| Event: | Adult Bible Study |
| Date: | Wed, January 20, 2021 (Recurs Weekly)
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| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Details: | Adult Bible Study. This week we resume the study from Psalm 73. After a long break we are back to this special Psalm. The topic, this week is "Facing all the facts." Take time from your scheduled and allow yourself to be renewed spiritually. Join us by way of Conference/ Video call. We will continue using Zoom to do our study. You can call with your phone or use the internet. The number is 301 715-8592 and the ID is 942 5056 1899.
We are pleased with this venue and pray it will be a blessing to you. |
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| Event: | Tabitha Ministry |
| Date: | Sun, January 24, 2021
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| Details: | Join us this Sunday at 3PM, as we distribute food to the needy in our community. For more information, contact Lyn. |
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| Event: | Sunday Morning Service Conference/Video Call |
| Date: | Sun, January 24, 2021 (Recurs Weekly)
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| Time: | 10:30 AM |
| Contact: | Pastor Joe |
| Details: | Please join us for our conference/video service at 10:30 AM. Pastor Joe will share a message titled "Contending For The Faith," from Philippians 1:27-30. God has a Word for His people, that will sustain and empower them, during this National and World crisis, so tune in to this special service.
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This is the number to call for our Sunday Service and Wednesday Bible study:301 715-8592. The ID number is 94250561899. For all new details and information check daily, our website nbagchurch.org |
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| Event: | Pastor's Notes Part 1 |
| Date: | Mon, January 25, 2021 (Recurs Weekly)
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| Details: | Coping with the Tough Times -Habakkuk 1:12-17. ( Part 1)
Overcoming difficult times, is predicated upon the heavenly convictions rather than the earthly one. The person who has God's point of view is the one who overcomes. Thus it's imperative to learn God's ways and to implement them, regularly. We are no different than the prophet with our reactions - perplexed and confused. We pray for our nation and now we are dealing with a pandemic. That's not what we were expecting. So now we must act spiritually and not inpulsevely. God's Truth and the Holy Spirit must guide us and not our emotions. "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
Paul reminds us that we have the mind of Christ (1Cor. 2:16 )
So whenever we face trials of every type, we must view them from God's perspective, the heavenly view. The earthly view is limited and negative. The heavenly view is unlimited, positive and pertinent. God alone has the answers and solutions to our problems and needs. The more we allow God and His Truth to govern our thoughts and our hearts, the more we conquer our problems and enemies. Keep in mind that right thinking leads to right living and right feelings. That's why we must have our minds transformed daily by the Holy Spirit and the Bible.(Rom. 12:1-2;Isa. 26:3)
Thinking spiritually will lead to peace and victory. Practice the discipline of Biblical meditation and you will succeed and prosper (Psalm 1). |
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| Event: | Pastor's Notes Part 2 |
| Date: | Mon, January 25, 2021 (Recurs Weekly)
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| Details: | Coping with the Tough Times: Habakkuk 1:12-17 (Part 2)
We are not the first not the last to experience catastrophic events. The Bible records for us, some of those events and how God's people responded to them. ( Romans 15:4 )
The more we are familiar with the Bible and governed by its teachings, the better equipped we will be to overcome the difficult times. ( 2 Timothy 3:16 ) The key is knowing and doing the Word of God - Jn. 13:17;Jam. 1:22; Joshua 1:8.
From our text we have learned: Think before you act and now we learn Dwell on God's absolute Truth. As long as our focus is on the eternal Word of God, we shall be triumphant. It's normal to be confused with what we and the world is going through, but we do not despair. We stick wth who/what we know and not go to the unknown. The devil will try to take you to the unknown so that he can shipwreck your faith, but our faith is grounded in God and His Word. God and His Truth is unchanging, eternal, reliable. If you want to fail and be disappointed, lean on yourself and others, but if you want to succeed and be victorious, lean totally and completely on the Lord and His Word. When all around us is unstable, we lean on the Rock. We know that He alone is dependable, at all times. He will never fail us,period. His love, power, wisdom will never let us down. He is all-powerful and all-loving,(Psalm 62:11-12). He can solve any problem,He can heal any sickness, He can defeat any foe. He is our God! " If God be for us, who then can be against us?" Romans 8:31
Dwell on who and what God is, dwell on what He has done for you and your family and your problems and difficulties will grow smaller. The God who has delivered you from so many problems in the past, has not changed and will help you defeat them, now. |
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| Event: | Pastor's Notes Part 3 |
| Date: | Mon, January 25, 2021 (Recurs Weekly)
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| Details: | Coping with the Tough Times - Habakkuk 1:12-17
"To be forewarned is to be forearmed."
