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- ABOUT
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- History
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- Our Name
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- Leadership
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- Pastor Rich Hamlin
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- Jeff McInnis
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I became involved in Evangelical Reformed Church through our…
- Jim Howard
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- Dietrich Baker
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- Christopher Nyland
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- Rich Hamlin Sr.
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- Jim Pasquan
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- Craig Rehburg
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- Pastor Rich Hamlin
- Worship Services
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- OUR BELIEFS
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- Apostles' Creed
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We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord. Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit,…
- The Nicene Creed
August 5, 2010, 02:51
(A. D. 325; revised at Constantinople in A. D. 381) We believe in one God, the Father Almighty; Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and…
- Athanasian Creed
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(early fifth century) Whosoever will be saved, before all things it is necessary that he hold the catholic faith: Which Faith except every one do keep whole…
- Lord’s Supper
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Some Information Regarding the Celebration of the Lord's Supper At Evangelical Reformed Church, we celebrate the Lord's Supper every week. It is a "means…
- Cambridge Declaration
August 5, 2010, 03:07
Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals Reprinting Rights April 20, 1996 Evangelical churches today are increasingly dominated by the spirit of this age…
- Steve Camp's 107 Thesis
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- Thesis Opening Statement
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- Part One
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- Thesis Opening Statement
- Apostles' Creed
- MINISTRY
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- Visitors
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A Welcome from Pastor Rich Hamlin Thank you so much for visiting our website. We believe you will find all kinds of information that will help…
- Teaching Ministry
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In the Tacoma/Pierce County area and at the University of Washington we have several ministries that we sponsor and participate in. The Reformed University…
- Worldwide Missions
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- Rev. and Mrs. Sathish Divakar and Jesse Divakar
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Our Work in Karnataka: Villages reached with Gospel of Christ—Every house in these villages and parts of cities are given opportunity to know Christ:…
- Rev. and Mrs. Sathish Divakar and Jesse Divakar
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Blog Posts
- Category: Old Testament (5)
- Lose the Look by: Pastor Hamlin
February 9, 2012, 13:17
Have you seen it? It is difficult to describe. But if you look close, it’s almost always there. Let me back up first; back up to an Old Testament minor…
- The Rock Won by: Pastor Hamlin
January 26, 2012, 15:42
Times were difficult in the days of Daniel. Judah had been overrun by Babylon. Much of the nation had been deported—Daniel included. Babylon was…
- Josiah’s Reformation by: cnyland
January 19, 2012, 18:12
This book review by Terry Delaney appears on his website, Christian Book Notes (December 5, 2011). Used by permission. Sibbes, Richard. Josiah’s…
- Tough Job by: Pastor Hamlin
November 17, 2011, 17:03
Jeremiah had a difficult gig. He was a priest and prophet during the days leading up to Judah’s demise and deportation by Babylon in 586 BC. Most of his…
- Goads and Nails by: Pastor Hamlin
October 13, 2011, 19:54
“Not only was the Teacher wise, but also he imparted knowledge to the people.” That’s Ecclesiastes 12:9. Who is the referenced “Teacher”? It is…
- Lose the Look by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Articles (31)
- Take Another Drink by: cnyland
December 9, 2011, 11:38
Back to those “holes” in your backyard (please see previous blog: “Take a Drink”); those “cisterns” you’ve been drinking from in hopes of being…
- The Real Earth Day by: Pastor Hamlin
May 5, 2011, 10:18
A few Friday’s ago, man celebrated the “41st Earth Day,” cleaning mother earth by picking up garbage, planting trees, and promoting composting. On that…
- The Cross of Christ by: cnyland
April 21, 2011, 19:07
by J. C. Ryle (1816-1900) What do you think about the cross of Christ? The question may be one that you consider of little importance: but it deeply…
- Getting to Know Owen by: cnyland
March 18, 2011, 17:12
by Ryan Kelly posted on The Gospel Coalition (www.thegospelcoalition.org), March 2, 2011 Copyright © 2011 The Gospel Coalition, Inc. All rights reserved.…
- Dr. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones by: cnyland
December 17, 2010, 03:45
Pastor Rich will continue his series on "Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering" after Christmas. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones (December 20, 1899 –…
- Category: Theology (2)
- When a Fool Meets a Heretic by: Pastor Hamlin
May 26, 2011, 14:34
If you hadn’t heard of him before, you probably have since May 21, 2011 is now behind us. Harold Camping, the self-described Bible scholar and radio station…
- The Real Earth Day by: Pastor Hamlin
May 5, 2011, 10:18
A few Friday’s ago, man celebrated the “41st Earth Day,” cleaning mother earth by picking up garbage, planting trees, and promoting composting. On that…
- When a Fool Meets a Heretic by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Christian Life (27)
- Lose the Look by: Pastor Hamlin
February 9, 2012, 13:17
Have you seen it? It is difficult to describe. But if you look close, it’s almost always there. Let me back up first; back up to an Old Testament minor…
- Olympian Arrogance by: Pastor Hamlin
February 2, 2012, 14:04
“Who is the Lord, that I should obey Him?” declared Pharaoh in Exodus 5:2. “This day I defy the ranks of Israel,” boasted Goliath in 1 Samuel…
- The Rock Won by: Pastor Hamlin
January 26, 2012, 15:42
Times were difficult in the days of Daniel. Judah had been overrun by Babylon. Much of the nation had been deported—Daniel included. Babylon was…
- And this, too, Governor by: Pastor Hamlin
January 12, 2012, 14:48
I know why you speak of rights, fairness, and equality whenever you make your case for same-sex marriage. Just 20 years ago, your side was losing the debate.…
- Sorry, Governor by: Pastor Hamlin
January 5, 2012, 13:59
Our governor has “flipped,” as they say in politics. I don’t think so, though. She’s a lame-duck so she’s probably just doing what she has wanted to…
- Take Another Drink by: cnyland
December 9, 2011, 11:38
Back to those “holes” in your backyard (please see previous blog: “Take a Drink”); those “cisterns” you’ve been drinking from in hopes of being…
- Take a Drink by: Pastor Hamlin
December 1, 2011, 16:30
I finished reading Isaiah a few weeks ago; my devotions have since taken me to Jeremiah. About 100 years separated these guys who shared the same profession…
- Do You Know? by: Pastor Hamlin
October 27, 2011, 17:55
Do you know that you gave to an abortionist this year? And without your consent, that dollar was used to kill a baby. How so? Planned Parenthood received…
- Toe and Elbow by: Pastor Hamlin
October 20, 2011, 15:26
“Ouch,” cried Toe. “That’s the second time this morning you’ve been stubbed,” responded Elbow. “What’s your problem?” “I’m doing…
- Be Ye Happy? by: Pastor Hamlin
September 30, 2011, 15:15
Our Father wants us to be like Him: “But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy’”…
- Paul, Spurgeon and then Me by: Pastor Hamlin
September 22, 2011, 15:13
“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance,” says the Apostle Paul to his young protégé Timothy, “Christ Jesus came into the world to…
