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| "Exposed" | | Jude 17-19 “But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. They said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.” It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit.”
THIS WEEK'S BULLETIN Sunday, September 5, 2010 THIS WEEK'S SPIRITUAL SWORDSMANSHIP Sunday, September 5, 2010 | | Summer Service Schedule | |
10:30 a.m. - Worship Service
10:30 a.m. - Junior Church
6:30 p.m. - Evening Worship Service (First Sunday each month)
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Perhaps you have been like me the past little while – seemingly having my head in the ground as I hear brief summaries of what is going on around the world. This week, I began to understand more of the details of the BP oil crisis in the Gulf of Mexico and its possible ramifications should the problem not be resolved quickly. I heard of intensified confrontations in the Middle East and was reminded of the ongoing tension over geographic territory. We have attempted to help those in Haiti still trying to resume some type of “normalcy.” Did you know that such issues are referred to in the Bible? Now before you label me as a “doomsday preacher,” I am not saying that these particular events certainly announce the end of the world. Nor am I saying this is not possible. In our morning services, we have been investigating the life of Jesus. And before Jesus goes to die on a cross, he briefly speaks of the signs of the times pertaining to the end. Contrary to many television preachers who like to predict when the end will come, I believe Jesus refers to such things in an attempt to wake us from our slumber and to focus on things that are eternally significant. In other words, I believe that people too often focus solely on things that are temporal and neglect to consider their relationship to their Creator. So as you peruse news headlines, I would challenge you not to trust in the temporal security we experience in the Western world, but realize that life is fragile. And what is of utmost importance is your relationship to God. Join us Sunday mornings to see how the cross of Jesus is vital in this pursuit. In Love, Pastor Jonathan The Cross is Still Relevant The past weekend many people attended churches celebrating a significant event in history – the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It isn’t just a neat story about a good man though it has been told and retold in churches and even movie theatres. On Good Friday, we explored the events of the cross specifically. If we believe that Jesus died a violent death on a cross, it would make sense that we would want to know why this had to take place. And why we might consider it “good.” In our service, we considered some of these reasons by looking at Paul’s letter to the Romans. And in chapter 5, we are quickly reminded of what happened and why. In verse 6-12, the apostle Paul reminds us that apart from a relationship with Jesus Christ, there is nothing that we can humanly do that would reconcile a broken relationship to God. He uses words to describe us as morally weak, ungodly, sinners, and even enemies of God. Within the same paragraph, Paul includes a very significant truth that brings hope to people. And his thoughts begin with some of my favourite words in the Bible – “but God.” In Romans 5:8, Paul includes, “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” The story of the cross is still relevant today because its message continues to provide a solution to our helpless condition before God. Jesus Christ paid a debt that we were unable to pay so that we might trust him for our salvation. And this is certainly “good!” Love, Pastor Jonathan
Squamish Baptist Church. Dear SBC family, I am looking forward to our weekend as we meditate upon the great truths of the death and resurrection of Jesus. On Friday morning we will marvel at how the King of Kings would lay down his life for sinners. And we will respond by participating in Communion. It is a bittersweet reality knowing that our Saviour was nailed to a tree because we also know that the penalty of our sins would be paid that day. And we know how the story ends. The grave could not hold the Lord Jesus and we will rejoice in his resurrection Sunday morning. Recognizing that this weekend often presents us with unique opportunities to share the Gospel of Jesus with unsaved friends and family, we will not be having an additional service Sunday evening. We want you to feel no pressure to cut short any conversations you may have and enjoy your company and fellowship that evening. Praise the Lord for he has risen! For His Glory, Pastor Jonathan |
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Things Bigger Than Ourselves |
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With thousands of others, I stood among the masses to witness the arrival of the Olympic torch to Squamish. What became readily apparent to me at the celebration at Brennan Park was our desire as human beings to be a part of something big – much bigger than ourselves. If you were there, you remember all the hype about making Canada a better place and the celebration as the world comes to us for this very special occasion.
We spend much of our lives focused on ourselves – where we will go to school, what profession or recreation we will pursue, eating right and exercising. Our days are permeated with concern for self. And it is in the rare moments that we gaze at majestic mountains, or contemplate creative artwork, or celebrate an event that involves people from around the world that we are able to forget about ourselves and wonder about great and significant things.
This month we celebrate the diversity of God’s created beings. We will compete and celebrate with people of different color and different culture – just as God designed. History will culminate with a great gathering of much the same. The Bible concludes with the Book of Revelation where the Apostle John records that, “a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne…” This, too, will be the ultimate occasion where we lose sight of ourselves and focus on greater things. In this case, those who have trusted in Jesus Christ will behold his presence along with numerous others from all ages and all nations. I can’t help but ponder this glorious sight as we host so many people to our small part of the world.
Pastor Jonathan
Squamish Baptist Church
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The Word Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us |
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These words may mean nothing to you and perhaps they are confusing. This statement comes from the Gospel of John in the New Testament in the Bible (John 1:14). And in these brief few words, I would like to attempt to explain what this means and why you should care.
If you were to investigate the life and ministry of Jesus, you would find that there are many different responses to his claims and his actions. Ironically, the majority of those who believed in him were those you might least expect – the physically ill and deformed, prostitutes, and “tax-collectors and sinners.” And those who largely rejected him were considered “spiritual” or “religious.” These rejected Jesus because they misunderstood him. They expected a political entity and did not realize that the One who would be born as a baby was coming humbly to free people from their sin.
Those who have lived in Squamish for any time have witnessed the many people who come to Brackendale in the winter to view the eagles. Almost without fail, I notice the many observers with their high powered binoculars and cameras viewing the eagles at a distance across the river. And they signal to friends and families the birds that they have acquired in their lenses. I often chuckle because they often miss the birds that are directly behind them in the trees.
I believe the same is true for those looking in the wrong places to find meaning and “spirituality.” Christianity is not an obscure teaching about a distant God. When John wrote that the “Word became flesh and dwelt among us,” he is referring to Jesus, the Son of God who became a human being. And though he is the Creator of all things, he is not distant. He chose to come to us in our need.
A few verses prior to our opening statement, John indicated that “He [Jesus] was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” I implore you to investigate Jesus be numbered among those who receive him and become a child of God! - and not be one of those “who did not know him.”
Love,
Pastor Jonathan
Squamish Baptist Church
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