Listen to this highly entertaining and instructive message by Mike Ray.
Romans 12:2
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
I was driving down a country road with a preacher when we came upon a piece of land that was in the beginning stages of being transformed into a construction site to build a large edifice. I commented to this preacher that it is amazing how they take a piece of land, envision what they are going to build on it, and then they transform it into that image. Eventually, that piece of real estate will become a beautiful building that will be used to help many people.
- The Peace of God Which Passeth All Understanding
- Take Away His Battlements
- Mentor and Model The Next Generation
- Pergamos and Thyatira
The four wonderful sermons for the week of 02/21/16 are now up at Baptist City!
Romans 8:3
“For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:”
One battle that every Christian battles is the battle over sin. It doesn't matter who you are, how long you have been saved or what position you hold in a church; you are going to have a daily battle with sin. For anyone to say otherwise is simply a lie. 1 John 1:8 clearly shows that everyone battles sin when it says, “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.”
Acts 27:44
“And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land.”
When the Apostle Paul was transferred to Rome for his trial, the ship he was on encountered a storm. The storm, which is called Euroclydon, is a cyclonic wind that blows in the Mediterranean during the autumn and winter. Euroclydon is a very dangerous wind in which to sail. Paul and those on the ship encountered these winds and through a series of destructive events, including the breaking up of the ship, they made it safe to land.
Acts 20:24
“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”
If you are going to excel in any sport, you have to throw caution out the window and be all in with every play. When you watch star football players, you will see them sacrifice their body and future just to make a play. That is what makes them a great player. If they held back for the sake of caution, they would be an average player. Only those who go all in continually make great plays.
The 02/21/16 FBC Hammond bulletin is up at Baptist City.
Acts 17:8
“And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things.”
If you are going to be faithful in serving the LORD your entire life, you are going to have to come to grips with the fact that you will have to deal with divisions and attacks. Jesus warned us in Matthew 10 that people would hate us. It doesn't matter how pure your motive is; there are going to be times when you have to deal with divisions among friends and attacks from without.
Sunday, 2/14/16 Phil
4:21, Salute every saint in Christ Jesus.
Christianity 101: Is there anyone in your church that you won’t speak to? What
about your home? Do you give your kids or spouse “the silent treatment”? (“Salute” means to greet or embrace.) Phil 1:7, Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all. Paul had
confidence that God would continue to work in their hearts and lives. Why? ...you all, because I have you in my heart; and
he had already said he was grateful and prayer-ful regarding them. How
confident are you in your kids because of the gratitude you feel and the
prayers you pray? your SS pupils? your spouse? your pastor?
Acts 13:22
“And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to
be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found
David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil
all my will.”
One of the most amazing statements that God could say about a man is said about David. The verse above says, “…I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart…”
This should be the desire of every Christian to be a person after God’s
own heart. There is no doubt in my mind that any Christian who is doing
anything for God has this great desire. But, what does it mean to be a
man after God’s own heart? What was it that made David a man after God’s
own heart? I believe this statement has a couple of meanings.