Words From The Word

Good News Baptist Church of St. Maarten

Here at The Good News Baptist Church, the vision is to develop a loving community of believers, who, as a result of sincere love for God, glorifying worship to God, and a growing commitment to know Christ and make Him known, impact the community and the world.

  1. 10h ago

    Are You Available for God to Use You?

    Are you truly available for God to use you? In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster opens 2 Timothy 2:21 (KJV) and asks one of the most personal questions a believer can face — have you made yourself available to the Master? You might be asking: What does it mean to be sanctified and meet for the Master's use? How do I know if God can really use me? What happens when only a few people are willing to serve? Can someone actually see my availability in my daily life? Key points from this devotion: - To be sanctified means to be set apart and available for God's holy purpose - Being "meet for the master's use" means being ready for whatever He calls you to do - God needs vessels who are available — in words, in action, and in willingness to go - It can be lonely in ministry when few step up, but your availability matters deeply - When life is over, you will be glad you made yourself available to serve the Lord If this devotion encouraged you, please like, leave a comment, share it with a friend, and subscribe so you never miss a new episode. #WordsFromTheWord #KJV #BibleDevotion #ChristianLiving #HolySpirit Stay connected with GNBC: 🌐 Website: www.gnbcnetwork.org CHAPTERS: 0:00 Opening and Welcome 0:45 Song: Bring Your Vessels Not a Few 1:37 Recap — Vessels for the Master's Use 2:31 Today's Focus — Vessels Must Be Available 2:47 2 Timothy 2:21 — Sanctified and Ready 3:38 Are You Available for His Use? 5:31 When Few Are Willing to Serve 6:19 Final Challenge and Farewell

  2. 1d ago

    Are You the Vessel God Is Looking For Right Now?

    Are you the vessel God is looking for right now? In this devotion from Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster opens 2 Timothy 2:20 and 2 Kings 4:1-7 (KJV) to show us that God is not looking for perfect vessels — He is looking for empty, available ones. You might be asking: Why would God want to use someone like me? What does it mean to be a vessel unto honor? Does God only use extraordinary people? How do I make myself available to God? Through the story of the widow and the miraculous oil, Pastor Roderick Webster shows us that God's power flows when we stop relying on ourselves and simply obey. Key points from this devotion: - God needs empty vessels — to be used, we must empty ourselves of self - Vessels are for different purposes — God needs all kinds of people in His church - God uses both ordinary and extraordinary vessels for His glory - The church is God's vessel to pour grace into a lost and bankrupt world - Availability is what makes a vessel useful to the Master If this devotion encouraged you, please like, comment, share, and subscribe so more people can be strengthened by God's Word every day. Stay connected with GNBC: 🌐 Website: www.gnbcnetwork.org #WordsFromTheWord #KJV #BibleDevotion #ChristianLiving #GoodNewsBaptistChurch --- CHAPTERS: 0:00 Opening Praise and Welcome 0:21 Bring Your Vessels Song Intro 1:05 Key Text 2 Timothy 2:20 1:48 Elisha and the Oil Miracle 4:00 Empty Yourself for God's Use 5:37 God Uses the Church as His Vessel 7:05 Different Vessels Different Purposes 8:28 Ordinary and Extraordinary Vessels Called 10:13 Gifts and Roles in the Church 11:51 Final Encouragement and What Is Next

  3. 2d ago

    Are You Shining as a Vessel God Can Use?

    Are you shining as a vessel God can use? In this devotion from 2 Timothy 2:20 and Matthew 5:14-16 (KJV), Pastor Roderick Webster of Good News Baptist Church reminds us that God places His treasure in ordinary earthen vessels — men and women He calls to shine in a dark world. You might be asking: What does it mean to be a vessel the Master needs? Does God really want to use someone like me? How do I let my light shine when life feels heavy? Can my good works actually point people to God? Here is what this devotion covers: - God places His treasure of grace and love in earthen vessels — ordinary people like you - All may not preach, but every believer is called to shine in a dark world - Your light illuminates your good works and reflects glory back to the Father - A vessel of honor is one that is purged, sanctified, and prepared for every good work - You are either a vessel of honor or dishonor — the choice is yours If this devotion blessed you, please like, leave a comment, and share it with someone who needs to be reminded they are a light. Subscribe so you never miss a word from the Word. #WordsFromTheWord #KJV #BibleDevotion #ChristianLiving #GoodNewsBaptistChurch Stay connected with GNBC: 🌐 Website: www.gnbcnetwork.org CHAPTERS: 0:00 Opening Blessing 0:07 Song: Make Me a Blessing 0:56 Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 2:20 1:28 Why the Master Needs Vessels 2:53 God's Treasure in Earthen Vessels 3:35 Every Believer Called to Shine 4:53 You Are the Light of the World 6:55 Let Your Light Shine Before Men 7:39 Lights Seen From Above 8:54 Closing Charge and Next Devotion

  4. 4d ago

    Are You Available to Be Used by God Today?

