Title: The Faithfulness and Goodness of God Text: Lamentations 3:19-25 Preached by Pastor Phil Layton at Gold Country Baptist Church on April 15, 2007 www.goldcountrybaptist.org A brother in the Lord has shared that the first prayer he learned as a child was the simple table grace: “God is great; God…

March 29, 2012 By John Barnett Read, print, or listen to this resource on our website www.DiscoverTheBook.org As we open to Psalm 119:71, we as a nation are in the midst of one of the most challenging times American’s have faced for over a generation. But as bad as it may seem, think about how hard life…

This is going to be fast and maybe feel like trying to drink out of a fire hydrant…because I want us to swim in the depth of the joy God has promised us and not to miss out on the joy set before us. Why? BecauseJoy is necessary…happiness is commanded to the church. Why? Because we were created to glorify…

Psalm 119 (morning worship) Sermon details: Exploring the glory of the Word of God with the Psalmist by gleaning key truths from the longest chapter in the Bible. Sermon points: 1. The Nature of God's Word 2. The Love of God's Word 3. The Keeping of God's Word 4. The Wisdom of God's Word 5. The Way God's Word Relates to Suffering 6. The Declaration of God's Word Preacher: Daniel Pelichowski

The psalmist shares principles that can help the believer to be grateful through the experience of affliction.

Conspiracy theories Different kind of scripture reading 23 Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. 42 then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word. 51 The insolent utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law.…

Introduction: Affliction seems to come in various shapes and sizes. It may be the hardship of a financial crunch. It may be the disorder of some family conflict. Perhaps it is the oppression of others who are seeking to ridicule or speak lies about us. Sometimes it may be the misery or unhappiness of…

Review Aleph: Obedience to God’s awesome word is the only way to experience true blessing. Beth: God’s awesome word is the foundation for sanctification. Gimel: God’s awesome word is needed to illuminate our understanding in the midst of opposition. Daleth: God’s awesome word sustains us through seasons…

Jesus' Formula for Prayer Introduction: Think: "Prayer" is letting God communicate with you. Five Keys To Effective Praying: I. Praise God. - L- v.9a; 13b A. Acknowledge His holy name. - L- v.9; Psalm 16:8; L- Matthew 7:21 B. Acknowledge His name has authority.- L- v.13b; L-Matthew 28:18 C. Acknowledge…

Introduction: Read Psalm 119:73-80 While I was in my early 20’s I had a professor encourage me to begin reading good Christian biographies. that advice has proven to be a great encouragement to me over the years. One of the biographies i read early on was of the missionary Jim Elliot. The help and edification…

March 29, 2012 By: John Barnett Read, print or listen to this resource on www.DiscoverTheBook.org Please join me in Psalm 119 and look over God’s curriculum in “The School of Suffering”, where our Lord shares with us what He expects from each of us as we go through all the various painful forms of suffering,…

Dr. C. B. Faulkner and his wife, Sister Carolyn Faulkner study & discuss Part 1 of "Overcoming Afflictions - Problems in Life." Life of a Christian may like anyone else has problems, battles, obstacles, and storms... but the follower of Christ has a Father who has their back. Dr. Faulkner teaches the uncompromising Word of God.

Introduction Good morning and welcome to First Community Church where we worship God in Spirit and in Truth, one verse at a time! I wanted to take a moment and say thank you to all who participated and coordinated our Christmas Eve service, “What a Blessing!” Also, thank you for your kindness that you…