Williams Community Bible Church: Recent Episodes
Rob Culton
The Lord's Table exalts Jesus Christ as we celebrate and remember the price He paid to make fellowship with Him and with one another possible.
Two (of 6) examples Jesus gave to show how the Pharisees' external righteousness is inferior to the heart-righteousness of Jesus' kingdom followers.
The righteousness which allows us to enter heaven will surpass that of the Pharisees in at least 3 vital ways.
Salt is the quality of life to which Jesus' followers are called. Light is the quantity of exposure that life can/should have.
The 5th and 6th beatitudes are the first 2 radical rules of Jesus' kingdom focused on horizontal relationships with fellow man. 7 & 8 will be part 3.
The women who discovered the empty tomb experienced the same realities that we do "because He lives."
4 (of 8) attitudes necessary to be more righteous than scribes and Pharisees and which qualify you to enter God's kingdom.
Jesus' victory over the "lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the boastful pride of life" teaches us about the nature of temptation and how we can also win the victory.
Word by word encouragement for believers based on our eternal perspective gifted to us by our loving Father.
Continuing the "March thru Matthew" begun in December, we learn from John the Baptist ways that we can be faithful representatives of Jesus.
David used his sunset years to point Solomon and the country what would honor the Lord and make their lives successful before Him.
Instead of humbly seeking the Lord, David proudly forced his own costly solution - but finally he repented and God's grace abounded.
David is 65+ years old and looks back on God's grace and mercy in his life. Good lessons for all of us.
The last 2 (of 4) prophesies Matthew connected to Jesus' birth confirm to us that the Birthday Boy is our Savior, Messiah-King.
Cody Plummer - O Holy Night
Kids' Video (hilarious!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suowe2czxcA
Mel Plummer - reading Matt.2:1-12
Pastor Rob - Mary Did You Know?
Bible Message - Our Prophesied King Pt.1
Christmas Carols - Cody piano, Ryan violin, PR guitar
See how Jesus' birth demonstrated God's grace to Israel, David, 4 outcast women, and to you and me.
Ashcrafts have been faithfully serving in Spain for 36 years, mostly as Directors of Springs of Life Camp. WCBC is grateful and thankful to be a part of their support team.
The hurdles David overcame as he restored his throne are similar to the challenges that we face "along life's narrow way".
Absalom's rebellion had divided the nation. David took 5 steps to heal the nation; the same steps needed to mend any relationship - marriage, neighbors, children, or friends.
The death of Absalom is the culmination of David's painful reaping from his sin with Bathsheba and murder of Uriah her husband. Reaping painfully is the 10th and final principle he demonstrates in his greatest crisis.
Here we see 3 reasons to rejoice in God's plans; the 9th lesson David's example teaches us during his greatest crisis.
David's response to Absalom's rebellion shows us how to deal with crises in our own lives.
Contrasting 4 characteristics of man made false reconciliation with the perfect and complete reconciliation provided at the cross and celebrated at the Lord's Table.
Final 3 (of 7) characteristics of David's dysfunctional dynasty, which are the same for any family where sin gets a foothold.
4 (of 7) sad characteristics of David's dysfunctional family - prophesied by Nathan for David's adultery with Bathsheba and murder of her husband Uriah.
King David's gracious offer to Mephibosheth is one of the best illustrations of our King's grace to us.
II Samuel 7 has been called, "the charter that plots the future of kingship for Israel." 3 amazing promises were made by God to David, which he accepted. As believers we are included in those "exceeding great and precious promises."
David unifies the nation spiritually by bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. First he does it wrong, then he learns to do it right.
II Sam.3-10 record political, spiritual, and military triumphs which made David stronger. Here are the first 3.
David, Abner, and Asahel show us 3 very different ways to make decisions. Hint: only one is God's way!
Saul's suicide is not what kept him out of heaven. These final two negative character traits of this wicked king also motivate us positively to do the exact opposite.
Saul's life was a train wreck because he had no-heart for God. The horrific consequences of his sinful and foolish choices motivate us to cultivate our heart for God and seek His enabling to "walk in newness of life."
Examining Abigail's message and manner with David shows us 3 positive character qualities the Lord desires in all of His followers.
I Sam.26 generally repeats the Engedi Cave (I Sam24) episode, but the differences show lessons the Lord taught David and he wants us to learn also.
Abigail's peacemaking made her good. David's anger made him bad. Nabal's foolishness made him ugly. Lessons for us all.
David's encounter with Saul in the Cave of Engedi teaches us 3 important lessons for victory over vengeance.
4 ways God tempered David to become king are similar to how he prunes and disciplines us to make us useful vessels.
Palm Sunday was part of God's prophetic plan to identify Jesus Christ as Messiah, Savior, and King. It is part of why we do NOT have "Blue Fairy faith".
Contrasting Saul's no-heart hatred with David's whole-heart love, care, and service gives us a good pattern for making right choices.
David learned 4 ways that God can be trusted - the same ways God is teaching each of us to trust Him.
As Michal helps David escape, David writes a song (Ps.59) expressing his trust in God to deliver him and judge his adversaries. David teaches us 7 ways to "be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might." (Eph.6:10)
David accepted that "EVERY joy or trial falleth from above" and he saw Goliath as a challenge to be overcome by faith.
As Saul showed us what "no-heart" for God is, David shows us what "whole-heart" for God looks like. Here are the first 3 ways.
The last two (of 12) ugly characteristics of "no-heart" Saul prepare our hearts for the Lord's Table.
