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Sermon: Taste and See That the Lord is Good

May 24, 2013 - 12:11pm
This is a sermon about tasting - because the Bible talks about tasting. The way of life that God has called us to lead, teachings of His laws and of His commandments, are something that we taste, as we live them; as we prove them - as we experience every aspect of God's way of life - we taste it (Psalm 34:8).

BT Daily: Trinity Sunday

May 24, 2013 - 10:24am
The Trinity is not a biblical doctrine. What should you do?

BT Daily: Encouragement!

May 23, 2013 - 5:36pm
Here's a passage to keep in mind when you wonder "Where is God?"

"Let This Mind Be in You." What Mind?

May 23, 2013 - 5:36pm
The apostle Paul wrote to the Philippians about having another person's mind. "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 2:5). What does that mean?

Nuts!

May 23, 2013 - 5:36pm
The Bible is full of stories. I especially like the ones that cover a pivotal event that changed the course of the future.

The Towel of Jesus Christ

May 23, 2013 - 5:36pm
hree things to remember in our quest to become more Christ-like, and to serve more as Christ serves.

Bible Study: The Book of Hebrews - Chapter 4 & 5

May 23, 2013 - 11:57am
Join us as we continue an in-depth study of the Book of Hebrews. These chapters cover some very important biblical beliefs. What does the writer of Hebrews mean when he writes: "There remains therefore a rest for the people of God"? And who is our priest according to the order of Melchizedek?

There Is Always a Clause

May 23, 2013 - 11:49am
In every agreement among men or with God, there are clauses that dictate conditions of the agreement.
Our covenant with God always includes the clause that we are to walk in His ways and keep His statutes and laws (1 Kings 3:14
). That phrase is stated in a number of places in the Bible. Wantonly breaking such a clause causes the agreement to be in jeopardy. It causes God to withdraw His blessings from us. We readily acknowledge the need to fulfill each clause in a contract when we do business and in all walks of life. People are not always careful to fulfill a contract, and that often brings about the end of the agreement. God is very merciful, but He is totally aware of any breach of our contract. We need to be more careful in obeying Him. That will develop the character within us to make us careful in fulfilling all our contracts. The result is a good name and success. Know the clauses and keep them uppermost in your mind.

Life Lessons: Nine Lessons for Dealing with Conflict

May 22, 2013 - 4:37pm
The book of Proverbs contains many practical steps of basic conflict resolution.

BT Daily: I Pray for You

May 22, 2013 - 12:32pm
God's Word is a powerful force. When we claim its promises good things happen.

BT Daily: Tornadoes, God & Hope

May 21, 2013 - 3:56pm
Did God cause the Oklahoma tornadoes? Is there hope?

Tragedy in Oklahoma

May 21, 2013 - 1:42pm
It is a time for grieving in Moore, Oklahoma. The morning after a terrible swift moving tornado touched down that city and the state are recovering from the shock of death and destruction visited upon them in a matter of minutes on Monday afternoon. Our prayers go out to the victims and their families and friends.

The Power of Apology

May 21, 2013 - 1:42pm
In conflicts, apologizing when you've done wrong can go a long way in making things better.

Change Your Life Story

May 21, 2013 - 1:36pm
You may not realize it, but your life is likely going in a very different direction than God intended. Yet your Creator wants to heal the damaged aspects of your life and lead you to a more fulfilling way of living. First, though, you have to understand what needs to be changed.

Service and the Customer

May 21, 2013 - 1:30pm
How does service change the way a person sees his customers?

Sermon: God Will Finish What He Begins

May 17, 2013 - 5:02pm
The value and characteristics of God that will determine and guarantee your success in this life and your salvation.

BT Daily: God Demonstrates His Love

May 17, 2013 - 2:41pm
How has God displayed His power and love in your life?

The Feast of Pentecost and Its Meaning For All Mankind

May 17, 2013 - 1:11pm
Pentecost has three different names. Those names point to different aspect of what the day means.

Follow Me... So, What's Keeping Us From Christ?

May 17, 2013 - 1:11pm
The example of one man and his determined circle of companions can teach us a great deal about what it means to heed Jesus Christ's invitation to "Follow Me."

Inherent Beliefs

May 17, 2013 - 1:11pm
One of the most important things I’ve learned in my three years of marriage is that everyone has grown up learning different ways to do daily tasks: washing the dishes, doing the laundry, folding clothes, etc. I had to learn that my husband’s way of folding a t-shirt is just as effective as mine. In fact, his way actually saved some time. So I put my pride aside and quickly learned a more effective way to get laundry done. This is a simple example of how learning something new can actually be good, even though it’s not the way I was raised.