- Nine Reasons Why You Didn't Like the Pastor's Sermon by: cnyland
September 9, 2011, 20:50
You didn't pray for your Pastor last week. You may not even have asked God to prepare your heart for the preaching of the Word on Sunday. (2 Thessalonians…
- From My Foxhole by: Pastor Hamlin
August 11, 2011, 12:30
The homosexual machine is well-funded and relentless. Washington DC and Hollywood are allies. Academia and culture are, as well. It is important, however, to…
- Free Kill Pill by: Pastor Hamlin
August 4, 2011, 16:02
The Obama Administration announced this week that the nation’s health insurers have to start covering birth control as part of women’s preventative care.…
- More From My Dead Friends by: Pastor Hamlin
July 28, 2011, 14:04
There was something else I wanted to mention about the prayer life of the Puritans (see “Praying Like a Puritan," June 30, 2011 blog). Not only was the…
- Are You Praying for Your Pastor? by: cnyland
July 21, 2011, 16:40
(Pastor Rich Hamlin is on vacation with his family this week and Lord willing will return next week.) The Puritans abounded in preachers like Richard Sibbes…
- A Small Church in a Big Town by: Pastor Hamlin
July 7, 2011, 17:02
The Holy War rages on; the Kingdom of God versus the Kingdom of Satan. Opening shots were fired in the Garden when the serpent craftily inquired of Eve: “Did…
- Praying Like a Puritan by: Pastor Hamlin
June 30, 2011, 13:09
“O my Savior, help me. I am slow to learn, so prone to forget, so weak to climb; I am in the foothills when I should be on the heights….” Those Puritans…
- Don’t Neglect the Voice by: Pastor Hamlin
June 23, 2011, 15:35
He’s one of those Old Testament kings we pay little attention to; written about in a book from which we rarely read. But even though he was on the throne so…
- It’s Fleeting, Son by: Pastor Hamlin
June 16, 2011, 15:10
Every young parent hears it. It goes something like this: “Enjoy these years with your kids, it will go quick.” Its not that I didn’t believe them when…
- The Issue Behind the Agenda by: Pastor Hamlin
June 9, 2011, 13:32
The culture war is not an onion. Peel away the layers of an onion and you still get onion. Peel away the layers from people and organizations warring against…
- How Do You Lose the Book? by: Pastor Hamlin
June 2, 2011, 16:16
It’s easy to lose things—even important things. “Where are my keys?” “Have you seen my wallet?” “Can you call my cell? I can’t find the blasted…
- A Lousy Epitaph by: Pastor Hamlin
May 19, 2011, 11:33
What’s going on your stone? You can find this one at Boot Hill Cemetery in Tombstone, Arizona for someone named Butch: “Here lays Butch. We planted him…
- Jumping Jehoshaphat by: Pastor Hamlin
May 12, 2011, 16:42
We love his name though I’ve never heard anyone name their son after him. Does it have something to do with being four-syllables long? Did his friends call…
- The Cross of Christ by: cnyland
April 21, 2011, 19:07
by J. C. Ryle (1816-1900) What do you think about the cross of Christ? The question may be one that you consider of little importance: but it deeply…
- A Little Test for the Professing Christian by: Pastor Hamlin
April 14, 2011, 14:50
A number of years ago, preaching to his beloved 10th Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia, Pastor James Montgomery Boice threw out a little test for his…
- The Third Mark is Gone, Too - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 17 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
February 24, 2011, 15:49
We spoke of the “three marks” last time. It is time to comment on the disappearance of the third and why such a discussion belongs in a series on worship.…
- Lose the Look by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: J.C. Ryle (1)
- The Cross of Christ by: cnyland
April 21, 2011, 19:07
by J. C. Ryle (1816-1900) What do you think about the cross of Christ? The question may be one that you consider of little importance: but it deeply…
- The Cross of Christ by: cnyland
- Category: John Owen (1)
- Getting to Know Owen by: cnyland
March 18, 2011, 17:12
by Ryan Kelly posted on The Gospel Coalition (www.thegospelcoalition.org), March 2, 2011 Copyright © 2011 The Gospel Coalition, Inc. All rights reserved.…
- Getting to Know Owen by: cnyland
- Category: David Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1)
- Dr. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones by: cnyland
December 17, 2010, 03:45
Pastor Rich will continue his series on "Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering" after Christmas. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones (December 20, 1899 –…
- Dr. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones by: cnyland
- Take Another Drink by: cnyland
- Category: History (7)
- Christian Biographies Worth Your Time by: cnyland
August 19, 2011, 17:20
“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.” (Heb. 13:7) And as one…
- Getting to Know Owen by: cnyland
March 18, 2011, 17:12
by Ryan Kelly posted on The Gospel Coalition (www.thegospelcoalition.org), March 2, 2011 Copyright © 2011 The Gospel Coalition, Inc. All rights reserved.…
- Dr. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones by: cnyland
December 17, 2010, 03:45
Pastor Rich will continue his series on "Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering" after Christmas. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones (December 20, 1899 –…
- Historical Highlights 1900AD-2000AD by: admin
July 17, 2010, 18:55
1901: Pentecostal movement emerges, largely an offspring of the Holiness Movement, focuses on "Spirit baptism" (post-conversion) and speaking in…
- Category: Historical Highlights (4)
- Historical Highlights 1600AD-1700AD by: admin
July 17, 2010, 18:59
1600: Confessional "box" becomes common in Roman churches 1605: Christmas trees are first mentioned (Strasburg) 1607: John Smith founds first…
- Historical Highlights 1700AD-1800AD by: admin
July 17, 2010, 18:59
1700: By this time, Latin is used only in academic settings and in Roman Catholic documents and liturgy; Reformed churches use vernacular liturgy 1701:…
- Historical Highlights 1800AD-1899AD by: admin
July 17, 2010, 18:58
1801: Second Great Awakening begins at Cane Ridge Revival 1804: Barton Stone and several of his followers break all denominational ties and begin…
- Historical Highlights 1900AD-2000AD by: admin
July 17, 2010, 18:55
1901: Pentecostal movement emerges, largely an offspring of the Holiness Movement, focuses on "Spirit baptism" (post-conversion) and speaking in…
- Historical Highlights 1600AD-1700AD by: admin
- Christian Biographies Worth Your Time by: cnyland
- Category: News (5)
News and Events
- The Mainline Church: Why They Still Leave by: Pastor Hamlin
April 7, 2011, 17:34
The numbers just came out and once again, bad news for mainline denominations. They can’t stop the leak. The numbers are compiled by the National Council of…
- 7 Wonders Creation Museum by: cnyland
October 6, 2010, 00:31
On September 18, many from the church enjoyed a trip to the Mount St. Helens 7 Wonders Creation Museum. We were treated to a 45 minute presentation on the…
- Thought You Should Know This, Too by: Pastor Hamlin
September 30, 2010, 20:57
Just prior to our arrival in Kenya (see two previous articles), there had been a national election. National elections and post-election violence often go…
- Some Thoughts After Kenya by: Pastor Hamlin
September 24, 2010, 18:17
It's been three weeks since my return to the States; having been in Kenya the last half of August. I had been invited to teach at a pastor's conference in the…
- Pastor Rich Goes to Kenya by: Pastor Hamlin
September 15, 2010, 02:17
A local pastor friend of mine, Michael Sandburg, invited me to join him on a short-term mission trip to Kenya. Pastor Mike has been going the past four years…
- Category: Events (4)
- The Mainline Church: Why They Still Leave by: Pastor Hamlin
April 7, 2011, 17:34
The numbers just came out and once again, bad news for mainline denominations. They can’t stop the leak. The numbers are compiled by the National Council of…
- Thought You Should Know This, Too by: Pastor Hamlin
September 30, 2010, 20:57
Just prior to our arrival in Kenya (see two previous articles), there had been a national election. National elections and post-election violence often go…
- Some Thoughts After Kenya by: Pastor Hamlin
September 24, 2010, 18:17
