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An Announcement to Shepherds
Luke 2:8-20
I wish to dedicate this sermon video to those we all have lost and miss this Christmas. Especially, I would mention my brothers; Harold, who died in 2021, and Ed, who died in 2023. Love and miss you.
The shock of God sending angels to announce such a significant event to shepherds! Why not to royalty or the priestly class?
The awe of God's plan explained to ordinary men. How profound yet simple!
Glory to God in the Highest! God is amazing. He is awesome! Praise Him with me.
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A Little Town Exalted
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Bethlehem was a place of importance in the past. Under the Roman Empire, it was of very little import. However, God had not forgotten His plan for that little place. You and I may feel insignificant compared to others. But we shouldn't allow that to determine our worth. God feels very differently about our value. Take some time with us to travel to Bethlehem and see how a little town's exaltati...
The Virgin Birth
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Of all of the ways that God could have chosen to intervene in regard to humanity's sin problem, this one is incredible! While it has been documented that those who have been childless, even over many years, have been able to have a child, a virgin birth is beyond real. It is against the natural order of things as God has created it. That is exactly the point. It is a miraculous act of God to be...
The Power of the Lamb
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This begins the shock and awe Christmas series of sermons. A lamb can be described in a lot of ways but powerful is not likely a way that you or I would describe such a creature. Yet, God had used lambs in powerful ways in the times of the Bible. In fact, Jesus as the Lamb of God is a very powerful individual. Take a few moments with us as we dwell on how this helpless, fragile lamb, born in a ...
Thanking God with the Men and Women of Scripture
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We are going to do something different with this sermon video. I will present to you messages of thanks, spoken to you as if they came from people from the Bible. You will be given an opportunity to consider the identity of the messenger from the Bible (pause as needed). This may be fun for "Bible nerds" (like me). Then, I will let you know who that person is. Afte...
Let's Pray and Work Toward Being a Church Like This
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In Acts 4:32-5:11, we see the Early Church unified as Christ prayed that they would be. This unity produced results that should inspire all of us to desire to pray and work toward being a church like that.
What the Persecuted Church Prays For
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Acts 4:5-31
Greater Is He That Is In You (Acts 3:1-4:4)
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Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. Peter and John went to the temple at the time of prayer. There, they met a man in need. He wanted something small but significant enough for him. That they couldn't provide but God had something better for the man. This brought quite the reaction and persecution. Yet God's will prevailed over man's will. To God be the glory! Whatever yo...
The Spirit Came and They Were Changed (Acts 2)
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The Spirit Came and They Were Changed (Acts 2)
You Can Make Decisions Like the Early Believers Did
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What decisions do you need to make? How do you make them? Who do you call on for advice? What process do you go through? In Acts 1, we see how the band of brothers and sisters in Christ, before they even officially became the Church at Pentecost, came to making an important decision: the replacement of Judas Iscariot. Their example and methodology in making this critical decision helps you and ...
Passing the Baton and Rising to the Occasion: An Introduction to the Book of Acts
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Jesus rose from the dead. Over 500 witnesses attested to seeing Him alive. For 40 days, He taught His disciples what they were to expect next. And then He ascended to heaven. The baton had been passed and now the apostles were in charge. As Jesus did to the apostles and they did to the generation following them, we have the baton passed to us and must then pass it on. Our message is the gospel ...
Little People, Big God: Mordecai and Esther vs Haman
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Little People, Big God: Mordecai and Esther vs Haman
The Problem with Building a Utopia (a Perfect World for Everyone)
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The Problem with Building a Utopia (a Perfect World for Everyone)
Little People Big God: Jael vs. Sisera
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Little People Big God: Jael vs. Sisera
Little People, Big God: David vs Goliath
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Little People, Big God: David vs Goliath
We Should Rejoice in the Coming Provision of a New Heaven and Earth
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We Should Rejoice in the Coming Provision of a New Heaven and Earth
The Two Most Important Judgments
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The Two Most Important Judgments
The Reign of Jesus, The Messiah-Savior
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The Reign of Jesus, The Messiah-Savior
Europe, NATO and the Coming Anti-Christ
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Europe, NATO and the Coming Anti-Christ
The Coming Invasion of Israel
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The Coming Invasion of Israel
Be At Peace
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Be At Peace
The Rapture
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The Rapture
Your Testimony Is Worth Sharing
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Your Testimony Is Worth Sharing
How to Have a Resilient Faith
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How to Have a Resilient Faith
We Should Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land
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We Should Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land
Growing Older in Christ
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Growing Older in Christ
A Father Like Noah
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A Father Like Noah
Cain and Abel: Flesh vs Spirit Living
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Cain and Abel: Flesh vs Spirit Living
Abigail: A Beautiful Heart Used of God
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Abigail: A Beautiful Heart Used of God
How We Can Move from Loss to Gain (The Example of Ruth)
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How We Can Move from Loss to Gain (The Example of Ruth)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 День тому

