Friday, August 10, 2007


Jesus said, "...you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8)


That promise was not just for a group of people gathered on a hillside a couple of thousand years ago. That promise, along with the mission it sets forth, is for you and me...today.


Come worship with us, Sunday, as we explore what God has in mind for us.


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Worship: 9:00 and 11:15 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.


Hear past sermons at our website http://www.clarksburgbaptistchurch.com/ in the media section.

Thursday, August 9, 2007

Worry

Matthew 6:25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life ?

Matthew 6:28 "And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Young Adults Aren't Sticking with Church




USA Today reports that seven in 10 Protestants ages 18 to 30 who went to church regularly in high school said they quit attending by age 23, according to a survey by LifeWay Research.


34% of those who left said they had not returned by age 30. That means about one in four Protestant young people have left the church.


Ed Stetzer, director of LifeWay Research, commented, "This is sobering news that the church needs to change the way it does ministry."


Associate Director Scott MConnell said, "It seems the teen years are like a free trial on a product. By 18, when it's their choice whether to buy in to church life, many don't feel engaged and welcome."

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

The Tech Effect

Technology is changing the way we preach. Is this a good thing?

A Leadership Interview

Shane Hipps is pastor of Trinity Mennonite Church in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to pastoral ministry, Shane had a career in advertising.

John Palmieri is a pastor of multi-cultural, multi-site, New Life Community Church in Chicago. Prior to pastoral ministry, he was involved in the food business.

Jarrett Stevens is director of the college and singles ministry, and teacher for 722 at North Point Church in Alpharetta, Georgia. Previously he served as a teaching pastor for Axis at Willow Creek Community Church.

read the interview at: http://www.christianitytoday.com/le/2007/003/1.28.html

Friday, August 3, 2007


Mysterious things can happen when you play a country music song backwards...or so says Rascal Flatts. I've never personally tried it, but they claim it has amazing powers.


What are those mysterious things and how does any of this relate to anything about our faith?


I guess you'll have to come to worship, Sunday, and find out. I hope to see you there.

Thursday, August 2, 2007

The Choice to Change

Dr. Paul D. Borden
Executive Minister, Growing Healthy Churches

Life is a continual series of choices. Those who choose wisely usually live better lives than those who choose poorly.

read the article at:

http://www.growinghealthychurches.org/art/art_388.shtml

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

What is Biblical Giving?



by Fred Smith


A diversity of giving styles are illustrated in Scripture—not just one.


Read the article...