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Welcome to Greenlakes
"Welcome to our GLBC website. We are a church where you can be who you
really are. Most of us are a little rough around the edges but we share
one common passion. We all love Jesus with everything we are and want
to live our lives for Him. If we can help you come to know Jesus better
in any way it will be our greatest joy.
Pastor Dwight"
Greenlakes Baptist Church
1610 Hodges Ferry Rd
Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
Phone: 757-488-5911
Fax: 757-488-5911
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Luke 10:17-20 Results Are Good, But Heaven Is Better
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pastord writes "The disciples are excited. As they went out people were healed and they had the power to cast out demons. The very representatives of evil on earth were powerless before a bunch of uneducated fishermen. A little drunk with power, they are brought back to earth by Christ’s admonition. It is all well and good that through Christ we are protected from the power of Satan. Nevertheless even this great blessing pales to nothing when set next to the privilege of going to heaven. Evangelism can be fun, but the primary motivation for reaching out is not to exert power. We are inviting people to secure their passage to heaven. Only our own passion to live with God forever will sustain us in ministry when the work becomes difficult. Let us rejoice in our destination even as we try to tell others how to get there.
Without Wax,
Dr. Dwight
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Luke 10:8-12 Banging on Brick Walls
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PastorD writes "Not every city welcomed the apostles. Some places they arrived and no one took them in, no one listened to their message. Instead of buckling down and preaching harder Jesus told them to leave that city. Instead of renting a room at the Motel 6 tonight and looking for someone with whom to stay tomorrow, Jesus told the disciples to move on to the next city. They were even to wipe the dust of the city off their feet in protest against the refusal of the gospel. I believe the principle here is clear. If someone rebuffs an attempt to talk about Jesus, let the encounter go. If someone refuses an invitation to church, do not try to convince them, let their answer stand. Wait until a better time. Wait for a special occasion. Perhaps your child is singing at church or you are giving a testimony. Ask then. Perhaps the pastor is beginning a new sermon series you think that friend might be interested in. Ask then. Do not cease praying for him, do not leave her unasked forever on the strength of one refusal. Yet do not try to turn their no into a yes on the spot. Do not argue with their answer. Accept it and wait for another opportunity. God is working in their heart, not just you. And God wants your friend to choose Him even more than you do.
Without Wax,
Dr. Dwight
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Luke 10:1-2 The Harvest Is Plentiful
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PastorD writes "With all the whining I hear (far too much from my own mouth) I wonder if we really believe this. Jesus says the harvest of people ready for God is plentiful but the workers are few. How would we behave if we really believed we were surrounded by people ready to embark upon a relationship with Jesus? Would we be more eager to invite friends and acquaintances to church? would we be more willing to participate in religious discussions when they arise? Would we be more open about living out our Christianity? Would I? Instead we talk about how times have changed. We cry that so many are uninterested in God or have been burned by this or that church. Whatever our opinions, here is the bottom line. Jesus said the harvest is plentiful, so it is. We are surrounded by people who not only need the gospel, but who want it. God does not lie. Let us live out the belief that people are waiting eagerly for Jesus and let us pray the Lord will send more workers to gather the harvest.
Without Wax,
Dr. Dwight
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Luke 9:51-56 Misidentifying The Enemy
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PastorD writes "James and John, in their zeal for the dignity of Christ, misidentify the enemy. To their eyes the Samaritan village that refused to admit Jesus was the enemy. It was time for a little Sodom and Gomorrah judgment. They saw the Messiah on their doorstep and turned Him away. What greater sin could there be? They offer to call down fire from heaven (it might have been quite interesting for Jesus to let them try, knowing that the Father was not going to grant that request) and Jesus rebukes them. Jesus knows that the real enemy is the Devil and his lies. What those Samaritans need is the truth about God, then they will become allies in the fight. James and John mistake the deluded victims for the actual enemy. Let us beware of ding the same.
Without Wax,
Dr. Dwight
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Luke 9:46-48 Greatness In God’s Kingdom
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PastorD writes "The disciples are arguing over who’s the best. Peter claims the pride of being the first to speak in every situation. Andrew relies on being one of the first chosen, Matthew leans upon his education and wealth while Judas protests that his financial responsibilities show Jesus trust him the most. Jesus knows what is going on and takes steps to eliminate the problem. He turns all their notions of leadership upside down. The least becomes the greatest and the receiving children, the least important of people under that culture, becomes the test of how well one receives God. So often we fall into the world’s game of status and position. We measure our churches against one another and only very hesitantly cooperate for fear of losing members to the church with which we work. What God encourages us to do is quit searching for our significance in position whether it be spiritually, economically, or in some sporting competition. Instead Jesus calls us to a deeper life focused on service to Him
Without Wax,
Dr. Dwight
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