Miami Shores Baptist Church

Rewarding Resolutions for 2016

Pastor Chris encourages us to make the right resolutions for the new year, and for life.

A Promised Post-Christmas Present

The Gift That Keeps Giving

Everything in life fades away. The gifts we have now ... in ten years will we still hold them valuable? Probably not. That's why the gift of God's person-- a relationship with Himself is so meaningful. When the gifts fade, the Giver of all good things remains.

What Made the Wise Men Wise

The wise men were wise because of Who they were seeking. After studying and discovery, the decided to make the long journey to behold Jesus for themselves. How far will we go to discover who Jesus is?

Filled With Power from Above

Pastor Darren spoke on the power of the Holy Spirit. He challenged us to depend on Him--for without Him, we can do nothing.

Demonstrating Gratitude to God

If you're a human being, you know that it is easy to find something to complain about. But says the scripture? "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." God commands us to 1) not worry 2) pray and make supplication 3) give thanks 4) make your requests known. :o)

Jesus: The Greatest Giver

Jesus gave up Himself. Sometimes it is hard to grasp the fact that our Creator, who with the power of His word commands and it is so, gave up His authority, concealed His Godhead, and poured out His life for His creation ... I don't know that we can ever truly grasp that. And if it be so (it is), then God help us to let Him be our God. That we would put our trust in Him and His Word - not in us and temporal treasures.

A Word from Psalm 95

David Osborne talks about the importance of worship despite the circumstances.

Barnabas - Son of Encouragement

When we give, we encourage others. We also help to meet the needs of others.

Be an Encourager - Tithe

Pastor Chris talks about the importance of the area of giving in our lives. When we give, we are really saying to God that we trust Him, that He will keep His word and take care of us.

The Gospel Difference Part 5

The Gospel Difference Part 4

The Gospel Difference Part 3

Is your gospel touching others? Has it really touched you?

The Gospel Difference Part 2

What will you do with the gospel?

The Gospel Difference Part 1

When Will We See Lives Changed

The Test of True Worship

Worship is more than just mental assent to who God is. Worship involves giving of ourselves; it requires sacrifice.

The Lifeblood of the Church

If we neglect the main thing, we die. The main thing is that Christ came to save sinners like you and me. Will we live that message?

Renovate to Dedicate Part 2

Pastor Chris stresses that the real purpose to fixing the building isn't just to have a nice building. It isn't just for morale or to make a statement to our community. It is really to experience God's presence. When we're willing to sacrifice so that the Lord's house can be what it should be, it says something about our heart relationship with the Lord.

Renovate to Dedicate

Why are we repairing the building? So that it will be nice? Or people will admire what's been accomplished? What is the better reason for repairing the building? Pastor Chris explains here.

Biblical Leadership

When Jesus was about to die, His disciples came to Him asking who would be the greatest in Heaven. They were concerned about prestige. But Jesus told them to be great, they had to be a servant. To be a great leader, you have to be willing to give up your rights and serve others, trusting that Christ really will be worth it.

Starving for Community

Pastor Chris calls on the church to move forward and accomplish the task He has for us. Will we be like the believers in the day of Nehemiah? Will we rebuild even in our day?

Talents: Increased or Buried

How are we using the gifts that God has given? Pastor Chris encourages us to be a good steward so that we will be unashamed when we see our Savior face to face.

The Model Servant

Pastor Chris talks about the 'model servant' - Jesus Christ. The thought of the only begotten Son of God getting down and taking the dirty, probably stinky feet of His disciples, and cleaning them ... it's really a challenge to what we think of when we say 'servant.' He was humble. He cared more for the needs of others than for his reputation. What does that say about his humility?

Dependent Independence

God has made us free. What will we do with that freedom? Will we choose to depend on Him?

Lessons I've Learned as a Church Secretary.mp3

How to Be a Better Dad

God has a plan for the men of the family. Will you answer the call and be a real man of God?

