Leading Softly [Genesis 33:14]

October 21, 2012

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Date: 10/21/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Genesis 33:14

Description: Our Lord had such respect for the Old Testament writings. They contain wonderful stories that show us the Heart of God in His dealing with mankind. This section in Genesis that we will focus on today gives us a precious look at the tenderness of the Lord in leading us, His children.

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The Meeting on the Mountain [1 Kings 18:1-45]

September 30, 2012

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Date: 09/30/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: 1 Kings 18

Description: Israel had wandered away from Jehovah God, and they were worshiping false gods.  Elijah, a bold and brave Prophet, is used of God to point the people back to Himself.

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A Problem or a Situation [Mark 4:35ff]

September 23, 2012

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Date: 09/23/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Mark 4:35ff

Description: Storms will come and go in our lives. Jesus’ intent at such times is to have us find refuge in His promises.

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Our Anchor Holds [Hebrews 6:19]

September 2, 2012

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Date: 09/02/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Hebrews 6:19

Description: Nearly all of the Bible can be read and understood at face value.  But there are some sections that can be confusing and misleading if not approached properly.  One such section we’ll look at today is the 6th chapter of the Book of Hebrews.

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Being Ready [1 Peter 3:15]

August 26, 2012

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Date: 08/26/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: 1 Peter 3:15

Description: Each day of our lives we are exposed to unsaved people. If we are not ready to share Christ it won’t happen. The answer is simple: be ready.

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Spiritual Warfare [1 Peter 5:8]

August 5, 2012

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Date: 08/05/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: 1 Peter 5:8

Description: The Bible is very clear about who is behind every bad thing that happens to individuals or families, or even nations. God’s Holy Word is the only absolute source of information on this topic and God has much to say about it.

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Holiness [1 Peter 1:15-16]

July 29, 2012

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Date: 07/29/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: 1 Peter 1:15-16 

Description: We speak of the world spiraling down into depravity but in reality that’s where it has always been. God has an absolute standard of holiness. That call for holiness in our lives is clear in Scripture.

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Following Far Off [Matthew 26:58]

July 8, 2012

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Date: 07/08/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Matthew 26:58

Description: For all of us who follow Jesus, each morning we have the fresh opportunity to draw close to Him. There is always the temptation as we go through our day that we, like Peter, will spend our day following Jesus at a distance — far off.

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Conscience [Romans 2:15]

July 1, 2012

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Date: 07/01/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Romans 2:15

Description: God has created and placed in every person an awareness of good and bad.  We all use this marvelous tool daily but we don’t often identify it as conscience.

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The Causeway Contractor [Ezekiel 29:18]

June 3, 2012

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Date: 06/03/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Ezekiel 29:18

Description: Looking back on recorded history we see the hand of God in all of man’s comings and goings.  The Book of Ezekiel gives a fascinating insight into how our sovereign God deals with us.  Romans 15:4 says, “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning…”  There is a saying that a wise man seeks old wisdom.  We can find that wisdom studying the book of Ezekiel.

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The Power of Words [Numbers 12:1-16]

May 6, 2012

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Date: 05/06/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Numbers 12

Description: One of the things that God hates is the use of words to cause division in a family, a business, a community or a church.

Moses sister was guilty of speaking when she should have been listening and in today’s message we see how God responded.

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The Giving God [Romans 8:22]

February 5, 2012

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Date: 02/05/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Romans 8:22

Description: It’s such an amazing truth that while we were yet enemies of God, He paid the full price for our redemption.  As if that were not enough, He now promises to bless us with all that is needed for life and Godly living.

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Keep the Fire Burning [Leviticus 6:13]

January 15, 2012

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Date: 01/15/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Leviticus 6:13

Description: The Bible is today’s fuel supply to keep a fire burning within.  The Apostle Paul, the Prophet Jeremiah, and the disciples on the road to Emmaus, all expierienced the “fire within” as a result of being confronted by God.

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The New Born King [Matthew 2:11]

December 25, 2011

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Date: 12/25/2011

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Matthew 2:11

Description: This passage in Matthew is that old old story that we have know since childhood.  The baby, the shepherds, the Magi, the special star, and the gifts.   It was special to us as children, but now as adults we too often tend to gloss over it.   Today let’s take time to explore it — to soak in it a bit –to see the marvel and wonder of God becoming a man so that He could live out a sinless life and then give that life on the cross for us.

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Send Someone Else [Exodus 4:13]

December 4, 2011

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Date: 12/04/2011

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Exodus 4:13

Description: Hundreds of people each hour enter a Christless eternity.  Christians are called, just as Moses was, to go and set people free.  Slavery to Egypt or modern day slavery to sin, each require someone to ‘go and tell’ the capatives that there is a Redeemer.

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The Golden Calf [Exodus 32:1-35]

November 13, 2011

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Date: 11/13/2011

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Exodus 32

Description: The holyness of God is an absolute.  The punishment of a trespass can result in death yet we see that Aaron the high priest seems to be immune to punishment.

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The Relief of the Rapture [1 Thessalonians 4:16]

October 23, 2011

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Date: 10/23/2011

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16

Description: The Apostle Paul gives us one of the most THRILLING DESCRIPTIONS in all the Bible concerning the expected return of Jesus Christ for His children, His Bride, and His Church.

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The Rejected Jewel [Psalm 118:22]

October 2, 2011

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Date: 10/02/2011

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Psalm 118:22

Description: There are many counterfiets in the world and that holds especially true of false religions.

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Don’t Leave Port Too Soon [1 Peter 2:2]

September 11, 2011

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Date: 09/11/2011

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: 1 Peter 2:2

Description: Some folks have been saved for many years but have never grown in their faith. A very important key to growth is being in the Bible and the best time to do that is early in the morning.

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The Reluctant Warrior [Revelation 19:11-21]

August 28, 2011

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Date: 08/28/2011

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Revelation 19:11-21

Description: The battle plan was reveiled in Genesis, but the conclusion doesn’t happen until the end of the Book of Revelation. It’s the longest battle in history and the only one on record where the General does all the fighting.

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