This Resurrection Sunday, Pastor opened the gospel of Mark to conclude a three part study in chapters 15-16 examining the very heart of the gospel, the death, burial, and resurrection of the Messiah, the Lord Jesus. As found recounted plainly and succinctly in Mark 15:42-16:8, the burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ is nothing short […]

Considering the account in Matthew 19:13-15, we find the biblical viewpoint Christians ought to have towards young people, especially young children. The Lord Jesus compared the unwavering faith of a little child to the faith in God that is found in all citizens of His kingdom. As Jesus valued the faith and innocence of a […]

Considering Mark’s account of the crucifixion of Jesus in Mark 15:33-39, we ought to respond in awe and wonder at the work of Jesus Christ as our Savior. In this passage, there are five specific wonders of the cross which can be observed directly. Consider the wonder of God’s judgment, the departure of the Father […]

 Considering the text from Mark 15:1-32, we come to recognize that people will reject the love of God in Jesus Christ. In the final days of the earthly life of Jesus, Mark illustrates this rejection of God’s love by the Jewish Leaders (Sanhedrin), Pilate, and the Jewish people. This rejection is noted for reasons including […]

Considering a text from Matthew 20:24-28 – Life and ministry can be tough sometimes, and they teach us many lessons. Sometimes God places and uses us in ways we did not expect. What can keep us going through seemingly insurmountable challenges and perfect disappointments? Where do we find the resolve to continue? Even when we […]

 On this special Sunday, we recognized the blessing of God in our church with the gift of children in 2014. As we praised the Lord together for his gift of family growth and prayed for the salvation and spiritual training of these little babies, Pastor opened the Word of God and preached on our responsibility […]

The believers at Hardingville Bible Church welcomed Pastor David Saxton as Senior Pastor on August 17, 2014. Pastor preached from 1 Samuel 17, dealing with our calling to Walk by Faith. 

What do you think of when you think of missions – the kind with spies and agents? Sometimes thoughts of these are surrounded by fun and adventure. Television shows might emphasize such elements: the mission is found, the crises work out, and the good guys win – all in the space of 20 minutes plus […]

Names are both important and significant to us.  Parents often agonize over the selection of names for their newborn children.  Adults sometimes go to court to change their names.  Some people really appreciate a nickname rather than use their given name.  There are more than 700 names and titles of the Lord Jesus Christ in […]

A familiar carol by Charles Wesley, originally starting out “Hark, how all the welkin rings,” speaks of “incarnate deity” and “Our Immanuel.” He makes reference to the fact that God actually takes human flesh upon himself and becomes a man. He does so to be with us and to save us. Should we do anything […]