by Dave Sarafolean | Feb 18, 2020 | Reformed Theology
Perhaps you, like many, consider regular church attendance to be optional, if not all that important. After all, we have the internet and we can get all we need when we need it only with a few clicks. If that describes you, please read the following article by Adriel...
by Dave Sarafolean | Oct 18, 2019 | Doctrine, Reformed Theology
One of the trends in the evangelical church during the last decade or so has been the elastic use of the word “reformed.” What I mean is that the word identified a particular stream of the Protestant Reformation that produced creeds and confessions to...
by Dave Sarafolean | Jul 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
In the last few days I came across two additional articles describing worship in the evangelical church. The first was published way back in 1995 by my friend, Darryl Hart. Talk about being ahead of the times! It was published by another friend,...
by Dave Sarafolean | Jul 15, 2019 | Doctrine, Reformed Theology
This summer I have been preaching a series of sermons on the Canons of Dort, in recognition of the 400th anniversary of their publication. Yesterday I preached a sermon entitled Corruption and Conversion, I. I spent quite a bit of time exploring the nature of the...
by Dave Sarafolean | Jul 11, 2019 | Reformed Theology, Worship
Some argue that worship is not authentic unless it springs from the heart, is spontaneous, and energetic. If you know anything about Pietism, then you know the source of that teaching. In contrast, the Reformed tradition is clear that worship is to be organized...
by Dave Sarafolean | Jun 24, 2019 | Reformed Theology, Worship
Over at The Federalist, this article appeared the other day. The author makes many good points about what is valuable about a hymnal and what is deficient about singing music projected upon a screen. For me, this is not a new position. Twenty years ago I recall...
by Dave Sarafolean | Jun 14, 2019 | Doctrine, Reformed Theology, Worship
Each Sunday I observe what does on around me. On my way to the church I notice how few cars are on the road. While at church I see people out for a walk and cars on the road heading to the grocery store or to a restaurant for breakfast. In church I see those who...
by Dave Sarafolean | Jan 23, 2019 | Reformed Theology
Many skip church on a regular basis to do other things – sleep in, eat out, shop, golf, kid’s sports, hunt, fish, and more. For some it is their day to catch up on laundry, groceries, cleaning, etc. No one begrudges those who stay home because they are...
by Dave Sarafolean | Apr 27, 2018 | Reformed Theology, Worship
Now that is a provocative title, but it isn’t original to me. It is the perspective of someone who has led contemporary worship for nearly thirty years. What is the issue? The evangelical church has made worship all about having a “religious...
by Dave Sarafolean | Apr 25, 2018 | Doctrine, Reformed Theology
Related to my previous post is this one, based on an article written by Dr. Robert Godfrey, former president of Westminster Seminary in California. Here is a snippet: “Many American churches are in a mess. Theologically they are indifferent, confused, or...
by Dave Sarafolean | Apr 19, 2018 | Doctrine, Reformed Theology
The title of this post (which I modified slightly) comes from an article that I recently read. I wanted to post it here because it asks a very profound question. Here is the opening couple of paragraphs: “I have been involved in leading churches for...
by Dave Sarafolean | May 19, 2016 | Latest News
We recently purchased our own building which is located at 2821 Ashman Street, Midland (right across from Kroger). Our worship services are at 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM. Christian Education for all ages is at 11:00 AM. If you have any questions about our church please call...
