Sandy Creek Stirrings

So, how do you listen to preaching?  What is the most effective tips to get the most of the preaching time at your church?  In this episode, we discuss the most practical tips for how you can get more out of the preaching of God's Word.  I also answer a listener's question on "taking notes".  Make sure to listen to the end for another Christmas song at the end of the episode!

Today, we learn about a man by the name of Henry Dunster: the first president of Harvard Universtiy and a Baptist of old.  What a great man!  We talk about his influence on Thomas Gould and the Boston Baptist Church.  We also make mention of the fourth Baptist Church in the New World, pastored by John Miles.  At the end of the episode, we finish with another Christmas song! &nb...

In the final episode of our mini-series "The Truth About Music", we discuss the Contemporary Christian Movement.  Learn the dangers of CCM and how to identify those who are involved in this movement.  Hear from the artists themselves and what they have to say about their own movement!  To finish with a note of encouragement, there are plenty of options for good, Christ-honoring musi...

Merry Christmas to you!  Do you have traditions for the holiday season?  Are there certain special things you do each year?  Well, there is something really, really important that I don't want you to forget.  In this episode, I discuss the 2 most important things you need to remember during this Christmas season!  Make sure to listen to the VERY END of this episode for a s...

Happy Thanksgiving!  I hope each and every single one of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.  As you do, here is a message that has been a personal blessing to my life as I studied it out and preached it a few years ago: "A Testimony of Thanksgiving - An Interview with Moses".  And again, "Happy Thanksgiving" to you!

Join me for the second part of our mini-series entitled: "The Truth About Music".  In this episode, we discuss the standards we should judge our music by and test them against some practical examples!  This episode will allow you to go and look at your music collection and playlists and evaluate your music through the lens of the Word of God.  That should be our goal: to make sure o...

Join me for an interview episode with Pastor Patrick Gimenez!  In this episode, we discuss many different topics, such as:   - His salvation testimony from Catholicism, to the Vatican, and eventually to Christ.    - Dealing with miscarriages.   - Making it as a Christian in the military.    - Knowing God's will for your life.   &nbsp...

The story of Obadiah Holmes.  If you have never heard the story of Obadiah Holmes, you have missed out on a key and influential figure in Baptist History.  In my personal opinion, he is in the top 5 of my favorite people in Baptist History.  It's a phenomenal story and we will tell it in today's episode.  At the end, I'm sure you will share my feeling of eternal indebtedness an...

In this mini-series, we talk about how we should evaluate our music.  Music is a big part of our lives as humans and is an important subject we should discuss more often.   Join me today as we answer questions regarding our music standards and learn how to defend godly, Christ-honoring music.   In this first part, we answer the question "Is music morally neutral?" Submit a...

As  I have come across great Christians, they always seem to have something  in common.  They all seem to share some vital aspects of godly living  that you and I should desire to have within our lives.  Look with me in  this episode as we discuss some consistencies that I see in some great  Christians I have known! Submit a question for our Q&A: https://sand...

What happens to Roger Williams? Who laid the foundation for Religious Liberty in America?  Who was John Clarke?  What laws were the governments of the colonies passing concerning the Baptists?  Who is Thomas Painter and why was he lashed for his beliefs?  Find out this and more in today's episode! Submit a question for our Q&A: https://sandycreekstirrings.com/contact/

Should Christians Tithe?  Isn't tithing just part of the Old Testament law?  Is tithing even mentioned in the New Testament?  Is tithing still a requirement today?  We will answer those questions and more in today's podcast episode! Submit a question for our Q&A: https://sandycreekstirrings.com/contact/

Join in the episode today as I ask you to transform your TV.  TV has gotten out of hand.  The average American spends 28 hours a week watching TV.  What are some standards a Christian should have in regards to TV? Is a little profanity OK with God?  Find out today! Submit a question for our Q&A: https://sandycreekstirrings.com/contact/

In today's Baptist History lesson, we begin our journey into the New World.  Learn how religious freedom wasn't real in the New World and the persecution the Baptists faced in the colonies.  A man will appear in our narrative for the first time: Roger Williams.  See what faced the Baptists in the New World when they arrived in Plymouth and the Massachusetts Bay Colony! Submit a ques...

What does the Bible have to say about alcohol?  Is God "ok" with the Christian who partakes of alcohol?  What does "wine" mean in the Bible?  Is ok if I only have 1 drink?  We answers these questions and more in today's episode: Alcohol and the Christian! Submit a question for our Q&A: https://sandycreekstirrings.com/contact/

Today's podcast deals with a subject that some might consider a "hot take" but is something that I believe to be wise.  For the teen's just starting out in life, the graduated college student, or the person who just wants to be wise with their finances - this is the episode for you!  It is my desire to not come across harsh or convicting but in a spirit that only desires to impart wisdom...

In today's lesson on Baptist History, we continue through the 16th century by studying the lives of two men: Michael Sattler and Menno Simons!  See the stand they took and what they suffered for their faith.   May their lives encourage you to stand for your faith and live for God! Submit a question for our Q&A: https://sandycreekstirrings.com/contact/

If you knew something dangerous was knocking on your door, would you open the door?  Many would not open the physical door, but sadly, many Christians open the spiritual door to spiritual danger.  What should a Christian do in regards to Halloween?  Is it something a Christian should have a part in?  Isn't it just an innocent children's holiday?  Find out the history and m...

Your Pastor has a very important responsibility : according to 1 Peter 5, he is in charge of feeding the flock of God.  That is not an easy job.  How can you be a help to your Pastor?  Church etiquette can be a great way to enable your Pastor to better feed the flock of God!  How do you accomplish and acquire good church etiquette? Find out in this episode! Submit a question fo...

Join me today as we talk about the Church of England and its involvement in the Protestant Reformation.  We will also discuss when Baptists began taking on the name "Baptist", breakdown the denominations that come out of the Protestant Reformation, and introduce you to a Baptist Hero by the name of Balthasar Hubmaier!  You don't want to miss this compelling episode! Submit a question for...

In this episode, we talk about witchcraft in the Bible, witchcraft today, and witchcraft in your home.  One of the things that Satan wants you to be comfortable with is the presence of witchcraft in your home.  Learn the #1 way Satan tries to get witchcraft in your home and how to guard against the influences of the demonic and satanic realm.  Be very careful, witchcraft is dangerou...

Have a church potluck or a church fellowship coming up?  Unsure of what to bring?  Join me, as I give you 10 fresh and new ideas for you to take, as well as the MOST IMPORTANT thing you can bring to ANY church fellowship.  Submit a question for our Q&A: https://sandycreekstirrings.com/contact/

In this episode, we begin to discuss that time in history known as the "Protestant Reformation".  We look at the lives of Luther, Calvin, Knox, and Zwingli and see how God in His sovereignty would use this for His good.  The Baptists, on the other hand, would face great persecution during this time period.  Join me for this introduction to the "Protestant Reformation"! Submit a ques...

Should Christians vote?  Should Christians stay out of politics?  Should Christians avoid having a say in our government?  In this episode, we talk about why Christians have a responsibility to vote and how a Christian should vote in the upcoming and future elections.  May this episode encourage you to go out and vote in this crucial election! Submit a question for our Q&A:...

Join me as I sit down with the President and Director of Macedonia World Baptist Missions and one of my hero's: Dr. Scott Caudill!  In this episode, we discuss many exciting topics and I am thrilled to present this episode to you.  Stay tuned to the very end to listen to a song entitled "Someone, Somewhere Needs To Hear" written and sung by Dr. Caudill! Episode Links:  - Macedonia W...