http://www.dtbm.org Word-Filled resources from the ministry of John Barnett http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Copyright 2013 Discover The Book Ministries info@dtbm.org info@dtbm.org Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:22:26 -0500 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:22:26 -0500 Christianity http://www.dtbm.org/apple-touch-icon.png http://www.dtbm.org 100 100 Dr. John Barnett Word-Filled resources from the ministry of John Barnett Word-Filled resources from the ministry of John Barnett Christianity, Christ, Bible, ministry, John Barnett no Dr. John Barnett info@dtbm.org http://www.dtbm.org What did the man closest to Jesus most of the time catch from the Master? And when Peter was unleashed by the power of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost and after - what did he say? And then at the end of his life as he "stirs us up by way of remembrance" what did he want us to never forget? That is the Gospel According to Peter. And guess what - it is simple, direct, and to the point. Just like he was. info@dtbm.org Sun, 25 Jan 2004 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett What did the man closest to Jesus most of the time[...] What did the man closest to Jesus most of the time catch from the Master? And when Peter was unleashed by the power of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost and after - what did he say? And then at the end of his life as he "stirs us up by way of remembrance" what did he want us to never forget? That is the Gospel According to Peter. And guess what - it is simple, direct, and to the point. Just like he was. no http://www.dtbm.org Peter, when found by Jesus, had all the marks of a bully. He was loud, brash, direct, and hard to intimidate. But Jesus changed Peter. And from that moment on, whenever Peter was in Christ's Presence he was different. But sometimes in weakness, Peter would go back to what he was like before. Then Peter was given awesome spiritual responsibility. All that strong personality added to big influence and power make for a very dangerous combination. It is so good that Peter did not want to be anything but Christ's servant. info@dtbm.org Sun, 01 Feb 2004 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Peter, when found by Jesus, had all the marks of a[...] Peter, when found by Jesus, had all the marks of a bully. He was loud, brash, direct, and hard to intimidate. But Jesus changed Peter. And from that moment on, whenever Peter was in Christ's Presence he was different. But sometimes in weakness, Peter would go back to what he was like before. Then Peter was given awesome spiritual responsibility. All that strong personality added to big influence and power make for a very dangerous combination. It is so good that Peter did not want to be anything but Christ's servant. no http://www.dtbm.org Every day the one truth I cling to is the gracious forgiveness of our loving Savior. I know that however many times I fail - He forgives. I know that how every many times I fall - He restores. I know that how ever many times I sin - He cleanses, restores, and forgives. That is so encouraging, so refreshing, so hope filled. info@dtbm.org Sun, 08 Feb 2004 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Every day the one truth I cling to is the gracious[...] Every day the one truth I cling to is the gracious forgiveness of our loving Savior. I know that however many times I fail - He forgives. I know that how every many times I fall - He restores. I know that how ever many times I sin - He cleanses, restores, and forgives. That is so encouraging, so refreshing, so hope filled. no http://www.dtbm.org Which was the greatest of all Christ's miracles? The answer is the one that never faded, never aged, never ended. It was the miracle unfaded by time, untouched by health, unaffected by circumstances. That miracle, the greatest miracle is the one that Jesus Christ is still doing in our midst today. It is the miracle that I have personally experienced. It is the miracle that most of us in this room have also experienced. It is the greatest of all Christ's miracles - the miracle of complete forgiveness. info@dtbm.org Sun, 22 Feb 2004 00:00:00 +0000(17) All Sins are Forgivable Christianity Dr. John Barnett Which was the greatest of all Christ's miracles? T[...] Which was the greatest of all Christ's miracles? The answer is the one that never faded, never aged, never ended. It was the miracle unfaded by time, untouched by health, unaffected by circumstances. That miracle, the greatest miracle is the one that Jesus Christ is still doing in our midst today. It is the miracle that I have personally experienced. It is the miracle that most of us in this room have also experienced. It is the greatest of all Christ's miracles - the miracle of complete forgiveness. no http://www.dtbm.org The most important question you will every be asked to answer is the question - "Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?" How is YOUR relationship with Jesus? info@dtbm.org Christianity