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Disaster Relief Help Needed for Midland, Michigan

agower, June 4, 2020
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Disaster Relief Help Needed for Midland, Michigan

agower, June 4, 2020

Regular Baptist Builders Club is seeking to raise $30,000 to help Calvary Baptist Church, Midland, Michigan, help its neighbors and share the gospel after severe flooding.

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Committed to Seeing Churches Revitalized

agower, March 6, 2020

Regular Baptist Builders Club (RBBC) is committed to seeing churches revitalized. RBBC provides Lift Up grants to churches who desire to work with a consultant …

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Thank You for Your Support

agower, February 24, 2020

Thank you to the many donors who gave to us in 2019. We are excited about how God is on the move in communities across the United States and in the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

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Running on Empty

agower, February 19, 2020
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Running on Empty

agower, February 19, 2020

It’s risky to run on empty—to just keep going with no assurance you will complete another mile. Yet we often do this in our lives and ministries.

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Giving Tuesday

agower, December 3, 2019
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Builders Club: Giving Tuesday

agower, December 3, 2019

Helping churches make disciples is our passion. Because of you, we assist in preparing future ministry leaders and provide grants for new and growing churches. …

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Church Suffers Great Losses in California Wildfire

agower, November 16, 2018
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GARBC Church Destroyed in California Wildfire

agower, November 10, 2018
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Hurricane Response: Ready to Help

agower, September 12, 2018

Regular Baptist Builders Club has reached out to GARBC churches in the potential path of Hurricane Florence and stands ready to help.

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Relief Fund Aims to Help Churches and Communities Rebuild after Fires

agower, December 10, 2017

Regular Baptist Builders Club has established a new Disaster Relief Fund called 2017 CA Fires to help Regular Baptist churches recover from the damages caused by wildfires in California.

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Florida Churches Prepare for Hurricane Irma

agower, September 8, 2017
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Framers Needed to Assist Church

agower, June 9, 2016
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Framers Needed to Assist Church

agower, May 26, 2016

BUCKEYE, Ariz.—In 2010, Desert Hills Baptist Church received its first grant from Regular Baptist Builders Club. At that time, it was a small church plant …

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Bacon, Eggs, and BBC-USA

agower, July 2, 2015
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Baptist Builders Club Breakfast – It’s Ready Now!

agower, June 26, 2014
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Baptist Builders Club Breakfast

agower, June 26, 2014

The Sunshine State has been a wonderful host to this year’s GARBC Conference and to the Baptist Builders Club Breakfast. Sixty people gathered on Wednesday …

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The Sorrows of My Heart

agower, June 19, 2014

Read Psalm 42 – 46 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God: for …

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Tornado Blows Through Southern Wisconsin

agower, June 19, 2014
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Numbering My Days

agower, June 18, 2014

Read Psalm 39 – 41 LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know …

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Tornado Blows Through Southern Wisconsin

agower, June 18, 2014

Help is needed now! A tornado blew through southern Wisconsin early on June 17. Two towns, Verona and Madison, were severely damaged. Memorial Baptist Church …

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Church Flood: BBC-USA Needs Association to Help Fellowshipping Church!

agower, June 18, 2014
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Church Flood: BBC-USA Needs Association to Help Fellowshipping Church!

agower, June 17, 2014

Cresaptown, Md.—On June 12, Cresaptown got five inches of rain within two hours. While that type of rain could cause problems for almost anyone, Calvary …

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The Desires of Our Heart

agower, June 17, 2014

Read Psalm 35 – 38 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Psalm 37:4 KJV It …

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The Broken and Contrite

agower, June 16, 2014

Read Psalm 29 – 34 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite …

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The Beauty of the Lord

agower, June 15, 2014

Read Psalm 23 – 28 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house …

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Are You Hosting a Super Bowl Party? Should You Legally Do It?

agower, June 15, 2014

Almost 50 years ago the National Football League and American Football League decided to have a championship game, which is what we now call the …

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Forsaken For Us

agower, June 14, 2014

Read Psalm 15 – 22 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou so far from helping me, and from the …

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The Sinfulness of Mankind

agower, June 13, 2014

Read Psalm 8 – 14 The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, …

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Two Ways of Living

agower, June 12, 2014

Read Psalm 1 – 7 Two Ways of Living And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth …

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Seeing God As He Is

agower, June 11, 2014

Read Job 39 – 42 I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now my eye seeth thee. Wherefore I abhor …

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A Better View of God

agower, June 10, 2014

Read Job 34 – 38 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding. Job 38:4 KJV God …

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A Covenant with My Eyes

agower, June 9, 2014

Read Job 31 – 33 I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid? Job 31:1 KJV Normally a …

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Resurrection Hope

agower, June 4, 2014

Read Job 11 – 14 If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my …

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We Have A Mediator

agower, June 3, 2014

Read Job 7 – 10 For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we should come together in …

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The Friends of Job

agower, June 2, 2014

Read Job 4 – 6 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, ‘If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? But who …

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Satan’s Access to Heaven

agower, June 1, 2014

Read Job 1 – 3 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came …

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A Sad Commentary

agower, May 28, 2014

Read Nehemiah 11 – 13 Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, …

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Respect for the Word of God

agower, May 27, 2014

Read Nehemiah 8 – 10 And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and …

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Identifying with Sinners

agower, May 24, 2014

Read Ezra 9 – 10 And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I …

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A Prepared Heart

agower, May 23, 2014

Read Ezra 6 – 8 For upon the first day of the first month began he to go up from Babylon, and on the first …

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Living in the Past

agower, May 22, 2014

Read Ezra 2 – 5 But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, who were ancient men, that had seen the …

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God is in Control

agower, May 21, 2014

Read 2 Chronicles 36 – Ezra 2 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the …

