The Individual’s Responsibility for Spiritual Growth
By | May 30, 2010
Bible Study lesson on three things maturing believers must do to grow:
- Bible study and meditation
- Prayer
- Worship
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Mt Vernon Youth Worship Service!
By | April 16, 2010
Mt Vernon had its first Youth Worship Service on April 11th and it was a blast! The children had the opportunity to listen to contemporary gospel music from Mary Mary and others. We had young people to pray and conduct responsive reading as well.
The Ice Breaking concept was implemented during the service to get them engaged in a game that pointed to Jesus.
The message is the first of a series of messages on the Plan of Salvation. We are talking about the five P’s starting with the Problem: Sin.
I was an exciting time and we look forward to the Lord continuing to bless this service.
God bless,
Rev Butler
Mt Vernon Missionary Baptist Church
3935 Prospect Ave
Kansas City, MO 64130
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Spirit Of Truth Missionary Baptist Church - 2010 Hour of Power Schedule
By | January 28, 2010
January |
No Service |
February |
Chris Williams |
March |
Anthony Fletcher |
April |
Olan Butler |
May |
Elder Day |
June |
Chris Williams |
July |
Anthony Fletcher |
August |
Olan Butler |
September |
Elder Day |
October |
Chris Williams |
November |
Anthony Fletcher |
December |
Olan Butler |
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Sonship Quiz
By | January 28, 2010
- The bible says we were “dead” before Christ. Where is that found?
- When we except Christ as our Lord and Savior, what part of us is made alive?
- What does the bible say Jesus did to the spirits in prison? What was its effect?
- What is the role of the law?
- What does the law teach?
- How many persons are in the Godhead? Who are they?
- All persons in the Godhead have roles but which one has a name? Why is this important?
- Which person in the Godhead transfers us from darkness to the kingdom of Christ?
- The state of being and adopted child of God is called?
- What is one of the benefits of being a child of God versus a servant only?
- What is the Holy Spirit’s role in Sonship?
- Jesus walked on this earth as God exhibiting His power. True or False?
- Jesus manifested supernatural powers on earth how did He do it?
- In Matthew 17, what was the temple tax? Secular use?
- In Exodus, what was the temple tax’s purpose spiritually?
- Who paid the temple tax?
- Religion is a means to an end which greater faith in Christ. What is religion called when it is an “end” in itself?
- In Matt 17, when Jesus says the “sons are free” what is He referring to?
- In Matt 17, knowing that the temple tax has become legalistic, why does Jesus tell Peter to pay it?
- What is He teaching us about how we are to operate as believers today?
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How To Choose A Study Bible
By | August 4, 2009
Here is a good article on how and why behind choosing a study bible:
What is a study Bible and what are the reasons to purchasing one? A study Bible is a Bible that has various footnotes and other study helps to explain verses of scripture or shed more light on a certain word that is used. Study bibles do not explain an entire passage or book, that is reserved for Bible commentaries, but do help when reading through the Bible and a simple question comes to mind.
Perhaps you’ve been reading through the Bible and saw that something measured ten cubits. You wondered what a cubit was but didn’t know where to look it up or you didn’t have the time. If you are reading from your study Bible, you can look beneath the passage at the footnote and find that a cubit is approximately 18 inches. Suddenly you have a greater understanding of the passage because you can picture the size of an object when before you had no clue.
There are a number of things that should be factored when selecting a Bible. Probably the first decision that needs to be made is for what Bible version are you looking. There are numerous different translations of the Bible available and each one has their own strengths and weaknesses.
After you select which version you are looking for, you should decide how you will use your Bible. Most people want just a general study Bible such as the Life Application Study Bible or Zondervan’s NIV Study Bible. However your options go far beyond general studies if you desire. There are now study Bibles for children, teens, men, and women. Each Bible has notes that are meant to specifically help the group it is focused on.
Or you may prefer study notes by a particular person. There are numerous study Bibles with notes written all by one person. Some of the popular versions are ones written by John MacArthur, Charles Ryrie, and C.I. Scofield.
Finally you must choose whether you want a hardback Bible or a leather bound Bible. Your cover options may be more limited with a study Bible as these Bibles tend to be bigger than ones without the notes. Many general study Bibles also are available in large print and some are offering a smaller personal size but you should look out for tiny print in these. Depending on the publisher and the overall popularity of the Bible, some Bibles may only be available in hardcover. A limited number of study Bibles are available in paperback as well.
After you have an idea of what you are looking for start shopping for the best study Bible prices. With a bit of searching you will find a Bible that not only meets your needs but also your budget.
Pastor Mike has spent years studying the Bible and operates http://www.studybiblesshop.com
He operates several websites but lately has been writing on evangelism at http://www.christianevangelism.net
Click here to learn more about the MacArthur study bible.
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The Macarthur Study Bible
By | July 31, 2009
For any serious student of the bible, that individual needs at least one good study bible. A study bible gives you several tools in one volume that equips you to dig deeper into the text.
My favorite is the MacArthur Study Bible
The MacArthur Study Bible has:
- Time lines
- Dozens of color maps
- Helpful drawings and maps throughout the Bible
- Introductions to each book
- Cross references
A great many tools to help make your study come alive. You do not want to stop you collection of tools at just a study bible but you do want to have it as one of the important tools in daily bibly study.
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Have You Been Born Again?
By | July 29, 2009
The singers above are lifting their voices about the new relationship they have with Jesus. The song melds the miraculous change that happens when you accept Jesus as your Savoir with the first act of obedience to Him. To demonstrate your obedience to the Lord and pronounce your conversion to the world you go and “be baptized.”
If you don’t know Him as your personal Savior, I invite you to ask the Lord into your heart today. Confess your sin to Him and ask Him to forgive you and He will. He died for you on a cross over two thousand years ago that today you may be saved. It won’t cost you a thing because Jesus paid it all.
Meditate on this scripture:
1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. 2 For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.
5 For Moses writes about the righteousness which is of the law, “The man who does those things shall live by them.” 6 But the righteousness of faith speaks in this way, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down from above) 7 or, “‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach): 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
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