Dr. John Barnett The most important question you will every be aske[...] The most important question you will every be asked to answer is the question - "Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?" How is YOUR relationship with Jesus? no http://www.dtbm.org Jesus explained that we by our choices either prepare our hearts to receive truth - or to reject it. Truth is only heard by prepared hearts. info@dtbm.org Sun, 18 Apr 2004 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Jesus explained that we by our choices either prep[...] Jesus explained that we by our choices either prepare our hearts to receive truth - or to reject it. Truth is only heard by prepared hearts. no http://www.dtbm.org What is a wayside heart? It is a heart that has gotten hard and resistant, living right on the edge of fruitful field. This is such a portrait of so many of the unconverted. They hear sermons but forget them. They are surrounded by God’s truth, but nothing sinks in; they are resistant and unstirred by God. God's Word doesn’t interest them. They have no fear of God, no faith, no experience of Christ. info@dtbm.org Sun, 25 Apr 2004 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett What is a wayside heart? It is a heart that has go[...] What is a wayside heart? It is a heart that has gotten hard and resistant, living right on the edge of fruitful field. This is such a portrait of so many of the unconverted. They hear sermons but forget them. They are surrounded by God’s truth, but nothing sinks in; they are resistant and unstirred by God. God's Word doesn’t interest them. They have no fear of God, no faith, no experience of Christ. no http://www.dtbm.org As Jesus taught He was usually surrounded by crowds of shallow souls. They followed, listened, enjoyed His messages – but never could get around to doing anything with what they heard. They were fascinated, entertained, even deeply impressed with His message and ability. They were responsive in some ways, unlike the hardened hearts. Moved by His message at times, able to talk about the Lord – but never deeply changed. They are unstable, un-rooted, temporary and fragile. Their spiritual life has as much life as a cut flower. They look great until they wither. info@dtbm.org Sun, 09 May 2004 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett As Jesus taught He was usually surrounded by crowd[...] As Jesus taught He was usually surrounded by crowds of shallow souls. They followed, listened, enjoyed His messages – but never could get around to doing anything with what they heard. They were fascinated, entertained, even deeply impressed with His message and ability. They were responsive in some ways, unlike the hardened hearts. Moved by His message at times, able to talk about the Lord – but never deeply changed. They are unstable, un-rooted, temporary and fragile. Their spiritual life has as much life as a cut flower. They look great until they wither. no http://www.dtbm.org Weedy soil represents a heart preoccupied with worldly matters. Here the thorn bushes are not visible because they have been burned off the surface, but their roots are intact. When the seed is sown on this soil, then watered and germinated, the entrenched thorns also sprout and grow with a virulent violence, choking out the grain before it can produce any fruit. This portrayed a divided heart, a heart divided by irreconcilable loyalties. info@dtbm.org Sun, 16 May 2004 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Weedy soil represents a heart preoccupied with wor[...] Weedy soil represents a heart preoccupied with worldly matters. Here the thorn bushes are not visible because they have been burned off the surface, but their roots are intact. When the seed is sown on this soil, then watered and germinated, the entrenched thorns also sprout and grow with a virulent violence, choking out the grain before it can produce any fruit. This portrayed a divided heart, a heart divided by irreconcilable loyalties. no http://www.dtbm.org Jesus describes everyone in the world that will go to Heaven forever as being -- Good. Just as there are three types of lost Hell bound people types, there are also three different types of the Heaven bound. There are three levels, three categories, three degrees of fruitful lives. Basic, Better, and the BEST! Among the Good there are the 30 times over Good, the 60 times over Good, and the 100 times over Good. info@dtbm.org Sun, 23 May 2004 00:00:00 +0000(26) The Good Heart Christianity Dr. John Barnett Jesus describes everyone in the world that will go[...] Jesus describes everyone in the world that will go to Heaven forever as being -- Good. Just as there are three types of lost Hell bound people types, there are also three different types of the Heaven bound. There are three levels, three categories, three degrees of fruitful lives. Basic, Better, and the BEST! Among the Good there are the 30 times over Good, the 60 times over Good, and the 100 times over Good. no http://www.dtbm.org What does a heart look like that accepts the Word? How is a life lived that welcomes as its own Jesus Christ the Word of God? The Gospels capture six elements from the very lips of Jesus. Listen to Him. Accept His Word. Desire this depth of devotion, and welcome Him by giving yourself to Him. info@dtbm.org Sun, 27 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +0000(03) The Good Heart Accepts the Word Christianity Dr. John Barnett What does a heart look like that accepts the Word?