Are you happy? Richard Wurmbrand was a preacher who was arrested in 1948 when the Communists wanted to take control of the churches in Romania. Richard suffered 14 years of imprisonment and torture for the cause of Christ. Here's what he says about happiness: "It was strictly forbidden to preach to other prisoners.
2 Timothy 3 - Expository Sermons A verse-by-verse sermon series on the book of 2 Timothy 3. Disclaimer: This chapter is not a cupcakes and rainbows chapter. It's a pretty rough chapter because it deals with the last days. For this reason, some of the material is very hard-hitting. However, if you can "endure to the
Revival equals Commitment The commitment of football FANS is what makes football a multi-million dollar business. The FANS, aren't part of the team. Many of them have never even played football. However, they are specially dedicated to supporting "their team". As a matter of fact, if you talk about "their team", they're offended!
The Eternal Word The Word is the creator. That same Word was said to have dwelt among us in a body of flesh. John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things
Is it right? Don't ask: Does it work? Ask: Is it right? Don't ask: Will this be fun? Ask: Will this be right? Don't ask: Is there another way? Ask: Is the other way, right? Don't ask: Can we get better results? Ask: Will the results we get, be right? Don't ask: Should
Parental Sentiment The following article was written by Pastor Thomas Irvin. It's a great reminder of the importance of faithful parenting. Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Undoubtedly, Proverbs 22:6 is among the
The word as a hammer The Old Testament prophet, Jeremiah, likens the word of God to a hammer. Jeremiah 23:29 Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? As a powerful hammer, the word of God is used to crush everything
The word as a fire The Old Testament prophet, Jeremiah, likened the word of God as a fire. Jeremiah 23:29 Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; The word is designed to conform us unto holiness. Therefore, the dross in our life must be removed. The word of God serves
The word is enriching The word is designed to enrich you. Psalm 19:7-10 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the
Attributes of God - Sermons Those in attendance at Bear Trail Baptist Church's 2024 Bible Conference on the Attributes of God were well feed, from God's word. Keying in God's attributes during this conference was such a spiritual feast, that I wanted you to get in on the blessings. Below are the link to all
The word as a bow In Habakkuk 3, the Lord presented as a man of war, armed with a bow, likened to His word. Habakkuk 3:9 Thy bow was made quite naked, according to the oaths of the tribes, even thy word. Selah. The Bible says it "was made quite naked" - meaning, it’
The word is truth ONE: The word of God is truth. * John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. TWO: The word of God identifies the man of God as truthful. * 1 Kings 17:24 And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou art a
The word is a mirror The Word of God is likened to a mirror. James 1:22-24 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face
The word as a lamp and light. The Word of God is likened to a lamp and a light. No one walks around their house while it's dark, with the lights out. It's too easy to stumble and fall. Instead, we turn on the lamp, so we'll have some light to see. The same is true with
Attributes of God - Bible Conference It's an honor to be a part of Bear Trail Baptist Church's annual Bible Conference that is starting this evening, Monday, December 30th at 7 pm. Would you please pray for all the preachers and the families who are traveling in today, as well as for all the Bear Trail
The word and water A dry bar of soap isn't helpful without water. The water is what allows us to build up a good lather of soap, to get cleaned up. Like a hot shower, with fresh water, after a long day of work on the farm - it's refreshing! The Word of God
The word is a seed The Word of God is likened to a seed. Luke 8:11-15 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe
The word is a sword The Word of God is likened to a SWORD. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts
The Saviour Matthew 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Who is the Saviour? Thou shalt call his name JESUS What does the Saviour do? He shall SAVE Who does the Saviour, save? His
What to read, when to read When In Sorrow Read John 14 When Men Fail You Read Psalm 27 When You Have Sinned Read Psalm 51 & 1 John 1:9 When You Worry Read Matthew 6:19-34 When You Are In Danger Read Psalm 91 When God Seems Far Away Read Psalm 139 If You Are
Our Church is OPEN Pilgrim Baptist Church believes that Jesus is the reason for ALL the seasons. We also realize that many people today key in on the Christmastime of the year as: "Jesus being the reason for this season". Because of this, let it be known, that our church will be open for
What are we going to do? Exodus 34:6 describes The LORD God as: merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth. Since all of us could use another chance at something - longsuffering sure becomes a great blessing. Since we all are ignorant of some things - truth really does becomes a prized
Purposeful training In the horse world, if you need a horse quickly and have the extra money, you'll likely purchase an older horse, already trained to do the specific tasks needed. On the other side of the market, there are also those who will only purchase younger horses who've had little to
2 Timothy 2 - Expository Sermons A verse-by-verse sermon series on the book of 2 Timothy 2 Sermon #1: 2 Timothy 2:1-4 A bloody book in the midst of a spiritual war! Sermon #2: 2 Timothy 2:5 The American Idol of Sports. Sermon #3: 2 Timothy 2:6-7 It's time to labor for the
Reason, relate and think critically The "traditional" education model became very good at teaching children how to be robotic "job-doers", who would grow into being robotic "job-givers." In this model, children are rewarded for "memorizing" what they're told to memorize. They would receive passing grades when they "did what they're told". Although, memorizing facts and