New Highland Baptist Church Podcast

“Who Do You Say I Am?”Mark 8:27-30 (8:31-9:1)Part 19 of Series “The Gospel of Mark”The Supreme Question:• "What do you think about the Christ?” (Matthew 22:42)• “Who do you say I am?” (Mark 8:29)• Or more simply put: “Who is Jesus?” Basis for our Response to this Question:If Jesus Christ is who he said he was; If Jesus is what our church and its confessional statements and covenants proclaim him to be; then this is the supreme question of all of life.1. What did Jesus’ ENEMIES say about him?2. What did Jesus’ FRIENDS say about him?3. What did Jesus say about HIMSELF?4. What are YOU saying about Jesus? JESUS TO YOU: “WHO DO YOU SAY I AM?”

Scott Salvant, Missionary and Executive Director of New Hope Haiti Mission spoke at NHBC on July 29. Scott's message offers a challenge to us as we seek to be on mission for God. To learn more about New Hope Haiti Mission, please visit their website http://www.newhopehaitimission.org/index.asp

Jesus Walks on the Water1. Mostly, we are in THE MIDDLE—v. 47.2. God ALLOWS believers to experience the middle.3. God is constantly WATCHING OVER his people—v. 48.4. God is WITH US in the middle—vv. 48b-51.5. Jesus is all we NEED—v. 50b.

Mark 6:30-44Part 17 of Series “The Gospel of Mark”By Rev. Dr. Robert Lee1. Great things are POSSIBLE with God.2. Great things require PREPARATION and PLANNING (vv. 30-32).3. Great things will meet with DISAPPOINTMENT and DOUBT (vv. 33- 37)4. Great things demand WISDOM and LEADERSHIP (vv. 38-39). 5. Great things require great FAITH (vv. 40-44).

Zack is a former member of our student ministry (NYHM) and grew up in our church. He just completed his first year at University of Virginia. He is active in Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship -- http://www.xaatuva.com/. Zack shares how God has been at work in his life over this past year. You will be blessed as you listen! Blessings, Pastor Bob Lee

Mark 6:30-44Part 17 of Series “The Gospel of Mark”By Rev. Dr. Robert Lee1. Great things are POSSIBLE with God.2. Great things require PREPARATION and PLANNING (vv. 30-32).3. Great things will meet with DISAPPOINTMENT and DOUBT (vv. 33- 37)4. Great things demand WISDOM and LEADERSHIP (vv. 38-39). 5. Great things require great FAITH (vv. 40-44).

In this podcast you will hear testimonies from those who attended both the Centri-Kid and Mission-Fuge camps this summer. We give thanks to God for the great experiences that they have had. Thanks to Derek Gordon and Kim Gunn, ministers, as well as our adult leaders.

On July 1, we heard testimonies from our children and youth as well as adult volunteers who attended both Centri-Kid and Mission-Fuge this summer. As you listen, please pray in thanksgiving for how God worked in, among, and through our young people, their adult leaders, and minsters, Derek Gordon and Kim Gunn.

“From Lament To Hope”Lamentations 3:19—26God was faithful to the Israelites as He led them from lament inBabylon to hope in Judah.1. God is faithful to complete the __________ of_____________________ He begins in each___________________. (Philippians 1:6).2. God will not let ______ be _______________ beyondwhat you can ________. (I Corinthians 10:13).3. God is faithful to ____________ every ____________.(Matthew 7:7-8).

“Fully Rely on God”Part 16 of Series “The Gospel of Mark”By Rev. Dr. Robert Lee1. Always remember there is room for GRACE -- (Mark 6:1-6). 2. God provides ENCOURAGEMENT to disciples through-- (Mark 6:7-13)• a clear purpose (vv. 12-13)• other believers (v. 7)• and by supplying all our needs (vv. 8-11) 3. We are ACCOUNTABLE to God in our Kingdom assignment—(Mark 6:12-13, 30).

Part 15 of Series “The Gospel of Mark”“It is impossible to stay where we are and go with God"--Henry Blackaby in "Experiencing God"1. The Gospel calls believers to a NON-JUDGMENTAL stance.2. The Gospel transforms the believer’s way of thinking. This is implies a MISSIONARY MINDSET.3. The Gospel challenges believers toward RELATIONAL INTENTIONALITY.

