Tag: God

• A Serious Mission

  God’s Word says, “You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 3:14-15) …

  Pastor John

  March 30, 2011

  Salvation, Uncategorized

  Acts 14, Baptist, Barnabas, Calvary, church, compromise, convictions, cross, crucifixion, disciple, God, gospel, indianola, Jesus, love, Paul, political, salvation, save, sinners, social, universalism

• On Mission With God

  In Acts 13 we see Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey.  On Sunday, we did not focus on Paul and Barnabas’ success.  Instead, we focused on their response to opposition and resistance.  It is there that we see Paul and Barnabas’ character shine through. We do not see them grow frustrated or hopeless. …

  Pastor John

  March 22, 2011

  Salvation, Uncategorized

  Acts 13, Baptist, Barnabas, Calvary, character, church, convictions, disciple, faith, feelings, God, indianola, Jesus, Judges, knowing, love, military, morality, Paul

• Faith in the Trenches

  Sunday, we looked at the deliverance of Peter from Herod in Acts 12.  It is an amazing passage of Scripture highlighting the power of God.  It is also a profound example of fervent prayer.  Yet, the part that I personally find so instructive is the response of the people.  Acts 12:5 says, “So Peter was…

  Pastor John

  March 14, 2011

  Salvation, Uncategorized

  actions, angel, Baptist, Calvary, church, disciples, discourage, doubt, encourage, exercise, faith, free, God, hope, indianola, Jesus, love, Peter, prayer, prison, stretching

• Walk through the valley

  Mountains and valleys. We seem, as spiritual beings, to desire the mountain top experience with God.  In Acts chapter, Peter has quite a mountain top experience with God.  Not only does he have a vision, but God also changes his understanding of the gospel message.  That’s quite a mountain top!  Then comes chapter 11.  He…

  Pastor John

  February 23, 2011

  Salvation, Uncategorized

  Baptist, Calvary, church, exiles, faithfulness, famine, gentile, God, indianola, Iowa, Jesus, Jewish, live, mountains, pastor, Pentecost, persecution, Peter, prayer, schedule, sermon, valleys, yes

• Touching the Throne of God

  Revelation 4:8 declares that the four living creatures say “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.” Have you ever thought about what that would be like? What would it be like to just say, all the time and without stopping, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord…

  Pastor John

  February 8, 2011

  Salvation, Uncategorized

  Baptist, Calvary, Christ, Christian, church, distractions, flesh, focus, God, hope, indianola, Iowa, Jesus, lethargic, love, power, worship

• Where are We Going

  Last Sunday’s message was intended to lay out a continuing vision for this new  year.  We looked at how God has blessed our church and its efforts to reach out to our community with the love of Jesus.  Wow.  God has worked!  Yet, I don’t want anyone to think that projects are the vision of…

  Pastor John

  January 15, 2011

  Salvation, Uncategorized

  Baptist, blessing, Calvary, Christ, church, faith, God, growth, hope, indianola, Jesus, joy, Lord, new year, priorities

• Trust is hard

  This week’s worship time was focused on trusting God.  We talked about trusting and how difficult it is sometimes.  It is difficult because our stress-filled times make us forget God’s faithfulness.  It is difficult because we want easy answers.  It is difficult because we undervalue walking with God.  It is difficult because trust requires faith…

  Pastor John

  November 8, 2010

  Salvation, Uncategorized

  Baptist, Calvary, character, God, hard, hope, issue, Job, pain, peace, slay, trust