Gold Country Baptist Church

Pastor Scott Méndez has been faithfully preaching and teaching the word of God in the back country of Idaho and surrounding areas to the various small churches that hunger for Sound doctrine. Listen, as he explains from the Word of God with sound ministry experience.

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Let’s all pray like this

God’s care for women in history and careful distinctions for women in ministry

How to turn from listening to ourselves (in our feelings or emotions) to preaching to ourselves (God’s truth, hope in God)

Our church has lost two officers from our congregation this past year, one in the line of duty. The sacrifices they make and scriptures that speak to what they do are significant and this message is much needed by our society

The core truth regarding the believer's assurance and joy!

County health updates, fall startup prayers, children's ministries, churches facing State / county harrassment over indoor meetings, Black Lives Matter, marxism, and Bible questions

For personal or family or group discussion after the message to help apply further the message 1st point: Thank God for Christ’s inheritance (v. 12) - How does giving thanks relate to joy in the end of v. 12? - How does Ephesians 1:3, 18, and 5:8-9 fill out this concept of being an heir and child of the light? How can you apply that specifically? 2nd point: Thank God for Christ’s deliverance (v. 13) - How does the word ‘delivered / rescued’ help fill out the picture of being saved? - How can this word picture in v. 13 help you explain the gospel to unbelievers? - For further study and reflection: 1 Peter 2:9-17 (to apply to how we speak and interact regarding our godless society and government) 3rd point: Thank God for Christ’s kingdom (v. 13b) - Which of the ‘transferred’ illustrations stood out to you and why (POW, hostage, new realm like Narnia, etc.) and why? - How do you know when you’re living in light of your enthroned King (3:1-2)? 4th point: Thank God for Christ’s redemption (v. 14) - What most encouraged you from this last point about slaves to sons? - How does Colossians 3:12-13 apply 1:14 and what do you need to put on today? - For personal reflection: is there someone you need to forgive or ask forgiveness from?

Historical and practical perspective on pandemics and the people of God, including church shut downs in America inn 1918

Here are some application questions and helps for us to apply rejoicing and being glad, taken from Colossians 1:3-8. Take time after the message to share with others verbally, or electronically (by text to those you're in contact with, by comment on Facebook, video on Marco Polo, etc.) 1. What is something you've been thankful for lately in light of all that's going on? 2. How have you been encouraged to see people loving each other in the family of Christ? 3. Where have you seen the Gospel bearing fruit in recent weeks in those you know?

Here are some application questions and helps for us to apply rejoicing and being glad, taken from Colossians 1:3-8. Take time after the message to share with others verbally, or electronically (by text to those you're in contact with, by comment on Facebook, video on Marco Polo, etc.) 1. What is something you've been thankful for lately in light of all that's going on? 2. How have you been encouraged to see people loving each other in the family of Christ? 3. Where have you seen the Gospel bearing fruit in recent weeks in those you know?

For link to the neighbor outreach card that is referenced in the latter application part of the message, go to below link: https://playpdf.SermonAudio.com/media/324201823505535/324201823505535.pdf

Even though there are verses in the Book of Proverbs (called Míshlê (מִשְלֵי) in Hebrew) which favorably mention the rod (shebet שֵׁבֶט) as a form of corporal punishment, namely Proverbs 10:13, Proverbs 22:15, Proverbs 23:13-14, Proverbs 26:3, and Proverbs 29:15, corporal punishment is being attacked in society as a form of "child abuse." This attack on corporal punishment is even present in apostate churches like the PCUSA as well. While apostate churches can attack corporal punishment as "abusive", they can condone abortion as a "woman's right to chose". If we do not rightfully exercise the rod as a form of discipline, then we will produce generations of rebels.

Fantastic sermon , thank you Pastor !.