Moved With Compassion
Date: March 31, 2022 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Matthew 9:35-38 | Rick Sallee
The Theme for Your Song
Date: February 28, 2022 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Matthew 6:9-13 | Jeremiah Mitchell
The Person of the Father The Place of the Father The Purity of the Father The Eternal Purposes of the Father The Provision of the Father The Forgiveness of the Father The Protection of the Father The Power of the Father
In the Storm Again
Date: February 27, 2022 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Matthew 14:15-33, John 6:15-22 | Aaron Samples
God protects us with the storm God prays for us in the storm God shows us His person in the stormMeekness
Date: February 27, 2022 (Sunday AM)
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Introduction: Meekness stands out as a unique character traait because it is a special combination of two traits often viewed as opposites--gentleness and strength. Through submission to the work of the Spirit the inner man, gentleness and strength work in tandem -- this is meekness. Meaning of Meekness Explained The word meek (or meekness) in found in both the Old and New Testaments. The Old Testament word carries the idea of (one who prefers to suffer wrong rather than to do wrong." The New Testament word promotes an attitude of submission in which one accepts God's dealings as good and chooses not to
Peace in the Church
Date: February 17, 2022 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 | Dave Olson
Series: How a Church Operates
The Explanation of Unity The Expectation of Unity The Effort of Unity Essentials for Unity Spirit-filled Life Peace Grace Biblical Leadership Elements of Peace One Body One Spirit One Lord One Faith One Baptism One God and Father
The Breastplate of Righteousness
Date: February 13, 2022 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Ephesians 6 | Steve Damron
Series: Christain Warfare
The tactical purpose of the Breastplate The spiritual purpose of the Breastplate Christ’s righteousness protects your heart Christ’s Righteousness protects us from harm The Proper Use of the Breastplate of Righteousness Put off man's righteousness Isaiah 64:6 Put on Christ's righteousness Jeremiah 23:6 Seeking righteousness should be a high priority. Matthew 6:33 2. Loving righteousness will help me keep on the right path Psalm 119:100-107 3. Confession of sin keeps me righteous 1 John 1:5-10 4. Looking for the blessed hope will keep me righteous 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Titus 2:11-15
The Progression of the Church
Date: February 3, 2022 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Matthew 16:18 | Dan Armacost
Series: How a Church Operates
The Definition of Church The Foundation of the Church The Expansion of the Church
The Great Commitment to the Great Commission
Date: January 30, 2022 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Matthew 28:16-20 | Bill Hardecker
The Place of Missions - always the local NT biblical church The Person of Missions - Jesus The Power of Missions - the power of God The Program of Missions - everyone is commanded The Promise of Missions - God is with us The Perpetuity of Missions - even unto the end
Winning the War Within
Date: January 9, 2022 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Galatians 5:13-17 | Dave Olson
All Christians can testify of a continuous battle in their hearts. Part of us wants to do right, and part of us wants to sin. Thankfully, the Bible gives us some steps to take to have victory. Negative Steps to Take Detest Decrease Deny Die Positive Steps to Take Decide Dedicate Determine Depend Joy doesn't come by doing what you want.
The Hand of God
Date: December 12, 2021 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Psalm 31:15 | Dave Olson
Humbling Hand Points Daniel 5:1-6 Pushes James 4:6 Daniel 4:37 Proverbs 16:18 Punishes 1 Samuel 5:11 1 Samuel 12:15 Presses Psalm 38 Healing Hand Notice how it can heal us : Physically Mark 7:31-35 Spiritually Mark 9:27 Mentally Mark 5:15 Emotionally Matthew 17:5-7 Helping Hand Stabilizes Matthew 14:29-31 Protects John 10:27-28 Leads Mark 8:22-25 Delivers Hebrews 8:9 Upholds Psalm 37:24 Psalm 63:8 Psalm145:14 Strengthens Ezra 7: 28 Lifts Psalm 113:7 Converts Acts 11:21 Revives Luke 7:14 Saves Isaiah 59:1-2 Psalm 40:1 Romans 10:13
The Unspeakable Gift
Date: December 5, 2021 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: 2 Corinthians 9:15 | Steve Damron
• His Virgin Birth • His Virtuous Life • His Vicarious Death • His Victorious Resurrection • His Visible Ascension “Christmas is based on an exchange of gifts, the gift of God to man—His unspeakable gift of His Son, and the gift of man to God —when we present our bodies a living sacrifice.” - Vance Havner The Desire Of All Nations Came Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! The Desire of all nations came! He came to save us from our sin. Jesus Christ is His holy name! “Glory to God in the highest!” Sang the angels, a glorious sight! “Peace on earth, good will
Hell
Date: November 28, 2021 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: | Rodger Bottrell
3 Worlds exist Earth Heaven Hell If you don't believe in Hell, you don't believe the Bible
The Contentment of Our Toil
Date: November 21, 2021 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Philippians 3:1-14 | Mark Suever
It is fun to build, it is hard to maintain what is built. Be content in your toil. Rewards are not instant as this world says they should be. Consistent with our warfare Consistent with our pilgrimage Contentment is not in arriving, but in living for Christ!