Jesus did not "just stop by" when He "tented/tabernacled" on earth. See how the Apostles heard, saw, studied, and touched the Son of God.
Jesus is 100% God AND 100% Man, plus several Biblical reasons why Jesus had to be born a human.
Jesus is "the Word" - the physical manifestation of the invisible God. He is Eternal, God, Creator, and Light.
Saul's attitudes, words, and actions revealed his heart was filled with selfish, reckless, conflicted, destruction. When God rules our hearts, we will know selfless, purposeful, and peaceful lives.
For having such a faithless dad, Jonathan's faith was like William Carey's, "Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God." His faith is displayed 5 ways which challenge us to lives of faith.
Samuel gave 4 vital principles to Israel as he handed civil authority over the Saul. They are equally vital for us today.
The final 3 (of 9) sovereignly orchestrated events or circumstances by which God revealed to Samuel, Saul, and the Israelites that Saul was to be their first king.
The 2nd three (of 9) "God things" used to convince Samuel, Saul, and the Israelites who their new king would be. May we all be sensitive to "God things" in our own lives.
The final 2 (of 4) consequences of rejecting Christ as King and enthroning self as king of your life.
The first 2 (of 4) warnings given by Samuel when Israel demanded a king encourage us to give Jesus Christ His rightful place as King of our daily lives.
4 character qualities demonstrated by Samuel in his youth which resulted in his confirmation as Israel's national spokesman for (prophet of) God.
I Samuel 1-7 is "Eli down, Samuel up" the rest of the Book is "Saul down, David up" - in both cases the difference is making God, His Word, and His will the #1 priority.
The reasons for Hannah's gracious behavior in Chapter 1 is because her heart was filled with God's priorities, Person, and purposes.
In Paul's parting words he presents the Galatians and us (one last time!) 3 "either/or" decisions related to true, Biblical salvation - by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.
Four ways the Judaizers (and all false-teaching cults today!) demonstrate they do NOT glorify Jesus Christ. In Pt.2 (vss.14-16) we'll see the contrast in the Apostle Paul; who boasted and gloried in the cross.
It's GREAT to be meeting again after 9 weeks of Covid isolation! The podcast includes today's complete service, so here is a time outline if you want to listen to a particular section:
Minutes 1 to 26 - Patriotic Memorial Day intro, worship, and announcements.
Minutes 26 to 39 - missionary Stan Jarrell's report from Uganda & prayer.
Minutes 39 to 58 - Offertory by Cody & Ryan, Sharing and Prayer, Hymn: "Since Jesus Came into My Heart"
Minutes 58 to 1:44 - Bible Message, closing hymn, and prayer.
Songs of Self-control 5-17-20
Greater is He that is in me - #255
Greater is He that is in me (clap, clap)
Greater is He that is in me (clap, clap)
Greater is He that is in me
than He that is in the world.
Satan’s like a roaring lion roaming to and fro’
Seeing whom he may devour, the Bible tells us so
Many souls have been his prey
to fall in some weak hour
But God has promised us today
His overcoming power. (chorus)
On the day of Pentecost a rushing, mighty wind
Blew into the upper room and baptized all of them
With a power greater than any earthly foe
And I’m so glad I’ve got it, too;
I’m gonna’ let the whole world know. (chorus)
The Comforter has come! - #257
1 Oh, spread the tidings ’round; wherever man is found, Wherever human hearts and human woes abound; Let ev'ry Christian tongue proclaim the joyful sound: The Comforter has come!
Refrain:
The Comforter has come! The Comforter has come!
The Holy Ghost from heav’n, the Father’s promise giv’n!
Oh, spread the tidings ’round, wherever man is found:
The Comforter has come!
2 Lo, the great King of kings, with healing in His wings,
To ev'ry captive soul a full deliv'rance brings;
And thru the vacant cells the song of triumph rings:
The Comforter has come! [Refrain]
3 Oh, boundless love divine! How shall this tongue of mine
To wond’ring mortals tell the matchless grace divine -
That I, a child of hell, should in His image shine!
The Comforter has come! [Refrain]
Jesus calls us - #375
1 Jesus calls us o'er the tumult
of our life's wild, restless sea;
day by day his sweet voice soundeth,
saying "Christian, follow me."
2 Jesus calls us from the worship
of the vain world's golden store,
from each idol that would keep us,
saying "Christian, love me more."
3 In our joys and in our sorrows,
days of toil and hours of ease,
still he calls, in cares and pleasures,
"Christian, love me more than these."
4 Jesus calls us; by thy mercies,
Savior, may we hear thy call,
give our hearts to thine obedience,
serve and love Thee best of all.
Thank You Lord – by Dan Burgess
Thank You Lord For the trials that come my way
In that way I can grow each day
As I let You lead
And thank You Lord
For the patience those trials bring
In that process of growing
I can learn to care
But it goes against the way I am
To put my human nature down
And let the Spirit
Take control of all I do
For when those trials come
My human nature shouts the thing to do
And God's soft prompting
Can be easily ignored
I thank You Lord
With each trial I feel inside
That You're there to help
Lead and guide me away from wrong
For You promised Lord
That with every testing
That Your way of
Escaping is easier to bear
Thank You Lord
For the victory that growing brings
In surrender of everything
Life is so worthwhile
And I thank You Lord
That when everything's put in place
Out in front I can see Your face
And it's there You belong
Songs of Gentleness – 5-10-20
Gentle Shepherd
Gentle Shepherd, come and lead us,
For we need You to help us find our way.
Gentle Shepherd, come and feed us,
For we need Your strength from day to day.
