September 5, 2010
Nicolas Pratt 
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Comparisons between us and the lame beggar at the gate in Acts 3 were drawn. We are in need of mercy (alms), and God has given it to us, even though we don't deserve it.


August 29, 2010
Cec Treadway
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Following his previous exhortation on old age, Cec looked at the concept of remembrance. What should we remember, especially regarding Jesus at the memorial table?

August 22, 2010
Nathan Richard
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Lessons were drawn from a motorcyclist' eye glasses and helmet. Do you wear your spiritual helmet when you face trials in the world? Practical lessons were given as to how we can strengthen our helmet.

August 8, 2010
Alex Johnson
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A clear message was given as to the dangers of anger. We were advised to take steps to control our anger, and were shown the importance of doing so.
 

August 1, 2010
Chuck Runge
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David's words in Psalms 69 were closely examined, and parallels to Christ were drawn.

July 25, 2010
Dan Richard

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What is the hope offered by the Bible? Is it one of temporary, worldly gain, or do we have a deeper, more satisfactory hope?

July 18, 2010
Cec Treadway
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Am I getting old? Brother Cec passes down wisdom he has gained from his long life, as well as expounding on the concept of aging. 

July 11, 2010
John Hadfield
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A far-ranging, interact talk covered the concepts of judgement, mercy, love, Jonah, and of course combined with the message of Jesus Christ.  

June 27, 2010
Nathan Richard
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The unique story of Shammah in 2 Samuel 23 was examined, and lessons and connections to Christ's sacrifice were drawn.

June 20, 2010
Chuck Runge
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The book of Colossians was examined, as we were reminded that we must follow practical, simple doctrine, as opposed to complex dogma. God wants us to live holy, unconcerned with the world.

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June 13, 2010
Norm Fadelle
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June 6, 2010
Dan Richard
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The origins of the doomsday clock, as well as its relevance to our spiritual lives was examined. We are ever nearing Christ's return.

May 30, 2010
Trent Johnson
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The meaning of an exhortation was given, as its purpose of encouragement was stressed. Exhortations from personal testimonials were also presented. 

May 23, 2010
Nathan Richard
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Our word choices were examined, and silence was stressed. We must think before we speak, and only speak when it is profitable.


May 16, 2010
Chuck Runge
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We explored the book of Colossians, in particular the first two chapters. Here, Paul is giving us instruction on how to live holy, while always keeping the image of Christ forefront in our minds.

May 9, 2010
Marc Williams
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The concept of baptism was looked at. What is baptism? Is it really necessary? A beautiful example of Matthew account of the crucifixion was read to help us learn why we should want to become baptised. 

May 2, 2010
Dan Richard
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The hymn "To Be a Pilgrimn" was examined, as we learned new lessons from the true meaning of a pilgrim. We should follow Abraham's example of being a pilgrim in a strange world.

April 25, 2010
Trent Johnson
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The end days, and our participation in them were discussed. We are living in the Days of Noah, where immorality is becoming acceptable. 
 

April 18, 2010
Nathan Richard 
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Figurative meanings of lightness and darkness were examined in multiple stories. It was suggested that we wake up 30 minutes earlier than necessary every morning, so that we can start our day by reading and meditating on God's word. We concluded by examining light and dark in the context of Jesus' resurrection.

April 11, 2010
Jeff Maney
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The biblical definitions of light and dark were established, and we discovered how we need to live in the light, or in God's love.

April 4, 2010
Cec Treadway
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March 28, 2010
Alex Johnson
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March 21, 2010
Dan Richard
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The church has a problem with people who are lost at church. How do we correct this problem, and get everyone actively involved in service?

March 14, 2010
Chuck Runge
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We examine Psalm 69, and draw many example and illustrations of Christ. Jesus is demonstrated in almost every verse, and we draw conclusions that help give us insight into Christ's life.

March 7, 2010
John Millay
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Life is compared to a relay race. We need to depend on Jesus as our starting and anchor leg, but we need to run the middle legs.

