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Posted: April 9, 2021

Trust and Patience

Patience depends on trusting God and patience and trusting are vital to the successful Christian Life. This world does not encourage patience. Hence every believer is to look beyond this world, trust God and live daily with patience applying ourselves to Trust and Patience.

Posted: March 31, 2021

It’s All One Story

The Bible is unified in its teachings. From Genesis to Revelation there is harmony. It is God’s Word and it tells of the grand reality of this world from creation to eternity. The Bible certainly does not tell us everything, but it tells us what we need to know and that is the essence of our study, It’s All One Story.

Posted: March 26, 2021

A Case Study, Abraham

In this message we consider in more depth Abraham, who was one of the witnesses that testified concerning the trustworthiness of God. Let us learn from this man of faith.

Posted: March 19, 2021

The Verdict and the Race

This message addresses the need to make a verdict about the trustworthiness of God. Is He faithful or not? If so, then let us live by faith daily trusting God for guidance. The choice is obvious so let us run the race that is set before us.

Posted: March 12, 2021

The Witnesses

In our last study we considered the opening statements of the court trial to determine the trustworthiness of God. This study hears the witnesses.

Posted: March 5, 2021

A Court Case

The author of Hebrews sets forth a challenge for all believers and that is that believers are to live by faith in God. The setting is a court case, and the believer is to hear the matter of God’s trustworthiness. Then he must render a verdict and live accordingly.

Posted: March 5, 2021

The Christian Perspective

We live in a world of confusion, unrest, and frustration. The Bible tells us that perilous times are coming. No man knows when the Lord will return but we do know that we are to trust God and serve Him. This message is to help settle our thinking by have The Christian Perspective on life.

Posted: February 26, 2021

Review of 1st Kings

This a summary of this wonderful book of the Bible. This study gives an overview to help you understand the flow of the text and to keep things in context.

Posted: February 19, 2021

Not By Chance

In this message we see the deceptive behavior of King Ahab to save his life in battle. Rather than accept God as the true god he schemed to save his life. But his deceptions failed, and he was fatally wounded by a random arrow shot into the chaos of battle. God is surely in control of this world.

Posted: February 12, 2021

The Majority Was Wrong

King Jehoshaphat unites with King Ahab against Syria. The 400 prophets of Baal tell them of sure victory but Micaiah declared the word of the Lord that they will lose the battle and King Ahab will die. Thus, Micaiah was the only one who stood for truth and The Majority was Wrong.

Posted: February 5, 2021

God Sends Elijah

Elijah has not been used for a time due to his sin. Now he is chosen by God to confront King Ahab about killing Naboth so that he could take his vineyard.

Posted: February 1, 2021

All For A Vineyard

This is the sad story of King Ahab who wanted another man’s vineyard. The palace and the rule over 10 tribes was not enough for him. He just had to have that vineyard so much so that the owner was killed so that the king could have his vineyard. Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Posted: January 22, 2021

Syria’s Second Campaign Against Israel

This passage follows right after Syria’s first campaign against Israel. In both passages God repeats His purpose for these attacks by Syria and that purpose is that wicked King Ahab would “know that I am the Lord.”

Posted: January 15, 2021

Syria’s First Campaign Against Israel

The work of God through Elijah is still fresh in the events of Israel. Now God moves this great army against King Ahab and the Northern Kingdom. The purpose is to get Ahab to realize that Jehovah is God! We would think that would have been settled by the fire from heaven but not so. So, God continues his pursuit of Ahab to humble himself to a right relationship with Him.

Posted: January 8, 2021

An Overview of Elijah

This message reviews key truths from the life of this great prophet. He had his faults as we all do, yet he was used mightily by the Lord.

Posted: January 6, 2021

Wednesday PM Service – January 6, 2021

Posted: January 1, 2021

12 Timeless Truths

New Year is a great time to reflect on life and priorities. The years pass and one day we will enter eternity. This message reminds believers of 12 Timeless Truths for a closer walk with God in daily living.

Posted: January 1, 2021

Happy New Year!

May God bless you and yours with a happy and healthy new year!

Posted: December 30, 2020

Patient with All Men

Here we have instructions from Paul concerning interaction with other believers. The foundation for such interaction is the need for patience. As God is patient with us let us be patient with each other.

Posted: December 27, 2020

Sunday AM Service – December 27, 2020

Posted: December 25, 2020

So, Where’s the Peace?

Christmas is a time to remember the birth of Jesus. One that night long ago the Angels declared, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” But where is that peace? The earth is filled with violence, yet that promise is still valid. This message tells you how to have that peace in this sinful world.