Part 14 of Series “The Gospel of Mark” May 27, 2012 (Note: Due to problems with air conditioner in sanctuary, we ended the sermon early and did not get to cover all three points in the notes below.)1. Jesus is WITH us in the storms—Psalm 121; Matthew 28:20b.2. I must learn to trust in Jesus and not in my own EXPERTISE and WISDOM—Proverbs 3:5-6.3. God has not given us a spirit of FEAR, but of his POWER—2 Timothy 1:7; Psalm 27:1; John 14:1.

Part 13 of Series “The Gospel of Mark” May 20, 20121. STEWARD the Gospel—Mark 4:21.2. Shed light on the GREAT TRUTHS in God’s word—Mark 4:22.3. Watch what you HEAR—Mark 4:24a.4. Consider your ATTITUDE and EXPECTATIONS—Mark 4:24b.5. Faithfulness is more IMPORTANT than endurance—Mark 4:25.

Part 12 of Series “The Gospel of Mark” Key Verses: • Jesus said, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener” (John 15:1, NIV).• “Fathers [and mothers], don’t exasperate your children by coming down hard on them. Take them by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master” (Ephesians 6:4, MSG).• “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’—which is the first commandment with a promise—‘that it will go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth’” (Ephesians 6:1-3, NIV).OUR WORK + GOD’S WORK = THE HARVESTParable #1: Our Work is SOWING—Mark 4:1-20.Parable #2: God’s Work is the GROWING—Mark 4:26-29.Parable #3: The Harvest is KINGDOM GROWTH—Mark 4:30-34.

“Radical Obedience” Mark 3:20-35Part 11 of Series “The Gospel of Mark” May 6, 2012Key Verse: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes” (Ephesians 6:10-11, NIV). Opposition to God (spiritual warfare) comes from at least three areas:1. The WORLD—it is external in nature (see 1 John 2:15-17).2. The FLESH—it is internal in nature (see Rom. 7:15-25; Gal. 5:17).3. The DEVIL—attacks can be both external or internal (see Acts 5:3; 2 Cor. 11:3; Luke 13:10-11). The Devil’s attacks are represented as “flaming arrows” (Eph. 6:16) or “accusations” (Rev. 12:10-11).Today we experience spiritual warfare as STRONGHOLDS (see 2 Sam. 5:7; 2 Cor. 10:3-5).Our Response to Spiritual Warfare is radical obedience through PRAYER and GOD’S WORD (see James 4:7-10; 1 Peter 5:8-10; Ephesians 6:10-18).•When Satan whispers, “Can God really forgive you?” claim Romans 8:1-2.•When the devil says, “Your situation is hopeless” claim Romans 8

Part Three of “Unlimited” Series1. The Macedonians exceeded the EXPECTATIONS of others.2. The Macedonians put FIRST things FIRST.3. The Macedonians GAVE because God gave first to them.4. May our DESIRE to do God’s work be matched by its COMPLETION. Let us finish what we have started!

Part Two of “Unlimited” SeriesBig Idea: “Every believer has been given some ability with which to serve God.”The Purpose for having a gift is to GLORIFY God—(1 Peter 4:11b).Four Biblical Perspectives of Our Giftedness (1 Peter 4:10-11):1. The UNIQUENESS Perspective2. The PRIDE Perspective3. The MANAGER Perspective4. The POWER Perspective

Part One of “Unlimited” SeriesBig Idea: “God wants to do “unlimited” BUSINESS in every believer--(Ephesians 3:20-21).Question to Consider: “How Can We Encounter God’s Unlimited Gospel?”1. God wants us to experience the unlimited POWER of Jesus Christ— (Eph. 3:8).2. God wants us to enjoy FELLOWSHIP in the Holy Spirit—(Eph. 3:9; Phil. 2:1).3. God wants us to explore the PURPOSE of the Heavenly Father— (Eph. 3:10-11).

On Sunday we observed the theme of Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem which begins the Holy Week for Christians. The "palms" help us to remember how the people paid homage to Jesus as he entered the city. We also emphasized Jesus' "passion" of the week as he journeyed toward the cross. We acknowledged that the shouts of "Hosanna" that Jesus heard at the beginning of the week would change to "crucify, crucify" at the end of the week.

Mr. Andrew Sloane, Shop Teacher at Chickahominy Middle School here in Hanover County, was our guest speaker today. Mr. Sloan has influenced hundreds of students through his seventeen-plus year as a school teacher. His message about the "God of second chances" will tough your heart and stir your spirit. Please pray for the camp that he has begun which will help provide life-skills and hope to students. Grace and peace, Pastor Bob