Countryside Baptist Community Blog

2011-04-15T09:28:00.000-07:00

Take a moment to reflect on the following. Realize how much God loves you! Understand, tho He loves you, He expects YOU to accept that he sent his son, His ONLY begotten son, to save YOU... and He tells us that once we do that, no matter what, we are saved.... BUT -- he will know if it is in our heart and true of if it is only by words. As He tells those below, before the New Testament, he will not forsake us, those who are righteous will know the wicked and the testimonies of those who are righteous will prevail... as WE ARE His children.

We are given the freedom to make the choice... we hope it is for peace.

Malachi 3 (King James Version)

¹Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the LORD, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.
²But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:
³And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.
⁴Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the LORD, as in the days of old, and as in former years.
⁵And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts.
⁶For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
⁷Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the LORD of hosts. But ye said, Wherein shall we return?
⁸Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.
⁹Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation.
¹⁰Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
¹¹And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.
¹²And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.
¹³Your words have been stout against me, saith the LORD. Yet ye say, What have we spoken so much against thee?
¹⁴Ye have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the LORD of hosts?
¹⁵And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, they that tempt God are even delivered.
¹⁶Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.
¹⁷And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.
¹⁸Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.

Moriyah's Way: Seek,,,,,Don't Read!

2011-03-03T20:13:00.000-08:00

Moriyah's Way: Seek,,,,,Don't Read!: "'WITH MY SOUL HAVE I DESIRED THEE IN THE NIGHT; YES WITH MY SPIRIT WITHIN ME WILL I SEEK THEE EARLY; FOR WHEN THY JUDGEMENTS ARE IN THE EA..."

Mission Insider Report.... Christian Persecutions... ALERT

2010-12-31T12:11:00.001-08:00

Nigerian Christians Killed in Seven Christmas Eve Bombings JOS, Nigeria (December 29, 2010) - While the city of Jos is still in flames and under a 24-hour military curfew, the first eye-witness reports have begun to come in from indigenous missionaries trapped by the continuing violence. Over 80 people were killed in seven bombings and assaults on Christmas Eve and the death toll is mounting as street fighting continues.
According to a trusted indigenous leader, thousands of internally displaced refugees are on the move. He confirmed that pastors and Christian leaders were targeted and killed in the attacks.
Christian Aid Mission Africa Director Rae Burnett said that the missionary, who is executive director of the one of the mission agencies Christian Aid assists in Jos, is asking Christians around the world to urgently pray for Christians in Nigeria, especially those in the city of Jos. "We are in regular contact with indigenous missions' leaders there and are already collecting aid for the survivors - helping them to bury the dead, rebuild homes and churches and heal broken lives."
Wire service reports say authorities first believed the attacks were orchestrated by a militant Islamic group that has killed dozens of Christians since September in the region. However a new and different terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the Christmas Eve assassinations in Jos and church burnings in Borno State as well.
Rae Burnett released parts of an email report from Gabriel Barau, the executive director of Missionary Crusaders Ministries, who was in Jos for a Christmas field visit when the attacks began.
"Right now, my family and I are still trapped on the outskirts of Jos where Muslim fanatics have set the city on fire once again," he wrote yesterday. "I will send more reports and updates on this as I get more information tonight and tomorrow."
Gabriel confirmed reports that the violence began on Christmas Eve when he says seven terrorist bombs were planted in two churches and a market area within Jos City, Plateau State. All exploded successfully, killing many victims.
"Because of the tense situation, I am not able to take any pictures as the city has been taken over by military personnel. The governor has ordered the military to shoot-on-sight anyone caught fomenting trouble.
"Meanwhile the city is locked up. Conditions are tense and many people are still looking for their lost ones. I understand that the many refugees in the city already number over 300,000 - people who have fled their homes because of attacks.
"While the Jos violence is still going on," Barau said, "another six people including two pastors were killed and a church burnt down in Maiduguri, Borno State. We need prayers for the believers and the work we are doing among these people as radical Muslims are becoming very hostile to Christians in Nigeria. Our mission board, MCM, has a missionary already surveying Maiduguri to help reach the Kanuri people there who are 100% Muslims.
"Pray for our people and missionaries among the Muslims. We will not relent in our efforts to reach them as the Lord is raising up a people for his name among them. Pray for us."
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This IS AWESOME!