Posted: December 20, 2020

Sunday AM Service – December 20, 2020

Posted: December 19, 2020

Wednesday PM Service – December 16, 2020

Posted: December 19, 2020

Sunday AM Service – December 13, 2020

Posted: December 19, 2020

Wednesday PM Service – December 9, 2020

Posted: December 19, 2020

Sunday AM Service – December 6, 2020

Posted: December 19, 2020

Wednesday PM Service – December 2, 2020

Posted: December 19, 2020

Sunday AM Service – November 29, 2020

Posted: December 19, 2020

Sunday AM Service – November 22, 2020

Posted: December 19, 2020

Wednesday PM Service – November 18, 2020

Posted: December 19, 2020

Sunday AM Service – November 15, 2020

Posted: December 19, 2020

Wednesday PM Service – November 11, 2020

Posted: December 18, 2020

No One is Exempt

Elijah has been called by God to a great work in turning the Northern Kingdom from idolatry to the living God. Elijah would not heed the words of God spoken to him in a still small voice. Therefore Elijah, the prophet, learned that he was not exempt from chastisement for disobedience to God

Posted: December 11, 2020

Elijah’s Bad Attitude

After the tremendous blessings on Mount Carmel Elijah displayed his self-righteousness and he throws an adult temper tantrum. This message is a sober message for all believers to guard against self-righteousness.

Posted: December 4, 2020

Rain From Heaven

In our last study we saw Fire from Heaven. In this message we have rain from heaven. God answered Elijah’s prayer and the rain came. But also in this passage is Elijah as a picture of Jesus!

Posted: November 27, 2020

Fire From Heaven

The famine was great in Israel and Mount Carmel was the place for a great contest between Elijah and the 850 false prophets. All Israel was assembled to see who the true God was and is! The false prophets cried all day with no response. Elijah prayed and fire immediately fell from heaven. The famine had its perfect work and God has shown that He is the God of gods and the King of kings!

Posted: November 26, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from our Cape Baptist Church family to yours.

Posted: November 22, 2020

How to Express Our Thanksgiving to God

This message reminds believers to be thankful for all their many blessings from God. The idea of thankfulness is considered as well as some specific ways to express that thankfulness.

Posted: November 20, 2020

3 Years and 6 Months Later

Elijah has announced to King Ahab that it will not rain until he says so. Three years and six months pass, and Israel is in a terrible famine. Elijah meets with Ahab and a contest is set to be on Mount Carmel between Elijah and the 850 false prophets to determine the true God!

Posted: November 18, 2020

If God Can Do These Things…

This message considers 15 miracles of God for our admonition. When we are tempted to doubt, and worry let us remember these miracles. If God Can Do These Things, then He can surely handle our situations in life.

Posted: November 13, 2020

Two Miracles at Zeraphath

Elijah has announced to King Ahab that it will not rain until he says so. Three years and six months pass, and Israel is in a terrible famine. Elijah meets with Ahab and a contest is set to be on Mount Carmel between Elijah and the 850 false prophets to determine the true God!

Posted: November 11, 2020

Appeal to a Higher Court

At times we can be very hard on ourselves. Sometimes it is just and sometimes it is not just. Sometimes we needlessly condemn ourselves and that is the essence of this message. Based on 1 John 3:20-21 we see that we have a higher court than our thinking and therein we can take the matter to God and let it there!

Posted: November 6, 2020

Elijah, Hope for Israel

The Northern Kingdom is in a terrible spiritual condition. King Ahab has done more wickedness than any king before him. Idolatry is rampant. But God, in His mercy, sent the prophet, Elijah, to restore them if they will listen.

Posted: November 4, 2020

7 Keys to Wisdom

Proper thinking is essential for every believer for spirituality is in the very thinking and convictions of a man. Thus, getting wisdom is a must. This message gives 7 fundamental truths for every believer to mature in spirit wisdom to be like Christ.

Posted: November 2, 2020

Sunday AM Service – October 18, 2020

Posted: October 30, 2020

Is There No End?

The last few messages have laid the foundation for chapter 17 when Elijah is sent from God to the Northern Kingdom to turn from idolatry to the living God! The text changes from an overview of national affairs to the person and work of God’s prophet, Elijah. God, in His mercy, sent Elijah to restore them if they will listen.

Posted: October 28, 2020

If a Man Will Come After Me

Matthew 16:24 records the words of Jesus, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” This message explores the simple yet profound components of this verse. Jesus wants every person to appreciate what is expected of a disciple of God.

Posted: October 21, 2020

7 Warnings to Believers

Part of God’s protection for believers is to warn them of danger. He warns them and they are to beware as instructed. This message cites 7 areas for our consideration where they can be troubled if they are watchful.

Posted: October 16, 2020

And These Are God’s People!

In this passage in 1st Kings we see more turmoil and fighting in the Northern Kingdom. There is a pattern of unrest as kings are killed and the fighting continues. It is sad to say but these are God’s people and God’s Kingdom. Such is the sin nature of man.

Posted: October 14, 2020

The Importance of Waiting

Waiting is an important part of life. Waiting is part of every day! We may as well get used to it for waiting is part of life here on earth. This message helps us to learn to wait. God’s timing is best. Sometimes we get things promptly but often we wait. Let us not get ahead of God. If He wants us to wait, then that is best. In His time, He will bring it to pass and the waiting will end.