How to Live on a Higher Plane
Date: November 9, 2021 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: Colossians 3:1-9 | Steve Damron
Series: Empowered Youth 2021
What needs to be Mortified Sins of the Flesh Sins of the Spirit Sins of Deception Four Helps Have Direction Have Purpose Find New Power Learn to Fight
Dealing with Discouragement Biblically
Date: October 24, 2021 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Psalm 42:5-11 | David Brown
How to Defeat Discouragement for Good Don't let your heart be ruled by what you see and what you hear - Psalm 27:7 Cry out to the Lord in prayer - Psalm 18:6, Philippians 4:6-7 Redirect your attention to God - Colossians 3:1-2 Three Things to Remember about God Remember God's goodness to you in the past - Jeremiah 17:7-8 Remember the Lord is with you - Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5 Remember the Lord's promise for the future - Psalm 16:11, Romans 8:18
The Fig Tree
Date: October 17, 2021 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Matthew 21:18-32 | Jonathan Smith
Facts About Fig Trees In ancient times, they were symbolistic of numerous things Peace Prosperity Longevity In Bible times, these trees were illegal to cut down if bearing fruit The foliage of these trees were very thick and opaque Application of the Fig Tree Matthew 21:18-32 The condition of the fig tree Its purpose Its properties Its past Its predicament The curse of the tree The elimination The excuse
Biblical Authority
Date: October 14, 2021 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Matthew 28:1-20 | Aaron Rodgerson
Series: What it Means to be Baptist
Defining Biblical Authority Bible - God's revelation to man Authority The power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes; jurisdiction; the right to control, command, or determine A power or right delegated or given; authorization A person or body of persons in whom authority is vested, as governmental agency Biblical Authority The revelation of God's power and control over all his creation The revelation of God's desire in the lives of those he delegates authority to The revelation of God's structure in whom authority is vested Declaration of Authority God has all authority Demonstration of Authority Delegation of Authority Since God has all authority, all other authority is delegated authority Delegated authority To man: self-government To
Commands for Relationships
Date: October 7, 2021 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Ephesians 6:1-4 | Brian Rinehart
Children, obey Observations This is the child's job Because it is right It is the parent's job to make sure of this Obligation is also to others whom the parent chooses Questions Children, do you obey because it's right, or because you want to stay out of trouble? Parents, do your children obey? Honour thy father and mother Observations Not specific to children This comes with a promise Provoke not to wrath (anger), bring up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord Observations Provoking can include inconsistency, unfairness, cruel, lack of instruction Proper instruction necessary Traps Making excuses for children not obeying Making it needlessly hard for them to obey
The LORD My Shepherd
Date: September 30, 2021 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Psalm 23 | Tim Spitsbergen
JEHOVAH ROHI, PSALM 23:1, THE LORD MY SHEPHERD The examination of Jehovah Rohi, the LORD my Shepherd. The translations. Genesis 4:2, “Keeper” to watch and protect. Proverbs 28:7, “Companion” to comfort and cheer. Judges 14:20, “Friend” to commune with and help. Jeremiah 17:16, “Pastor” to feed and advise. Genesis 13:7, “Herdsmen” to gather together. Psalm 23:1, “Shepherd” to lead and guide. The type. __________ as shepherds and wandering sheep. Church, the N.T. flock of Christ. The text. Jehovah Rohi: Shepherd, vs.1. Jehovah Jireh: Provider, vs.1, not want. Jehovah Shalom: Peace, vs.2, lie down. Jehovah Rapha: Healer, vs.3, restores. Jehovah Tsidkenu: Righteousness, vs.3. Jehovah Shammah: Presence, vs.4, with me. Jehovah Nissi: Banner, vs.5 banquet of victory over enemies. Jehovah M’Kaddesh:
The Doctrine of God
Date: September 12, 2021 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Genesis 1:1 | Steve Damron
In the beginning God! What a majestic introduction to the inspired volume of Holy Writ! Dr. John Monro Gibson, in a small yet significant handbook of the foundations of the Christian Faith called Rock Versus Sand, says that there are three main stages in the development of the doctrine of God, namely: The being of God, dominating Scripture The revelation of God in Christ The record of that revelation by the Holy Spirit in the Sacred Word What is an attribute? God’s Natural Attributes (attributes which are unique only to God and cannot be shared with man) He is eternal He is unchangeable He possesses all power He is present
How Long?
Date: September 9, 2021 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Habakkuk 1:1-2 | Paul Schwanke
Habakkuk asked God How long until the evil would be finished. God asks us the same question, How Long?