This principle is clearly taught throughout the Scriptures. God always equips His people to face and to conquer adversity. The road from earth to glory is marked with sufferings, hardships, difficulties. Our Lord walked the via dolorosa (the way of suffering ), for us and now we follow in His footsteps. He warned us in Jn, 16:33 that in this world we would have trouble. His apostles followed the same theme. ( 1Peter 4:12; James 1:2 ) The Lord also made it clear that He has conquered the world, the grave and the devil. Through Him we are more than conquerors. Because of the Scriptures we have a different perspective on trials and the stings. We see them as our friends and not our foes. We see the gains and not just the pain. God's truth, when understood and applied will always defeat our problems and enemies. That's why our minds must be renewed daily by the Holy Spirit and God's Word. (Romans 12:1-2; Colossians 3:1-2; Isaiah 26:3) Then alone we will have the "high view," on the earthly trials. Healthy minds think God's thoughts and produce healthy lives. We must stand on His truth, no matter what. In times of uncertainty, we are certain of God and His promises. ( 2 Timothy 1:12; Matthew 24:35 ) When we focus on God's attributes and His promises, the attention shifts from the problem to the solution, from the need to the supplier. If we belong to God, we have ground for assurance, confidence that He will take great care of us. ( Psalm 34:8,19;Romans 8:31,35-37 ) Keep in mind that God is a rewarded of them that diligently seek Him. ( Hebrews 11:6 ) Stand on the promises that cannot fail. |
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| Event: | Pastor's Notes Part 4 |
| Date: | Mon, January 25, 2021 (Recurs Weekly)
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| Details: | Coping with the tough times - Hab. 1:12-17
In Psalm 103 David reminds of the many benefits that belong to God's people. The more we recall these benefits, the more grateful and trusting we will be. But if we forget them, we become proud,ungrateful and uncommitted. In times of sufferings and difficultits is when we need to remember these blessings and not allow the negative to blind us from the positive. ( Romans 8:16 ) Just as Joseph was a good steward of God's abundant blessings, during the seven years of prosperity, so must we treasure God's benefits and recall them in times of famines and pandemics. Remembering what God has done and given us strengthens our faith in the One who is immutable. Our security rests in the One who can never be shaken and who is always reliable. Faith in God and His word will carry God's people, no matter the problems and circumstances. (Heb. 11)
In our "rainy days" we draw from the well of benefits. Satan wants us to focus on what God hasn't done, but we must focus on what He has done for us. His deeds and blessings testify of His love and care for us. We don't understand God's ways, but we should know His heart, that He loves us and is for us. We are His people, redeemed by the blood of Jesus, 1Peter1:18,19. We are blessed in every way possible (John 1:16;Ephesians 1:3). The list of benefits is endless. Because we are Covenant people, we can be certain that God will never break His Covenant (Num. 23:19;Deut. 7:9; 2 Tim. 2:13). No matter what happens in the world, God will take great care of His people (Psalm 34:8,9; 91:14-16). His people need to honor God by living according to His Word. The more effort we make in becoming more like Him and in doing His will, the more victorious we will be over our enemies and problems. We honor Him and He honors us (1Pet. 1:14-16; 1Thess. 4:3,7; Heb. 12:14. In keeping His commands, there is great reward (Psalm 19:11). |
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| Event: | Pastor's Notes Part 5 |
| Date: | Mon, January 25, 2021 (Recurs Weekly)
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| Details: | Coping with the Tough Times: Habakkuk 2:1
When believers are beset with a multitude of problems, they should make prayer their top priority. God must be the first One we turn to for help. Our problems are spiritual in nature and require spiritual solutions. God is the expert and source we need to solve our problems. Prayer is a clear sign that we are wholly leaning on the Lord and not on ourselves or others. There is no need for us to worry when we can pray and trust the Lord to provide for all of our needs. A key conponent of prayer is to leave all of our problems with God. Once we have voiced our needs and issues to God, we wait for Him to respond. Trust means that He knows what is best for us and that He will work His plan according to His will, way and timing. If He is in charge then we have no worries. If we worry then we are in charge of trying to solve our problems. Biblical praying is turning our backs on the problem and fixing our focus on the One who specializes in doing the impossible. An example is Hannah. She couldn't have children, yet she poured her heart to God and trusted Him for His help. God came through for her and she conceived and gave birth to Samuel. The rest is history. Once too often we give our problems over to God and then take them back. We got to release them and leave them in God's hands.When we are alone with God and become submerged with Him, problems become smaller and He becomes greater. We become more aware of His love and care for us and lean on Him for everything. No wonder Peter said,"Cast all of your cares open the Lord because He CARES for YOU." (1Pe. 5:7) When we give our cares to God, He gives us a peace that protects the mind and heart from worries and assurance that we are going to be taken care of by Him. So let's rest on Him and in His wonderful care. |
