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May
27

Sacred Waters

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Praise the Lord…it is so exciting to see young lives changed for Jesus Christ.

May the Lord continue to bless and multiply and may we continue to go into the fields ready for harvest.

PC

Apr
27

The Sacred Waters of Baptism

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Baptism is a common word to people of Christian faith and is still something many in our culture have heard of our sceen.  However, not all Baptism’s are the same.  When you say Baptism, what does that really mean?  Do some we see infant baptism to other we see it as a beleivers baptism.  Others may see it as a covenant while some see it as a decision of faith.  Some may believe that sprinkling or pouring water is okay, while others believe in full emersion or dunking.  So what is baptism?
Recently we had a Baptism Sunday at Broadman…we saw six people baptized.  Some has a Catholic background and where baptized as an infant, but came to realize that it was now their decision to be baptized and follow Jeus.  Others had be Christians for nearly 40 years…but had never been baptized and needed to step out in faith.  One was a child who recieved Chrsit during VBS but was scared of the water and a par of googles and his faith in Jesus helped him overcome his fears.  All of them had a different story that led them to that day and to their baptism, but they all had one thing in common – They all had professed Jesus as Lord and Savior, and each one desired to be Baptized as an act of following Jesus and associating their lives with Jesus.

Baptism is a beautiful thing.  But sadly it seems to be a controversial thing about Christian faiths because we fail to follow the Scriputures and in stead follow church traditions or rituals.  I would like to express an opininon that we need to make sure we do baptism for the right reasons and by the right methods so that we fulfill God’s purposes of Baptism.

I propose we look at the word baptize (Baptizo)…batpize, baptize, wash…by means to make “fully wet.” Or “Bapto” to cover wholly with water…to stain.  This literally means to immerse, dunk or submerge for religious purposes.

With this understand I submit that a believer (not an infant) should be baptized and made fully wet by means of immersion.

Biblically, we have Christ’s example, Christ’s command through the Great Commandment, Christ’s Church using baptizm by immerision in the book of Acts and the Symbolic connection and association with Christ’s death, burial and resurrection.  There is simply no other way to have Biblical baptism but to baptize by Jesus’ example and command.  Nor can we avoid the powerful symbology of being bured with Christ in baptismal waters to be raised to walk in the newness of life that we have in Christ.  For all who are buried with Christ in baptism have put on Christ to live for HIm.

May our act of baptism be a reminder to others that we serve the RISEN LORD.

For those who have not been baptized I ask you the same question that the Eunuch asked Philip in the book of Acts – “What is keeping me from being baptized?”

May you experience the power of the sacred waters of baptism in your life…may we be buried with HIm to be raised with Him to put on Him!!!!

Blessings!

PC

Miss California Carrie Prejean did not win the Miss USA crown because she answered a polticially motivated question to the dislike of the judge who is a gay activitst.  The question of whether or not gay marriage should be legal, is a legitimate question, but it should not be held against her if she answers it to a judges dislike.  I have watched the pageants before, but I confess I did not watch this one.  But I have watched the interviews and this invent.  It seems clear that this question alone lost her the pageant.  Was this right or wrong?  What does this say about our culture?  What does this say about her and all Christians in America?

Miss California answered the question by her convictions.  She clearly believes that the country and family she was raised in does not support gay marriage.  She said everyone has their choice or opinion and that she did not mean to offend, but that she believes in marriage being between a man and a woman.  She later said it was Biblical and she does not regret her answer.  I applaud her for that.  Way to go.

It is ashame that this happened.  It was wrong, clearly wrong.  However, I believe this is a good thing.  It is showing just how divisive this issue is to our culture and it shows who is causing the division…not Miss California, but those who do not care about anything but their own agenda, not the good of society!  Hopefully, good citizens and Christians will rise up for the good of our culture and fight to preserve the sacredness or tradition of marriage for the good of society, not to be mean toward gay people.  That is what she did by answering this question this way.  She stood up for what is right!  Praise the Lord!  Her loss was wrong, but her statement was a victory.

She clearly suffered persecution and discrimination as a result of her answer.  Yes, you read that correctly.  She was discriminated against because she held to her moral and religious convictions.  I do believe that is our first amendment right!?  Where is the ACLU when you need them?  Where are the alarmists?  Where is the media?  The truth is the liberally minded people or people categorized as lef in our culture and the media will never be seen calling this discrimination, but that is what it is!  If someone lost the Miss USA pagaent because they answered in support of gay marriage, could you imagine the response?  Why does it only go their way on their one way street?  But it is the truth, she suffered discrimination and our constitution was violated at the Miss USA pageant.  Perhaps we should have a recount? (My attempt at humor…sorry!)

The response of the audience shows that a majority still agree with her answer; however, there is a growing minority sympathic to the homosexual agenda to redefine marriage.  What this tells us about our culture is that the traditions and values that have made our culture and nation great will be pushed and pushed until there are no traditions or values left…yes we will have new ones, but not the ones of our forefathers or from those who worked hard to make this nation great.

America is on a path of destruction and the coming moral collapse of our culture is right before us.  We are beyond the crossroads in my opinion.  The Miss USA pageant paints a picture of what America will become – an anti-God, anti-Bible, anti-Christian society that will allow the Persecution of those who hold to Biblical and traditional values.  We all witnessed it during the Miss USA pageant…this is only the beginning I do beleive.  Discrimination against Christians or traditional values will not be called discrimination by those on the left or with this type of agenda.  You see those who have this agenda don’t truly want equality, they want it their way and they will do anything and everything to promote their agenda and force it upon our culture.

Thank you Miss California for your courage to speak the truth.  It cost you something you work for all your life.  Great will be your reward in Heaven.  But the price was worth it for the whole world to see that you would not compromise the truth.  That was refreshing and bold.  I wish you the best of life and God’s blessings always!

Feb
11

JESUS IS AWESOME!

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Just in case there was any doubt…Jesus is awesome!

Jesus Saves!

Jesus Loves!

Jesus Heals!

Jesus Forgives!

Jesus Creator!

Jesus Wine Maker!

Jesus Carpenter!

Jesus Judges!

Jesus Mends!

Jesus Sends!

Jesus Eternal!

Jesus Immanuel!

Jesus Son of Man!

Jesus Son of God!

Jesus Prince of Peace!

Jesus lover of my soul!

Jesus Friend!

Jesus Forever!

Jesus Fabulous!

Jesus Fantastic!

Jesus Worthy!

Jesus Glorified!

Jesus Good!

Jesus Best!

Jesus Blessed!

Jesus Happy!

Jesus Mercy!

Jesus Possible!

Jesus Hopes!

Jesus Perfect!

Jesus Terrific!

Jesus Super!

Jesus Suffered!

Jesus Satisfies!

Jesus Sacrificed!

Jesus water walker!

Jesus Cried!

Jesus Splendor!

Jesus Miraculous!

Jesus Victorious!

Jesus Baptized!

Jesus Crucified!

Jesus Died!

BUT Jesus Lives!

Jesus is Awesome!

I just thought I would let you know several reasons why!!!!!

In America the Christmas War continues.  We all have witnessed it.  It truly is a “Silent Night” in so many ways.  The battle has been fought through fear tactics.  Schools are threatened lawsuits if they have a nativity or a Christmas program that mentions Christ…even though they have won these battles in court School boards don’t know this.  Merchants don’t want to offend anyone so they try to be neutral but in doing so they offend those who hold to the true meaning of Christmas and a majority of American’s who still celebrtate Christmas in some form or fashion.  I don’t have to tell you, you have probably witnessed it.  If you are one of them that wants to take away Christmas or say Happy Holidays so not to offend then please put this in all of your Christmas Cards:

Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular  practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasion and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all. I also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2009, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make America great. Not to imply that America is necessarily greater than any other country.  This statement is made to you without regard to your race, creed, color, age, physical ability, religious faith or sexual preference.”

How insulting this must be God, but also to our Founding Fathers of this the Greatest Nation on God’s Green Earth.  It not the holidays…its Christmas!!!

So to all who know the Way, the Truth and the Life and are not afraid to speak the truth:

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

“As for me and my house we will serve the Lord”  We will not follow the gods of the people.

To all of my congregation – know that the Great Shepherd loves us all and your pastor is proud to serve Him and you.  Have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS that is filled with Christ’s message and love and have a Blessed New Year in which the Hand of God guides you every day.

Pastor Chris

Greetings Family of God.

May we remember to be thankful this Thanksgiving.  We need to have an attitude of gratitude at all times.  I realize it is not always easy and at times there are some legitimate issues to bring us down.  But for the most part we need to rejoice and be filled with joy…but we need to always be THANKFUL.

Here is my top 10 things to be Thankful about this Thanksgiving:

1.  My wife – I am so blessed.  I don’t deserve someone like Shawnetta.  She is the love of my life…I cannot imagine life without her.

2.  My Children – I love my three red heads.  They bring me fulfillment and joy.  They are great kids…I guess this time the apple fell far from the tree :)

3. My Church – Broadman you guys are the best.  I love you and have been blessed by you…THANK YOU!!!!

4. My family – my parents, sisters, and immediate family have always been a part of my life.  I have many fond memories of family events that I will treasure forever.

5. My health – something that can be gone in a moment, we must treasure it while we have it…I am grateful.

6.  My freedom – Freedom isn’t free and I will never forget Christ who gave me freedom and all those who have fought for Freedom’s cause.

7. My Education – to have the ability to learn and gain knowledge is something many never have the opportunity to receive.  I am grateful to have been given many opportunities to better myself.

8.  My Home – having shelter and a warm house is such a blessing.

9.  My Nation – being an American still brings me great honor.  This is the greatest nation on God’s earth.  I am glad I was able to serve for 14 years in the Armed Forces.

10.  My God – The last shall be first…GOD IS #1.  He is the best.  God is good all the time and I will never forget to praise Him.  THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING YOU!!!

May all of you have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING….we have much to be thankful about!!!

Thank You For Visiting…

Thank you for viewing our website. May it be an equipping resource to our membership and a source of information to our special guests who visit our website. May you come to discover that Broadman is a special place to worship and a great family church. So if you are looking for a church home that loves God, loves one another, exalts Christ, preaches the truth, is multi-generational, and is alive and thriving -- then welcome to Broadman! We truly are a church that makes a difference for Jesus Christ in a person's life and in our community. We hope you will come experience the Broadman difference soon! --- Pastor Chris McCombs