The on-going challenge in Christendom is over the place of works in salvation and after salvation. Following is a simple take on this important issue that I pray will help some find peace in their battle with the topic. First, the only work that works is the work of Jesus which was fully and finally... Continue Reading →
The SSB Logo
The Standing Stone Bible Church (SSB) logo is that of a rugged rock mountain with a cross etched on its face sitting on an open Bible. Such is a snapshot of SSB’s beliefs. May it be a tool to explain to others our faith and love. The foundation for SSB’s beliefs, activities, and hopes is found in... Continue Reading →
John 14:1
John 14:1, Let not your heart be troubled, you believe in God, believe also in Me. In my Father’s house are many mansions… So, with eternity in view, Jesus gave a couple of strong prerequisites for those desiring an entrance into Heaven when they are resurrected. I. “You believe in God” Who is God? He is without... Continue Reading →
SSB Evangelism?
I have often been accused of being weak on evangelism and missions – even just recently. When comparing SSB with other churches, we are often and easily so accused. But that is only true if what other churches are doing lines up with Scripture. Also, to compare ourselves with others, per Scripture, is unwise (II Corinthians 10:12).... Continue Reading →
Daniel 7
Daniel 7:13-14, I was watching in the night visions, and behold, One like the Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, and they brought Him near before Him. Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion,... Continue Reading →
The Event or the Sign?
[From the November 2, 2019 SSB Worship Service (set up for Communion), which can be viewed on the SSB Facebook page] I Corinthians 11:23-32 gives reasons and instructions for Communion. There is one little piece about the resurrection tucked into this passage – “until He comes” (He is alive after His death!), otherwise Communion is... Continue Reading →
2019 Creation Days Verses
2019 Creation Days verses used by Dr. Sharp - a partial list August 10-14, 2019 Our national problem: Romans 1:25, Who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Rejection of Biblical truth about the Flood: II Peter 3:3-6, Knowing this first: that scoffers will come in the... Continue Reading →
The Gospel
In my Life Group study we are wrapping up Mark 8 where Jesus was standing where the Caesar and the Herods got all the acclaim (Caesarea Philippi) and asked His men who people said He was. They reported John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or someone similar. Then Jesus pressed them to answer with their own... Continue Reading →
Colossians 2:1-3
The four July messages at SSB were thoughtful of what should mark Standing Stone Bible the second half of 2019. We opened the series with the three thoughts of verse 2. That is; be encouraged, be knit together in love, and be driven to know this God and Jesus in a much deeper way. God has... Continue Reading →
A Good, Good Father
Colossians 1:12-14, Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. 13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, 14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 