Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Stanley, LA: Recent Episodes
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Stanley, LA
DATE: August 2, 2026 - Sunday AM Sermon Series: WHO AM I? INTRODUCTION . This account is different than the one in Matthew 10 and Luke 9:1-11 where Jesus sent out the 12 Apostles. — Jesus sent them throughout Galilee. Here Jesus is sending out the 70 or 72 into Judea. Luke 10:1-24 . MESSAGE . I. We are…
DATE: July 27, 2026 - Sunday AM INTRODUCTION . 19 My brethren, if any among you strays from the truth and one turns him back, 20 let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. MESSAGE . I. The Backslidden Brethren .…
DATE: July 19, 2026 - Sunday AM INTRODUCTION . 13 Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; 15…
DATE: July 12, 2026 - Sunday AM INTRODUCTION . 12 But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but your yes is to be yes, and your no, no, so that you may not fall under judgment. MESSAGE . 1. They do not belong to you. Heaven Earth Oath 33 “Again, you…
DATE: July 5, 2026 Sunday AM INTRODUCTION . 7 Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. 8 You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is…
DATE: nJune 28, 2026 Sunday AM INTRODUCTION . 1 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries which are coming upon you. 2 Your riches have rotted and your garments have become moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and your silver have rusted; and their rust will be a witness against you and will consume your…
DATE: June 21, 2026 Sunday AM INTRODUCTION . As believers in Christ, Christians, Disciples of Christ we are called Holy. We are set apart and to live different than the rest of the world. James has been showing us how we are to teat people different than the rest of the world. Our actions are different…
DATE: June 7, 2026 Sunday AM INTRODUCTION . 1 Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. 3 Now if we…
“The Wonder of the Church” Working definition of WORSHIP = “Worship is the believer’s response of all that they are — mind , emotions , will , and body — to what God is and says and does. This response has it mystical side in subjective experience and its practical side in objective obedience to God’s…
05-03-2026 Sunday AM INTRODUCTION . MESSAGE . I. Because God saves through His Word, we must RECEIVE His Word. 1. We are changed through receiving His Word. A. Quick to hear. B. Slow to Speak C. Slow to Anger 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along…
INTRODUCTION . 16 But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 “Go therefore and…
INTRODUCTION . 1 Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave. 2 And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it.…
INTRODUCTION . A Psalm of David. 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. 3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,…
INTRODUCTION . Praise is the outward declaration of what God has done and Who He is. • Worship is the deeper, inward attitude of reverence and surrender for who God is. MESSAGE . The early church would gather to remember and teach their need for Christ. We were sinners - Romans 5:8 Jesus is the only…
INTRODUCTION . 23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus in the night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” 25 In the same way He took…
INTRODUCTION . 8 For we do not want you to be unaware, brethren, of our affliction which came to us in Asia, that we were burdened excessively, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life; 9 indeed, we had the sentence of death within ourselves so that we would not trust in ourselves, but…
INTRODUCTION . 37 Now when they heard this , they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” 38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the…
INTRODUCTION . The cornerstone of the christian community in the early church was the teaching of the apostles. The people placing an emphasis on this teaching was not by accident - it defined who they were and how the grew in their faith . 37 Now when they heard this , they were pierced to the heart,…
INTRODUCTION . MESSAGE . As BELIEVERS in Christ, we have the ASSURANCE of God’s comfort. GOD is the SOURCE of all our comfort through our trials. GOD comforts US so WE may comfort others. CONCLUSION .
