What is true joy? How can you have it? How can you learn to live for the joy that God gives and not for the happiness the world promises, but can’t deliver? How can you know the kind of joy Paul has? Follow along as we learn from Philippians 1:7-8. https://archive.org/download/philipiians-sermon-series-cbc/03-Philippians-1-7-8.mp3 Download Philippians 1:7-8 With […]
Pursuing Joy – Philippians 1:3-6
Follow along as we consider four spiritual graces to pursue that lead joy seen in verses 3-6. To know true joy as believers in Jesus we will need to pursue thankfulness, persistent prayer, partnership in the Gospel, and confidence in Christ. https://archive.org/download/philipiians-sermon-series-cbc/02-Philippians-1-3-6.mp3 Download Pursuing Joy Philippians 1:3-6 November 1, 2020 Philippians Series: 2 Chardon Baptist […]
Foundation For True Joy – Philippians 1:1-2
Christians should be the most joyful people on earth. And yet Christians are not immune to the troubles that all people face. So how do we rise above the difficulties to find true joy? Find out in this sermon on Philippians 1:1-2. https://archive.org/download/philipiians-sermon-series-cbc/01-Philippians-1-1-2.mp3 Download Philippians 1:1-2 Foundation For True Joy October 18, 2020 Philippians Series: […]
Unusual
Has this been an unusual summer for you too? Seems like every couple of days or so we’re thinking of something new we’ll remember 2020 for. This week we’re wrapping up our last work week of what we’re calling our summer. I say “calling” our summer because it’s been an unusual one for many reasons. […]
Living Wisely
Indian River Baptist Church, Indian River, Michigan…
Better Than Life
“Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.” -Psalm 63:3 These are the words that ring in my heart today after many days of people pouring out their love and concern for the work here at Camp Barakel. It was just twelve days ago that the carpenter shop and much […]
The Fire
It’s been a most interesting week at Camp Barakel. Last Saturday while our family was away from Camp I received a call that our camp carpenter shop was on fire. In fact, before anyone discovered it the fire had already consumed the building and little could have been done. The fire department responded quickly and […]
A Benediction and Blessing
My brother, Ken is here speaking each evening to the college-age volunteer staff who are here serving at camp this week. They’ve been working hard helping us make improvements this summer. He was also the speaker for our all staff fellowship on Wednesday morning. At the close of his message Wednesday morning he gave these […]