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Where is the witness?

7/16/2015

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And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee. And when He went forth to land, there met Him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before Him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with Thee, Jesus, Thou Son of GOD most high? I beseech thee, torment me not. (For He had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.) And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him. And they besought Him that He would not command them to go out into the deep. And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought Him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And He suffered them. Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked. When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country. Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed. Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought Him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and He went up into the ship, and returned back again. Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought Him that He might be with Him: but Jesus sent him away, saying, Return to thine own house, and shew how great things GOD hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him. And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received Him: for they were all waiting for Him. (Luk 8:26-40)
    It's been a while since our revival meetings, and we want to share the teaching from our prayer meeting devotion:

There were several points from this passage that were brought out:
    The best part of the demon-possessed man's life while he was tormented and possessed was the end of it. During that time, he was in bonds, he lived in the tombs and couldn't keep himself in clothes or his right mind. He was the living dead, just as many today, bound by their sIn, caught in cycles of corruption, and unable to save themselves.
    The possessed man reacted in opposition to his encounter with Jesus. He falsely accused Jesus and His agenda. Many we encounter as we witness will be hostile and even falsely accuse us, even as they continue to make false statements about our Lord.
    The community reacted in fear and loathing of all Jesus had done for this man. They didn't want him delivered from his bondage, nor in his right mind, and they certainly wanted their pigs back (though as Jews they should not have been involved with them). They asked Jesus to leave. Many today do not want to hear about Jesus, they react in fear and loathing toward Him and us, and wish us to leave.
    Jesus left in response to the widespread rejection of His actions and message. He didn't force Himself on anybody. We should leave in as good a relationship as they will let us, but when faced with hostility, we leave and pray, not for good, but for the moment.
    This response and strategy worked, because the delivered man testified of all that GOD had done, and those that heard and were waiting for Jesus rejoiced and were glad to see Him when He returned to them. We must not give up on people that or lost, but trust lost people to GOD, and return when the Spirit prompts us, that they who hear may be glad and receive Him.
 
    So the question then is, what great things about Jesus have you experienced, and what have you published, as this man did, and to whom?
    Have you experienced the new birth that Jesus came to give all who will repent of their sins and believe in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary? Have you been delivered from the power and presence of sIn and redeemed? Has GOD saved you and given you a brand new life in Him that you can share with others?
    If so, what provision and guidance has GOD done in and through you lately? What is He telling you to do for Him? Have you shared Jesus with your neighbors, your friends, your coworkers, or your family?

Church: where is the witness in your community? in your neighborhood? in your county? in your state? in your country? in our world?

Dr. William Ferrand, Pastor
and Rev. Jefferson Sweet, Associate Pastor

(From Bill Ferrand's Wednesday devotion and teaching, 15 July 2015, edited for web publication by Jefferson Sweet.)

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The Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father

6/15/2014

 
Some one said that I should have known better, more than 50 years ago, when our third child was born, to use the chairman of my deacons to deliver the baby.  He had five girls.  And our third child was again a girl,  giving us three daughters.        
A couple of the men at the church had boys,  and were ragging me for a few weeks with: "That's OK, Robert.  We understand; it takes a man to have a son."
After a while, I had had enough, and replied: "You know, you're right, it takes a man to have a son, but it takes a Daddy to have a Daughter." They  never said anything else to me.       
Now, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren later, I can attest to the fact that there is a special relationship between a daddy and his daughters. I have never regretted having three girls.

The word "Abba" is used at least three times in the New Testament in connection with God the Father.  It is basically an ancient word which conveyed a closer relationship than the more formal "father." Jesus used it as He prayed to His Father in Mark's Gospel, and Paul used it in writing to the Romans and the Galatians. Many would translate the term "Abba'  as "Papa" or "Daddy," indicating the very close relationship with God the Father.  

Can  you call  God  your  "Daddy" on this fathers'  day?
If not, here's how you can know Him and the forgiveness and Salvation He has already provided for you on the Cross of Calvary.

Ha
ppy  Fathers'  Day   
Bro. Robert E.  LaFavre, Pastor Emeritus

Are you ready?

