Enjoying The Journey

(Proverbs 9:10) While there are many things we do not know about God, there is much that we can know about God. He wrote it down for us! The deeper we go into Scripture the deeper we can go into our knowledge of God. (0941250214) ----more----   The Mystery of God There are many things that I do not know about God. There are many things that are beyond my understanding. And why is that? Because I am a finite being and He is an infinite God. And yet, isn't it glorious? Isn't it wonderful? That God, through His Word, has revealed Himself in such a way that there are many things we do know about God. So many people get stuck on the things they don't know and can't understand but they miss in that what they should know and what we can understand.  The Fear of the Lord Is Beginning of Wisdom Proverbs chapter 9, verse number 10 says this, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the holy. Is understanding." Did you hear that expression? The knowledge of the holy, not of holy things, but

(2 Timothy 3:13-17) In an age of deception God's people must know what they believe - and why! We must be ready to share with others, not what we think, but what God thinks. It is time to know and make known what the Bible says. (0938250211/13) ----more---- The Purpose and Profit of the Bible Everywhere I go, it seems that the favorite verse of people today seems to be 2 Timothy 3 and verse number 13, where the Bible says, "But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived." I hear everybody quoting that verse and talking about how bad things have gotten and the pitiful condition of churches and communities and culture, and there's no doubt that's true. But I want to remind you that verse does not stand alone. That text has a context. As a matter of fact, immediately after the Apostle Paul writes to Timothy, those words, "Evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived," he says in the very next verse, 2 Timothy 3:14, "But continue thou in the thin

(Deuteronomy 32:2) Doctrine is not for professional theologians and academic minds. It is simply our beliefs and teachings, taken directly from the Word of God. Study the Scriptures and settle what you believe from the Bible. (0939250212) ----more----  God's Doctrine and Our Opinions Libraries and bookstores are absolutely filled with men's opinions. Radio, television, talk news, all of it, totally filled with everybody's ideas about what they think is right. But I wonder How often we stop to say, what does God think? Did you know that God's thoughts are revealed in His Word? And if you want to know what God thinks about something, then ask yourself this question, what does the Bible say? The Importance of Doctrine We're beginning this series of what the Bible says. And I've started here by just laying a little foundation about the importance of what we call doctrine. That's a word that some people stay away from today. Let me just tell you, doctrine is not a dirty word. Not at all. In fact, it's God's word.

(Genesis 1:1) The Bible is God's revelation of Himself. Its purpose is not simply information or inspiration—it is given for us to know God! On the pages of Holy Scripture we discover the truth about God. (0940250213) ----more---- Understanding the Essence of the Bible What is the Bible? At its very heart, the essence of this book we're studying, what is the Bible? Is it a book of science? Is it a book of history? Is it a book of poetry? Is it a book of literature? What is the Bible?  The Revelation of God Through Scripture While it has elements of all of that in it The bottom line is this, the Bible is God's revelation. The Bible is really not first about man. It's a book about God. It's not about things or events. It's all about us knowing God. As a matter of fact, the last book of our Bible is the book of what? The book of Revelation. Now the word revelation, It literally means to take the veil away. It's like pulling back the curtain. God progressively in scripture starts taking the veil down, taking the

(Acts 17:1-34) Our generation has more information available than ever, and yet there seems to be such a lack of truth. Every question must be brought to the Giver of truth! Today we look at three treatments of truth. How do we treat the truth? (0937250210) ----more---- Finding Truth in the Information Age This generation is a generation that has more information than any generation in history. We have more access to facts and to stories and to news at our fingertips than our grandparents ever could have imagined. This is an age where people know much and yet have more questions than they've ever had. Isn't it ironic that we have so much information, and yet there seems to be such a dearth of truth. Our age is an age of questions. People are asking so many things. And knowing the answers to the questions, or at least where to find the answers to the questions, is absolutely vital for a believer. One of the worst answers you can give to someone when they start asking serious questions about spiritual truth, an

(Mark 1:4, 15) While repentance is necessary for our salvation, it is equally essential for our sanctification. A Christian who fails to regularly confess his sin to the Lord resultantly fails to grow in his walk with Him. Your faith can be measured by your repentance.  (0936250208) 

(1 Timothy 6:5-12) Modern Christianity says, "Gain is godliness." Whereas biblical Christianity says, "Godliness is gain." Join us as we conclude our study of stewardship with some key truths to remember.  (0935250207) 

(Luke 16:1-12, 19-31) You cannot fully understand biblical stewardship without looking at it through the lens of eternity. Eternity clarifies many circumstances and purifies our motives. Put your life in the perspective of eternity. (0934250206) 

(Luke 10:23-24) Truth is the Christian's most valuable treasure. It is a treasure to be cherished and shared. Learn from today's episode how to receive truth, rejoice in it, and relay it to others.  (0933250205) 

(2 Corinthians 12:7-10) Stewardship encompasses both positive and negative aspects. Since God is sovereign, we can conclude that even trials are gifts from Him. Instead of trying to change your trials, steward them! (0932250204) 

(Proverbs 22:1) Every man is given two names: the one he is born with and the one he earns. We all are gifted by God both the opportunity and obligation to develop our reputation. How are you stewarding your testimony? (0931250203) 

(Mark 1:1-5) Many times we say we want to hear from God but do not ready our hearts to hear from God. When the Word of God declared, our hearts should be prepared. Join Scott Pauley for this first message from Mark 1. (0930250201) 

(Malachi 3:8-12) Our view of God significantly alters our view of finances. When we realize that God has given us both our wealth and the power to obtain it, we will appropriately steward it according to His will.  (0929250131) 

(2 Corinthians 5:1-15) God has uniquely fashioned your body to use for His purpose. Many today are obsessed with the abilities and appeals of the body. However, God has designed your body to be His temple, where He resides and presides.  (0928250130) 

(Matthew 25:14-30) There is no more satisfying approval than the Lord's on your life. God has given you natural and spiritual abilities that He desires you to use for His glory. Whose affirmation are you living for? (0927250129) 

(Ephesians 5:15-17) Time is the currency of life, and once you spend it, you never get it back. As stewards of time, we have the daily opportunity to waste or invest it. Join us today to learn how to prioritize your time properly. (0926250128) 

(2 Corinthians 8:1-9) If you are a disciple of Jesus Christ, that is because another disciple once reached you. Now, you are responsible for reaching others with the same message! Have you added any chains to this spiritual link? (0925250127) 

(Matthew 1:19-25; 2:13-15, 19-23) In the darkest times, God is at work. The coming of Jesus Christ is one of the greatest examples of this. Yet, it is not just a truth for the Christmas season. In your darkest seasons, God will teach you the deepest truths. (0924250125) 

(2 Corinthians 8:1-9) Are you a giver or a taker? Everything you give is a response to everything God has given you. As God's grace motivates you, aspire to give the way God desires.  (0923250124) 

(2 Corinthians 8:1-9) Worship is much more than singing or congregating with other believers. It is our response to God's revelation. The worship of stewardship acknowledges that God is God, and we are not.  (0922250123)