I. A Name For The Decisions Of Life

     A. His Authority Is Unequaled

     B. His Ability Is Unmatched

 II. A Name For The Demands Of Life

     A. He Created It All

     B. He Controls It All

III. A Name For The Difficulties Of Life

     A. He Loves Us

     B. He Leads Us

IV. A Name For The Disturbances Of Life

     A. We Can Rest In Him

     B. We Can Rely On Him

Preached at Northcrest Baptist Church, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor, Dr. Dan Lanier, December 2, 2012.

Bro. Paul Davis

Psalm 118:1

I.  THE BENEFITS OF “THANKSLIVING”

    A.  “THANKSLIVING” WILL INCREASE YOUR PERSONAL HAPPINESS  Philippians 4:4

    B.  “THANKSLIVING” WILL IMPROVE YOUR WITNESS FOR CHRIST 1 Peter 2:12

    C.  “THANKSLIVING” WILL ENHANCE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS Romans 1:8; 1 Corinthians 1:4; Ephesians 1:16; Philippians 1:3; Colossians 1:3

    D.  “THANKSLIVING” WILL SOLIDIFY YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD Hebrews 12:25; 1 Thessalonians 5:18

II. HOW TO DEVELOP A “THANKSLIVING” LIFESTYLE

    A.  REMEMBER THAT EVERYTHING WE HAVE IS FROM GOD Psalm 24:1; 1 Corinthians 4:7; James 1:17

    B.  AVOID COMPLAINING Psalm 77:3; Philippians 2:13

    C.  DAILY GIVE THANKS Ephesians 5:19

“THANKSLIVING” LIFESTYLE - ASK YOURSELF

 #1 Which do you tend to talk about more – your blessings, or your disappointments?

 #2 Are you a complainer, always grumbling, always finding fault with your circumstances? 

#3 Are you content with what you have, or always dissatisfied and wanting more? 

#4 Do you find it easier to count your blessings, or is it easier to count your afflictions? 

#5 Do you express thanks to others when they help you, or do you just take it as your due?

#6 Would others say that you are a thankful person?

Drake Nosco

Psalm 27:4

Drake Nosco preaches during our morning worship on November 25, 2012.  Drake grew up at Northcrest.  He now serves part time at a church in Belzoni, Mississippi.  Introduction by Paul Davis, Worship Pastor.

Dr. Dan Lanier

Genesis 22:1-12

 

I. THE PURPOSE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           A. God wants to reveal certain concepts to us.

B. God wants to reveal His faithfulness to us when we are going through the  test.

C. God wants to teach us new truth. 

D. God wants to reveal to us the need for spiritual growth.

II. THE PROMISE

A. God will Control the Testing. He knows what we can endure.

B. God will be your Companion in the Testing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

III. The Perplexity  

A. It is Unreasonable – Why God?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       B. It is Untimely – Why now?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 C. It is Unfair – Why are You doing this to me?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 D. It is Unbearable – Why such a heavy burden?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

IV. The Pain

V. The Progression                                                                                    

VI. The Perspective

VII. The Performance

VII. The Profit

Dr. Dan Lanier

Genesis 12:1, 17:18, 22:2

 

I. A Land To Leave Gen. 12:1, 4

 

II. A Love To Let Go Gen. 17:18

 

III. A Life To Lose Gen. 22: 1-2

Dr. Dan Lanier

Revelation 7

I. There is no promise too hard for God to keep.

A. They are selected

B. They are sealed

C. They are servants

D. They are sent

II. There is no person too hard for God to save.

III. There is no problem too hard for God to solve.

November 4, 2012

  I. Christians are to influence the society in which they live Matthew 5:13-14 & Matthew 22:21

 II. Christians are to pray for their government leaders  1 Timothy 2:1-3

III. Christians are to respect and obey their government leaders  Romans 13:1-7

IV. Christians should elect to office those candidates who will uphold and mirror, in their personal lives, Biblical righteousness   Exodus 20:1-17

 V. Candidates should mirror biblical standards of righteousness in public policy    Proverbs 14:34

VI. Christians should endeavor to live their lives so that God can and will bless them and their nation Ephesians 5:1-13

Paul Davis is the Worship Pastor at Northcrest Baptist Church, Meridian, MS. Dr. Dan Lanier is Senior Pastor.

Dr. Dan Lanier

1 Kings 18:16-21

 

I. When Confronting This Culture, EXPECT a Reaction

 

II. When Confronting This Culture, EXPRESS God’s Truth

    1. Biblical Truth

    2. Jesus and the Cross

    3. Sin

    4. The Mission of the Church

 

III. When Confronting The Culture EXTEND God’s Command

REVELATION 6:15-17

 

I. THE FIRST SEAL IS MILITANT CONQUEST

 

II. THE SECOND SEAL IS MURDEROUS CONFLICTS

 

III. THE THIRD SEAL IS MEAGER CROPS

 

IV. THE FOURTH SEAL IS MANIFOLD CARNAGE

 

V. THE FIFTH SEAL IS MARTYRED CHRISTIANS

 

VI. THE SIXTH SEAL IS MASSIVE CATACLYSM

Mark 10:46-52

 

I. What Do You Want Jesus To Do For You?   Mark 10:51

A. It Was A Personal Question

B. It Was A Probing Question

C. It Was A Promising Question

 

II. How Badly Do You Want Him To Do It?   Mark 10:48

 

III. What Are You Going To Do With It After You Get It?    Mark 10:52