September 2009 - Posts

• From My Heart Sept 20, 2009

  Celebrate Our Purpose!  Today we “Celebrate Our Purpose” here at Bible Baptist Church.  Everybody in life must have a purpose or reason for what they are doing in life.  As a believer in Christ, it is a joy to know that we have a reason or purpose to live because of Christ.  Living is not in vain or futile but rather vibrant and exciting.  Our purpose is to make Him known everywhere we go.  God has given us a great responsibility and privilege to fulfill our purpose.  Join me in celebrating our purpose.  It is thrilling to see our Suncoast Bible Institute kick off this week.  This new ministry I trust will be a long time plan to better train each of us in our service to Christ.  This has been a long time in planning and to now see it bearing fruit just thrills my soul.  I am already now putting together courses for next year.  One of  the instructions from God’s Word for the church is to “equip the saints.”  Our institute will better assist us in our obedience to Christ.  The day in which we live has many dangers for the believer if he is not careful.  Much is done in the name of entertainment which may seem harmless but yet plant seeds of doubt or evil in the life of the believer.  Be careful about what you read and what you watch.  For instance, Dan Brown has just released his new book The Lost Symbol.  Do not waste your time or money on such an ungodly piece of literature.  Brown has long mocked the precious truths of our Saviour and the Word of God.  Be aware of things that the devil may push as being harmless when it may in turn open a door of opportunity for him to deceive you.  May God keep us strong in Him! Posted Sep 19 2009, 10:01 AM by sgray128 with no comments

• From My Heart Sept 13, 2009

  Celebrate the Church!  God’s instrument that He uses today to reach the world is His local church.  Bible Baptist Church is a local, independent Baptist Church which God is using both here and around the world for His use and His glory.  Today we are celebrating His triumphant church.  Remember Jesus is both founder and cornerstone of the church.  The Word of God provides all the instruction needed for the church.  The Holy Spirit provides all the power that is necessary to complete and fulfill the work that God has called us to do.  There are many reasons why I want us to celebrate the church today.  Here are just a few: Because our message is life-changing. Because our Foundation will never falter. Because we are not the same since salvation. Because we can serve the Lord together. Because we can pray and encourage one another Because we are being used of God. Because we are a light in the world. Because we are salt in the world. Because we can learn the Word of God here. Because our lives can grow here. Because our families can be settled here Because our marriage can be strengthened here. Because Jesus stands by His church. Because the gates of hell will not prevail against it. Because my dearest friends are here. Because Jesus will return for us.                   This is why we celebrate the church.  There is nothing like this place.  Pray for your church.  Thank God for your church.  Serve in the church.  Join me as today we celebrate the church. Posted Sep 14 2009, 04:07 PM by sgray128 with no comments