There’s no other we can turn to
Who can help us face another day;
Gentle Shepherd, come and lead us,
For we need You to help us find our way.
Rescue the perishing
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;
Weep o’er the erring one, lift up the fallen,
Tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save.
Refrain:
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.
Though they are slighting Him,
still He is waiting,
Waiting the penitent child to receive;
Plead with them earnestly,
plead with them gently;
He will forgive if they only believe. Refrain:
Down in the human heart,
crushed by the tempter,
Feelings lie buried that grace can restore;
Touched by a loving heart,
wakened by kindness,
Chords that were broken
will vibrate once more. Refrain:
Rescue the perishing, duty demands it;
Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide;
Back to the narrow way patiently win them;
Tell the poor wand’rer a Savior has died.
Refrain:
I am His, and He is mine
Loved with everlasting love,
Led by grace that love to know;
Gracious Spirit from above,
Thou hast taught me it is so!
Oh this full and perfect peace!
Oh this transport all divine!
In love which cannot cease,
I am His, and He is mine;
In a love which cannot cease,
I am His, and He is mine.
Heav’n above is softer blue,
Earth around is sweeter green;
Something lives in every hue
Christless eyes have never seen;
Birds with gladder songs o’erflow,
Flow’rs with deeper beauties shine,
Since I know, as now I know,
I am His, and He is mine;
Since I know, as now I know,
I am His, and He is mine.
Things that once were wild alarms
Cannot now disturb my rest,
Closed in everlasting arms,
Pillowed on His loving breast;
Oh, to lie forever here,
Doubt and care and self resign,
While He whispers in my ear
I am His, and He is mine;
While He whispers in my ear
I am His, and He is mine.
His forever, only His;
Who the Lord and me shall part?
Ah, with what a rest of bliss
Christ can fill the loving heart!
Heav’n and earth may fade and flee,
Firstborn light in gloom decline,
But while God and I shall be,
I am His, and He is mine;
But while God and I shall be,
I am His, and He is mine.
Songs of Faithfulness – 5-3-20
I Will Sing Of The Mercies
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever
I will sing I will sing
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord
With my mouth will I make known
Thy faithfulness Thy faithfulness
With my mouth will I make known
Thy faithfulness to all generations
Be Exalted O God
I will give thanks to Thee
O Lord among the people
I will sing praises to Thee
Among the nations
For Thy steadfast love is great
Is great to the heavens
And Thy faithfulness
Thy faithfulness to the clouds
Be exalted O God above the heavens
Let Thy glory be over all the earth
Be exalted O God above the heavens
Let Thy glory be over all the earth
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
- Great is Thy faithfulness
O God my Father
There is no shadow
Of turning with Thee
Thou changest not
Thy compassions they fail not
As Thou hast been
Thou forever wilt be
Chorus: Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning
New mercies I see
All I have needed
Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness
Lord unto me
- Summer and winter
And springtime and harvest
Sun moon and stars
In their courses above
Join with all nature
In manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness
Mercy and love (chorus)
3 Pardon for sin
And a peace that endureth
Thy own dear presence
To cheer and to guide
Strength for today
And bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine
With ten thousand beside (chorus)
CCLI Song # 18723
He Giveth More Grace
He giveth more grace
When the burden grows greater
He sendeth more strength
When the labors increase
To added affliction He addeth His mercy
To multiplied trials His multiplied peace
Chorus: His love has no limit
His grace has no measure
His power has no boundary known unto man
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth and giveth and giveth again
- When we have exhausted
Our store of endurance
When our strength has failed
'Ere the day is half done
When we reach the end
Of our hoarded resources
The Father's full giving has only begun (chorus)
- When trials have left us
A graspin' for answers
When life deals us cards
That we'd rather not play
We can cling to the promise
Of our faithful Savior
Who will give us the grace
To finish the day (chorus)
CCLI Song # 4199294
Songs of Goodness – 4-26-20
God is so good
God is so good
God is so good
God is so good
He's so good to me
He cares for me
He cares for me
He cares for me
He's so good to me
I love Him so
I love Him so
I love Him so
He's so good to me
I praise His name
I praise His name
I praise His name
He's so good to me
Make Me A Blessing
Out in the highways and byways of life
Many are weary and sad
Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife
Making the sorrowing glad
Chorus
Make me a blessing make me a blessing
Out of my life may Jesus shine
Make me a blessing O Savior I pray
Make me a blessing to someone today
Tell the sweet story of Christ and His love
Tell of His pow'r to forgive
Others will trust Him if only you prove
True ev’ry moment you live Chorus
Give as 'twas given to you in your need
Love as the Master loved you
Be to the helpless a helper indeed
Unto your mission be true Chorus
It Will Be Worth It All
- Sometimes the day seems long,
Our trials hard to bear.
We´re tempted to complain,
to murmur and despair.
But Christ will soon appear
to catch his bride away!
All tears forever over
in God’s eternal day!
CHORUS:
It will be worth it all, when we see Jesus!
Life’s trials will seem so small
when we see Christ.
One glimpse of his dear face,
all sorrow will erase.
So, bravely run the race, till we see Christ.
- At times the sky seems dark,
with not a ray of light;
We’re tossed and driven on,
no human help in sight.
But there is One in heaven,
Who knows our deepest care;
Let Jesus solve your problems,
just go to him in prayer. CHORUS:
- Life’s day will soon be o’re,
all storms forever past;
We’ll cross the great divide
to Glory, safe at last!