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Tornado Touches Down in Cedarville, Ohio

agower, May 21, 2014
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Tornado Touches Down in Cedarville, Ohio

agower, May 20, 2014

As soon as reports came in that a tornado had touched down near the farming community around Cedarville, Ohio, Baptist Builders Club staff began reaching …

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Reaching the Unreachable

agower, May 20, 2014

Read 2 Chronicles 33 – 35 And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God …

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Disaster Relief Trailer Update

agower, May 19, 2014
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A Different Heart

agower, May 19, 2014

Read 2 Chronicles 29 – 32 Now it is in mine heart to make a covenant with the LORD God of Israel that his fierce …

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The Searching Eyes of God

agower, May 15, 2014

Read 2 Chronicles 13 – 16 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in …

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Mother’s Day Weekend Storms

agower, May 15, 2014

As many in Nebraska and Missouri were recognizing and celebrating their mothers, storms and tornados hit areas surrounding Omaha and Kansas City. Baptist Builders Club …

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Separating for True Worship

agower, May 14, 2014

Read 2 Chronicles 9 – 12 And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their coasts. For the …

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The Fire and the Glory

agower, May 13, 2014

Read 2 Chronicles 5 – 8 Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt …

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The Desire of Our Heart

agower, May 12, 2014

Read 2 Chronicles 1 – 4 In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, ask what I shall give thee. 2 …

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Giving Willingly From the Heart

agower, May 11, 2014

Read 1 Chronicles 28 – 29 Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: …

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The Musician’s High Calling

agower, May 10, 2014

Read 1 Chronicles 25 – 27 Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of …

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A Father’s Advice

agower, May 9, 2014

Read 1 Chronicles 22 – 24 Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy …

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Our Response to Personal Sin

agower, May 8, 2014

Read 1 Chronicles 19 – 21 And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the LORD stand between the earth and the …

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The House of David

agower, May 7, 2014

Read 1 Chronicles 16 – 18 Furthermore I tell thee that the LORD will build thee an house. And it shall come to pass, when …

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The Death of King Saul

agower, May 4, 2014

Read 1 Chronicles 10 – 11 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, …

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God Keeps His Promises

agower, May 3, 2014

Read 1 Chronicles 7 – 9 So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were written in the book of the kings of …

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The Prayer of Jabez

agower, May 2, 2014

Read 1 Chronicles 4 – 6 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my …

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The Faithfulness of God

agower, May 1, 2014

Read 1 Chronicles 1 – 3 Adam, Sheth, Enosh, Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered, Henoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. The sons of Japheth; Gomer, …

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The Destruction and Deportation of Judah

agower, April 30, 2014

Read 2 Kings 23 – 25 So Judah was carried away out of their land. 2 Kings 25:21b KJV These words summarize the downfall, destruction, …

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The Rediscovery of God’s Word

agower, April 29, 2014

Read 2 Kings 21 – 22 And Shaphan the scribe showed the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath delivered me a book. And Shaphan read …

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Severe Weather in the South

agower, April 28, 2014

On Sunday, April 27th, severe storms devastated areas of Arkansas as well as other parts of the central and southern states.  Michael Nolan, director of …

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An Extended Life

agower, April 28, 2014

Read 2 Kings 18 – 20 Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy …

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A Mixed-up Religion

agower, April 27, 2014

Read 2 Kings 16 – 17 So they feared the LORD, and made unto themselves of the lowest of them priests of the high places, …

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A Heritage of Sin

agower, April 26, 2014

Read 2 Kings 14 – 15 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as his fathers had done: he departed …

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Finishing Poorly

agower, April 25, 2014

Read 2 Kings 12 – 13  And Jehoash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all his days wherein Jehoiada the …

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Disaster Relief Trailer Update

agower, April 24, 2014

After months of research and fundraising Baptist Builders Club Michael Nolan has an update on a Disaster Relief trailer that will fit the needs of …

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Our Zeal for the Lord

agower, April 24, 2014

Read 2 Kings 10 – 11 And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. 2 Kings 10:16 KJV Jehu, who …

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Sharing Our Blessing

agower, April 23, 2014

Read 2 Kings 7 – 9 Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and …

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Eyes to See God’s Help

agower, April 22, 2014

Read 2 Kings 4 – 6 And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed …

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A Small Thing for God

agower, April 21, 2014

Read 2 Kings 1 – 3 And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Make this valley full of ditches. For thus saith the LORD, Ye …

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The Pressure to Compromise

agower, April 20, 2014

Read 1 Kings 21 – 22 And the messenger that was gone to call Micaiah spake unto him, saying, Behold now, the words of the …

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Wanting to Die

agower, April 19, 2014

Read 1 Kings 18 – 20 But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: …

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Waiting to Die

agower, April 18, 2014

Read 1 Kings 15 – 17 And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal …

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Obedience Without Deviation

agower, April 17, 2014

Read 1 Kings 13 – 14 He said unto him, I am a prophet also as thou art; and an angel spake unto me by …

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Sins of the Heart

agower, April 16, 2014

Read 1 Kings 11 – 12 For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: …

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A Second Appearance

agower, April 15, 2014

Read 1 Kings 9 – 10 The LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon. 1 Kings 9:2 …

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Praying Big Prayers

agower, April 14, 2014

Read 1 Kings 7 – 8 And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and …

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Mudslide: Oso, Washington — Update

agower, April 14, 2014
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God’s Blessings is Beyond Buildings

agower, April 13, 2014

Read 1 Kings 4 – 6 And the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying, Concerning this house which thou art in building, if …

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An Understanding Heart

agower, April 12, 2014

Read 1 Kings 1 – 3 In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall …

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God, Satan, and Pride

agower, April 11, 2014

Read 2 Samuel 22 – 24 And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, …

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A Father’s Affection

agower, April 10, 2014

Read 2 Samuel 19 – 21 But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O …

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Our Response to Personal Attacks

agower, April 9, 2014

Read 2 Samuel 16 – 18 And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, …

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The Abuse of Lustful Love

agower, April 8, 2014

Read 2 Samuel 13 – 15 Then Amnon hated her exceedingly; so that the hatred wherewith he hated her was greater than the love wherewith he …

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Our Vulnerability to Sin

agower, April 7, 2014

Read 2 Samuel 10 – 12 And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. 2 Samuel 12: 7 KJV The prophet Nathan had just …

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How Are the Mighty Fallen

agower, April 4, 2014

Read 2 Samuel 1 – 3 And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son: (Also he bade them teach the …

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Our Source of Encouragement

agower, April 3, 2014

Read 1 Samuel 26 – 30 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people …

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Giving Honor to Those in Authority

agower, April 2, 2014

Read 1 Samuel 23 – 25 Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul’s robe privately. And it came to pass afterward, that …

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Friendship Tested

agower, April 1, 2014

Read 1 Samuel 20 – 22 And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done, what is mine …

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Mudslide: Oso, Washington — Update

agower, April 1, 2014

A brief video update on the aftermath of the mudslide in Washington. Original post follows: The Baptist Builders Club team is reaching out to area …

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A Faithful Friend

agower, March 31, 2014

Read 1 Samuel 18 – 19 And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of …

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The Outward Appearance

agower, March 30, 2014

Read 1 Samuel 15 – 17 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because …

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Acting Foolishly Before God

agower, March 29, 2014

Read 1 Samuel 12 – 14 And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy …

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A New Heart and Opportunity

agower, March 28, 2014

Read 1 Samuel 9 – 11 And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: …

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The Desire to Conform

agower, March 27, 2014

Read 1 Samuel 5 – 8 But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto …

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Mudslide: Oso, Wash.

agower, March 26, 2014

The Baptist Builders Club team is reaching out to area churches in Snohomish County, Wash. with prayers and phone calls. The county was evacuated when …

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An Example of Motherhood

agower, March 26, 2014

Read 1 Samuel 1 – 4 For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him: Therefore …

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A Decisive Moment

agower, March 25, 2014

Read Ruth 1 – 4 And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, …

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Life Without a King

agower, March 24, 2014

Read Judges 19 – 21 In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes. …

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Worshipping God in Error

agower, March 23, 2014

Read Judges 17 – 18 Then said Micah, Now know I that the LORD will do me good, seeing I have a Levite to my priest. …

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A Living Sacrifice to God

agower, March 22, 2014

Read Judges 13 – 16 And Samson said, Let me die with the Philistines. And he bowed himself with all his might; and the house …

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Bargaining With God

agower, March 21, 2014

Read Judges 10 – 12 And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon …

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To God Be the Glory

agower, March 20, 2014

Read Judges 8 – 9 Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son’s …

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Decision-making and the Will of God

agower, March 19, 2014

Read Judges 5 – 7 Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; and if the dew be on the fleece only, …

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The Urgent Need for New Churches

agower, March 18, 2014

Why start more churches? This question is often raised by pastors and church leaders. Here is the first of seven reasons to lead your church …

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The Loss of a Generation

agower, March 18, 2014

Read Judges 1 – 4 And also all that generation was gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not …

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The Choice to Serve God

agower, March 17, 2014

Read Joshua 23 – 24 Choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other …

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God Keeps His Promises

agower, March 16, 2014

Read Joshua 20 – 22 There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came …

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Neglecting God’s Blessing

agower, March 15, 2014

Read Joshua 18 – 19 And there remained among the children of Israel seven tribes, which had not yet received their inheritance. And Joshua said unto …

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Possessing God’s Provision

agower, March 14, 2014

Read Joshua 15 – 17 And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me but one lot and one portion …

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Long Life and Vitality

agower, March 13, 2014

Read Joshua 12 – 14 Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how …

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Decision-making Without the Lord

agower, March 12, 2014

Read Joshua 9 – 11 And Joshua called for them, and he spake unto them, saying, Wherefore have ye beguiled us, saying, We are very …

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The Wrong Time for Prayer

agower, March 11, 2014

Read Joshua 7 – 8 And the LORD said unto Joshua, Get thee up; wherefore liest thou thus upon thy face? Israel hath sinned. Joshua …

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The Right Side of Every Battle

agower, March 10, 2014

Read Joshua 5 – 6 And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, …

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God’s Plan for Success

agower, March 9, 2014

Read Joshua 1 – 4 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, …

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Our Wonderful God

agower, March 8, 2014

Read Deuteronomy 30 – 32 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without …

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Overtaken with God’s Blessing

agower, March 8, 2014

Read Deuteronomy 27 – 29 And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to …

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The First Year of Marriage

agower, March 6, 2014

Read Deuteronomy 24 – 26 When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged …

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The Sacrifice of Innocence

agower, March 5, 2014

So shalt thou put away the guilt of innocent blood from among you, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of the LORD. …

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The Prophet Has Come

agower, March 4, 2014

The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye …

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The Message Not the Messenger

agower, March 3, 2014

If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, And the sign or the wonder …

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What the Lord Requires

agower, March 2, 2014

And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, …

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Safeguarding Against Forgetfulness

agower, March 1, 2014

Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this …

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The Consequence of Sin

agower, February 28, 2014

Read Deuteronomy 1 – 3 I pray thee, let me go over, and see the good land that is beyond Jordan, that goodly mountain, and …

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Cities of Refuge

agower, February 27, 2014

Read Numbers 35 – 36 Then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee thither, which …

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The Vexing Of Sin…

agower, February 26, 2014

Read Numbers 33 – 34 But if ye will not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you; then it shall come to …

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Less Than God’s Best

agower, February 25, 2014

Read Numbers 31 – 32 Wherefore, said they, if we have found grace in thy sight, let this land be given unto thy servants for …

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Keeping Our Vows

agower, February 24, 2014

Read Numbers 29 – 30 If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; …

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A Successor for Moses

agower, February 23, 2014

Read Numbers 27 – 28 And Moses spake unto the LORD, saying, Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a …

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The Deceitfulness of Sin

agower, February 22, 2014

Read Numbers 24 – 26 And they called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods: and the people did eat, and bowed down to …

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Loathing God’s Manna

agower, February 21, 2014

Read Numbers 21 – 23 And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die …

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Disaster Relief Team Training – Learning Lab

agower, February 20, 2014

It is not if the next disaster will occur, but when the next disaster will happen. Baptist Builders Club – USA is preparing to be …

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The Sin of Moses

agower, February 20, 2014

Read Numbers 18 – 20 And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; …

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When Our Part Seems Too Small

agower, February 19, 2014

Read Numbers 16 – 17 Seemeth it but a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the congregation of …

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Be Careful What You Ask For

agower, February 18, 2014

Read Numbers 13 – 15 Say unto them, ‘As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I …

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A Tendency to Complain

agower, February 17, 2014

Read Numbers 10 – 12 And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and …

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The Awesome Presence of God

agower, February 16, 2014

Read Numbers 8 – 9 And on the day that the tabernacle was reared up the cloud covered the tabernacle, namely, the tent of the testimony: …

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The Blessing of the Lord

agower, February 15, 2014

Read Numbers 6 – 7 The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: …

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Organized for Worship

agower, February 14, 2014

Read Numbers 4 – 5 From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the …

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A Sad Reminder

agower, February 13, 2014

Read Numbers 3 And Nadab and Abihu died before the LORD, when they offered strange fire before the LORD, in the wilderness of Sinai, and …

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The Numbering Of Israel

agower, February 12, 2014

Read Numbers 1 – 2 Take ye the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, after their families, by the house of …

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Only One God

agower, February 11, 2014

Read Leviticus 25 – 27 Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set …

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Showing Generosity to Others

agower, February 10, 2014

Read Leviticus 23 – 24 And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not make clean riddance of the corners of thy …

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The Quality of Our Gifts

agower, February 9, 2014

Read Leviticus 20 – 22 Ye shall not offer unto the LORD that which is bruised, or crushed, or broken, or cut; neither shall ye …

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The Blood of Atonement

agower, February 8, 2014

Read Leviticus 17 – 19 For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to …

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The Two Goats

agower, February 7, 2014

Read Leviticus 15 – 16 And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the LORD’S lot fell, and offer him for a sin offering. But …

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The Law Concerning Leprosy

agower, February 6, 2014

Read Leviticus 13 – 14 And the leper in whom the plague is, his clothes shall be rent, and his head bare, and he shall put …

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Immediate Help Needed To Be “Ready Now”

agower, February 5, 2014

We need your immediate help for relief efforts! At the 2013 GARBC Conference, BBC­–USA Director Michael Nolan announced the creation of the Disaster Relief Fund. …

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God Consumes the Offenders

agower, February 5, 2014

Read Leviticus 10 – 12 And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put …

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God Consumes the Offering

agower, February 4, 2014

Read Leviticus 8 – 9 And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of the congregation, and came out, and blessed the people: and the …

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The Most Holy Blood

agower, February 3, 2014

Read Leviticus 5 – 7 Whatsoever shall touch the flesh thereof shall be holy: and when there is sprinkled of the blood thereof upon any …

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The Burnt Sacrifice

agower, February 2, 2014

Read Leviticus 1-4 If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of …

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The Glorious Grace of God

agower, February 1, 2014

Read Exodus 38-40 Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. Exodus 40:34 KJV What …

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A Heart For Giving

agower, January 31, 2014

And they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the LORD commanded to make. …

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Praying for More

agower, January 30, 2014

And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt …

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Praying for People in Trouble

agower, January 29, 2014

And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out …

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Upon Our Heart Before God

agower, January 28, 2014

And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the …

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BBC-USA Announces First Grants/Loans of 2014

agower, January 27, 2014

Michael Nolan, director of Baptist Builders Club, began the new year with good news for six churches. While the churches had received financial aid from …

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The Pattern of God

agower, January 27, 2014

And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was showed thee in the mount. Exodus 25:40 KJV    In Exodus 25-27, building instructions …

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Giving That Please The Lord

agower, January 26, 2014

Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take …

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Washing Up to Meet With God

agower, January 25, 2014

And the LORD said unto Moses, Go unto the people, and sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes. Exodus …

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A Time to Fight

agower, January 24, 2014

Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: tomorrow I …

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Trusting God in Difficult Places

agower, January 23, 2014

And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they turn and encamp before Pihahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, over …

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The Best Path to Follow

agower, January 22, 2014

And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, …

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Serve the Lord, But…..

agower, January 21, 2014

And Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron, and said, Go ye, sacrifice to your God in the land. Exodus 8:25 KJV When Moses and …

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I Know Not the Lord

agower, January 20, 2014

And Pharaoh said, “Who is the LORD that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD; neither will I let …

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When Men Act Wisely

agower, January 19, 2014

Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there falleth out any war, they join …

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Trusting God in Everything

agower, January 18, 2014

But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to …

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Seeing the Will of God

agower, January 17, 2014

Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.  Genesis …

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Our Surety for Sin

agower, January 17, 2014

I will be surety for him; of my hand shalt thou require him: if I bring him not unto thee, and set him before thee, …

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In God’s Perfect Time

agower, January 15, 2014

Then spoke the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day. Genesis 41:9 KJV Two years went by before the Butler …

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God’s Presence is Constant

agower, January 15, 2014

But the LORD was with Joseph, and showed him mercy, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. Genesis 39:21 …

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From Boyhood to Manhood

agower, January 13, 2014

Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, …

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God is Always at Work

agower, January 10, 2014

And your father hath deceived me, and changed my wages ten times; but God suffered him not to hurt me. Genesis 31:7 KJV Jacob reviews his …

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A Good Old Age

agower, January 8, 2014

Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people. Genesis …

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God Make Us to Laugh

agower, January 7, 2014

And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.  Genesis 21:6 KJV When God called Abram in …

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God Continues to Be Merciful

agower, January 6, 2014

And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand; and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two …

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The Confusing of the Languages

agower, January 4, 2014

Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the …

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The Flood of Noah

agower, January 3, 2014

And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills that were under the whole heaven, were covered.  Genesis 7:19 KJV For …

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Calling on the Lord

agower, January 2, 2014

And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name …

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Prayer Before Sin

agower, January 1, 2014

And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day. Genesis 3:8a KJV Prayer is a …

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The Focus of Scriptures

agower, December 31, 2013

And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which …

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The Request of Faith

agower, December 30, 2013

And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou …

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The Sifting of Satan

agower, December 29, 2013

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith …

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The Blessing of Children

agower, December 28, 2013

And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer …

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On Being a Servant

agower, December 27, 2013

So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which …

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The Compassion of the Father

agower, December 26, 2013

And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and …

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Mary’s Blessing and Ours

agower, December 25, 2013

And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is …

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Our Reasonable Service

agower, December 24, 2013

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your …

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The Value of a Simple Greeting

agower, December 24, 2013

Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my helpers in Christ Jesus. Romans 16:3 KJV Romans chapter 16 illustrates, more than any other portion of God’s Word, the …

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The Groaning of the Spirit

agower, December 23, 2013

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession …

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The Three-fold Provision of God’s Law

agower, December 22, 2013

What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not …

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Should Your Church Give Donors a Year End Receipt Letter?

agower, December 21, 2013

Each year churches all across the United States face an annual occurrence: tax time. While churches that are properly operating and protected under the 501(c)(3) …

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Seeing the Creator in Creation

agower, December 21, 2013

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his …

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Faith that Stands in the Storms

agower, December 20, 2013

Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. Acts 27:25 KJV The Apostle …

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Persuading Others with The Gospel

agower, December 19, 2013

Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. Acts 26:28 KJV While in prison in Caesarea, waiting transfer to Rome, …

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The Comforting Presence of Christ

agower, December 18, 2013

And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so …

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December 2013 Newsletter

agower, December 17, 2013

The December 2013 Edition of the BBC-USA Newsletter is now ready for viewing. Take a moment and read updates on churches, donors, and the disaster …

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Remaining True to Our Calling

agower, December 17, 2013

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and …

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A Noble Handling of Scripture

agower, December 16, 2013

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether …

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Our Response to Mistreatment

agower, December 14, 2013

And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. Acts 16:25 KJV Having set a young slave girl …

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The First Missionaries

agower, December 13, 2013

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. And …

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The Value of Group Prayer

agower, December 12, 2013

Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. Acts 12:5 KJV Acts 12:1-19 contains the …

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Overcoming Our Prejudices

agower, December 11, 2013

And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or …

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Being A Witness of Christ

agower, December 10, 2013

Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. Acts 8:35 KJV A man of Ethiopia had been …

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Prayer that Shakes You Up

agower, December 9, 2013

And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they …

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Witnesses to the World

agower, December 8, 2013

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and …

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The Blessing of Faith

agower, December 7, 2013

Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.  John 20:29 KJV On …

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Our Piece of Flesh

agower, December 6, 2013

Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? John 18: …

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The Only Way to God

agower, December 5, 2013

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6 KJV This is …

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The Testimony of Christian Love

agower, November 30, 2013

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall …

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The Grip of His Hands

agower, November 29, 2013

And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, …

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The Ever Existing One

agower, November 28, 2013

Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad. Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years …

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The Bread of Life

agower, November 27, 2013

I am that bread of life. Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that …

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The Opportunity of Salvation

agower, November 26, 2013

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John …

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God the Word, Our Creater

agower, November 25, 2013

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things …

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The Focus of Scriptures

agower, November 24, 2013

And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which …

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The Request of Faith

agower, November 23, 2013

And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou …

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The Sifting of Satan

agower, November 22, 2013

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith …

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The Blessing of Children

agower, November 21, 2013

And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer …

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On Being a Servant

agower, November 20, 2013

So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which …

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The Compassion of the Father

agower, November 19, 2013

And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and …

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Tornados Hit the Midwest

agower, November 18, 2013

BBC–USA staff began making calls after hearing reports of tornadoes touching down across the Midwest Sunday afternoon, Nov. 17. All fellowshipping churches in the line …

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Mary’s Blessing and Ours

agower, November 18, 2013

And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is …

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The Priority of Worship

agower, November 17, 2013

And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that …

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The Need for Harvest Workers

agower, November 16, 2013

Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send …

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The Greatness of John the Baptist

agower, November 15, 2013

For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that …

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The Empty Tomb of Christ

agower, November 14, 2013

And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the …

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Birth Announcement of the Savior

agower, November 13, 2013

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 KJV Imagine, of all …

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A Strategy of Satan

agower, November 12, 2013

And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of …

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Mary’s Example of Faith

agower, November 11, 2013

And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. Luke 1:38 KJV Mary, a young virgin, living …

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The Preparation of Prayer

agower, November 10, 2013

And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? Couldest not thou watch one hour? Watch ye and pray, lest …

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A Warning Against False Teacher

agower, November 9, 2013

And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you: For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. …

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Caesar and God

agower, November 8, 2013

And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s. And they marvelled at …

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The Leadership Model of Christ

agower, November 7, 2013

For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Mark …

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Opinions About Jesus

agower, November 6, 2013

And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do …

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The Unpardonable Sin

agower, November 5, 2013

But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation. Mark 3:29 KJV This statement is referred …

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The Discipline of Christ in Prayer

agower, November 4, 2013

And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. Mark 1:35 …

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The Great Commission of Our Lord

agower, November 3, 2013

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them …

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The News of the Resurrection

agower, November 2, 2013

And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: …

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Taking Time to Pray

agower, November 1, 2013

And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, that …

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The Return of Jesus Christ

agower, October 31, 2013

Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall …

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The Cleaning of the Temple

agower, October 30, 2013

And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of …

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The Lord’s Regard for Children

agower, October 29, 2013

But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his …

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The Promise of the Church

agower, October 28, 2013

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall …

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BBC-USA Goes to Niles, Ohio Missions Conference

agower, October 26, 2013

First Baptist Church in Niles, Ohio, hosted a missions conference Oct. 11–13. The theme for the conference was “Always Abounding in the Work of the …

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The Empty Traditions of Men

agower, October 26, 2013

This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do …

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The Invitation of Jesus Christ

agower, October 25, 2013

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 KJV Most people enjoy receiving invitations of one …

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The Fear that Overcomes Fear

agower, October 24, 2013

And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy …

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A False Profession of Faith

agower, October 23, 2013

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father …

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That It Might Be Fulfilled

agower, October 22, 2013

Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying… Matthew 1:22 KJV The aim of …

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The Ministry of John the Baptist

agower, October 20, 2013

Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD: And he shall turn the …

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Thirty Pieces of Silver

agower, October 19, 2013

And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver. And …

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The Grace of God

agower, October 18, 2013

And he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. And …

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BBC-USA Takes Part in Missions Conference in Mentone, Ind.

agower, October 17, 2013

Michael and Kristen Nolan enjoyed a wonderful Sunday at First Baptist Church in Mentone, Ind. Michael shared all the ministries of the General Association of Regular Baptist …

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Consider Our Ways

agower, October 17, 2013

Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways. Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; …

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Our Singing God

agower, October 16, 2013

The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his …

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Rejoicing in the Lord

agower, October 14, 2013

Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my …

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The Goodness and Severity of God

agower, October 13, 2013

The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. Nahum 1:7 KJV Romans 11:22 refers …

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The Birthplace of Christ

agower, October 12, 2013

But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler …

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Running From God’s Will

agower, October 11, 2013

But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going …

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The Deceitfulness of Pride

agower, October 10, 2013

The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart, …

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A Famine of Hearing God’s Word

agower, October 9, 2013

Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst …

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Responding from Our Heart

agower, October 8, 2013

And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of …

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Break Up the Fallow Ground

agower, October 7, 2013

Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain …

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The Resurrection of the Dead

agower, October 6, 2013

And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. Daniel …

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The Seventy Weeks of Daniel

agower, October 5, 2013

Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to …

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An Example of Faithfulness

agower, October 4, 2013

Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was …

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A Bold Confession of Faith

agower, October 3, 2013

If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine …

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The Resolve of Our Heart

agower, October 2, 2013

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he …

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The Presence of the Lord

agower, October 1, 2013

It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there. Ezekiel 48:35 KJV The final chapter of …

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The Valley of Dry Bones

agower, September 30, 2013

And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord GOD, thou knowest. Ezekiel 37:3 KJV This is …

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All Israel Shall Be Saved

agower, September 28, 2013

A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart …

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Baptist Builders Club Receives an Early Christmas Gift

agower, September 27, 2013

Baptist Builders Club kicked off the Christmas season early by offering donors a way to “stuff the disaster stocking.” The first gift has already been …

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The Shepherd and His Sheep

agower, September 27, 2013

As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, …

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God’s Offer of Repentance

agower, September 26, 2013

Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn …

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The Responsibility of a Watchman

agower, September 25, 2013

But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take …

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The Fall of Satan

agower, September 23, 2013

Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. Ezekiel 28:15 KJV Some would have us …

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The Responsibility of a Watchman

agower, September 22, 2013

But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take …

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Standing in the Gap

agower, September 21, 2013

And I sought for a man among them that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that …

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The Lord Who Sanctifies

agower, September 20, 2013

Moreover also I gave them my Sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them that they might know that I am the LORD that sanctifies …

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The Pleasure of God

agower, September 19, 2013

Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? Saith the Lord GOD: and not that he should return from his ways, and live? Ezekiel …

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The Fallacy of Righteousness by Assoication

agower, September 18, 2013

Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 14:14 …

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Idolatry in the Heart

agower, September 17, 2013

Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumbling-block of their iniquity before their face: should I …

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The Rediscovery of God’s Word

agower, September 16, 2013

And Shaphan the scribe showed the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath delivered me a book. And Shaphan read it before the king. 2 Kings …

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An Extended Life

agower, September 15, 2013

Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, …

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A Mixed Up Religion

agower, September 14, 2013

So they feared the LORD, and made unto themselves of the lowest of them priests of the high places, which sacrificed for them in the …

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The Need of Personal Faith

agower, September 13, 2013

In the seventh year of Jehu Jehoash began to reign; and forty years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba. …

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Our Zeal for the Lord

agower, September 12, 2013

And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. 2 Kings 10:16 KJV Jehu, who became king of Israel after the …

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The Responsibility of Our Blessing

agower, September 11, 2013

Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we …

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Eyes to See God’s Help

agower, September 10, 2013

And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and …

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A Small Thing for God

agower, September 9, 2013

And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Make this valley full of ditches. For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall …

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The Quiet Whisperer of God

agower, September 8, 2013

And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind …

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Wanting to Die

agower, September 7, 2013

But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that …

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Waiting to Die

agower, September 6, 2013

And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little …

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Obeying God Without Deviation

agower, September 5, 2013

He said unto him, I am a prophet also as thou art; and an angel spake unto me by the word of the LORD, saying, …

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The Wisdom of Older Saints

agower, September 4, 2013

And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that …

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Sins of The Heart

agower, September 3, 2013

But king Solomon loved many strange women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, and Hittites; Of the nations …

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Praying Big Prayers

agower, September 2, 2013

And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven: …

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God’s Blessing is Beyond Buildings

agower, September 1, 2013

And the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying, Concerning this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, …

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The Heart of a Parent

agower, August 31, 2013

And the king said, Bring me a sword. And they brought a sword before the king. And the king said, Divide the living child in …

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An Understanding Heart

agower, August 30, 2013

In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. 1 Kings 3:5 KJV …

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Our Rock in Times of Trouble

agower, August 28, 2013

And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he …

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August 2013 Newsletter

agower, August 27, 2013
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A Father’s Affection

agower, August 27, 2013

And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O …

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BBC-USA 2013 Check Presentation

agower, August 26, 2013

Seven churches received grants/loans in 2012, totaling close to $60,000. Pastors and their wives from two of the churches were present at the 2013 GARBC …

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Our Response to Personal Attacks

agower, August 26, 2013

And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more …

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Our Vulnerability to Sin

agower, August 23, 2013

And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. 2 Samuel 12: 7 KJV The prophet Nathan had just told David a story about a …

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God, Satan, and Personal Pride

agower, August 22, 2013

And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah. For …

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The Easter Message

agower, August 22, 2013

For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that …

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The Davidic Covenant

agower, August 21, 2013

Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house. And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, …

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Serving God His Way

agower, August 20, 2013

And when they came to Nachon’s threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen …

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How Are the Might Fallen?

agower, August 19, 2013

And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son: (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of …

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A Sure Source of Encouragement

agower, August 17, 2013

And David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his …

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Giving Honor to Those in Authority

agower, August 16, 2013

Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul’s robe privately. And it came to pass afterward, that David’s heart smote him, because he …

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The Encouragement of a Friend

agower, August 15, 2013

And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God. 1 Samuel 23:16 KJV David was on …

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How Are the Mighty Fallen

agower, August 14, 2013

And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son: (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of …

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A Sure Source of Encouragement

agower, August 13, 2013

And David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his …

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Giving Honor to Those in Authority

agower, August 12, 2013

Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul’s robe privately. And it came to pass afterward, that David’s heart smote him, because he …

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The Encouragement of a Friend

agower, August 11, 2013

And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God. 1 Samuel 23:16 KJV David was on …

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The Value of A Good Friend

agower, August 10, 2013

And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul …

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Facing Our Challenges with Faith

agower, August 9, 2013

Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to …

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The Outward Appearance

agower, August 8, 2013

But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the …

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Obedience is Better than Sacrifice

agower, August 7, 2013

And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey …

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The Desire to Conform

agower, August 6, 2013

But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD. And the LORD said …

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Keeping God’s Word Off The Ground

agower, August 5, 2013

And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground. I Samuel 3:19 KJV If …

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The Example of A Godly Mother

agower, August 4, 2013

For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him: Therefore also I have lent him to …

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A Decisive Moment

agower, August 3, 2013

And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where …

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Life Without a King

agower, August 2, 2013

In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes. Judges 21:25 KJV This is …

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A Living Sacrifice to God

agower, August 1, 2013

And Samson said, Let me die with the Philistines. And he bowed himself with all his might; and the house fell upon the lords, and …

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Bargaining with God

agower, July 31, 2013

And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands, Then it …

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To God Be the Glory

agower, July 30, 2013

Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son also: for thou hast …

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Decision-making and the Will of God

agower, July 29, 2013

Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; and if the dew be on the fleece only, and it be dry upon …

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A Discouraging Cycle of Sin

agower, July 28, 2013

And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies …

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The Loss of a Generation

agower, July 27, 2013

And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, nor yet the …

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The Choice to Serve God

agower, July 26, 2013

Choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or …

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God Keeps His Promises

agower, July 25, 2013

There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass. Joshua 21:45 KJV …

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God’s Provision is all We Need

agower, July 24, 2013

And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I am …

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The Secret to Long Life and Vitality

agower, July 23, 2013

Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and …

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Decision-making Without the Lord

agower, July 22, 2013

And Joshua called for them, and he spake unto them, saying, Wherefore have ye beguiled us, saying, We are very far from you; when ye …

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The Wrong Time for Prayer

agower, July 21, 2013

And the LORD said unto Joshua, Get thee up; wherefore liest thou thus upon thy face? Israel hath sinned. Joshua 7:10-11 KJV There is a …

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The Right Side of Every Battle

agower, July 20, 2013

And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over …

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A Plan for God’s Success

agower, July 19, 2013

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to …

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Assistance for Astoria

agower, July 19, 2013

ASTORIA, N.Y.—In the neighborhoods of Queens is CityView Church, a Baptist church plant accepted into the GARBC fellowship in 2012. Michael Nolan, director of Baptist …

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The Wonderful God We Serve

agower, July 18, 2013

He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is …

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The Secret Things of God

agower, July 17, 2013

The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that …

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Overtaken with God’s Blessing

agower, July 16, 2013

And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all …

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Church Celebrates God’s Work through Sandy

agower, July 16, 2013

BAY SHORE, N.Y.—“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” The people of Calvary Baptist Church, Bay …

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The First Year of Marriage

agower, July 15, 2013

When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged with any business: but he …

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Bronx Church: God Is in Control

agower, July 11, 2013

BRONX, N.Y.—Victory Baptist Church, though in its infancy as a church plant, has already seen its share of trials . . . and blessings. Victory …

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Why? Tracts Sent to Santa Monica, Calif.

agower, July 11, 2013

When Michael Nolan, director of Baptist Builders Club, learned about the shooting on the campus of Santa Monica College, he contacted Pastor Russell Boone, pastor …

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The Prophet Who Has Come

agower, July 11, 2013

The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye …

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Insight for the Future

agower, July 9, 2013

There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, …

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What the Lord Requires

agower, July 8, 2013

And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, …

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Our Safeguard Against Forgetfulness

agower, June 30, 2013

Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this …

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Instructions for Living

agower, June 29, 2013

And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, …

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The Consequence of Sin

agower, June 28, 2013

I pray thee, let me go over, and see the good land that is beyond Jordan, that goodly mountain, and Lebanon. But the LORD was …

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The Water of Life

agower, June 27, 2013

And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, …

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Cities of Refuge

agower, June 26, 2013

Then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee thither, which killeth any person at unawares. …

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Blessed Are the Dead in the Lord

agower, June 25, 2013

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, …

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The Keeping of Our Vows

agower, June 21, 2013

If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his …

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Using Discernment in Those We Follow

agower, June 20, 2013

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath …

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A Successor for Moses

agower, June 19, 2013

And Moses spake unto the LORD, saying, Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation, Which …

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Our Response to False Teachers

agower, June 18, 2013

If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him …

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Wonderful Attributes of God

agower, June 17, 2013

And Balak said unto him, What hath the LORD spoken? And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; hearken unto …

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The Doctrine of the Trinity Plainly Stated

agower, June 16, 2013

For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. 1 John 5:7 …

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Water in a Dry Land

agower, June 15, 2013

And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the LORD spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give …

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Fire Rages in Colorado

agower, June 15, 2013

“I’m looking out my window and there is a huge plume of smoke.” This is the view Pastor Stan Lightfoot of Rustic Hills Baptist Church, …

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A Sure Word from God Not Men

agower, June 14, 2013

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of …

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Oklahoma City Tornado Update

agower, June 13, 2013

Pastor Victor Smith of Solid Rock Independent Baptist Church, a sister GARBC Church continues to report they are doing fine and no other needs have …

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The Sin of Moses

agower, June 13, 2013

And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water …

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The Living Stone

agower, June 12, 2013

To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious. 1 Peter 2:4 KJV This provides a …

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Between the Living and the Dead

agower, June 11, 2013

And Aaron took as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the congregation; and, behold, the plague was begun among the people: and he …

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The Source of Temptation

agower, June 10, 2013

Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: …

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A Grasshopper Complex

agower, June 7, 2013

And we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.  Numbers 13:33 KJV This was the testimony of the …

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Our Need for Regular Church Attendance

agower, June 6, 2013

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; …

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A Complaining People

agower, June 4, 2013

And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD …

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The Surgeon’s Knife in My Life

agower, June 3, 2013

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and …

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God Speaks From The Mercy Seat

agower, May 31, 2013

And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking unto him …

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The Providential Working of God

agower, May 30, 2013

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever. Philemon 1:15 KJV Can you remember all the events and …

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The Blessing of the Lord

agower, May 29, 2013

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his …

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The Distorted View of Impurity

agower, May 28, 2013

Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. Titus 1:15 …

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Living a Separated Life

agower, May 27, 2013

And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When either man or woman shall separate themselves …

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The Courage to Run Away

agower, May 26, 2013

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22 …

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The Buffer Between God and Man

agower, May 25, 2013

But the Levites shall pitch round about the tabernacle of testimony, that there be no wrath upon the congregation of the children of Israel: and …

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The Pillar of Truth

agower, May 24, 2013

But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of …

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The Numbering of Israel

agower, May 23, 2013

Take ye the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, after their families, by the house of their fathers, with the number …

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Reassurance Concerning the Tribulation

agower, May 22, 2013

Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in …

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Only One God

agower, May 21, 2013

Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone …

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Tornado Rips through Town Just South of Oklahoma City

agower, May 21, 2013

Late in the evening on May 20, Baptist Builders Club Director Michael Nolan contacted Pastor Victor Smith of Solid Rock Independent Baptist Church in Oklahoma …

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The Rapture of the Church

agower, May 20, 2013

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the …

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Showing Generosity to Others

agower, May 20, 2013

And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not make clean riddance of the corners of thy field when thou reapest, neither …

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The Quality of Our Sacrifice

agower, May 19, 2013

Ye shall not offer unto the LORD that which is bruised, or crushed, or broken, or cut; neither shall ye make any offering thereof in …

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The Deity of Jesus

agower, May 18, 2013

Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and …

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Think on These Things

agower, May 17, 2013

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be …

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The Real Battle of Every Christian

agower, May 15, 2013

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness …

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Salvation is the Gift of God

agower, May 14, 2013

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. …

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Set Apart Unto God

agower, May 13, 2013

Ye shall not make yourselves abominable with any creeping thing that creepeth, neither shall ye make yourselves unclean with them, that ye should be defiled …

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Restoring the Fallen Believers

agower, May 10, 2013

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest …

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God Consumes the Offenders

agower, May 9, 2013

And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange …

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Dead, But Alive in Christ

agower, May 8, 2013

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the …

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God Consumes The Offering

agower, May 7, 2013

And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of the congregation, and came out, and blessed the people: and the glory of the LORD appeare