[...] What does a heart look like that accepts the Word? How is a life lived that welcomes as its own Jesus Christ the Word of God? The Gospels capture six elements from the very lips of Jesus. Listen to Him. Accept His Word. Desire this depth of devotion, and welcome Him by giving yourself to Him. no http://www.dtbm.org What is the “good life”? It is a life that flows from within. It is the original and genuine “good life”. All other varieties but His are counterfeit. Only Christ's ‘good life’ never ends. All the rest do. Unlike anything this world offers, Jesus continues to offer that which is best until we one day enjoy the finest blessings in His eternal kingdom. So how do we make sure we have today this "good life” that is genuine? The best way to start is to listen to Him, the Author of the "good life” info@dtbm.org Sun, 04 Jul 2004 00:00:00 +0000(28) The Good Heart Lives For Jesus Christianity Dr. John Barnett What is the “good life”? It is a life that flo[...] What is the “good life”? It is a life that flows from within. It is the original and genuine “good life”. All other varieties but His are counterfeit. Only Christ's ‘good life’ never ends. All the rest do. Unlike anything this world offers, Jesus continues to offer that which is best until we one day enjoy the finest blessings in His eternal kingdom. So how do we make sure we have today this "good life” that is genuine? The best way to start is to listen to Him, the Author of the "good life” no http://www.dtbm.org God has big plans for you today - if you are His child. He wants to "yield a crop" in you and in me. info@dtbm.org Christianity Dr. John Barnett God has big plans for you today - if you are His c[...] God has big plans for you today - if you are His child. He wants to "yield a crop" in you and in me. no http://www.dtbm.org There is no heart God can't change. There is no life, no past, no sin, no stain, no failure, and no habit that God can't change if you will let Him. Are you letting the Lord change you? Are you responding? Is Jesus Christ controlling you more each day? info@dtbm.org Sun, 25 Jul 2004 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett There is no heart God can't change. There is no li[...] There is no heart God can't change. There is no life, no past, no sin, no stain, no failure, and no habit that God can't change if you will let Him. Are you letting the Lord change you? Are you responding? Is Jesus Christ controlling you more each day? no http://www.dtbm.org One of the greatest blessings of life is to know God. Knowing God means that He also knows us. God knowing us means He knows life hurts at times. When ever I go through hard times, sad times, dark times, discouraging times - I can testify with many of you that the greatest cure comes from looking at Jesus. info@dtbm.org Christianity Dr. John Barnett One of the greatest blessings of life is to know G[...] One of the greatest blessings of life is to know God. Knowing God means that He also knows us. God knowing us means He knows life hurts at times. When ever I go through hard times, sad times, dark times, discouraging times - I can testify with many of you that the greatest cure comes from looking at Jesus. no http://www.dtbm.org The God of Heaven says I am in the business of producing crops. When my Word gets into your life something is going to happen. When you allow me full access - amazing results will come. info@dtbm.org Sun, 15 Aug 2004 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett The God of Heaven says I am in the business of pro[...] The God of Heaven says I am in the business of producing crops. When my Word gets into your life something is going to happen. When you allow me full access - amazing results will come. no http://www.dtbm.org What does God want from everyone of us who live in the body He made for us? This body is His Temple and what we do with this temple will be the basis for our everlasting reward in His Presence. info@dtbm.org Christianity Dr. John Barnett What does God want from everyone of us who live in[...] What does God want from everyone of us who live in the body He made for us? This body is His Temple and what we do with this temple will be the basis for our everlasting reward in His Presence. no http://www.dtbm.org Today the key to all you and I will ever be is summed up by two words "in Christ". Our identification with Him in His work on the Cross brought us salvation. Our continuing with Him brings everlasting rewards. Attached to Christ we begin to see His life lived out in us. Our hands attached to Him do His bidding, our feet go as His went, our eyes see as His saw, and so