.

When we were planning the conference this year, we expected continued growth, but never could have imagined the conference to go as well as it did. From the opening choir number on Wednesday night to the closing sermon on Friday morning- It was AWESOME!

We had a packed house, powerful singing, pointed preaching and of course the Teen Stooges.

We were privileged to hear the two tour groups from Commonwealth Baptist College, The Fugate Family, Miss Elisabeth Brown and a CMRBC Ladies Teen Group.

There was car racing, hula hooping (the Baptist kind), rubberband shooting, toilet paper rolls, flying T-shirts and we even crowned a King of the Mountain- MARTIN!!!!

Thursday afternoon we spent 3 hours rollerskating, golfing and playing laser tag @ Champs.

The Teen Stooges entertained us again this year, as they journeyed back in time in an attempt to find the Old Path. Check out our skits at www.thenyfc.org

After all of those things......The Main Event of the conference has always been.... PREACHING!!!

Pastor Fugate preached a fabulous fundamental foundation sermon on "What is a Fundamentalist".

Bro. Derek Young preached a pondering sermon on "Stay on the Path".

I preached a convicting sermon on "The Cost of Serving God".

Dr. Jorgensen gave some wise words of advice on "What More Do You Want".

Pastor Fugate gave a great Bible truth about "What Else Moses Got on the Mount"

Dr. Daryl Whitehouse warned us with the life of "Jonah"

Pastor Fugate closed the conference with a challenge of "Not in My Generation" .

All of these are on or soon will be on the KYF website- www.thekyf.com

Throw in visits to Commonwealth Baptist College and the amazing meals and you have 3 days I have dreamed about for years!!!

I want to personally thank all of the Youth Pastors for working to bring a group to the conference this year. We do not take lightly the fact that you trusted us with your young people.

I want to thank all of the teenagers who attended the conference and whose spirit made it so great.

Lastly, I want to thank CMRBC and CBC for hosting the conference. I want to thank our teens, our preacher, our college students and anyone who helped to make the NYFC a success.

Keep Serving as a New Generation on the Old Paths....

If you have any questions, comments or concerns-
Please feel free to email me

wwadavis@gmail.com

Till next year..... Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk.

The Most Beautiful Thing About California

Mark 12:30-31
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength:this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

I have spent the last 3 days in Long Beach, California. Our boys basketball team is playing in a tournament hosted by Pacific Baptist Church and Pastor Joe Esposito. We attended the mid-week service last night. The auditorium overflowed into a side room and onto an outside patio. The music and spirit was Godly and exciting- almost that of Bible College. The preaching was Spirit filled and the people were so polite. However, one part of the service stood out to me as the heart of our movement.

Pastor Esposito had a children's mission offering. Now, I have seen this done before, but never like this. The children lined up and walked by the Pastor en route to the globe that housed the offering. Pastor Esposito shook hands with every child that passed by said a little something and gave each a sucker. I am not just talking about staff children; I mean every child in the church. It was beautiful: the most beautiful thing in California.

My mind quickly went to our own ministry. Our Pastor who travels all around the country, preached to our Christian School. To many this may seem trivial, but to him it is the highlight of his month. He attends ball games, takes pictures and fellowships with the young people. Not just his kids or the staff children, but Ukrainians, Spanish, athletes and spectators. He loves people. It is beautiful to see him with them; the most beautiful thing in Kentucky.

It is with these scenes on my heart that I say the most beautiful thing about California is the the most beautiful thing about Kentucky- it is the Love of God shown through people.

In the verse above, Jesus gave us the 2 great commandments. The first being paraphrased- Love God; the second- Love People. All of Christianity rests upon these two commandments. Loving people is beautiful.

1. Love People Today- No one is promised tomorrow.

I have been to many a funeral where the family is full of regrets. A son that should've loved mom more, a sister who wished she would have forgiven and countless who would give anything for another conversation. Love the people around you today- the day will come when a hug cannot be felt, roses cannot be smelled and words are not returned.

2. Love People Truthfully- No one is fond of feigned feelings.

Working with teenagers I have learned that they are quick to pick up on fakes. In fact,most people know whether you are loving them because you have to instead of because you want to. Love because you want to, make it a part of who you are and what you do.

3. Love People Who Cannot Love You Back- Reciprocation is not a Prerequisite of Love.

Bro. Esposito got nothing in return for shaking hands and loving all of those children. There were no famous preachers in that line. Pastor Fugate does not make the papers for fellowshipping with the children and teens of CMRBC. These men love people not for what they can get from them, but because that is who they are and what they are supposed to do.

Also, as Christians, we should love those who choose not to love us. When someone doesn't love you, that should be all the more reason to love them. They need love. Love them. Your love may prove to be the love they needed to begin to love others.

