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Men Prepare Sermons; God Prepares Men

2nd Timothy 2:15

"The proper place for a ship to be is in the water, but if the water gets into the ship, the ship will sink. The proper place for the church is in the world,

BUT IF THE 'WORLD' GETS INTO THE CHURCH,

THE CHURCH WILL GO DOWN IN DISGRACE!"

Thank you for taking the time to view our blog;we look forward to reading your comments. DVDs of our services are available upon request. We covet your prayers and friendship. In His Service and For His Glory, Pastor Bill & Kathy ...
"Now fear the Lord and serve Him with all faithfulness...But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve...But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD."-Joshua 24:14-15

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Sunday, March 25, 2018

March 25

Responsibility/Authority of the Pastor

As the Elder/Pastor of this church, as the one called by God to oversee His Church in Valley Farms, it is my responsibility to see that God’s Word is taught without compromise.

God saves people only through the preaching of His Word, therefore... “How can they hear without a preacher?” – Romans 10:14
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PLEASE JOIN US SUNDAYS AT 9:30 A.M. HERE IN VALLEY FARMS, AND BE A PART OF OUR MINISTRY OUTREACH, AS WE BROADCAST THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH OUT THE WORLD, WITH MORE THAN 2,100 WEEKLY VIEWS. 

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NOTE:  Hearing from you will be very encouraging to us.  Please leave a comment on our blog.

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Or you may send us an e-mail at PastorBill@westriv.com

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IS THERE A BIBLICAL PRESCRIPTION TO MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN? YES! ONE AND ONLY ONE. IT'S FOUND IN 2nd CHRONICLES 7:14; "IF MY PEOPLE WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME WILL HUMBLE THEMSELVES, AND PRAY AND SEEK MY FACE, AND TURN FROM THEIR WICKED WAYS, THEN I WILL HEAR FROM HEAVEN, AND WILL FORGIVE THEIR SINS AND HEAL THEIR LAND." 

THE ANSWER IS: TURN BACK TO THE LORD GOD-TO FAITH-FAMILY! 

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COMMENT FROM AN INTERNET CONTRIBUTOR: "HEY PASTOR BILL, YOU SOUND LIKE YOU HAVE AN AGENDA WHEN YOU PREACH!"  

YOU BET I DO!  (BUT ONLY ONE!) To teach the Truth! To teach that all roads do not lead to Heaven. Only the narrow road, that leads to repentance! Through Obedience to following Jesus Christ as Lord. All other roads lead to hell and destruction (John 8:32).
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WHY REACH OUT AND MINISTER TO MEN?

  • When a child is reached for Christ, 3.5% of the family will follow.
  • When a mother is reached for Christ, 17% of her family will follow.
  • When a father is reached for Christ, 93% of his family will follow.  (Per the Heritage Foundation)
  • THE LORD S CALLING FAITHFUL MEN TO LEAD THEIR FAMILIES!

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THE SOLID FOUNDATION



BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!


As a pastor, as a minister of God, I am required by Him to believe, to teach, to preach that every Word in the Bible is true, not just what I may want to be true; but every word; without compromise!
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Pastor’s
Corner