February 28, 2010
Chuck Runge
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Psalm 51 is looked at, and David's mistakes are revealed for our understanding. Humility and service is stressed, with Jesus as our example.

February 21, 2010
Bruce Parker 
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February 14, 2010
Dan Richard
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The sun, moon, and stars that are mentioned in Matthew 24 are closely examined for their relevance to Christ's return. How can we use these celestial signs to help prepare us for the return of our Lord?

February 7, 2010
Nathan Richard
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New insights into the meaning of the Magi's gifts are shown. Who are the Magi, and why are they important? How does this relate to Jesus' walk through his life?

January 31, 2010
Nicolas Pratt
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Jesus' role as a Messiah is explored. What were some symbols that proved Jesus was our Messiah, and how does his role as a Messiah affect us?

January 24, 2010
Horst Truesedt, "Light"
Recently, the world celebrated two festivals that revolved around Light – the Jewish festival called Hanukkah and the Christian (pagan) holiday called Christmas. This morning, I'd like us to consider these festivals as well as that the Jews are supposed to be a light to the Gentiles and we are supposed to be a light to those around us.

January 8, 2010
Russ Johnson, "Weakness Turned into Strength"
Our survival, both physical and spiritual, depends completely on God. We may be like Moses, Jeremiah, Joshua, or Gideon, and have a fear of being inadequate of doing God's word. However, with God, we can overcome whatever test is given to us (John 15:16). We must trust in God, as in the example of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego in Daniel 3, who remembered the words from Isaiah 43:3. We may be weak, but God is strong. Jesus was not strong in man, but in his Father.

January 3, 2010
Dan Richard
Almost half of all American adults make New Year's resolutions each year. While 75% succeed past the first week, only 12% accomplish their goal six months later. The odds are stacked against changing bad habits in the same way that gravity pulls our spiritual levels down. While we don't find "Resolutions" in the Bible, we do find people who "resolved" or "determined" to do certain things. Examples considered were from: Josh 24:15, Neh 2:17-18, Matt 26:35 (failure), 1 Cor 2:1-2, Luke 16:1-4, Luke 9:51-53 & Matt 26:41-46. We should all resolve to be more givers and less takers. We should resolve to be more like Jesus as found in Phil 3:10-14.
Let us resolve to remember Jesus daily.
Let us resolve to seek first His Kingdom.
Let us resolve to be born again, and again, and again.
Let us resolve to do His commandments.
Let us resolve to hear His voice as our Shepherd and do His will.
Let us resolve to give food, clothing & care to others.
Let us resolve to let our light shine thru good works.
Let us resolve to examine ourselves positively for what we can do better.
Let us resolve to watch and be ready for Jesus return to Jerusalem.

December 20, 2009
Jeff Maney
 The original question was asked about God's control over the world. Why does he always seem to have to redo his work? We saw a diagram showing that God started on a universal scale with creation, then downscaled to a global scale with the flood, and then moved to the national scene with Moses and the children of israel. After this, God focused on the individual, Jesus Christ. After Jesus, he enlarged his view to the national scene, the Gentiles, the global scene, with knowledge of Jesus' resurrection spreading, and then finished it off with the universal view of a new creation. God's plan is well organized, and centered around Jesus.

December 13, 2009
Casey Opitz, "Mental Health" (Mark 5:1-20)
We looked at the story of Legion of an example of an obviously mentally ill human. However, the notion was put forth that we are all mentally ill. We all listen to voices like Legion, except our voices are voices of sin and temptation. We are the spirituall weak, the ill (Matthew 9:12), and the mentally ill. However, we know that Jesus will soon heal us of our infirmities, and our brain will function 100%, as we wholeheartedly serve Him.

