Beacon of Hope: Recent Episodes
Phillip Manning
Clear Scriptural teaching from the heart of a seasoned Pastor. Beacon of Hope is designed to give us instruction, assurance and hope from the one never changing source: God’s Holy Word!
When the traditions of men are put in place of the commandments of God worship of God becomes vain
This ruler of the Jews is brought into an understanding of what it means to be “born again”.
A treasure of Bible truths is revealed in the encounter this blind beggar had with Jesus Christ!
Clear Biblical guidance to understand what the term Father means in the context of God our Creator and Saviour.
The carnality of the Corinthian church was evidenced in their being “puffed up for one against another”. The Bible always brings us to a properly balanced view of man.
Our Creator God is very orderly as is evidenced by the nature of His creation. If we are indeed children of our Heavenly Father, then we will desire to display the character of decency and order in our daily life!
As God’s “Dear Children” we must learn to “Walk in Love” following the example of our Lord Jesus
Be ye followers of God as dear children. “Dear Children” have characteristics that make them a blessing to their Heavenly Father and their brothers and sisters in the Lord.
Paul identifies this transformation as the cause for much understanding opening in his life for a deeper understanding and following of Jesus.
It was said of the Israelites that they turned back in their hearts to Egypt. As a Biblical picture of the corrupt world system, the peculiar pull of Egypt has much to warn us and teach us about not being led astray.
Revelation 3:17 records what the church of the Laodiceans said about themselves and what God said about them. The disparity between the two was because of what they did not know.
A Biblical explanation of the vulnerability of children and the responsibility of those parents and adults who care for them.
Both the man with the mote in his eye and the man with the beam both had a problem and Jesus taught how they both could be helped.
This last in a five part series shows Paul witnessing a good witness before King Agrippa.
The book of Galatians begins with praise that God can and does deliver His followers from this present evil world
“For this child I prayed”. What a powerful statement. Through Hannah’s prayer ed can learn much about what God wants to reveal to us through prayer.
Salvation through Jesus Christ is a gift of multi-faceted splendor. We are saved from, saved for and saved unto by the grace of Jesus Christ!
Joseph in the Old Testament was, at various times, a son, a slave, a servant, second in command and salvation’s vehicle. But he was always true to his God.
A man who lost a sheep, a lady who lost a piece of silver, a father who lost his son. All heartbroken, all feeling the loss, all Those That Seek.
This beautiful and touching small book in the Bible reveals the grace of God working in the lives of both master and servant
A clear exposition of Acts 22 with a strong exhortation to never be ashamed of your testimony!
There are three adjectives which describe God’s singular will. They are; Good, Acceptable and Perfect. Our living is to be such that it proves His will. The will of God is not a profession or a position, it is what is clearly communicated in the written Word.
Follow the Apostle Paul through the record of the Scripture as he steps out of bounds in following the Lord.
I Corinthians 13 outline 5 possible human capacities in the first 3 verses. Each is rendered useless to the possessor thereof without the presence of Charity. Charity is the great safeguard which keeps giftings or capacities from becoming valueless or even a point of strife and contention as was dealt with in chapter 12.
A Biblical message that will both instruct and encourage any believer in boldness for our Lord Jesus
Opposition and danger toward the work of God does not always come from outside sources. False teachers and their pernicious influence has been a reality in churches since the very beginning. This message exposes them and gives the proper Biblical process to protect ourselves from them.
The garments of the Old Testament priest reveal much about our faithful high priest, Jesus Christ.
In dying to the old self. To the bondage of impulse and indulgence. We may rise to the freedom of serving Jesus Christ.
Because of who He is, there are certain things which our all powerful God can and will do. These unchangeable truths are introduced in Exodus chapter 6.
Many unneeded struggles and much unnecessary strife comes from us trying to pry into that which is hidden while we neglect that which is revealed.
Living as stewards requires more than just a single choice but rather learning to think, give account and live as a steward.
This second message of the series draws our attention to the indispensable doctrine of the resurrection.
The source of courage for Joshua and the source of power for Moses sprang from obedience to the purposes of God who does not change!
Understanding some of the factual historical details of the resurrection of Jesus Christ will strengthen the faith of any believer.
Biblical stewardship touches every area of the yielded Christian life. The life of Joseph supplies very vivid examples of this truth!
One of the most well known conversion experiences in the Bible has several lessons from which any believer can be benefited.
The second coming of Jesus Christ is an established fact with far reaching as well as personal implications.
The specific time of salvation is a moment. Learning to live for Jesus is a process. Solid Biblical doctrine and living requires understanding the specific details of each of these and their place in Christian living.
Psalm 62:8 - “Trust in Him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before Him: God is a refuge for us. Selah”
A chapter which has such interesting and attention arresting phrases as “muzzle not the ox” and “robbing other churches” has a lot to teach the church about taking care of God’s servants.
A practical Bible message that will help you to fulfill the imperative of “Lifting Up Jesus” both at home and abroad.
Jesus originated and loves His church.There are many Divine and blessed promises given to it by Him.
God’s deliverance of the children of Israel from Egypt was not just a geographical deliverance. It was God setting His children free from the power of the oppressor.
There is a reserve of forgiveness and a function of forgiveness. God wants us to know Scripturally how to do both.
Jesus’ description of Himself in John 14 allows us to “examine” ourselves whether we be in the faith.
God’s judgment is a reality. How we prepare for and respond to it is determined by the condition of our heart toward God.
Proverbs 18:10 and a stirring account from the 1900 Galveston hurricane combine to give us a strong exhortation to “run to the Tower”.
Faith that is truly Biblical faith cannot be merely superficial. It is Christ IN us that is the “hope of glory”.
Four important questions and their Biblical answers are given to direct our minds into the reality that we can and must take charge of our own selves.
Boldness is not a personality type, but rather the Scriptural result of seeing Jesus for who He is.
What does it mean to be a “good soldier of Jesus Christ” and what is available to us so that we can be the “good soldiers” we desire to be for Him?
The sad case of a Roman governor who trembled at the preaching of the Word but would not turn to the One being preached.
We are told to give all diligence to add temperance to our faith. Thankfully the Scripture clearly explains what that is and how it manifest in a believers life!
The Lord wants us to hounour the Lord with our substance. Everything we will be and will do this year must begin with what we actually have.
All promises must be realized in the reality of the opposition which will accompany them.
It was said of Simeon who God preserved until he could see the Christ child that he was both just and devout. This is the great combination for godly living!
Biblical characteristics of truly loving speech are given in clear, compelling and understandable order.
The first verse of the first chapter in the New Testament answers the question posed in the title this way; the son of David the son of Abraham.
As God worked in the path of Naomi’s life, there are at least 9 different ways she could rightfully be identified.
A clear, distinct reading of one of the most beautiful and compelling books of the Bible.
Verses already precious and familiar to many believers take on an even richer meaning when properly put into context with the entirety of Scripture.
In the third chapter of the book of Galatians the question “where then serveth the law” is asked and answered. The false teaching of a “two stage” salvation is addressed in this message.
Considering the father of the one referred to as the prodigal will deepen our heart of gratitude toward our Heavenly Father and compel us to be more like Him!
Good works are not the means, nor any part of our eternal salvation but are a vital part of our Christian life.
As an ambassador for Christ who was also literally a prisoner, Paul realized both the reality of his situation and the responsibility of his position.
Believers are described as a “holy nation” unto the Lord. This “national identity” is to bring honor and attention to the goodness and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 4:8 not only teaches the right focus for right thinking, but also the right foundation of right thinking!
Freedom can be as bewildering as bondage unless we learn to shake off the shackles of slavery and live as those the Son has set free!
Revelations 7:12 contains “elements “ or “building blocks” of true Biblical worship of God.
The questions which receive Biblical attention in this message are: Is the foundation right? Are the materials right? Is the procedure right?
Although He did not grant Paul’s thrice repeated request to remove the “thorn” from him, God did not tell him no, but rather something much richer!
There is a desire, a disappointment, and a deliverance in following the Lord and a great confidence in knowing that we know Him!
Jesus used the word happy. There is a true, solid, and healthy Biblical happiness that is the possible possession of the child of God.
