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7/26/2010
Name: Kathy Spivey
Location: Sanford, NC 27332
I am interested in any historical information you may have about your church. My Great-Grandfather, Adam Walton, was an active member with your church during the 1900's. I have been told that he was prominent in the start of Oakdale Baptist Church. Please respond with any information you may have. Thank you, Kathy
2/6/2010
Name: Cwelcome
Location:
THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO POST MY COMMENTS.
Have you heard? The Rapture of the Believers is May 21, 2011 and October 21, 2011 is the End of the World. www.familyradio.com and www.ebiblefellowship.com - (800) 543-1495
SEEK JESUS WHILE THERE IS STILL TIME!
READ THE BIBLE!
1). Peter 4:7: But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
2). Joel 2:1-2: Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the Lord cometh, for it is nigh at hand; A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mountains: a great people and a strong; there hath not been ever the like, neither shall be anymore after it, even to the years of many generations.
11/5/2009
Name: Dennis Lackie
Location:
My name is Dennis Lackie.
When I was saved some 30 plus years ago, I did not receive this message (or anything that would lead me to this understanding). I was saved in a small Assembly of God Church and the Pastor and his wife were truly wonderful people. They did their best to help me in uncountable ways. I don't believe however that they realized that I did not understand that I needed to keep the Cross of Christ before me every day.
I tried the best I knew how to serve the Lord through studying the Bible, regular Church attendance, playing a little music in church, and basically did whatever the Pastor suggested.
However, when the pastor was called to another church, I went on to attend Rhema Bible Training Center. Looking back on what I garnered from the time I spent there; it seems like I felt more impressed to have faith in myself rather than faith in Christ. I am not speaking ill of this training institution for it may very well be that I just was not receiving what they were trying to teach.
Improper thinking led me to improper believing, improper prayer, improper study,(which was inevitable because without Christ as the object of my faith, the Holy Spirit would not help me to understand what I was trying to study) and ultimately improper living. I became a backslidden wreck within a few years. I tried to find my way back to the Lord but I believe the misconceptions which I had developed concerning how to live for God, hindered my efforts to again live for the Lord.
I prayed, I sought God by trying to read the Bible. It seemed that the Bible was in another language almost, and it just put my thinking between a rock and a hard spot as the saying goes. Though I had repented and asked forgiveness in the name of Jesus Christ I still had all the conscience of past sin and knew inside that I was still not right with God. After years of failure in regards to getting right with God and having any kind of sense of being right with God, I was gripped by fear that I was going to Hell and there was nothing I could do about it. I finally, one day just gave up trying. I recall walking around in my driveway aimlessly, and had been trying to pray. (Which was like talking to a wall) Finally, I said to myself, “okay, I guess I'm not going to make it to Heaven. Maybe I have committed the unpardonable sin or something, I just didn't know,” and now I felt I was obviously on my way to Hell like a locomotive, steaming its way down a hill without an Engineer.
Finally, I told myself, “right now I am right here, on this beautiful world that God has created; I am a free moral agent, and I can do what I want and I can say what I want. Even though I know the day is coming when I will be burning in Hell and I probably will not be free to Praise God, right now I can Praise God if I want to. And I do want to and I am going to because I know he is worthy of all Praise.” I started praising God and thanking Jesus for the wonderful sacrifice which he had made on the Cross. In all of about three seconds, the Holy Spirit fell upon me and I knew God still cared. He took my sins and gave me His Righteousness. He took my death and gave me His Life. He took the Curse of the Law and gave me Liberty. The peace and rest which the Lord gave me is indescribable. God has forgiven me for Jesus Christ’s sake and I have come to realize that all I need; is in the sacrifice of Christ at Calvary.
However, I went through a short period of time following this experience that I begin to be worried that I could again backslide. After all, I had been sincere in my efforts to live for the Lord before, but I still had found it impossible to live for the Lord as I knew I should.
I prayed and asked the Lord, “if in your all knowing ways can see that I will backslide again at some point, then please just take me now. I don’t want to live just to find myself again in a backslidden condition. I do not want to go to hell. Please help me.”