December 6, 2009
Cec Treadway, "The Feeling of Our Infirmities" (1 Corinthians 1)
1 Corinthians 1 - Paul tells us that the gospel message was a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Greeks (Gentiles). The Jews sought a messiah - a king that would come and immediately free them from the Roman rule - they could not accept a Christ that was humble and was crucified - hung on a tree. The Greeks were under the influence of the Stoic philosophy which meant that all should accept whatever befell without any emotion - joy or grief, happiness or sadness.
Jesus was in all points like we are - tempted and tried and he was the epitome of the "fruit of the spirit" - Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness & temperance. He did have the feelings we feel. When he saw the grief of Mary and Martha and the mourners at Lazurus' death - he wept and groaned within himself for their anguish even though he knew that he was to raise Lazarus to show the "glory of God".

Genesis records that God was grieved at his heart at the wickedness of mankind that he had created and found only Noah a righteous man. We need to follow the examples of God & Jesus in our daily walk with our brothers and sisters as well as the world with which we come in contact. The gospel message that proclaims the coming Kingdom of God and the salvation in Jesus Christ need to be proclaimed. to those we meet.. Paul's words to Timothy in 1 Tim 2:1-3 should be
our rule. " Prayers, intercession, and giving of thanks , be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all goodliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

November 22, 2009
Chuck Runge, "Christ as a living image" (2 Corinthians 4)
2 Corinthians was closely examined, and lessons from jars of clay were mentioned. The necesity of us seperating us from the world was stressed. We have 2 choices: yes, and no. We can either say yes to the world and no to God, or we can say no to the world, and yes to God. Which one will your actions say?

November 15, 2009
Bruce Parker, (Genesis 19:1-29)
Lot and Abraham's lives were examined, including looking at Genesis chapter 20 from Sarah's point of view, and the trust she placed in God. Lessons were drawn from Job that often in life, we are going along great, but then something drastically changes, and we need to rely on God to strengthen us. Also with Lot, we need to ask ourselves, are we compromised with the world? Finally, these stories revealed a theme constant throughout the Bible: God is always at work.

November 1, 2009
Dan Richard, "Religious Efficiency"
Warren Buffett and Bill Gates are two of the richest men in the world and extremely smart. Unfortunately, neither believes in God and Bill Gates said this about his religion: "Just in terms of allocation of time resources, religion is not very efficient. There's a lot more I could be doing on Sunday morning." God's Word tells us the opposite. Through verses such as 1 Tim 6:17-19, Matt 11:25-26 & 1 Cor 1:26-27 we learn about being called to true service through Jesus Christ. The question for each of us to consider is: Are there better things we should be doing with our time? The difference between those who will be in God's Kingdom, and those who won't, will be in the way they spent their time on earth. God wants all of our time, not just one hour each week. He wants us to serve and glorify Him continually. Other verses considered were: Deut 6:4-9, Ps 119:44, Luke 2:36-38 & Eph 5:15-16. As the good hymn says, "Life is the time to serve the Lord, to do His will, to learn His Word."

October 25, 2009
Chuck Runge, "Apart From the Law" (Romans 3:1-8)
Romas 3:1-18 was closely examined, and various lessons were drawn. Everyone has the same problem against God: sin. Since we are all sinners, Romans 5:6 tells us that Christ died for us, and to save us from our sins. We need to present ourselves humbly, and we must be honest with ourselves.

October 4, 2009
Nicolas Pratt, "Can the Ends Justify the Means?"
Do we live our lives in a way that in all aspects glorifies God? Many lessons can be learned from the numerous Biblical characters who struggled with similar issues that face believers today. The hope for eternal life is the end goal, and while the path may be difficult, trusting that God knows what is right is always the best way.

September 13, 2009
Dan Richard, "Entitled Like Jesus"
Entitlement is a word that was personified by Absalom, son of King David. He was very entitled as the son of the King, with royal blood on both sides of his family. Absalom had stunningly good looks, was wealthy and so confident from his experiences that he felt entitled to be the best judge in the land. Because of his entitlements, Absalom justified lies, sex, rebellion and murder, sometimes even in the name of serving his God. The lesson for us is that, unfortunately, we have much in common with Absalom. We also sin with the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life. We think we're entitled to judge others and we often let our Father down when we sin. Contrasted to Absalom is Jesus, who though entitled (to have a title), he chose to deny himself and humbly offer himself as the ultimate sacrifice. We inherit Jesus' true entitlements: persecution, hardship, tribulation, betrayals, hatred, judgement and ultimately death. Our hope is to be entitled WITH Jesus as we embrace and live the title of our Master, Savior, and King Jesus.

