Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Web Wednesday - Joshharris.com


Visit Joshharris.com to find out more information on the author of "Boy Meets Girl" and "I Kissed Dating Goodbye." It is interesting to hear his views. It looks like a good blog. Check it out.


Monday, September 29, 2008

Talk Tuesday - Dating?


This weekend we had a heated discussion on the topic of the ONE. If you are not sure of what I am talking about take a look at last week's Talk Tuesday. One topic that also came up was on the subject of dating. When should we date? Should we date? Has anyone read "Boy Meets Girl" or "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" by Joshua Harris? I am interested to hear what you think.

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Sunday, September 28, 2008

Movie Monday - The Room


This is a skit called "The Room" from "I kissed dating goodbye" by Joshua Harris. Take a look at it. It is pretty good.



Sermon Sunday


It's Sunday again. Post a summary of your Sunday sermon by clicking on the comments link below. If you heard a good sermon on the radio please share it with us. God Bless.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Scripture Saturday - Love – Take a second look.

We all know 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.


Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.


Love never fails.


We hear it at every wedding but do we really believe it or apply it to our relationships. My wife and I did a marriage talk on conflict resolution and used this scripture in our message. When I was doing my research for the talk, God lead me to this scripture and I looked at it in a new way. It is really a blueprint for our relationships, especially our marriages. The verse says love is patient, love is kind….it is not rude… How many times have we gotten into arguments and forgotten this. If we really believe in Christ, if we really believe in love…love never fails. So if you are having problems in your marriage, remember love never fails. Read this scripture over and over again. Let the truth of the Word of God resonate in your heart. And remember …love never fails.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Testimony Thursday


Has God done something good in your life? Post it and share it with us.

Prayer Request


If you need prayer post it by clicking on the comments link below. We will lift you up in prayer.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Web Wednesday - Focus on the Family


The theme for this week seems to be marriage, so the website for the week is Focus on the Family. This is a good resource for anything to do with marriages and parenting.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Talk Tuesday - The ONE


I have a Question for everyone. Do you think that God has ONE person in mind for you to get married to or do you just meet a person, fall in love and get married? I have had debates with people saying that it is impossible that God created one person just for you. What do you think?

Click on the comments link to post your response. Come on don't be afraid to share your views. You can even post anonymously.

Monday, September 22, 2008

Movie Monday - Fireproof


If you live in America you have to go see Fireproof this weekend. The movie is from the makers of Facing the Giant. Visit www.fireproofthemovie.com for more details.


Sunday, September 21, 2008

Sermon Sunday


It's time to share your Sunday Sermon with the BGO community. Click on the comments link to post a summary of the message you heard at your church.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Scripture Saturday, - Jeremiah 29:11


For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.


I felt that someone had to hear this verse today. Although it may not seem so, God has a plan for your life. May you be encouraged by this Word.


Share your favorite scripture verse by clicking on the comments link below.

Friday, September 19, 2008

Fun Friday


Hi BGO Community members, please post the latest events in your city by clicking on the 'comments' link below. Keep us informed!

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Prayer Request


Hey BGO Community, haven't heard from you in quite some time! Anyhooo, today is Testimony Thursday and Prayer Request time. Please click on the comments link below to add your prayer request. If you are unsure how to do so, go to the 'help label' on the left hand side. Please remember to pray for young Paula- a beautiful 1 yr old who was just diagnosed with cancer of the spine. Jesus can heal and do all things, nothing is impossible for our God. Please pray for her and her parents. She is a joyful, beautiful baby girl who loves music. She is His child! On behalf of her parents, we would like to thank you in advance for storming the kingdom of heaven for baby Paula.

Testimony Thursday


Please submit your testimony today! It is so encouraging to hear what God is doing in the lives of others. Revelations 12: 13, "They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony." Click on the 'comments' link or go to the 'help' label for instructions on how to add your testimony. By clicking on the comments link you can also view the testimony of others. Be encouraged and God bless!

