Special Events August 2018
Aug 6 – Men’s and Ladies Bible Study – 6:00pm Aug 7-9 – Pastors’ School – Hope Baptist Toledo, OH Aug 26-29 – Pastors’ Conference – Open Door Baptist, Lynnwood, WA
Greater Works Than These Jn 14:12
Greater Works Than These John 14:12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Jesus said, “He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father,” [Jn 14:12]. Jesus didn’t say that they who believed on him would be greater than […]
As His Custom Was Lk 4:16
As His Custom Was Luke 4:16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO According to Lk 4:16, it was customary for Jesus to be in the synagogue on the sabbath. The same was true for Paul [Acts 17:1-2]. Going to the synagogue every sabbath was their custom or manner. David’s custom was to pray three times a day, […]
Esther’s Intercessory Prayer Est 8:3-8
Est 8:3-8 Esther’s Intercession CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Est 8:3-8, Ahasuerus gave Esther and Mordecai approval to write a decree “for the Jews,” [Est 8:8] since the king could not “reverse” Haman’s decree to exterminate the Jews. The decree they prepared allowed the Jews to defend themselves against their enemies on the day that Haman’s […]
Eating Things Offered to Idols 1 Cor 8:1-13
1 Cor 8:1-13 Eating Things Offered to Idols CLICK TITILE FOR AUDIO Paul wrote 1 Cor 8:1-13 to deal with the problem of eating things offered to idols [Acts 15:20]. In idolatry, worshippers take a sacrifice to the temple. The priest takes his portion and then sells the rest of the offering to support the temple […]
Get It Out of Your Life Ps 66:18-20
Get It Out of Your Life Ps. 66: 18-20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO You have been praying, you have been reading your Bible, and you have been faithfully attending church. Yet, you know that there is something not quite right in your life. It could be that there is something in your life that is grieving […]
Two Essentials for Your Heart Col 3:16
Two Essentials for Your Heart Col. 3:16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO According to Col 3:16, there are two things God has given us that are essential for our hearts: the words of God and psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. We take for granted that we will always have our Bibles with us. Generally, we have one […]
If Thou Forbear Prov 24:10-12
If Thou Forbear Prov. 24: 10-12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Many years ago, I quoted Prov 24:10-12 as my outgoing message on my answering machine. A lady in our church called to leave me a message and heard the verses. She knew a fellow in her neighborhood who had a terminal illness. In a way, he […]
Deficiencies of the Heart Matt 13:15
Deficiencies of the Heart Matt 13:15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO During Jesus’ ministry he had to deal with people who had several deficiencies of the heart. Their hearts were why they could not receive and live by the things he was saying. Some had a: Gross heart – Matt 13:15 – a gross heart is a […]
Practical Doctrine on Marriage 1 Cor 7:1-40
Practical Doctrine on Marriage 1 Cor 7: 1-40 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul explained some very practical doctrine on marriage for us in 1 Cor 7. He dealt with: Sexual relations – 1 Cor 7:1-5 – It is important in marriage for husbands and wives to keep themselves for each other [1 Cor 7:2]. Therefore, they […]