A Very Good Article by Jerry Marcellino on The Supreme Court's Decision

My Response to SCOTUS's Decision on Homosexual Marriage - June 26, 2015

I will remain on the RIGHT side of history WITH the God of History (Daniel 4:34-37) * Why? Seven reasons:

1. Because Truth is unchanged and unchanging (Ephesians 4:15).

2. Because God does not change (Malachi 3:6; Psalm 119:89).

3. Because Jesus is the embodiment of Truth (John 14:6).

4. Because God's Word is objective Truth (John 17:17).

5. Because the SCOTUS's decision will lead to further moral, domestic, and spiritual chaos in our nation (John 8:44-45; Romans 1:18-32).

6. Because the Gospel is still the answer for the sin of all mankind (John 3:16; Romans 1:16; Acts 5:29; 24:24-25; John 8:31-32; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Romans 5:20; 2 Timothy 4:1-5).

7. Because our Hope must always and only be in God (Romans 15:4, 13; Psalm 42:5,11; Matthew 16:18).

So, I will continue praying to my God for our whole nation. For: ...it's leaders, individuals, and families; ...this present generation and the ones to follow; ...and for All true gospel-preaching churches in this great nation, to be: …clear on the gospel, … courageous for Christ, …spiritually-healthy, …humble and loving, …unified around the truth, and …fearless in their faith toward God, and faithful until the end (Hebrews 10:23; 1 Peter 4:19).

Soli Deo Gloria!

Pastor Jerry Marcellino

(Habakkuk 3:2)

Thank you brother Jerry! The Lord will defend His people and promote the gospel of His Son. We must be sure we are all on the Lord's side. In eternity that is all that matters.

The Foundations Of Godly Living

The book I've been working on is finished and ready to go. I pray that this will be a blessing to our entire Berean Family. 

The

Foundations

of

 Godly Living

This book is designed to help Christians focus on the things that matter most in the light of eternity. We must all appear before the High King of Heaven to give an account of our lives. For many of us, that great day will reveal that we wasted precious time on things of little importance. I am praying that this book will be an inspiration to the Lord’s people to live in the presence of Christ with their eyes continually on the throne room. Someone once said, “Visit many books but live in the Bible.” That is my prayer for all who read this book. May you visit these pages and be refreshed and stirred in your hearts to walk with God. But my exhortation to you is to live in the sacred book that God has given us. Live in the Word of the Living God.

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.” II Corinthians 5:10

Dedication

To my Berean Baptist Church family whose prayers, love and support have been an unceasing joy to me over these past thirty-four years. I pray that this book will bless you and nourish your faith so that you will live godly lives for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is worthy of our full devotion and our constant praise! Give Him glory.

Table of Contents:

       

     Introduction

1. Being Devoted to the Person and Work of Christ- Christology
2. Having a Correct View Of God-Theology
3. Living For The Glory of God-Doxology
4. Holding a Biblical View of the New Testament Church-Ecclesiology
5. Being Covered by the Righteousness of Christ- Soteriology
6.  Being Committed to the Lordship of Christ-Christiology
7. Living in the Spirit of Prayer-Ecclesiology
8. Practicing the Presence of Christ-Christiology
9. Maintaining a Clear Conscience-Theology
10. Being Filled with the Holy Spirit- Pneumatology
11. Having a Positive View of History-Eschatology

Conclusion

I wrote this last summer when I was recovering from my accident and surgery. May the Lord bless this to you and your family.

The Prince of Preachers

"It is blessed to eat into the very soul of the Bible until, at last, you come to talk in Scriptural language, and your spirit is flavoured with the words of the Lord, so that your blood is Bibline and the very essence of the Bible flows from you." 

C. H. Spurgeon

What a great example and blessing this man is to all of those who serve the Lord. May we be faithful students of the Word of God.

A Word To Our Mothers

This is a special word to our church family on our mothers. I pray that it will encourage our mothers and inspire our men to love their wives and to be helpful and considerate to the special women in our lives. God bless you all.

In Christ,

Pastor

Interview With Dewi Higham

Interview With Dewi Higham on Dangerous Trends Facing The Church Today

This brief interview was taken in Cornwall, England during my trip to England and Wales in March. Dewi shares some insights into the dangerous trends that are creeping into the church in these present days. I trust this will be a blessing to you.

Preaching Christ At The Tabernacle Cardiff

I've been having a wonderful time with Dewi Higham and have enjoyed the privilege once again to open God's Word in his church. It is always a joy to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ found in the gospel. 

I have been praying for our church family at Berean and have kept you in prayer before the throne of grace. May the Lord bless you all and give us a wonderful service on the 29th. Please pray for me that I might finish the various meetings with a great sense of the presence of God as I deliver the gospel and minister to the saints here in Wales. It has been such a joy to see and talk with so many friends around the UK and to seek to be a blessing to them all.

Keep your eyes on Jesus!

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Dickie

Heart Warming Preaching By Conrad Mbewe

Are the doctrines of grace important? Here is a passionate clip by a preacher who is being greatly used of God in Africa and around the world! When I was recovering from my knee surgery I had a special visit from this dear man of God. This clip was not at Berean but it is such a blessing I wanted to share it with our Berean family. Thank you Conrad!

We had a wonderful time at our men's retreat with Jerry Marcellino. The Lord was truly with us and many were touched by the powerful preaching and teaching of this man of God. I praise the Lord for what He is doing among us at Berean. 

Please keep me in prayer as I travel to England and Wales once again. Pray that I will have the anointing of the Lord upon me as I minister and serve the  Lord and share the gospel over there. There are two dates to remember that are very important, March 27th we have a men's night at the church with a table tennis tournament and March 29th we are  having a number of guests with us that Sunday. Pray for the messages that I will be speaking on those occasions. 

While I am away pastor Eric Maynard will preach the first Sunday and pastor Bill Tipton will preach the next two.

God bless you all and give our Berean family a measure of His manifest presence!

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Dickie