Healing Touch Podcast
A Ministry of Gilead Baptist Church – Taylor, Michigan

Archive for July 7th, 2010

Episode #102 Ground Zero

Wed ,07/07/2010
 

Ground Zero
Genesis 19
Pastor Tom
7-7-10

Introduction- Depending upon the direction one chooses, life will either be good or severe. – Romans 11:22

I. Lot’s sole goodness – vv. 1-3

  • Matthew 10:11 – recognition

II. Sodom – hence the name – vv. 4-11

  • Sold out to wickedness – Romans 1:26-27
  • Hatred for the reproof
  • Protection from danger
  • Blind to the truth – Romans 11:8-9

III. A place of safety – vv. 12-23

  • Give notice – witness
  • Dangerous lingering/gracious violence – Jude 23
  • Press upwards – the mountain
  • Sealing of God’s servants – Revelation – 7:3

IV. Justice revealed – vv. 24-29

  • Judgment from God
  • Hearts revealed – Luke 17:31-32

V. Forever forgotten – vv. 30-38

  • A great, sad sin – moderation to excess

Conclusion: I Corinthians 10:12- Daily vigilance and reliance upon God’s word is our only firm foundation.

Episode #101 Let’s Roll

Wed ,07/07/2010
 

Let’s Roll
Genesis 18
Pastor Tom
7-4-10

Introduction – A privilege of salvation is making intercession for those still in harm’s way.

I. Special visit – vv. 1-8

  • Expectation
  • Entertainment

II. Purpose revealed – vv. 9-22

  • For Sarah – a promise by faith – Hebrews 11:11
  • For Sodom – a judgment
  • Grace before wrath
  • God reveals His heart to His friends

III. Intercession made – vv. 23-33

  • Hate sin, pity and pray for sinners
  • He pleads in humility for those that are righteous
  • Success of prayer

Conclusion: God is never weary of hearing prayers for grace – Let us pray for America and the lost world.