We’ll share the joys of heaven:
a harp, a home, a crown;
The tempter will be banished,
We’ll lay our burdens down. CHORUS:
Three Bible truths about kindness.
Songs of Kindness – 4-19-20
Mighty to Save
- Everyone needs compassion
A love that's never failing
Let mercy fall on me
Everyone needs forgiveness
A kindness of a Savior
The hope of nations
Refrain: Savior
He can move the mountains
My God is Mighty to save
He is Mighty to save
Forever, Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
- So take me as You find me
All my fears and failures
Fill my life again
I give my life to follow
Everything I believe in
Now I surrender Refrain:
Bridge: Shine your light and let the whole world see
We're singing for the glory of the risen King...Jesus
Refrain:
More About Jesus #389
- More about Jesus would I know,
More of His grace to others show;
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.
Refrain: More, more about Jesus,
More, more about Jesus;
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.
- More about Jesus let me learn,
More of His holy will discern;
Spirit of God, my teacher be,
Showing the things of Christ to me. Refrain:
- More about Jesus, in His Word,
Holding communion with my Lord;
Hearing His voice in every line,
Making each faithful saying mine. Refrain:
- More about Jesus on His throne,
Riches in glory all His own;
More of His kingdom’s sure increase;
More of His coming, Prince of Peace. Refrain:
Thy Lovingkindness #69
Thy loving kindness
Is better than life
Thy loving kindness
Is better than life
My lips shall praise Thee
Thus will I bless Thee
I will lift up my hands unto Thy name.
I lift my hands up
Unto Thy name
I lift my hands up
Unto Thy name
My lips shall praise Thee
Thus will I bless Thee
I will lift up my hands unto Thy name.
Three Biblical reasons for celebrating the empty tomb.
Songs of Resurrection 4-12-20
Christ Arose #216
1 Low in the grave He lay, Jesus my Savior,
waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord!
Refrain: Up from the grave he arose;
with a mighty triumph o'er his foes;
he arose a victor from the dark domain,
and he lives forever, with his saints to reign.
He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!
2 Vainly they watch His bed, Jesus my Savior,
vainly they seal the dead, Jesus my Lord! [Refrain]
3 Death cannot keep its prey, Jesus my Savior;
he tore the bars away, Jesus my Lord! [Refrain]
Because He Lives #213
God sent His son, they called Him Jesus
He came to love, heal, and forgive.
He lived and died to buy my pardon,
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.
Refrain: Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives.
How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
And feel the pride and joy he gives.
But greater still the calm assurance,
This child can face uncertain days
because He lives. [Refrain]
And then one day I'll cross the river,
I'll fight life's final war with pain.
And then as death gives way to victory,
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives.
Refrain
He Lives #220
I serve a risen Savior, He's in the world today
I know that He is living, whatever men may say
I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer
And just the time I need Him He's always near
[Refrain] He lives (He lives), He lives (He lives),
Christ Jesus lives today
He walks with me and talks with me
Along life's narrow way
He lives (He lives), He lives (He lives),
Salvation to impart
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart
In all the world around me I see His loving care
And though my heart grows weary
I never will despair. I know that He is leading,
through all the stormy blast
The day of His appearing will come at last
[refrain]
Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian
Lift up your voice and sing
Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ, the King
The Hope of all who seek Him,
the Help of all who find
None other is so loving, so good and kind
[refrain]
Songs of Patience
Palm Sunday 4-5-20
HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST
HOSANNA, HOSANNA
HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST (repeat)
LORD WE LIFT UP YOUR NAME
WITH HEARTS FULL OF PRAISE
BE EXALTED OH LORD MY GOD
HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST
GLORY, GLORY,
GLORY TO THE KING OF KINGS (repeat)
LORD WE LIFT UP YOUR NAME
WITH HEARTS FULL OF PRAISE
BE EXALTED OH LORD MY GOD
HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST
Grace Alone
Ev'ry promise we can make
Ev'ry prayer and step of faith
Ev'ry diff'rence we will make
Is only by His grace
Ev'ry mountain we will climb
Ev'ry ray of hope we shine
Ev'ry blessing left behind
Is only by His grace
(chorus) Grace alone
which God supplies
Strength unknown
He will provide
Christ in us
our Cornerstone
We will go forth
in grace alone
Ev'ry soul we long to reach
Ev'ry heart we hope to teach
Ev'rywhere we share His peace
Is only by His grace
Ev'ry loving word we say
Ev'ry tear we wipe away
Ev'ry sorrow turned to praise
Is only by His grace (chorus)
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms #354
What a fellowship, what a joy divine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
What a blessedness, what a peace is mine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
(Refrain) Leaning, leaning,
Safe and secure from all alarms;
Leaning, leaning,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Oh, how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
Oh, how bright the path grows from day to day,
Leaning on the everlasting arms. (refrain)
What have I to dread, what have I to fear,
Leaning on the everlasting arms?
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near,
Leaning on the everlasting arms. (refrain)
More like the Master
More like the Master I would ever be,
More of His meekness, more humility;
More zeal to labor, more courage to be true,
More consecration for work He bids me do.
Refrain:
Take Thou my heart, I would be Thine alone;
Take Thou my heart, and make it all Thine own;
Purge me from sin, O Lord, I now implore,
Wash me and keep me Thine forevermore.
More like the Master is my daily prayer;
More strength to carry crosses I must bear;
More earnest effort to bring His kingdom in;
More of His Spirit, the wanderer to win.
More like the Master I would live and grow;
More of His love to others I would show;
More self-denial, like His in Galilee,
More like the Master I long to ever be.