August 10, 2009
Nathan Richard, "Unity within our Church"
Unity within our own ecclesia is necessary. Every member needs to be a active church member. We need to draw closer together, and in turn draw closer to Christ. If we act as one body, we will appear that way to the world in our preaching efforts.

August 2, 2009
Chuck Runge, "Entering His Rest"
The promise of entering God’s Sabbath rest has never been fulfilled. The promise still stands, and the Kingdom of God is ready to appear. The best days of days is still to come.

June 14, 2009
Ray Pratt, "Good Works" (Matt 25:31-40)
Purpose of Good Works:
We are not saved by good works
We are saved to do good works
We are to do good works
Good works we should do:

  • Care for widows and orphans

  • Support the weak

  • Visit the sick

  • Entertain strangers - show hospitality

  • Share our wealth

  • As we have ability and opportunity, we are to do good to all men, especially our brethren (Ga 6:10)

June 7, 2009
Chuck Runge, "The Great Deception"
Life is too short to pick up narrow causes as our own. We cannot offer unswerving allegiance to human causes. Christians have a vision of their own – Jesus returning to set the world right. A vision of a world made perfect – and that is the Kingdom of God.

May 31, 2009
Dan Richard, "Church, Life or Death"
Reading: 2 Chron 30 Christians in the Western world are shrinking and church attendance in the US is declining dramatically. What can we do? Here are7 ideas to help:

  1. We must believe in our product (church/faith)

  2. We must believe that people NEED our product (church/faith)

  3. We must understand the needs of customers/potential members.

  4. We must offer an excellent product in our services.

  5. We ALL must embody our church - live & breath it!

  6. We must effectively market our church & faith.

  7. Perseverance & prayer are the keys to success.

We looked at the following verses in support of building God's church and our responsibilities: Matt 28:19-20; Acts 8:12; Jn 17:3; 2 Tim 3:16; 1 Cor 9:19-23

May 24, 2009
Brian Riley
Using the story of the woman at the feast at Bethany (Matthew 26) as a beginning point, Memorial Day is given a fresh look. Old Testament examples of memorials are used, as well as looking at the New Testament "Soldiers of Faith", to include Jesus, to draw the audience towards the emblems of memorial, the reason for meeting together every Sunday.

May 3, 2009
Cecil Treadway, "Christ In The Four Gospels"
Bible students sometimes wonder about the fact that the four Gospel writers do not always agree in their accounts of Jesus’ life. Matthew and Luke both have a genealogy of Jesus but they trace his ancestry from two different lines - Joseph, Mary’s husband and Mary. Some of the writers do not mention important aspects of Jesus’ life while others go into great detail causing Bible critics to doubt the authenticity. The gospels were written to different audiences and were written by holy men as God directed them through the Holy Spirit (1 Peter 1:21). The gospel writes each show a different aspect of Jesus ministry. The standards of the children of Israel in the wilderness point the way with their heraldic standards. Judah - a Lion, Ephraim - an Ox, Reuben - a Man and Dan - an Eagle. These same symbols are found in Ezekiel Chapter 1 and Revelation 4. The Lion Depicting Jesus kingship , The Ox - his service - they man - his humanity and the Eagle as the Son of God. Matthew addresses his kingship and coming Kingdom - tracing his genealogy back to David Abraham to who the promise was made of kingship and a kingdom. He speaks of the power of the King, mentioning the kingdom many times Matthew is the only gospel that speaks of wise men coming with gold, frankincense myrrh asking “Where is he that is born King of the Jews?” Mark tells of Jesus as a a “servant - offering himself as a sacrifice. Luke addresses Jesus as the “son of Man” and traces his genealogy through Mary back to Adam. Luke speaks of an angel speaking to lowly shepherds - “I bring you good tidings of great joy - Unto you this day is born in the city of David, a savior which is Christ the Lord”: John speaks of Jesus as the “Son of God” - - the Eagle soaring in the heavens. There are no problems with the gospels when we realize the task that each writer was presenting as we wait his return to establish his kingdom once more here upon the earth.

