Growing as a Christian 1 Peter 2:1-3

Growing As A Christian 1 Peter 2: 1-3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When we were kids we knew we were growing because we could see ourselves in the mirror, our clothes wouldn’t fit, our relatives would say, “My you have grown,” and so forth.  But how do you know when you are growing as a Christian?  […]

Comparing Abraham’s Righteousness to Ours, Rom 4:16-25

In the last portion of Rom 4, Paul establishes that righteousness is imputed to us by faith by comparing Abrahams righteousness to ours.  A comparison between the imputed righteousness of Abraham and the imputed righteousness of a New Testament saint [see Rom 4:22-24] reveals many similarities.  In comparing Abrahams righteousness to ours we will examine […]

The Best Question II Chron. 33: 11

The Best Question II Chron. 33: 11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you go through affliction one of the first questions that comes to mind is, “Why?”  That’s not a good question.  You wouldn’t like the answer.  You would argue with God about it.  He’s not going to explain it to you anymore than he explained […]

Special Events April 2016

Apr 3 – David Lohman – Ukraine Apr 10 – Special offering for Stensaas in Uganda Apr 17 – Pine Car Derby – 2:00 pm Apr 24 – Francisco Penner – Canada Apr 30 – Buc Days Parade – tracts and witnessing

Willingly Offer Yourself II Chron. 17:1-16

Willingly Offer Yourself II Chron. 17:1-16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 2 Chr 7:16, Zichri willingly offered himself unto the Lord.  You need to willingly offer yourself unto the Lord.  When you willingly offer yourself unto the Lord you are making an offering.  You offering is: A surrendered offering – “willingly” – you surrender your […]

Victory Through Our Lord 1 Cor. 15:50-57

Victory Through Our Lord 1 Cor. 15:50-57 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Our text is 1 Cor 15:50-58.  Three times in this text we find the word “victory.”  “Death is swallowed up in victory,” [1 Cor 15:54].  “O grave, where is thy victory,” [1 Cor 15:55]?  “But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through […]

Imputed Righteousness, Rom 4:1-15

“Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness,” [Rom 4:3].  That is imputed righteousness; righteousness was imputed or accredited to Abraham by faith because he believed God’s promise that his seed would be as the stars of heaven for multitude [Gen 15:5-6].  Thus, God established a pattern for New Testament salvation in […]

Equality II Cor. 8:1-15

Equality II Cor. 8:1-15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul encouraged the Corinthians to give to the poor saints by equality.  He taught them how from the Old Testament rule concerning manna.  In Ex 16:16-18 the Jews would go out each morning [except on the Sabbath] and gather manna, some more and some less.  Then they would […]

In That Day Hag. 2:20-23

In That Day Hag. 2:20-23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO At the 2nd Coming of Jesus there are three things that will happen in that day according to this text. First, God will overthrow the kingdoms. Second, God will destroy the militaries. Third, God will resurrect Israel. First – he chains up the devil, Rev 20 [because […]

My Redeemer Liveth Job 19:25-27

My Redeemer Liveth Job 19:25-27 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO A preacher saw a young boy carrying a birdcage with 5 little sparrows in it that he had caught.  He asked the boy what he planned to do with the birds.  The boy said, “I’m just going to mess around with them.  I’ll probably end up giving […]