Resisting The Darkness

North Parkersburg Baptist

Resisting The Darkness

June 16, 2024 • Pastor Mike Towner • Romans 12:1–2, Titus 3:1–2, Romans 8:29, 2 Timothy 3:16

To "Glow in the dark" we must resist the darkness. The first step in resisting darkness is to recognize it. Opening the word of God not only helps us recognize darkness, but it puts is directly in tune with God's plan for his people. The word of God opens our eyes to the choices we need to make to truly "Glow In The Dark"!

Not Of This World

June 2, 2024 • Pastor Mike Towner

You've probably seen or heard the phrase "In the World, But Not of It"; but have you ever really examined what it means? Being "in this world, but not of it" doesn't mean ignoring everything and everyone around us. It doesn't mean we isolate ourselves from the world. What it does mean is that as Christians, we are a beacon of light in a dark world. We shine the light of Christ's love for us brightly to and through others as Christ first loved us. We "Glow in the dark".

Know Who You Are

June 9, 2024 • Pastor Mike Towner • 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 5:14–15, John 1:12, Philippians 3:20, Ephesians 5:8–9

Identity confusion leads to worldly conformity. Identity clarity leads to glowing in the Dark. Jesus' call for our lives is clear: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." - 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV).

Shine Like Stars

June 23, 2024 • Pastor Mike Towner • Philippians 2:15, Matthew 5:14–16, Ephesians 5:8–9, Titus 2:11–14, Ephesians 2:10

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." - Matthew 5:14-16