December 1, 2019 by Pastor Doug Hornok | Category: Next Sunday's Message | Tags: love, God, Jesus, gospel, spirit, bad fruit, rotten apple
What is good Fruit? We all know how to tell a good apple from a bad apple, but can do the same with the Word of God? Can we recognize when a bad fruit is presented?...
Keep ReadingDecember 1, 2019 by Pastor Doug Hornok | Tags: love, God, Jesus, friends, rights, Trucks, lost souls
As followers of Christ, how do we handle ourselves when the world and those around as attack us for our believes and our faith?...
Keep ReadingNovember 26, 2019 by James Thacher | Tags: love, God, Jesus, learning, Bacon, applied teachings, teachers
Oh, the depths of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!(Romans 11:33a, NKJV) It was a normal day, just like any other days, but today I asked myself, "How can I explore the surface of the unfathomable wisdom and knowledge of God?" I used the advice I gleaned from Francis Bacon, a 16th century scientist, statesman, and author. He asserted, "Reading makes a fu...
Keep ReadingNovember 24, 2019 by Pastor Doug Hornok | Tags: love, God, Thanksgiving, Happy, Thanks, Thankful, Thank You, Happy Holidays, Happy Thanksgiving?
Dear Precious Saints of MBC, I trust you are doing well and looking forward to the Lord's Day. This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving. A valuable lesson to learn is this:Essential to personal magnetism is Thanksgiving. Hans Seyle, the famous stress researcher claims that one attitude that influences the quality of everyday life more than any other i...
Keep ReadingNovember 17, 2019 by James Thacher | Tags: love, God, Life, Christian, Jesus, balance, balancing
Does The Bible contradict its self? Why do some sections appear to be going against what was previously written? How can we reconcile what may seem contradictory?...
Keep ReadingNovember 17, 2019 by Pastor Doug Hornok | Tags: Life, troubles, unexpected situations, God, love, Jesus,
How do we deal with adversity and the ups and downs of life, says a lot about our relationship !with God...
Keep ReadingNovember 12, 2019 by James Thacher | Tags: love, God, Marriage, Jesus, family, repentance
Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD listened and heard them; so a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the LORD and who meditate on His name. (Malachi 3:16, NKJV) Gazing at the actuarial charts, I realized that at age 83 the fact is that my projected life span was short. I've been blessed with a full and frutfiul life...
Keep ReadingNovember 10, 2019 by Pastor Doug Hornok | Tags: love, God, Jesus, salvation, gospel, peace
Telling other's about God's love is not hard, because God's love is not hard to understand. He loves us so much He gave up his only Son to die for us and our sins and all we have to do is believe and accept the gift of salvation....
Keep ReadingNovember 5, 2019 by James Thacher | Tags: love, God, Jesus, 80 years, octogenarian
The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. (Moses- Psalm 90:10 KJV) Yes, it's true you only turn 80 once. For my turn, my wife and friends threw me a great celebration for my 80th birthday. Since they urged me to share some memories, I...
Keep ReadingNovember 3, 2019 by Pastor Doug Hornok | Tags: love, God, Jesus, worry, worries, trouble, weary, weariness
Life is incredibly difficult! We all face it daily. The issues can be overwhelmingly complex and challenging. Many today are asking: Is there any hope? Can I find rest for my weary and tired soul? Next Sunday we want to share with you the incredible invitation Jesus makes to help us all find relief. He said: Come tome, all who labor and areheavy laden, and I will give ...
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