Our nation will not be changed for the better through politicians and legislation. It will come when people's hearts and minds are won for Jesus, and the only way people will be won to Jesus is if those who claim to know Him grow to be like Him. The road to spiritual maturity starts with faith. This week's lesson shows how we build on our initial faith and begin growing in Christ.
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Monday, November 12, 2012
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Growing Up: Make Every Effort
"His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness" (2 Peter 1:3). So we as believers are not lacking anything we need to be like Jesus and to fulfill our calling. The reason we are not mature and fruitful is not that we are waiting to be equipped by God but rather because of our lack of effort. In this week's message, we examine why Peter urges us to "make every effort" to acquire spiritual maturity.
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Monday, November 5, 2012
"Heroes Unmasked" on October 31st
We had a great night on October 31st as we gathered at the church for "Heroes Unmasked." Our adults and youth came together to host a great time of games, candy, and Bible discovery for the kids. They learned about several Bible heroes, including Noah, Moses, Samson, David, Jonah, and Daniel - and our ultimate Hero, Jesus Christ!
Thanks to all of our volunteers!
If you weren't able to be there or just want to relive the experience, here is a slideshow from the event:
Thanks to all of our volunteers!
If you weren't able to be there or just want to relive the experience, here is a slideshow from the event:
Friday, November 2, 2012
ABSC Says 'No' to 'Medical Marijuana'
In a resolution at the annual convention, messengers at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention urged Arkansas Baptists to vote 'No' on issue 5 on the ballot on Tuesday, a law which would would permit the use, sale and growth of marijuana for "medical" purposes.Larry Page of the Arkansas Faith and Ethics council says that the law is not a grassroots effort to provide "compassionate care" but is instead a calculated effort to pave the way for the full legalization of marijuana funded by a national lobby group.
Read more to find out why Page says it is a "BAD LAW" based on "BAD SCIENCE" for "BAD MOTIVES."
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Fall Back Saturday Night
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Pastor's Blog: Election Thoughts
What could be the consequences of Christians lining up to support a Mormon presidential candidate? This blog is an attempt to get an eternal perspective on the presidential election.
http://thepreachingproject.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-presidential-election-attempt-at.html
http://thepreachingproject.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-presidential-election-attempt-at.html
Hezekiah: Trusting God
Finished up the Hezekiah series Sunday with the question, "What does it really mean to trust God?" Hezekiah was said to have trusted God like no other man. What does his life tell us about what it looks like to trust God?
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