It's been three weeks since my return to the States; having been in Kenya the last half of August. I had been invited to teach at a pastor's conference in the…
- Pastor Rich Goes to Kenya by: Pastor Hamlin
September 15, 2010, 02:17
A local pastor friend of mine, Michael Sandburg, invited me to join him on a short-term mission trip to Kenya. Pastor Mike has been going the past four years…
- The Mainline Church: Why They Still Leave by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Activities (1)
- 7 Wonders Creation Museum by: cnyland
October 6, 2010, 00:31
On September 18, many from the church enjoyed a trip to the Mount St. Helens 7 Wonders Creation Museum. We were treated to a 45 minute presentation on the…
- 7 Wonders Creation Museum by: cnyland
- The Mainline Church: Why They Still Leave by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Music (5)
- Careful with that Chorus - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 15 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
February 10, 2011, 15:08
We’ve been tiptoeing through the mine-field of Sunday morning worship and music. Have I stepped on any mines yet? I’m sure I have. But this is a discussion…
- Singing Hymns, Too - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 14 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
February 3, 2011, 10:19
We need to sing psalms in worship (see previous blog, "Multi-versed for a Reason," part 13). Some have even concluded that is all the people of God should sing…
- Multi-versed for a Reason - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 13 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
January 27, 2011, 18:10
Is this fair? Most Sunday morning music sung today is catchy, entertaining, and likeable—a reflection of pop-culture. But generally speaking, it lacks…
- Learning from the Psalms - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 12 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
January 20, 2011, 16:37
The premise is that Sunday morning worship music should fit what we have gathered to do; to worship the King of kings and Lord of lords. So what kind of music…
- What Music Best Fits? - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 11 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
January 13, 2011, 16:05
I know it’s potentially divisive, but we need to keep talking about worship music. Similar to food and art, music has a certain subjective quality to it;…
- Careful with that Chorus - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 15 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Biography (3)
- Christian Biographies Worth Your Time by: cnyland
August 19, 2011, 17:20
“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.” (Heb. 13:7) And as one…
- Getting to Know Owen by: cnyland
March 18, 2011, 17:12
by Ryan Kelly posted on The Gospel Coalition (www.thegospelcoalition.org), March 2, 2011 Copyright © 2011 The Gospel Coalition, Inc. All rights reserved.…
- Dr. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones by: cnyland
December 17, 2010, 03:45
Pastor Rich will continue his series on "Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering" after Christmas. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones (December 20, 1899 –…
- Christian Biographies Worth Your Time by: cnyland
- Category: Pastor's Thoughts (52)
- The Rock Won by: Pastor Hamlin
January 26, 2012, 15:42
Times were difficult in the days of Daniel. Judah had been overrun by Babylon. Much of the nation had been deported—Daniel included. Babylon was…
- And this, too, Governor by: Pastor Hamlin
January 12, 2012, 14:48
I know why you speak of rights, fairness, and equality whenever you make your case for same-sex marriage. Just 20 years ago, your side was losing the debate.…
- Sorry, Governor by: Pastor Hamlin
January 5, 2012, 13:59
Our governor has “flipped,” as they say in politics. I don’t think so, though. She’s a lame-duck so she’s probably just doing what she has wanted to…
- A Donkey’s Tale by: Pastor Hamlin
December 22, 2011, 17:09
Reader: Please see last week’s blog; as this is a follow-up to that story. Friends, It seems but yesterday, but alas, it was nigh several years ago;…
- Take Another Drink by: cnyland
December 9, 2011, 11:38
Back to those “holes” in your backyard (please see previous blog: “Take a Drink”); those “cisterns” you’ve been drinking from in hopes of being…
- Take a Drink by: Pastor Hamlin
December 1, 2011, 16:30
I finished reading Isaiah a few weeks ago; my devotions have since taken me to Jeremiah. About 100 years separated these guys who shared the same profession…
- Tough Job by: Pastor Hamlin
November 17, 2011, 17:03
Jeremiah had a difficult gig. He was a priest and prophet during the days leading up to Judah’s demise and deportation by Babylon in 586 BC. Most of his…
- Do You Know? by: Pastor Hamlin
October 27, 2011, 17:55
Do you know that you gave to an abortionist this year? And without your consent, that dollar was used to kill a baby. How so? Planned Parenthood received…
- Goads and Nails by: Pastor Hamlin
October 13, 2011, 19:54
“Not only was the Teacher wise, but also he imparted knowledge to the people.” That’s Ecclesiastes 12:9. Who is the referenced “Teacher”? It is…
- Of First Importance by: Pastor Hamlin
October 6, 2011, 13:37
“Christianity begins with a triumphant indicative,” wrote Dr. J. Gresham Machen in his line-in-the-sand book Christianity and Liberalism. Writing in the…
- Be Ye Happy? by: Pastor Hamlin
September 30, 2011, 15:15
Our Father wants us to be like Him: “But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy’”…
- Paul, Spurgeon and then Me by: Pastor Hamlin
September 22, 2011, 15:13
“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance,” says the Apostle Paul to his young protégé Timothy, “Christ Jesus came into the world to…
- Something is Relative by: Pastor Hamlin
September 16, 2011, 09:40
The Census Bureau just came out with its 2010 poverty report. The numbers spiked. Just over 15% of Americans are now considered “poor.” That’s 46.2…
- From Kenya with Love by: Pastor Hamlin
September 2, 2011, 15:29
I just got back from two weeks in Kenya. The focal point of the trip was to train a gathering of mostly rural pastors. Most of their churches have dirt…
- Free Kill Pill by: Pastor Hamlin
August 4, 2011, 16:02
The Obama Administration announced this week that the nation’s health insurers have to start covering birth control as part of women’s preventative care.…
- More From My Dead Friends by: Pastor Hamlin
July 28, 2011, 14:04
There was something else I wanted to mention about the prayer life of the Puritans (see “Praying Like a Puritan," June 30, 2011 blog). Not only was the…
- Can’t Have the Name by: Pastor Hamlin
July 14, 2011, 12:48
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet…” I was in the minority but I enjoyed reading Shakespeare my…
- A Small Church in a Big Town by: Pastor Hamlin
July 7, 2011, 17:02
The Holy War rages on; the Kingdom of God versus the Kingdom of Satan. Opening shots were fired in the Garden when the serpent craftily inquired of Eve: “Did…
- Praying Like a Puritan by: Pastor Hamlin
June 30, 2011, 13:09
“O my Savior, help me. I am slow to learn, so prone to forget, so weak to climb; I am in the foothills when I should be on the heights….” Those Puritans…
- Don’t Neglect the Voice by: Pastor Hamlin
June 23, 2011, 15:35
He’s one of those Old Testament kings we pay little attention to; written about in a book from which we rarely read. But even though he was on the throne so…
- It’s Fleeting, Son by: Pastor Hamlin
June 16, 2011, 15:10
Every young parent hears it. It goes something like this: “Enjoy these years with your kids, it will go quick.” Its not that I didn’t believe them when…
- The Issue Behind the Agenda by: Pastor Hamlin
June 9, 2011, 13:32
The culture war is not an onion. Peel away the layers of an onion and you still get onion. Peel away the layers from people and organizations warring against…
- How Do You Lose the Book? by: Pastor Hamlin
June 2, 2011, 16:16
It’s easy to lose things—even important things. “Where are my keys?” “Have you seen my wallet?” “Can you call my cell? I can’t find the blasted…
- When a Fool Meets a Heretic by: Pastor Hamlin
May 26, 2011, 14:34
If you hadn’t heard of him before, you probably have since May 21, 2011 is now behind us. Harold Camping, the self-described Bible scholar and radio station…
- The Real Earth Day by: Pastor Hamlin
