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White Horse (Rev 6:1) And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. (Rev 6:2) And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. Bow - TOXON = Google - “etymology toxon greek” Word History The Greek word toxo...

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather givin...

Luk 14:26  If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. Mat 6:33  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 2Th 2:10-12  And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not...

They tried to prevent His ministry, soil His reputation, take His life. When all this failed they tried to hide His name form history. Don't Let Them Hide His Name

We all have no doubt seen a rock or even a pebble dropped into water and watched the waves ripple out in all directions. Those Ripples come from the rock interacting with the water creating movement. Our physical lives can have a similar impact on the people around us. 1Co 3:5-7  Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?  (6)  I ha...

Many things in our life are an exchange. We exchange grudges for peace. We exchange time (Sunday Morning) for learning, emotional support, and fellowship. We exchange energy for money. Pro 23:23 KJV  Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. No matter what it cost you. It will be worth it. No matter what you go through in this life. It will be worth it. Your...

Fresh Knowledge or Understanding – is NOT normally about the INTRODUCTION of something NEW but the revelation of something old. New Revelation, Knowledge, or Understanding of seems to be the biggest, most important, very influential, information in your life. The mind is a battlefield. 2Co 10:3-5  For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:  (4)  (For the weapons of our warfare...

In the church we often talk about RECOVERY. Defined: Returning to a normal state of health, mind, or strength – the process of regaining control. While we don’t always use the word recovery and we may define it a bit different than a 12-step program might. The fact remains that many of the stories in the Bible have a theme or at least a thread of “recovery” mixed in. God has made a way for us – to...

In a very simple definition. Faith is the: Conviction of the truth of anything. Conviction: Firmly held belief or opinion. While I say that faith should be on display – I am not saying that it should be on display – for the sake of it being on display. It should be on display because we are convicted of the truth of something.  If we are convicted of the truth of something Godly and Right. We shou...

Jas 1:12  Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

2Ti 2:15  Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. The word study in 2Tim 2:15 means: make an effort or endeavor.  This is a principle we should have in our spiritual walk:  Rightly Dividing the word of truth and proper application of the word of God into our lives. We really should make an effort to make sure we are pro...

We need conviction of Biblical truth – and we should be ready to as Jude stated: “earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”  Beyond Bible Truth: There might be times – because of your history, the way you were raised or the culture and age in which you minister that there my be convictions in your life that are not in black and white in the scripture. 1Co 10:23  Al...

One of the definitions of the word intervention is: action taken to improve a situation. Psa 127:1  A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain We NEED an Intervention By God.

Very Rarely (in fact - only once in a lifetime) is the season we are currently in – the LAST season. So, be deliberate in how you progress through whatever season you are in. Phi 4:11-13 KJV 11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am inst...

Course correction – new direction – misconception – failed inspection - all are opportunities for God to step into our lives to exert influence. Because we lack perfection. Jon 3:1-3  And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time , saying,  (2)  Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee.  (3)  So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, accordi...

Joe 2:27  And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the LORD your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed.

Mat 21:21  Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.

In this sermon, Pastor Paul Bailey passionately emphasizes the critical role of baptism in Jesus' name as outlined in scripture. Preaching to a diverse audience with varying levels of understanding, he highlights the biblical foundation for water baptism and its essential purpose in the remission of sins. Pastor Bailey reflects on his personal journey, sharing how his understanding of baptism...

Rom 10:17  So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Heb 11:1  Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Having a relationship with God is not forced on us. Being a Christian is a choice.  After living the Christian life for 1, 10, or 50 years and seeing something new in the Bible. It is a choice to follow truth or not. Some will not try to show others truth. Some will not contend for the faith. Contending for the Faith is also a choice.  We are not perfected in this life. We all have room to grow in...

Paul said in Eph 4: “henceforth be no more children” Paul also said: 1Co 13:11  When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. One childish thing we need to put away, is living our SPIRITUAL LIFE - REACTIVELY.  Jesus said: Mat 7:7-8  Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it sh...

Col 3:17  And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Act 2:38  Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Act 4:12  Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under he...

Ecc 4:9-12   Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.  (10)  For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.  (11)  Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?  (12)  And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold c...

Pro 16:25   There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Heb 12:6-7   For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.  (7)  If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? Heb 12:11   Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: neve...