    Thank God

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 11 днів тому

    Thank Jesus Christ 🙏

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 18 днів тому

    Thank God

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 Місяць тому

    I see your church on u 2 today

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 Місяць тому

    Thank God and thank Jesus Christ

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 Місяць тому

    Thank God

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 Місяць тому

    Our church our church has smoke huh thing is cancer today Bill

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 Місяць тому

    People not put trump as lax god he not god Jesus Christ is god

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 Місяць тому

    Amen

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 Місяць тому

    I see your church on u 2 today

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 2 місяці тому

    I see your church on u 2 today

  • @alexshaw7618
    @alexshaw7618 2 місяці тому

    ❤Amen brother

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 2 місяці тому

    Amen

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 2 місяці тому

    Amen

  • @georgew.5639
    @georgew.5639 2 місяці тому

    😊

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 2 місяці тому

    Amen

  • @MisterNewman
    @MisterNewman 2 місяці тому

    Amen!

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 3 місяці тому

    Anen

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 3 місяці тому

    Amen

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 4 місяці тому

    People at work they thank God We areid trump as lax he not god Jesus Christ is god

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 5 місяців тому

    Amen

  • @johnpeterson4868
    @johnpeterson4868 5 місяців тому

    No pretrib rapture Jn.6,39,40,44,54 Jesus said All on the last, and Paul said at the last trumpet Rev 11,15

    • @firstbaptistofbristol6139
      @firstbaptistofbristol6139 5 місяців тому

      Thank you, John. There are different perspectives on this. Thank you for yours. The last day here spoken of by Jesus is not a 24 hour day but a period of time encompassing all that God will do in the end time. I noticed you didn't present your counterpoint from the passage as I did. Also, Revelation was written by inspiration of God, the human author being John. The passage you cite is the seventh trumpet of the trumpet judgments. Much more is yet to come as you read on. The angel's announcement is declaring what shall be as a result.

  • @Frank-st6gd
    @Frank-st6gd 5 місяців тому

    Proof of A Pre trib Rapture. Pay Attention to the Cloud and Clouds Jesus appears In and With. Acts chapter 1 verses 9 10 11 Cloud. In Red Luke chapter 21 verses 27 and 28 Jesus is coming In A Cloud the Rapture. In Revelation chapter 1 verse 7 Jesus is coming With the Clouds when he comes back to the Mt of Olive the second coming KJV.

    • @firstbaptistofbristol6139
      @firstbaptistofbristol6139 5 місяців тому

      I wouldn't read too much into cloud or clouds. Notice that a cloud hid Him from their sight (that doesn't necessarily mean there was only one cloud). Jesus rising in bodily form, ascending to heaven, wouldn’t need any more than one cloud to hide Him from their sight.

    • @Frank-st6gd
      @Frank-st6gd 5 місяців тому

      @@firstbaptistofbristol6139 Remember Moses followed a cloud by Day and A piller of Fire by night. Too me it is what it said. Have a blessed Day Amen 🙏

    • @firstbaptistofbristol6139
      @firstbaptistofbristol6139 5 місяців тому

      You too, Frank. Thanks for watching and your perspective.

    • @Frank-st6gd
      @Frank-st6gd 5 місяців тому

      @@firstbaptistofbristol6139 GOD bless you Always. Have a blessed Day Amen 🙏👍

  • @servantfromthelordyeshuaha
    @servantfromthelordyeshuaha 5 місяців тому

    GOOD DONE, AND SPEAK MORE AND MORE ABOUT IT PASTOR, AN CHURCHES, ESPECIALY THE BAPTIST CHURCHES AMONG OTHERS MUST BE PREPARED FOR THE RAPTURE, BECAUSE ITS GOING TO PAS VERY SOON NOW, MANY WILL BE LEFT BEHIND BECAUSE THEY LIVED NOT IN HOLYNESS, AND THOUGHT IT WOULD BE IN YEARS FROM NOW BUT SUDDENLY IT HAPPEND, GOD BLESS YOU 😊PASTOR, SHALOM!

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 5 місяців тому

    Amen

  • @TheGloryofGod-Au
    @TheGloryofGod-Au 5 місяців тому

    Lacks enthusiasm

    • @firstbaptistofbristol6139
      @firstbaptistofbristol6139 5 місяців тому

      Hey, I looked at your page. I hope things get better with the job and the stress you are under. May God make a way for you.

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 5 місяців тому

    Thank God

  • @burnellalancaster2302
    @burnellalancaster2302 5 місяців тому

    Thanks Pastor. I enjoyed the sermon

  • @petersmith2670
    @petersmith2670 7 місяців тому

    Good church sevice

  • @tedzaya13300
    @tedzaya13300 11 місяців тому

    ✝️🇺🇸🙏🕊

  • @tedzaya13300
    @tedzaya13300 11 місяців тому

    ✝️🇺🇸🙏🕊

  • @MisterNewman
    @MisterNewman Рік тому

    Another great reminder to trust God. Thanks Bill.