He Is Risen
John 20:1-18

I would like to encourage you to think of the Resurrection morning. I would like for you to just let your minds go and just imagine that it is not quite daylight yet, and maybe even a light mist hanging over the country side just outside of Jerusalem, and now we get a glimpse of three women full of sorrow, and pain.  These three ladies are; Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and another woman by the name of Salome.  As they start for the tomb they are being followed by other women with their arms loaded with spices and cloths.  They walk in sadness, you can see they are on a mission.  They are heading to the tomb where Jesus had been buried that previous Friday, just before the Sabbath.  Now they are wanting to prepare His body more completely for burial, as the custom was in that day.  So, they come to the tomb, and, what is this!  They find the tomb empty.  They stare in disbelief, as they find that the stone that had covered the entrance way has been rolled away from the mouth of the tomb.  The tomb was open. It’s about here that Mary Magdalene takes off in hast, to tell the disciples.  Meanwhile, Mary the mother of James continues on toward the tomb, and as she gets close to the tomb she sees the angel of the Lord.  When Mary returns to tell the disciples what she saw, she finds the disciples, who, had been disappointed, and hurt. They were tired and felt betrayed.  We should not be surprised by this, because we know that in every death there is a loss, and with loss, always brings with it pain.  We should know that the pain caused by any death is in fact the price we pay for loving someone.  We have all lost loved ones.  We know what that loss feels like; we know.  In this world, death comes to the ones we love and others we know.  Death comes to each one of us.  Death is very ugly, and it can be dreadfully painful; it hurts.  Now, it’s about here that we need a little good news, and I just happen to have some.  It’s wonderful news!  The news is, the death of Jesus was interrupted by a resurrection.  That is GOOD NEWS!  Jesus came back on that third day and He presented Himself alive to the disciples.  So they, and we also, would know for a fact that He had abolished death.  Romans 6:9 says, “For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over Him.”  “He is not here, He is risen!!”  He is ALIVE!  Jesus abolished death by winning the victory over it, not just for Him, but for us also.  Jesus abolished death, and made death thoroughly inactive.  What does this mean for us today that Jesus abolished death?  It means “because He lives, we who know Him as Lord and Savior will live also. It means death no longer has a hold over us, and praise God, He is risen!  He’s Alive!! Because He lives, we shall live!! AMEN’
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PRAYER REQUESTS AND PRAISE REPORTS

Pray:  Benjamin Brosious, grandson of Phyllis, was hit by a car while on a bicycle.  Insurance is questionable.  Please be in prayer for Benjamin and his family.

PRAY/PRAISE FOR CHUM:  Chum has been doing okay.  He will get a chest x-ray next week to follow-up on the lung cancer.  They will follow-up with x-rays for the next few months, then he will have a CT Scan of the chest and MRI of the brain in another couple of months.  Right now he is stable.  Still trying to get his strength back from the chemo, etc., but he's doing ok.  Thank God.

PRAY Michele was doing great, but now she just found out that the cancer has spread to the other side of the brain.  She will be going in for full brain radiation.  She's already had five brain surgeries.  So she needs more prayers.  We haven't stopped praying, but now she needs extra prayer.

PRAY FOR: Eric for his work situation.  His eyes are getting better, but his ears are getting worse.  Please continue to pray. 

PRAY: We would keep the pulpit of the Community Christian Church Sacred and free from the Profane.

PRAY FOR: Pastor Bill and the Leadership team of the Community Christian Church of Valley Farms to maintain a Separation between the Profane ( the Secular) and the Pure (the Spiritual) ; between the Holy and the Unholy; protecting the Sanctity and Purity of the Pulpit as the place where the TRUTH OF GOD'S WORD is PROCLAIMED! 

PRAY FOR: The ones in our church who are caught up in the sin of alcohol   (drinking),  and   tobacco (smoking), that they would be released from Satan's snare.

PRAY/ PRAISE: For Assistant Pastor Todd, as he continues with his studies into the Master's of Divinity program at Seminary. Give him wisdom Lord!

PRAY: For Fred, as he prepare for graduation in June, with a BS degree in the Pastoral Leadership program at Seminary. Also as he prepares for Ordination, That the Lord will Solidify his calling into Your service. 

PRAY FOR: Wisdom for our President and his joint chiefs as they consider North Korea and their NUCLEAR threat!

PRAISE THE LORD: For the His sure PRESCRIPTION for fixing any discouragement. It is The Lord Jesus, as He acts through our friends and loved ones-Thank you Lord for your love.

PRAY FOR: The many in Arizona, in and around Valley Farms who are trapped in the ungodly cult of Mormonism and have turned their back on the true Jesus, and there-fore are not saved, and are on their way to HELL!

PRAY FOR: The True  Church of Jesus Christ (NOT THE MORMONS) TO NOT give in to the pressure from the world for Spiritual Correctness, ( that we would confront the make-believer who claims to be believers with the true Gospel of Jesus Christ). The Lord has not given a License to Sin! 

PRAY FOR:  OUR PRESIDENT and VICE PRESIDENT,  THEY NEED THE LORD'S HELP!!  

PRAY THAT: All who are attending the Community Christian Church, as well as all who have ever attended- The Lord Jesus knows who you are, and He knows your needs. We pray that He will meet your every need. If your need is Salvation, and you have not yet accepted the Lord's invitation to join His family of believers by being born again, I pray that today will be the day you make that decision..

