Greater Portland Baptist Church
GPBCeNEWS Alert
April 14, 2012
2012 Theme - Faith, Hope, Charity
30th Year Shield

COURAGEOUS LIVING! Courageous Living

 

Joshua 1:1-9 declares that Moses had died and with his passing God placed the mantle of leadership upon the shoulders of Joshua. He would now be God's man to lead the Children of Israel across Jordan and into the Promised Land!

 

No doubt, this was a time of inspiration for some and intimidation for others! There were "giants in the land!" But God assured them of two things: He would go with them and He would empower them!

 

There were two prerequisites before they crossed over Jordan into the Promised Land: "Be strong and of a good courage!" 

 

For most travelers it is not only what we know is front of us, but what we do not know that paralyzes us with fear, doubt and discouragement.  It was those same "giants" that caused the first generation Israel out of Egypt to doubt God's promises at Kadesh Barnea and end up dying in the wilderness!

 

It is on this charge that I want to help us prepare for this journey from "From Here to Eternity!"  God has given us the same promises! In Hebrews 13:5  He siad, "I will never leave thee nor forsake thee!" And in Romans 8:37, He tells us that "We are more than conquerors through him that loved us!"

 

Starting this Sunday I will begin a special Sermon Series entitled "Courageous Living!"

 

Studying God's Word and claiming His promises, we are going to study the lives of many different men and women that not only trusted God but also triumphed by His strong arm!

 

Like Joshua and the Children of Israel, our responsibility is "to be strong and of a good courage!"  Courageous Living is the only way that any of us can please God and finish well!

 

By the way, do not be surprised that in the process of "giant killing" you actually become "a giant" yourself!

 

See You on Sunday!

Preacher

 

 

 

 

Spring Sunday School Campaign Begins

This Sunday, April 15 

 From Here to Eternity
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Courageous Living
Spring Sunday School Campaign
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Pastor Rick Adams
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Until then I will be...

 

Ever Your Friend in Christ,

Preacher 

 

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