by Allen Cantrell   A post to remind us that just because something is popular, does not necessarily mean it is biblical. Just because the latest fad is "successful", does not mean we should enthusiastically jump on the bandwagon. Be a Berean! click here to read

by Allen Cantrell   Yuce Kabakci is a student at Dallas Seminary from Turkey. He personally knew one of the three employees at a publishing house in Turkey that had their legs and hands bound and their throats slit by muslims. The publishing house distributed Bibles.  In a chapel service, he challenged the student body... Continue Reading →

by Allen Cantrell   The following words capture what I want to remind us about: being content where God has called us to serve Him--even if it's a small place. Is it not fitting that the words are attributed to "Unknown"?   "Master, where shall I work today?" My love flowed warm and free. He... Continue Reading →

by Allen Cantrell   Many of us clamor for a big stage, a leading role in a major production. We do like to shine. We feel significant and successful if we can feel the limelight beaming down on us. We crave the chief seats in the synagogues, and the right hand and left hand in... Continue Reading →

by Allen Cantrell   I had a preacher friend years ago who always asked me this question. "What are you currently reading?" He seemed to want very specific answers. That was to prevent lying. You couldn't bluff with a general answer like," Oh I've been in the Psalms for awhile." Nor would this kind of... Continue Reading →

posted by Allen Cantrell   This video speaks for itself: Video - click here

Posted by Allen Cantrell   "The Costs of Following Christ In Bangladesh"   Set to be baptized in February, 70-year-old suffer burns on 70 percent of body. DHAKA, Bangladesh, Unknown attackers tried to burn a 70-year-old woman to death on January 7 after learning that she would be baptized as a Christian next month. Rahima... Continue Reading →

Posted by Allen Cantrell   Let's pause over these words and rejoice in the rich grace of God in Christ to do all this on behalf of His elect people;  and simultaneously,  let's weep before our Lord that we have returned to Him such slack, half-hearted, formal, insincere, praise and obedience.- Pastor Allen   This... Continue Reading →

Posted by Allen Cantrell   This is another of John Newton's hymns. I recommend this one for your memorizing and meditating. These eight stanzas are packed full with rich gospel meat.  Be blessed as you ponder!   In Evil Long I Took Delight By John Newton   In evil long I took delight,Unawed by shame... Continue Reading →

By Allen Cantrell   The Athenians were the cutting edge philosophers/theologians of their day. They dared not be dogmatic about doctrine. No, No. They were too large-hearted and open-minded to have convictions. They dialogued and debated, queried and quibbled; then they congratulated themselves on their intellectual jousting and called it a draw. Everyone was a... Continue Reading →

by Allen Cantrell   In Acts 17:11 and 21 we have the stark contrast between the people of Berea and the people of Athens. The Bereans are described in vs. 11:  "These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily,... Continue Reading →

by Allen Cantrell   As a follow up to the last post I wish to elaborate further about the use of God's law to convince the sinner of their sin. Modern approaches to evangelism often start by saying things like, "God loves you." A better approach would be to inform the sinner that they have... Continue Reading →

by Allen Cantrell   "Men are not turning to Christ because they have no sense of sinning against the Lord. They are not convicted of sin because they don't know what sin is. They have no concept of sin because the law of God is not being preached. You cannot improvise a hasty sop, 'All... Continue Reading →

Posted by Allen Cantrell   This is why sound doctrine is so essential and why we must know our Bible.  

by Allen Cantrell   Someone has said that there is no someday on the calendar. I checked and sure enough, they're right. Look for yourself. There is Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, etc. but no "Someday".   I think the apostle Paul would have argued that there are really only 2 days on the calendar that we... Continue Reading →

by Isaac Cantrell   Do you have an attitude of gratitude? Think for a moment...how many times have you thanked God for something TODAY? Once? Twice? NONE?   We have so much to be thankful for. The Bible even tells us to be thankful: "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and... Continue Reading →

Posted by Isaac Cantrell This woman's story is amazing. Check it out:  

Posted by Allen Cantrell   "Prayer is the antidote for the disease of self-confidence that opposes God's goal of getting glory by working for those who wait for Him."                            -John Piper   "Prayer does not equip us for greater works- prayer is the greater work"                                                                                        -Oswald Chambers   "God, I pray Thee, light these idle... Continue Reading →

by Allen Cantrell   We know the importance of scripture memorization. At least we say we do. We know this in our heads. However, if we don't actually memorize verses, chapters, books! , we really don't think it's important.  And what does this say about our attitude toward God Himself and how we value Him?... Continue Reading →