Congregational – A Table Prepared

October 13, 2014 Matthew Price Catholicism, Church Fathers, Congregational, Liturgy, Reformed, The Church, Theology, Worship

Why I am Catholic (and You Should Be)

I remember introducing the Nicene Creed to my small church in Nashville. As we approached the last line I remember the puzzled looks as we recited together, "I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church."

October 7, 2014 Matthew Price Congregational, Liturgy, Music, Outreach, Preaching, The Church, Theology, Worship

The Benediction: The Lost Art of Blessing God’s People

I remember many a bulletin as a child in which the service order was printed line for line, item for item, song for song. I particularly remember a funny word at the very end of the service: the benediction. But what in the world is it?

September 25, 2014November 18, 2017 Matthew Price Advent, Calvinism, Christmas, Congregational, Doctrine, Epiphany, Evangelism, Holidays, Holy Week, Liturgy, Music, Preaching, The Church, Theology, Transfiguration, Worship

Ordinary Time, Ordinary Means

We find ourselves today not crossing seas on dry land, raising the dead, or calling fire down from Heaven; but living seemingly normal, average, and even mundane lives. How ordinary.

July 9, 2014July 9, 2014 Matthew Price Children, Congregational, Doctrine, Evangelism, Outreach, Preaching, The Church, Theology, Worship, Youth

Happy Meal Church

With all of our attempts to appeal to children, young people, and young adults, we've just missed the point and the problem entirely. In many cases, all we've ever given to our children and young adults is a Happy Meal and play time.

July 7, 2014July 7, 2014 Matthew Price Church Fathers, Congregational, Doctrine, Evangelism, Liturgy, Outreach, Preaching, Theology, Worship

Doctrine IS Power!

Most preaching in evangelical churches today is anemic at best. Many preachers are content to deliver countless series on anything from "7 Steps to a Happy Family," to "5 Laws of a Balanced Budget." After all, people can't listen very long anymore; they have short attention spans. What possible good could come from a dry dissertation on doctrine?