First Baptist Church of Schenevus

STOPPING JUST SHORT OF THE GOAL There is a marker on a rock near the top of Mount Washington, marking the spot where a woman climber lay down and died. She was so close to the top that she could almost hit it with a stone. A hundred steps more and she would have reached the shelter she sought, but she did not know this. Disheartened by the storm, beaten in body and distressed in spirit, she was at the end of her courage. She could not see a step ahead, so she lay down and die...d one hundred steps from her goal. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Galatians 6:9 Source: Twelve Chosen Men Who Changed the World, Curtis Hutson Submitted by the homiletics class of West Coast Baptist College If you are a born-again child of God, don’t be weary in serving the Lord and doing what is right, because you belong to the Sovereign God of the universe, the Lord Jesus Christ, who has created all things, who has forgiven you all your sins, given you eternal life, a home with Him in Heaven, who will sustain you with His strength (Philippians 4:13), and will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19). If you are not one of His, come to the Lord Jesus NOW! For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 Pastor Fred Johnson, Editor of Daily Insights 05/03/21 [email protected] 518.538.0917 LOVE & LIVE PASSIONATELY FOR CHRIST!

KNOWLEDGE MUST BE ACTED ON Scientists studied a native tribe in South America whose people have been dying prematurely for generations. After thorough investigation, the cause of premature death was determined. The disease was transmitted by an insect that lived in the walls of their adobe homes. This knowledge presented several options. They could move to another area where such insects did not exist, tear down their homes and rebuild them, use insecticide to rid their homes... of the bugs, or, continue as they have and die early. Surprisingly, these people have opted to remain as they are and do nothing about their problem. Many people behave similarly. They know how to be saved, but they opt to remain unchanged. Source: The Power to Be Your Best, Todd Duncan Submitted by the homiletics class of West Coast Baptist College Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. - Proverbs 14:12 Sadly, many have heard the truth of God’s Word regarding the way of salvation in Jesus Christ but refuse to trust Him and Him alone and continue on the road to eternal damnation. Many Christians know what is right regarding all areas of their lives but still live according to what they think is right, missing out on the Lord’s richest blessings and experience needless grief and hurt. If that is you, surrender all areas of your life to the Lordship of Christ, the control of the Holy Spirit, and authority of the Word of God. If you do not belong to the Lord Jesus, come to Him NOW! He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. - 1 John 5:12 Pastor Fred Johnson, Editor of Daily Insights 05/02/21 [email protected] 518.538.0917 LOVE & LIVE PASSIONATELY FOR CHRIST!

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TOO BUSY Too busy to read the Bible, too busy to wait and pray; Too busy to speak out kindly, to someone who passes by the way!... Too busy working and worrying, to think of the life to come; Too busy building earthly mansions, to plan for the Heaven above. Too busy to help a brother, who faces trials and suffering woes; Too busy to share his burden, No time, I’m busy you know. Too busy for all that is holy, on earth beneath the sky; Too busy to serve the Master, but not too busy to die.Author Unknown Submitted by the homiletics class of West Coast Baptist College Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name. Deuteronomy 10:20 Are your priorities straight? Are you daily passionately serving the Lord and others to the praise of His glory? If you are not one of His, come to Him NOW! For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 Pastor Fred Johnson, Editor of Daily Insights 05/01/21 [email protected] 518.538.0917 LOVE & LIVE PASSIONATELY FOR CHRIST!