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| Event: | Pastor's Notes Part 6 |
| Date: | Mon, January 25, 2021 (Recurs Weekly)
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| Details: | Coping with the tough times: Hab.2:1
Ecclesiastes 3:1 "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven." If it was up to us, we choose only the seasons we like. Yet, life on earth exposes all of us to every season, good and bad, highs and lows, feast or famine. You can't have one with out the other. The only way to experience only one side, is in heaven. In heaven there is no mourning, no pain, no death, but only life, peace, rest. The very things that cause us grief and pain will one day cease to exist. ( Rev. 21:4 ) We have hope and it's in Christ, who conquered the grave. There is something better, Someone greater that awaits us in heaven. That is why we persevere and endure trials and testings. (James 1:12) The Scriptures provide for us everything we need to face and to conquer this evil world. ( Psalm 119:105; 2 Timothy 3:16) For every season we go through, the Bible has the answers, solutions, encouragement we need to weather the storms of life. We can relate to the prophet and the times he was living in and learn from him. We have learned 1. God's ways are not our ways 2. God has everything under control 3. We must think spiritually and not act emotionally 4.We must focus our attention on God's absolute truth and stand on it 5. Make prayer our top priority. Lastly 6. Be confident in your expectation of God. Having applied the previous principles, now we wait for the Lord's answer and response. That's what a dialogue is all about. We unburden our hearts to God and trust Him to resolve them for us, but then we must give Him the time of day to speak to us. We must resist the temptation to take matters into our own hands on account that our issues are not being solved instantly. God doesn't operate His Kingdom like fast food chains. If you want His answer, patience is a must. Patience is the capacity to endure trials calmly, confidently,and without complaining. What is of great value to God in our lives, requires time. Character and conduct that is reflective of Him does not happen overnight. We are interested in comfort, but He is interested in character. We can be saved quickly, but not sanctified. That takes a lifetime. Because we are always in a hurry, we fail to learn our lessons and thus repeat the same testings. Hebrews 6:12 shows us how we get rewarded, "....imitate those who through faith and patience inheri what has been promised." David's life and experiences illustrate this truth ( Ps. 5:3;401;130:6 ). If we wait on the Lord for everything, we will never be disappointed. God will answer us a number of ways: through His Word, by the Holy Spirit, by ordering our circumstances. This is not an exhaustive list. There are other ways that God speaks to us. The bottom line is are we willing to wait for His reply? If we do, His word will sustain and carry you through the tough times. |
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| Event: | Pastor's Notes Part 8 |
| Date: | Mon, January 25, 2021 (Recurs Weekly)
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| Details: | Jesus Never fails: Mk. 5:21-43
The Gospel writers recorded incidents that took place in the life and ministry of Jesus that prove beyond doubt that He is the Son of God and Supreme over all. Regardless of the problem - spiritual,physical,natural - Jesus can solve them all. He has all authority and can do the impossible ( Mt. 28:18). He is our only hope and can be trusted with our lives, past, present and future. Three truths stand out in this story: 1. The Reason for his coming. Jairus came to Jesus because he was desperate for help. His daughter was sick and dying. Trouble, unlike anything else, has a way of making many people realize that they need God. Many of us have come to know the Lord because of trouble and tragedy. That gets our attention and causes us to look for God. Jairus came to Jesus because no one else could help his daughter. 2. The Response to his coming. The are no recorded incidents in the Gospels where Jesus refused to help someone in need. The opposite is true. Everyone who came to Jesus for help, received it. That was the very purpose and mission for why He came - to help mankind, spiritually, physically and socially. (Mt. 8:16;12:15; Acts 10:38) Jesus, responded and went at once to see his daughter. But on the way, He allowed Jairus faith to be tested and tried. The delay - healing a woman who had a physical problem for twelve years and speaking with her - resulted in the girl dying. Yet Jairus got to witness the power of Christ. Before faith is rewarded, it goes through the fire. 3. The Result of His coming. After hearing that his daughter had died, Jesus reassures Jairus with these words "Don't be afraid, just believe." Once inside the girls room, Jesus gave the command "Talitha koum!" ( which means, "Little girl, I say unto you, get up!"). Death released its grip on the girl. Mourning gave way to rejoicing, death gave way to life. What a display of supernatural power and glory. He who spoke the universe into existence, can do what is impossible. The impossible is easy for the Lord. He can save any sinner, He can heal any sickness or disease, he can conquer any foe. He is the difference maker. ( Jeremiah 32:17) If we believe, all thing are possible with God. The Lord is always ready and willing to help us. We need to trust Him and persevere. In the end, faith in Christ, will always be rewarded. |
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