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Web Wednesday - Biblemap.org


If you want to know where certain events took place in the bible visit Biblemap.org. It is a free bible atlas that uses the power of Google Maps. Have fun.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Talk Tuesday-The Unseen


Our journey with the Lord is one of constant growth and stretching. Our imagination is stretched as our faith grows. We are required to trust God, whom we cannot see, while standing in the midst of our trials which we do see. That does not mean that we do not have to pass through the fires. It does mean, however, that we will not get burned (Isaiah 43:2) In 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 the apostle Paul reminds us that:

"... our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."

Isn't comforting to know that God does not waste our pain? I find it brings me peace. I know that my Abba Father is transforming me more into His image and likeness, developing Christ-likeness in me. It is like the awful tasting medicine that your parents gave you as a child. You hated it but it made you better and stronger.

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." James 1:2-4

God is faithful. I am attempting to lay at the foot of the cross what is seen in exchange for what is unseen.

Hebrews 11:1
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."

May God strengthen you as you face life's rugged terrain.

Monday, September 15, 2008

Movie Monday - Completely


This song is from the movie "Facing the Giants." It is such a beautiful song. We hope you like it.


Sunday, September 14, 2008

Sermon Sunday


Hi Everyone! This post is from one of our faithful BGO community members, Brenda. Enjoy!

On three extraordinary nights at APC, Pastor Stuart Mulligan (former senior pastor) taught on a Glimpse of Heaven His teachings were divided as follows:

Week 1- REAP: be Ready, be Encouraged, be Active and be Pure while awaiting the return Jesus Christ.

Week 2- Payday Someday – We will all stand before the Living God to give an account of our stewardship – the Great White Throne Judgment.

Week 3- Heaven - Welcome Home!!

I thought I would share my notes from week 3 with you!

In thinking about Heaven, we have sketches, but not all the details. John provides some basic facts about Heaven. “Let not your heart be troubled…” The one thing we do know is there will be a multitude of surprises, John 14: 1-6 & Revelations 21: 1-7.

Four things Jesus teaches about Heaven:

1. Heaven is a real place – “I go to prepare a place for you…”

2. Heaven is a commodious place “there are many mansions.” Rev. 7: 9, “I saw a great multitude…”

3. Heaven is a glorious place – a place where there will be no night/darkness, lit only by the glory of our God. “Where I am there you may be also.” In describing the glory of God, he emphasized the face that, the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ is of utmost in Heaven.

4. Heaven is an accessible place – “you know where I am going.” “I am the WAY.” The vilest offender who truly believes has equal access to Heaven.“

John received a vision and records, paints a picture of Heaven for us.

Revelations 21:7.

So what will we be doing in Heaven?

1. Heaven will be a life of Fellowship:

Rev. 22:4, We will see the Lord and talk to Him face to face. Then there is the eternal fellowship with all God’s people. We will have the opportunity to speak to our heroes (Moses, David, Ruth, Luke, Paul.)

2. A Life of Rest:

Rev. 14:13, We will rest from our labour, from the drudgery of back-breaking work in this life.

3. A Life of Full Knowledge:

1Cor 13:12, “now we know in part, then we shall know…” The great prospect of Heaven will be to have questions answered and explanations for those difficult times. Things that have happened in our family, to friends – in Heaven we will understand!

4. A Life of Holiness:

Rev. 21:27, John outlines the things we will never find in Heaven. No impurity!

5. A Life of Joy:

Rev. 21:4, our tears shall be wiped away – there will be no funerals in Heaven, no cancer, no pain, no suffering and NO more crying. We will be made whole by our Father in Heaven.

6. A Life of Service:

No more curse – His servants shall serve Him! There will be specific responsibilities for each of us – and we will be fully rewarded…AMEN!

7. A life for abundance:

Rev. 21:7. “He that overcomes shall inherit all things.” All things that are good will be given to those who love Jesus!

