In this chapter Jesus uses an illustration from everyday life in first century Palestine that everyone would have easily understood. Certain parts of that illustration are a little confusing to most of us. He talked about sheep, shepherds, thieves, doorkeepers, doors, and hired hands. What does all this mean? At night shepherds often herded their… Read More »
Chapter Three
Today I want to focus on interpreting two verses in this chapter. Jesus told Nicodemus in verses 5-6 that “unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” What… Read More »
God Answers A Prayer
One of our members was excited when I spoke with him on the phone earlier today because one of his friends had gotten saved Sunday at a local Baptist church. He had been witnessing to this man and was burdened for him. In fact he came to the altar this past Sunday @ FBC and… Read More »
Sunday Highlights 2.9.2014
Praise the Lord! God moved among us this morning and people were saved. After 14 people prayed to receive Christ last week, God poured even more blessings on us today. About 20 people decided to join FBC this morning, 12 of them by profession of faith and believer’s baptism. Bless His holy name! We are… Read More »
Sunday Highlights 2.2.2014
What a day! God blessed in so many ways and demonstrated that He is still in the business of changing lives. As most of you know, we showed the “Defining Moments” video from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. This video features testimonies from three individuals whose lives were radically transformed by God’s grace. Their stories… Read More »
Sunday Highlights 1.5.2014
It may have been cold and wet outside today, but the first Sunday of 2014 was filled with blessings.Here are a few of them: A young man accepted Jesus as his Savior during the invitation in our 10:30 am service. We also had two children make public professions of faith in the 9:10 service. Jesus… Read More »
Faith and Salvation
Read the following Bible verses several times: Ecclesiastes 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Having read this verse several times, what is God saying to you? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________… Read More »
The Place Where Salvation Can Be Found
Read the following Bible verse several times: Acts 4:12 “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Having read this verse several times, what is God saying to you? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Answer these questions: What is salvation? What are… Read More »
Birthdays and Smiles
Tuesday was my grandson Liam’s second birthday. He and his mom are staying with us this week, so before I left for the office I was able to wish him “happy birthday.” He had gotten up earlier and was playing in bed with his mom when I entered the room to say good bye. He… Read More »