'EMBRACING YOUR PROBLEMS'

Rev. Don Crisp By Rev. Don Crisp (Deceased)                                                                                   Former Pastor of First Baptist Church Smiths Falls, Ontario ___________________________ PODCAST LINK for Sunday, December  6th, 2020:  http://accm.ncf.ca/images/20.12.06.mp3 (Originally broadcast January 30, 2011)  ______________________________________ Broadcast Notes: *******************************************                       This program is sponsored by the Good News Christian Ministries:   Rev. Don Crisp: Today our theme is:   ‘Embracing your problems’ Reference Scriptures: James 1:2-4; Psalm 91:11; Psalm 121:8 James 1:2-4  - (ESV) Testing of Your Faith 2 Count it all joy, my brothers,[a] when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. Footnotes James 1:2 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters; also verses 16, 19  _________________ Psalm 91:11 English Standard Version 11 For he will command his angels concerning you     to guard you in all your ways.  _________________  Psalm 121:8 English Standard Version 8 The Lord will keep     your going out and your coming in     from this time forth and forevermore. _____________________ Notes: Pray about your problems Respond with perseverance (2 Corinthians 4:8-9); (Proverbs 24:16) "Success is the ability to move from one failure to the next." -Sir Winston Churchill Wise words: "I asked for help, that I might do greater things; I was given infirmity, that I might do better things. I asked God for strength, that I might achieve; I was made weak, that I might learn to obey.  I asked for riches, that I might be happy; I was given poverty, that I might be wise. I asked for power and the praise of men; I was given weakness, to sense my need of God. I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life; I was given life, that I might enjoy all things. I got nothing that I asked for; But everything I hoped for. In spite of myself, my prayers were answered; I am among all people, most richly blessed!"  ______________________ Listen Here: http://accm.ncf.ca/images/20.12.06.mp3 (Dear Listeners, This is a re-broadcast from a time when we had  very high production costs to remain on radio. We sincerely thank  all the listeners who kept us on the air for more than 20-years. Since we are now totally on-line, and are running on minimal costs,  we are no longer soliciting funds, going forward.)  But we do thank you, listeners, for your encouragement and prayers.   Please also tell others about this program, and don’t forget to visit  our website. You will find several of our programs available on podcasts.                              Don’t forget to worship in a church where the gospel is soundly  proclaimed and lived out with compassion, integrity, and resolve. May you know Jesus Christ personally and profoundly. May the  Holy Spirit reside deep within your heart. And may the heavenly  Father surround you with his constant and abiding and  accompanying love. Rev. Don Crisp and Rev. Dr. Allen Churchill ____________________________________________________ To listen to the above broadcast, click on the following link: http://accm.ncf.ca/images/20.12.06.mp3