    Are you available to be used by God today? In this devotion from Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster opens 2 Timothy 2:20-26 (KJV) and reminds us that just like every vessel in a great house has a purpose, every believer has been placed here by God to serve Him. You might be asking... Why am I still here if heaven is the goal? What does it really mean to be saved to serve? How can God use someone like me? Does God expect me to do this work alone? Key points from this devotion: - We are not only saved to go to heaven — we are saved to serve God here on earth (Ephesians 2:10) - We are laborers together with God, not alone (1 Corinthians 3:9) - God calls us to come to Him and then commands us to go for Him (Matthew 28:19) - Our daily prayer should shift from "Lord, bless me" to "Lord, use me" - God works through us — we simply make ourselves available If this devotion encouraged you, please like, leave a comment, and share it with someone who needs to hear this today. Subscribe so you never miss a devotion from Good News Baptist Church. #WordsFromTheWord #KJV #BibleDevotion #ChristianLiving #GoodNewsBaptistChurch Stay connected with GNBC: 🌐 Website: www.gnbcnetwork.org CHAPTERS: 0:00 Opening — Make Me a Blessing 1:14 Useful Vessel Series Intro 1:51 Vessels in a Great House 3:24 We Are Saved to Serve 5:16 Laborers Together With God 7:03 Come to Christ, Then Go for Him 9:07 Our Daily Prayer — Lord Use Me 10:15 Practical Ways to Be a Blessing 10:39 Make Yourself Available to God 11:39 Closing and Next Devotion Preview

  5. 5d ago

    Are You a Vessel God Can Use for His Honor?

    Are you a vessel God can use for His honor? In this opening devotion of a brand-new series, Pastor Roderick Webster of Good News Baptist Church walks us through 2 Timothy 2:20-26 (KJV) to help us understand what it means to be a useful vessel unto honor in God's service. You might be asking... What does it mean to be a vessel of honor versus a vessel of dishonor? Why does my usefulness matter to God? How do I purge myself so I can be prepared for every good work? What does God actually call me as a believer? Key points from this devotion: - The great house in 2 Timothy 2 represents the whole body of Christ, the church of God - Vessels of gold and silver represent honorable, useful believers - One's usefulness is the determining factor of honor in God's house - Believers are called saints, lights, soldiers, disciples, and Christians — each name carries purpose - To be meet for the master's use, we must purge ourselves from what contaminates and makes us useless If this devotion encouraged you, please like, leave a comment, and share it with a friend or loved one. Subscribe so you never miss a devotion from the Words From The Word series. #WordsFromTheWord #KJV #BibleDevotion #ChristianLiving #GoodNewsBaptistChurch Stay connected with GNBC: 🌐 Website: www.gnbcnetwork.org CHAPTERS: 0:00 Opening and Series Introduction 1:00 Make Me a Blessing Hymn 2:20 Reading 2 Timothy 2:20-26 KJV 4:10 The Great House and Types of Vessels 5:36 Purging for the Master's Use 7:00 What God Calls Every Believer 9:33 Chosen and Earthen Vessels in Scripture 10:21 Closing and What's Next