A powerful message from Psalm 80 which addresses the question; have we gone too far as a country and as individuals, or can God “Turn Us Again”?
A comparison between the present conflict between Israel and Hamas and the conflict confronting believers who decide to practice faith that is shown by daily living for the true and living God.
The true “Old Time Religion” is not based on the History of Western Christianity in the last 150 years, but rather on the actual teachings of the Word of God.
Rejection is a real part of life. God’s Word equips is with “all things that pertain to life and godliness” including the painful and sometimes discouraging part called rejection.
Compassion, Cooperation, and Commitment are all essential to bring a failing world to our victorious Saviour!
The book of Philippians reveals heartfelt gratitude from the Apostle Paul for God’s people’s care for him.
These two influences in a believer’s life have to be brought into proper priority and balance. Divine directive and daily distractions.
A. slave spends his life and labor enriching others while receiving little or no benefit for himself and his family. God does not want His children to be slaves. Especially does He not want us to have mammon as our master.
One of the most vexing aspects of our human nature is our tendency to resist that which is beneficial in our lives.
Holy boldness is not a personality trait or prideful arrogance, but rather the expected outgrowth of confidence in Christ.
Joshua chapter three describes in vivid detail the day when God parted flood swollen Jordan so that His people could enter the Promised Land!
A foundational message for understanding the rest of the messages in the series, “A Slave Nation “. God does not want His people to be slaves but desires for them to think and live as those who are free.
Blaming God is a far too common trait of fallen humanity. The Scripture teaches us through clear example what this damaging and deadly trait looks like and what the Godly alternative is as well.
Biblical context and explanation is given to the great verse; “For we walk by faith, not sight”.
What it means to be “sealed” by God and what the imprint of that seal looks like is the subject of this clear, Biblical message.
Being “in Grace” gives the potential to have true strength. The type of strength which will enable us to “endure hardness” as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
Clear Bible instruction on basic Christian living. Determining direction and decisions by the Word of God.
As the workmanship of God, we believers have great opportunity, confidence and responsibility.
The Bible records why various people came to Jesus. Their motives and circumstances were different, but the One to whom they came was always the same.
Isaiah chapter 6 and Revelation chapter 4 are windows into the very glory of the throne room of God!
If we are going to continue in consistent following of the Lord we must choose to be different in our living. We are to do this in a manner consistent with the words and the spirit of Scripture.
Ambassadors for Christ! What a noble and humbling position we who are new creatures in Christ occupy in the service of our Lord.
Have your confidence in the Word of God strengthened by the preaching of the Scripture and testimony of some men of Lighthouse Baptist!
Throughout the books of I and II Timothy we are instructed what to flee, what to follow and how to fight
Parenting by the Book is living in the realization that God has a desire and plan to accomplish His purpose in our children’s lives and doing our part to help that plan.
Biblical balance in guiding the children God has given us is available for every sincere Christian parent.
A thorough and enjoyable trip through John chapter 11. Jesus’ great power and compassion is made evident in the resurrection of Lazarus.
The description of Jesus, the realities of our times and the warnings and promises of God are what is needed to live “soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world”.
True Bible holiness has its own identifying characteristics. Isaiah chapter six reveals some of these in vivid detail.
A lawyer’s leading question gave Jesus opportunity to teach what are the two greatest commandments and why the 2nd is like unto the 1st
The Safest Place to Live is not a geographical location but rather in the godly present!
God has set those saved by the grace of Jesus Christ as a people blessed and consecrated to Himself.
The basis of unity for believers is the unity of THE faith which was once delivered to the saints!
Isaiah 40:28-31 is one of the most majestic passages of Scripture in the Bible. It is God’s great glory which gives it majesty and God’s great inspiration which frames it into fitting words!
Every believer has the opportunity to help “prepare the way “ for others to come to God. Isaiah 40 and Acts 8 are explained together.
There were reasons why the Israelites “in their hearts turned back again into Egypt”. Realizing those reasons will give believers warning of things to avoid.
God’s church has a purpose and function which is founded on the fact that Jesus Christ is its loving head.
Euodias and Syntchye are two ladies in the church at Philippi who were not of the “same mind”. In the conflict, the natural question arises, “who wins”?
Biblical instruction on the difference in exercising godly judgement and being judgmental.
Philippians 1 contains the heartfelt prayer of the Apostle Paul for those he had birthed in Christ.
Learning to Scripturally prepare ourselves and those we love to face offenses (wrongs committed against us) without being offended is the subject of this Bible message
The question is not a taunt, but a question of sober reflection on what it takes to endure for the Lord.
God reveals the strategies and tactics of the adversary of our soul so that we may have the victory through faith.
I Timothy 1:5 explains the conditions needed in us for the commandments of God to work in us God’s intended purpose, which is charity.
Hope in the Lord provided the motivation and energy to live a life of holiness before the Lord.
Jesus was a man of prayer and from His life we find rich examples of how to be praying people.
There are two revealed aspects of God’s glory as was manifested in Jesus Christ. For His glory to work through us to accomplish His purpose, we must learn to let these aspects grow in our life.
An in depth look at a godly man used of God at a pivotal time in God’s timeline. Find out the Biblical account of the father of John The Baptist.
Abraham Lincoln said, “It is not the number of days in a life that matter but the amount of the life in the days.” God’s Word guides us into the Biblical reality of days full of life!
The scribes and Pharisees thought they had laid the perfect trap for Jesus by posing a deceitful question about an adulterous woman. Jesus defeated them and delivered her by truth and grace!
We are to declare the Gospel in a voice that is neither apologetic nor arrogant. This voice comes from a heart that is properly prepared.
God’s churches can and must joyfully shoulder the responsibility of representing Christ in this world.
God’s wonderful Word gives specific directions so that we can make sure His benefits remain a blessing and do not become a snare
Find Biblical encouragement to stay on the straight path of God’s Word during very crooked times
In the extremities of Psalm 22 our lovely Lord Jesus became the Great Shepherd of Psalm 23!
God was interested in His man, not just the mission on which that man was sent. God does not view His servants as expendable.
A Biblically convincing message that God’s church should and must be patterned after the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31
“Whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning”declares Romans 15:4. Nowhere is that education richer than in the life of Joseph and his reaction to the brothers who had betrayed him!
A Messianic passage in the Old Testament reveals four basic needs in every lady’s life.
There are four major ways we have opportunity to treat young people as Jesus would like them treated.
According to the warning given by Jesus in John 14:27 we must choose to not give our heart permission to be troubled or afraid.
The working of the grace of God in the impoverished churches of Macedonia teaches us much about faithfully serving the Lord.
When Jesus was anointed with ointment the actions of those involved and what Jesus used it to teach reveal much about following Christ.
We must choose to accept what God has given (Power, Love, Sound Mind) and refuse what He has not (spirit of fear).
The great promises of God lead us to understand our responsibility toward ourselves and toward others.
II Corinthians 6 begins with the wonderful grace of God and progresses to the natural state of the believer being separated unto the Lord.
II Corinthians 5 is a wonderful chapter from God’s Holy Word that begins with assurance of our security in Christ and ends with a vivid and stark reminder of what that security cost.
II Corinthians 4 gives us the basic parts of continuing godly service to the Lord and His people!
Barnabas, a servant greatly used of God, had a threefold aspect to his living that made him very useful to the Lord as well as other believers.
John chapter 4 records Jesus’ matchless example in bringing a lady to Himself. Also contains informative details about the Samaritans as well as why Jesus was , “weary with His journey “.
It takes purpose, persistence and the help of God to bring our speech into submission to honour God.
Gethsemane, strictly speaking, means “an oil press”. The garden of Gethsemane became God’s pressing place where that Divine virtue which filled our Saviour came forth as He was pressed under the dual burdens of man’s sin and God’s judgment!
There is both a substance and a tone of truth. Both should be in agreement honoring the Lord.
All true, Biblical revivals have five key characteristics which are made evident by examining revivals from both the Old and New Testaments.
Those who have a heart to love God also have a heart for others to know the God they love. Join Pastor Manning as he opens the Word of God in instruction and encouragement in making our God whom we love known to the world in which we live.
Mentioned 95 times in the Bible, “saints” is a very important word for God’s people to know and to live.
God Himself founded and loves His church. It has a sure foundation. It gets His specific attention and special care. It also has a specific identification.
Eloquent and diligent with a zeal for God and humility to be taught. Apollos was a man God could bless and use to “water” what Paul had planted so that God could get the honour of the increase.
No part of the Scripture is incidental. In this episode, you will learn that even the location of a man’s house has something to teach us!
Neither hot nor cold this church was distasteful to Christ in the extreme. The remedy for such a church? It is found in the description Jesus gave them of Himself.
In Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily! The book of John reveals a characteristic of Christ in every chapter.
The inherent fickleness of people and the strong lesson learned by a former deceiver are highlighted in Acts chapter 8.
God has given us very specific tools to guide our heart into the right paths. Investment is one of those powerful tools!
How can we effectively comfort others with the comfort whereby we are comforted of God. Their trouble, their situation and their personality may be completely different and yet we are to comfort them. The answer lies in understanding the word “comfort” and its Biblical application.
Though their strength was “little”, the church of Philadelphia had an opportunity that was great.
When God would not allow Paul to go to Asia the answer was not “no” it was “not now”. God sometimes takes us in what seems like an indirect way to get to what He has allowed to be in our heart.
The Word of God instructs us on how to possess our vessel In sanctification and honour.
A Biblical and thoughtful consideration of the trial and Crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Savings is not just a good idea. It is part of living wisely according to God’s Economy.
What everyone thought the church at Sardis was and what it actually was were two different things. They desperately needed to accept the truth about themselves. Very applicable Bible truths for our own selves.
Generosity is not the exclusive domain of those with a lot of resource and ability. Generosity is the privilege and opportunity of every person no matter how limited they may be In ability and resources.
We are saved from the power of sin, the penalty of sin and one day will be from the presence of sin.
The reality of the Resurrection is the chief cornerstone doctrine of our Christian faith!
We have a great opportunity to express worship (worthiness) toward God in the day by day handling of our resources, responsibilities and relationships.
The Apostle Paul never got over the wonder of being forgiven and used of the Lord Jesus Christ!
Our loving Heavenly Father desires for us to live a truly free life in Him. Debt is one of the things which can greatly hinder that freedom.
Hebrews 1- and Joshua 2 paint in vivid detail perhaps the most unlikely person to be named in the “Hall of Faith”.
The heart, soul, mind and strength are named by Jesus as the points at which we are to love God wholly. It is Scriptural and reasonable that these are the exact points of our adversary’s attack.
The first convert in Philippi was a Lady from Thyatira. This church had five positive things that pleased God and one major problem that had to be addressed.
The first in an eight episode series. Learn God’s design for the economy of our lives. Brief episodes to stir us up to a Biblical approach to the management of our living.
True Bible holiness is not a source of strife but rather the fountainhead of true Charity
Israel’s cycle of disobedience, Revival and then disobedience again was caused by three major issues revealed in II Kings 17. Listen to learn what they are and how to avoid them in our lives.
The opportunity of giving the “early” part of our life and our living should be eagerly seized by every believer
“Follow after Charity” begins I Corinthians 14. Tongue (languages as defined by Scripture) was a hot topic because of the carnality and pride of the Corinthians even as it is with many today. God’s purpose is the spread of the Gospel and the edifying of His churches.
Written in blood, written on the heart and written forever! The covenant of God is a great blessing and security for His people!
Four key Biblical precepts for properly handling any gift and God’s “unspeakable gift” in particular are clearly presented in this message
There is a definite Biblical reason given for Jesus’ birth, our natural birth and our spiritual birth.
The Word of God is the answer for a church with deep rooted doctrinal problems located where “Satan Dwelleth”
I Corinthians 13 is bracketed by two verses which guide us into a Biblical understanding of the purpose of this great chapter on Charity.
Times and seasons of loss are a part of life for all of us but it is vital that we do not lose some Biblical things when we are losing.
Jesus’ description of Himself is the Prescription for each of the seven churches’ need. To Smyrna He was “the first and the last”. “He that was dead and is alive”
An overview of the seven churches of Revelation gives us specific things that every church needs to be pleasing to Christ
The seven churches of Asia in Revelation are revealed in the light of their relationship to the One whose churches they are.
The Bible is fully effective in the lives of those who receive it as the Word of God and not the word of man
At the end of his life’s ministry Paul said he had kept THE faith. Not just his faith but THE faith which was once delivered.
How we approach the Bible greatly affects how significantly the Bible will be used in our lives. The Bible reveals to us how to approach the Bible so that we may live in the fullness of the Bible.
After years of languishing in neglect and decay, the second temple was completed and God’s people revived because of a message given to Haggai the prophet.
The Lord’s supper or Communion is a sacred part of church life. It must neither be taken lightly or turned into a ritual.
God has a specific purpose in His creation of man and woman. Each is needed and each is valued in His economy
God continually brings us “up” and if we are to influence our children, whether young or adult, in a godly manner we must learn to bring them “up”.
God has always given patterns to His people to instruct them in the good and right way. This is true in the matter of family as well as faith.
Starting in Matthew 7 there are 11 specific “Beware” signs our Heavenly Father puts on display to keep His people from damage and destruction.
Than God Jesus is not only the Great Shepherd but every believer can accurately say, He is MY SHEPHERD
The seriousness, cause and cure of being “double minded” is clearly explained from the Scripture
There is a great richness and reward in living a life of thanksgiving springing from a heart of gratitude!
Seemingly innocuous excuses carry a significant weight when offered as reason to not accept the offer of the King.
Any conscientious Christian will be instructed, encouraged and challenged by this brief but powerful message!
Satisfaction, a great need of the human heart, can only be found in completion in Jesus.
A clear powerful Bible message showing how being rooted and grounded in love caused early Christians to flourish in one of the most wicked cities in the ancient world.
Joy through Jesus is what makes our faith attractive to others and having joy is a choice.
There is a need for a definite decision for truth in our lives so that we may “go on to perfection”
It is the world’s great need and our great privilege to make the Word of God known. Integrity is essential and willingness is an absolute to accomplish the Will of God.
Pastor Cox helps us begin to grasp the profoundly simple truth of making God the sole and great object of our faith.
Whatever we do in the King’s business, whether great or small, requires diligence and haste.
The materially poor, spiritually rich churches of Macedonia have much to teach us about the proper approach to world missions.
The Bible describes the words of the wise as “goads” and as “nails fastened by the masters of assemblies”. Come learn what this means and how it applies to our living.
Our flesh is idolatrous by nature. We must be instructed by the Word of God to be in awe of and only worship the true and living God.
Thered was a point at which the church which was at Antioch became known as a “Christian “ church.
In the life of Paul, God established some patterns that are applicable to all who want to faithfully follow Jesus.
A strong Biblical challenge to the young pet of LBC and their parents to proclaim that the God of the Bible is their God.
God’s faithfulness has provided a certain deliverance during time of inevitable temptation.
The reaction of the 10 Hebrew spies to the literal giants that lived in the Promised Land teach us much about dealing with what are commonly referred to as our “besetting sins”.
Just as I Corinthians 10:1-4 revealed a common heritage of God’s people whether Jew or Gentle, so I Corinthians 10:5-12 reveals a common warning as well.
Godliness is not a whimsical thing nor a matter of religious opinion, but is firmly rooted in the nature of God as revealing His Holy Word.
The first four verses of I Corinthians 10 speak of the common Jewish history shared by a mainly Gentile church! How does this fit and what does it mean for us as believers? Listen and be blessed as Scripture is compared with Scripture!
Psalm 37 and 73 provide clear instruction regarding the dangerous and damaging influence of fretting in our live and the Biblical protection and deliverance available to the believer.
Knowledge is a great power that God has for His people which can bring either blessing or damage according to how it is acquired and handled.
Sobriety and vigilance are the two watchwords when we seek how to not become a victim of our adversary, the devil.
God’s Word gives clear, unmistakable teaching regarding what our body is and how He intends for it to be used!
The account of the older brother in Luke chapter 15 provides example and Bible truths to help defeat the dangerous emotion of anger in our lives and the lives of those we love. Especially beneficial and instructive for parents of any age.
Properly read and understood, Ephesians chapter one clearly shows the Bible context of predestination; what it is and what it is not.
“I shall seem to him as a deceiver” were ungodly and damaging words that came from the lips of Jacob.
I Corinthians chapter 6 and Romans chapter 6 parallel each other in explaining freedom, responsibility and the realities of the power of the resurrection in delivering us from the dominion of sin.
God showed the coming kingdoms of this earth to Nebuchadnezzar. And He showed that above it all is God!
Biblical instruction on dealing with purposefully disobedient believers centers around understanding Christ our Passover. I Corinthians chapter 5.
Liberty in Christ is a great trust given to us by God. We are to use it, like all blessings, for His glory.
Poor choices that led to being caught in a terrible storm allows us to see the purpose of God continuing in spite of human weakness and folly.
Love and truthfulness toward Esther by Mordecai inspired in Esther a loyalty and obedience that intimidation and manipulation never could.
Change can be unsettling and even destructive. We live in a world of change but our gracious God has provided strong Bible truths to strengthen and guide us through these unsettled times.
Mordecai increased in influence and the reach of his council from the life of one young lady he was raising to the mightiest kingdom of his age. No matter what the scope of his council was there were certain Biblical principles which directed it throughout his life.
David was kept from a destructive decision by the humble and wise entreaties of a lady named Abigail
These three seemingly small words are at the heart of Paul’s grateful declaration of a faithful fight and a finished faith.
Mordecai, the man who raised Queen Esther, had the rare quality of becoming great while remaining unaffected by that greatness. This is the first in the series showing Bible reasons why he could be elevated to greatness without being corrupted in the process.
To combat the carnality of the Corinthians, the Lord sent Paul to instruct them to learn to think of all men within Biblical boundaries
I Corinthians 3 is very specific about what the foundation is, what it is for and what our responsibility is regarding building thereon
Great deeds, great need, great misunderstandings, great advice, great pride, great awakening, great humility, great deliverance, great gratitude, great understanding and great foolishness are all in II Kings Chapter 5
Although “Babes” in Christ and yet carnal, the Corinthian church was not a new church when the text of I Corinthians 3 was given. They had been believers long enough to be mature yet they were still babies.
The message given to Paul by God for the Corinthians was a message of faith in the power of god and not the wisdom of men.
The Corinthians had a standing, a striving, a security and a sanctification that we can see in our own lives.
The relationship of Naomi, Ruth and Orpah along with an understanding of Romans chapter 12 will guide the child of God into the path that leads to healthy, strong and Godly relationships
The events surrounding the garden of Gethsemane serve to identify and warn of the nature of being truly offended.
This message deals with teaching in the sense that great commission given in Matthew 28:19 - 20 contains both the word “teach” and “teaching”. Many people falter at being a witness for Jesus because they “don’t know where to start’” or they “don’t know where to begin”. Four powerful Bible examples are given to show us “where to begin”
The Meaning, the Manifestation, the Motivation and the Menace to be a living sacrifice is thoroughly and Biblically explained.
May the slight folly of a busy preacher teach us not to miss the good things God has for us along life’s path!
Biblical Christian Unity has an origin, an aspect, maintenance and benefit. Learn of all these in clear understandable language.
The book of Corinthians shows what a great heritage, potential and responsibility we have as God’s people.
What most people refer to as a church is a congregation, a gathering of church members and the actual church of God, purchased with His blood. The three groups are not always synonymous.
A careful study of I Corinthians 9 and Acts 18 reveals the source of many misapprehensions regarding the Pastor church relationship and the Biblical answer for them all!
A chance encounter teaches a great lesson in learning to be “content with such things as Ye have”.
Today is a precious gift from God which should be used to please Him. Biblical explanation and exhortation is given to prepare the believer against four common things which will cause us to give away today.
A Biblical and dynamic message on how the people of God can enjoy a healthy and growing relationship with the Word of God
Our lives are not to be defined by what “things” we possess. God does teach us in I Timothy 6:17, that in their proper place, God gives us richly all things (spiritual and physical) to enjoy. Today’s episode gives one of the fundamental ways to live in that truth.
Timothy had a spiritual heritage, he received sober warnings and had committed to him a sacred trust.
A delightful Bible message regarding a couple used by the Lord in the life of Paul, Apollos and Timothy as well as all the churches of the gentiles
Jesus’ feeding of the 5,000 is with rich with truths that will help us to “pass” the Bread of Life to a hungry world!
Pastor Manning explains the Biblical wisdom of not waiting to see how a day “turns out” in order to fill it with rejoicing and gladness to God
The Scripture reveals that we can recover ourselves from the snare of the devil by facing certain Biblical realities of recovery.
There is a great heritage in the people of God through the ages. These Biblical testimonies will encourage and challenge you to live for the Lord!
“Am I in the place of God”? This question, asked by Joseph, reveals the source of living a life in the liberty of forgiving instead of the bondage and corruption of vengeance.
The word “testimony” shows up in either singular or plural form 109 times in the Bible. God gives clear, powerful testimony of who He is and what He expects of us throughout the Scriptures.
Paul said he was a debtor to get the Gospel to all who he could. He was willing to use what he had. Even with the scars and weariness he carried he was willing to keep going for God with what he had!
God gave four clear declarations of what led Him to deliver His people from Pharoah’s power.
Uncertain times are not the time for changing doctrine, direction or devotion. They are time to continue in the way which is right.
Growth in grace keeps from falling from our stedfastness in the Lord. Learn what Biblical growth is and how it affects our daily living.
A leper was uniquely qualified to feel the good and compassion of a touch from the Lord Jesus.
We are to add to our faith virtue. No clearer, more in depth example can be known than the life of the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31.
God manifested or made Himself known when He came as Jesus Christ. Philippians 2 teaches in detail about the form, the fashion and the likeness He took.
In a time of unsettled circumstances with political and economic upheaval prevalent, Daniel chapter 4 reminds us of the great and enduring lesson taught to Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon.
From faithful son to slave, prisoner and eventually governor of all Egypt. Joseph’s life was summarized by the statement “and the Lord was with Joseph”
The overriding issue of conforming is image. We are to be conformed to the image of Christ by the transforming of our minds. This will keep us from being conformed to this world.
Jesus not only taught a truth, but He taught it for a specific reason. We can learn much not only by what He taught but also why He taught it!
The partially healed blind man saw “men as trees walking” with 285 references to trees in the King James Bible, there is a lot to learn about “Men as Trees”.
In a passage full of instruction regarding where our faith is to stand we are directed toward simple faith in God and His Word and warned against the philosophy of man’s wisdom
A light hearted but insightful look at the value placed on accrediting bodies and people’s desire for group approval. Thoughts regarding academic, business and religious groups.
Jesus gave specific instructions for our behavior when a brother trespasses against us. You may be surprised to know that just forgiving them is not the entire answer He gave. There are some very specific steps that are to be followed, that, if omitted, make even the act of forgiveness an unhealthy act.
Heaven is a real place. It is wonderful beyond description and the heritage of those who are saved!
The great question Pilate faced and failed in was “what will you do with Jesus who is called Christ”. The Bible reveals influences and pressures that came to bear on him and how he reacted to them.
A overview of The book of Esther with a strong admonition and exhortation to God’ people from the decision this young lady faced.
Precious truths in this wonderful interlude of Bible truth. Preached on Mother’s Day at Lighthouse Baptist Church.
The final message in the series of God’s work in fashioning a king from a shepherd lad. A review of God’s lessons and those who did or did not learn them.
David’s most severe trial came right before he ascetic the throne. During this he learned a deep lesson which would propel him to great heights.
Significant and significantly different Bible people reveal their relationship to Jesus by their response to Him
At what point do we actually become profitable to the Lord and to those around us? Jesus clearly defines this transition point in the book of Luke.
Jesus warned to “Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees”. This is a warning which should resonate in the heart of those who want to do God’s service in God’s way.
Silence is not always golden, sometimes it is evil, sometimes it neglectful and sometimes it is cruel.
Silence is not always golden. Sometimes it is an unhealthy choice with long term consequences.
Strong elements that fashioned David as king surface during his second opportunity to take King Saul’s life.
The blessings of God given to the man in Paalm 1 were not arbitrarily poured out on him but were a direct result of his choices.
The factual reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and our faith in Him gives us life. Deciding to die to our ambition and live for His purpose allows to live out that resurrection power day by day!
As tributaries come together to form a mighty river, so seemingly small sources converge to become strife in our lives.
Abraham’s faith was a living faith infused with the vitality of intelligent action based on obedience to God.
Three words are to be considered for understanding eternal salvation. Person, Priesthood, Promise.
Godly confidence is a valuable possession and one that is easily lost. Let the encouraging truth of this episode help you to not cast it aside!
Emotional steadiness and true stability are not necessarily equivalent. A Biblical explanation and the true source of our stability are found in Hebrews 10:23.
Running our race, chastening from the Lord and our own weakness are soul from which bitterness can spring. God specifically says there are two deadly branches which can grow from that poisonous root.
David is saved from a great error in trying to avenge himself. He was taught to choose the right battles!
Psalm 119 verses 105-112 reveal a heart which has very purposefully decided to follow God.
In the cave in Engedi, David made a decision based on Biblical principles not on circumstance and popular pressure.
The right path leads to the right place and right procedure is necessary for progress on that path. The Word of God gives illumination for both.
Pastor Manning asks his congregation to let God show them, through His Word, where they actually are in their spiritual walk.
Strong Biblical teaching on how God designs for us to be a strengthening influence in the lives of others.
When the Apostle Paul took the Gospel to a city, he took it to the entire city, not just a certain part.
First a solid teaching of God’s design and purpose toward man with the sabbath then the sad and graphic details of Doeg’s slaughter of the priests
In the midst of God’s people there was trouble which did not surface until Jesus showed up.
David’s first steps out of Israel and into the wilderness where Saul will hunt and persecute him. Includes events underlying Jesus’ teaching that the sabbath was made for man and not man for the sabbath.
The faithfulness of Jonathan and the Integrity of David stand out in stark contrast to Saul and “that which destroyeth kings”.
When it comes to conflict and interactions of life, when can live day by day wielding a scepter or carrying a club!
Patterns of behavior and reactions surface that will greatly influence David and his kingdom throughout his entire life.
Many know this part of Esther 4:14 - “who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this”. Not as familiar is the first part of the verse warning Esther to not neglect her duty and opportunity, but to “get on board” with God’s plan!
Seeds of both greatness and destruction began to be sown immediately following David’s victory over Goliath.
God prepared David for the preparation through which he was to go before ascending to the throne
Isaiah 40:11 reveals the faithful heart of the Shepherd toward the fortunate flock He leads.
Lawlessness can never give freedom. It is a greater law that gives freedom from a lesser law. The law of the spirit of life in Christ leads to true liberation to live clean and please God!
Recognition of our inability to overcome our own base nature by our own strength and accepting of our responsibility to do that which we can do are both essential parts of true victory in Christian living.
God wants to “prove” or show forth His Will through our lives. Romans chapter 12 shows how this is to be accomplished in our lives.
“Christian” is a wonderful name given to those seeking to follow the Lord Jesus in their daily living
Developing a hard heart and hardness of spirit can and will cost us dearly. We must depend on Jesus to keep us soft and pliable in the Master’s hand.
The Psalmist said he stood in “awe” of God’s Word. That explains the heart of this message.
The work of the Holy Spirit in revealing Christ. The avaricious nature of religion without Jesus. And the unlimited love of a widow for her God are all revealed in today’s portion of Scripture.
Five simple precepts / observations from the feeding of the 4,000 can make any endeavor more useful, fruitful and fulfilling.
The Pharisees and Herodians, the Sadducees and a searching Scribe all came to Jesus with questions. Their questions revealed much about the ones asking and Jesus’ answers revealed more about our Lord.
By receiving Christ as our Saviour we become part of God’s family. By being receptive to Christ we gain family resemblance.
A question about the source of Jesus’ authority and a parable about a vineyard owner teach us convicting and usable Bible truths.
There is a pattern that God has established in the places He dwells. Whether that be the Tabernacle, the Temple or the body of a believer. Seeing and acknowledging that pattern will help us to truly “glorify God” in our body and spirit.
Mentioned only once in the Bible, Dalmanutha serves to call us to sober thought and a provocative question.
All flesh is as grass and the Word of the Lord Abides forever. Yet we who are born of flesh may be born again of that same eternal Word!
A winter storm leaves behind a dazzling legacy that warms the heart of a grateful preacher.
Jesus was associated with several towns during the first 12 years of His earthly sojourn. A little knowledge of each can guide us into a stronger understanding of why He came.
By the Spirit of God, Paul could correctly proclaim that if any man could have confidence in himself, that is in his own flesh, he could. His great victory, however, was setting that aside for something much better!
God’s design for His church is equals serving together using their various gifts for the common good of God’s glory.
Ephesians 6 contains a powerful three word message that can grow and guard every area of our lives
Paul, who had been injurious and a persecutor of the followers of Jesus now sought to build them up and establish them in love. It was not religion that did this, it was life in Christ.
God’s people are sometimes referred to as the planting of the Lord. As such, we are definitely plants that have a tag attached to us which says, “full sun needed”!
What the Bible reveals about Nicodemus is a source of great instruction and inspiration for maturing in the Christian life.
There are “callings” in and on our lives as believers. Come learn of three callings that are definitely worth answering!
Learn some single verses which can be used effectively to witness for Christ when there are time constraints or other limitations on your ability to give a more complete presentation of the Gospel.
The Saviour who said “come now, let us reason together” has provided a harmony with His revelation and the reasoning ability He created in man.
In His obedience to the Heavenly Father, Jesus set forth the example we are to follow to bring glory and pleasure to the Lord with our life.
Biblical behavior during times of blessing and plenty is as essential as during times of trials and lack.
In a statement regarding Himself, Jesus reveals an important truth regarding preparing and protecting ourselves against influences which would harm us.
Obedience is an opportunity to express our love to God and a summons to sincere and heartfelt worship
In order to prepare His followers for all they were to face, Jesus more fully revealed who He was.
The power of God is not given to make us feel or appear powerful. Rather, it is given so we can live a life to and above our own power to the obedience of God.
Isaiah 53 gives an overview of not only the crucifixion of Christ but also the Christ of the crucifixion.
Is education the completion of a system of academic instruction or is education the assimilation of information unto useful purpose?
There is a common and essential thing that all of creation(In heaven and in earth) share together.
John the Baptist shows us how to respond when someone “demands” us to explain ourselves.
Sobriety and vigilance are essential to resisting and surviving the predations of our adversary the devil. The humility of trusting our God’s watchcare is the path of preparation which leads us to be sober and vigilant.
God purposefully did not lead the children of Israel the shortest route from Egypt to Canaan. Just because we are equipped does not mean we are qualified.
People “numbered Jesus with the transgressors and numbered Judas with the righteous. Both numberings were wrong
After a 10 year gap in any recorded events in Jesus’ life, the Bible record begins again with Him at 12 years old. Here Jesus, as He will throughout His life, shows Himself to be God and humbles Himself to be man!
The Holy Spirit Brought both Simeon and Anna to the Temple to the temple to see the Christ. Their view of Him will help us see Him better.
The feeding of the four thousand by Jesus gives us five Biblically sound and eminently practical precepts to apply to any and all areas of our lives.
All the vital issues of possessing our vessel in sanctification and honour begin with possessing our heart!
John chapter one clearly and powerfully reveals our Creator come as a Servant, a Sacrifice, a Saviour!
In just 25 verses of this excellent little book, God instructs and exhorts us in living for Him. Betrayal, redemption and restoration are all touched on here.
The opening in a series of Biblical instruction on how to bring the vessel of ourselves as a pleasing offering to the Lord.
Just the short time period surrounding the crucifixion provides ample examples of the type of “contradiction of sinners against Himself” that Jesus endured
In the mouth of evil men this title was used as a mockery, a taunt, an accusation and a point of controversy. But in the mouth of the wise it was and is recognition of a sublime and compelling truth.
Gethsemane is a pressing place. Where the olives from the mount of olives were pressed that the olive oil may flow forth. In Gethsemane people and groups were pressed. What came out was what was inside.
Personal access to God was unmistakably and irrevocably shown in the rending in two the veil of the temple at Jesus’ death.
There were a lot of things the blind man in Mark 10 did not have but this message will cause you to be blessed and challenged by several things the blind man did have.
Strong boastful speaking before the Lord is an indicator of impending failure not anticipated victory.
“Wont” is to be inclined toward by disposition or habit. Jesus was “wont”” to teach. What are we “wont” to do?
There is a Biblical process to getting enough strength to be around long enough to get strength.
Offended is a much stronger word than most would imagine. It is not merely our feelings being hurt, but it is us being taken off God’s purpose in our life. We know that offences will come but we do not have to be offenddd by those offences.
A clear Biblical presentation of our great duty and opportunity as ambassadors for Christ.
The last in a 10 part series on Charity. We learn, Biblically, why the greatest of these is Charity!
Saul being rejected as king was a trying time for Samuel. The lessons the prophet had to learn are good instruction for the people of God today!
God had every tribe set a standard so they would know where to come home to in the night.
When Paul allowed his heart desire to cloud his clear judgment in obeying God, God sent a prophet to warn him of his error.
The Scripture says of Jesus: “He is able to save them to the uttermost that come into God by Him”. What is meant by “uttermost”? Pastor Manning explains in clear, Biblical terms.
Simple, powerful, Biblical thoughts to keep us on track and steady for our Lord. Bro Moore brings his decades of experience working with and serving alongside believers around the world into clear, condensed focus in this Scripture packed 10 minute message!
A message that uses a host of Scripture and a passionate delivery to cause us to rethink how and for what we pray.
A miracle God performed in the Old Testament has strong truths to help us live for God today!
Our faith is a precious gift from God and one we must follow God’s way to strengthen, exercise and protect!
How we respond to the Word of God is vitally important. Learn Biblical truths for right response
The Bible shines a clear light on the confusion our adversary uses to remove from the simplicity of Christ
The Bible is replete with exhortation to keep our focus on pleasing God, not the immediate and measurable results of our service
As ambassadors for Christ we are to be accurate in both the content and the spirit of His message
This message contains a practical list of Bible based specifics to guide us in praying for missionaries that we know.
The broad subject of revival is brought into a personal Biblical focus where we can do something about it.
I John 3:1 says, “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us”. That manner is fully revealed in John 3:16.
God’s instrument for preaching repentance to His people, John the Baptist, reveals much about the message of God throughout all ages
The Vision, The Victory and The Vitality of Macedonia are revealed in God’s working where a Scriptural vision was coupled with a willing heart.
Delightful accounts from the Bible of various places and circumstances when people came to Jesus
In the Scripture the word Charity is not defined, but rather it’s behavior is identified
Jehoshaphat, a good, God fearing king is nearly destroyed because of an unwise and unequal alliance.
Many aspects of the life and ministry of John the Baptist exemplified the message which was entrusted to him and instruct us in the message entrusted to us as well!
The life of good King Jehoshaphat shows by living example how a people can be established in righteousness
The servant gladly received the King’s forgiveness but did not get who the King actually was.
God gives spiritual gifts to His people so they can be a blessing and help to His church. Charity is essential for the gifts to not become a source of contention
By the inspiration of God, Paul wrote to the young preacher, Timothy; “Continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and been assured of”. In this passage God’s truth is found for facing the complexities of daily life.
In time of extreme peril the response of King Jehoshaphat and God’s people left us a great example of right response to God!
Herod was a troubled and tragic soul who was never the same after meeting John the Baptist.
Jesus is the perfect example of all that prayer should be. Not a formal discourse on doctrine but a Scripturally passionate plea for a vital relationship with Christ.
The Scripture states that it is both good and pleasant for brethren to dwell together in unity. Jesus’ statement regarding salt and peace in Mark 10:50 reveals a fundamental truth for this to happen.
The Bible details Jesus’ deliverance of a man from the depths of devil possessed depravity to the heights of being a useful vessel for the Lord.
The day of adversity brings us face to face with the reality of the condition of our strength in the Lord.
The miracle of birth and the blessing of marriage combine to teach wonderful truths about our Saviour’s great love toward us!
The five “I wills” of Lucifer and the four “I wills” of God show the Eternal Contrast of the two.
The incongruous juxtaposition of a weed marring the beauty of a well built and attractive home leads to some needed spiritual inspection.
We who have been set free by the truth have, as a debt of gratitude, obligations to the truth.
The successful Christian life requires the learning and doing of the realities of true spiritual living
God showed Himself strong in the life of Paul as he journeyed to a town called Damascus to persecute believers
Within our life their is a place of personal worship and Sacco the Lord. The account of Elijah on Mount Carmel gives spiritual truths for repairing and tending to that altar when it becomes broken down.
A thoroughly Scriptural message given to encourage believers to trust and treasure their Bibles.
Thinking Biblically about God’s church helps us to think Biblically about the God Whose church it is.
The fire of God touches nothing by accident! This brief but intense message reveals four things the fire of God touches.
The substance of Faith is deeper than the obvious and the evidence of Faith demands a verdict
What precious possessions are revealed by the precious promises given to those who are “In Christ”!
Our Heavenly Father seeks true worshippers to worship Him and He graciously reveals what that means in His Word.
What a Big Little word “In” is, and when combined with “love” in the Scripture, it is absolutely unbeatable!
We are admonished to “grow in Grace”. The context of this verse reveals that if do not grow we will not survive. Also the words of Jesus reveals four major areas in which we are to grow.
Prior to desiring the sincere milk of the Word there are some truths to learn and some things to do
Used throughout the New Testament, this Big Little Word carries the weight of everything from blessing to warning.
God the Creator had a specific purpose for creating music. That wonderful and blessed purpose is revealed in His Word!
The description of Himself that Jesus gives to each of the seven churches in Revelation chapters 2 and 3 reveal the need of that particular church. So it is with The church of the Laodiceans.
The last 3:16 of the New Testament gives a sober and serious warning to a self satisfied church.
Cumbered, troubled and careful all describe Martha. But so does faithful, gifted and loved. Learn how Jesus helped this remarkable lady deal with those excesses which stunted her growth and tainted her relationships.
God has given us a way to receive and understand His love toward us. That understanding gives us security and elicits from us a proper response.
The rich details of the events surrounding Lazarus being raised from the dead come alive as the Bible is carefully considered and clearly explained.
The Scripture was given to be a blessing and to give life. There are, however, two characteristics of those who literally injure themselves with the Word of God.
Integrity and the continued doing of right is the best answer to criticism and misrepresentation.
Luke 15 records this pathos filled cry of a father; broken-hearted yet rejoicing. Come get a glimpse of the father’s heart for his son in this biblical message.
One of the deadly spiritual vices is envy. There is a simple, Biblical test to see if this deadly spiritual poison is hiding in your heart.
There was a day of provocation when a generation of the nation of Israel lost the right to enter the promised land. Yet, even then, there were some who did not provoke God.
God is a God of preparedness and He likewise want people to be ready for all things. Witnessing, learning, daring for our families and death are just a few.
Did you know one of the best known verses about stewardship in the New Testament is not, in its contextual setting, about money? It is about what today’s verse addresses; “the mystery of godliness “!
Believers were first called Christians at Antioch because of Grace that was working so strongly in their lives that it could be seen.
God, in the person of Jesus Christ communicated to us, Interposed for us and set an example before us.
Exclusive and Inclusive are the two guiding words for these thoughts on a greatly encouraging Bible verse.
Music, God’s wonderful tool for helping us learn of and follow Him, is explained to us in this great verse.
The rich heritage of the Babylonian kingdom came to a sudden end in one sin soaked night. Doctrine, history, motivation and clear Gospel preaching are in this 5th chapter of the book of Daniel
We are admonished to use what we learn as a basis of blessing and growth, not strife and division. Also, Pastor Manning accidentally invents a new word!
Having good, Biblical principles to guide you in decision making is vital to making consistently wise decisions.
God desires to strengthen our inner man and is able to do so abundantly if we will choose His ways.
James chapter one verses one through twelve covers everything from the Jewish believers which were scattered abroad to the working of patience and warning about being double minded. All of this is in the context of trials and Faith.
An oft misquoted verse yields special richness when the forgotten first words are remembered!
The Bible gives emphasis that it is the “seed” (singular) of Abraham not “seeds” (plural) that is Christ. The exclusivity of Jesus explained.
This first and overview episode in a series teaching Bible precepts and examples for making sound, healthy decisions in all areas of life.
The removing of the vail from the Believer’s heart is the subject of this glorious verse!
When Isaiah saw the Seraphim around the throne of God, those heavenly creatures revealed much to him that he needed to know.
Believing in Jesus for salvation is not necessarily synonymous with understanding who and what we are in the Lord. There is much in this verse that Christians need to understand and accept.
Perfect soundness was given to a lame man through the power and kindness of Jesus Christ
The power and beauty of God’s redemptive plan is distilled with crystal clarity into this one verse.
A teenager of dreams, a young man of discipline, an adult of duty and an Instrument of deliverance. God was with Joseph through the progression of his whole life.
John the Baptist openly declares the difference between his baptism and the one who was to follow him.
When we take “The Easy Way Out” by focusing only part of our Christian growth we will never grow to full spiritual maturity.
The Psalmist said he had one desire; to dwell in the house of the Lord forever and to behold the beauty of the Lord.
The Christian race has certain elements which teach us what it takes to stay in the race
The Bible states”Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints”. Come learn why this is so.
Spiritual strengths that are supposed to be in us in our later years will only be there if we invest in them according to Bible truth now.
Joshua chapter nine teaches us of a people that worked “wilily” and “beguiled”. Learning about them will help prepare us to be prepared against our adversary, the devil, who works in the same manner.
Preaching of the Word is central to the Christian church. Both for outreach and edification it is God’s tool of choice.
The ant, the conie, the locust and the spider are all role models given in the Bible. Come learn what they are!
Why we have trials. The purpose of trials and the proper response to trials are dealt with from the Biblical text.
There are all sorts of messes, AKA Briar Patches, ready to entangle believers and keep them from free and effective service to God. Learn to recognize, resist and recover from those places.
It is far too easy to read lightly through the greetings in Paul’s epistles without considering these are also preserved in the Word of God for a reason.
From the beginning of the Old Testament to the end of the New Jesus, the Rock of our salvation is revealed.
Assistant Pastor Jerry Carpenter gives a strong and refreshing message on the many ways our Creator God seeks to get our attention. The question is, are we listening?
The Scripture admonishes us to “Earnestly contend for the Faith”. The question is, are we in condition to do so?
When the holiday of Purim is observed, it is the Jewish people continuing this which was established in the days of Esther the Queen.
In these brief but powerful words we are directed to all we need for life and godliness.
In the life of Mordecai, we see the truth that Hod will, in due time, exalt those who walk humbly before Him.
Haman, Hater of the Jews, has been hanged but God’s people are still in great danger. Esther once again puts her life at risk on behalf of her people.
The “Far Country” is not just a geographical location. One can be in the “Far Country” in the midst of the assembly.
Those cheering Haman on to cruelty and wickedness do a quick 180 when circumstances begin to change.
Respect, Trust and Time. These are three essential ingredients to any successful relationship and especially to our relationship with the Word of God.
Along the river Chebar, Ezekiel saw visions of God. The Cherubims appeared to him there and their four faces reveal great things about our God.
A testament is a legally binding document that reveals the will of the one issuing the testament regarding that which is rightfully his. God’s will is revealed in His testament.
Paul realized God had a purpose for the grace He bestowed on him. Learn to live purposefully by learning the power of God’s Marvelous Grace!
This well known statement has deeper Biblical roots and further reaching implications than one may imagine.
Loving God is the purest and first duty of every believer. In order to do this we must deal with the realities of this wonderful duty.
Esther approaches the king alone knowing she will either find favour or face sudden death!
The great mercy and grace of Jesus is shown in direct contrast to the hardness of the Pharisee’s hearts.
It is easy to miss the fullness of things with which we are familiar. Let this Bible message guide you into the rich fullness of the birth of Jesus Christ.
What could make a little boy’s heart sad at such a wonderful time of the year? Come find the answer to that question and the lesson that was learned
The difference between the two is both vast and sometimes subtle. One is self-serving and prideful leading to damage. The other is respectful and loving leading to life and health
The Jews built great treasure cities in Egypt, but, as slaves, they did not profit from that wealth. Today, most people labor under the slavery of debt and enjoy no real prosperity from their efforts.
The church owes a debt of gratitude to those who have served and been a blessing over the years. Lessons and truths from the life of Priscilla and Aquila.
With the imminent extermination of her people before her, young Queen Esther must make a monumental decision!
Pastor Manning draws the clear an unmistakable historical parallel between events that occurred in the book of Esther and events that took place in Nazi Germany in 1938.
Rich in intrigue and truth, this portion of the book of Esther shows a pattern which will be duplicated rime and again in history.
The great imperative of the Christian life is learning to love like Jesus. Join Pastor Manning as he opens the Scriptures and shows how the qualities of Jesus love teach us how to love like Him.
Newness of life is for those who by the death and resurrection of Jesus have learned to yield themselves to righteousness and not yield to sin.
As Israel asked to have a king rule over them instead of God, Samuel issued them a solemn warning and a sound hope.
We learn facts needful for understanding the entire book of Esther in this interesting and helpful episode.
This second installment in the series For Such a Time - Episodes in Esther reveals the removal of Vashti the Queen and how the stage was set for Esther’s involvement in the deliverance of the Jewish people!
Followers of Jesus have some things that are incorruptible. Come listen as Pastor Manning opens the Scriptures and helps us think on those things!
Join Pastor Manning as he begins a series through the amazing Bible account of Esther the Queen. Clear teaching, Bible truths, historical parallels and thoughtful insights will be found in each episode!
At least 67 times in the Bible God says, “Fear Not”. Let the word of God strengthen and settle you in your day by day living!
The first chapter of Ruth carries strong admonition for New Testament believers in respect to their inheritance in Christ.
Learning and living what it means to be “swift to hear” will strengthen every right relationship in our lives
Paul and Barnabas returned from their first missionary journey different than how they left. Yielding to being sent will always change us for good and for God!
The chapter which starts by exhorting us to be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus has, in its concluding verses, the admonition that the servant of the Lord must not strive.
If you are ready to be seriously convicted and challenged about your personal love relationship with Jesus Christ, then listen to this Biblical message by Dr. Darrell Cox..
Naaman the captain of the host of Syria, who also was a leper, had to turn from his wrath and give God a chance. We must learn to do likewise
On the way toward the promised land, one woman’s sin held up the Journey of over a million people
East and West are directions not locations. Listen and learn what that means in our spiritual lives.
Veteran Missionary and Spirit filled preacher Pastor Mark Siekbert brings the first message of the 2020 Missions Revival at Lighthouse Baptist Church.
If, as a professed believer, you feel that talking to others about Jesus is “forcing your religion” on someone, you might stop and consider if perhaps religion is all you really have.
As Bible believers we must walk guard against the common and deadly sin of self righteousness. Jesus gave a parable specifically to address this error.
Take a few moments with Pastor Manning as he rejoices in some of the wonders of heaven!
Seeing how Faith worked in Moses’ life will help us understand if, and to what degree, faith is working in our lives.
The circumstances surrounding Peter walking on the water to Jesus teach us much about profiting from the trials of life!
“all the fullness of God” is given to us. Come and find what that means to us as believers.
There is a very practical, straightforward way to develop a heart after God’s heart. Join Pastor Manning to learn this simple yet powerful truth!
What Bible passage contains one of the highest concentrations of personal pronouns and yet has no trace of pride in it? This Bible rich message will reveal this passage to you and some of the great truths it contains.
Lucifer’s boasting in Isaiah chapter 14 is ample evidence that there are some things he forgot.
Being delivered from danger, distress or bondage is a great thing. What we do after deliverance shows to what extent we value being delivered.
