Grace Baptist Church

Unfamiliar challenges are difficult, right? Whenever you are challenged to try something new you are stretched. A new school, a new group of friends, or perhaps a new trial like an illness or failure can all be uncomfortable.And yet, if we move forward into the unknown challenge with others that we know well and know the challenge well, we can go forward with some confidence and assurance. This is exactly what the Lord does for us as we move forward with Him.This Sunday, we will continue to find Christ in the Old Testament and find the comfort of His presence. Even in the most difficult of transitions in life, if He is with us, we need not fear!Join us Sunday and praise the Lord for this great truth.

Have you ever disagreed with someone? Of course you have. How about other Christians? What do we do when we disagree with other Christians? We have had a multitude of items lately that no doubt you have had to disagree with everyone to one extent or another. In Romans 14 (See below), the Lord outlines what our approach should be over items that Christians have differences of opinion. Let's thank the Lord for the peace and unity He provides even in the midst of these differences. We are thankful that our unity in Christ and His Gospel far outshines the differences of opinion on minor matters. We will praise the Lord for HIS peace and dive into Romans 14 this Sunday at Grace.

This Sunday falls on a very significant day in world History. As you may know, October 31st is regarded as the beginning of the Reformation. On this day in 1517, Martin Luther asked for a public theological debate about several key issues (95 to be exact). These issues centered around what we summarize as the solas of the Reformation. Sola or Alone - Scripture Alone, Christ Alone, Faith Alone, Grace Alone, and to the Glory of God Alone.These are great themes! We will sing through each of them this Sunday and then look at another Scripture text where we see the Deity of Christ in the Old Testament. Jesus did indeed walk in many scenes of the Tanack. This Sunday we will enjoy one of my favorite scenes - Genesis 22 (text below).

Job faced many difficulties and yet he was able to see past his day and even past our day to know that he would be vindicated at the resurrection. Why- Because He had a Redeemer -Text below-.--Let's look at this Redeemer this Sermon as we begin a mini-series on Christ in the Tanach. Jesus walks through all the pages of your Bible.

As we consider Paul's prophecy about a day in which -they will not endure sound doctrine,- it is important to remember that the Lord knew the day. The Lord encourages His church to continue to move victoriously forward through the power of His Word.

Messages come at you non-stop. Text, picture, audio-visual--the world screams and subtly whispers to us our attention to take action. We cannot stop the messages from coming our way, and yet we can be careful to hear God's messages and share His message with others. This was Paul's final challenge to Timothy while waiting for his own death sentence.

If your foundation is shaky, all you do on it is dangerous. This is the life lesson that Jesus shares as He concludes the Sermon on the Mount.

I am astounded each time I hear of a well-known pastor or church leader who no longer professes what they taught so boldly about the Gospel. This does not mean the way was false, but that they were false- In fact, they were most likely a wolf along the way. --Last Sunday Jesus directed us to the way to God. This Sunday He is going to guard us against the wolves who are along the way. Beware lest you be taken, or lest you be a wolf in the sheep's way-

Christ's conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount is one of exhortation. He does not leave us on the fence but prods us forward in a commitment to discipleship. Follow Him- The road is narrow, but the road leads to life.

When we consider the anniversary of 9-11 we remember those who fell and who served faithfully during those dark hours. We also remember God's use of trials in our lives as we endure them. Our darkest times are often times of greatest spiritual growth.--In this message, we consider this theme and praise the Lord for how He is in control even in our greatest trials. Let's trust Him- We will consider James 5-10-11 as our encouragement to endure in trial.