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“To You I shall offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and call upon the name of the Lord.” Psalm 116:17 (NASB95)    I am a news “junkie”—I have followed news closely for many years. I read newspapers (online) and listen to news radio when I am driving. My kids suffer through news radio when they ride in the car. Their only hope of deliverance is when Ramona is in the car too. Their predictable

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Theme Verse for This Week's VBS/Kid's Camp: So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Jesus Christ. — Romans 10:17 (HCSB)      It is amazing how little people know about the Word of God, especially here in America where virtually everyone has access to the Bible. This was demonstrated by Tonight Show host Jay Leno. Leno frequently does "man-on-the

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But Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having won over the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead. But while the disciples stood around him, he got up and entered the city. The next day he went away with Barnabas to Derbe. After they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to

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Brown Deer Baptist family: All classes and family supper are canceled for tonight. Authorities are warning of snow drifting/blowing onto roads into the evening hours and discouraging travel. Stay warm and see you Sunday!

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Good morning! Since services are canceled today, I thought I would encourage you to have a family Bible & worship time today.  I will share the message planned for today, "It's a Wonderful Life" from John 9, on December 26. Until then, meditate on the 9th chapter of John's Gospel and think about the  parallels between the blind man, yourself and the main character

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Dear BDBC Family,     After speaking at length to Benjamin this morning, we believe it would be best to cancel church services today for the safety of our church family. It was a difficult decision to reach. I was willing to have services, but we agreed that it might be dangerous to travel home after services. The weather is supposed to deteriorate through  the

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Dear BDBC Family,   As you may be aware, at 2:00 PM this afternoon the National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Milwaukee and surrounding counties for tonight through 6 PM Sunday. I will make a determination regarding whether we will have Sunday services at 7:00 AM. Should services be canceled, I will send another email. There would also be a

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“I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through the knowledge of every good thing which is in you for Christ’s sake.” Philemon 6 Sunday afternoon was my favorite time of the week when I was the “preacher boy” pastor of the country church during my college years. Following the morning worship I was invited to a member’s home for lunch. As a single college student, I

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Visitation and funeral will be on church premises. Visitation: Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Funeral: Sunday at 6:00 p.m. A fellowship meal will follow the funeral service. Private burial will be Monday at 10 a.m. -- Ramona

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Financial statements are an important part of church life. We receive periodic reports keeping us up to date with how we are doing in meeting our budget and expenses. Did you know that just a few days before Jesus died on the cross, He also issued a financial statement? Jesus reported on the income of the temple treasury. However, Jesus said nothing about large contributions made by the rich. He

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If you will recall, the Feast of Passover is a picture of the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, dying as our substitute for sin. Jesus went to the cross on Passover. The Feast of Unleavened Bread is picture of Jesus’ sinless body not undergoing decay while in the grave. And, last Sunday, I introduced the Feast of Firstfruits and illustrated how this feast is a picture of Jesus rising from the dead.

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Many Christians are blessed in their studies of what is known as Eschatology, or literally, the study of last things. This vital area of biblical doctrine delves into future prophetic events in Scripture such as the Rapture of the Church, the Day of the Lord, the return of the Messiah, the restoration of Israel, and the messianic Kingdom. Many people spend countless hours studying the last things

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Remember, the first four feasts in the spring are a picture of what Jesus has already accomplished for us. The last three feasts in the fall are a promise of what Jesus will do for us in the future. As we continue our examination of the “Seven Feasts of the Lord,” Israel’s second feast is named after the bread which is required to be eaten during the holiday. The Hebrew Scriptures call this

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On this Resurrection Sunday morning, I want to us to think about the stone which sealed the tomb of Jesus. The Bible tells us that the ladies who came to Jesus’ grave on that first Easter morning were concerned about the stone which blocked their access to the body of Christ. They knew that this stone was blocking their destination, and yet, they would not let the stone stop them! 42 When

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Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11  NASB95   You can tell by one quick look at me that I’m a man who enjoys eating. My recent annual physical brought me some unpleasant news—for the first time in my life, my cholesterol levels are not healthy. It isn’t that my cholesterol level is extremely high, but the good to bad

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(This series of sermons is based on the work of Kevin Howard and Marvin Rosenthal in Feasts of the Lord, Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nashville, TN. 1997) The Passover Seder's Symbolism Last Sunday, we examined the Passover Seder (order of service) and its elements. Today, we shall look at the symbolism of Jesus Christ found in the Seder. Remember, this was the order of service in the day of Christ!