8. A life Worship:

Rev. 19:1. We shall sing a new song according to John, the Revelator. Heaven is a place of magnificent worship. Every tongue, creed and tribe will bow down and worship the King of Kings and Lord of ALL Lords, King Jesus!

In conclusion, Pastor Mulligan reminded us that many of us have unsaved Loved Ones and the truth is, you are either with God or against Him. We MUST continue to seek the Lord for those who are lost in our families, communities and throughout the Nations.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Testimony Thursday


Click on the comments link below to post your testimony. There was a late post for last Testimony Thursday. It is a really good one. If you get a chance take a look at it.

Prayer Request


If you have any prayer request please click on the comments link to post it and we will pray for you.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Web Wednesday - Inspiration.net


The website for this week is Inspiration.net. You can find video sermons of some of the more popular ministers on this website.

Share your favorite website with us by clicking on the comments link below.

Talk Tuesday -Your Treasure


Do you often ponder life and wonder what it's all about? We rise early, go to work, come home and prepare for the next day. It is a cycle that is an integral part of life, but it is not life itself. We live in an age where materialism has been elevated to a god-like status. We work to survive but are some of us living to work? What is your main focus- your treasure?

Jesus says this in Matthew 6:20-21

"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

If Jesus is your treasure, then even daily, mundane tasks can take on new meaning.

Colossians 3:23

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men
"

We can let our light shine-the light of Jesus Christ in our hearts- so as to give testimony to His love, presence and goodness in our lives. We are called to be the salt of the earth, making those around us thirst for the living water that Jesus promised. In John 8:12 Jesus says,

"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

Brothers and sisters, be encouraged in the Lord as you walk daily with Him. Keep Him at the center of your lives so that even the mundane things can take on new meaning and bring glory to Him. Be blessed!

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Movie Monday - God's Picture Skit


Here is another skit that really touched us. Remember to click on the comments link to add your comments.

Sermon Sunday


I would like everyone to look at this sermon from Sherwood Baptist Church. The title of the sermon is "How to Fireproof your family." There is a challenge for husbands and a good story for single people. The sermon is after the trailer for the movie and worship. Men it is time to take up your position in the family. I pray you will enjoy it.

Thank you for posting your Sunday Sermons. It really blesses us when you share what is going on in your local church. If you are new to posting on a Blog click on "How to add a comment" under Labels in the left column.

Have a great Lord's Day.

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Scripture Saturday - Habakkuk 2:2-4


The Scripture verse for today comes from Habakkuk 2:2-4

Then the LORD answered me and said:

“ Write the vision
And make it plain on tablets,
That he may run who reads it.
For the vision is yet for an appointed time;
But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie.
Though it tarries, wait for it;
Because it will surely come,
It will not tarry.
“ Behold the proud,
His soul is not upright in him;
But the just shall live by his faith.

As I was looking at the making of the movie for Flywheel, the first movie from the makers of Facing the Giants, I heard one of the producers mention this verse. They posted it above the Macs they were working on to produce the film. I am using it now to encourage me with the visions God has given me.

Has God given you a vision? Do you have a vision hidden away on a scrap of paper somewhere in your house? Well it's time to find it. If God has birth a vision in your heart maybe He wants you to act on it now. No matter how BIG or small it is, give it to God. "The just shall live by faith." Believe that He can do it. Don't be afraid of trying.

Friday, September 5, 2008

Fun Friday - Jesus in the City


Hey guys... Jesus in the City is on this Saturday. It is in Toronto. Check out the website for more details.

http://www.jesusinthecity.com/html/home.htm

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Testimony Thursday

Please add your testimony by clicking on the comments link below. Remember, ONE CHRISTIAN'S TESTIMONY IS ALSO ANOTHER CHRISTIAN'S TREASURE!