Every Promise in the Book is Mine
Date: September 5, 2021 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: | Steve Damron
Promises that bring comfort Christ is unmatched in power and glory 1 Samuel 2:2 God will give you rest Matthew 11:28-29 Promises that bring courage God's Word brings success Joshua 1:8-9 Abiding in Christ produces bountiful fruit John 15:1-8 Promises that bring caution Sin will never go unpunished Nehemiah 1:3-8 Sin sets you up for failure 2 Peter 1:4-8 The greatest promise Salvation 1 John 1:9 John 3:16
Giving Because We Love God
Date: August 19, 2021 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: | Rodger Bottrell
Introduction: How to Get More From a Dollar Don't buy off an impulse Don't go to the grocery store hungry Have an "eating out" budget Save leftover's Buy clothing out of season Use second hand stores Turn your lights off when you're not there Fix leaks on water faucets Forget fashions - "Don't keep up with the Jones's" Pay off credit card's monthly - don't just pay the minimum Plan trips to the store - make notes in advance Accelerate slowly when driving Pay cash for vehicles Shop around for cheap airline tickets No one has ever become poor by giving.
The Shout of A King In The Camp
Date: August 8, 2021 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Numbers 23:21 | Darryl Zingre
Get back to the shout... With Expectation With Anticipation With Consecration
The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven
Date: July 25, 2021 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Matthew 18:1-6, Mark 9:31-37 | Ura Schrock
The Richness of Having Children Given to the Lord Guided for the Lord Guarded for the Lord The Relationship with the Children The Requirements for being Child-like in Faith Innocence Simplicity Obedience Enjoyment Enthusiasm Empty of own ambitions Empty of pride Desire to please Father
Bye-Bye Bitterness
Date: July 11, 2021 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Hebrews 12:14-17 | Dave Olson
Bitterness must be dealt with or it will paralyze our walk with the Lord and hurt our relationships with others. The Root The Seeds of Bitterness Unpleasant experiences Unpleasant feelings Unpleasant reactions The Soil of Bitterness Proud heart The Sprouting of Bitterness The Fruit Resentment Hebrews 12:15 Rebellion Hebrews 12:16-17 Revenge Genesis 27:41 Rejection Hebrews 12:17 Regret Hebrews 12:17 The Boot - Hebrews 12:14 Pursue Peace Matthew 5:9 Mark 11:25 Ephesians 4:31-32 Pursue Purity Galatians 5:16 What have I become bitter about? How has it manifested in my life? What will I do to root out the bitterness?
How to Turn the World Upside Down
Date: July 4, 2021 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Acts 17:1-7 | Jeremiah Mitchell
The Synagogue at Thessalonica The Reasoning at Thessalonica The Sermon at Thessalonica The Salvation decisions in Thessalonica The Strife at Thessalonica
What Are You Looking For?
Date: June 27, 2021 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Psalm 105:1-4 | Dave Olson
Introduction –We tend to think change will bring us happiness. However, nothing this world can offer can bring lasting satisfaction. Consider three things that the Lord tells us to seek. Seek the Person of God He is Our Redeemer We are purchased by His blood - Revelation 5:9 We are rescued from our sin - Galatians 3:13, Acts 4:12 He is Our Rock God provides stability God provides security He is Our Revenger - Romans 12:17-21 He is Our Rewarder - Hebrews 11:6 Seek the Power of God Spiritual Strength - Philippians 4:13 Physical Strength - Isaiah 40:31 Emotional Strength - Matthew 11:28-29 Seek the Perspective of God Gladness - Psalm 21:6 Stability - Psalm 30:7 Deliverance -
The Delight of Discipleship
Date: June 24, 2021 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: Matthew 4:19 | Jeremiah Mitchell
A marvelous person to follow (Follow me) A mighty power to fashion (And I will make you) A meaningful purpose to fulfill (fishers of men)
Being Broken
Date: June 13, 2021 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Jeremiah 4:3 | Clint Schreiber
God uses broken things In Salvation In Nature God does not use anything He doesn't first break, but He does not break anything that He doesn't intend to use. How does God use brokenness? To bring revival To make a close relationship To bring repentance To bring a refuge To bring redemption
Satan’s Attack on the Home
Date: June 10, 2021 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Job 1:19 | Kyle Allen
Satan loves to attack the four corners of the Christian home Marriage Family structure Child rearing Family Altar The Child is led to Christ A place to warn of Evil A place to teach
Absolute Surrender
Date: May 30, 2021 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: | Tyler Brock
There must be a perception of God's will Must have relationship with God Must be listening for God's call Must be looking for God's revelation Willing to give God everything - a living sacrifice There must be an urgency to God's will Hands prepared Head prepared Heart prepared There must be participation
The Hundredfold
Date: May 13, 2021 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: | Byron Cromwell
Characteristics of Godly Mothers
Date: May 9, 2021 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: | Steve Damron
Four spirits of godly mothers Godly mothers are diligent Working Wise Selfless Godly mothers trust Christ as their Savior Godly mothers point their children to the Savior Godly mothers are faith filled Lives her faith Teaches her faith Disobedient Mother Dissatisfied mother
Many are Called, but Few are Chosen
Date: May 6, 2021 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Matthew 22:1-14 | Mark Wagner
God's Calling A Liberal Call A Searching Call An Inclusive Call God's Choosing Some would not Some make light of it Some are willing and faithful If you win them with knowledge you must keep them with knowledge.