2010-12-22T08:42:00.000-08:00

At 8 years of age, this girl sees the LIGHT! Absolutely inspirational!

Christmas Program

2010-12-22T08:28:00.000-08:00

AWESOME! That is all I can say about it.....

The kids did a super job on putting on our very first Christmas program for the church. There were solos, duets, and a trio... and a little 'play' where they all had a part and it went great! This is something they should all remember.... and it was a statement of commitment to the growing church. What an awesome group of kids we have to start this event for our fellowship!

KIDS... you were terrific!

Here, the trio sing "We Three Kings"....

Simple Truths - We Hope You Enjoyed the movie!

2010-12-22T08:20:00.000-08:00

Simple Truths - We Hope You Enjoyed the movie!

PayBox

2010-11-01T20:42:00.000-07:00

PayBox

'Civility May Not Be Sexy' | Christianity Today | A Magazine of Evangelical Conviction

2010-10-16T09:32:00.000-07:00

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Hopeless Prayer | Christianity Today | A Magazine of Evangelical Conviction

2010-10-16T09:29:00.000-07:00

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2010-10-16T01:52:00.001-07:00

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George Washington put our nation in the hands of God, for guidance.

2010-10-10T02:12:00.000-07:00

"It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible."

"Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of God."

These are two quotes from George Washington... all the more to know and believe that our country was founded on the principle that God is our leader and should have a direct hand in governing our nation... as per the interest of the founding fathers.

Jesus Forgives .. we ought follow him.

2010-10-10T01:53:00.000-07:00

Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralytic

When saw their faith, He said to him, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.” And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, He answered and said to them, “Why are you reasoning in your hearts?” which is easier, to say ‘your sins are forgiven you, or to say, ‘Raise up and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins- He said to the man who was paralyzed, I say to you arise, take up your bed, and go to your house. Immediately he rose up before them, took up what he had been lying on and departed to his own house, glorifying God.

(Luke5: 20-25)

The paralytic was unable to come to Jesus himself, but he was fortunate enough to have four friends who were able to get him to Jesus. These four are example of how friends ought to minister to one another and help needy sinners come to the Savior. To begin with, they had faith that Jesus would heal him, and it is faith that God honors. Their love for the man united them in their efforts so that nothing discouraged them, not even the crowd at the door. Jesus could have simply healed the man and sent him home, but instead, He used the opportunity to teach a lesson about sin and forgiveness. Certainly it was easier to say to the man, “your sins are forgiven!” than it was to say, “Raise up and walk!” Why?

Because nobody could prove whether or not his sins really were forgiven! Jesus took the harder approach and healed the man’s body, something everybody in the house could witness.

The healing was immediate and the people glorified God. But even more than receiving healing, the man experienced forgiveness and the start of a whole new life. Our Lord’s miracles not only demonstrated His deity and His compassion for needy people, but they also revealed important spiritual lessons about salvation. They were “object lessons” to teach spiritually blind people what God could do for them if only they would believe in His Son. Amen

We Should Be Accepting... But be ye careful in choice of friends

2010-10-10T01:31:00.000-07:00

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. (Romans 15:7)

Accepting others does not come easy. We live in the world where society (the world) teaches us we do not have to put up with this or that... we do not have to accept this or that... we to not have to do this or that...

But do you ever think of the long suffering consequences we are faced with when we live life as the world rather than that as a child of God? If we learn to accept others for who they are, we do not expect more of them than we are willing to give of ourselves... just the best we can be. In some, the best may be just getting them to crack half a smile. But, that is just who they are.

Christ died on the cross -- accepting EVERYONE with all their faults and sins -- to save us from our sins. If he can do that for us, then shouldn't we at least try a little harder to do that for our brothers and sisters?

Ya know, we do not have to like how they live or what they believe... we do not have to run with them or behave like them.... but as a Christian, it is our job to have acceptance of others. We should be showing them the light we possess and with hope, we will have made progress to bring another brother or sister with us into the mansions of glory our Father has waiting for us.

Everyone does not have to be unitary, just have a bit of charity in your heart and even in the worst, know there is better trying to surface. Accept them. Give them hope and faith. Give them love and understanding. For God does that for all of us. We are to be godly, as Christ. Tho we ourselves will have sin, we should not throw stones lest we have no sin of our own.

Countryside Baptist Community Network

2010-10-10T01:20:00.000-07:00

Countryside Baptist Community Network