Tag: Paul

• When Christians Act Like Atheists

  Today we think about one of the oddest actions in the world. No, it isn’t when people who don’t believe in God act like they don’t believe in Him. It isn’t when people who are iffy about God act like they don’t believe in Him. No, the oddest action to me is when those who…

  Pastor John

  October 3, 2011

  Uncategorized

  atheism, Baptist, Calvary, church, faith, forgiveness, God, hope, hopeless, indianola, Jesus, joy, love, mercy, miracles, Onesimus, Paul, Philemon, relationship

• The Power We Have

  This week we thought about God’s uncommon faithfulness. He was faithful to Paul when he was heading to Rome. Paul’s relationship with God tells us much about God’s relationship with all of His people. God is faithful. He encourages. He works when we cannot see Him. He cannot be stopped! This got me thinking… It…

  Pastor John

  August 29, 2011

  Salvation, Uncategorized

  Acts 27, Acts 28, Baptist, Calvary, church, encouragement, faith, forgiveness, God, grace, hope, indianola, Jesus, joy, love, mercy, Paul, relationship, wonder

• 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