Greater Than Gold - North Parkersburg Baptist

Revealing Jesus

October 27, 2024 • Pastor Mike Towner • Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9, Romans 10:13

As we close out our "Greater Than Gold" Fall Focus series, isn't it amazing to reflect on how great the Word of God is! The more we reflect on the scriptures, the more Jesus reveals Himself to us, and the more we ultimately understand about his purpose, power, and will for our lives.

Using Scripture To Save Lives

October 20, 2024 • Pastor Mike Towner • 1 John 4:20–21, Ephesians 4:29, Mark 2:23–28, Matthew 15:3–9, Matthew 19:3–9

The scriptures are FULL of God's Word; transformative and life giving wisdom to all who seek it. As disciples, we are called to dive into scripture, let it transform us from the inside out, and use it to bring transformation to others. Embrace the living Word, let it shape your life, and watch how God uses it to impact the world through you!

Defeating Temptation Like Jesus

October 13, 2024 • Pastor Mike Towner • Psalm 119:11, James 1:14–15, Matthew 4:1–10, James 4:6

Scripture exposes how bad sin is and reveals how good God’s way is. Defeating temptation relies on 3 steps: 1.) Identify your temptation 2.) Find a Bible verse to fight with 3.) Commit it to memory As Christians, we fight temptation on our knees, armed with the Word of God in our hearts!

The Bible Is A Big Deal

September 8, 2024 • Pastor Mike Towner

Throughout the generations we can all agree "The Bible is a big deal". The Bible is also an amazing account of God's love for his creation from beginning to end. But the Bible is so much more than a beloved and revered text. The Bible is essential to know God’s character, our condition, the cure, and how to conduct our lives in response to God’s undeserved compassion. The Bible really is a BIG deal and must become a vital part of our daily lives!

Where Did The Bible Come From?

September 15, 2024 • Pastor Mike Towner • Matthew 4:4, Luke 24:44, Proverbs 14:12, Hebrews 4:12, Colossians 3:16

Hebrews 4:12 (ESV): "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." The Bible is the living, breathing Word of God, given to us so that we would draw near to Him.

Is The Bible Still Relevant?

September 22, 2024 • Pastor Mike Towner • Matthew 4:3–4, Mark 7:6–9, Matthew 24:37–39, Matthew 19:4–6, John 10:35

Is the Bible still relevant? For many historical relics of the past, their relevance to today's society and social norms is non-existent. The Bible however, is intentionally timeless. There's a reason Christians commonly refer to the Bible as "The Living Word". The Word of God (the Bible) was given to us in such a way that it's message remains timeless thousands of years later, and will remain timeless for generations. When we read the Word of God, we are communing with God, the same God yesterday, today, and forever!

Who Gets The Final Say?

September 29, 2024 • Pastor Mike Towner

Who gets the final say in our lives matters! All too often we let culture creep in and guide the decisions we make in our lives. Someone has to have the final say. We can continue to be influenced by the world, OR, we can submit to our firm foundation in Christ. So who gets the final say in your life: culture, or Christ?

How To Live Under The Authority Of Scripture

October 6, 2024 • Pastor Tim Cinnamon • Matthew 3:13–15, James 1:22–25, Matthew 26:36–39, Hebrews 4:12, Luke 2:46–47

It’s really difficult to be under the authority of scripture when you think you’ve mastered the truth. There's a reason the Bible is called "The living Word of God"; it's meant to be not only read daily, but lived. When we become complacent with scripture in our lives, we are depriving ourselves of the lifegiving truth God has written for us.