John Piper: 6 Aspects of Humility

If humility is not compliance with relativism and is not sophomoric skepticism, what is it? This is important, since the Bible says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (1 Peter 5:5), and “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who...

John Piper: What does it mean to serve God

“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15). What does that mean? – It means to do what he says in a way that makes him look supremely valuable in himself. – It means to submit to him in a way that makes him look thrilling. There are...

Henry Blackaby: Prayer

When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened. And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in...

John Piper: The Logic of Fearlessness

Paul told the Philippians that living worthy of the gospel of Christ meant fearlessness before enemies. Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ… not frightened in anything by your opponents (Philippians 1:27-28). Then he gave the logic of...

Inaugural of the Hill Community Church

Welcome to Life Baptist Church. Today is a special day as we celebrate the inaugural of this church under its new name, soon-to-be called the Hill Community Church. Don’t worry. We are still proud to be Baptists. A little over 5 years ago, by God’s grace, we gathered...