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Philippians 1:6 [6] And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. (ESV) The post “Assurance Of Salvation” – September 17, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

Philippians 1:1–8 Greeting [1] Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: [2] Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. [3] I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, [4] always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, [5] because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day […] The post “Starting Strong” – September 10, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

Christ Came to Fulfill the Law [17] “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. [18] For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. [19] Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be […] The post “The Beatitudes: Trusting Truth” – August 13, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

Salt and Light [13] “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. [14] “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. [15] Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to […] The post “Living Out The Beatitudes” – August 6, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

[8] “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. (ESV) Matthew 5:8 The post “The Beatitudes: The attitude of Mercy” – June 9, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

[6] “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Matthew 5:6 The post “The Beatitudes: The Attitude Of Pursuing” – July 2, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

[5] “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. (ESV) Matthew 5:5 [1] Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! [2] For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. [3] Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. [4] Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. [5] Commit your way to the LORD; trust […] The post “The Beatitudes: The Attitude Of Meekness” – June 25, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

And the LORD appeared to him the same night and said, o“I am the God of Abraham your father. pFear not, for qI am with you and will bless you and multiply your offspring for my servant Abraham's sake.” 25 So he rbuilt an altar there and called upon the name of the LORD and pitched his tent there. And there Isaac's servants dug a well. Genesis 26:24-25 The post “Foundations For Fathers” – June 18, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

[4] “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. (ESV) Matthew 5:4 The post “The Beatitudes: The Attitude Of Mourning” – June 11, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

The Sermon on the Mount [1] Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. The Beatitudes [2] And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: [3] “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (ESV) Matthew 5: 1-3 The post “The Beatitudes: The Attitude Of A beggar” – June 4, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

[3] Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, [4] and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, [5] to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. (ESV) Titus 2:3–5 The post “A Mom's Life” – May 14, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

[9] Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. [10] As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. (ESV) James 5:9–10 The post “In The Meantime, Grudge Not” – May 7, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

[7] Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. [8] You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. (ESV) James 5:7–8 The post Be Patient: Jesus Is Coming Again! – April 30, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

[16] Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. [17] And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. [18] And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. [19] Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe […] The post Following His Resurrection, Follow Him! – April 23, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

[4] From Mount Hor they set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom. And the people became impatient on the way. [5] And the people spoke against God and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we loathe this worthless food.” [6] Then the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit […] The post Crossroads: Old Testament Picture Of A Believing Salvation – April 16, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

John 20:1–18 The Resurrection [1] Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. [2] So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” [3] So […] The post “Opened!” – April 9, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

“For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life.” Leviticus 17:11 The post Crossroads: Old Testament Picture of a Bloody Sacrifice – March 19, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” So Abraham rose early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and his son Isaac. And he […] The post Crossroads: Old Testament Picture Of A Beloved Son – March 12, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, ‘ Ephesians 6:18 The post “Praying: Finding Strength And Courage” – March 5, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘…and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God…' Ephesians 6:17b The post “Stand Strong: Carry The Sword Of The Spirit” – February 26, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘and take the helmet of salvation…' Ephesians 6:17a Ephesians 6:17a The post “Stand Strong: The Helmet Of Salvation” – February 19, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; ‘ Ephesians 6:16 The post “Carry The Shield of Faith” – February 12, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. ‘ Ephesians 6:15 The post Boots Of The Gospel Of Peace – February 5, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘…and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, ‘ Ephesians 6:14b The post The Breastplate of Righteousness – January 29, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able […] The post Stand Strong, Be Prepared – January 15, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘ Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” So the Pharisees said to him, “You are bearing witness about yourself; your testimony is not true.” ‘ John 8:12-13 The post In 2023 Flee The Darkness And See The Light – January 8, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘ “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the […] The post The Key To Being Sheep In 2023 – January 1, 2023 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of […] The post This Christmas, Discover The True Reason For The Season – December 25, 2022 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!' 2 Corinthians 9:15 ‘But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, […] The post This Christmas, Discover The Unspeakable Gift Of Jesus – December 18, 2022 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘ For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. ‘ Isaiah 9:6 ‘ “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” ‘ Luke 2:14 ‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give […] The post This Christmas, Experience The Prince Of Peace – December 11, 2022 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him.' 1 John 2:28-29 The post Being Ready For Christ This Christmas – December 4, 2022 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. ‘ Matthew 16:24 The post Commitment To Jesus Christ This Christmas – Nov. 27, 2022 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, ‘ The post Being Filled With The Spirit – November 20, 2022 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘ After many days the word of the Lord came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, show yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain upon the earth.” So Elijah went to show himself to Ahab. Now the famine was severe in Samaria. And Ahab called Obadiah, who was over the household. (Now Obadiah feared the Lord greatly, and when Jezebel cut off the prophets of the Lord , Obadiah took a hundred prophets and hid them by […] The post Being Faithful – November 13, 2022 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘ Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. ‘ Ephesians 5:1-2 The post An Encouraging Way To Walk – November 6, 2022 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. Let no corrupting talk […] The post Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit – October 30, 2022 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They have become callous and have given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity. But that is not the way you learned Christ!— assuming that […] The post Walking In Light – October 23, 2022 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about […] The post Building The Body Of Believers – October 16, 2022 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men.” ( In saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower regions, the earth? He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) And he gave […] The post Unity To Diversity – October 9, 2022 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father […] The post Walking Worthy – October 2, 2022 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.” As it is, you boast in your arrogance. […] The post If The Lord's Will… – September 25, 2022 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘ Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? ‘ James 4:11-12 The post Caution In Criticizing – September 18, 2022 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘Or do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, “He yearns jealously over the spirit that he has made to dwell in us”? But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you […] The post Drawing Close To The Lord – September 11, 2022 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.

‘What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, “You […] The post Good Works! – September 4, 2022 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.