As I was about to toss an older edition of Parade magazine into the recyclables, I noticed Pierce Brosnan’s million-dollar smile and distinct graying hair. The caption by his photo read, “[The role of James] Bond changed my life; it was a gift that kept on giving.” Good for Pierce, I thought, without the slightest… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
…that we might bear fruit for God (Romans 7:4). Each of us has been called to bear fruit for God as a product of our fellowship with Him. It is important that we remember it is fruit for God! Therefore, it is God’s fruit to use as He pleases. It is not for us to… Read More »
“More” The View from My Place
“Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?” (Matthew 6:25). Jesus’ question is rhetorical. We know there is more to life than being preoccupied with… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
A follow up to Father’s Day. Over and over in the Scriptures we note that Jesus’ exhortations to His disciples were to believe in Him. As a man of God, what is most important is not the impact you create or the breadth of your influence or the success of your plans but the faith… Read More »
See Sermon Notes for “It’s a Glorious Thing to be a Man of God” Text Acts 4:1-13 Four things that make it a glorious thing 1. “The Resurrection” It makes the work of faith a wise investment. It is THE distinction between being a Christian and all other religions. It is a glorious truth we… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
“The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them; but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows their day is coming” (Psalm 37:12-13). The Lord doesn’t laugh because people who perpetrate evil are funny. He “laughs” because their actions can never thwart His purposes and a day is coming when… Read More »
The View From My Place – “Are You Behaving Like a Child?”
“At that time, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore,… Read More »
“Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost”
Even though we are forgiven in Christ and always have God’s favor, bad choices can still lead to painful consequences. However, while we never want to intentionally set ourselves in a difficult place because of self-defeating decisions, let us not beat ourselves up or beat ourselves down. For even when we are our own… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
Living in this information age with worldwide social media, we can be surrounded by and saturated with pithy spiritual slogans. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing but we are wise to use caution. The benefit of God’s truth is not found in how much of it we know but in how much of it we… Read More »
The View from My Place – “The Heart of the Church’s Mission”
Last Sunday my message was about how the Lord wants to use our love for each other as believers as an invitation to the world to His love. The next day a white friend of mine circulated a game on social media about being stopped by the police. I privately messaged her my response and… Read More »
