Sandy Creek Stirrings

I am so excited for a brand new series entitled "Teaching Your Children Faith"!  My father and pastor, Pastor Patrick Gimenez, will be our guest for this series!  Listen today as he gives the first 3 keys to teaching our children faith.  This practical series will be a blessing to you!

We are all in a battle.  As Joshua takes leadership of the children of Israel, he understands (as a military man) the battles that lay ahead.  Moses’ generation fought 2 battles.  Joshua’s generation fought 31 individual battles.  Each person is different, but there is a battle.  But I’m here to remind you today: you may have fought the battle; you may have the victory – D...

In the final episode of the series "My Story Won't Wow You", I give the details of how God changed my plans and led me away from college after just one semester.  I loved college life.  I loved the ministries.  I loved the classes.  I loved the dorms.  Yet, God had a different plan for me.  Hear the story behind "A Change of Plans" in today's episode! Submit a questio...

This is not a Baptist History review, but simply a question of: why are you a Baptist and not something else?  Why are you not a Methodist?  Why are you not a Presbyterian?  Why are you not some of these other denominations who claim to preach the gospel? You say, “Because God is not with them!” Yet, how do you answer famous Methodist preachers like John and Charles Wesley seeing te...

For years now, I have watched Christian homes crumble.  I have seen close friends, relatives, neighbors, and distant acquaintances who have lost their most precious treasure – their family.  I have seen homes crumble and fall apart, relationships lost, children destroyed, and time wasted. It’s truly a sad sight.  I’ve seen too many friends, that I grew up with, walk away from a seri...

How do you witness to the Jews? If they reject the New Testament, how can you use the Old Testament to prove that Jesus is the Messiah?  Listen today as I give 4 proofs to use when witnessing to Jews, as well as some general tips for proving Jesus is the Messiah! Submit a question for our Q&A: https://sandycreekstirrings.com/contact/

It is with saddened hearts that we remember the great Dr. Dave McCoy.  Dr. McCoy passed away from Covid-19 just hours after celebrating 40 years as pastor of Peoples Baptist Church in McDonough, Georgia.  Listeners of Sandy Creek Stirrings know what a mighty man of God Dr. McCoy was and what a tremendous influence he had on me.  This week we will be playing two of Dr. McCoy's messag...

It is with saddened hearts that we remember the great Dr. Dave McCoy.  Dr. McCoy passed away from Covid-19 just hours after celebrating 40 years as pastor of Peoples Baptist Church in McDonough, Georgia.  Listeners of Sandy Creek Stirrings know what a mighty man of God Dr. McCoy was and what a tremendous influence he had on me.  This week we will be playing two of Dr. McCoy's messag...

Based in pride, humanism does its best to try and tear down Christianity and to try and merge religion with what is truly no religion at all.  The question is: how do we answer the humanist? - How do we answer the atheist who says “There is no God!”?  How do we answer the agnostic who says, “There may be a God but He wants nothing to do with me?”  How do we answer those who reject t...

Someone once said, “Baptists have typically done a good job of winning souls and baptizing them, but have done a horrible job of discipleship.”  Discipleship is that training time after salvation and baptism, where a new convert is taught the basic beliefs of the faith.  They are discipled in the milk of the Word.  This is typically done by a more mature Christian who is able to ade...

How have your devotions been?  How has your walk with God been? Have you noticed Satan fighting to get your devotions off track?  Your walk with God is the foundation for your Christian life and we must learn to keep them burning!  Listen to today's episode as I share 3 simple thoughts to get your devotions back on track! Submit a question for our Q&A: https://sandycreekstirring...

One of the biggest enemies we face in our lives is "Humanism".  In the spiritual war going on about us, humanism has been doing its best to reek havoc upon the truth.  Sadly, humanism is in full swing today.  The question is: what is Humanism?  What does it look like?  Find out in this episode! Submit a question for our Q&A: https://sandycreekstirrings.com/contact/

They say the two most important decisions you will ever make is to accept Christ's gift of salvation and who you will spend your life with.  I've already told the story of how I got saved - now it's time to tell the story of how I met my wife!  God has blessed me beyond measure with the most amazing wife in the world and I love being able to share our story! Submit a question for our Q&a...

