http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/ The latest thoughts from Pastor Jeremy on Christ, the gospel, and our culture.  Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:10:52 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 Truth Point Church http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/the-cross-relates-well/ http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/the-cross-relates-well/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:10:52 GMT Building strong relationships is tough work. There can be miscommunication with my wife over our plans for the evening, a misunderstanding with a family member or friend over what was said, or even mistreatment from a co-worker because of a ... http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/legalism-vs-gospel/ http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/legalism-vs-gospel/ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:21:21 GMT In the beginning of Paul’s final remarks in the book of Ephesians, he calls the church to fight and stand against the spiritual forces of evil that are unseen but very much real. And like any good military general, Paul calls us to be ... http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/how-do-i-grow/ http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/how-do-i-grow/ Tue, 24 May 2011 17:17:01 GMT How Do I Grow? “For I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me” ... http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/judgment-day-radio-interview/ http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/judgment-day-radio-interview/ Thu, 19 May 2011 17:20:18 GMT 89.3 WRMB (Moody Radio), recently asked me to respond to the Judgment Day predictions made by Harold Camping. To listen to either part of the interview you can click on either Part 1 or Part 2 or Part ... http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/finances-faithfulness-and-friends/ http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/finances-faithfulness-and-friends/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:20:47 GMT What did Jesus mean when he said "And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings ... the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and everyone ... http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/easter-joy/ http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/easter-joy/ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:35:07 GMT The Bible calls Easter the first day of the week. So, if our joy is diminished this coming Sunday, then we're celebrating simply a holiday not the truth behind the holiday - the life of our risen Savior http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/tribute-to-david-nicholas/ http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/tribute-to-david-nicholas/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:23:52 GMT As many of the church planters affiliated with Spanish River Church get ready to participate in their annual church planters conference, I've put together a brief tribute to the life and ministry of David Nicholas and his role in my life. I'm so ... http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/the-private-moments-of-preparation/ http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/the-private-moments-of-preparation/ Tue, 05 Apr 2011 22:06:44 GMT Where did David get his courage to face Goliath? It didn't just come 'automatically' and it didn't come by looking at himself or psyching himself up. David's courage came from many things, two of which were 1) His private intimacy and communion ... http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/whats-the-purpose-of-preaching/ http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/whats-the-purpose-of-preaching/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:20:15 GMT What should be the purpose in approaching the pulpit to preach on Sunday morning? I believe Scripture sets forth three primary purposes:I. To Exalt the Acts of God:First, the purpose of preaching is an exaltation of “… real ... http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/questions-to-ask-when-looking-for-a-local-church/ http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/questions-to-ask-when-looking-for-a-local-church/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:19:33 GMT   Preaching and Teaching: Is the Gospel being proclaimed faithfully or does it encourage “easy-believism?” Is the Word of God being taken out of context or handled correctly? Are the people of God being exhorted from the ... http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/gods-answer-for-our-anxiety/ http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/gods-answer-for-our-anxiety/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:19:01 GMT   Our world is an anxious and worried world, yet Christians are called to “Be anxious for nothing.” But why? Why should we be filled with joy and peace in all circumstances? And how? How do believers discover personal peace ... http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/jack-the-jewish-chiropractor/ http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/jack-the-jewish-chiropractor/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:18:29 GMT Several months ago, Lindsay and I and our dear friends, Ron and Connie, met a man outside Panera who made me realize just how much I need to learn about evangelism. Let's call him "Jack."Jack, was a self-professed, part-time Jew who cracks backs ... http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/you-just-wait/ http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/you-just-wait/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:01:00 GMT In the quiet morning hours, the sun doesn't rise right away. It doesn't suddenly break through the wall of darkness; it doesn't arrive in an instant ... it slowly chisels its way through. It asks you to wait for it. It tells us,'Here I ... http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/the-center/ http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/the-center/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:59:24 GMT Have we lost our center as Christians? Instead of the center point of our lives being the truth of Christ, is our center merely our feelings and experiences? If so, then we probably have lost the ability to have bad experiences. What do I mean? ... http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/forgiveness/ http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/forgiveness/ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:03:00 GMT In the cartoon strip, "Calvin and Hobbes." Calvin is a little boy with an overactive imagination and a stuffed tiger, Hobbes, who comes to life as his imaginary friend. In one cartoon strip, Calvin turns to his friend Hobbes and says, "I feel ... http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/jd-grear-on-the-gospel/ http://www.truthpoint.org/pastor-jeremys-blog/jd-grear-on-the-gospel/ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:41:08 GMT J.D. Grear speaks on the gospel. Check out this short video. It's well worth the tim...