April 26, 2009
Chuck Runge, "The Very Next Day"
As much as we desire to see the miracles witnessed by others, miracles were never enough. The people who left Jesus had heard the word of life and eaten the miraculous bread just the day before, but then fell away at the first difficulty. So God provided nourishment for us. He gave us the Lord Jesus. Jesus said “I am the bread of life”, and demonstrated that the eternal life He gives is better than the manna which perished and which could not offer eternal life.

April 19, 2009
Norm Fadelle, "Exhortation from Psalm 46"
I think Jesus would have seen the OT as the perfect instruction book for himself (as provided by his Dad). Since he would have identified with David in many ways, Jesus would have learned much from the Psalms. Ps 46 is a tightly-written, deliberately-structured, 11-verse song written to be given much thought (Selah). Verses 1,7 and 11 make the same key point: the God of Jacob is our refuge and strength. So when Jesus read, The LORD of hosts is with us, he believed it, and would apply personally as we should: the LORD is with me ... in this situation ... and therefore earthquake, flood, raging nation, hostile Roman governor, or any seemingly overwhelming life problems are to be regarded as relatively little pains to be endured and temporary obstacles to overcome. Why? Because God, with a proven record of delivering His people, helping them right early, will likewise save me (us). If we die, He can make us live again! To believe this is an active response; sometimes our only part is to be still, and know that I am God (v. 10, cf. Ex 14:14). Or as Ex 14:13 says, Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will work for you today.

April 5, 2009
Brian Riley
Using the story of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem from Matthew 21, the speaker uses this traditional Palm Sunday passage to examine the symbolism and lessons that can be learned by focusing on a study of the palm tree, the fig tree and the donkey on which Jesus rode.

March 29, 2009
Dan Richard, "No Turning Back"
Reading Genesis 19:12-26 The exhortation started with an example of driving a car through an intersection and how each person must decide whether to stop, and when there's no turning back. Spiritually, the Bible speaks about people who turn back on their faith, and turn back on God. Two key examples were considered. 1. A negative example cited was Lot's wife from Genesis 19. She was famous for turning back to Sodom Gomorrah and she paid for her error with her life. Key passages considered were: Luke 17:28-33, 2 Pet 2:7-8, and 1 Cor 7:14. We learned that believer's families are sanctified or set apart, but not saved - as Lot's wife proved. The lesson we learned was Don't turn back to Sodom. 2. Paul was a positive example as one who bounced back from many persecutions, including being stoned in Acts 14:4-6, 19-21. Paul knew a lot about stonings from his past at Stephen's stoning, including five reason's where the law prescribed stonings for specific sins. (Lev 20:2; 20:27; 24:14; Numb 15:36 Deut 21:21). We looked at Deut 13:6-10 for the Jews justification for stoning Paul and other verses which showed that Paul never turned back - despite intense troubles. Finally, we saw Jesus as our greatest example for never turning back. Verses included: Is 50:7; Luke 9:51; 9:62; Matt 16:24-25. The exhortation to all is: Don't turn back. Don't return to the sins of Sodom. Follow Jesus don't turn back!

