Increasing Your Hunger and Longing for God’s Word (Psalm 119:33-40) Preached by Pastor Phil Layton at Gold Country Baptist Church on November 2, 2008 www.goldcountrybaptist.org About eleven years ago, I was at somewhat of a spiritual low. Although I’d grown up in a great Christian home, gone to good…

We need God’s awesome word because we are surrounded by opposition. See this first by the requests that psalmist makes, which reveal the life, light, and lucidness of God’s word. (17-20) Then we see the opposition that surrounds as he reflects on the standard, steadfastness, strength and sufficiency…

Introduction Greetings... Last week we looked at “Dedication To God’s Word” from as we have started a series of lessons on “God’s Word In ). Last week we notice the need to be dedicated to God’s wondrous and deserving Word. We also studied how God’s Word demands we shun sin. This week we are going to…

Welcome Good Morning! I’m Pastor Wayne and I’d like to welcome you all to the gathering of Ephesus Baptist Church. It’s nice to see so your smiling faces. If you are visiting with us this morning, please know that you are surrounded by some pretty amazing people. Ephesus is an active faith community…

Even in times of spiritual or physical war, famine, and disease we must live and depend on God's Word!

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…

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…

A total grounding of one’s confidence and expectation in God’s goodness and providential care even in the face of trouble.

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…

God's children hang on His every word

The question will always be in our heart, but how do we ask it? 9 The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. Does God direct…

Read text. Psalm 119:161-168 Introduction : When you love a person, it will show up. You cannot love a person without there being evidence to show that love. For example… you might remember the sage advice from Percy Sledge when he said... When a man loves a woman Can't keep his mind on nothing else…

Foundational Hope Hebrews 11:1-2 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 Today we begin a seven-week series on HOPE! As we journey to the cross and the empty tomb, we will look at what hope is and why hope is so important. In the apostle Paul’s famous…

Let us pray…Gracious and loving God, on this first Sunday in Lent, we are standing at the stream of life and longing for your presence amongst us in this time that seems to be a never ending period of grief, despair, sorrow, and sadness. We are ready to celebrate and be able to praise you once again.…

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…