  6. 6d ago

    Is Your Church Powerful? The Secret Is Prayer

    Is your church truly powerful, and could prayer be the secret you have been missing? In this devotion from Acts 4:32-35 (KJV), Pastor Roderick Webster of Good News Baptist Church unpacks what made the early church so extraordinary — and what it will take for the church today to walk in that same power. In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Webster draws from Acts 4:33, "And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all," to show us that a praying church is a powerful church. You might be asking: - Why does prayer have so much to do with how powerful my church is? - What does "great grace" actually look like in the life of a church? - Is there really a connection between unity, generosity, and prayer? - When was the last time I truly prayed through until the answer came? Key points from this devotion: - Great grace produced unity, renunciation, fellowship, and liberality in the early church - Prayer — not money or programs — is what makes a church powerful - The New Testament church prayed until God moved, even releasing Peter from prison - A praying church expects God to hear, answer, and work miracles - Prayer meeting attendance is one of the most practical ways to strengthen your church If this devotion blessed you, please like, leave a comment, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you never miss a word. #WordsFromTheWord #KJV #BibleDevotion #ChristianLiving #HolySpirit Stay connected with GNBC: 🌐 Website: www.gnbcnetwork.org CHAPTERS: 0:00 Opening 0:36 A Praying Church Is Powerful 0:57 Acts 4 and Great Power 1:44 Mercy Seat Hymn 2:29 Great Grace Upon Them All 3:04 Unity and Renunciation in the Church 4:42 Fellowship Over Fussing 6:30 Liberality and No Lack Among Them 8:41 Prayer Is What Makes the Difference 9:45 God Answers Prayer — Even in Prison 11:33 Show Up and Pray 12:13 Have You Ever Prayed Through the Night? 13:27 Final Blessing

    Is Your Church Powerful? The Secret Is Prayer
  7. Jul 15

    Did You Pray Till the Answer Came?

    Did you pray till the answer came? In this devotion from Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster takes us back to the New Testament church in Acts chapter 4 (KJV) to show what happens when God's people get serious about prayer. The early church prayed, the place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost. That same God is still listening today. You might be asking... - Does prayer really make a difference in my church? - What does it mean to "pray through" until the answer comes? - Why are prayer meetings so poorly attended, and does it matter? - How do I pray according to God's will and not just my own? Key points from this devotion: - The success of any ministry is in the prayers of the saints - Acts 4:31 shows a direct connection between prayer, Holy Spirit filling, and boldness - Prayer is not getting God to adjust to us — it is aligning ourselves to His will - Unity in the body follows genuine, corporate prayer - Revival always begins with people who are willing to pray If this devotion stirred something in your heart, please like, leave a comment below, share this video with someone who needs encouragement, and subscribe so you never miss a word from the Word. #WordsFromTheWord #BibleDevotion #HolySpirit #KJV #GoodNewsBaptistChurch Stay connected with GNBC: 🌐 Website: www.gnbcnetwork.org CHAPTERS: 0:00 Opening 0:46 Why Prayer Meeting Matters 1:06 Making Space to Pray 1:20 Have You Prayed Till the Answer Came? 2:51 Acts 4 and the Power of a Praying Church 5:02 Boldness, Unity, and Great Grace 6:54 Why We Need Revival Through Prayer 7:46 Closing Prayer and Final Call

    Did You Pray Till the Answer Came?
  8. Jul 14

    Does Your Church Really Know How to Pray?

    Does your church really know how to pray? In this Words From The Word devotion, Pastor Roderick Webster opens Acts 4:29-30 (KJV) to show us what a truly praying church looks like — and what it costs to pray the way the early church prayed.You might be asking: Why don't I see more miracles in my life or church? What should I actually be praying for? Is it selfish to bring my own needs to God? How can I make prayer more than a habit — and turn it into real power?Key points from this devotion:- The early church prayed for boldness to preach, not escape from their problems- A praying church is always focused on evangelizing the lost- God is still a miracle-working God — the lack of miracles is a prayer problem, not a God problem- The church can recover its power when it returns to serious, Spirit-led prayer- You can start today by calling someone — even a shut-in — just to pray with themIf this devotion encouraged you, please like, leave a comment, and share it with someone who needs a reminder to pray. Subscribe so you never miss a daily word of encouragement from Words From The Word.WordsFromTheWord #KJV #BibleDevotion #ChristianLiving #HolySpiritStay connected with GNBC:🌐 Website: www.gnbcnetwork.org0:00 Opening Hymn on Prayer1:05 Why the Early Church Prayed Boldly1:49 They Didn't Pray for Self2:50 A Church That Desires to Evangelize3:41 God Still Does Miracles Today5:51 Getting Back to the Place of Prayer6:39 Share God's Goodness With Someone7:39 Call a Prayer Partner Today8:25 Closing Prayer and Farewell

    Does Your Church Really Know How to Pray?

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Here at The Good News Baptist Church, the vision is to develop a loving community of believers, who, as a result of sincere love for God, glorifying worship to God, and a growing commitment to know Christ and make Him known, impact the community and the world.