Tuesday, November 30, 2010
International Mission Board :: Pray
This is an amazing testimony to the compassion and power of God and His faithfulness at work through His humble saints! International Mission Board :: Pray
Friday, November 19, 2010
Invitation to a Bible Study
You are invited to join our men's bible study beginning this Sunday @ 5pm at the Church.
A group of men have been meeting for some time on Sunday nights to study the book of Genesis. It has been a fruitful study, but we have decided to change course for a few weeks and embark on a book study that relates to living out our Christian faith in our ever-growing secular world.
The video series that I have chosen to use is based on the book, "How Should We Then Live?" by the late Christian thinker/apologist, Francis Schaeffer. This study includes 10 different episodes (25-30 minutes each), with each episode looking at a different era of history, beginning with the Roman age. In each video Dr. Schaeffer's intention is to demonstrate how a Christian world-view (a way of thinking about the world) is essential for possessing an understanding about the meaning of our lives.
As Christians we encounter people everyday who exist without knowing that TRUTH exists. So many people wonder aimlessly through life; subject to whatever the current philosophy of life may happen to be; without ever having any significant reason for their existence. But the Bible testifies to the glorious fact that meaning and truth are ultimately discovered in knowing Jesus Christ, who is, "The Way, the Truth, and the Life." In each of the 10 lessons, using a significant era in history, Schaeffer will show the futility of trying to find meaning in life apart from God
We will plan to meet for 10 weeks corresponding to the 10 lessons (taking December 26 and January 2 off) Each study will last approximately 1 hour. We will begin at 5pm, watch the video, and then conclude with a discussion of the video material. A study guide will be provided.
Please feel free to invite anyone else that you think might be interested.
God bless,
Pastor David Gibbs
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Perfection is measured in Grace
Our willingness to extend grace to others is a measure of our perfection. Unlike most whose claim to perfection is associated with the doing of good things or the abstaining of doing bad things, the one who is to be perfect like His heavenly Father is to demonstrate this perfection through loving, not merely those who are lovable, but especially through loving those who possess no "lovable" qualities. Do I pray for my enemies, for the one who criticizes my efforts, or the efforts of my family; for the one who refuses to acknowledge me or who treats me with contempt; for the one who has robbed me and refused to admit it; for the one who is despised? Jesus shows us that it is the character of the heavenly Father to love; that His perfection is demonstrated in His love for His enemies. We, as His children, are to be no less; we are to show grace; to love our enemies; and in doing so we will reflect the perfect nature of our heavenly Father.
Neither eyes or hands, but heart that's the issue
Reading from Matthew 5:27-30 I was struck by the verse relating to adultery beginning in the heart. It appeared to me, for the first time (for those who have seen this, please pardon my weakness in thought) that when Jesus says if the eye or the hand is the real reason for the sin, then be rid of them, that he was, for lack of a better term, being sarcastic. He had already said that the issue was the heart. It appears to me that he mentions the eye and hand to demonstrate the severity of the issue. Even if one eye or one hand were removed, still one of each would remain. The heart, the heart, the heart must be removed, must be remade. That is his point. We lust because our heart is corrupt. Jesus has come to give us a new heart Jer 31:33. Thankful for salvation, for without it, not only would I loose my eyes and hands in hell, but I fear my entire soul, as well.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Philip Yancey: A Living Stream in the Desert | Christianity Today | A Magazine of Evangelical Conviction
Please take time to read this wonderful article. The Gospel truly does transform. Let us trust Jesus and live to His glory
Thursday, November 11, 2010
China Prints 80 Millionth Bible; Demands Not Met | Christianpost.com
What an awesome testimony, but still more needs to be done! Let's continue to pray for the believers in China and that the government of China would loosen restrictions on the publication and distribution of the Bible.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Christian Pakistani Woman Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy | Christianpost.com
We must always remember that to be a follower of Christ comes at a great cost. For some it means premature death through injustice; for others it means a lifetime of surrendering our own wants and needs in service to our Lord!
Monday, November 8, 2010
The Apocalypse by Keith Mathison | Reformed Theology Articles at Ligonier.org
Helpful thoughts toward gaining a biblical understanding of Revelation
Friday, November 5, 2010
A Feast Fit for the King | Christianity Today | A Magazine of Evangelical Conviction
Thoughtful article providing a Christian response to the current debate over what constitutes responsible eating A Feast Fit for the King | Christianity Today | A Magazine of Evangelical Conviction
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Nation & World | Massacre shatters Christians in Iraq | Seattle Times Newspaper
Heartbreaking article! I fear this is not the way to win a nation to democracy
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