Prayer Request

Click on the comments link to add your prayer requests. We will lift up your needs to the Lord. We also encourage all other community members of Biblegrouponline to partner with us in prayer.

"Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Web Wednesday - PurposeDrivenLife.com


PurposeDrivenLife.com is the website from the popular book The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. On the website there is a message from Rick that you should see and share with others.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Talk Tuesday-Walk By Faith Not By Sight

This really moved me during my devotional time. I felt led to share it with you. It is long, please bear with me. I'll just start with a bit of Old Testament history. Please share your thoughts.

Judah was taken under siege by Babylon during the reign of Jehoiachin (Jeconiah), King of Judah. Jehoiachin and the people of Judah were deported to Bablyon (Jeremiah 29:2). A remnant was left in Judah under the reign of King Zedekiah, who was appointed by the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar. The Prophet Jeremiah had fortold of the Babylonian invasion and the 70 year occupation decreed by the Lord. The Lord instructed them to submit to the Babylonians, as this was the Lord's punishment for their spiritual unfaithfulness. False prophets arose promising victory over Babylon with 2 years (Jeremiah 28). The Prophet Jeremiah was persecuted by his own people for speaking the word of the Lord.

Jerusalem falls, King Zedekiah is captured and more people are deported to Babylon (2 Kings 25, Jeremiah 52). King Nebuchadnezzar appoints Gedeliah to be Governor over the remnant in Judah. The Jewish people are comforted as one of their own is in a place of leadership. Those dispersed among foreign countries return to Judah. Gedeliah the Governor is assisinated (Jeremiah 41). The Jewish people are eventually rescued by Johanan son of Kareah. They are heading to Egypt as a place of refuge from the Babylonians.

They are weary, tired, hurt, confused, hungry, desiring shelter and protection. They have purposed in their hearts to return to Egypt as they seek refuge from Babylonia. The people remember the Lord their God and seek Jeremiah the Prophet for a word from the Lord. Aware of their past disobedience, they say to Jeremiah (Jeremiah 42:5-6),

"May the LORD be a true and faithful witness against us if we do not act in accordance with everything the LORD your God sends you to tell us. Whether it is favorable or unfavorable, we will obey the LORD our God, to whom we are sending you, so that it will go well with us, for we will obey the LORD our God."

The people of Judah understand the concept of obedience and blessing. In their darkest moment they seek the Lord and promise obedience. In Jeremiah 42:7-18 the Lord answers. He instructs the people to remain in Judah where it will go well with them. However, if they insist on going to Egypt, they will perish by the sword, famine and plague. Jeremiah was accused of lying (Jeremiah 43:1-3) and the people proceeded to Egypt.

Have you ever wondered why a people who constantly witnessed the glory of the Lord would turn away in disobedience so frequently? I only need to look at myself for that answer. How many times have I walked by sight and not by faith? The people of Judah were instructed by the Lord, yet they chose to trust in what they saw instead of in the unseen God who revealed His might to them throughout their generations. Hebrews 11 states that

vs 6 'And without faith it is impossible to please God'

vs 1 'Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.'

I want to urge you to TRUST HIM today. I felt led to share this as the Lord has been stretching my faith and patiently teaching me to walk by FAITH and not by SIGHT. Whatever you are facing today, let me exhort you to TRUST and OBEY. The God who you do not see will work out the situation that you do see, whatever it is. Seek Him, listen to Him, praise Him and obey Him. He will bless you.

Talk Tuesday - Remain in His Love

John Chapter 15:9-11, "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed My Father's commands and remain in His love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete."


The Lifehouse 'Everything' skit posted on 'Movie Monday' brings this home for me each time. What does Jesus mean when He says, 'Now remain in my love?'


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Monday, September 1, 2008

Movie Modays - Lifehouse's Everything Skit


You must look at this skit!! It is only five minutes. Don't look at this at work if you are an emotional person. I would wait till you get home. I pray this touches you as much as it touched us.




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