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In the world of new and improved technology, we have become very dependent on modern technology and medication. These advancements have been a blessing from God allowing this great knowledge in doctors and nurses. We have become so accustomed to depending on this knowledge acquired by man, that we at times forget the Great Physician and His power! He can perform miracles when man has no solution. Even greater, God can perform a procedure that no man could ever perform, a spiritual surgery to change a heart of sin and wash it white as snow! Today, whether you need a physical or spiritual miracle, call on the One that can make all things possible! Call out to the Great Physician for your every need! One preacher has said, “The altar is a surgery table where the Great Physician performs miracles!” Lay your life on the altar and allow God to perform His work!
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My parents warned me years ago. Especially when I began to earn my own money and began to see the glitter of all the special things present out on the market. They warned me, “If it seems too good to be true, it most likely is too good to be true”. We have all heard of schemes to lose weight, get rich quick, gain muscle without working out, snake oil to heal what ails you, and a multitude of other “too good to be true” offers. I have discovered a particular offer that sounds too good to be true, but in reality, keeps the promise that it makes. It is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Matthew Henry said, “The gospel is good news, worthy of all acceptation, and yet not too good to be true”. How wonderful to know that the news announced to a hillside in Bethlehem is still good news to be proclaimed today and has given us eternal life. Let’s go spread the Good News!! Jesus Saves!!
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Have you ever heard the saying, “A penny for your
thought?” I have always felt that my thoughts aren’t worth much if
they are only worth a penny. But my consideration of that has
been, what does my mind dwell on? The Holy Word of God tells
us that we should pray continually and to be ready at all times
looking for the glorious return of Jesus Christ! The Bible also
explains that a wandering mind is a dangerous mind to have. The
mind that is not thinking on the good things of God, the devil will
surely and gladly fill with the things of this world! There is much
to be said for our prayer life, Bible reading, devotional time and
time with God! But what of our thought life! May we allow the
Holy Spirit of God to reign in our mortal bodies and not allow the
enemy to grasp a hold on our mind! The book of Philippians tells
us to “think on these things.” I encourage you to commit
Philippians 4:8 to memory.
thought?” I have always felt that my thoughts aren’t worth much if
they are only worth a penny. But my consideration of that has
been, what does my mind dwell on? The Holy Word of God tells
us that we should pray continually and to be ready at all times
looking for the glorious return of Jesus Christ! The Bible also
explains that a wandering mind is a dangerous mind to have. The
mind that is not thinking on the good things of God, the devil will
surely and gladly fill with the things of this world! There is much
to be said for our prayer life, Bible reading, devotional time and
time with God! But what of our thought life! May we allow the
Holy Spirit of God to reign in our mortal bodies and not allow the
enemy to grasp a hold on our mind! The book of Philippians tells
us to “think on these things.” I encourage you to commit
Philippians 4:8 to memory.
Pastor’s Pen
In society today, many of the Christian people have been labeled as intolerant and bigoted. When we stand for the principles that God has laid out for us, we are told we are the problem. This should be no surprise. Scripture tells us that this would occur. Evil is now called good and praised and good is now called evil. Child of God, stand for what your Heavenly Father has set before you. Do not compromise! For we shall have a reward for faithfulness in glory one day soon!
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It has been a tremendous week at Calvary Baptist Church! The vacation Bible school was a great time of teaching children about the book of Proverbs and what it teaches about how we use our ears, hearts, tongues, hands and feet for Jesus! These are not only great lessons to teach, but the Bible is speaking to the adults as well! God’s Word is wonderful! It is for more than children! Read it daily!