{"id":924,"date":"2008-09-29T23:06:17","date_gmt":"2008-09-30T07:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oxgoad.ca\/2008\/09\/29\/92808-gbcvic-sermons\/"},"modified":"2008-09-29T23:06:17","modified_gmt":"2008-09-30T07:06:17","slug":"92808-gbcvic-sermons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxgoad.ca\/2008\/09\/29\/92808-gbcvic-sermons\/","title":{"rendered":"9.28.08 gbcvic sermons"},"content":{"rendered":"
Unfortunately, I was out sick this weekend, the second time in 25 years of ministry. I led our men’s breakfast Saturday morning then went to my study and proceeded to feel increasingly terrible. By the time the day was out my temperature had soared over 100 degrees and I could barely get two thoughts together in succession (when it I am well, it is a challenge once I get past those first two thoughts!!). In any case, two of our men stepped in for me in our services. We cancelled our afternoon service, but that meant an extended time of fellowship for our people as my wife and daughters didn’t arrive home until almost the usual time on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n
By the way, after a couple of days of sleeping (and zero interest in eating), I am back to normal and out and about. We had the stump removed at church today and the sewer is almost hooked up. (Video will follow soon, I promise! The removal of the stump was quite a sight, the excavator operator did it in about two hours.)<\/p>\n
Anyway, to the summaries:<\/p>\n
For only the second time in 25 years of ministry, Pastor Don was ill and unable to fill the pulpit this Sunday. He thanks God for the willing hearts of the men of our church to stand up in his place and bring God\u2019s Word to God\u2019s people. <\/p>\n
Today\u2019s message comes from one of our deacon\u2019s, Harry Lloyd. This message appeals simply to the sinner concerning the veil that lies over the sinner\u2019s heart and prevents him from seeing Christ. It also appeals strongly to the believer to be a faithful witness and prayer warrior to friends and loved ones (and unknown ones) who live still behind the veiled heart. It is a fine message and well worth your time. <\/p>\n
Pastor\u2019s note: I am very deeply moved in hearing this message from my brother and friend. I have known him since before the Lord removed the veil from his heart and praise God for His wonderful work! To God be the Glory, great things He hath done. (3 Jn 4<\/a>) <\/p>\n Another one of our deacon’s, Bill Miner, led our Pilgrim’s Progress study this week due to the pastor’s absence. This session dealt with Christian’s time in the House Beautiful, a picture of the local church. He is guided by four sisters who equip him with the armour of the Spirit to protect him against the fiery darts of the wicked one.<\/p>\n Read the handout<\/a> for this session as you listen.<\/p>\nThe House Beautiful<\/a> [Pilgrim’s Progress]<\/h5>\n