Dimensions of Life (Psalms 78:8)

We find ourselves once again at the threshold of a new year. With 2009 now history we are embarked upon the unopened tomorrows of 2010 with all of its uncertainties. If one did not know Christ as his Lord and Savior, and know Him as the one who orders his steps, the events of the past year should give him cause for grave concern. We, as a nation, are in a state of moral decline. We have ignored God’s commands such as “Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.” (Proverbs 14:34) We are facing national and international turmoil with the clouds of threatening terrorism of nuclear proportions hanging very low. We seem to be teetering on the edge of global economic collapse.

This modern chaos is an age old problem that was initiated way back in the fall of man in the Garden. What we are witnessing today is a reflection of the unending struggle between God and Satan, truth and error, and good and evil. The Psalmist is teaches us,  that we, as the children of God have a hope. That we can live through the various trials, and vicissitudes of life with great poise and peace as we face the future with all of its prospect and promise. However, we must not live a one-dimensional life. We are creatures of time and eternity. This being true we instinctively know that we were created for something infinitely nobler and higher than merely this sphere of time. Therefore we must live now in the context of something greater and eternal. Continue Reading >>

Upcoming Events

The following is a short list of upcoming locations where Dr. Nelson Perdue will be speaking.

Sunday - January 24, 2010
Church of the Nazarene
Rev. Ron Reynolds, Pastor
226 N. Market St.
Mount Sterling, OH  43143
8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
For more information call (740) 869-3127

February 24-28, 2010
Turkey Creek Church of the Nazarene
Rev. David L. Robirds, Pastor
Rte. 908
Inez, KY  41224
7:00 pm Wed.-Sat.
10:30 am & 6:00 pm Sunday
For more information call (606) 298-7263

The Wonderful Christ (Isaiah 9:6-7)

Isaiah was the prince of prophets and his book is a poetic masterpiece of the Bible. He has been called the evangelical prophet. He was able to reach up and touch the time-line and convey to us not only the character but also the mission of Christ 700 years before it occurred.

Christ is the central figure in this prophetic book. He not only foretold of His miraculous birth in chapter 9 but also the passion of the conquering Christ is vividly displayed in chapter 53. The Bible unfolds the great plan of salvation throughout its 66 books (39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament). There are as many chapters in Isaiah as there are books in the Bible. The tone of the first 39 chapters has an Old Testament ring to them and the last 27 chapters resound the unfolding of the New Testament. If one was to divide the last 27 chapters into 3 even sections, each containing 9 chapters, he would discover that the center 9 chapters deal with the life and death of our Savior. Chapter 53 gives us a vivid view of the Cross of Calvary. Acts 5:30 the Apostle said, “the God of our fathers raised up Jesus whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.” That was the TRUE Christmas tree. Continue Reading >>

The Cry for Change (Acts 17: 21)

In recent days the shout has gone out for change. It doesn’t seem to matter what change will produce just as long as it is change. As a consequence our world seems to be adrift without a pilot or compass on uncharted seas. Change has produced grave uncertainty and the world is as restless as the sea when its tides ebb and flow.

I’m concerned that this same restless spirit has pervaded the church until, like the Athenians of Acts 17 we are spending our money, effort and “time in nothing else, but either to tell or to hear some new thing.” Many are trying to re-define, re-write, and re-vise God’s Word. Many of the old truths are being treated with suspect and modern thinkers are restating the doctrines of historic Christianity. We must ever remember that reality can be lost when reason and language is violated. Many have surrendered their fiber and are content to live merely with the finish. Everything is veneer and when it starts to show through we just put more and more varnish over it to hide its true material. Continue Reading >>

Fanning The Flame, Renewing The Passion

The theme, “Fanning the flame, Renewing the passion” is recorded in Leviticus 6:13 as we read, “A fire shall always be burning on the altar; it shall never go out”. This admonition is as relevant for us today as it was back then. We must Get the Fire and Guard the Flame at any cost.

FANNING THE FLAME:

The fire is a necessary ingredient to consummate a complete sacrifice. It was so on Mount Carmel when it descended on Elijah’s altar. It fell upon the altar of Solomon’s newly dedicated temple. Throughout the Scriptures, fire is a symbol of Divine purification. It symbolizes the holiness and justice of God as is recorded in numerous instances in His Word such as: Exodus 3:2, 19:18; Deuteronomy 4:24; Isaiah 6:4; Ezekiel 1:4; Daniel 7:10. In Malachi 3:2-3 the writer describes the coming and work of Christ by the symbol of fire. “Who may abide the day of His coming? And who shall stand when He appeareth? For He is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap: and He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and He shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness.” Continue Reading >>

Did Jesus teach Sanctification?

The reason some people cannot find sanctification in the Word of God is the same reason that a burglar cannot find a policeman. They aren’t looking for it. There are those who say that Jesus never taught this doctrine and experience while He was in the flesh. The purpose of this article is to share some of the teachings of Christ on this subject and the necessity of all believers to understand the doctrine and seek the experience. Once we have done this it is imperative that we faithfully witness, teach, and proclaim this truth which required Jesus, the sacrificial lamb of God, to die on the cross. Continue Reading >>

Magnifying Christ

Magnifying Christ, an inspiring sermon recorded live as Dr Nelson Perdue delivered it to the congregation at  the  Mount Sterling, Ohio Church of the Nazarene on  January 11  is on you’ll want to add to your collection.  Since 2009 was only beginning, Dr Perdue felt it wise to take some time to reflect on accomplishments and failures of the old year as he prepared for the year that lie ahead.

Says Dr Perdue,  “I wanted the Word of God to speak to me personally and to challenge my ministry for the days ahead. As I studied my heart was stirred with the Apostle Paul’s obsession with Christ, and it provoked me to draw closer to Him so that I too, might do my best to magnify Christ in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.“

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Update On Next Holiness Summit

In an attempt to bring special emphasis to scriptural holiness, Dr. Perdue met with Dr. Louie Bustle and others in Kansas City about conducting summits on the doctrine of holiness at strategic locations across the nation. The purpose for these summits would be to bring together people from various holiness denominations to show solidarity in the message, experience and life of Christian holiness.  To date, Holiness Summits have been held at the Ohio Christian University, Nazarene Bible College and Olivet Nazarene University.

The speakers and participants of these summits have included people from the Wesleyan Church, Church of the Nazarene, Churches of Christ in Christian Union, Salvation Army, the Methodist Church and others. Summits being planned for this fall include Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Kansas City, Missouri and Ashland, Kentucky.  Dr. Perdue will be speaking at the Holiness Summit which will be held at Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma City as well as the Holiness Summit at the Daystar Television Studio in Ashland, Kentucky.

Everyone is encouraged to make these summits a matter of prayer and fasting that God will use these gatherings to bring about a great spiritual awakening. More information about these Holiness Summits is available at  www.holiness-summit.org

Immortality: Life after Death

Many years ago Job ask the question, “If a man die, shall he live again?”  I believe that everyone seeks an answer to that question.  There was one who came inquiring of Jesus in Mark 9:17, “What shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” We should not stop in our quest for the answer until we have found it, for there is something innate within every person that cries out for immortality. God has not left us without an answer for He brought immortality to light when He rose from the dead and declared in Revelation 1: 18 “I am he that liveth and was dead; and behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and death.” In John 11: 25-26, Jesus was speaking to Martha on the occasion of Lazarus’ death said, “I am the Resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die….” Continue Reading >>