March 22, 2009
Cecil Treadway, “It's Time To Clean House" (John 2)
The exhortation examined the account in John 2 of the “Cleansing of the Temple” by Jesus at the Passover feast. The incident is carried in all four Gospels (Matt 21:12-13; Mark 11: 15-17 Luke 19: 45-46) but only the account in John 2 seems to place the cleansing of the temple early in Jesus ministry. The other three gospels place it at his final trip to Jerusalem prior to his crucifixion suggesting that it was one of the first acts and one of the last acts that Jesus performed. In study, we find that he made a scourge with which he drove out the sellers of the cattle, sheep doves as well as the money changers who were making the Temple a market place where overcharging those who came was being done in an atmosphere of noise confusion. Jesus said “ make not my Father’s house a house of merchandise” and further recorded in the other gospels “ but you have made it a den of thieves”. The lesson for today comes from the words of the apostle Paul who points out in I Cor 3:16 “Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the spirit of God dwells in you?” Also compare I Cor 6:19; 2 Cor. 6:16; and Eph 2:12-20 which point out our position as lively stones in the temple. Jesus in his sacrifice has cleansed our temple – making the way to salvation available to us and also giving us the example of “cleansing our temple” Reflecting on our actions and thoughts and seeking God’s mercy and grace as we daily repent and clean up our own lives. It’s time to clean house!

March 8, 2009
Bro Chuck Runge, "Angels in Darkness"
Jude and 2nd Peter have been used to justify strange ideas about chained angels held in dark dungeons, and eternal punishment by fire, but that's not what the authors are telling us. They are teaching us from Bible history, and name Cain, Baalam, and Korah as examples. These were leaders who should have known better than to oppose God, because God knows how to save the righteous and punish the wicked. And we can take courage because God has done it before.

March 1, 2009
Dan Richard, "Judas Me"
Main points included:

  • We are naturally more like Judas than like Jesus

  • We need to overcome our spiritual weaknesses, just as Judas was challenged by his lust for money (John 12:6 as thief)

  • We shouldn't judge others as Judas did to Mary (Matt 26:13-16)

  • Like Judas, we too sometimes justify our sins wrongly

  • Ultimately, our life depends on our faith in Jesus, acceptance of His sacrifice and belief he will forgive me

Key verses we considered included: John 11:1-2, 12:1-8; Luke 7:37-39, Mak14:1-11; Ps 41:9, 55:12-13 Matt 27:1-5.

February 15, 2009
Cec Treadway, "Abraham - God's Friend"
The faith of Abraham is often taken for granted - that it was easy for him because God communed with him - but was it? Abraham faced many trials by God before he truly found the faith that allowed him to offer his son Isaac as a sacrificial burnt offering. He was told to Get out of his country - Ur of the Chaldees, from his kindred to a land that God would show him - the land of Caanan

  • He was tested in Haran - where his father Terah died.

  • Tested with famine when he reached Caanan

  • Tested in Egypt when he used lies and deceit with Sarai.

  • Tested when he separated from Lot - Tested with the decision to have Ishmael by Hagar,

  • Tested in believing that Sarah could provide a son in her old age.

He learned from each of these tests in his life which did develop his faith to the point that he believed that God would raise his son Isaac from the dead - his ultimate test of faith. We face trials in our own lives - We should not look at God through our difficulties but look at our difficulties through God. God's final promise to Abraham of an eternal possession of the land and a blessing to all nations includes us at Paul tells us in Galations 3:26-28 As many as have been baptized in Christ have put on Christ -- and if you are Christ's, then are you Abraham's seed and heirs according to the promise.

February 1, 2009
Chuck Runge, "The Days of the Son of Man"
Jesus and the prophets have warned us to live holy and godly lives because a time is coming like the days of Noah, when all the wicked of the earth perished in a day. We need to be looking forward - not to the failures of the past or the fears of the present, but to the future, to the new heavens and the new earth. A place where we are strangers and sojourners no more!

January 25, 2009
Nathan Richard, "100% Devotion to God"
Main points discussed included:

  • Talked about many Bible characters who showed devotion to God. Any other examples?

  • What holds us back from complete devotion?

  • How do we rid ourselves of our stumbling blocks?

  • How did Jesus live a sin-free life? What was it about him that allowed him to never sin, while we struggle every day? How can we imitate Christ in that way?

  • Why are some still unbaptized? What holds them back?

  • Barack Obama; how his devotion to our nation has parallels to our lives.