Someone once said, “Baptists have typically done a good job of winning souls and baptizing them, but have done a horrible job of discipleship.”  Discipleship is that training time after salvation and baptism, where a new convert is taught the basic beliefs of the faith.  They are "discipled" in the milk of the Word.  This is typically done by a more mature Christian who is able to a...

Today's episode features a message preached over 1200 times by Dr. R.G. Lee: "Payday Someday".  Known to be one of the most famous messages of all times, Payday Someday saw thousands come to the Lord!  Listen to this life changing message today! Submit a question for our Q&A: https://sandycreekstirrings.com/contact/

“I forgot” has become one of the most used excuses in history and this present time.   How often have you heard someone offer the excuse of "I forgot"?  How often have YOU used the excuse "I forgot"?   Would you like to improve your memory?  Listen to this episode for 7 practical tips to improve your memory and not forget! Submit a question for our Q&A: https://sa...

A listener sent in a question asking: "What advice would you give for the second man - an assistant to the pastor?"  I am humbled and honored that someone would ask that question and I feel unworthy to answer.  Yet, for sake of answering the question, I give 14 bits of wisdom - advice - that I have learned in my time as the Assistant to the Pastor.  I pray they will be a blessing to...

Do you work in Junior Church?  Are you involved in the children's programs of your church?  I encourage everyone to take a serious look at serving in the Junior Church or other children's ministries as they can be a fantastic training ground for ministry.  These 10 PRACTICAL tips will help you to be effective as worker or director in one of these fields of service! Missionary Storie...

I almost quit.  I almost gave in.  I almost threw in the towel.  When my family came off the mission field, my pride, bitterness, and arrogance stepped up to bat over the home plate of my life.  Join me in this episode as I share how bitterness, wrong influences, spiritual "self sufficiency" and more almost made me quit.  My story won’t “wow” you.  I didn’t come from...

I almost quit.  I almost gave in.  I almost threw in the towel.  When my family came off the mission field, my pride, bitterness, and arrogance stepped up to bat over the home plate of my life.  Join me in this episode as I talk about spiritual "self sufficiency" and get brutally honest with my spiritual past. My story won't "wow" you.  I didn't come from a life of drugs,...

The "Stand in the Gap" verse of Ezekiel 22 talks about how God can find no one to stand in the gap.  The question rings true today.  God is looking for someone to fill in the gap?  Can God count on you?  What type of person fills the gap?  Listen to this episode to find out today! Submit a question for our Q&A: https://sandycreekstirrings.com/contact/

The “cuss-box” or TV filter is simply a device that mutes out and clips scenes with profanity, nudity, violence, and more based on the settings you choose.  In today’s world, it’s more common to see browser add-on’s online filter services like “VidAngel”.  The question is: should Christians use these devices or services?  Is it the wisest thing for your family?  We share the pr...

A question I get asked frequently is: "Are Baptists protestant?  Are they a protestant denomination?"  Most of the world refer to us as protestant, but is that true?  Take a look with me in this episode at the history, doctrine, and logic behind the answer to this question! Submit a question for our Q&A: https://sandycreekstirrings.com/contact/

Have you ever thought what you would do if you and your family was sued by the government?  Many years ago, a Christian school was sued by a state government.  The parents who brought their children were sued simply for giving their children a God-honoring education.  They were told they would lose their kids.  The school called Dr. David Gibbs Jr. of the CLA and that's what th...

As we continue our series entitled "5 Things Wrong With", join me as we discuss the Seventh Day Adventist religion!  The Seventh Day Adventists claim to believe and teach the Word of God, they claim Ellen G. White was a prophet, they claim their diets and special laws are Biblical, and they say we should meet on the Sabbath.  Are those things true?  Do they actually follow the Word...