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"Being a Christian" [ 34:55 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1305)

#10 in the “Back to Basics” seies. This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Wednesday evening, May 16, 2007.

"Our Righteous, Gracious, Sovereign God" [ 31:36 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1342)

This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday evening, May 13, 2007, and was taken from the book of Obadiah.

Obadiah is preaching to a secure, prosperous, self-sufficient people. Sounds a lot like us sometimes. What can we learn from this small book? Mark Dever has divided Obadiah in this way: 1. Who are Gods enemies?  2. Who are God’s friends?  3. Who is God? Pastor Rod uses a similar division in bringing this book to the people at Trinity Church.

1. God pronounces judgment on Edom because:
   1. they are a proud and arrogant nation, and
   2. they oppose the people of God.
2. God shows his protection over his people, even though they are wayward. God’s people are comforted.
3. God sovereignly proclaims his reign over all the peoples of the earth in the last line of Obadiah: “…and the kingdom shall be the Lord’s.”

Application for us today: 1. What are we trusting in? 2. Are we telling the whole truth about the nature of God?

"Genuine Christianity" [ 40:30 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1314)

This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday morning, May 13, 2007, and was taken from Mark 2:18-3:6.

1. vs. 18-22: The joy-filled nature of the Christian faith stands in stark contrast to the lifelessness of a religion of rules.
2. vs. 23-28: Genuine Christianity places a premium on the grace of God rather than a slavish devotion to custom. Jesus asserted His own authority over the Sabbath.
3. vs. 1-6: Genuine Christianity allows mercy to triumph over dogmatic tradition.

Ask yourselves: “Are we more concerned about doing things the right way, than the gospel? Are we more concerned with rules than with relationships?” We need to focus on preaching and living a full-orbed gospel.

Making a Decision [ 33:25 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1361)

#9 in the “Back to Basics” series. This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Wednesday evening, May 9, 2007, and was taken from Revelation 3:20

Authentic Christian Ministry [ 31:36 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1343)

This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday evening, May 6, 2007, and was taken from Acts 17:1-9.

An authentic Christian ministry:

1. is gospel saturated (vs. 1-4).
2. is sure to produce opposition (vs. 5-9).
3. has long-lasting results (v. 2, only three weeks ministry).

What are you doing for the kingdom of God?

The Ministry of Jesus [ 42:46 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1313)

This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday morning, May 6, 2007, and was taken from Mark 1:40-2:17.

This message tells the story of three men whose lives were for ever changed after meeting Jesus. In the account of these three encounters we get a glimpse and insight into the ministry of Jesus. Rigidly applied rules were the norm of the day in the religious establishment in Jesus.

1. In the story of the cleansing of the leper, Jesus’ ministry was to reach out and touch the lives of those whom no one else wanted to touch. Jesus defied every medical and religious principle in dealing with this man.

2. When Jesus heals the cripple, Jesus points the real need of every one of us. Looking beyond the obvious, Jesus looks into the soul and says “My son, your sins are forgiven.”

3. With the call of Levi the ministry of Jesus gives a new lease on life and new hope, by reaching out to the outcast and despised of society. Tax collectors in Jesus’ day were considered dishonest, unprincipled, and sellouts to their own people, as they worked for the occupying Romans.

In every case Jesus broke down the pre-conceived notions of the religious establishment. That is why Jesus described his ministry as “new wine”. We all too often avoid ministering and witnessing to people who are different from us. Is this carrying on the work of Jesus. Will we cary on the work of Jesus?

Enoch: The Man Who Walked With God [ 43:53 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1276)

This message by guest speaker Rev. Vance Wiley was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday evening, April 29, 2007, and was taken from Genesis 5:21-24.

Growing Older Without Getting Old [ 30:59 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1408)

This message by guest speaker Dr. Robert Cannon was delivered at Trinity Baptist church on Sunday morning, April 29, 2007 and was taken from Joshua 14:6-14.

Now What? [ 41:29 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1389)

#8 in the “Back to Basics” series. This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist church on Wednesday evening, April 25, 2007, and was taken from various passages.

Prepairing for Death [ 36:38 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1451)

Ultimate Questions #5. This Message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday evening, April 22, 2007, and was taken from various passages.

A biblical perspective of death:

• enables a divine view of life.
• demands we see death for what it is: a defeated enemy. (Acts 2:24 Hebrews 2:14,15)
• views death as a glorious promotion. (Colossians 3:1-4,  1 Peter 1:3-8)
• causes us to loose our grip on the fading glories of this present world. (1 Corinthians 7:29-32, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
• understands the value of dying daily. (Luke 9:23, Romans 8:13, Colossians 3:5)