May 5, 2011, 10:18
A few Friday’s ago, man celebrated the “41st Earth Day,” cleaning mother earth by picking up garbage, planting trees, and promoting composting. On that…
- Bible Bathroom Humor by: Pastor Hamlin
April 28, 2011, 06:15
There is a surprising word in our Bibles. According to my Exhaustive Concordance, it is used only once in the sixty-six books that comprises our Holy Spirit…
- A Little Test for the Professing Christian by: Pastor Hamlin
April 14, 2011, 14:50
A number of years ago, preaching to his beloved 10th Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia, Pastor James Montgomery Boice threw out a little test for his…
- The Mainline Church: Why They Still Leave by: Pastor Hamlin
April 7, 2011, 17:34
The numbers just came out and once again, bad news for mainline denominations. They can’t stop the leak. The numbers are compiled by the National Council of…
- I’m a One Issue Voter by: Pastor Hamlin
March 31, 2011, 20:25
We’re told it’s unwise to be a one-issue voter. We are told it’s naïve to jettison a candidate who fails our particular litmus test; that we’re losing…
- The Fundamental Question - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 20 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
March 24, 2011, 12:41
Theologians call the gathering of the church in heaven “triumphant” and the gathering of the church on earth “militant”—the label indicating her…
- The Reason It has Changed - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 19 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
March 10, 2011, 15:12
Who’s changed? Not God. The word used to describe His attribute is immutability. It is why God is often compared to a rock: “He is the Rock…” sang…
- It All Looks the Same - Some Choruses, a Pep-Talk, and an Offering, part 18 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
March 3, 2011, 17:25
“We need to get back to the first century church.” How many times have you heard that? Their point being that the 21st century church has lost its purity,…
- The Third Mark is Gone, Too - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 17 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
February 24, 2011, 15:49
We spoke of the “three marks” last time. It is time to comment on the disappearance of the third and why such a discussion belongs in a series on worship.…
- Where's Communion? - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 16 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
February 17, 2011, 11:15
They called it the “marks of the church.” As a result of the 16th century Reformation, the Roman Catholic Church no longer was the only church in town.…
- Careful with that Chorus - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 15 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
February 10, 2011, 15:08
We’ve been tiptoeing through the mine-field of Sunday morning worship and music. Have I stepped on any mines yet? I’m sure I have. But this is a discussion…
- Singing Hymns, Too - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 14 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
February 3, 2011, 10:19
We need to sing psalms in worship (see previous blog, "Multi-versed for a Reason," part 13). Some have even concluded that is all the people of God should sing…
- Multi-versed for a Reason - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 13 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
January 27, 2011, 18:10
Is this fair? Most Sunday morning music sung today is catchy, entertaining, and likeable—a reflection of pop-culture. But generally speaking, it lacks…
- Learning from the Psalms - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 12 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
January 20, 2011, 16:37
The premise is that Sunday morning worship music should fit what we have gathered to do; to worship the King of kings and Lord of lords. So what kind of music…
- What Music Best Fits? - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 11 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
January 13, 2011, 16:05
I know it’s potentially divisive, but we need to keep talking about worship music. Similar to food and art, music has a certain subjective quality to it;…
- God's Taste or Mine? - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 10 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
January 6, 2011, 09:01
A few years back, a full-page ad was taken out in our local newspaper; a new church was starting across town. Here is what they promised would-be worshipers:…
- We Talk Too Much - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 9 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
December 10, 2010, 01:13
God speaks; we respond. Those four words describe biblical worship. But the guy in jeans and un-tucked cool shirt behind the plexiglas podium has been…
- Antiphonal Worship: He Speaks and We Respond - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 8 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
December 3, 2010, 00:18
What if our Sunday morning worship consisted of Scripture? I don’t just mean expository preaching (there’s a few of us still doing that), but I mean the…
- Let's Get Specific - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 7 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
November 19, 2010, 01:05
The case has been made that God, not us, gets to regulate His worship; after all, He is the One being worshiped (see previous posts). John Knox, the Scottish…
- The Regulative Principle - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 6 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
November 11, 2010, 22:07
It’s called the “regulative principle”. In short, it means God says how He is to be worshiped; that He has said so in His Word; and that if it’s not…
- Worshiping in Vain - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 5 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
November 4, 2010, 22:28
Anyone disagree that it is appropriate and right that the house of God be ordered by God’s rules? How can any disagree with that? But when it comes to…
- He Gets to Decide - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 4 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
October 28, 2010, 23:36
Thus far, the case for God’s regulated worship has been made from the Old Testament. Can one be made from the New? Most certainly; we’ll look at one this…
- A Costly Worship Mistake - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 3 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
October 21, 2010, 01:33
There is another guy with a funny name in our Bibles who paid dearly for his “worship mistake”. His name was Uzzah. King David was excited about moving…
- We Should Know Better - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 2 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
October 14, 2010, 23:17
Can we go back to Nadab and Abihu for a minute (see previous article)? What is it they did that cost them their life? They offered “unauthorized fire”…
- Inadequate Worship - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 1 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
October 8, 2010, 01:57
Therein describes the majority of Sunday morning (O, and now Saturday night) evangelical worship services. Is that a bad “order of worship”? I don’t know…
- Thought You Should Know This, Too by: Pastor Hamlin
September 30, 2010, 20:57
Just prior to our arrival in Kenya (see two previous articles), there had been a national election. National elections and post-election violence often go…
- Some Thoughts After Kenya by: Pastor Hamlin
September 24, 2010, 18:17
It's been three weeks since my return to the States; having been in Kenya the last half of August. I had been invited to teach at a pastor's conference in the…
- Pastor Rich Goes to Kenya by: Pastor Hamlin
September 15, 2010, 02:17
A local pastor friend of mine, Michael Sandburg, invited me to join him on a short-term mission trip to Kenya. Pastor Mike has been going the past four years…
- The Rock Won by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Kenya (2)
- Something is Relative by: Pastor Hamlin
September 16, 2011, 09:40
The Census Bureau just came out with its 2010 poverty report. The numbers spiked. Just over 15% of Americans are now considered “poor.” That’s 46.2…
- From Kenya with Love by: Pastor Hamlin
