The Cosmos
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (02/07/10)
Series: World News Today with Joe Missionary
When you think about reaching the "world" for Christ, the scope and magnitude of the task seems daunting. This message from John 3:16 examines what the Bible means when it uses the word "cosmos" for the world and discovers several key missions principles pertaining to the need for Christians to take the Good News to the lost world. As ambassadors for Christ, it is our duty to reach our planet with the Gospel.
When the Chair Becomes Yours
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (02/03/10)
Series: Hebrews
Jehoshaphat may have reigned simultaneously with his father in a co-regency situation. In the third year, after Asa died, Jehoshaphat acquired the throne alone. Now he was in the king's chair all by himself. What will he do? How will he act now that he is the one in charge? This message examines some priniciples to govern your life when the chair becomes yours.
Be Assured
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (01/31/10)
Series: Hebrews
This passage has been referred to as the ingredients of a Christian's salad; three times the Bible uses the words "let us" (lettuce) and gives admonition to draw near in faith, hold fast in hope, and encourage others in love. This kind of holy living will produce in us an assurance of our salvation in Christ.
The Red Light District
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (01/31/10)
Series: On the Road Again
There will always be tempting distractions that will try to lure us off the path of wisdom. Proverbs 5 warns about a certain type of woman with a deadly agenda. As Christians, it is our job to be in this world but not of this world. This means there are specific parts of society that we must stay away from at all costs. The red light district is no place for a child of God.
Great Graceful Jehoshaphat
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (01/27/10)
Series: 2 Chronicles
Jehoshaphat was the beneficiary of the grace of God; it made him and his kingship significant. We must be reminded from time to time of who we are and what we can accomplish only with the grace of God. This message focuses on God grace and how it affects every aspect of our lives. May this king be remembered not as Jumpin' Jehoshaphat but as Graceful Jehoshaphat.
Daddy, Don't You Walk So Fast
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (01/24/10)
Series: On the Road Again
Have you ever been walking with your children and suddenly realized they were several steps behind you, trying to catch up? We must be careful not to let that same thing happen spiritually. As parents walk down God's narrow path, they cannot leave their children behind, assuming they will figure out the path on their own. How can we bring our children down the spiritual path with us? Proverbs 4 offers wisdom for imparting wisdom.
Have a Seat
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (01/24/10)
Series: Hebrews
After talking about the inferior nature of the Old Testament animal sacrifices, the author of Hebrews moves on to the superiority of Christ's sacrifice. He argues that His sacrifice is superior by virtue of two reasons. You and I can be secure in our salvation because Christ is seated on the right hand of God, having offered an eternal sacrifice.