La Grande First Baptist Church

Lord of Peace

Do you wish to have peace in your life? Do you want to have the kind of peace that says “No matter what happens today, I will rest in the peace of God”? That kind of peace can be found in the person of Jesus Christ.

The end of 2 Thessalonians tells us in plain terms that the “Lord of Peace“, namely Jesus Christ, is the one who can grant us peace, not just in moments that are unsettled, but in “every way“. Paul closes this book with a most wonderful blessing of peace on all who might read this letter. To dig deeper into this peace, let’s look at a framework that can show us how to pursue that peace.

Peace is found only in the cross of Christ (Colossians 1:20)
Peace is granted to those who pray (Philippians 4:6-7)
Peace is granted to those who obey (Philippians 4:9)
Peace is granted to those who listen to the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:6)
Peace is granted to those who live in peace (2 Corinthians 13:11)
Peace is granted to those who are growing in a true, experiential knowledge of Christ (2 Peter 1:2)
Peace is granted to those who trust in God, and His sovereign control over all things (Isaiah 26:3,4)

When life’s storms come crashing down on you, the Word can comfort your soul. Psalm 119 is a great example of proclamations of anguish that are soothed by the balm of God’s loving peace. That peace in every circumstance is a gracious gift of God.

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“For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Do you feel the weight of the world coming down on your shoulders? Do you fall into the depths of despair under the crushing intensity? Do you wonder if there is anything…anything at all that can take that burden from you? Can you feel the crushing weight of sin squeezing the very life from you? There is good news for you!! Christ tells us in Matthew 11:

Mat 11:29-30 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Christ’s death on the cross removes that crushing burden from all who trust their lives to him. If you would like to learn more about what it means to live a new life, free from the burden of sin, call or email us. Someone will be very glad to speak with you!

2 Thessalonians

Christ or the Anti-Christ. Which one will you choose?

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Aug 19th, 2010 by TW

September Kick Off

As summer comes to a close and school begins again, our church family will also kickoff our fall schedule.

Youth Groups, AWANA, Heidi Ho and Care Groups will all be starting up.

Please pray and participate!

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Jul 31st, 2010 by TW

August Vacations

We will not be providing Children’s Church during the month of August. We are giving our workers a break during this last month of summer. If your family is planning a vacation, remember to take the Lord with you. He is always with us but we do not always take time to acknowledge Him. Take time to read a few verses and pray as a family. Do not take a vacation from God (Deuteronomy 6:4-7).

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Jul 31st, 2010 by TW

Care Groups

As we head toward September our home fellowship Bible studies called “Care Groups,” will be regrouping and preparing for our fall kick off. Sharing life together is very important in a church family. Small groups are a great opportunity to get connected, and make new friends. Join a care group and let’s grow together.

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