Well, He didn’t kill me, but He did show me something which would prevent me from ever backsliding. At the time, I thought this to be something which I had came up with on my own in order to just keep me close to the Lord until I found the answer to my dilemma. But now I know it was actually the Lord showing me how to have continuous victory, every day of my life.
I started thanking Jesus every morning for shedding His Blood to atone for my sin (and I do mean verbally). I also thanked Jesus Christ at the same time for providing Righteousness and Redemption for me, which I know I could in no wise afford. I did this not only in the morning, but in the evening also. Most of the time I would thank Him at various times during the day also.
I did this in a desperate attempt to stay close to the Lord, so as not to in any way fall away from the Lord.
The Bible started making more sense to me than I could have imagined. I could read almost anywhere and it just seem to jump off the pages into my understanding.
I began having a desire to pray and commune with the Lord. And the prayer was no longer like a job but was enjoyable.(Praise God)
The Lord begin to reveal things to me from His Word, which I had never known.
I now realize that thanking the Lord Jesus (from the heart-sincerely) for what He accomplished at Calvary, on a continual basis (1 Cor. 15:2), keeps us standing on the platform which the Holy Spirit uses to perform every good, and powerful work in our lives. In fact we are sanctified only by continually trusting in what Christ accomplished on our behalf at Calvary.
I believe the Lord is leading me to let as many people know as is possible; that it’s all in Christ and what he did on the Cross. This is the very foundation which the Holy Spirit stands upon, whenever he is moving in someone’s life. Whether it is for victorious living, understanding the Word of God, Healing, or anything else that I could name. If we are to receive ANYTHING from God, it WILL BE done by the Holy Spirit ONLY because of what Jesus Christ has done via his sacrifice of Himself on the Cross.
It’s all in Christ, it’s all in Christ, it’s all in Christ. Praise God .
I have not sent this message to you because I believe you to be lacking in some way but because I pray that you are dedicated to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
May the Merciful Lord of all Blessings, Bless you always
Dennis Lackie
www.itsallinchrist.com
7/7/2009
Name: TOM MILLSPAUGH
Location: THE INN
pASTOR, I TALKED TO MATT BURT TODAY AND HE INFORMED ME THAT YOUR PRAISE BAND WOULD LIKE TO PLAY AT THE INN ON THE 29TH OF AUGUST. THATS GREAT AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO IT. IF YOU HAVE A PHOTO OF THE BAND I CAN GET IT IN THE POST. A SHORT BIO WOULD ALSO HELP. WE USUALLY KICK OFF ABOUT 8:15 WITH THE MUSIC AND OF COURSE THE BANDS LIKE TO COME EARLY AND SET UP AND SOUND CHECK ETC. I CAN MEET YOU ALL THERE AT ANY TIME. YOU MIGHT WANT TO POP IN THIS WEEKEND AND HEAR A COUPLE OF BANDS WE VE GOT PLAYING. THE INN IS NOT A CHURCH BUT IT IS A HOUSE OF GOD. LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QYESTIONS AND I LL BE GLAD TO FILL YOU IN. KEEP THE FAITH TPM
6/22/2009
Name: Ron & Vickie Wetzler
Location: Faith NC
Thank you all for welcoming us to TFBC. We visited a lot churches in three months and by far TFBC stood out. I think the morning fellowship before sunday school sold me it made it so easy to meet people and everyone in there made there way to say hey. Most know Im a new christian I never thought in a million years I would look forward to mid week and sundays being in church. With Love Ron & Vickie
6/20/2009
Name: keijo
Location: sweden
And theLord will send his love andpeace into you and and the angels of heaven will nurses you and me today for God is good and love and power in us in Christ,thanks and bless and pray for the Scandinaviens that weak up,keijo sweden
5/25/2009
Name: Ronnie Wetzler
Location:
