Early Friday morning at the dawn of first light I heard a male cardinal with his whistle-like cheer. Cheer-cheer-cheer! He was singing good morning to God, and announcing his presence in the trees outside my window. I heard him, but I could not see him. But I knew he was there. And when I heard,Continue reading “Have You Heard About Colosse?”
Category Archives: My Sermons
What’s In a Name?
“For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named.” Ephesians 3:14-15 The following is a summary of my sermon: My first name is Dean. It means leader. It fits my character because as a pastor I am aContinue reading “What’s In a Name?”
Clarifying My Message
Scripture: Genesis 2:4 “This is the history of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens.” I want to clarify my message that the Sabbath day was instituted and established by the Creator and never changed… And I pray that IContinue reading “Clarifying My Message”
A Pastoral Letter after the Tornados
Dear Folks, Thanks be to God who watches over us and provides help in time of need. In Spalding County we have been witnessing many who are helping with the aftermath of the tornados. FOX 5 Atlanta reports, “More than 360 volunteers have registered to help, with many more just rolling up their sleeves inContinue reading “A Pastoral Letter after the Tornados”
Praying What You Believe.
For Memorial Day, I remember Jesus. I think of Him who is the image of the Invisible God, through Whom all things were made and brought into existence. He who created the worlds also became the Savior of our lost estate by coming to this earth and dying for our sins… I have been awayContinue reading “Praying What You Believe.”
Mothers for Evangelism
A Mother’s Day sermon by Pastor Dean Read. https://youtu.be/-26sLIeqogc What is the hottest political button in today’s American news? It’s Roe-V-Wade…During this time of political and social strife in our country, and the heated controversy over the recently and illegally leaked Supreme Court opinions that threaten to overturn Roe-V-Wade, what does the Creator God haveContinue reading “Mothers for Evangelism”
A Rainbow to Remember
The Rainbow! Who has not been fascinated at the site of a rainbow in the sky? We look for them on cloudy days, especially after a good rain. I remember seeing a most magnificent double rainbow while Tracie and I were driving on the mainland Highway 17, just as we were coming off the SidneyContinue reading “A Rainbow to Remember”
Evidence for the Flood
I will be watching and studying this video today. https://isgenesishistory.vhx.tv/packages/igh-student-educator-conference-2017/videos/sedimentology-of-the-flood-kurt Evidence that supports The Flood in Noah’s day, therefore, also supports the historical genealogies of Genesis. These were real people whose stories have been preserved by the mercy of the Creator for all people today. Noah preached for 120 years that it was coming. GodContinue reading “Evidence for the Flood”
From Easter to Origins, What Do You Believe?
Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32 Good Morning Folks, By the time I post this I suppose a better greeting might be “Good Afternoon.” Today isContinue reading “From Easter to Origins, What Do You Believe?”
God, Our Refuge And Strength
What is it about the war in Ukraine that many of us realize is so unjust? Where is God when war breaks out? When one nation unjustly attacks another nation? Let God’s faithful people look to Psalm 46 and God’s judgment of this planet. Written so long ago, can this psalm provide comfort now forContinue reading “God, Our Refuge And Strength”
Last Day's Grace 