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The Light Of The World

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 1, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines Jesus as light in the world and our responsibility to share that light.

John 8 (2) I Am the Light of the World - Read John 8:12 A number of years ago, Gladys, Drew and I took a trip out west and visited Carlsbad Caverns. We made a number of memories on that trip. That was the trip When Drew and I hiked up the side of a mountain, where I promptly fell into a patch ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

True Believers

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 1, 2021

Next in series on John, examines the difference between believing in Jesus and being a believer in Jesus. It looks at what it means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ.

John 8 (3b) A True Disciple - Read John 8:31-47, 59 I stand before you today, upset, because of what I have to share with you; but also grateful to a merciful God Who allows me to do so. Did you notice how verse 31 began? “Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in Him.” Now notice how the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47, John 8:31-59

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Know It's God?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 7, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines how one can recognize God's voice when He's speaking to you.

HOW DO I KNOW IT’S GOD? - Read John 10:1-6 In this passage, Jesus says in verse 2, “the sheep listen to His voice.” In verse 4, “and His sheep will follow Him because they recognize His voice.” These are 2 very important statements. The sheep listen to His voice and the sheep recognize His ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Everyone Is Asking Series

Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Mar 25, 2020

After Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead there was quite a stir in Jerusalem. The Chief Priests and Pharisees called a meeting of the ruling council and asked, "What do we do now?" How about today? How do we answer the covid-19 crisis?

The Question Everyone Is Asking Text: John 11:45-57 Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what he did, believed in him, 46 but some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. 47 So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the council ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Foursquare

A New Encounter With God Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 10, 2021

Next in series on Genesis, examines Abraham's encounter with God.

Genesis 17 - Read Genesis 16:15 - 17:1 Abram was 86 years old when he and Sarai decided they would help God. He was 86 years old when he last heard from God. We read in chapter 17 and verse 1 that Abram was 99 years old when God next spoke to him again. 13 years without hearing from God. 13 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When The Devil Steals Your Joy?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 7, 2022

Addresses necessary steps to reacquiring your joy, from Psalm 51.

Psalm 51 WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE DEVIL STEALS YOUR JOY? - Read Psalm 51 In verse 12 of this passage, David writes, “Restore the joy of your salvation to me.” Restore the joy of Your salvation to me. Can the Devil steal your joy? You better believe he can steal your joy. He has many tools at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of God

Contributed by Gregory Peterson on Aug 17, 2022

Have you ever thought about what God is – His character. You may not realize it, but that is what He desires us to become. These verses have a lot to show us about becoming more like our Lord.

Have you ever thought about what God is – His character. You may not realize it, but that is what He desires us to become. These verses have a lot to show us about becoming more like our Lord. In context Micah is beginning a hymn of praise that concludes his song of victory as He looks to the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

When Christians Worship

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 19, 2022

An examination of Christian worship

When Christians Worship John 4 - Read John 4:1-24 Jesus looked into the heart of a woman that life had beaten down. He looked into the heart of woman the world had rejected and that still made fun of her. Jesus looked into the thirsty, empty soul of that bright and thoughtful woman, and saw her ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Only The Gospel Can Fix This

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 22, 2022

An examination of the Gospel and it's transforming power

Only the Gospel Can Fix This Romans Read Romans 1:18-32 I know it is tempting sometimes to look at the world, to look at society, and to say, “It is too late. The world is going to hell in a hand basket. There is nothing I can do about it. There is nothing I can do to change things. To want to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Respond When A Brother Falls. A Response To The Southern Baptist Convention Report

Contributed by Gene Gregory on May 24, 2022

This an account of how Christians respond when fellow believers fall, and specifically examines a response to recent revelations from the Southern Baptist Convention.

2 Samuel 12 How do you respond when a brother falls? - Read 2 Samuel 12 This is the sad account of King David when he was confronted by the prophet Nathan after he sinned greatly. We all know people, perhaps some of them close to us, who have led great lives, who have been great blessings to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Holding On To My Faith Part 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Newhouse on Mar 29, 2022

God empowers us to STAY up before He SHOWS up so that we don’t MESS up what He is SETTING up — and it all begins when we hold on to our faith.

Holding on To My Faith – Part 2 Romans 4:20-22 I hate to be the bearer of important news, but I think I should inform you and remind you—you will have to go through some things. You might be saved/sanctified/spirit-filled/speak in tongues/fire-baptized/anointed and appointed—but you are still ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Characters Of Christmas 1 Zacharias And Elizabeth

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 26, 2023

First in series leading up to Christmas. This series addresses characters met in the Christmas account.

Characters of Christmas 1 Zacharias and Elizabeth This morning I would like to see what the Bible says about some of the characters involved with Christmas. We are going to read a bit more of scripture than we usually do, so let me encourage you to grab a Bible from the back, if you don’t have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Go On 2?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 8, 2023

Funeral message for a friend

Funeral for Jim Fles Funeral - How do we go on? Welcome & Greeting Today we gather to celebrate and remember the life of Jim Fles. Funerals are never fun, especially when it’s for someone who has meant so much to so many. We remember that Jesus Himself was heartbroken over the death of a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Characters Of Christmas - Shepherds And Wisemen Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 10, 2023

This is the third in the series, Characters of Christmas. This message looks at the Shepherds and the wisemen.

Characters of Christmas 3 Shepherds and Wisemen - Read Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12 In these passages new find the accounts of 2 different groups of people, first the shepherds and second the wise men. These are very different groups of people, from very different backgrounds. I. DIFFERENCES ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Was Borm

Contributed by Gregory Peterson on Dec 20, 2022

Explore some of the reasons Jesus was born, often teach our children that Jesus came, but seldom do we help them understand why He came. Perhaps we have never considered this or have come up with the idea this scripture presents but not the why. Explore that today.

I. Jesus was born to save His people from their sins. This implies that each of us is guilty of sin. Romans 3:23 affirms that, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Sin has caused a separation between us and God, a complete breaking of fellowship with Him. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist