September 1st, 2010




     I have always thought that Labor Day is the most hypocritical of all of our holidays. I mean, you want to celebrate work, so what do you do? Take a day off! What is with that?     

Well, that's enough ranting about the hypocrisy of the day. Work is an important activity in the plan of God. As we think about our work, here are some points to consider.     

We reflect God's character in our work. God, of course, created work and worked to create. Genesis 2:2 speaks of God's work, "By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work." God is indeed a worker, and we reflect God's character in our attitude and participation in work.     

We rejoice in God's provision in our work. Through our work we provide for our daily needs. God provides for us through our jobs. We should look at our jobs as a means of serving and pleasing God. Being able to do this is a reason to rejoice. God holds work in high regard. Paul tells us in II Thessalonians 3:10, ""If a man will not work, he shall not eat."     

We remember our role in God's design through our work. Colossians 3:23 tells us, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." Our work reminds us of our place in God's plan. We work as if we are working for the Lord, because we are. When we are going about our everyday roles, we are reminded that God is working in us. He delights working in us. His work continues day in and day out. As we continue in our work, we can be reminded of God's continual work in us. Paul tells us that God won't stop this work in our lives until we are brought to the place where God wants us to be. Philippians 1:6 tells us, "being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."     

Enjoy your day off, but also enjoy your work. Let it help you appreciate what God is doing in you. Happy Labor Day!     



Dr. Steve Willis - Pastor




Key Truths for Biblical Cristians

Key Bible Events

Account of Creation - Genesis 1 & 2
Account of the Fall - Genesis 3
Account of the Flood - Genesis 6 - 9
Account of Abraham - Genesis 12
Account of Moses - Exodus 4-10
Account of Joshua - Joshua 1
Account of David - II Samuel
Account of the Captivity - II Chronicles 36
Accounts of the Captives - Daniel, Esther
Account of Rebuilding - Ezra, Nehemiah
Account of the Birth of Jesus - Matthew 1 & 2; Luke 1 & 2
Accounts of the Early Church - Acts


Key Bible Doctrines

1) Inspiration of Scripture - II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:21; John 17:17

2) Virgin Birth of Christ - Isaiah 7:14-15; Matthew 1: 18-24; Luke 1:26-38; Galatians 4:4

3) Substitutionary Atonement - Isaiah 53:4-5; Romans 3:25; Romans 5:1-14; Colossians 1:14; Hebrews 9:26; I John 2:2

4) Bodily Resurrection - Romans 1:4; Romans 4:25; Romans 8:11; I Corinthians 15:20-21

5) Literal Return of Christ - John 14:1-6; Acts 1:10-11;
I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 19


Key Bible Scriptures

Matthew 5:43-48 -- Matthew 7:13 -- Matthew 11:28-20
Matthew 28:19-20 -- Mark 8: 34-38 -- Mark 10:45 -- Luke 19:10
John 1:14 -- John 3:16 -- John 10:27 -- John 14:1-6 -- Acts 1:8
Romans 1:16 -- Romans 3:10 -- Romans 3:23 -- Romans 5:8
Romans 8:26-39 -- I Corinthians 12:27 -- I Corinthians 13
II Corinthians 5:17 -- Galatians 3:6; 3:36-29 -- Ephesians 2:8-10
Philippians 2:1-4 -- Philippians 4:13 -- Colossians 1:15-20
I Thessalonians 4:13-18 -- II Timothy 3:16 -- Hebrews 13:5
James 3:9-12 -- I John 1:9 -- Revelation 21:1-6 -- Revelation 22:17


Key Bible Activity

1) Pray about the one whom you would like to speak with about Christ.

2) Share your story about how you received Christ.

3) Invite them to accept Christ into their heart as Savior and Lord.

4) Pray with them about this decision. "Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner. Please forgive me of my sins and come into my heart as my Savior and my Lord. I accept you know as my Savior. Thank you for giving me the gift of eternal life."

5) Assure them of the decision they have made - use John 3:16 & 6:47.





For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

II Peter 1:21
The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.

Proverbs 4:18
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8
The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.

Revelation 22:17
But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.

1 Corinthians 15:20-21