History of First Baptist Church
by This past weekend First Baptist Church of Bremen celebrated its 75th anniversary. Here is the article I wrote for the newspaper. Thank God for 75 …
Author: Ben Hammond
How to Preach a Funeral
One of the greatest privileges I have as a pastor is officiating at funerals. I realize that sounds horrendously morbid, but funerals provide the opportunity …
Enduring to the End
Sometimes it is easy to get confused about what we read in the Bible. One such place is Jesus’ words in Matthew 10:22 that “he …
The Battle for Your Soul: It is Finished!
September 11, 2001. If you are at least twenty years old, you probably remember that day well. You can recall where you were and the …
How to Win a Losing Battle: Examples for Overcoming Oppressive Sin
Let’s review our three “magical” tricks for beating the sins that tempt us so badly (you might want to read the previous section if you …
How to Win a Losing Battle: 3 Steps to Overcoming Oppressive Sin
Okay, I did something really dumb. Twice. I put gas in the hydraulic tank. Have you had your laugh? Good. Now let me explain. First, …
The Battle for Your Happiness: Defeating Discontent Through the Truth
Happy, happy, happy! Those uplifting words come straight from the lips of one Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty Fame. Who doesn’t enjoy a good laugh? …
The Battle for Your Relationships: Defeating the Enemy Through Biblical Love
During a war, one or both sides will spread propaganda. Maybe television or radio stations will be taken over or leaflets dropped out of an …
The Battle for Your Bitterness: Making the Decision to Forgive
We have discovered (as if you didn’t already know) that as long as you are alive, you will be hurt by someone. It’s just part …
The Battle for your Bitterness: Understanding Hurt and Forgiveness
I have always liked milk. Of course, I like it best when it has cereal or Oreo cookies in it. I like it with my …