January 2012
Living Unto God
by Bob Graham (Jan 29 2012)
Series: Lord, Change Me
The 6th Chapter of Romans makes it abundantly clear that the purpose of our Christian life is to live unto God. The death of Christ for us was to place the life of Christ in us. Christ lived an uninterrupted life unto God, He fulfilled the will of God in the power of the Holy Spirit. Believers have been spiritually birthed for the same purpose. However, we are hindered by one main problem...SIN. If we are to live unto God, we will have to address the issue of sin. We need to call it what God calls it, reckon ourselves dead indeed unto it, confess and forsake it, and then yield ourselves unto God as those that are alive from the dead.
Follow Me, And I Will Make You Fishers of Men
by Bob Graham (Jan 22 2012)
Jesus called His disciples with a rather succinct statement, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. In this passage, He was speaking to fishers of fish, but He was calling them to something far more significant then merely putting food on the table. Jesus call, as simple as it was, reveals our Lord's intent, a promise of instruction, and an implication for all who would follow Him faithfully. Listen carefully, for all of us who name the name of Christ, are also called to be fishers of men.
Missions Work in China
by Missionary Eddie Ray to China (Jan 17 2012)
Missionary Eddie Ray shares with the pastors some of the challenges and experiences about missionary work in China.
Seeing His Shining Face
by Missionary Eddie Ray to China (Jan 15 2012)
Israel's High Priest was instructed to pray for the people with a unique expression - "The Lord make His face to shine upon thee." This expression is rich with meaning and Missionary Eddie Ray unpacks the meaning with fresh insight and timely application. He answers the following five questions: (1) What does it mean to have God's face shine upon us? (2) Why do we need to see His face shine upon us? (3) How can I see His face shining upon me? (4) What hinders me from seeing His shining face? (5) When am I going to see His shining face?
Lord, Change Me
by Bob Graham (Jan 8 2012)
Series: Lord, Change Me
All of us are on a journey called life on a road of change. While all of us might see the need for change, not just any change will do. God has a specific change in mind and He has predetermined that we should fix our eyes on that destination. And what is that destination? Many Christians think it is heaven, but our destination is not a place... it is a person! God wants us to be like His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. If we are honest, we will recognize the fact that we have plenty of ground to cover in our endeavor to be like Christ; hence, all of us need to change; to desire such a change and to ask God to change us... Lord, Change Me!
A Psalm for the Lord's Day
by Bob Graham (Jan 1 2012)
Series: Psalms Study
This Psalm, which the Jews recited each Sabbath day for many years, still has plenty to say to New Testament believers who assemble together each Lord's Day. Praise is always in order for the gathering of God's people; and it is a good thing for us to praise God. He has given us plenty to praise Him for in the course of any week. Yes, the corporate gathering of God's people is an important event each week and Christians would do well to make it a top priority. There are many wonderful benefits when we faithfully participate in the activities of a Bible believing church. This message will acquaint you with a number of them.