The Maine* Idea: Let your manner of life as kingdom citizens show the worth of the Gospel, firmly united in love, and bravely holding forth the message of grace.
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Sermons on hope
The Maine* Idea: Knowing our eternity is secure in Him, we can have joy that goes beyond circumstances! We because… We have confidence in God’s Plan (1:18b-20). We are convinced of Christ’s Preeminence (1:21-24). We are committed to God’s Program (1:25-26).
The Maine* Idea: We can serve God joyfully, even when we are passing through hardships or opposition, because God has a plan, and we can trust Him.
The Maine* Idea: Let God’s grace toward us motivate us to love and encourage one another! 1. Respect our teacher and leaders; 2. Reach out to one another; and 3. Remember to do good for all. [The video froze at the 30 minute mark, cutting out the last three minutes which are available on the audio recording].
The Maine* Idea: This too will pass. Jesus is Lord of History, and His victory over death gives us hope as we face trials today. [For the fourth week, this is not a typical sermon, but a message given from the church office during the COVID-19 pandemic. May God’s word accomplish the purpose for which it is sent!]
This study is not a typical sermon, but a Bible lesson from my office as we are not meeting for a time due to COVID-19! The Maine* Idea: When trials come, don’t despair, rather, look to the Lord, remember His faithfulness, trust in His goodness.
The Maine* Idea: As believers living in a fallen world, we can be encouraged by God’s presence as He works in us and through us.
This is a first person telling of the Christmas Story from the perspective of Judean shepherd in AD 70. Various Scriptures are cited.
The Maine* Idea: The first coming of Jesus revealed God’s grace and motivates us to live faithfully in the sure hope of His return. (There was a problem with the sound quality of the recording this week, our apologies. As always, if you prefer, you can read the study that was the basis of the message on Pastor Steve’s blog at boothbaybaptist.blogspot.com…
The Maine* Idea: God is present in the storms of life working for our good, and for His glory.