September 2, 2011, 15:29
I just got back from two weeks in Kenya. The focal point of the trip was to train a gathering of mostly rural pastors. Most of their churches have dirt…
- Something is Relative by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Missions (2)
- Something is Relative by: Pastor Hamlin
September 16, 2011, 09:40
The Census Bureau just came out with its 2010 poverty report. The numbers spiked. Just over 15% of Americans are now considered “poor.” That’s 46.2…
- From Kenya with Love by: Pastor Hamlin
September 2, 2011, 15:29
I just got back from two weeks in Kenya. The focal point of the trip was to train a gathering of mostly rural pastors. Most of their churches have dirt…
- Something is Relative by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Worship (23)
- Nine Reasons Why You Didn't Like the Pastor's Sermon by: cnyland
September 9, 2011, 20:50
You didn't pray for your Pastor last week. You may not even have asked God to prepare your heart for the preaching of the Word on Sunday. (2 Thessalonians…
- Praying Like a Puritan by: Pastor Hamlin
June 30, 2011, 13:09
“O my Savior, help me. I am slow to learn, so prone to forget, so weak to climb; I am in the foothills when I should be on the heights….” Those Puritans…
- Bible Bathroom Humor by: Pastor Hamlin
April 28, 2011, 06:15
There is a surprising word in our Bibles. According to my Exhaustive Concordance, it is used only once in the sixty-six books that comprises our Holy Spirit…
- The Fundamental Question - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 20 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
March 24, 2011, 12:41
Theologians call the gathering of the church in heaven “triumphant” and the gathering of the church on earth “militant”—the label indicating her…
- The Reason It has Changed - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 19 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
March 10, 2011, 15:12
Who’s changed? Not God. The word used to describe His attribute is immutability. It is why God is often compared to a rock: “He is the Rock…” sang…
- It All Looks the Same - Some Choruses, a Pep-Talk, and an Offering, part 18 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
March 3, 2011, 17:25
“We need to get back to the first century church.” How many times have you heard that? Their point being that the 21st century church has lost its purity,…
- The Third Mark is Gone, Too - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 17 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
February 24, 2011, 15:49
We spoke of the “three marks” last time. It is time to comment on the disappearance of the third and why such a discussion belongs in a series on worship.…
- Where's Communion? - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 16 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
February 17, 2011, 11:15
They called it the “marks of the church.” As a result of the 16th century Reformation, the Roman Catholic Church no longer was the only church in town.…
- Careful with that Chorus - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 15 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
February 10, 2011, 15:08
We’ve been tiptoeing through the mine-field of Sunday morning worship and music. Have I stepped on any mines yet? I’m sure I have. But this is a discussion…
- Singing Hymns, Too - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 14 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
February 3, 2011, 10:19
We need to sing psalms in worship (see previous blog, "Multi-versed for a Reason," part 13). Some have even concluded that is all the people of God should sing…
- Multi-versed for a Reason - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 13 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
January 27, 2011, 18:10
Is this fair? Most Sunday morning music sung today is catchy, entertaining, and likeable—a reflection of pop-culture. But generally speaking, it lacks…
- Learning from the Psalms - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 12 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
January 20, 2011, 16:37
The premise is that Sunday morning worship music should fit what we have gathered to do; to worship the King of kings and Lord of lords. So what kind of music…
- What Music Best Fits? - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 11 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
January 13, 2011, 16:05
I know it’s potentially divisive, but we need to keep talking about worship music. Similar to food and art, music has a certain subjective quality to it;…
- God's Taste or Mine? - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 10 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
January 6, 2011, 09:01
A few years back, a full-page ad was taken out in our local newspaper; a new church was starting across town. Here is what they promised would-be worshipers:…
- We Talk Too Much - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 9 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
December 10, 2010, 01:13
God speaks; we respond. Those four words describe biblical worship. But the guy in jeans and un-tucked cool shirt behind the plexiglas podium has been…
- Antiphonal Worship: He Speaks and We Respond - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 8 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
December 3, 2010, 00:18
What if our Sunday morning worship consisted of Scripture? I don’t just mean expository preaching (there’s a few of us still doing that), but I mean the…
- Let's Get Specific - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 7 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
November 19, 2010, 01:05
The case has been made that God, not us, gets to regulate His worship; after all, He is the One being worshiped (see previous posts). John Knox, the Scottish…
- The Regulative Principle - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 6 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
November 11, 2010, 22:07
It’s called the “regulative principle”. In short, it means God says how He is to be worshiped; that He has said so in His Word; and that if it’s not…
- Worshiping in Vain - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 5 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
November 4, 2010, 22:28
Anyone disagree that it is appropriate and right that the house of God be ordered by God’s rules? How can any disagree with that? But when it comes to…
- He Gets to Decide - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 4 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
October 28, 2010, 23:36
Thus far, the case for God’s regulated worship has been made from the Old Testament. Can one be made from the New? Most certainly; we’ll look at one this…
- A Costly Worship Mistake - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 3 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
October 21, 2010, 01:33
There is another guy with a funny name in our Bibles who paid dearly for his “worship mistake”. His name was Uzzah. King David was excited about moving…
- We Should Know Better - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 2 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
October 14, 2010, 23:17
Can we go back to Nadab and Abihu for a minute (see previous article)? What is it they did that cost them their life? They offered “unauthorized fire”…
- Inadequate Worship - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 1 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
October 8, 2010, 01:57
Therein describes the majority of Sunday morning (O, and now Saturday night) evangelical worship services. Is that a bad “order of worship”? I don’t know…
- Nine Reasons Why You Didn't Like the Pastor's Sermon by: cnyland
- Category: Regulative Principle (8)
- Antiphonal Worship: He Speaks and We Respond - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 8 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
December 3, 2010, 00:18
What if our Sunday morning worship consisted of Scripture? I don’t just mean expository preaching (there’s a few of us still doing that), but I mean the…
- Let's Get Specific - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 7 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
November 19, 2010, 01:05
The case has been made that God, not us, gets to regulate His worship; after all, He is the One being worshiped (see previous posts). John Knox, the Scottish…
