Magnify the Lord

Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:28

A brief testimony of coming to the place of believing that God existed.

The first "God is Devotional" by Blog Author Mark R. Worden http://magnifythelord.wordpress.com/god-is/

Dealing with sin in the local church can be messy, but Jesus gives us detailed teaching on how to do it. To maintain harmony in the local church we must follow His teaching!

What does it mean to be "discerning the body" in 1 Corinthians 11:29? How should this be applied in our communion services?

Pro 14:1 The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.

Why is love so important for Christians?

Because of God's eternal gifts we can love Him for ever. We can love because He first loved us.

Are you a child of God? This message explores how one is born into God's family and then teaches us how to be in relationship with God as our Father.

This message explores the relationship of God the Father with God the Son as and ultimate example of Fatherhood.

Communion and Gratitude

A study and message on the grace of God! Grace to you my Brethren!

This message was preached at Temple Baptist Church of Richland, Washington during the evening service on September 26. We were blessed by the fellowship and encouragement of this special congregation of believers.

Idols are what keep us from loving God. Do you have any Idols? If so you don't love God!

Romans 8:28 teaches that God can turn something bad into something good for those who love God. We can see this in Jesus' life as He was attacked by the Jews again in our passage - Mathew 22:15-22.

Someone once wrote, "Parables are like may-sided precious stones, cut so as to cast luster in more than one direction" The Parable of the marriage feast is one of Jesus' last parables, just days before his death on the cross.

In a similar way that Nathan used a story to bring conviction of sin to David, Jesus uses a parable to confront the religious leaders with their sin. David repented but the leaders of Judaism did not. They rejected their Messiah!

We are commanded in Scripture to "Hold Fast!" I Thessalonians 5:21 II Timothy 1:13 Hebrews 3:6 Hebrews 4:14 Hebrews 10:23 How are you doing?

America! "It is the best of times and the worst of times!" It is time to repent and turn to Christ with the whole heart.

How we relate with God our Father!

Mothers. be ready to teach Mothers, be ready to teach the Bible Mothers, be ready to teach the Bible at every opportunity and in every activity of life

How are we to prepare our hearts for communion? I Corinthians 11:27-29 suggests at least the following two ways: 1) We must examine ourselves and 2) We must discern the Lord's body.

The Christian life is a life of work. We cannot please God through laziness.

I. The Christian life begins through faith - Ephesians 2:1-10 II. The Christian life continues through faith - (Various Scriptures that exhort us not to faint but to trust God!)

He is Risen - He is Risen indeed!

Paul gloried in the cross! Do you? Galatians 6:14, "But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world."

The heart attitude of Christian worship is realized by not confusing the forms of worship with the essence of worship!

The attitude of christian contentment is characterized by two life changing thoughts: 1. God will never leave me or forsake me! Hebrews 13:5-6 2. Material things will never satisfy me! I Timothy 6:6-10

A Steward's attitude is characterized by the following 2 thoughts: 1. God has entrusted everything I have to me. It is not mine; it is His. 2. God will hold me accountable for everything He has entrusted to me

1. OT Saints Exemplified a Life of Sojourning - Hebrews 11:13-16 2. NT Saints are called to a Life of Sojourning - 1 Peter 1:17; 2:11-12 3. Jesus teachers us the attitude of a Christian sojourner - Matthew 6:19-24

1. Jesus gives us a picture of heaven - John 14:2 2. Jesus gives us a promise of heaven - John 14:3 3. Jesus give us a path to heaven - John 14:4-6

There are many lessons from Numbers 17 and 20. We gleaned three major lessons: 1. God's persistence in communicating His will to His people, 2. Rebellious and Mixed up thinking go together, 3. When God speaks we need to obey Him!

Three practical questions about loving others: 1. How can I love others? 2. How can I demonstrate my love for others? 3. How can I grow in my love for others?

I John 4:19 "We love him, because he first loved us." Three Question: I. How can I love God? II. How can I demonstrate my love for God? III. How can I grow in my love for God? To know Him is to love Him; to love Him is to know Him! We are sorry that the first message in this sermon was not recorded. If you would like the outline drop us a note.

Preached at a Men's Fellowship meeting.

A clear vision for evangelism . . . 1. Begins with worship before witness 2. Continues with prayer before power Matthew 28:16-20 Acts 1:8-14

note: The recording quality was poor on this sermon, sorry. Other than that it will challenge you to trust God as your faithful protector.

1. God is not a respecter of persons 2. God's judgment of sin is affected by the motive behind our sin 3. God wants us to remember His commandments

People like to think of God as anything else, but not as Judge!

There are many lessons one can learn from Numbers 13 and 14. This message draws out 5 lessons about influence that sounds a warning about the influence we receive from others and the influence we are being to others.

God is faithful to provide fellowship - I Cor. 1:9, affliction - Psalm 119:75, and for His calling in our lives - I Thes. 5:24

Our church theme for 2010 is GOD IS FAITHFUL! Jesus Christ is our faithful High Priest. Will you think about God's faithfulness?( Hebrews 2:17-3:1) Will you allow God's faithfulness to affect your daily decisions? (Hebrews 4:14-16). Will you judge God faithful in 2010? (Hebrews 11:11)

Among the many lessons of Numbers 12, where Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses, we see 7 lessons about sin. Will you deal with the sins of your heart and mouth in 2010? By God's grace and mercy you can!

9 blessings for reading our Bibles! With all these blessings, why would we neglect to read the Bible in 2010? 3 testimonies from those who were blessed by God in their Bible reading in 2009.

Who was this Jesus who was born in a manger?

The hope and blessings of Christ's two comings have much to do with deliverance from the penalty, power, and practice of sin. Jesus came to take away our sins and to destroy the works of the Devil.

There is hope for the physically blind as well as the spiritually blind. Jesus Christ brings hope to this world of sin and hardship. Let's spread His Hope and light this Christmas

In this service recording you will hear the salvation testimonies of three candidates for church membership, a brief message about our responsibilities to one another as Brothers and Sisters in Christ, and one person being baptized in obedience to Christ.

I. The call to give thanks II. Some reasons to give thanks III. Some situations to give thanks IV. Some results of giving thanks

Pastor Mark said that he would bring a devotional but the Lord burdened his heart to preach a salvation message to reach those who are still without Christ. The message focused on God's Goodness and Man's Salvation.

1. Whom God calls, He will make wise hearted, He will stir your heart to be willing to follow and do it. 2. Whom God calls, He will enable by His Spirit to accomplish His work.