December 27, 2022
by Dr. Kevin Prather
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Pastor's Blog
| Tags: Church, Faith, Jesus, Christianity, Culture, DIscipleship, God, Holy Spirit, Communities, Following Jesus, Trinity, Growth, Brave New World, Cultural Hostility, Growing in Christ, Christian Mission, City, Nation, World, Signs of the Times, Walking With Christ, Exiles, Perseverance
We live in a culture that is increasingly hostile to historical, Biblical Christianity. As we approach the new year, how are we to live as Christians? What does God expect from us in a rapidly changing culture and world? How are we to live as a church? It is my prayer that 2023 would be a year of profound Christian maturation and growth for us individually and as a church,...
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November 29, 2021
by Dr. Kevin Prather
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Pastor's Blog
| Tags: Gospel, Stonebridge Baptist Church, Faith, Grace, Love, Mercy, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Hope, Christmas, Humility, Wonder, Joy, Trinity, Gift, Awe, Reverence, Holiness of God
It is so very easy for us to lose Christ in the season that bears His Name. This Christmas, it is our prayer that you would experience renewal, joy, peace, and the Hope that comes from receiving and treasuring the greatest gift ever given, God's gift to you, Jesus Christ....
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September 15, 2021
by Dr. Kevin Prather
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Pastor's Blog
| Tags: Faith, Jesus, Christianity, Culture, God, Holy Spirit, Christian growth, Books, Classics, Contemporary Issues
Reading good Christian books is a great way to grow in your faith. Here are a few books I am reading (and re-reading) for your consideration. ...
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September 6, 2021
by Dr. Kevin Prather
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Pastor's Blog
| Tags: Church, Faith, Jesus, Christianity, God, Holy Spirit, Trials, Following Jesus, Refining, Testing, Calling
Following Jesus is an amazing adventure. It can also be an uncomfortable thing at times as He calls us far beyond our comfort zones. That said, don't miss the blessing of the abundant life He promised by shrinking back and not following!...
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April 15, 2021
by Dr. Kevin Prather
| Tags: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Christianity, Church, Covid 19, Pandemic, Culture, Cultural Changes, Anxiety, Isolation, Fear, Frustration, Anger, Faith, Hope, Love
Much has changed in our culture over the past year. Many have isolated themselves over the past year and many experts report increases in cases of depression, anxiety and loneliness as a result. In addition, many report a general sense of fear, anger and frustration as they have tried to navigate the past year of Covid-19 as well as the economic uncertainty, social upheava...
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February 9, 2021
by Dr. Kevin Prather
| Tags: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Covid 19, Trials, Tests, God's Sovereignty, God's Goodness, Christianity, Faith, God's Glory, Following Jesus
Trials and tests (and suffering) are a part of our Christian life. Jesus calls us to trust Him, even if we do not always understand what He is doing (or why). Our Lord is Sovereign and Good and is working in our circumstances for His glory and our ultimate good, therefore we can rest in Him, and, we must....
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July 14, 2020
by Dr. Kevin Prather
| Tags: Christianity, Christ, Following Jesus, Culture, Cancel Culture, Anger, Christian Courage, Faith, Hope, Love, God, Jesus, Church, Holy Spirit, Scripture, God's Word,
Our culture is experiencing a war of ideas unlike anything most of us have seen in our lifetime. There is much darkness and anger in the culture. As the Cancel Culture expands, will Christians stand in faith or compromise?...
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April 3, 2020
by Dr. Kevin Prather
| Tags: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Fear, Faith, Anxiety, prayer, God's Word, Ministry, Time, Life, Death, Run the Race Well
The Covid-19 pandemic is real. Suffering and pain are real. Financial stress, concern over employment and family and loved ones is real. Sometimes, however, if we are not careful, our fears dictate our lives. This should not be the case for God's people. We can rest in God. He is Good. He is Sovereign. He loves you. He is in this time with all of us....
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March 18, 2019
by Dr. Kevin Prather
| Tags: Jesus, Gospel, Easter, Christianity, Faith, Jesus' Demands, Jesus' Claims, Avoiding Jesus, Cultural Jesus
We are not free to edit out the parts of Jesus that make us uncomfortable. We are not free to worship a Jesus made in our image. The only Jesus who can save us is the Jesus Who Is....
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February 6, 2019
by Dr. Kevin Prather
| Tags: Christianity, Evangelicalism, American Christianity, American Evangelical Churches, Church, Jesus, Faith, Post Christian Culture, Truth, God, Holy Spirit, Relationships, Conviction
Evangelical Christians can learn much from our brothers and sisters in Christ who live in Western Europe. As America slides into a Post-Christian culture, there will be new challenges for most believers in the culture. We can learn from those who stand firm overseas....
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June 25, 2018
by Dr. Kevin Prather
| Tags: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Faith, Christianity, Abraham, Lessons, Trials, Tests, Growing, Becoming
If you're going to grow in Christ, you must be stretched. Trials and tests are God's ordained means of growing our faith....
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May 22, 2018
by Dr. Kevin Prather
| Tags: Gospel, Faith, Jesus, God, Genesis, Holy Spirit, Forgiveness, Christian Life, Sin, Learning, Growing
Reading Genesis not only allows us to learn more of God, we also learn more about our human condition, sin, redemption, life, faith and how God has been working throughout history for His glory and the blessing and salvation of many....
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April 30, 2018
by Dr. Kevin Prather
| Tags: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Gospel, Life, Faith, Journey, Deliverance, Healing, Forgiveness, Grace, Mercy, Love, Truth, Goodness, Church, Sermon Series on Faith, Mother's Day
From one sermon series to another, we will see how God continues to call us to walk by faith...
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March 12, 2018
by Dr. Kevin Prather
| Tags: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Goodness of God, Faith, Thankfulness, Stonebridge Baptist Church, Moving Forward
We have so much to be thankful for and we must continue to move forward in faith....
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January 1, 2017
by Dr. Kevin Prather
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Category:
Pastor's Blog
| Tags: All In, Gospel, Stonebridge Baptist Church, 2017, Christ, Church, Faith, Grace, Heart, Journey, Love, Mercy, Mission, Opportunities, Praises, Priorities, Truth
There is so very much to be thankful for! We journeyed far in 2016, and we have more to look forward to in 2017....
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