Thanks to pastor Mike for coming up to see me before my surgery on May 11th. Im new to the church and never expected that visit. He is a wonderful caring man you are all blessed to have him. Vickie and I are lookig foward to joinng the church if you'll have us. Im now back to looking forward to coming to church and reading more than ever before. Again thanks, you all are a great bunch of caring people, Ron & Vickie
5/19/2009
Name: Ronnie & Vickie Wetzler
Location: Faith NC
4/26/2009
Name: Ronnie & Vickie Wezler
Location: Faith NC
We just wanted to say thanks to all. Everyone we met was so kind. We are looking forward to coming back. We really enjoyed the fellowship time what a great idea. It made it easier to meet people. I was just saved about 1 year ago and saw the church we were going to self destruct. It almost made me give up but thank god I didnt. I have alot to learn I never led a bad life just never went to church due to Racing on weekends and just not wanting to etc.Ive alway had a big heart and helped people when ever it was possible. Yaw take care God Bless Ronnie & Vickie
4/5/2009
Name: linda rivera
Location: salisbury nc
is it possible for you to post news on Pastors condition for us to keep updated with. He is in our prayers and would hope to hear something promising soon God bless you all and his family,
1/19/2009
Name: Brandy Munsey Steffey
Location: Gate City VA
New building looks great!!! Miss you all think about everyone often.
Love,
Brandy, Timmy and Jon
My New family Clayton and Jaron
1/14/2009
Name: Ashley Overman
Location: Moyock, NC
I am so glad to see that you have grown so much over the past 2 years. I hope God continues to bless you in everything that you do! I know you have impacted my life in a way that is difficult to explain! Each and everyone of you are so kind and you are such a blessing! Keep Strong in your faith and know that I appreciate all that you do! BTW Great Website!
11/29/2008
Name: Timothy W Munsey
Location: Gate City ,Va
Its nice to see you guys are doing well .We miss each and every one of you wish we were there your in our thoughts often the boys remember and ask often about visiting there or moving back.Love you guys.
10/26/2008
Name: Jennifer King
Location: Lewis Center, Ohio
Just wanted to say that we miss you all and we are doing well here in Ohio. Take care! We pray for you and for the growth in Trading Ford......
3/5/2008
Name: Frank Gobble
Location:
I have lots of New Building pictures you can put on the site if you would like to.
9/29/2007
Name: Amber Davidson
Location: salisbury
Website looks great!
9/24/2007
Name: Stacy Hosfeld
Location: FL
Hay I like your website. My mom and dad has been going to your Church. Thay wantted me to look at the pics from a trip the Church went on. Love all the things that you have been doing for our Fother God. May God be with you my brothers and sisters.
Bonnie,All, and Matthew is my mom,dad and brother.
Love from your sister of God,
StacyHosfeld
1/25/2007
Name: PHYLLIS HONBAIER MOTSINGER
Location: LEXINGTON NC
I HAVE SEVERAL RELATIVES BURIED HERE. I HAVE ALWAYS HEARD GOOD THINGS ABOUT THIS CHURCH.
12/7/2006
Name: chris sechrest
Location: salisbury
the new format of the website looks great
3/23/2006
Name: Tim Munsey
Location: Gate City ,Va.
Like the new web page Awsome
2/7/2006
Name: Karen Harding
Location: Salisbury
Pastor Mike, First time visiting your web site,great looking site,alot of info. see ya,Sunday.Hope you and Sandy had a fabulous vacation.
Please call me as soon as you get time.
1/9/2006
Name: MATTHEWS
Location: LEE WILSON RD.
FOR PASTOR MIKE .I TOOK A LOOK AT YOUR WEB SITE.WOW. LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE A GOOD THING GOING .THE MUSIC PLAYING ON THE PAGE ,IS THAT THE CHURCH BAND.I LOVE MUSIC .PLAYED IN A BAND .NOT THAT KIND OF MUSIC.YOU KNOW.THAT SONG PLAYING IS VERY SOULFUL WOW.
11/9/2005
Name: Tami Shepherd
Location: Salisbury
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