Valley View Baptist Church

Tonight we heard testimonies from many of the couples who attended our 2018 Marriage Retreat this past weekend with Bro. Scott Pauley. It was a wonderful weekend filled with Biblical truths, wonderful fellowship, and many laughs.

If you were able to attend, we hope it was a blessing to you. If you were not able to join us, go ahead and make plans now to join us next year!

How often do we get excited to share a story or experience with others? Maybe you witnessed the aftermath of an accident on the highway and shared the story with your coworkers once you got to work. Or maybe you were in the stadium and got to see the dramatic finish to a come from behind victory and couldn't wait to share that experience with others.

Often times we are very eager to share our experiences with others. But, when it comes to witnessing for Jesus, we shy away from that eagerness and ignore our duty.

If that is you, realize that it could be that you are missing the key. This morning we explore The Key to Witnessing; Compassion.

Over the last few weeks Bro, Mike has been walking us through the pieces of spiritual armor outlines in Ephesians 6. Tonight, we focus on the Helmet of Salvation.

The head is vitally important medically and spiritually. The Bible puts a lot of emphasis on not only the head, but also the mind. Satan knows where our weaknesses are, and there are a couple of key ways that he will attack our minds. He will make us doubt God and His Word (especially concerning our salvation). But also when we deal with various temptations.

Pick up your helmet and protect your mind!

There is something that each and every one of us could give to God each and every day, and yet we all withhold it from Him; gratitude.

We typically only think of giving thanks to God during the fall Thanksgiving season. Why is that? Why can't we carry an attitude of gratitude throughout the year? It's not an emotion only intended for a season.

In the book of Luke we find the story of the ten lepers who were cleansed of their condition. Yet only one of them returned to the Lord to give thanks. Are you in the minority, giving Him thanks? Or do you find yourself in the majority of people who fail to do so?

Give Him Thanks today!

This evening Bro. Mike Meade showed us what it means to take up the Shield of Faith as we assemble our spiritual armor.

But, before we can truly use the Shield of Faith effectively, we must first understand what faith is. Is Satan throwing fiery darts at you today? Then take up your Shield of Faith, trust in God, and put your faith in something reliable!