The 03/13/16 FBC Hammond bulletin is now available at Baptist City.
2 John 1:4
“I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.”
John made the statement in the verse above, “I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth…” This has to thrill the apostle to see the children of those who he invested his life in still doing right. He was certainly talking about the church in this verse, but the fact that he talks about the children walking in truth can also apply to your family.
1 Peter 1:7
“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:”
According to the verse above, the most precious thing you possess is your faith. Your faith is what you believe. It is the core of why you do what you do. It would seem to be difficult for a person to quit their faith, but it happens.
- A Destroyer or Fulfiller?
- The Doctrine of Transmutation
- Growing a Stronger Faith
- Revelation 3
Four messages for your enjoyment from the week of 03/06/16 now at Baptist City!
James 1:1
“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.”
The Book of James shows the Christian how to have an effect on those around them. Faith is the key to being an effective Christian. Throughout the book, there are six different types of faith that every Christian needs if their faith is going to be effective.
Hebrews 9:27
“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:”
Recently, my daughter and I were coming home from a revival meeting. We were sitting on the airplane that was taking us from Pittsburgh to Dallas. Everyone had boarded the plane, and we were waiting for the gate agent to give the final paperwork so the door could be closed. Finally, the gate agent came and gave the paperwork to the flight attendant, and then she leaned around the corner of the cockpit and said to the pilots, “There are one hundred and forty-one souls on this plane.” That statement to the pilots hit me right at the center of my heart. She didn't say there were one hundred and forty-one people on board, but she said there were one hundred and forty-one souls on board.
Hebrews 5:14
“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”
I am at that age when the eyes don't see as good as they used to. I am the only one in my family who has never had to wear glasses. In fact, when I was in my early twenties, the eye doctor told me that my eyesight was the best of all his patients.
As in all Democrat-run cities, violent crime has been surging in Washington, D.C. Last year, there was a 54 percent increase in homicides. So Democrat Mayor Muriel Bowser decided to do something. She called in the press to announce … an anti-robbery initiative. But something inconvenient happened as she launched the anti-theft campaign: a robbery. According to wnd, a perp did a “smash-and-grab” heist of equipment inside a news crew’s vehicle — parked only 100 feet away from the mayor. Mayor Bowser remained positive, however. After the event, she tweeted, “This task force will … respond in real time to what appears to be a robbery spree in progress, and identify & arrest criminals.” Sadly, as we go to press, the robber has not yet been caught. We need comprehensive robbery control! We need to tighten the theft loophole! We need to outlaw stealing! Oh, wait.
From the March 2016 Limbaugh Letter
Ps 68:19, Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. (A verse from my morning’s reading...)
Titus 1:1
“Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;”
What is truth? That has been the battle of the ages. It doesn't matter in what form the battle comes; it has always been over truth. The importance of knowing what truth is can never be underestimated because it determines what you should and should not do. The Apostle, in his greeting to Titus, claims his position based upon “the acknowledging of the truth.” His basis of truth shows us the impact of truth on one’s life.