Sermon: The Feast on the Mountain (Isaiah 25:6-9)
“The Feast on the Mountain” (Isaiah 25:6-9) Rev. Matthew C. McCraw, EdD Henderson's First Baptist Church, Henderson KY Introduction to the message Good evening everyone. The passage tonight is taken from Isaiah 25:6-9. The book of Isaiah is the first book of prophecy in the Old Testament in terms of…
How to be Purposeful in Sharing the Gospel
Christians are called to be ambassadors for Christ daily (2 Corinthians 5:20). We should constantly be representing Christ and bringing the message of redemption to the world. I believe that most of us want to do this, but it often doesn’t happen. I think one of the reasons that this…
Sermon: The Truth Resisters (2 Timothy 3:1-9)
“The Truth Resisters” (2 Timothy 3:1-9) Series: Faithful to the Finish Line (2 Timothy) Rev. Matthew C. McCraw, EdD Henderson's First Baptist Church, Henderson KY Introduction to the message Pastor Todd is out of town. He’s doing some research for my sermon. (Show video) Let’s remember that Paul, from prison,…
Should I Go on a Mission Trip
I recently spoke to a church member who was unsure whether or not she was supposed to go on a particular mission trip. I gave her some advice about how I would look at the situation if it were me trying to decide whether or not to go on a…
Speaking in Love
The supreme Christian attribute is love. The Bible repeatedly points to the power of love and it’s necessity in the lives of believers (see 1 Corinthians 13:13 and Matthew 22:36-40). In short, we could all learn to love more. One such way that we can learn to love is in…
Sermon: The Image of God and Missions (Genesis 1:26-27)
“The Image of God and Missions” Genesis 1:26-27 Rev. Matthew C. McCraw, EdD Henderson’s First Baptist Church, Henderson, KY Sermon Introduction It’s a pleasure to be sharing the Word of God with you tonight. Illustration: Can you think of the most beautiful thing in all Creation? Mt. Everest? Hawaii? …
The Ultimate Mission Trip Packing List (for Women)
This is a follow-up to the post with the Ultimate Mission Trip Packing List (for men). The ladies need one as well! Enjoy! PDF version here. Microsoft Word version here.
The Ultimate Mission Trip Packing List (for Men)
What to pack?!?! This question plagues many going on a mission trip (not just the first timers). I've been on many mission trips and I have compiled a list (with help from other seasoned travelers) that may prove helpful for you. The first list that I will post is for…
Serving in Ministry as a Family
Many Christians have a deep desire to see their family grow in spiritual health. They read books, pray for wisdom, and listen to numerous different bits of advice. However, many do not serve in ministry together. I believe that many underestimate, or do not consider, the growth that comes from…
Sermon: The Primacy of the Local Church in Missions
“The Primacy of the Local Church in Missions” (Selected Texts) Rev. Matthew C. McCraw Henderson's First Baptist Church, Henderson KY Introduction Tonight we’re going to journey through the New Testament to see what the Bible says in relation to the local church and missions. I’m going to make a point…