Songs of Peace – 3-29-20
Perfect Peace
Quiet light of the morning skies;
perfect peace of God.
Enter the midst of our busy lives;
perfect peace of God.
Gentle presence that stills our fears;
perfect peace of God.
Heart of compassion that dries our tears;
perfect peace of God
Chorus:
Perfect peace of God
Guarding our hearts and minds
Brings to our lives, rest for our souls
Perfect peace, make us Your home
Perfect peace of God
Peace our minds cannot comprehend
Perfect peace of God
Flood the rooms of our hearts again
Perfect peace of God (Chorus)
Wonderful Peace #500
1 Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight
Rolls a melody sweeter than psalm;
In celestial-like strains it unceasingly falls
O’er my soul like an infinite calm.
Refrain:
Peace, peace! wonderful peace,
Coming down from the Father above,
Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray,
In fathomless billows of love.
2 What a treasure I have in this wonderful peace
Buried deep in the heart of my soul,
So secure that no power can mine it away
While the years of eternity roll. [Refrain]
3 I am resting tonight in this wonderful peace,
Resting sweetly in Jesus’ control,
For I’m kept from all danger by night and by day,
And His glory is flooding my soul. [Refrain]
4 And me thinks when I rise to that city of peace
Where the Author of peace I shall see,
That one strain of the song which the ransomed will
sing In that heavenly kingdom shall be: [Refrain]
5 Ah! soul, are you here without comfort and rest,
Marching down the rough pathway of time?
Make Jesus your friend ere the shadows grow dark
O accept this sweet peace so sublime! [Refrain]
It is well with my soul #493
1 When peace like a river attendeth my way,
when sorrows like sea billows roll;
whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,
"It is well, it is well with my soul."
Refrain:
It is well with my soul;
it is well, it is well with my soul.
2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should
come, let this blest assurance control:
that Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
and has shed his own blood for my soul. Refrain
3 My sin oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
my sin, not in part, but the whole,
is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more;
praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! Refrain
4 O Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be
sight, the clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
the trump shall resound and the Lord shall
descend; even so, it is well with my soul. Refrain
Like a river glorious #494
1 Like a river glorious is God’s perfect peace,
Over all victorious, in its bright increase;
Perfect, yet it floweth fuller every day,
Perfect, yet it groweth deeper all the way.
Refrain:
Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest
Finding, as He promised, perfect peace and rest.
2 Hidden in the hollow of His blessed hand,
Never foe can follow, never traitor stand;
Not a surge of worry, not a shade of care,
Not a blast of hurry touch the spirit there.
3 Every joy or trial falleth from above,
Traced upon our dial by the Sun of Love;
We may trust Him fully, all for us to do;
They who trust Him wholly find Him wholly true.
Special abbreviated, "social distancing", worship service with music, announcements and a brief Bible message about believers' Holy Spirit joy in spite of the Corona Virus.
God's love for us, and our love for Him is the foundation for our love and service for one another and the lost.
Five (of 15) "woks of the flesh" which oppose God's Spirit and would love to control our lives.
Instead of an "opportunity for the flesh" our grace/faith relationship with the Lord frees us to obey Him as His servants, and to love one another sacrificially.
Paul gives 4 destructive characteristics of "troublers" which motivated him, and SHOULD motivate us, to trash those who diminish Christ and His infinite work on the cross making a relationship possible.
In Galatians 5 - 6 Paul describes 7 motivations to live the Christian life and "stand firm in the freedom" He purchased for us at the cross. Rejecting religion is the first step - here are 4 reasons why.
Paul's 7th and final argument uses an Old Testament example which "contains an allegory" contrasting Ishmael with Isaac to show how faith/sonship is superior to law/slavery for salvation.
Paul's 6th argument that salvation is by faith alone, not law keeping, is based on three profound aspects of his personal relationship with the Galatians as their spiritual father.
The final 4 (of 7) ways that believers are esteemed when we become sons of God through faith in Christ. When looking at "adoption" we watched the video of George Grimwade becoming George Musto - which you can watch at https://youtu.be/0WOzIQYS2nw
The Judaizers preached a perverted, false "gospel" by making the Gentile Galatians feel they must get circumcised, eat kosher, and celebrate Jewish feasts in order to "earn" a right relationship with God. Here Paul gives 3 (of 7) benefits of becoming sons - by grace alone through FAITH alone in Christ alone. THAT is the true gospel!
The Judaizers misused and abused their application of the law - the same as all man-made religions, cults, and works-righteousness systems do today. As Paul says here once again; the law was never given as a means to build one's own righteousness before God. If so, then Christ died needlessly (Gal.2:6). As Paul also wrote in Rom.10:4, "Christ is the end of the law to those who believe."
5th (final) message from the 2019 Christmas series, "What Child is this". Recording includes special and congregational music from Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.
Jesus tells us WHY He came in His own words - "to seek and to save that which is lost."
The example of Abraham and the encumbrance of the law prove that salvation is by faith not by performing the Law.
Paul asks the Galatians (and us!) 4 rhetorical questions about their personal spiritual experience which demonstrate that salvation is by faith, not by "the works of the law".
Paul confronts Peter's with 4 ways his law-keeping hypocrisy (and ALL religions and cults!) ruins the true gospel.
The false brethren in Jerusalem tore Paul and his gospel down, while the reputable "pillars" of the church affirmed him and his message.
Like a trial attorney, Paul presents 3 (of the 5) convincing evidences that his gospel was neither invented by himself nor was it taught to him by anyone but the Lord.