PRAY THAT: All who know Jesus as Lord and Savior would start to live as if they do, and  will be willing to pay the one debt we owe for our Salvation; that is the debt of LOVE (Romans 13:8)! 

PRAY THAT:  All men who are called into the pastorate would see the need to study to gain advanced Training into a deeper and broader  understanding of the LORD JESUS CHRIST & the HolBible (2 Timothy 2:15)

PRAY FOR: Pastor Bill as he teaches God's Word (1 Timothy 2:2).  Also that the congregation would encourage him, and continue to love and encourage one another ( John 13:34).

PRAY FOR: Our Church to continue in our Teaching God's Word Without Compromise. 

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FILL IN THE BLANKS!

(Check answers below.)  NOTE! Filling in the blanks each week, could give a serious student of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Bible, an education equal to a Theological degree within two years.       

“A Visit to Bethany”

John 12:1-19

1.     Jesus opened His public ministry at a wedding in Cana of Galilee and He closes His public ministry by a ______ to the home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha in Bethany.

2.     John 12:1 “Six Days before the __________, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus raised from the dead.”
3.     In Jerusalem the Pharisees were plotting Jesus’ ________.
4.     In Bethany Jesus’ _______________ plan a dinner party for Him.
5.     Lazarus is alive from the dead in __________ with the Lord, Mary is sitting at Jesus’ feet growing in _________ and in the knowledge of Christ, and Martha is ________, putting on a meal.
6.     The three essentials of the ________ are:  New Life in Christ, Worship and Adoration, and Service.
7.     The Bethany home was a picture of what the ___________ should be.
8.     Mary shows deep __________ to Jesus as she takes the expensive costly spikenard and anoints the feet of Jesus and wipes them with her hair.
9.     Mary senses that Jesus is to die for the ___________ of the world and she is anointing him ahead of time.
10.      We should never substitute ______________ for worship.
11.     The chief priests _______________ to get rid of Lazarus.
12.     Jesus steps out publicly and presents Himself to the __________ fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah.  Zechariah 9:9
13.      Jesus is the light of the world; He will __________ the eyes of any who are willing to admit that they are blind and that they need the light of the world.
14.   We will not be judged by our ____________ or by what we think religion is; we will be judged by the Word of God.
15.  The voice from ___________  is still saying to us all, "...This is My Beloved Son, hear what He says."

    SALVATIONNot only to Eternity in Heaven, but From Eternity in Hell! You MUST, first of all; Admit You Are a Sinner in Need of a Savior:

    James 2:10 “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles on one (point), he has become guilty of all.”

    Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

    Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

    Accept God’s Love through the/Sacrifice in His Son Jesus
    •Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

    Turn to God in Repentance
    •Acts 20:21 “I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.”

    Trust the Fullness Jesus Christ!
    •Romans 10:9 “…if you confess with your mouth Jesus as  Lord,  and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved;

    Romans 10:13 “For whoever calls on the Name of the Lord shall be saved.”

    Romans 10:14 “How then shall they call on Him Who they have not believed?  And how shall they believe in Him of Whom they have not heard?  And how shall they hear without a preacher?

    Romans 10:17 “So then Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.

    Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek Me (God) and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.”

    It may not be easy to give up your old sinful ways, and turn in faith to Jesus Christ; but it is the only way to  SALVATION,  AND IT IS WORTH IT! 

     CALL UPON (THE FULLNESS OF) THE NAME OF JESUS AND YOU WILL BE SAVED!
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    WE LOVE TRUE TEACHERS OF THE WORD!

    CHUCK SWINDOLL, JERRY FALWELL, DAVID JEREMIAH, BILL PERRY, TIM LAHAYE, ERWIN LUTZER, SUSIE LARSON, GLENN MOLLETTE, KAY ARTHUR, ADRIAN ROGERS, ALBERT MOHLER, JOHN MACARTHUR, CHARLES STANLEY, ROBERT JEFFRESS...

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    AS A PASTOR I AM ADMONISHED BY GOD TO INFORM ALL OF THE DANGERS

    BEWARE!     BEWARE!     BEWARE!  DANGER!  

