Across the Preacher’s Desk: Victory In Jesus

August 21, 2026 - Joshua was born a slave and yet became the leader of Israel. He was appointed to lead Israel into the Promised Land and was commissioned by the Lord to lead His people. Leading the people of God, Joshua went from victory to victory.

Across the Preacher’s Desk: A Joy or a Burden?

August 13, 2026 - To one person, religion is a blessing to be enjoyed, and yet to another person it is a burden they are forced to bear. To some it is a weight that seems to hold them back while to another it is wings that lift them up.

Across the Preacher’s Desk: How Can You Tell?

August 6, 2026 - In the “Sermon On The Mount,” Jesus tells us to “let our light shine before men” and he also tells us that we are “the salt of the earth.” What He means, of course, is that we are to live our lives in such a way that we bring honor and glory to Him and Honor and glory to the church.

Across the Preacher’s Desk: Pray Without Ceasing

July 30, 2026 - The disciples of Jesus came to him one day and they said, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Of all the things they had seen Jesus do, this was the one thing they wanted him to teach them how to do. They had seen Him perform miracles. They had seen Him heal the sick and raise the dead.

Across the Preacher’s Desk: What Will You Do With Jesus?

July 23, 2026 - In Matthew chapter 27, Pilate gave the people the choice of releasing a hardened criminal named Barabbas or Jesus. Whipped into a frenzy by their leaders, the people chose Barabbas.

Across the Preacher’s Desk: Love One Another

July 17, 2026 - The cross on Calvary’s hill was already casting its shadow on Jesus when he told his disciples to “love one another” (John 1:34) and then He said, “by this shall all men know that ye are my disciples if ye have love one to another.” (John 13:35)

Across the Preacher’s Desk: The Shadow Knows!

July 9, 2026 - During the “Golden Age of Radio” there was a popular program known as “The Shadow.” The opening catchphrase was spoken by a booming, eerie voice saying, “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men, the Shadow knows.” Well, when you think about it, the one who really knows the deepest secrets and longing of our hearts is God. He knows everything about us.

Across the Preacher’s Desk: What Will Be Your Epitaph?

July 2, 2026 - Have you ever walked through a cemetery and taken the time to look, really look at the tombstones there? It is often quite interesting to walk among the old tombstones and see the epitaphs that have been written by men.

Across the Preacher’s Desk: Tomorrow

June 11, 2026 - James would write these very poignant words in James 4:14, “Whereas ye knew not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away”. The most dangerous word in human speech is “tomorrow”.

Across the Preacher's Desk: "Thy Word Have I Hid in Mine Heart”

June 4, 2026 - I don’t know about you, but my family does a good job of making fun of me. You see, I just don’t like to throw anything away. In fact, my storage building is filled with treasures (my family says junk) that I might need some day or that might come in handy sometime.

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Submitted by Tim Perkins