Location and TimesJeremiah 32:17-19 Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee: Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, Read more […]
Archives for May 2009
We are proud of all of our graduates…
What is He thinking?
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. God is in the midst of disciplining Israel. They have Read more […]
May 31, 2009 Pastor’s Desk
Dear Vision I am excited about all that God has planned for us here today. We recognize our graduates in this bulletin and so I hope you will take the time to congratulate each one of them. This afternoon Read more […]
don’t miss Youth Sunday evening
Our very own young people will be in charge of the service here on Sunday evening. Pastor Trent Cornwell and our teens will be in charge of the service. They do this every fifth Sunday night. I have not Read more […]
Lightweight pulpits!
Jeremiah 23:32 Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded Read more […]
Joke
A little girl asked her mother, “How did the human race appear?” The mother answered, “God made Adam and Eve and they had children and then all mankind was made.” Two days later the girl asked her father Read more […]
Well
Betty sent me this. Still trying to figure out what she means by it!
Burning Fire in my Bones!
Jeremiah 20:9 Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I Read more […]
Dealing with Discipline
That will be the title of the message for this Thursday night. As I sit here studying I came across a great quote from John MacArthur: If we do not understand our problems as being discipline that the Read more […]
Trust and hope in the Lord!
Jeremiah 17:7-8 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not Read more […]
Our missionary, Travis Snode, Northwest Baptist Church
Don’t believe everything you hear!
Jeremiah 14:13 Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, the prophets say unto them, Ye shall not see the sword, neither shall ye have famine; but I will give you assured peace in this place. Jeremiah 14:13-16 Read more […]
Quote
“Faith, if you like, can be defined like this: It is a man insisting upon thinking when every thing seems determined to bludgeon and knock him down. The trouble with the person of little faith is that, Read more […]
Be sure and check this out
JT writes a great article about the work in China. I hope you will take the time to read it. Click here!
THE SHAMEFUL SUFFERER by Charles Spurgeon
This message originially was over 7,000 words long and since I know that many of you would never read that much, I have edited it to the greatest points. You will not want to miss reading it though it Read more […]
Let’s speak the truth in our heart!
Jeremiah 9:8 Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait. We should be people of integrity. We Read more […]
Pastors according to His heart!
Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. God was speaking to the nation of Israel. He promises to give them pastors, Read more […]
Being Faithful
Robert Rhyne Armstrong May 23, 2009 1:20 PM – Show original item Just as we were letting go of some things around the house to raise money for Peru, we were hit with something that might have made it Read more […]
Suffering and Shame
Christian, as he was so are you also in this world, and as he is so shall you also be. Christ’s triumph is the triumph of every true and right principle; it is the triumph of every true and right Read more […]
It is all Him!
Jeremiah 1:4-9 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet Read more […]
Thanks to all of you that have served!
Congratulations to Kathryn Pearson
Kathryn graduated from High School today. I do not have enough words to thank God for this young lady. When we first started the church she got into the ministry with all of her heart. She has been so Read more […]
Pastors Desk
Dear Vision I am so excited as today we finish up the Hall of Faith Series. We will be looking at The Courage of Faith. It takes great courage to believe God and obey Him in spite of circumstances and Read more […]
The Bible
howeth May 22, 2009 11:20 AM – Show original item Last night I had the privilege in taking part in an Ordination service for David Gardner, missionary to Peru South America. Below is some things I gathered Read more […]
Words to David Gardner from some of our missionaries..
Last night we had an incredible service! We had our Commissioning & Ordination Service for David Gardner. We will post pictures soon. Our missionaries wanted to let David know how much they believe Read more […]
Commitment to a Wartime Lifestyle
by Ralph Winter The Queen Mary, lying in repose in the harbor at Long Beach, California, is a fascinating museum of the past. Used both as a luxury liner in peacetime and a troop transport during the Read more […]
Ministry Statement
Isaiah 61:1-2 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, Read more […]
Ralph Winter died on May 20th
Ralph Winter was a mission’s mobilizer. He lived a wartime lifestyle to help get the gospel to the world. He challenged everybody everywhere by his writings and teaching. He went to heaven on May 20th. Read more […]
Travis Snode’s prayer letter
Dear Pastors and Praying Friends, As we look back at what God has been doing recently, we stand in awe at His greatness. Recently, we have seen the Lord work mightily through special services, personal Read more […]
Looking unto Jesus
Below is a message I preached while traveling as a missionary. I first preached it in Ica, Peru at a Bible College graduation because they assigned me the subject. I love the truths taught in this message. I Read more […]
God’s thoughts
Isaiah 55:8-9 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts Read more […]
Contact info on Herrings
Dean Herring is pastor of the South Valley Baptist Church in Kuna Idaho. The dad Jason Herring is pastor of North Valley Baptist Church. Read more […]
update
Just to keep you up to date. Yesterday I was honored and privileged to preach at the Georgia Pastor’s Fellowship at University Baptist Church. Pastor Gary Ledford gave me the invitation. I had the privilege Read more […]
The Herring family
One of the most godly families I know is that of Dean Herring and his children. They pastor and work in Idaho. I have known Dean for over 30 years. He has always had an impeccable testimony. His grandson Read more […]
Obedience
Isaiah 50:5-7 The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back. I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from Read more […]
All the ends of the earth!
Isaiah 45:21-22 Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else Read more […]
Protection you can trust
Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall Read more […]
How to renew your strength
Isaiah 40:28-31 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. Read more […]
Finally a picture of the future Bassham family
Philip and Lori are engaged to be married. I hope you will be praying for them.
Mark Tolson’s trip to China
China Survey Trip from Mark Tolson on Vimeo.
I’ll Make You an Offer You Can’t Refuse
I just read this book. I review books for Nelson Publishing and have to say that I enjoyed this one more than most of the others that I have read. The book gives you ideas on how to lead and do business Read more […]
Pastor’s Desk
Dear Vision I am excited about all that God is doing. He has been magnifying Himself here in our church. Today we will look at Defeating Death by Faith and see how three ordinary men were able to die Read more […]
An example of how to pray!
Isaiah 37:14-20 And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up unto the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD. And Hezekiah prayed unto Read more […]
Congratulations to Danielle DuCharme
Danielle just graduated from Pensacola Christian College this week. She is a super fine young lady that God brought to our church. She is an encouragement to all. Major: Missions Minor: Teaching English Read more […]
Who should go on short term mission’s trips
The following came from David Lundy. I thought it was worth your reading! Maybe you should be a list of ten type people that should go. Mr. Desire to Serve Mr. Submissive Heart Mr. Believe their truly Read more […]
Short term mission trips
In light of the summer season of Short-Term Missions (STM) trips, these ten “do nots†from George Verwer, founder of Operation Mobilization, are helpful reminders. Short-term mission trips Read more […]
David Gardner’s ordination!
One of the most important days in a preacher’s life is the day that he gets ordained. It is the time that people recognize that God has called you and set you aside for the gospel ministry. David Gardner Read more […]
Philip Bassham is engaged to be married
Well I asked Philip for a picture to put here but he is too busy with other things. I am sure you noticed last night that he was not with us at church. He is in Texas. He just got engaged. We do not Read more […]
Back to normal for now!
I am not sure that I understand what the word normal means. My life is always in a turmoil but for now things will settle down for the next several weeks. No more long trips until July. No more being away Read more […]