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Choosing Hope

Feeling a bit sad at the moment? Here’s some encouragement. Our Daily Bread - October 27, 2020 - Choosing Hope But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD. Micah 7:7 READ MICAH 7:2–7 I am one of millions of people worldwide who suffer from SAD (seasonal affective disorder), a type of depression common in places with limited sunlight due to short winter days. When I begin to fear winter’s frozen curse will never end, I’m eager for any evidence that longer days and warmer temperatures are ...

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

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Connection is Essential!

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The Story of Two Kens

Saying, “Thank you.” is not only encouraging to the one to whom it is said; being thankful is also good for the one expressing thanks. The words below offer great motivation to put on a thankful attitude. Turning Point-Dr. David Jeremiah - Monday, October 26, 2020 - The Story of Two Kens [We] shall see His face. Revelation 22:4 In 1951, a red-headed toddler named Ken Beeton fell into the Manning River in Australia. He was eighteen months old. A nine-year-old boy named Ken Gibson was walking ...

YOU Can’t Follow Jesus - Part 3

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YOU Can’t Follow Jesus! Part 2

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Beyond Our Imagination

Maybe the thought of going to heaven one day sounds a bit uninteresting? If so, have a read below at what awaits those who know Christ as their Saviour. Turning Point-Dr. David Jeremiah - Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - Beyond Our Imagination But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 You watched videos; you read tourist guides; you talked with neighbors who had be...

The Object of Faith

Ever feel like your faith in God is so weak; why even try? As Dr. David Jeremiah explains below, maybe the size of your faith isn’t the point. Turning Point-Dr. David Jeremiah - Wednesday, November 11, 2020 - The Object of Faith Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Mark 9:23 Modern references to “Ponzi schemes” refer to the fraudulent investment plan started by Charles Ponzi in the 1920s. He promised unrealistic rates of return—a...

Who Are You Following? Part 2

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The Object of Faith

Ever feel like your faith in God is so weak; why even try? As Dr. David Jeremiah explains below, maybe the size of your faith isn’t the point. Turning Point-Dr. David Jeremiah - Wednesday, November 11, 2020 - The Object of Faith Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Mark 9:23 Modern references to “Ponzi schemes” refer to the fraudulent investment plan started by Charles Ponzi in the 1920s. He promised unrealistic rates of return—a...

Who Are You Following?

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God is Good…Are We?

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Self-Checking

It’s easy to get sloppy with our lives and allow things to slide that should not. Dave Brannon’s comments below serve as a good reminder to “censor” our own lives. Our Daily Bread - August 30, 2020 - Self-Checking Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the LORD. Lamentations 3:40 READ LAMENTATIONS 3:37–42 Recently I read through a stack of World War II-era letters my dad sent to my mother. He was in North Africa and she was in West Virginia. Dad, a second lieutenan...

Meal & Movie Night

Join us for our next MEAL&MOVIE NIGHT, Saturday, 24 October, 5:30 pm at the Bay Baptist Auditorium, 81 Gloucester Street, Greenmeadows, Napier. No Charge. Enjoy a nice meal and a great movie - WOODLAWN! Watch the trailer below:...

Important Things

It’s strange how we make time for other “important” things but leave the most important thing undone. Dr. David Jeremiah writes: After an extended workout at the gym, or a long bike ride on a scorching day, a refreshing sports drink can restore the body’s electrolytes. After a grueling week to hit a project deadline at work, a long weekend can restore one’s strength. And after a prolonged time of trouble leading to a diminished faith, the Word of God can restore the soul.  (Turnin...

Imperfect?? That’s Perfect!!

Bay Baptist Church Service4th October 2020...

The Good…the Bad…and TRUST!

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Special Creation

Bay Baptst Church SermonMike Sales...

Being Carried by God

One of the great truths of the Christian’s journey is that our weakness allows God to use us even more effectively. Continue reading to see how Dr. David Jeremiah explains this below. Turning Point-Dr. David Jeremiah - Monday, June 1, 2020 - Being Carried by God And in the wilderness where you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a man carries his son, in all the way that you went until you came to this place. Deuteronomy 1:31 Sometimes, when a toddler is exhausted or the path is too stee...

Deception Costs! Choose Carefully!

Bay Baptist Church Service13 September 2020...

He Is Who He Said He Is" Part 2

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The Secret

Without a doubt, we all struggle with feeling discontent…the feeling that we never quite reach what we’re after. There is hope as Monica La Rose illustrates below: I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. Philippians 4:12 READ PHILIPPIANS 4:10–19 Sometimes I suspect my cat Heathcliff suffers from a bad case of FOMO (fear of missing out). When I come home with groceries, Heathcliff rushes over to inspect the contents. When I’m chopping vegetables, he sta...

He IS Who He Said He Is

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I will put my trust in Him!

The question asked most often about God is, “How can a good God allow bad things to happen?” It’s such a common question that it has it’s own name – “Theodicy,” meaning – . This question has an answer, though it isn’t quickly answered, However, Leslie Koh does a great job below in offering q quick explanation. Have a read. I will wait for the LORD . . . . I will put my trust in him. Isaiah 8:17 READ ISAIAH 8:16–18 Lela was dying of cancer, and her husband, Timothy, couldn’t...

And Why Would I Do That?

Bay Baptist Church Service - 23rd August, 2020...