Sunday March 26, 2017

Some notes from Sunday's service.  (Thanks, Jean)

Dr. Barclay- Something to Think About

Theme: God always provides a Lamb; for Abraham and for us.

 1 Corinthians 15:20

20 But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

We all face an exceptional choice if Christ is who he says he is. Because some day we are all going to meet him.

Isaac is a typology of Christ, as we read closely we see where the Old Testament mirrors the New Testament, and the many similarities between Isaac and Christ.

In Genesis 22 we look at the story of Isaac being offered up as as a sacrifice.

Verse 2 says “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love. Although Abraham also had a son Ishmael, Isaac was the promised son that God recognized.

Matthew 3:17 17 And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

Jesus is God’s only son, in whom he loves and proud of.

Genesis 22:5 5 And Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey; the lad and I will go yonder and worship, and we will come back to you.” Abraham had full faith the Lord would provide the sacrifice, as noted when he says “we will come back to you.”

Genesis 22:6 6 So Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son;

Isaac carried the wood that the sacrifice would be placed on, Jesus carried the cross that he would be crucified on.

God provided a ram in the thicket,(verse 13) Isaac’s life was spared.

God provided Jesus death on the cross, our souls were spared from hell.

Luke 24:44 44 Then He said to them, “These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.

Luke 24:46-47 46 Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, 47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

The bible proves the resurrection of Christ, the question is do we fully believe?

Pastor Caroline Barclay -

Theme: God is in Control

Psalm 63:1-4

O God, You are my God;
Early will I seek You;
My soul thirsts for You;
My flesh longs for You
In a dry and thirsty land
Where there is no water.
2 So I have looked for You in the sanctuary,
To see Your power and Your glory.

3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips shall praise You.
4 Thus I will bless You while I live;
I will lift up my hands in Your name.

As we walk the halls of the hospital we realize how precious life is. We have no control over our lives. We especially have no control over when we will take our last breath. In verse 3 we read that God’s constant love is better than life itself. Each one of us are called to minister to those who do not know Christ. Many people are lost in a dry and water less land. We need to take time to minister to these people, to listen to them and care for them and to take an interest in their needs and struggles. When people are walking and talking with God on a regular basis; they are able to carry about them a peace and calmness in the storm. How mighty and Glorious is the Lord God Almighty. Where ever we are, we are to be a living testament of God’s power and faithfulness. With each day that God gives us breath, we are to use the life he has given us to give peace to many.

Sunday March 19, 2017

Here's some notes from Sunday's service. (Thanks, Jean)

Dr. Barclay – Something to Think About

We must be true follower’s of Christ, firmly planted in his word, so we do not fall prey to the snares of the Devil.

 Quote from Phil Moore “The church’s biggest danger has never been too few converts, but too many false ones.”

Paul said in 1 Timothy 1:15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

Paul was a true convert, he came to the realization that he truly was a sinner and that he needed Christ. We all must realize we are wrong going our own way; we will only be blessed if we turn from ourselves and go God’s way.

The book of 1 Thessalonians is a course for true converts. 2 Thessalonians is a course for warriors.

Throughout history and today, Satan has been trying to undermine the church with doubt and false teachers.

New Christians need a strong foundation in the faith and receive strong support from fellow mature Christians. Like a plant Christians need to be firmly planted in the same soil and not tossed about with every storm and moving about from place to place.

1 Thessalonians 2: 13  this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.

A major problem with Christianity today is that people are not earnestly studying the word of God. Reading, searching and knowing the word of God is essential to the Christian life.

The Devil tries to undermine our fellowship. We must make friends in the Church, encourage and build each other up.

The Devil also tries to undermine our worship and devotion. We must continually improve and work on our spiritual life, to be more like Christ, so that we can impact and bless others for the Lord. Doing all things to the Glory of God with our focus on eternity.

Pastor Caroline Barclay -Theme: Christ desires for us to be at peace and to rest in him. 

Matthew 11:28-30 28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Christ’s love extends an invitation, such as the Lord saying come unto me.

In many ways God calls us to “come unto me”, in situations in life such as a newborn baby falling asleep in our arms, or a medical team telling us a loved one will be all right.

God is a good God and he supplies rest to the weary.

The Christian needs not to worry or fret, but to trust in the peace and faithfulness of God. God welcomes us to come unto him, sit a while, fellowship and enjoy his presence.

When the Devil fills our days with obstacles and set backs; we are to throw those obstacles right back at him, we need to step over those obstacles, as God lifts us higher.

We are to live in a no fret zone and rest in God.

Sunday March 5, 2017

Due to road conditions, Master's Hand has cancelled this evening's service.

Stay home. Stay safe.

See you next week