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(This series of sermons is based on the work of Kevin Howard and Marvin Rosenthal in Feasts of the Lord, Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nashville, TN. 1997) {Be sure to pick up the handout listing the seven feasts of the Lord on the little table in the foyer.} Last Sunday I began our study of the Feast of Passover in Exodus 12. If you will recall, there was only one Passover when the Lord passed through

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(This series of sermons is based on the work of Kevin Howard and Marvin Rosenthal in Feasts of the Lord, Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nashville, TN. 1997) Two weeks ago, I introduced this series of messages on the seven “Feasts of the Lord.” The special holidays, or “holy days,” instituted by God were to be observed by the nation of Israel. While given to the Jewish people, these feasts are worthy of

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There is the story of four pastors who gathered for coffee every Monday morning for a time of reflecting together on how each one’s ministry was doing. One pastor shared with the group that he was having quite a problem with bats gathering in the church bell tower, and wanted help in finding ways to get rid of them. The first pastor responded, “I had the same problem. After church one Sunday I

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“Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 NASB95 In my home town of College Station, Texas, there is a quiet hallway which runs along the north side of the Memorial Student Center on the campus of my alma mater, Texas A&M University. The hallowed hallway is a quiet place honoring the seven Texas Aggies who earned the Congressional Medal of Honor

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(This series of sermons is based on the work of Kevin Howard and Marvin Rosenthal in Feasts of the Lord, Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nashville, TN. 1997) There is not a country, nation, or people that do not celebrate holidays. Of course, the word “holiday” is a conjunction of the words “holy day.” What we often call holidays are not really holy days. Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, etc. are

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While a student at Texas A&M University, I had a class with a man who was in his sixties. He wasn’t the professor. He was a student. I thought it was fantastic that this man had decided to earn his degree at the age most are starting to think about retirement. However, as I got to know him, my admiration turned to astonishment. He was not working on his first degree, but his twelfth degree. In

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“When [Paul] came to Jerusalem, he was trying to associate with the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took hold of him and brought him to the apostles and described to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that He had talked to him, and how at Damascus he had spoken out boldly in the name of Jesus. And he was with them, moving

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Today is Valentine’s Day—a day in which most of us make sure that we tell those special people in our lives of our love for them. The Apostle John began his ministry being called a “Son of Thunder” because of his hotheadedness. At the end of his ministry, Christ had so transformed him that John was known as the “Apostle of Love.” After John’s years of exile on the Island of Patmos, he returned

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“Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name.” Psalm 86:11   NASB95 Have you ever had a conflicted heart? Sure, we all have been there at one time or another. A recent case in point is found in the 2010 NFL playoffs. (Being a foreigner in a strange land, I can sense your uneasiness as I broach this delicate subject.) Is it worse to lose a football game

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There is an old Scottish proverb that says, “The devil’s boots don’t creak.”  The devil and his minions never announce their arrival, they sneak in on those who are over-confident and prideful. In fact, as the great preacher Cotton Mather said, “That there is a devil is a thing doubted by none but such as are under the influence of the devil.” In Mark 4 Jesus and the apostles have just crossed

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Many centuries ago, a medieval theologian named John Scotus was visiting Rome, and was escorted by the Pope into the Vatican’s treasuries. Pointing to all the money and assets, the Pope said, “No longer does the church have to say, ‘Silver and gold have I none.” Scotus quickly replied, “That’s true, but also no longer can we say, ‘In the name of Jesus Christ…rise up and walk’.” In 2,000 years,

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A little girl had learned the story of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." She was telling the story to her mother. When she got down to the place where the prince kissed Snow White and awakened her from her sleep, the little girl said, "Mother, do you now what happened then?" The mother, knowing how the storied ended, said, "They lived happily ever after." The little girl said, "Oh no, they got

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“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; that I may make it clear in the way I ought to speak.” Colossians 4:2-4   NASB95 I was so encouraged and blessed by our prayer retreat

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One of the great hymn writers of all time was Philip P. Bliss. Bliss and his wife were killed in a train wreck around Christmas in 1876. He was on his way to join D.L. Moody in an evangelistic campaign. Among the personal effects of Bliss were a set of words entitled, "My Redeemer." They were later set to music and have become one of the Church's most cherished hymns. When I read this portion of

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Many believers are quite content just to be saved and know that when they die, heaven is their home. To them, salvation is no more than a passport to heaven and a fire escape from hell. Their Christianity is just a salvation that takes them to heaven when they die. For many, Christianity doesn’t include a relationship with a Savior who makes heaven real while they live. Many are excited in

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“O satisfy us in the morning with Your lovingkindness that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.”         Psalm 90:14   NASB95 There are more nearsighted people in New York City than in any other city. The reason that ophthalmologists have booming practices in The Big Apple is because people are down among the sky scrapers -- hemmed in by the walls of high buildings – which, in turn,

