sorting by: August 2010
Recipe for Service
by Rev. Bert Arrowood (08/29/10)
In order to get the desired result in cooking, one must first add the right mixture of ingredients according to the recipe. One small change in measurement or method, and the food won't taste right. In Acts 9, we find through Saul's transformation to Paul a recipe for service to God. What are the proper ingredients in this recipe? How can you and I get the desired end result of blessed life in God's work?
Beware of Dogma
by Rev. Greg Powell (08/29/10)
No matter what kind of spiritual foundation or biblical understanding we possess, we must always be on guard against false philosophies pervading our Christian lives. After Paul lays a loving groundwork, he tells the Colossian believers to "beware" that their Christianity is not spoiled by the seducing and vain false teaching of their day. Similarly, you and I must beware that we are keeping Christ first and not bowing to errant thinking.
Rahab's Rope
by Rev. Chris Hanks (08/25/10)
Series: Guest Preacher
Former youth pastor Chris Hanks preaches on the familiar story of Rahab helping the spies escape. With energy and passion true to his nature, Pastor Hanks walks through the passage, pointing out how God wrought such a drastic change in Rahab's life. We don't need to be worried about our past stigmas and constantly looking behind us -- we only need to search for the scarlet string of blood that saves us from our sins.
The Battle
by Missionary Jason Ritchie (08/22/10)
Series: Guest Preacher
Missionary Jason Ritchie, on deputation to Mongolia, preaches on the subject of battles in the Christian life as they relate to doing the work of the Lord. Building off of how Jonathan and his armor-bearer stepped out of the multitudes, faced many obstacles, and became faithful men, Brother Ritchie encourages all in God's service to follow that same path to victory.
My Kind of Beggar
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (08/22/10)
When was the last time a beggar asked you to take money from him? Usually it is the other way around, but in this passage, the Corinthian believers insisted that the church in Macedonia take the gift from them. What kind of attitude is necessary in our lives to have this kind of mindset towards giving to missions?
When a Person Hits Rock Bottom
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (08/18/10)
Series: 2 Chronicles
When a person's life hits the bottom of the barrel, sin is usually the culprit. Manasseh is unique in that he went from being wicked to walking with God. Most of the kings of Israel did it the other way around. What caused him to turn his life around? What can pull us up from the dregs of life when we feel depressed? This message should help.
Raising Cain About Not Being Able
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (08/15/10)
People usually defend their lack of giving to God's work by saying that they just aren't able to contribute right now. Either finances are tight or hearts are stingy toward giving. This message helps us understand the biblical mindset of giving, especially concerning missions work. You and I can't afford not to give to God's work when God promises to meet our needs as we trust Him.