Our work is far more rewarding and profitable if we have a Biblical understanding of work
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people the Lord declared. He comforts us in His strength, in His affection, in His leading and in how He feeds us.
Starting well is easy. Finishing well takes real Faith, the right focus and intentional faithfulness.
The Platted Crown, The Purple Robe and the Piercing Nails were the ornaments of the cross.
Unbiblical thinking about money can either destroy your faith or greatly hinder your usefulness. Come learn some Bible principles for properly using what should be a great tool in our lives.
A quick and useful thought on the value of coming back to worthwhile subjects more than once.
Truly the just man gets up again, but why did he fall? Join Pastor Manning and find out!
Our Heavenly Father does not want us living in bondage. Learn of five common areas of bondage and the Scriptural “Bondage Breaker” for each!
Some well known verses in the Bible are well known but not well understood. Proverbs 18:24is just such a verse. The proper, clear reading of this verse will reveal a richness you will be glad you learned.
Jesus didn’t save us to leave us in a place of condemnation. Learn to live the new life!
According to Word of God, the popularity philosophy of trusting your heart is both foolish and deadly. God has something much better for us.
A guilty woman, a sinless Saviour and a crooked crowd. Join Pastor Manning and find out what happens when these three come together.
We are told “Keep your heart with all diligence”. The book of Proverbs further explains how this is done.
A place of conviction, A place of labor, a place of awareness and curiosity, A place of problem. These are the places where God chooses His servants.
Introducing the “Mystery Man of the Bible” and the importance of the twofold nature of His name!
Each person’s “Dream House” may be different, but God shows us how we can have a true “Dream House” no matter what kind of building we live in.
Learn three strong Bible truths about why David loved God”s law will help us to learn of, be lead by, and love more deeply, our Saviour!
A lost city of gold? A persistent myth for centuries, it has a valuable lesson for us today.
Empty nets or a full life? The difference is what we do with what God has given us to do.
Take a few minutes to find out why trading immediate comfort for long term success is a very poor choice.
Finances are a great opportunity to grow in our love for others and for God. Four simple Bible truths to help us do just that.
Heaven on earth. Not utopian expectations, but a foretaste of what our loving Saviour has for us!
The Scripture clearly teaches us how to identity the voice of wisdom among the many voices that call to us.
We are not to be ignorant of the devil’ s devices. Pastor Manning exposes three of those devices in a quick, Scriptural thought provoking episode.
The Apostle Paul would not be persuaded to not go to Jerusalem even though this persuasion was coming from the Holy Ghost. The lessons taught by the other believers response in this situation will help us to not damage relationships and destroy our influence when we face the same!
What are those truths in your life that are immovably points from which the rest of life gets its bearing? Do you have such points? Let today’s episode motivate you in the right direction on this important truth!
The first century church was not a group of “super saints” but ordinary people used by an extraordinary God!
Our wives are a blessing and a sacred trust from the Lord. We need to invest the time and love it takes to help her be all she can be in her life.
A variety of four truths from Proverbs with a fifth added in by “accident” while the episode was being recorded.
Three times we find Mary at the feet of Jesus. The lessons of each and the lessons combined teach us much about following the Lord!
Victorious Christian living is not a “one and done” proposition. Listen and learn four essential items that are foundations for victory!
There is one major underlying reason why a young man from a good home with a loving father decided to throw it all away. Listen as Pastor Manning simply and clearly brings to our attention this Bible truth!
Jesus came to a house looking for solitude but son it was evident that He could not be hid. May we have a longing that Jesus would not and could not be hidden in the “house” of our life!
God will not accept filthy rags. Only the clean, beautiful covering He provides is acceptable.
After you come to understand the Scriptures which inspired it, this title will be an easy way to recall a powerful truth for your life.
The Scripture specifically name the “childish” things which are to be changed when we accept the responsibilities of adulthood. Listen to learn what they are.
God stayed in His Word that some things are “effectual”. Come learn of two of those things
Three different “seats” that are mentioned in the Bible are explained. Which seat do you chose?
Learn interesting facts and solid Bible truths from one of the most awesome of natural events: earthquakes!
To actually grow and go forward we must step beyond our insecurity and seek those who halt us grow
Whose righteousness do you have? Yours or God’s? Come let the light of the Scripture shine on your heart so you can see it’s true condition.
We are all moved by something. The Bible has a lot to say about this important subject. Come let Scripture guide and encourage you in making wise decisions about what moves you.
Listen in as Pastor Manning explains what a “sweetsmelling Saviour” is and why we want to and can be one to God!
Three disciples got to see Jesus, Moses and Elijah in a glorified state as they spoke together. What an incredible event and what comforting truths it teaches us!
Jesus is left behind. Mary is scared, the learned doctors are amazed and Jesus is about His Father’s business!
God’s Work has always went forward in the midst of trials. The church of the Thessalonians was birthed amid trouble. Come learn, Biblically, what the trials were and how They were overcome.
God”s provision is provided in a manner which is often not recognized as His provision.
The distinctions the Lord has given to ladies reveal their great value to Him and His work!
We have a wonderful power of choice in what we “let”. Pastor Manning helps us understand, Biblically, the importance and application of that power!
Jesus healed ten men that had leprosy. One of them chose to return and give glory to God!
A word which is lovely in describing our Lord and brutally honest in describing our lack.
A great man, a great problem, a great solution, great simplicity. These are all in this great Bible account
Some very misguided hygiene habits give great illustration to proper and improper trust!
A familiar passage of Scripture and some antique furniture combine to teach us a heartwarming truth about God’s redemptive power!
The Scripture says our speech is to “minister grace” to the hearers. Join Pastor Manning as he brings this Sunday evening message explaining and applying what that means in our lives.
God gave great promises in His covenant with Noah. The rainbow is the token of those promises. Join Pastor Manning as he brings a message of instruction and hope to the congregation of Lighthouse Baptist Church.
One of the best known accounts in the Bible teaches a great truth about the power of God that we cannot see!
The conclusion of an exciting 3 part series! The title written above Jesus on the cross in the Latin language carries a great truth about Him as the everlasting King!
Though written from a heart of derision, the message placed above Jesus on the cross teaches us much; both it’s content and by the languages in which it was written! Part 2 of a 3 part series.
There was a sign placed above Jesus on the cross. It was meant to be a mockery. However, both what was written and the languages in which it was written teach a powerful truth about our Saviour!
One of the most blessed privileged believers have is assembling ourselves together as God’s church!
The disciples could rejoice because Jesus prepared them for the journey He sent them on.
Veteran missionary and Spirit filled preacher Biz Lerisse preaching the AM advice at Lighthouse Baptist Church!
How do we obtain a mind ruled by the peace of God? By using that mind in the way God the Creator intended it to be used! Listen and hear how to begin this life changing process today!!
Listen as Pastor Manning leads us into a clear understanding of our Saviou’s statement, “It is Finished”
Pastor Manning leads us to understand the difference between a funeral and the sweet home going of a child of God.
The word “guide” is an important word in the Christian life. Join our podcast today to find out why.
King David was anointed on three occasions. Pastor Manning explains those anointings in fiery, Biblical preaching!
Jesus rose “as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week”. In Christ we are a new creature!
The conclusion of our four part series guides our minds into realizing that living by faith is the for every child of God!
God does not intend for His people to be passive and slothful. He is the living God and faith in Him is living faith!
Biblical understanding of fear’s destructive influence on man and God’s Divine design to overcome
God has not given us the spirit of fear, yet far too often that is exactly the spirit which drives decision making in believer’s lives. God has a far better plan for His children. Join Pastor Manning as he guides you in God’s way as revealed in His Holy Word!
Fiery preaching and Mrs. Manning singing “Till the Storm Passes By”. Even Jesus’ enemies were often compelled to give testimony to the truth of God. The Lord will either get glory through us or on us. Let’s live so He gets glory through us.
Jesus spoke as one who had authority and not as a scribe according to Mark 1:22. The scribes were mere copyist while Christ is the Author and Finisher of our faith. Our faith is to be a true work of the Author and not merely a copy of someone else’s belief.
A brief moment with Pastor Manning on his day off as he considers what it means to “be still’.