The churches Paul planted in Galatia during his first missionary journey (Acts 13-14) had been infiltrated by Judaizers who insisted Paul's gospel was incomplete without the law. This message is an introduction to the three ways Paul defended his ministry of the true gospel.
The last 3 confirming testimonies of our Servant Savior which witness to His being alive. If He lives, those who are His will also live forever with Him.
The first 2 (of 5) witnesses Mark describes; presenting evidences that Jesus truly rose from the dead. The introduction explains why the resurrection is the climactic completion of the gospel. The cross paid the penalty for our sin - it subtracts an infinite negative. The empty tomb guarantees our righteousness and eternal life - it adds an infinite positive.
The last 3 (of 8) gifts Jesus gave at His crucifixion; including the MOST important (#6).
When Jesus went to the cross He included 9 gifts, including the gift of salvation. Part one has 5 and part two will have the last 4.
How could a Jewish country preacher from Galilee be condemned by a Roman court in Jerusalem? For the same unjust, unbelievable, irrational reasons followers of Christ continue to be persecuted and condemned today.
The last two (of 5) ways which Jesus was forsaken in Gethsemane; plus the Holy Spirit power required to overcome.
First 3 (of 5) ways in which Jesus was forsaken in the hours before His arrest reveal our need for supernatural dependence on the Holy Spirit to not forsake Him in the same ways today.
Three scenes which increase our faith in Jesus' divine mission, plus build our faith in God's sovereignty in the ups and downs of our own walk with the One, "Who works ALL THINGS after the counsel of His will" (Eph.1:11). Enjoy!
Four characteristics of true worship exemplified by Mary when she poured expensive perfume on Jesus.
Looking at 3 (of 7) "Don'ts" Jesus gave to encourage, comfort, warn, and instruct His followers about how to live during the dangerous times before His return. Are we there yet?
There's some music in the background, but the last 2 (of 7) ways Jesus silenced the opposition are presented.
The 4th and 5th (of 7) times Jesus silenced the Jewish religious leaders who opposed Him and His message.
The first 3 (of 7) times Jesus silences religious leaders who opposed Him during the days before they shouted, "Crucify Him!"
Jesus gave 3 warnings about potential dangers of wealth. Money or being rich is not wrong or sinful; its the LOVE of money that is the root of all sorts of evil and a serious spiritual snare.
The Lord values children because they are members of His eternal kingdom, they exemplify dependent, saving faith, and they are building the foundation of their lives.
In Jesus' answer to the Pharisees' "gotcha question" He gave 3 maxims which are vital to defining Biblical marriage.
The torn veil of the Temple confirms our hope in our Living High Priest in at least 3 ways.
The final 3 (of five) ways Jesus taught His disciples to live as salt and light, to glorify God in the real world.
Jesus "turns the corner" in Mark by presenting 4 principles of sacrifice to His followers which He also modeled for us in His own life. "The cross BEFORE the crown."
In Jesus only trip to "foreign soil" He teaches us through 3 miracles how to relate to outsiders.
First message by Pastor Rob after his horrific head-on wreck 12/29/18. Pastor Rob shares four Biblical reminders for all of us which God "shouted" to him through his pain from a recent accident.
We celebrate Jesus birthday because God sent Him as a Mediator between holy God and sinful man.
Three comforting and challenging aspects of His Lordship revealed in the Biblical accounts of His birth.
There is MUCH and MANY aspects to the label "Lamb of God" which give us reasons to "thank God for His Unspeakable Gift" AND to joyfully celebrate His arrival to earth.
3 of 8 characteristics of unbelief revealed in the attitudes of Nazareth & the Galileans.
Jesus demonstrates once again His power to deliver helpless, hopeless, devastated humans; so we can sing, "It is Well With My Soul".
Jesus powerfully delivers lives destroyed by Satan, transforming us into empowered declarers of His greatness and mercy.
The groups who misunderstood Jesus also tell us WHY we as His followers will be misunderstood, AND He shows us HOW to respond when misunderstood.
Three parables plus a miracle ("parable in action") teach us what it means to follow Jesus as our Savior, Lord, and King.
The 4 soils of Jesus' "gateway" parable describe 4 heart attitudes of those who hear God's Word today.
In 3 ways Jesus contrasted religion (Pharisees) with what it means to walk in newness of life as a new creation in Christ.
Just as Jesus' supernatural actions "thunderstruck" those eyewitnesses, so should His power for, in and through believers amaze us today.
Three pivotal happenings that form the "launching pad" for Jesus' life of servanthood have parallels in the Christian life of servanthood.
Final message from Numbers. The final 3 (of 10) lessons God had for Israel before entering the Promised Land.
Five amazing and supernatural ways "our God proves His love for us each and every day."
The selfishness of the 2 1/2 tribes who settled east of the Jordan River are forever an example of the NEED for "Respecting God and one another"
The primary characteristic of false prophets illustrated by the prototypical false prophet Balaam.
Anger is the world's way of resolving frustration; but God has given believers the power and plan for victory.
The same 3 principles God taught Israel with the Red Heifer ceremony are for believers today.
2 (of 8) evidences God left us to encourage our faith in Jesus' resurrection and proclaim it to others.
We are not Levites or Priests like Aaron, but we are God's servants whose lives and ministries are confirmed by the same principles.
Four of God's priorities He gave His OT children are expressed by His NT children at the Lord's Table.
Exalting the Lord who saved, called, prepared and used Billy Graham powerfully for 80 years. Testimony of DeAnna - saved at Sacramento Crusade in '58.
3 (of 6) ways that Israel forgot God's perspective on the challenges they faced. The battle belongs to the Lord!
Evelyn Wernquist's 100th birthday reminds and encourages us of God's faithful provision during good times, tough times, and for eternity.
These 3 ways Israel wandered from God in the wilderness 3500 years ago warn believers of the dangers in our wilderness journey today.
Last 3 (of 7) principles God gave Israel for successfully walking with Him in the wilderness.
I Corinthians 10 gives 4 clear and important ways what happened to the Jews 3500 years ago benefit Christians today. First 97 seconds are Cody (piano) and Ryan (violin) doing a great joy on "The First Noel"
Three ways the Bible tells us Jesus is SAVIOR - which make His birth "good news of great joy".
Four ways the Bible connects Bethlehem to the identity of the supernatural Baby in the manger.
1st of 5-part Christmas series preparing our heart for a Christmas celebration which honors the birthday-Boy. His birth kept a promise needed and made thousands of years before.
The Reformers emphasized important truths about God's glory which are still vital today.
"Christ Alone" is the Reason and gives meaning to the other "solas" of the Reformation, and the reason WCBC exalts Christ supremely today.
Three aspects of "Faith Alone" reborn by Martin Luther and the Reformers 500 years ago.
“Sola Gratia” - Grace Alone Rom.3:21-24 10-22-17
Introduction: “When it comes to salvation - God helps those who help themselves.” “Night and day I pondered until I saw the connection between the justice of God and the statement that “the just shall live by his faith.” Then I grasped that the justice of God is that righteousness by which through grace and sincere mercy God justifies us through faith. [we’ll see “sola fide” next week!] Thereupon I felt myself to be reborn and to have gone through open doors into Paradise. The whole of Scripture took on a new meaning. Whereas before “the justice of God” had filled me with hate, now it became inexpressibly sweet in greater love. This passage of Paul became to me a gate to heaven.”
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By grace alone we are _______________________. Grace = God’s unmerited favor, giving us a gift we don’t deserve. Rom.6:23, Col.2:13-14, Rom.3:21-24
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By grace alone we are ___________________ heaven. “But for the grace of God nobody could get in here!”
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By grace alone we are ___________________ from religion. “My part was to run away from God as fast as I could. I kept running until he finally caught me.” Rom.5:20
Conclusion: The truth of “grace alone” destroys all human self-confidence, frees us from having to win God’s favor, frees us to serve God without fear, and takes the pressure off being His Ambassador.
Circumstances which preceded the "protest" of the Reformers, especially Luther; challenging us to keep Scripture the supreme and final authority for faith and practice.
Apostolic credentials #'s 6, 7 & 8 as Paul concludes his Epistle to the Romans. Each one has a personal and collective application for believers.
Love is the "white light" which produces 17 "colors" through "prisms" yielded to the Lord.
Three (of 5) commands given by Paul for believers to live in right relationship with each other.
Paul describes 3 vital components of a right vertical relationship with God, which is the foundation of all the other righteous practices described in Rom.12-16.
3 more (of 9) evidences that God is NOT finished with Israel, AND that Replacement Theology is in error.
3 proofs that God certainly has NOT rejected Israel, indicating His full intention to fulfill His every promise to His chosen people.
As in the days of Jeremiah (2:13) Israel commits 2 evils; they reject Jesus Christ's salvation, and they've invented their own man-made religious system which can never save. Here are 4 (of 7) ways that Israel rejected their Messiah.
3 Biblical principles to keep in mind as WCC prepares to approve updated and revised constitution.
Three (of 6) ways that God's love and righteousness is shown in His election of Israel - AND believers!
Answering the 4th and 5th questions Paul used to demonstrate believers' security in Christ.
3 (of 6) reasons why believers enjoy a secure, eternal relationship with God based on His love.
Podcast begins with WCC prayer time until 2:45, when Matt's Dad, Don, introduces him. Matt begins his report at 4:50. Enjoy!!! Matt can be supported at; www.ywamsunshinecoast.com Click on "pay", and type Matt McKay into the recipient space.
Jesus demonstrates supernatural power in His resurrection and ascension. Notes of complete sermon series available on request.
Three purposes of God for His Son's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem a few days before the crucifixion.
The final 3 (of 7) supernatural ways the indwelling Holy Spirit empowers believers to live victoriously.
First 3 (of 7) ways in which the Holy Spirit empowers believers to live supernatural lives.
Paul describes 3 vital truths believers need to have victory in our fight with the flesh.
Paul explains how believers are set free from the bondage of a "bad marriage" to religious legalism; to be "joined to Another, to Him who was raised from the dead".
Three benefits of being heart-slaves of Jesus - which are also motivations to "walk in newness of life."
Paul gives reasons why it is inconceivable for a true Christian to "continue in sin". Our identity with Christ as believers is the secret to succeeding over sin.
The most important eternal blessing Christ has delivered is allowing us to be transferred from the "death family" of Adam to the "eternal life family" of Jesus - by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.
Paul uses Abraham's experience to illustrate how God can credit/reckon righteousness by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.
Beside the wise men worshiping the "newborn king", Matt.2 reveal's God's protection over His infant Son through dream-revelations and fulfillment of OT prophecies.
The shepherds received the angel's proclamation: "unto you is born this day in the city of David a SAVIOR, who is CHRIST, the LORD."
The first two (of four) ways that Abraham's life illustrates how God's righteousness is reveal; by grace ALONE, through faith ALONE, in Christ ALONE.
