Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Where Was I?
Monday, December 5, 2011
More Than Words
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The Halloween Question
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"We have a Trunk or Treat at our church. We probably touch both ends of the spectrum, with those that don't touch Halloween with a 40 foot pole and those who have never thought twice about it. I am the Associate Pastor of our church. My personal feeling, as well as [some of] those in the top committees of our church, is that it's a great opportunity to be visible to our community.
In the Keys, there is one road that connects everything. We are off of the Northbound lane. Everyone who wants to go somewhere will eventually go by the church. We will have live music (our Praise Band), a fire pit for s'mores, corndogs and lots of goodies to hand out. We even had a lady last year who dressed up like a Bible character and told the children Bible stories. We make it like a small fair where families can get off the street and away from the haunted houses (lots of people do this to their homes here), and get a dose of pure Love with no strings attached.
It may not be for everyone, but I have seen God bless our people, as well as the families that stop and visit."
In the Potter's Hand,
JW
Sunday, September 4, 2011
New Song for Worship: O Great Love
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
The Love Of God- Trouble
But I think God loves a deeper motivation for not being happy about others' troubles. That's why I teach my children and those to whom I minister about 1 Corinthians 13:6. "Love rejoices in the truth, but not in evil." the Love which God gives us through the Holy Spirit would never be happy when another suffers; no matter whom, no matter why.
Lord, cause me today to Love like You. Lead me to someone who needs Your AGAPE Love shown in their life, and make me an effective witness of what You desire for them.
In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
I Want To Know, Part 1
Monday, May 2, 2011
The Death of Osama bin Laden
I just don't think Jesus would dance and sing "We Are The Champions" while Satan drags another soul to hell. I pray that God keeps us, our families, our troops safe; and may we remember that people are dying without Jesus even though Jesus died to be with them.
Where does that leave those who have chosen to identify their life by the name of Jesus Christ?
In the Potter's Hand,
JonWesley
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Worship Recap 20110403
This Sunday was a special themed Sunday: Luau Sunday. The church was decked out á la an Hawaiian Luau. Sunday School was replaced with the feast. Likewise, our musical worship changed a little. Everyone was decked out in their Hawaiian best, complete with leis and Gardenias for the ladies.
We went with a more acoustic worship, including an acoustic bass and a ukulele. We have used a ukulele before with "Grace That Is Greater," á la Bart Millard; it has always been fun. But today was the first time I led out with the uke.
We had a BLAST! Clapping, praising, worshiping- it was amazing. God showed up and blessed us big.
Songs for Worship:
• I Saw The Light
• Victory In Jesus
• Grace That Is Greater
• Amazing Grace
I pray you all had an amazing meeting with God today, too.
In the Potter's Hand,
JonWesley
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Protecting The Promise
Genesis 15:1-21 (TNIV)
Most people familiar with this passage know that this is where God made the covenant with Abraham through which the promise of ultimate redemption would come; viz. the image of God walking through the blood as a picture of Jesus walking through death. In verse 11, we see Abram running off the "birds of prey."
God had instructed him to prepare a sacrifice. Abram didn't know what God was going to do. He did not know that God was about to make a promise that would ultimately change the entire world. He only knew what God had already promised, and that he was not about to let ANYTHING take that away. He was going to obey!
Has God given you a promise? Has God asked something strange of you? Has He laid something on your heart that no one understands, not even your spouse? This verse is encouragement today; do not let anything take from you what God has given. Man doesn't have to understand, you only have to obey.
Father, thank You for Your promises and promptings. Help me today to be true to what You have given me, and let me not stray from the path You have laid before me. I trust You, Lord. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Email Change
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In the Potter's Hand,
JonWesley Barnhill, Associate Pastor/Minister of Music
First Baptist Church of Key Largo
99001 OVS HWY, Key Largo, FL 33037
305.304.1526
jonwesley@live.com
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