- The Regulative Principle - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 6 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
November 11, 2010, 22:07
It’s called the “regulative principle”. In short, it means God says how He is to be worshiped; that He has said so in His Word; and that if it’s not…
- Worshiping in Vain - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 5 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
November 4, 2010, 22:28
Anyone disagree that it is appropriate and right that the house of God be ordered by God’s rules? How can any disagree with that? But when it comes to…
- He Gets to Decide - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 4 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
October 28, 2010, 23:36
Thus far, the case for God’s regulated worship has been made from the Old Testament. Can one be made from the New? Most certainly; we’ll look at one this…
- A Costly Worship Mistake - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 3 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
October 21, 2010, 01:33
There is another guy with a funny name in our Bibles who paid dearly for his “worship mistake”. His name was Uzzah. King David was excited about moving…
- We Should Know Better - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 2 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
October 14, 2010, 23:17
Can we go back to Nadab and Abihu for a minute (see previous article)? What is it they did that cost them their life? They offered “unauthorized fire”…
- Inadequate Worship - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 1 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
October 8, 2010, 01:57
Therein describes the majority of Sunday morning (O, and now Saturday night) evangelical worship services. Is that a bad “order of worship”? I don’t know…
- Antiphonal Worship: He Speaks and We Respond - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 8 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Westminster Confession (1)
- The Regulative Principle - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 6 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
November 11, 2010, 22:07
It’s called the “regulative principle”. In short, it means God says how He is to be worshiped; that He has said so in His Word; and that if it’s not…
- The Regulative Principle - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 6 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Lord's Table (1)
- Where's Communion? - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 16 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
February 17, 2011, 11:15
They called it the “marks of the church.” As a result of the 16th century Reformation, the Roman Catholic Church no longer was the only church in town.…
- Where's Communion? - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 16 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Ethics (6)
- Do You Know? by: Pastor Hamlin
October 27, 2011, 17:55
Do you know that you gave to an abortionist this year? And without your consent, that dollar was used to kill a baby. How so? Planned Parenthood received…
- From My Foxhole by: Pastor Hamlin
August 11, 2011, 12:30
The homosexual machine is well-funded and relentless. Washington DC and Hollywood are allies. Academia and culture are, as well. It is important, however, to…
- Free Kill Pill by: Pastor Hamlin
August 4, 2011, 16:02
The Obama Administration announced this week that the nation’s health insurers have to start covering birth control as part of women’s preventative care.…
- Can’t Have the Name by: Pastor Hamlin
July 14, 2011, 12:48
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet…” I was in the minority but I enjoyed reading Shakespeare my…
- The Issue Behind the Agenda by: Pastor Hamlin
June 9, 2011, 13:32
The culture war is not an onion. Peel away the layers of an onion and you still get onion. Peel away the layers from people and organizations warring against…
- I’m a One Issue Voter by: Pastor Hamlin
March 31, 2011, 20:25
We’re told it’s unwise to be a one-issue voter. We are told it’s naïve to jettison a candidate who fails our particular litmus test; that we’re losing…
- Do You Know? by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Current Issues (15)
- Tempted and Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ by: cnyland
February 16, 2012, 18:02
Moore, Russell D. Tempted and Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2011. 208 pp. .99 . This book review by Terry…
- Olympian Arrogance by: Pastor Hamlin
February 2, 2012, 14:04
“Who is the Lord, that I should obey Him?” declared Pharaoh in Exodus 5:2. “This day I defy the ranks of Israel,” boasted Goliath in 1 Samuel…
- The Rock Won by: Pastor Hamlin
January 26, 2012, 15:42
Times were difficult in the days of Daniel. Judah had been overrun by Babylon. Much of the nation had been deported—Daniel included. Babylon was…
- And this, too, Governor by: Pastor Hamlin
January 12, 2012, 14:48
I know why you speak of rights, fairness, and equality whenever you make your case for same-sex marriage. Just 20 years ago, your side was losing the debate.…
- Sorry, Governor by: Pastor Hamlin
January 5, 2012, 13:59
Our governor has “flipped,” as they say in politics. I don’t think so, though. She’s a lame-duck so she’s probably just doing what she has wanted to…
- Do You Know? by: Pastor Hamlin
October 27, 2011, 17:55
Do you know that you gave to an abortionist this year? And without your consent, that dollar was used to kill a baby. How so? Planned Parenthood received…
- Toe and Elbow by: Pastor Hamlin
October 20, 2011, 15:26
“Ouch,” cried Toe. “That’s the second time this morning you’ve been stubbed,” responded Elbow. “What’s your problem?” “I’m doing…
- From My Foxhole by: Pastor Hamlin
August 11, 2011, 12:30
The homosexual machine is well-funded and relentless. Washington DC and Hollywood are allies. Academia and culture are, as well. It is important, however, to…
- Free Kill Pill by: Pastor Hamlin
August 4, 2011, 16:02
The Obama Administration announced this week that the nation’s health insurers have to start covering birth control as part of women’s preventative care.…
- Can’t Have the Name by: Pastor Hamlin
July 14, 2011, 12:48
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet…” I was in the minority but I enjoyed reading Shakespeare my…
- It’s Fleeting, Son by: Pastor Hamlin
June 16, 2011, 15:10
Every young parent hears it. It goes something like this: “Enjoy these years with your kids, it will go quick.” Its not that I didn’t believe them when…
- The Issue Behind the Agenda by: Pastor Hamlin
June 9, 2011, 13:32
The culture war is not an onion. Peel away the layers of an onion and you still get onion. Peel away the layers from people and organizations warring against…
- When a Fool Meets a Heretic by: Pastor Hamlin
May 26, 2011, 14:34
If you hadn’t heard of him before, you probably have since May 21, 2011 is now behind us. Harold Camping, the self-described Bible scholar and radio station…
- The Mainline Church: Why They Still Leave by: Pastor Hamlin
April 7, 2011, 17:34
The numbers just came out and once again, bad news for mainline denominations. They can’t stop the leak. The numbers are compiled by the National Council of…
- I’m a One Issue Voter by: Pastor Hamlin
March 31, 2011, 20:25
We’re told it’s unwise to be a one-issue voter. We are told it’s naïve to jettison a candidate who fails our particular litmus test; that we’re losing…
- Tempted and Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ by: cnyland
- Category: Pro Life (3)
- Do You Know? by: Pastor Hamlin
October 27, 2011, 17:55
Do you know that you gave to an abortionist this year? And without your consent, that dollar was used to kill a baby. How so? Planned Parenthood received…
- Free Kill Pill by: Pastor Hamlin
August 4, 2011, 16:02
The Obama Administration announced this week that the nation’s health insurers have to start covering birth control as part of women’s preventative care.…
- I’m a One Issue Voter by: Pastor Hamlin
March 31, 2011, 20:25
We’re told it’s unwise to be a one-issue voter. We are told it’s naïve to jettison a candidate who fails our particular litmus test; that we’re losing…
- Do You Know? by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Abortion (1)
