January 2010
Be Assured
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (Jan 31 2010)
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 (Jan 31 2010)
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 (Jan 27 2010)
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 (Jan 24 2010)
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 (Jan 24 2010)
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.
One Little Issue
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (Jan 20 2010)
Series: 2 Chronicles
From time to time, all of us are distracted by seemingly insignificant issues. Like an irritating mosquito bite, these issues can cause us to become frustrated and unproductive because of one little thing. Towards the end of Asa's life, he had one little issue that threatened to put a stain on his character. How did he respond, and what can you and I learn from this story?
ROUTE -- Church Goals for 2010
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (Jan 17 2010)
Grace Baptist Church's theme for 2010 is ROUTE - Movin' On Down the Road! In this "family meeting" message, Pastor Amsbaugh lays out what God has put on his heart for this upcoming year. Each letter of the word ROUTE stands for an aspect of our ministries that we will enhance or initiate with God's grace in 2010.
Stopping to Ask for Directions
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (Jan 17 2010)
In a world full of roads and pathways, it's good to know that the Bible is our map. Better than Mapquest of even a GPS, God in His Word offers wisdom to help us stay on the narrow road. Even people who dislike stopping to ask for directions will benefit from this message which reminds us of the reasons to ask and the positive results of asking God for directions.
Results of Seeking God
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (Jan 13 2010)
Series: 2 Chronicles
When Asa was king, there was a significant movement among the people to whole-heartedly seek after God. Their entire perspective changed and as a restult, many aspects of their life and service for God were positively effected by their new desire to seek after God. The results of this devotion are highlighted in this sermon and serve as a motivation for us to seek after God.
What Can Melchizedek Teach Us About Missions?
by Missionary Paul Hostetler (Jan 10 2010)
Paul Hostetler, missionary to Madagascar, preaches from Genesis 14 about what Abram's encounter with Melchizedek can teach us out missions and our own inclination to sacrifice our walk with God in order to gain more material possessions.