Is ISIS in Bible Prophecy?
The increasing violence of ISIS, especially toward Christians in the Middle East, has led to many questions regarding their role in the future. Is ISIS in Bible prophecy? While ISIS is not mentioned by name in the Bible, this evil group clearly resembles some aspects found in Scripture. First, ISIS clearly opposes Christians, something the…
4 Ways to Stand Firm in a Post-Christian Culture
Media continues to highlight the so-called “culture wars” of encounters when Christian beliefs are assaulted by secular society. Recent examples include: The elementary student whose teacher taught, “God is not real.” A Christian university that refused to include the Pledge of Allegiance in its Veterans Day chapel program. The Starbucks “red cups” that leave out…
Your Most Important Relationship
Text: John 10:10b and 17:3 How you feel about life often boils down to how you feel about your relationships. We are designed for relationships. When our relationships are balanced and healthy, life is good. But, too often, we ignore the most important relationship – our spiritual connection with God. I. You were created in…
Be Wise About Your Response to Grace
Message, Tim LaFleur November 1, 2015 If you have your copy of the Word of God, turn to the book of Ephesians if you would. And you will remember, during these days we have been talking about being wise; seeing things from God’s viewpoint so that we can apply it to real-life situations so that…
Redefining Miracles
Miracles create an interesting study in the Bible and apologetics in general. Most often, when the word “miracle” is mentioned in the Bible, the first thought is the miracles of Jesus – such as his turning water into wine, healing the sick and lame, raising the dead, and exorcising demons. However, miracles are woven into…
Be Wise About Selecting a New Pastor
Tim LaFleur, Message November 8, 2015 If you have your copy of the Word of God, turn if you would to the book of I Peter and Chapter 5. The book of I Peter and Chapter 5. During these days we have been talking about godly wisdom. And so, what I want to talk to…
Be Wise About Worship
Tim LaFleur October 4, 2015 Message, Tim LaFleur, Discipleship Pastor Amen. Good morning. Aren’t you grateful for our choir and orchestra. Thank Abby as well. Lets give the Lord a hand. Praise the Lord. Sometimes I think when I say lets give the Lord a hand, I am thinking to myself, lets give the Lord…
Be Wise in your Giving
Tim LaFleur, Discipleship Pastor October 25, 2015 If you have your copy of the Word of God, turn if you would to the book of John and Chapter 1. The book of John and Chapter 1. While you are turning there, let me remind you that during these days we have been talking about…
Do you know five good reasons for believing God exists?
Yes, there are people who claim to believe in God who do not live consistently with this belief. However, this does not erase the power of the many other people who have believed in the God of the Bible and whose lives have turned from an opponent of the Christian faith to a person willing…
Study of God – Part 8
Contents B. Compound Names with EL in the Old Testament 1. El-Shaddai. Gen. 17:1 Translated “Almighty God” it shows God as all-sufficient, making fruitful; Gen. 28:3-4, and purifying through trial; Job 5:17. 2. El-Elyon. Gen. 14:18 Translated “The Most High God” Who is also possessor of heaven and earth. By this name God is known…