- Free Kill Pill by: Pastor Hamlin
August 4, 2011, 16:02
The Obama Administration announced this week that the nation’s health insurers have to start covering birth control as part of women’s preventative care.…
- Free Kill Pill by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Denominations (1)
- The Mainline Church: Why They Still Leave by: Pastor Hamlin
April 7, 2011, 17:34
The numbers just came out and once again, bad news for mainline denominations. They can’t stop the leak. The numbers are compiled by the National Council of…
- The Mainline Church: Why They Still Leave by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Bible (16)
- Lose the Look by: Pastor Hamlin
February 9, 2012, 13:17
Have you seen it? It is difficult to describe. But if you look close, it’s almost always there. Let me back up first; back up to an Old Testament minor…
- Olympian Arrogance by: Pastor Hamlin
February 2, 2012, 14:04
“Who is the Lord, that I should obey Him?” declared Pharaoh in Exodus 5:2. “This day I defy the ranks of Israel,” boasted Goliath in 1 Samuel…
- The Rock Won by: Pastor Hamlin
January 26, 2012, 15:42
Times were difficult in the days of Daniel. Judah had been overrun by Babylon. Much of the nation had been deported—Daniel included. Babylon was…
- Josiah’s Reformation by: cnyland
January 19, 2012, 18:12
This book review by Terry Delaney appears on his website, Christian Book Notes (December 5, 2011). Used by permission. Sibbes, Richard. Josiah’s…
- A Donkey’s Tale by: Pastor Hamlin
December 22, 2011, 17:09
Reader: Please see last week’s blog; as this is a follow-up to that story. Friends, It seems but yesterday, but alas, it was nigh several years ago;…
- A Sheep’s Surprise by: Pastor Hamlin
December 15, 2011, 15:36
Note to reader: A number of years ago, I began writing what I hoped one day would be a children’s book. It was penciled out to be 26 chapters (letters,…
- Take Another Drink by: cnyland
December 9, 2011, 11:38
Back to those “holes” in your backyard (please see previous blog: “Take a Drink”); those “cisterns” you’ve been drinking from in hopes of being…
- Take a Drink by: Pastor Hamlin
December 1, 2011, 16:30
I finished reading Isaiah a few weeks ago; my devotions have since taken me to Jeremiah. About 100 years separated these guys who shared the same profession…
- Tough Job by: Pastor Hamlin
November 17, 2011, 17:03
Jeremiah had a difficult gig. He was a priest and prophet during the days leading up to Judah’s demise and deportation by Babylon in 586 BC. Most of his…
- Goads and Nails by: Pastor Hamlin
October 13, 2011, 19:54
“Not only was the Teacher wise, but also he imparted knowledge to the people.” That’s Ecclesiastes 12:9. Who is the referenced “Teacher”? It is…
- A Small Church in a Big Town by: Pastor Hamlin
July 7, 2011, 17:02
The Holy War rages on; the Kingdom of God versus the Kingdom of Satan. Opening shots were fired in the Garden when the serpent craftily inquired of Eve: “Did…
- Don’t Neglect the Voice by: Pastor Hamlin
June 23, 2011, 15:35
He’s one of those Old Testament kings we pay little attention to; written about in a book from which we rarely read. But even though he was on the throne so…
- It’s Fleeting, Son by: Pastor Hamlin
June 16, 2011, 15:10
Every young parent hears it. It goes something like this: “Enjoy these years with your kids, it will go quick.” Its not that I didn’t believe them when…
- How Do You Lose the Book? by: Pastor Hamlin
June 2, 2011, 16:16
It’s easy to lose things—even important things. “Where are my keys?” “Have you seen my wallet?” “Can you call my cell? I can’t find the blasted…
- A Lousy Epitaph by: Pastor Hamlin
May 19, 2011, 11:33
What’s going on your stone? You can find this one at Boot Hill Cemetery in Tombstone, Arizona for someone named Butch: “Here lays Butch. We planted him…
- Jumping Jehoshaphat by: Pastor Hamlin
May 12, 2011, 16:42
We love his name though I’ve never heard anyone name their son after him. Does it have something to do with being four-syllables long? Did his friends call…
- Lose the Look by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Death (1)
- A Lousy Epitaph by: Pastor Hamlin
May 19, 2011, 11:33
What’s going on your stone? You can find this one at Boot Hill Cemetery in Tombstone, Arizona for someone named Butch: “Here lays Butch. We planted him…
- A Lousy Epitaph by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering Series (about worship) (18)
- The Fundamental Question - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 20 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
March 24, 2011, 12:41
Theologians call the gathering of the church in heaven “triumphant” and the gathering of the church on earth “militant”—the label indicating her…
- The Reason It has Changed - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 19 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
March 10, 2011, 15:12
Who’s changed? Not God. The word used to describe His attribute is immutability. It is why God is often compared to a rock: “He is the Rock…” sang…
- It All Looks the Same - Some Choruses, a Pep-Talk, and an Offering, part 18 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
March 3, 2011, 17:25
“We need to get back to the first century church.” How many times have you heard that? Their point being that the 21st century church has lost its purity,…
- The Third Mark is Gone, Too - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 17 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
February 24, 2011, 15:49
We spoke of the “three marks” last time. It is time to comment on the disappearance of the third and why such a discussion belongs in a series on worship.…
- Where's Communion? - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 16 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
February 17, 2011, 11:15
They called it the “marks of the church.” As a result of the 16th century Reformation, the Roman Catholic Church no longer was the only church in town.…
- Careful with that Chorus - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 15 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
February 10, 2011, 15:08
We’ve been tiptoeing through the mine-field of Sunday morning worship and music. Have I stepped on any mines yet? I’m sure I have. But this is a discussion…
- Singing Hymns, Too - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 14 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
February 3, 2011, 10:19
We need to sing psalms in worship (see previous blog, "Multi-versed for a Reason," part 13). Some have even concluded that is all the people of God should sing…
- Multi-versed for a Reason - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 13 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
January 27, 2011, 18:10
Is this fair? Most Sunday morning music sung today is catchy, entertaining, and likeable—a reflection of pop-culture. But generally speaking, it lacks…
- Learning from the Psalms - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 12 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
January 20, 2011, 16:37
The premise is that Sunday morning worship music should fit what we have gathered to do; to worship the King of kings and Lord of lords. So what kind of music…
- What Music Best Fits? - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 11 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
January 13, 2011, 16:05
I know it’s potentially divisive, but we need to keep talking about worship music. Similar to food and art, music has a certain subjective quality to it;…
- God's Taste or Mine? - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 10 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
January 6, 2011, 09:01
A few years back, a full-page ad was taken out in our local newspaper; a new church was starting across town. Here is what they promised would-be worshipers:…
- We Talk Too Much - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 9 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
December 10, 2010, 01:13
God speaks; we respond. Those four words describe biblical worship. But the guy in jeans and un-tucked cool shirt behind the plexiglas podium has been…
- Antiphonal Worship: He Speaks and We Respond - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 8 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
December 3, 2010, 00:18
