Newcastle Baptist Church

A personal message to the congregation after being absent for 2 months due to cancer treatment.

Understanding our sinful nature and the process of sin helps us mature in faith, and is proof why we cannot blame God for temptation. Passage: James 3:14-16

Amid so many reasons Christ's resurrection is important; how do we choose? This morning we'll explore only 4 reasons. Scripture: Topical - Primary passage Matthew 28: 5-7

In a world where looting, theft and corruption is part of everyday life, it is important to look to Scripture for guidance. We need to have a Biblical work ethic.

How should we respond to trials and suffering? Key 5: with a humble spirit.

Passage: James 1:5 The first test of our faith from the book of James: Do we persevere during trials? Give us the criteria and keys to persevere trials. This is part 2 of the fourth key which is to have a believing heart.

Passage: James 1:5 The first test of our faith from the book of James: Do we persevere during trials? Give us the criteria and keys to persevere trials. The Fourth key is to have a believing heart.

Part 4 in our study on the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

We should not be surprised when evil increase around us.

The world hated Christ Jesus. We should not expect to be treated any different.

Passage: Mark 13: 24-27 Jesus promised that He will return, and we can trust Him.

Things change all the time. There are spiritual things that never change. These things makes it possible for us to give thanks in everything.

God heard Israel - He hears us. He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - He remembers Christ. He saw Israel - He sees us. He knew Israel - He knows us.

Looking at the temporary gifs such as miracles, tongues and healing.

When Paul stared death in the eye, it was so that he could trust God more. We learn that God is able to deliver in the past, present and future, with our ultimate deliverance in the resurrection. Never under estimate prayer, for it is God's means of allowing us to work with Him in fulfilling His purposes and plans for His glory.

There are sad stories about things that happens in the dark. What these people do comes from a wicket heart. In this message we look at what a wicked evil heart looks like.

1. WHAT IS THE SOURCE OF OUR SPIRTUAL GIFTS? 2. WHO ARE THE RECIPIENTS OF THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS? 3. WHAT IS THE DURATION OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS? 4. HOW ARE THE GIFTS DEVELOPED?

In this message we take a look at who we are as believers. What defines us as believers?

A 'spiritual gift' is an ability given by God the Holy Spirit which the believer must use to worship and glorify God and serve the Church. By serving the church with our gifts, we serve God.

Acts 9:1-31 - The journey of Saul and the impact of a transformed life.

Signs of the return of Christ include; apostacy, false prophets, false teachers, false apostles, false Christs, self love, self-centered, lovers of money and pleasure, etc. What will define who we are when Jesus returns?

What does the Bible tell us about the baptism with the Holy Spirit? - BAPTISM BY THE HOLY SPIRIT INCLUDES ALL BELIEVERS. - BAPTISM with THE HOLY SPIRIT BRINGS NEW BELIEVERs INTO UNION WITH OTHER BELIEVERS. - BAPTISM with THE HOLY SPIRIT BRINGS THE NEW BELIEVER INTO UNION WITH CHRIST. - BAPTISM with THE HOLY SPIRIT DOES NOT DEPEND ON SOME OR OTHER EXPERIENCE. - BAPTISM BY THE HOLY SPIRIT IS SOMETHI...

When Jesus return there will be 2 kinds of servants - Faithful and evil.

Is speaking in tongues proof that a believer is baptized with the Holy Spirit?

How are we to endure and respond when our faith is tested by suffering and trails?