on. info@dtbm.org Christianity Dr. John Barnett Today the key to all you and I will ever be is sum[...] Today the key to all you and I will ever be is summed up by two words "in Christ". Our identification with Him in His work on the Cross brought us salvation. Our continuing with Him brings everlasting rewards. Attached to Christ we begin to see His life lived out in us. Our hands attached to Him do His bidding, our feet go as His went, our eyes see as His saw, and so on. no http://www.dtbm.org We need to do a self-checkup of our spiritual health. Are you distant these days from God? Can you hardly remember the last time your life was fruitful? info@dtbm.org Christianity Dr. John Barnett We need to do a self-checkup of our spiritual heal[...] We need to do a self-checkup of our spiritual health. Are you distant these days from God? Can you hardly remember the last time your life was fruitful? no http://www.dtbm.org What will you end up with from your life lived on planet earth? God says all we will hold in our hands at the end of life will be either ashes or treasures. For every day, every hour, and every moment lived -- God is going to reduce EVERYTHING to smoke and soot, or one of three things - gold, silver, or precious stones. Which do you think is better? Your life today reflects what you believe about the end result you desire - ashes or treasures. info@dtbm.org Sun, 19 Sep 2004 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett What will you end up with from your life lived on [...] What will you end up with from your life lived on planet earth? God says all we will hold in our hands at the end of life will be either ashes or treasures. For every day, every hour, and every moment lived -- God is going to reduce EVERYTHING to smoke and soot, or one of three things - gold, silver, or precious stones. Which do you think is better? Your life today reflects what you believe about the end result you desire - ashes or treasures. no http://www.dtbm.org How much of last week was deposited in Heaven? How much of your time and energies were used by the Lord for His purposes and for His glory? We make deposits in the bank of Heaven by allowing God to control our time, our talents, our attitudes, and our actions. info@dtbm.org Sun, 03 Oct 2004 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett How much of last week was deposited in Heaven? How[...] How much of last week was deposited in Heaven? How much of your time and energies were used by the Lord for His purposes and for His glory? We make deposits in the bank of Heaven by allowing God to control our time, our talents, our attitudes, and our actions. no http://www.dtbm.org Jesus compared Himself to a Grape Vine, us to branches growing out of that vine - and God our Father as a Gardener walking up and down the rows of branches growing out of Christ our Vine. Today God wants us to abide fruitfully in Jesus. info@dtbm.org Sun, 10 Oct 2004 00:00:00 +0000(36) From the Inside Out Christianity Dr. John Barnett Jesus compared Himself to a Grape Vine, us to bran[...] Jesus compared Himself to a Grape Vine, us to branches growing out of that vine - and God our Father as a Gardener walking up and down the rows of branches growing out of Christ our Vine. Today God wants us to abide fruitfully in Jesus. no http://www.dtbm.org There in one word that determines everything about your future - control. Who is going to control your life - you or God? info@dtbm.org Christianity Dr. John Barnett There in one word that determines everything about[...] There in one word that determines everything about your future - control. Who is going to control your life - you or God? no http://www.dtbm.org What are you involved with that is bigger than you? What are you doing that will last forever? What are you seeking that is eternal? That is exactly the depth of consideration God wants us to live at - thinking of how we can allow Him to grow us into an enduring, fruitful, rewarded saint! info@dtbm.org Christianity Dr. John Barnett What are you involved with that is bigger than you[...] What are you involved with that is bigger than you? What are you doing that will last forever? What are you seeking that is eternal? That is exactly the depth of consideration God wants us to live at - thinking of how we can allow Him to grow us into an enduring, fruitful, rewarded saint! no http://www.dtbm.org What does God the Father want from each of us believers today? Life long growth in abiding fruitfully in Jesus. info@dtbm.org Christianity Dr. John Barnett What does God the Father want from each of us beli[...] What does God the Father want from each of us believers today? Life long growth in abiding fruitfully in Jesus. no http://www.dtbm.org What is fruitfulness for the Lord? It is simply being useful for Him. When we are tools that God can use, we are fruitful. info@dtbm.org Christianity Dr. John Barnett What is fruitfulness for the Lord? It is simply be[...] What is fruitfulness for the Lord? It is simply being useful for Him. When we are tools that God can use, we are fruitful. no