When we think of prayer, we often evaluate it in terms of our duty as Christians. We will readily admit that prayer is a duty by virtue of the Creator-creation relationship; that is, as creatures we owe our Creator worship and praise. Prior to sin, duty was delight, for we were created to rest in the eternal benevolence and kindness of God and respond with joyous thanks a...

The elders met on the evening of Tuesday, November 16 and our meeting opened with prayer by Senior Pastor Pat Abendroth. He prayed for our church to be faithful in proclaiming the gospel, for wisdom as we make decisions regarding the ministries and finances of the church, and that our time together as elders would be profitable. Pastor Pat led us in a reading and review o...

The Deacons of Omaha Bible Church met on Tuesday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss ministry opportunities in the body. Keith Walter was the facilitator and Marin Bast shared news and updates, followed by a review of attendance, and the financial report. Vimal George opened the meeting with prayer, praising God and asking for wisdom and discernment and for the ministry ...

Charles Haddon Spurgeon was a preacher in London during the greater part of the 1800s. He is said to have preached to ten million people over the course of his lifetime and cared for over 14,000 members during his 38 years behind the pulpit. Yet, it was said that when guests walked through the Metropolitan Tabernacle, they were sure to be taken to the basement prayer ro...