  • @jenniferadels2735
    @jenniferadels2735 Рік тому

    Yes!! I love how you put it, "don't allow the enemy to high jack you..." We have been studying on soul ties, and one of the things we have learned time and time again is that the enemy has to have permission, an invitation to enter in. So we are reminded to be sober and vigilant because the enemy is roaming to find the weakest prey.... so having a prayer life and a Biblical study life is a matter of life and death. Prayer brings you close to God in intimacy....A parent, child relationship, and His word is life, instruction, direction, protection, and the strength we need to continue to fight the good fight, even when we may find ourselves in the miry clay. Awesome word, Pastor Bill.... thank you for the encouragement, nourishment ,and love from above 💖🙏🏻💖🙌🏻💖🛡🗡🥳✝️♾️💖🫶🏻

  • @alfredowhite4896
    @alfredowhite4896 2 роки тому

    Amen Brother

  • @faithandleadership101
    @faithandleadership101 2 роки тому

    Awesome Relevant message Pastor Smith, thank you for doing such needed work. Keep going

  • @tutuhart3680
    @tutuhart3680 2 роки тому

    Amen

  • @tutuhart3680
    @tutuhart3680 2 роки тому

    Amen

  • @tutuhart3680
    @tutuhart3680 2 роки тому

    Amen Heal the World my God.

  • @iamlordstarbuilder5595
    @iamlordstarbuilder5595 2 роки тому

    This lecture contains one critical flaw, never answering the most important question: _how can the Bible be trusted?_ Without first consulting the Bible or the readers of it, how can one determine whether the Bible is true to any degree at all?

    • @firstbaptistofbristol6139
      @firstbaptistofbristol6139 2 роки тому

      That's a good question and a topic for yet another sermon. One of the key areas is in the arena of prophecy. Many prophecies given long in advance foresaw what otherwise would seem unseeable. Thanks for watching and interacting.

    • @iamlordstarbuilder5595
      @iamlordstarbuilder5595 2 роки тому

      @@firstbaptistofbristol6139 Vague prophecies likely to be fulfilled (like "you will die someday") aren't quite the same as verifiable data, which indicates a quite different universe than the Bible presents (for example, heliocentrism, round earth, and gaseous atmosphere).

    • @firstbaptistofbristol6139
      @firstbaptistofbristol6139 2 роки тому

      not vague. Specific prophecies, like that of Isaiah in Isaiah 53, of Jesus' death, burial and resurrection, several hundred years before his arrival on this earth. Prophecies of kingdoms and the transfer of kingdoms in the book of Daniel. When I was young, yes, there was a "prophet" who would appear on tabloids at the supermarket just before the New Year. She would prophesy of things and most of them were general "duh" prophecies that most likely come true but even then most of her prophecies were off the mark. The Bible states that the true test of a prophet is if the prophecies come true. You asked about the Bible's reliability. That is one way to test its reliability. Do some research yourself on that. Jesus even predicted his death, burial and resurrection repeatedly before they happened, in specificity. There were eyewitnesses back then (over 500 in total - see 1 Corinthians 15) of his resurrection, many who were still alive at the time of that writing. Paul the apostle wrote that to the church at Corinth as if to say, go ask them yourself.

    • @firstbaptistofbristol6139
      @firstbaptistofbristol6139 2 роки тому

      Isaiah spoke of a round earth several hundred years before Christ (over 2700 years ago). Isaiah 40:22

  • @burnellalancaster2302
    @burnellalancaster2302 2 роки тому

    Thanks Pastor

  • @jenniferadels2735
    @jenniferadels2735 2 роки тому

    Psalm 145💖🙏🏻💖🙌🏻💖😊

    • @firstbaptistofbristol6139
      @firstbaptistofbristol6139 2 роки тому

      Love verse 4

    • @jenniferadels2735
      @jenniferadels2735 2 роки тому

      Verse 8 and 9 for me... His character, such a loving Father💖💖

    • @firstbaptistofbristol6139
      @firstbaptistofbristol6139 2 роки тому

      @@jenniferadels2735, and 18-20a: The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and save them. The Lord preserves all who love Him,

  • @burnellalancaster2302
    @burnellalancaster2302 2 роки тому

    Amen

  • @nicolemadsen5847
    @nicolemadsen5847 2 роки тому

    Amen!

  • @georgew.5639
    @georgew.5639 2 роки тому

    I had to explain this to a friend today.

    • @firstbaptistofbristol6139
      @firstbaptistofbristol6139 2 роки тому

      Thanks for listening, George! I hope your friend is encouraged to trust God and hold close to Him in tough times .

  • @burnellalancaster2302
    @burnellalancaster2302 2 роки тому

    Thanks Pastor

  • @burnellalancaster2302
    @burnellalancaster2302 3 роки тому

    Thank you Pastor

  • @burnellalancaster2302
    @burnellalancaster2302 3 роки тому

    Thanks Pastor

  • @sharonlisy920
    @sharonlisy920 3 роки тому

    I will cherish this sermon, I need to remember that God is strong and can lift me up even when I am not aware of others that are self-led into the darkness.

  • @MisterNewman
    @MisterNewman 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this reminder. 🙂

  • @MisterNewman
    @MisterNewman 3 роки тому

    Good stuff