4/14/2014

 
And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out My Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out My Spirit. And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the LORD come. And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the Name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call. (Joe 2:28-32)

Perhaps you will be one of those millions who will seek to view the lunar eclipse  tonight and Tuesday morning. It is supposed to be visible to  the entire North American  continent, the first time in 300 years, depending upon the cloud cover.  
Listening this morning to an astronomer on FOX News, he described the color of the moon immediately prior to the eclipse,  as  being  "blood red."
He, more than  likely, had no knowledge of the biblical reference to the moon turning to blood, or more accurately, "red like blood." You can check out  Joel 2.21, which prophecy is quoted by Peter in his sermon located in Acts  2:20. These passages describe something that will happen in the future connected with the King of kings and Lord of lords Jesus the Christ's return. For a more exact sequence of events, you can check out Revelation 6:12 which places the event precisely in the judgements scenario... all in the future.
So, if you are able to see the red moon tonight, keep in mind that one day, there will be another phenomenon like to this one that will carry more dire consequences for all the world. Are you ready to greet that future event?

Bro Robert

Is creation a viable model of origins in today’s modern, scientific era?

1/17/2014

 
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Bill Nye Debates Ken Ham Live Streaming FREE on Feb. 4 at 6 PM

Leading creation apologist and bestselling Christian author Ken Ham is joined at the Creation Museum by popular TV personality and evolution apologist Bill Nye.

Ham, a former science instructor who emigrated to the USA from Australia over 25 years ago, is joined by the popular children’s program personality Bill Nye “the Science Guy” for this first and only scheduled debate. Each man delivers what he believes is the best information currently available for his case. Each then has an opportunity for rebuttal and afterward answers questions submitted by the audience.

The upcoming February 4 debate has already generated significant attention from national media, and tickets to attend live were completely sold out within two minutes of release.

Don’t miss this “debate of the decade”! Watch the live stream at First Baptist Mossy Head.

Duty and devotion

11/27/2013

 
So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. (Luke 17:10)

Our calling and commission as Christians is to Preach the Word so that we evangelise the lost, disciple all believers, and meet the physical, spiritual, emotional and psychological needs of all as GOD leads us and provides the means and the methods to accomplish His Will and Work.  We must understand that Discipleship, Missions, and Evangelism should be an integral part of every program. If it is not than we need to take a real deep reevaluation of what we are doing (for Christ?) and why we are conducting any program.

That is not to say that all programs we do are bad, or not directed, but the whys and wherefores of our programs may mean that even if they were once good programs directed by GOD, they may no longer be so, or we may no longer be doing them for the right reason.  If we have lost our focus, and are now maintaining something out of tradition or the commandments of men, we are no longer doing what GOD told us to do.  If we are maintaining an unproductive program simply out of duty, instead of our devotion to Christ then we must end what is no longer profitable, and return to what GOD wants us to do for Him.


Remember we do what we do because of what GOD has done for us, not just because He commands it.  Are you devoted to Jesus Christ and His people?  Or, are you just doing your duty?  Christ wants your service, but He wants your love and deserves your worship even more.

Rev. Jefferson Sweet
Associate Pastor
 

Revive us again

9/24/2013

 
Revival.  A series of meetings scheduled on the calendar, or an interaction with the Living GOD who restores, rejuvenates, and renews those that repent?  It would seem to be a rhetorical question to a Christian, but, how many times have we gone to a series of meetings and left the same way we came? How many emotional experiences have we had, but no lasting heart change?

If we are not looking for revival, but simply attending the meeting the church has scheduled, will GOD meet us and truly make a difference to us?  Trusting GOD means surrendering to Him on His terms and then observing to do all that He commands.  When we repent, we turn from our sIn, and turn to a Holy and Righteous GOD who has the right to expect our obedience.  Trust and Obey, for there's no other way.  Daily and continually, those of us who are called by His Name must submit to His authority, take up our cross, and follow Him.  Our position in Christ is one of a new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting.

REVIVAL is coming, it is scheduled on the calendar.  You don't have to wait until Sunday to return to GOD, nor should it end on Weds.  Pray for revival in yourself and our community, then prepare yourself for what GOD is going to do.  Expect it.  Believe it.  Experience it and rejoice in His Salvation.



Revival.  Sunday Sep 29 through Oct 2 at 6 PM. 
Guest speaker: Dr. Richard Elligson of Baptist College of Florida.

Soccer comes to Mossy Head

9/20/2013

 

With much help from Coaches, helpers, and parents; and with grateful thanks to GOD for our sponsors; Jeff Mason and Glenda Sweet have brought Soccer to Mossy Head.

Soccer practice has been going on for a couple weeks now, and this Saturday, Sep 21, 2013 the first soccer games of the first season of Mossy Head soccer will be played at 9:00 at the Community Center.  More games will follow so come out and support your favorite Red or White Mossy Head Soccer Teams.

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    Rev. Jefferson Sweet, Associate Pastor, Minister of Education
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