True and Tried Guide

Jesus wasn't just our Savior. He didn't only pay for our sins and then go away. Instead, He also said He would guide us throughout our lives. He would never leave us. Why run away from such a Shepherd?

Necessity Unites: Rebuild

Nehemiah had a task at hand: rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem during dark and troubling times. Looking to God, Nehemiah accomplished the great work God had for Him to do. The challenge remains to us. Will we pull up our sleeves and do the work God has given us to do?

United We Stand

How is your 'togetherness?' When you think of church, do you think of family? Do you think of brothers and sisters? Or is it just a place to sit and listen to a message? Together, God will use us to be a light to the world. But separate and fighting each other, God cannot bless.

Why Should I Give

God desires gifts from a willing heart. Would you want a gift from someone who didn't really want to give anything to you? Probably not. God loves heart that are joyful in giving, trusting in Him. Can you give with that heart? If you can't, why don't you ask God to work in your heart so you can give back to Him with a heart of trust.

Really Living Thru Giving

God allows us the opportunity to prove our love for Him by how we give away ourselves--including money. Is our true God in whom we trust the dollar? Or is it the almighty, passionate, everything under His control God?

Mother's Day Message

God created the family and in the family is the role of mom. God gives grace to the mothers who seek Him to know how to really help their children. Learn from the heart of God as to how to be a good parent by His standards.

The Power to Give Life

Jesus has one mission: to reach people with the good news of eternal life. He wants to see people come to Him. How passionate are we about what is so passionate to Him?

Urgency

"For God so loved the world ..." It is a well-known verse, but for the world that God loved so much, how many have been truly brought to him? How far do we go, how hard do we labor, how much do we really pray for the world that God loved? Let this challenge ring in our hearts, "God so loved the WORLD."

The Lord's Supper

Jesus sat at meal with his friends. And his desire ... to be remembered. Remember me. I'm going to be slaughtered as the Lamb. Remember me. I have to finish the work God gave me to do. But don't forget ... don't forget me.

The Promise Fulfilled

God promised that He would give a Lamb to reconcile the world to Himself. And so, Jesus came...and laid down his life.

The Declaration

If Jesus didn't raise from the dead, there is NO point to our faith. It's the same as every other religious founder who is in the grave. But if Jesus did raise from the dead, that changes EVERYTHING. He is alive. He's available. We can call out to Him and He has authority over death and over us ...

The Promised Messiah

It's interesting to think that hundreds of years before Christ was even born, the prophet Isaiah wrote, "he was bruised for our iniquities ... with his stripes we are healed."

Why God Delays Answers

Sometimes it seems that God isn't there for us or isn't listening. Our prayers seem to fall on "deaf" ears. But what does God say? Though He tarries, there will come a time where He will answer. He has a purpose for making us wait.

Our Great Salvation

God is a big God who offers a great salvation. One so great that we can barely understand it. Pastor Chris unpacks the truth of the judgment of God against sin, and the wonder of His salvation from sin.

Everyone's Accountable

God deals with us as individuals, not as organizations or groups.

God Is

What is God like? Pastor Chris explores some of the characteristics of God.

Commit Your Way to God

Onward and upward. Pressing forward to grow in Christ and be the people He has called us to be.

Marriage Matters

Learn about God's roles for each person in marriage.

Transformed: Nations

In this podcast, Pastor Chris rehashes the concept of working together to reach our world with Jesus Christ. Jesus wants to save people: maybe he could use us to bring more people into faith with him. Matthew 4:19

Transformed: Community

God can use you to make a difference. Remember what our primary concern should be: following Jesus as He makes us a fisher of men. Jesus desires to save every person from the consequence of their sins and give an eternal life to every soul. Will we join him?

Troop Carrier or Luxury Liner

The Christian life is a battle; and if we're going to win our crowns and victories, we have to learn to get ready for battle.

Transformed: Church

God desires to use our church to be a blessing. Pastor Chris encourages us to come together to be the church God wants us to be.

Transformed: Individual

Change starts with the individual. God desires to work in you. Will you be the one to start the change?