The Blessings of the Tallit or Prayer Shawl – Understanding the Prayer Shawl

By Lemuel Baker, Ph.D http://www.lemuelbakerministries.org/lbm/docs/LBM%20The%20Blessings%20of%20the%20Prayer%20Shawl%20Talit.doc Introduction The historical basis for wearing a Tallit is recorded in Numbers 15:37-40 which says the following 37 Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 38 “Speak to the children of Israel: Tell them to make tassels on the corners of their garments throughout their generations, and to put a… Continue reading The Blessings of the Tallit or Prayer Shawl – Understanding the Prayer Shawl

Sermon Creation

Thoughts by Pastor Jay Jones Determining your text Finding your scripture text can be accomplished a variety of ways. The preacher can   choose a text, use a text that is assigned to him, or work through a prebuilt list of texts from his previous study. It is valuable to write down insights and scripture… Continue reading Sermon Creation

Will I go to Hell if I don’t speak in tongues?

The Bible explains that speaking in tongues is the initial evidence of someone receiving the Holy Ghost. Since the Bible also says that we must be filled with the Holy Ghost in order to be saved, we know that a person will speak in tongues, at the least, at the instant they are filled with… Continue reading Will I go to Hell if I don’t speak in tongues?

Oneness, Baptism, Holy Ghost in Mormon bible

2 Nephi 31:12 12 And also, the voice of the Son came unto me, saying: He that is baptized in my name, to him will the Father give the Holy Ghost, like unto me; wherefore, follow me, and do the things which ye have seen me do. 2 Nephi 31:13 13 Wherefore, my beloved brethren,… Continue reading Oneness, Baptism, Holy Ghost in Mormon bible

Guest Care

Indiana University Sociologist Dan Olson says, “Smart move. The thing that most likely to make them come and stay is whether they develop good social relationships with people there…” Olson studies what makes people choose one church over the other. The number one factor? Friends. After the initial meeting though, we must continue to make… Continue reading Guest Care

Five Basics of Christian Living

Matthew 6:1-4 1.Giving a.Time b.Treasures c.Talents Matthew 6:5-15 2.Prayer a.Prayer is a private thing. (5-6) b.Pray specifically (7-8) c.Patterned prayer (9-13) d.Forgiveness is essential to answered prayer (14-15) Matthew 6:16-24 3.Fasting a.Fasting is a private matter (16-18) b.Remember where your treasure is (19-21) c.Fasting is for refocusing and purging (22-24) Matthew 6:25-34 4.Trust a.Worry Won’t… Continue reading Five Basics of Christian Living