February 2014
The Gospel of Mark – A Question of the Greatest Commandment
In Passion Week, the last week of Christ’s life here on earth, Jesus encountered the religious rulers and leaders of His day who’s main objective and desire was to see Him destroyed. Their passion for Christ’s destruction drove them to do what was unconscionable and unforgiveable, to reject and dismiss the Messiah and Redeemer of the world. In this passage, Mark 12:28-44, Pastor Pete shares “The Four Stages Of Life:” from Harlotry to Idolatry. From Philanthropy to right Theology. The unbeliever moves from filling to emptying; the believer moves from emptying to filling. All four groups are plainly seen in this amazing passage. Which one are you? Where do you fit in this amazing story of redemption and changed lives? A question on the Greatest Commandment is answered in the life and teaching of Christ. Listen for life!
January 2014
The Gospel of Mark – A Question on Marriage in the Resurrection
Sometimes the more intelligent we think we are and the more educated we believe we are can get in the way of the reality and truth of how dumb we really are. In the passage Pastor Pete will unpack from Mark 12:18-27 the religious leaders come again to Jesus with the objective to catch Him and trip Him up in His words and point of view. Unfortunately for them, they were clueless about the truth of the Word of God in the topics they were trying to present to Jesus. When trying to win an argument it is always a good idea to know the argument at least as well if not better than your opponent. Jesus shamed them for their ignorance and foolish arguments presented to Him before the people. Jesus said to them, “Are you not therefore mistaken, because you do not know the Scriptures nor the power of God?” (12:24) Look for the practical applications in this hard hitting banter between the ignorant leaders and the Master of thought, reason and truth. Listen for Life!
The Gospel of Mark – A Question of Taxes
In Mark’s Gospel 12:13-17 Pastor Pete shares the story of Christ and His critics. The Pharisees were enemies of the Herodians and yet they partnered up to seek to destroy Jesus. In this passage these two polar opposite groups confront Jesus with the objective of seeing Him fail and fall before the people. They were […]
Looking Forward, Part Two
Nik Wallenda, a tight rope artist, successfully crossed not only Niagara Falls but also the Grand Canyon on a three inch wide cable with up to 30 mile per hour winds threatening to knock him off. Not unlike Mr. Wallenda, we as believers are also walking a tightrope in this life. The high winds of doubt, hatred, anti-Christ and anti-christian dialogue swirling all around us threatening us to lose our hold on the high wire of life. How do we keep our balance and grip on the truth? In this New Year’s Sermon Pastor Pete explains how we can achieve balance in the Christian life even though so many other voices and high winds of the world threaten to push us off our focus. In this second part of a two part series on Looking Forward: Discovering what in the world is a Christian to be and to do, Pastor Pete shares four thoughts to keep us balanced on the high wire. 1.) Look forward with one conduct. 2.) Look forward to one confidence. 3.) look forward to one conviction. 4.) Look backward to one conflict. These four points are taken from Paul’s exhortation to the Philippian church in Philippians 1:27-30. Listen for Life!
LOOKING FORWARD
What in the world is a Christian and what in the world is a Christian to do when faced with so many conflicting messages from the pages of Scripture and then the pages of our US Constitution? Where and when, if ever, is a Christian supposed to stand up and when should we just remain silent? When should a believer raise his voice in defense of religious, constitutional liberties and when should we just be silent trusting God to have it all pan out in the end? The moral, ethical, theological and political dilemma rages as we look with disdain at one another and criticize either not enough or too much political involvement. Pastor Pete will attempt to make some sense out of this push and pull environment we all find ourselves in and hopefully bring us all to a place where we can stand, truthfully, lovingly on our convictions while at the same time knowing God will work it all out for our good and ultimately for His glory. Listen for Life!
December 2013
“A Life Worth Living”
I wish you could have known her: Frances Ellouise Bowers. She is the inspiration behind this Sunday’s message. She passed away in the local Kingman Hospice House a week before Christmas. Her life was one lived well for the glory of God. A gracious, loving beautiful lady who adored her husband, her children and her ministry to the churches. Both Fran and Andy were church builders for the South West Conservative Baptist Association. They gave their lives to remodeling or building from scratch not just SWCBA churches but any Bible believing, Christ exalting church that needed a hand. This message is her legacy, taken from her Bible it was the message preached on December 28th at 10:00 am. In the message Pastor Pete took from Fran’s Bible these five points: 1.) Your daily diet: What are you feeding your life with? 2.) Your Weekly Worship: What do you live for and worship the most? 3.) Your Monthly heart check-up: What do you love the most? 4.) Your yearly plans and commitments: What do you value the most, and lastly, 5.) Your living legacy: What will you leave behind? This was a quote in her Bible: “Father God, give me an obedient heart and wisdom. Thank you!” – Fran. Listen for LIFE!
“ONE DAY!”
Every year, at this same time of the year, as we focus on the reason and meaning of the season of Christ in Christmas we ask ourselves the question why is it so essential to keep Christ in Christmas? This week’s message unwraps the gift of Christ deity wrapped in the flesh of humanity. The great hymn of the faith “ONE DAY” will be the backdrop for a theological overview of Christ’s life, death, burial and resurrection. The gospel good news is all here within the lyrics of this great hymn of the faith. The refrain alone tells the story of the Gospel message of Christmas: “Living He loved me, Dying He saved me, Buried He carried my sins far away, Rising He justified freely forever, One day He’s coming, O glorious day!” The scriptural setting for this message is found in Romans 8:18-39. Listen for LIFE!
The Gospel of Mark – A Question of True Authority Part Two
In Mark 12:1-12 Jesus gives a pointed parable directed at the Pharisees, Scribes and Religious rulers of the temple in Jerusalem. No truth is spared in letting these hypocritical religious leaders know their sin. Rejecting the Messiah, conspiring to put Him to death, falsely accusing and convicting Him of crimes He did not commit were just a few of their offenses. They, like those who had gone before them, had persecuted, threatened, and even killed the prophets that had been sent to them by God. The practical application for us today is apparent. That even we are guilty of rejecting the Savior and treating Him shamefully. Pastor Pete pleads on Christ’s behalf to be reconciled to God and to not add to our guilt by treating the precious Son of God as did these religious leaders and rulers who surely knew better. May we use more sense as we LISTEN for LIFE!
November 2013
The Gospel of Mark – A Question of True Authority
One of the great burdens we carry from day to day is the weight of disgruntled, threatened, unhappy people who seem to delight in making our lives miserable. How do we deal with difficult people, whether it be family, jobs, community or even within our church? In this week’s passage, Mark 11:27-12:12 Pastor Pete unwraps how Jesus dealt with the unhappy Pharisees, Sadducees and Religious leaders in His day, people who questioned His divinity and sovereign authority. Hopefully, the application for our lives will be obvious. Listen for LIFE!
The Gospel of Mark – A Question of True Faith and Forgiveness
Last week’s message on hypocrisy in worship is as blatantly and shamelessly out of control today as it was under Jesus ministry 2000 years ago. How does one show truth, integrity and authenticity in their walk with God and Christianity? It is actually very easy to see fruit or the lack of it in a person’s life especially in these two areas of Christianity: Faith and Forgiveness. Jesus teaches His disciples then and now on these two essential graces within the believers life. It is actually impossible to truly have one without having the other. May God open our eyes and ears to see and hear the truth of what is the very essence of Christ Himself and the mission He expects us to unwrap every day we are alive. Listen for LIFE
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