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In this 2nd lesson in a series on the mindsets of Philippians 4, we explore focusing our thoughts and lives on things that are excellent, commendable and noble. In troubling times, it is all the more necessary to have spiritual mindsets to keep us on right paths. Joseph, David and Jesus are used as Biblical examples.

Luke 9:18-27 Being a disciple is often described as being a follower of Jesus Christ. But, being a true disciple of Jesus is much more. There is a price to being a disciple of Jesus that many do not see, but there is also hope in being a disciple.

By Pastor Glenn Pease For some unknown reason a sculptor hacked an 18 foot high piece of marble into an awkward shape, and then left it unfinished to lay in a Cathedral courtyard in Florence, Italy. For about a hundred years it laid there until Sept. of 1501. The damaged block had been offered to other…

God’s Ultimate Excellence for Us - Part 1 2 Peter 1:1-4 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 3, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Tonight we begin a study of 2 Peter, and as I was thinking about this short book, the word that came to my mind was "ultimate." This book speaks to us about ultimate things.…

By Pastor Glenn Pease As I read Barbara Shields book Winners-Women And The Nobel Prize, I was so impressed by the life and leadership of Agnes Gunxha, better known as Mother Teresa. As I read of her life and ministry I kept seeing her fulfilling the requirements that Paul lays down for one to be an elder,…

By Pastor Glenn Pease In 1781 Sir William Herschel, the English astronomer, discovered the planet Uranus. He plotted the course that this new planet should follow, but for some mysterious reason Uranus did not follow the predicted orbit. Other astronomers checked his calculations and found no mistake.…

By Pastor Glenn Pease The question was asked of a class of Catholic girls-"What is matrimony?" One girl confidently stood and said, "Matrimony is a state of terrible torment which those who enter are compelled to undergo for a time to fit them for heaven." "No, no," said the priest, "You have given the…

ATTENTION You ever heard of the book, Orbiting the Giant Hairball? I had not either until I was working on this message. Now don’t worry, I’m not going to try to “wax eloquent” on the revolutions you can do around feline fur. No, I’m more interested in what the book said than I am in its title. You see…

LIFE is not a Game Law of Love Love God Love Others Law of Integrity Image vs. Integrity Law of Faith Who do you trust? Do you trust God Do you trust yourself Law of Excellence Doing me best because God has given His best In vacation Bible school, kids prayed at dismissal time: “I will do the best I…

Topical: The Value of Hard Work June 5, 2011 Intro/Communication card: · Bookkeeping · Cleaning · Potluck Prayer Scripture reading: COl 3:22-24 I had a sermon I was working on but realized I need to save it for Father’s day, so I didn’t have a sermon for Sunday. I spent the whole day agonizing (and praying)…

| Philippians 13.Here we are, the third of March, we are already in to Autumn, but there is still some hot weather ahead of us. In fact we have had some real scorchers this summer. I do not handle the high temperatures that well – once it gets above 25o C. I wither. The good thing about have an 11 year…

James 5:13-20 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praises. [14] Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; [15] and the prayer offered in faith will restore…

Genesis 4:1-16 Basic Proposition: Two brothers who no doubt had personal contact with God, what went wrong to lead to betrayal and murder. When we commit ourselves to the work of the Lord it is important to give our best because when we do something half hearted it is often consumed by sin. The Action…

Inscription: Writing God’s Words on Our Hearts & Minds Part 18: God’s Glorious Dwelling Exodus 25-31, 35-40; Numbers 3-9 April 25, 2010 Prep: · 101, Scripture reading: Exodus 40:33-35 (Geanea) Intro This week’s reading covered the tabernacle, which was basically a mobile temple that housed the Ark. It…

Text: Philippians 4:4-9 (NIV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God,…

Gifts in Perspective: The Way of Excellence 1Corinthians 13 June 1, 2003 Scripture Reading: Introduction: Chgo. Trib.: Phone Calls to God, 5/29/03 (gross misunderstanding of access to God) What is the definition of a spiritual gift? A spiritual gift is that particular anointing of God upon a natural…

Launch: The Launch Pad Jeff Jones, Senior Pastor Nov. 30-Dec.2, 2007 Amazing, isn’t it, that this is the last service in this building. As involved as I have been in all of this replant, I still have a hard time believing it is really happening, that it is really real. So, what do you do on your last…