by David Allen | Apr 21, 2020 | Bible, Culture
The crown jewel of Handel’s entire oratorio, “The Messiah,” is the Hallelujah Chorus. It is taken directly from Revelation 19 and it has specifically to do with the second coming of Christ. Hallelujah! for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. The kingdoms of this world...
by David Allen | Mar 31, 2020 | Bible, Culture, Devotional, Preaching, Scripture References
Three times in Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus commands us not to worry—v. 25, 31, 34. Like a football coach at practice making his players practice the same play over and over, Jesus says: “Run it again!” The word “worry” occurs six times in this text. For every Christian,...
by David Allen | Mar 24, 2020 | Bible, Culture, Preaching, Scripture References, Sermons
What the Bible asserts as fact, reason must believe by faith! Psalm 34:11-22 helps us overcome our fears. The troubles of life need not overwhelm you, but through prayer, faith, and right living, God will deliver you. Let Psalm 34 inoculate you against fear! 1.“Fear...
by David Allen | Mar 19, 2020 | Culture, Devotional, Preaching, Scripture References, Uncategorized
Winston Churchill said: “Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.” A disease sweeps the nation. It is no respecter of persons. It crosses national boundaries. It afflicts the old and the young; the rich and the poor. The disease is not COVID-19. No, it is not a new...
by David Allen | Jan 20, 2020 | Culture
Two titanic events occurred in May, 1954 that changed America forever. The U.S. Supreme Court issued its epochal decision rejecting the doctrine of separate but equal for whites and blacks in public education. By a 9-0 vote, the court abolished segregation in public...
by David Allen | Aug 30, 2019 | Culture, General, Theology
Sen. James Kyle of South Dakota introduced a bill to make Labor Day a legal holiday on the first Monday of September each year. It was approved June 28, 1894. Labor Day is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of...
