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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Posted at 7:57 AM
On this day, in the year 1744..."In the morning, felt exceeding dead to the world, and all its enjoyments. I thought I was ready and willing to give up life and all its comforts, as soon as called to it; and yet then had as much comfort of life as almost ever I had. I longed to be perpetually and entirely crucified to all things here below, by the cross of Christ. My soul was sweetly resigned to God's disposal of me, in every regard; and I saw that nothing had happened but what was best for me. I confided in God, that he would never leave me, though I should "walk through the valley of the shadow of death." It was then my meat and drink to be holy, to live to the Lord, and die to the Lord. And I thought that I then enjoyed such a heaven as far exceeded the most sublime conceptions of an unregenerate soul; and even unspeakably beyond what I myself could conceive of at another time. I did not wonder that Peter said, "Lord, it is good to be here," when thus refreshed with divine glories. My soul was full of love and tenderness in the duty of intercession; especially felt a most sweet affection to some precious godly ministers, of my acquaintance. Prayed earnestly for dear Christians, and for those I have reason to fear are my enemies; and could not have spoken a word of bitterness, or entertained a bitter thought, against the vilest man living. Had a sense of my own great unworthiness. My soul seemed to breathe forth love and praise to God afresh, when I thought he would let his children love and receive me as one of their brethren and fellow citizens. When I thought of their treating me in that manner, I longed to lie at their feet; and could think of no way to express the sincerity and simplicity of my love and esteem of them, as being much better than myself."
Excerpted from: Diary of David Brainerd
Friday, February 26, 2010
Posted at 12:30 PM
Mark Cahill's Monthly NewsAs many of you know, Judas Iscariot is one of the most fascinating characters in the Bible. There are so many questions that I wish I could have asked him at the time he walked with Jesus....One of the things about Judas is that he carried the money bag. Jesus entrusted him with it, so more than likely, many times during his time as a Disciple, Jesus would instruct him to take money from the bag and bless the poor....
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Posted at 1:10 PM
Evangelism Training 2010Mark Cahill encourages Christians to share their faith regularly.
Hey Stranger: January 19, 2010
God's praise or man's praise: January 24 AM, 2010
Personal Evangelism Training: January 24 PM, 2010
Koza Baptist Men's Conference: February 5-7, 2010 (4 audio messages available)
Impact 1:8 February 21, 2010 (2 audio messages available)
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Posted at 8:50 AM
One Thing You Can't Do In HeavenAuthor Mark Cahill equips the Bridge Bible Fellowship to share their faith. Fortunately, we are able to listen and learn too!
Listen to the message here: One Thing You Can't Do In Heaven (9/20/2009)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Posted at 11:25 AM
Live Like You Were DyingMark Cahill motivates another congregation. What would you say if someone said, "Life beats death"?
Listen Now: September 6, 2009
Listen Now: April 19, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Posted at 3:35 PM
Rescuing SinnersMark Cahill fires up the congregation at King's Baptist Church in Vero Beach, Florida. What would you say if someone asked you, "Are you rescuing sinners"? Message recorded April 27, 2009.
Watch/Listen Now: Rescuing Sinners
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Posted at 1:27 PM
HaggaiBeing 37 years old, I decided to summarize the 37th book of the Bible. In the year 520 B.C., the prophet Haggai had several words from the Lord.
In the first word from God, the governor and the high priest over Judah were commanded to build the house of God. They were also told twice to consider their ways. The astounding result was that they obeyed!
In the second word from God, the residue of the people were instructed to be strong and fear not for God was with them. Additionally, they were reminded that the silver and gold are God's.
The third word was given to Haggai to remind the priests that their works are unclean. In spite of this, God promises to bless them. Again we see that the priests were admonished to "consider" no less than three times. They were smitten by the Lord yet would not turn.
The fourth word of the Lord was delivered by the prophet foretelling the destruction of the heathen as well as the choosing of a nation by God. This was the second time we see the shaking of heaven and earth prophesied in the book of Haggai.
As we leave our comfort zones and step out into the waters of personal evangelism, let us learn the following valuable lessons from the 37th book of the Bible. Whether it be our motives, thought life, habits, works, feelings, or words, let us "Consider [our] ways." From prayer, holiness, evangelism, to hiding God's word in our hearts, let it be said of us, that we "obeyed the voice of the LORD [our] God." As we perceive the possibility of being pummeled by the people, let us remember the words of the LORD of hosts, "fear ye not" for "I am with you." As we squirm at the cost of reaching out to the lost, let us hear the word of the LORD, "the silver is mine, and the gold is mine."
Monday, October 27, 2008
Posted at 9:20 AM
Is God Angry With America?Ray Comfort stirs up the congregation at Maranatha Fellowship Church in St. Albans, West Virginia. What would you say if someone asked, "Is God angry with America"? Message recorded October 5, 2008.
Listen Now: Is God Angry With America?
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Posted at 5:10 PM
Living Waters Monthly NewsletterThe latest Living Waters newsletter is now available on-line. Ray Comfort's ministry educates God's people in the principals of Biblical evangelism, encourages the Body of Christ to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission, and equips every individual believer with the necessary resources to practically proclaim the everlasting gospel.
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