Jews believe their law keeping and rituals make them righteous before God - the same fatal mistake made by all who trust in their religion to save them instead of Jesus.
Paul gives 6 reasons why those who "suppress the truth in unrighteousness" are in desperate need of God's righteousness.
3 of 7 of God's final "marching orders" for believers in light of the overall message of Revelation.
John was given a vision of God's "fierce wrath" against Antichrist's one-world economy - "Babylon the great!"
The "Babylon Church" will help Antichrist achieve his worldwide dictatorship, then he'll destroy her.
Before pouring out the Bowl Judgments in ch.16, John is shown three motivations for God's wrath.
God demonstrates that He will protect chosen ones, save tribulation martyrs, rescue the righteous, and judge the wicked.
Satan's actions reveal his wicked character and powerful goals; yet the Lamb and His overcomers will triumph.
It may appear like Satan is winning; but God's purpose and program will ultimately prevail.
In this divine "interlude" between the 6th and 7th trumpets, God reminds, encourages, and instructs John with important truths to refocus his prophetic ministry.
The 5th and 6th trumpet judgments describe unimaginable wrath and the hard hearted response of the earth-dwellers.
Survival preparedness will be of little help for earth dwellers when the first 4 trumpets of God's wrath are "blown".
Phrases taken from Stuart Townend's "Resurrection Hymn" give us reasons to remember and rejoice about Jesus' resurrection.
After a vision of heaven, John declares three overwhelming reasons to worship "the One sitting on the throne."
The Lord gives the church AND individuals 3 motivations to be "hot" instead of lukewarm.
Guest speaker from www.smallchurchpastor.com shares five ways to be good to your pastor.
The Lord reveals precious promises and eternal rewards for the faithful - especially to be raptured before His coming wrath.
The Lord gives the churches of Smyrna and Pergamum, and us, three "don'ts" to remain faithful in the face of suffering.
40 years earlier the Ephesian church was a model of mature Christian love, but they'd left their first love and needed to remember, repent, and return.
Mary humbly accepts her role as "the bondslave of the Lord, be it done to me according to your word."
During Paul's journey to Rome he demonstrated what Godly leaders do during times of difficulty.
During Paul's journey to Rome he demonstrated what Godly leaders do during times of difficulty.
For 2000+ years Christ's ambassadors have undergone a divine mixture of 4 experiences in varying degrees of intensity.
The last 2 acts; mostly dealing with responsibilities of shepherd/elders in the local church to protect and provide spiritually for the flock.
Here are 3 of the 5 exemplary acts of the Apostle Paul showing us how to live as God's "sent ones".
"The word of the Lord growing mightily and prevailing" affected the "bottom line" of the idol-makers of Ephesus. But Paul met their riot with faithful obedience in four areas.
Luke describes 3 ways God's Word prevailed in Ephesus - the same ways it still prevails today.
God welcomes Paul to Corinth with "discouragement busters" which are the same for us today.
God won in the fights Paul faced in Philippi; the same way we can win the same fights we face today.
Four characteristics of being a supernatural witness exemplified by Paul and Barnabas as they finish the 1st missionary journey.
Paul's brief sermon at Pisidian Antioch is a pattern for sharing the "pure" gospel message.
Here are three conditions for success in following God's heart "to the remotest part of the earth."
5 more "God Thing" evidences which prove the gospel of Jesus Christ is for EVERY ethnicity.
Three unmistakable "God Things" prove to Peter that "God is not one to show partiality."
Paul's example in Athens shows us 4 truths God has left us here to tell those who don't know God.
Four ways that God's amazing grace is seen in Saul's conversion; as well as in yours and mine.
Stephen defended himself against the false accusations AND he accused the Sanhedrin at the same time.
"Whenever you see persecution, there is more than a probability that truth is on the persecuted side." Hugh Latimer 1555
The first of 4 principles illustrated by the Jerusalem church showing how the world will be won for Jesus.
3 reasons for the Apostles' healing ministry help us understand healing from God's perspective.
The newborn church celebrated the arrival of the Holy Spirit by evangelizing the lost, educating with the Word, exalting Jesus Christ, and encouraging one another - the SAME purposes churches should pursue by the Spirit's power today.
Peter explains the arrival of the Holy Spirit to the devout Jews gathered for Pentecost.
Baptism with the Holy Spirit happens automatically when He indwells believers at the moment of salvation. Filling of the Holy Spirit is ongoing and increasing as we yield ourselves to Him.
The resurrection inaugurates several new aspects of believers' relationship with the living Lord.
Contrasting Jesus' words and actions with those of Judas, the soldiers, Peter, and Annas.
The Holy Spirit in and through believers will elicit true joy, exude true love, and engender true peace.
Eternal, God-glorifying fruit can only be produced by His life flowing in and through those walking in intimate fellowship with Him.
Mary, the multitude, and the Jews at the Triumphal Entry all instruct us why and how we exalt Jesus Christ.
Jesus offers the hard-hearted Jewish religious leaders one last opportunity to believe in Him.
Ron & Don McKay & Pastor Rob honor the life, love, and labor of Roger and Millie McKay for their 35 years serving WCC.
Jesus did not back down about His divine Being and mission at the Feast of Tabernacles.
Jesus clears up the "fog" of the murmurers about His message, mission, and the important bread metaphor.
Jesus healed the paralytic man at the pool of Bethesda and stirred up a hornets nest in Jerusalem.
Believer, disciple, and Christian are synonyms. Here are 4 definitive marks of a true believer.
The first disciples of Jesus were disciples of John who became convinced that Jesus is the promised Messiah.