The Rich Heritage of Baptist Worship: A Call to Faithful Praise
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, fellow Baptists who stand unyieldingly on the inerrant Word of God, grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ. As we gather in His name—whether in the historic churches of our forebears or in modern sanctuaries like those here in Toronto—let us pause to reflect on the profound history of Baptist worship . In a world drifting toward compromise and entertainment-driven services, it's vital for us fundamentalists to reclaim our roots. Our worship isn't a product of human invention or cultural trends; it's a biblical response to the sovereign God who saves sinners by grace through faith. Today, I want to deliver this homily on the history of Baptist worship, drawing from Scripture and the faithful path of our ancestors. We'll see how our practices emerged from persecution, centered on the Bible, and called us to pure, Spirit-led adoration. And in the end, may it stir us to worship with the fervor of those early saints—yes, even...