First Roanoke Podcast

Psalm 126:5-6 (ESV).  “Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.

1. Planting for the Harvest
2. Provisions for the Harvest
3. Praises for the Harvest

Proverbs 6:6-8 (NIV)
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! 7 It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, 8 yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.

1. The Ways of the Wise
[App.] The Wise Christian will not be Lazy.

2. The Will of the Worker
[App.] Remember Faithfulness is an Inside Out Experience.

3. The Wealth of the Watchful
[App.] The Reward ofResisting Procrastination

“Ask the Lord for rain in the springtime; it is the LORD who sends the thunderstorms. He gives showers of rain to all people, and plants of the field to everyone.” - Zechariah 10:1 (NIV)

1. GOD’S GOODNESS IS REVEALED IN THE RAIN
[App.] Trust God for whatever your need is in life.

2. GOD’S GOODNESS IS REVEALED IN THE STORMS
[App.] Thank God for His goodness in the thunderstorms.

3. GOD’S GOODNESS IS REVEALED IN THE FIELDS
[App.] Ask God to help you plant good seeds in your life.

Do you think the idea of Holiness is only for super religious people like ministers and missionaries? Well today on Monday Matters, Patrick Lawrence and Bryan Smith discuss why “Holiness is Not an Option” for every Christian as they continue with their study of Jerry Bridges classic work, “The Pursuit of Holiness.”

Today we introduce Patrick Lawrence, our minister to Young Adults at First Roanoke. Together, Patrick and Pastor Bryan begin a multiple part study on "The Pursuit of Holiness" by Jerry Bridges.

PSALM 46:1-2 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.

I. THE PERIL THAT WE FEAR
II. THE PROBLEMS THAT WE FACE
III. THE PROMISES THAT WE BELIEVE