There are many beautiful parts of California and Kentucky. From the mountains to the beaches, the bluegrass to the white sand; the most beautiful are Preachers loving people and teaching them to love others. Maybe this is what was meant in

Romans 10:15
...How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

Maybe the reason those feet are so beautiful is because of those sitting at their feet.

John Elway, Jack Hyles and Jesus

 

 

 

In Season and Out of Season

II Tim 4:2
"Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine."

Paul tells us that there are going to be seasons where preaching is in and times when preaching is out.
The social acceptance is not what should decide our doctrine, beliefs, lifestyle or preaching. We are to be Christians in season and out of season.

JOHN ELWAY-

I began to follow football in 1994. I was 12 years old and the sport intrigued me. I watched a player who was so driven, so talented and so resilient; no matter what the score, the other team feared him having the ball... He was John Elway. I caught him in his last 5 years, probably his best. In 1998 and 1999 he lead the Broncos to back to back Superbowl wins. It was wonderful to be a Broncos fan! After the second Superbowl win, Elway retired.

THEN...
We had Bubby Brister, Brian Griese, Gus Frerotte, Steve Buerlein, Jake Plummer, Jarious Jackson, Jay Cutler, Chris Simms, Kyle Orton, and Tim Tebow...
Let me be the first Bronco's fan to say, the last 13 years have been tough!!!!

Enter 2012... the Broncos land Peyton Manning, arguably the greatest quarterback to ever play the game. "Oh Happy Day"!!!! We finally have a quarterback like Elway.
The calls began to come in from people who used to laugh and make fun of the loser Broncos. All of a sudden, they wanted to know where I get all of my Denver gear. They had converted... they were Denver fans! I welcomed them and celebrated with them.

Enter 2013.... the Broncos secure the number one seed, only to lose to Baltimore at home. All of a sudden the new Bronco fans are quiet. They are unsure if Denver was a good idea. They aren't as happy to wear the gear I helped them acquire.

I understand that when I began to be a Broncos fan, Denver was good, Elway was in his prime and we were a perennial powerhouse. However, I was a Broncos fan when being a Broncos fan wasn't cool too. Through Bubby Brister, 17 different running backs, trading Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall, hiring Josh McDaniels, finishing as the 2nd worse team in the NFL and not making the playoffs several times.... Regardless of what the team's record was- WIN or LOSE...  I am a Broncos fan. "In Season, and Out of Season"


JACK HYLES-

At age 17 God called me to preach. It was the year 2000. In the 1980's, 1990's and early 2000's Independent Baptist churches were growing by leaps and bounds. New churches were springing up and staying strong with the Old Time Religion. It was a great time to fall into Fundamentalism. Jack Hyles, Tom Malone, Lee Roberson, Carl Hatch, Harold Sightler... The preacher's were heroes and champions of the faith. Being an old time Fundamentalist was a good thing. Soul-winning, the bus ministry, gospel music, standards of holiness and preaching Hell hot was accepted and anticipated from churches.

Enter 2013... Those heroes of the faith are in Heaven, being a Fundamentalist makes you a nut job, soul winning has been replaced with marketing, the bus ministry doesn't reach rich people so it doesn't work, rock music has been repackaged as CCM and dance teams are commonplace, Christians who look like and act like Christ are called Pharisees and judges, preaching has been pushed aside for PowerPoint's and pep rallies and churches have erased the name and doctrine of Baptist.

I understand that when I chose to be a Fundamental Baptist preacher it was a good time to do so. But I want the world to know that even now when being an Independent Fundamental Baptist  is frowned upon, falsely ridiculed and freely mocked... I'm still an Independent, Fundamental, King James ONLY, Premillennial, Soul-Winning, Bus Running, Standard having, Hell Hot, Heaven Sweet, Holy Spirit Filled, Holy Ghost led, pew jumping, Bible thumping PREACHER! Regardless of what the crowd says, I am a Fundamental Baptist "In Season and Out of Season".

JESUS-

As a teenager, there are so many things that may seem common to you. Serving Christ, going to Church, the Bible you use, the activities, the preaching, the standards of separation and the love for souls. But as you grow up, you are going to find that those things are not as accepted as you thought.

I would just like to encourage you to decide to be Christian-   In season and out of season.
Believe the Bible- the KING JAMES BIBLE-  In season and out of season.
Love others and win souls-  In season and out of season.
Live Godly and separate from the world- In season and out of season.
Sing Spiritual songs and hymns- In season and out of season.
Preach the Bible- In season and out of season.
Be Christlike- In season and out of season.

Being a godly Christian may be cool at times, but there will be many times when it is not. You must resolve to be a thermostat and not a thermometer. Don't let your surroundings determine your spirituality.

Decide to live for God  "In Season and Out of Season".