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“For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.” Psalm 149:4  ESV The first Christmas tree I can remember was a silver foil tree with round blue ornaments made of glass. The tree didn’t have lights on it. Instead, a projection lamp sat on the floor in front of it. It had a rotating cover with pie shaped slices of color. The entire tree (and room) would turn blue,

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As a Christian, there is probably nothing any more important in the Christian life than understanding the will of God and undertaking the will of God. Finding the will of God and following the will of God is an essential, expedient, and exciting part of being saved. Someone has said, "Out of the will of God there is no such thing as success; in the will of God there cannot be failure." A major

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“Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”            --Luke 2:10-12   NASB95 “Dad…would you stop acting like a little kid!” Those words or similar are

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As we end the Thanksgiving holiday, I am longing to sit at my great-grandmother’s table one more time. When I was a child, we always went to Granny Ruth Lee’s house for turkey day. Granny Ruth’s favorite holiday was Thanksgiving, and her favorite hobby was cooking. The intersection of those two things made Granny Ruth’s home on Thanksgiving Day the holy grail of gluttony. Granny was ninety years

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In Robert Robinson’s great hymn, “Come Thou Fount,” we sing these words: Oh to grace how great a debtor, Daily I’m constrained to be! Let Thy grace, Lord, like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to Thee: Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love; Here’s my heart, Lord, Take and seal it, Seal it for Thy courts above. The story of every believer’s life is a story of grace.

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In our last study, we were introduced to Boaz (whose name means “mighty man” or “super man”), a type of the Lord Jesus. We also saw Ruth as a type of the new Christian and her happy happening into a field owned by Boaz. As we learned, after Boaz is introduced in 2:1, that which follows is a series of events by which Ruth is brought into an intimate relationship with Boaz. One of the important

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“I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonders.” Psalm 9:1 NASB95 In 1636, amid the darkness of the Thirty Years’ War, a German pastor, Martin Rinkart, is said to have buried 5,000 of his parishioners in one year—that’s an average of about fourteen funerals a day. His parish was ravaged by war, economic disaster, starvation, disease, and death.   Yet, in the

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In our last study, we saw Naomi coming back to Bethlehem-Judah. She reminds us that believers who fail God can come back home. Another exciting truth we see illustrated in this story is that we not only see Naomi coming back to the land, but we also see Ruth getting into the land. Naomi is a type of a believer coming back to God and restored. Ruth is a type of an unbeliever coming to God and

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“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” Galatians 6:7-8 NASB95Like most 4-year-old children, Anissa hates going to bed. Getting a hummingbird to be still is easier than getting Anissa in her bed at

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Today I am going to continue with the subject that I preached about last Sunday. It was the topic of ghosts: What are they? Why do they interact with the living? Are they really the spirits of the dead? We looked in the Bible to see what truths God has given us, and then we used our own logic to try to understand what is really happening when people say they have seen or talked to ghosts or

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“I see dead people” is not a phrase you ever thought you’d hear from a pulpit. It is a popular line from a psychological/horror movie called The Sixth Sense. In this 1999 movie a young boy, named Cole, is a clairvoyant who is able to communicate with people who have died. What’s really scary is that while Cole is a fictional character in a fictional story, there are many people who claim not only

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“Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.” 2 Corinthians 9:10 NASB95Upon arriving in Wisconsin, my mind instantly began to prepare my body for the cold that I know will soon come galloping upon the north wind. My family already finds itself gathering warmer shoes, gloves, and “

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On November 16, 1811, an unusual thing happened to the Mississippi River. (The name, “Mississippi” comes from an Indian word that means “big river.” The river flows some 2,348 miles from its source in northwestern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.) What happened in 1811 was unprecedented for the river. An earthquake hit the state of Missouri and had a strange effect on the river. For a short

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“In that day man will have regard for his Maker and his eyes will look to the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 17:7 NASB95 The old gravel road in front of our house on Gunsmith Street had just been paved. The small university town of College Station, Texas was ever-expanding southward, as Texas A&M’s enrollment boomed. The new black top looked as beautiful as the super speedways at Daytona and

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        In our last study we saw the graves of three husbands. Now we see the grief of three widows. J. Vernon McGee calls this scene, “The meeting of the handkerchief brigade." Each has a buried husband and a broken heart. It is the story of a mother-in-law and her two daughters-in-law, each with an empty home and an empty heart.          [Ruth 1:8-18]      8     And Naomi said to her two

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        W.G. Heslop writes, “The book of Ruth consists of less than 100 verses, and yet it would be impossible to exhaust it during the lifetime of a minister preaching from it every Sunday. . .It is a garden enclosed, a mine filled with the rarest and richest gems and rubies, a treasury of illuminating truths." In the book of Ruth, there are scenes that are tragic, domestic, romantic, dramatic

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