What if our Sunday morning worship consisted of Scripture? I don’t just mean expository preaching (there’s a few of us still doing that), but I mean the…
- Let's Get Specific - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 7 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
November 19, 2010, 01:05
The case has been made that God, not us, gets to regulate His worship; after all, He is the One being worshiped (see previous posts). John Knox, the Scottish…
- The Regulative Principle - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 6 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
November 11, 2010, 22:07
It’s called the “regulative principle”. In short, it means God says how He is to be worshiped; that He has said so in His Word; and that if it’s not…
- Worshiping in Vain - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 5 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
November 4, 2010, 22:28
Anyone disagree that it is appropriate and right that the house of God be ordered by God’s rules? How can any disagree with that? But when it comes to…
- He Gets to Decide - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 4 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
October 28, 2010, 23:36
Thus far, the case for God’s regulated worship has been made from the Old Testament. Can one be made from the New? Most certainly; we’ll look at one this…
- A Costly Worship Mistake - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 3 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
October 21, 2010, 01:33
There is another guy with a funny name in our Bibles who paid dearly for his “worship mistake”. His name was Uzzah. King David was excited about moving…
- The Fundamental Question - Some Choruses, a Pep-talk, and an Offering, part 20 of 20 by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Family (4)
- And this, too, Governor by: Pastor Hamlin
January 12, 2012, 14:48
I know why you speak of rights, fairness, and equality whenever you make your case for same-sex marriage. Just 20 years ago, your side was losing the debate.…
- Sorry, Governor by: Pastor Hamlin
January 5, 2012, 13:59
Our governor has “flipped,” as they say in politics. I don’t think so, though. She’s a lame-duck so she’s probably just doing what she has wanted to…
- Can’t Have the Name by: Pastor Hamlin
July 14, 2011, 12:48
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet…” I was in the minority but I enjoyed reading Shakespeare my…
- It’s Fleeting, Son by: Pastor Hamlin
June 16, 2011, 15:10
Every young parent hears it. It goes something like this: “Enjoy these years with your kids, it will go quick.” Its not that I didn’t believe them when…
- And this, too, Governor by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Prayer (3)
- More From My Dead Friends by: Pastor Hamlin
July 28, 2011, 14:04
There was something else I wanted to mention about the prayer life of the Puritans (see “Praying Like a Puritan," June 30, 2011 blog). Not only was the…
- Are You Praying for Your Pastor? by: cnyland
July 21, 2011, 16:40
(Pastor Rich Hamlin is on vacation with his family this week and Lord willing will return next week.) The Puritans abounded in preachers like Richard Sibbes…
- Praying Like a Puritan by: Pastor Hamlin
June 30, 2011, 13:09
“O my Savior, help me. I am slow to learn, so prone to forget, so weak to climb; I am in the foothills when I should be on the heights….” Those Puritans…
- More From My Dead Friends by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Puritans (4)
- Josiah’s Reformation by: cnyland
January 19, 2012, 18:12
This book review by Terry Delaney appears on his website, Christian Book Notes (December 5, 2011). Used by permission. Sibbes, Richard. Josiah’s…
- Christian Biographies Worth Your Time by: cnyland
August 19, 2011, 17:20
“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.” (Heb. 13:7) And as one…
- More From My Dead Friends by: Pastor Hamlin
July 28, 2011, 14:04
There was something else I wanted to mention about the prayer life of the Puritans (see “Praying Like a Puritan," June 30, 2011 blog). Not only was the…
- Praying Like a Puritan by: Pastor Hamlin
June 30, 2011, 13:09
“O my Savior, help me. I am slow to learn, so prone to forget, so weak to climb; I am in the foothills when I should be on the heights….” Those Puritans…
- Josiah’s Reformation by: cnyland
- Category: Local Church (6)
- Tough Job by: Pastor Hamlin
November 17, 2011, 17:03
Jeremiah had a difficult gig. He was a priest and prophet during the days leading up to Judah’s demise and deportation by Babylon in 586 BC. Most of his…
- Toe and Elbow by: Pastor Hamlin
October 20, 2011, 15:26
“Ouch,” cried Toe. “That’s the second time this morning you’ve been stubbed,” responded Elbow. “What’s your problem?” “I’m doing…
- Goads and Nails by: Pastor Hamlin
October 13, 2011, 19:54
“Not only was the Teacher wise, but also he imparted knowledge to the people.” That’s Ecclesiastes 12:9. Who is the referenced “Teacher”? It is…
- Of First Importance by: Pastor Hamlin
October 6, 2011, 13:37
“Christianity begins with a triumphant indicative,” wrote Dr. J. Gresham Machen in his line-in-the-sand book Christianity and Liberalism. Writing in the…
- Nine Reasons Why You Didn't Like the Pastor's Sermon by: cnyland
September 9, 2011, 20:50
You didn't pray for your Pastor last week. You may not even have asked God to prepare your heart for the preaching of the Word on Sunday. (2 Thessalonians…
- A Small Church in a Big Town by: Pastor Hamlin
July 7, 2011, 17:02
The Holy War rages on; the Kingdom of God versus the Kingdom of Satan. Opening shots were fired in the Garden when the serpent craftily inquired of Eve: “Did…
- Tough Job by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Homosexuality (3)
- And this, too, Governor by: Pastor Hamlin
January 12, 2012, 14:48
I know why you speak of rights, fairness, and equality whenever you make your case for same-sex marriage. Just 20 years ago, your side was losing the debate.…
- Sorry, Governor by: Pastor Hamlin
January 5, 2012, 13:59
Our governor has “flipped,” as they say in politics. I don’t think so, though. She’s a lame-duck so she’s probably just doing what she has wanted to…
- From My Foxhole by: Pastor Hamlin
August 11, 2011, 12:30
The homosexual machine is well-funded and relentless. Washington DC and Hollywood are allies. Academia and culture are, as well. It is important, however, to…
- And this, too, Governor by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Christmas (2)
- A Donkey’s Tale by: Pastor Hamlin
December 22, 2011, 17:09
Reader: Please see last week’s blog; as this is a follow-up to that story. Friends, It seems but yesterday, but alas, it was nigh several years ago;…
- A Sheep’s Surprise by: Pastor Hamlin
December 15, 2011, 15:36
Note to reader: A number of years ago, I began writing what I hoped one day would be a children’s book. It was penciled out to be 26 chapters (letters,…
- A Donkey’s Tale by: Pastor Hamlin
- Category: Book review (3)
- Tempted and Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ by: cnyland
February 16, 2012, 18:02
Moore, Russell D. Tempted and Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2011. 208 pp. .99 . This book review by Terry…
- Josiah’s Reformation by: cnyland
January 19, 2012, 18:12
This book review by Terry Delaney appears on his website, Christian Book Notes (December 5, 2011). Used by permission. Sibbes, Richard. Josiah’s…
- Give Them Grace by: cnyland
December 29, 2011, 15:00
This book review by Terry Delaney appears on his website, Christian Book Notes (December 23, 2011). Used by permission. Fitzpatrick, Elyse and Jessica…
- Tempted and Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ by: cnyland
- Category: Marriage (3)
- Olympian Arrogance by: Pastor Hamlin
February 2, 2012, 14:04
“Who is the Lord, that I should obey Him?” declared Pharaoh in Exodus 5:2. “This day I defy the ranks of Israel,” boasted Goliath in 1 Samuel…
- And this, too, Governor by: Pastor Hamlin
January 12, 2012, 14:48
I know why you speak of rights, fairness, and equality whenever you make your case for same-sex marriage. Just 20 years ago, your side was losing the debate.…
- Sorry, Governor by: Pastor Hamlin
January 5, 2012, 13:59
Our governor has “flipped,” as they say in politics. I don’t think so, though. She’s a lame-duck so she’s probably just doing what she has wanted to…
- Olympian Arrogance by: Pastor Hamlin
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