Bible Faith Family Church

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01/19/2025

January 19, 2025

A Good word from Pastor Claude Roberts

Put Your Sword Away

(Matt. 26:50-55; Mark 14:46-49; Luke 22:49-53; John 18:3-11)

it was a peaceful place. The Garden of Gethsemane had been chosen by Jesus as the place where he would go to pray to the Father concerning His impending suffering. In the mid st of the garden's solitude came the sound of the multitude bearing swords and clubs. Jesus had been betrayed

The scene must have been chaotic, and with His disciples near, the mob lald hands on Jesus and placed Him under arrest. In an act of presumptuous bravery, Simon Peter draws his sword and swings it toward the captors, cutting off the ear of the high priest's servant, Malchus. At a moment when the fight was sure to ensue, Jesus stopped it dead by saying "Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword." Not only did He stop the violence but reached out and restored the injured man's right ear.

In our defense of the Gospel, we sometimes act like Peter. We quickly draw our swords of rebuttal with sharp and angry responses. In our brave and noble attempts to protect the truth, we may very well disobey it.

Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." (Matt. 5:9) While Paul told Timothy, "A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all and in humility correcting those who are in opposition." (2 Tim 2:24).

Yes, we are to be ready to give an answer and defense to those who oppose God's word. but we must do so with meekness and respect. (1 Pet. 3:15)

Jesus said if it had been God's will, twelve legions of angels would have come to rescue Him. God's word doesn't need saving, it needs sharing and even though there may be naysayers and scripture twisters, we have the wonderful promise that "the word of the Lord endures forever." (1 Pet. 1:25)

Psalms 46:10-11 Be still, and know that I am God: will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah

01/19/2025

Be fearless for our God is grater than any fear!
Sunday Service starts at 9 am

01/12/2025

What an amazing morning to be a child of God! Come enjoy coffee, carrot zucchini muffins, a warm fire and amazing fellowship at 8am!

Sunday Service starts at 9am, come praise our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and hear the word of God.

01/08/2025

Service every Sunday at 9 Am.

1012 Fir St, Oroville, WA 98844

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01/05/2025

A good word from Pastor Claude Roberts!
January 5, 2025

The Dangers of Drifting

As interesting as it may sound, it is somewhat commonplace to hear news stories about people who
drift out to sea. Just this year, two such incidents made worldwide headlines.

First, a woman in a swim ring drifted out to sea while swimming at a Japanese beach. She was rescued
some 36 hours later, 50 miles out in the Pacific Ocean, and was lucky to have survived despite the
dangers of the sea.

Secondly, a Russian man was rescued after drifting in a small inflatable boat in one of the coldest seas
in East Asia. Sixty-seven days earlier, he, his brother and nephew, set out on a whale-watching trip only
to be left adrift after the boat motor failed. Unfortunately, his brother and nephew did not survive

Just as these people experienced the life-threatening reality of drifting out to sea, we have the
metaphorical warning found in

Hebrews 2:1, Therefore we must give the more earnest heed (pay attention) to the things we have
heard, lest we drift away."

Written to Christians, the author cautions believers to beware of slowly, subtly, drifting from the safe
shores that are in Christ and becoming separated from God
Many things can be the cause of spiritual drifting. The desire for pleasure, the weariness of life, the
familiarity of religious practice, and the influence of society can drag us away from the safe harbor of
the Lord.

However, spiritual drifting is preventable by paying attention to our position in the faith. The bible says
that we must be diligent to make our calling within the gospel sure and steadfast

2 Peter 1:10
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these
things, ye shall never fall:

Philippians 3:13-14
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which
are behind , and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize
of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

01/05/2025

Whatever your plans are for tomorrow they are not more important than God 🙏 Get up early, go to church and praise our Father in Heaven. Are you looking for a better life? Give it all to Jesus Christ, Repent from your sins and be born again. You will find true blessings in the love of Jesus 🙏♥️🙏

Coffee and fellowship at 8 Am
Service starts at 9am

1012 fir Street, Oroville WA
Located Across from Oroville Tonasket Irrigation District Orffce and Co-Energy fueling station

12/29/2024

A good word from Pastor Claude Roberts
December 29, 2024

It's Your_Responsibility,

Do you remember the first time that you were given responsibility by your parents? If you were like me, it may have been to clean your room, make your bed, or put away your clothes. If you had a pet, it may have been your responsibility to be sure the animal was fed and watered. As we got to our teenage years, we were given more and more responsibility. When I got a car, it was up to me to check the coolant, oil, and air in the tires. I remember my first job as a cook at a popular chicken restaurant, in which I was responsible for keeping up with my schedule and getting to work on time.

This childhood training taught us that we are accountable for ourselves, therefore we learned to take responsibility for our successes as well as our failures

Just as in life, Christians have spiritual responsibilities and we are accountable for our spiritual success or failure. As members of the body (church) of Christ, we have certain responsibilities according to abilities we have been blessed with, such as the story of the talents told by Jesus in Matthew 25:14-30 The Lord does not expect us to do something that we are incapable of doing, however we are expected to serve within our capacities.

"So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, 'We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.' " (Luke 17:10). So then men, if you are responsible to teach, serve in worship, or care for church facilities, it is your duty to accomplish that calling. If you are unable to do so, it is your responsibillty to assure that someone will take your place Ladies, if it is your responsibility to prepare communion, or provide benevolence, then you, just as the men, must assure the work is complete

God's people are not lazy nor iresponsible, but are diligent and enthusiastic in spirit, serving the Lord

"Never lag in zeal and in earnest endeavor; be aglow and burning with the Spirit, serving the Lord." Romans 12:11 AMPC

"Contribute to the needs of God's people [sharing in the necessities of the saints]; pursue the practice of hospitality." Romans 12:13 AMPC

"Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty (snobbish, high-minded, exclusive), but readily adjust yourself to [people, things] and give yourselves to humble tasks. Never overestimate yourself or be wise in your own conceits. [Prov. 3:7.]" Romans 12:16 AMPC

12/28/2024

Coffee service at 8am followed by worship service at 9am!

12/23/2024

What a blessed Sunday we had to worship and praise Jesus Christ! All praise and glory to God, our Heavenly Father! Fellowship, prayer, and amazing service followed by potluck filled with yummy food. God is good!

12/22/2024

A good word from Pastor Claude Roberts

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The Everlasting Name of Jesus Christ

One goal of people throughout history has been to have one's name remembered and memorialized long past their time on earth. In the minds of many, to be remembered Iong after they have died somehow gives them a sense of immortality, a way to live on throughout history. Although many people have somewhat succeeded in having their names remembered for centuries, no other human name has been or will be remembered for as long as the name of Jesus Christ.

Your name, O LORD, endures forever, Your fame, O LORD, throughout all generations. For the LORD wil judge His people, And He will have compassion on His servants. (Psalm 135:13-14) His name shall endure forever; His name shall continue as long as the sun. And men shall be blessed in Him;

All nations shall call Him blessed. Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, Who only does wondrous things! And blessed be His glorious name forever! And let the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen. (Psalm 72:17-19)

Lgot_to wendering. _why_did people_guit following _lesus Why did they quit letting Him be Lord of their life. And stilldo, ( He was sent by God, His teaching was good and true, he cared about people, he helped people He had great love for those people He lived a sacrificial life for people He promised to prepare a home in heaven He was willing to suffer and die for them.

John 20:29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed

John 20:30-31 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

12/19/2024

Don't miss out on Pastor Claude's suggested reading this week. Take a moment to read the book of Malachi. Have a blessed day 🙏

Malachi chapter 1 KJV (King James Version)