    BEWARE OF THOSE WHO CALL THEMSELVES, 

    THE WORD OF FAITH!

              REMEMBER: SATAN MISS-USED SCRIPTURE!

    JOEL OSTEEN, KENNETH HAGIN, KENNETH COPLAND, JOYCE MEYER, BENNY HINN, PAT ROBERTSON, FRED K. C. PRICE, ROBERT TILTON, MARILYN HICKLEY, DAVID CHO, DENNIS LEONARD, JERRY SAVELLE, PAUL AND JAN CROUCH, T.D. JAKES, JIMMY SWAGGART, PAULA WHITE...

                       "BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS/TEACHERS" -- MATTHEW 7:13

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    Weekly Church Services

    We were blessed with a visit from Randy King sitting next to his mom, Carrie.

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    Praise the Lord, He continues to build His Church.

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    TRANSFORMING LIVES 
    WITH THE TRUTH OF GOD'S WORD 
    SINCE 1997 
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    Newburgh Theological Seminary
    Newburgh, Indiana


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    13 comments:

    1. Did hear from Darwin-Ben is getting around a little better but is still very sore. Thanks for your prayers.

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    2. Good afternoon,

      I hope all is going well. I'm not having too good of a day, but was able to make it to my local church here this morning. I wanted to say I like your new addition to your newsletter; the Pastors Corner. That would be a great place to add a weekly commentary and inspiration. Just my 2 cents.

      Have a blessed week,

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    3. Everything is about the same . Chum still doesn't feel good but things are stable. Hope everything is good your way. Love you.

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    4. We rnjoyed the visit to Bethany- Very good job. Loved the Pastor's corner. Lord Bless you all. Happy Easter!!!

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    5. Easter week. The most important week of the year!!!

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    6. I’m reminded by everyday day news how much we need to get back to the
      mentality of the immortal John Wayne. Proud of our country and adherent
      to ALL of our constitution. Once we realize that it is our attitude
      that’s our problem, not guns or a faulty constitution, not lack of
      entitlements, not ‘safe places,’, lifestyles or gender identity or
      neutralizing gender altogether… maybe then we’ll be able to make the
      appropriate changes to our MINDSET and not the things around us that we
      blame. The country took a big wrong turn at some point, and it’s been
      an incredibly difficult time to get her back on track and steered in the
      right direction… The enemy doesn’t need our guns, money, or
      government to perpetuate evil in this temporary kingdom, he just needs
      our minds. I’m beside myself when I see the things going on around the
      country, just unbelievable.

      Anyways, I thought a gun-toting John Wayne would be the most appropriate
      image given recent events. There was also much wisdom in many
      things he said and value in what he believed. We need to go back to
      that. You would know much better than I having grown up in the John
      Wayne era…

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    7. We are home now. Long trip, lots of rain thru all the states. Mich. was better, no rain to speak of. Anyway just glad to be home. We are sad not wanting to miss your Easter services, will think of you. Will u send us a DVD of Easter please?

      Once all the unpacking is done, we will definitely rest. One doesn’t know how things can accumulate.

      Blessings to you both.

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    8. This is awesome .
      I'm glad you had a good time
      Happy Birthday!
      Love you lots!

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    9. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Glad to hear that you are enjoying your day

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    10. Happy birthday, I'm not quite 51 yet, but I will be when I was born, When I turn 52, Tori will be 26. Looks like you had an eventful day. I was staring at the pictures much like a dog would stare at a nice steak. The weather was perfect. Looking forward to those days coming up. Looked very peaceful. Not sure how I would react to Coyote's. Might need to actually pack a nice steak or make sure I was with someone just a little bit slower than me. (just kidding). Once everything comes together over here, I will see if a trip out that way is possible next year. We should be done with our upgrades by November....I think...
      Happy birthday....
      Love you

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    11. Happy Birthday!! I’ll give you a call tomorrow. Looks like you had a really enjoyable birthday ride in the dessert!

      I hope you had a great day!

      Happy Birthday again!

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    12. Happy Birthday, Pastor Bill! We are at our son's place in WA.

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    13. Timothy and Jeannette Missionaries Serving in Uganda, AfricaApril 1, 2018 at 12:43 PM

      Praise the LORD on this Easter Sunday! We rejoice!

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