INTRODUCTION . I remember being a small boy and going to South Park Mall with my parents. There was this one time I was down in one of the pits that used to be in the middle of the mall. There were these hand rails you would use to help walk up the steps to get out. I was acting like one of them was…
INTRODUCTION . 10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before , but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. 12 I know how to get along with…
INTRODUCTION . The book of 1 Peter was written by Peter one of the twelve disciples called by Jesus, thus making him an apostle. Most likely written in Rome and sent to churches in Asia Minor. Peter was writing to the churches encouraging them and instructing them how to live as Christians, God’s people,…
INTRODUCTION . Living a life of faith. Might say it is not easy these days. The school system teaches things contrary to my beliefs. The work force you cannot succeed unless you have little lie every now and then. I am getting older. Educated for three years in the literature and language of the Chaldeans…
INTRODUCTION . The whole story wrapped up in the word Redemption. 1 Now Boaz went up to the gate and sat down there, and behold, the close relative of whom Boaz spoke was passing by, so he said, “Turn aside, friend, sit down here.” And he turned aside and sat down. 2 He took ten men of the elders of…
INTRODUCTION . 1 Now it came about in the days when the judges governed, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the land of Moab with his wife and his two sons. 2 The name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife, Naomi; and the names…
INTRODUCTION . 1 Then the sons of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord ; and the Lord gave them into the hands of Midian seven years. 2 The power of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of Midian the sons of Israel made for themselves the dens which were in the mountains and the caves…
INTRODUCTION . “Hindrances to Prayer ” Unconfessed Sin Stubbornness to God’s Word Doubt Wrong Motives Mistreating Spouse “Four Hindrances to Breakthrough ” Contentment. Failure to self-evaluate. Inability to die to oneself. Power of negative influences. “Six steps to Breakthrough” “Hindrances to Spiritual…
Pastor shares about the preseence of God. Through the scripure we see four realities about the presence of God.
Taking a look at the 5 similarities between the Old Testament passover and New Testament passover.
The Lord called Moses to come and join Him in His work. The Lord will supply the power.
INTRODUCTION . The date was January 6, 1850 and a snowstorm had almost crippled the city of Colchester, England. A teenage boy, in darkness and despair, was trying to get his normal church and was unable to due to the snow storm. He turned down a street came upon a Primitive Methodist Church. There was…
INTRODUCTION . Jericho one of the oldest cities in the world. about 9 acres in size. Walls wide enough for 2 chariots to pass side by side. MESSAGE . I. City on LOCKDOWN . 1 Now Jericho was tightly shut because of the sons of Israel; no one went out and no one came in. 2 The Lord said to Joshua, “See,…
INTRODUCTION . How can the physical and/or spiritual presence of God help believers learn to obey? 1 Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and he and all the sons of Israel set out from Shittim and came to the Jordan, and they lodged there before they crossed. 2 At the end of three days the officers…
INTRODUCTION . There have been times in my life, more than I care to admit, that I have been disobedient to my parents. There have been times that I have disappointed my parents. But that did not change the fact that they still loved me. It did not change the fact that they were my parents and I was…
INTRODUCTION . Jehovah Jireh . 1 Now it came about after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Take now your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the…
A look into God and who He is. We are able to trust God because He is all powerful, all knowing asnd the one True God.
This week our pastor shared the Christmas story from Luke 2. He pointed out that the birth announcement of Christ was recieved by the shepherds then they acted on the news. Because of their action they encountered Christ which changed them and caused them to share the Good News that was told to them.
INTRODUCTION . Peace = a state of tranquility or wholeness . We are not at peace with others because we are not at peace with ourselves, and we are not at peace with ourselves because we are not at peace with God. Thomas Merton (Trappist Monk and Writer) 1 But there will be no more gloom for her who…
With the upcoming elections in mind pastor spoke on the “How Should I Vot?” Not telling who someone should vote for specificaly be with the idea of what does God say about certain issues.
Today’s message was deliverd during the 170th Homecoming celebration. Pastor talked about the fact that there is more to life than just what the world offers.
This week’s sermon is the third in the sieres I AM MEANT TO KNOW GOD. This message “Knowing God Through His Word” pastor explains how we know God through the Bible.
Sermon series on I AM MEANT TO KNOW GOD. This is the second sermon in the series. This week pastor talks about how God has revealed Himself through His creation. God has revealed Himself so we may know Him.
Today’s message began a series on I AM MEANT TO KNOW GOD. Our pastor shared with us how God gave us His Son Jesus. God gave us His Son so we might know Him.
Taking a look at the Lord’s Supper to see how God painted Himself in His amazing grace.
Pastor shared from God’s Word how believers are made for community with other believers. Pastor shared what the Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.
I AM MADE FOR COMMUNITY . fellowship Community: A group of people that live in close proximity to each other. this includes their land, social institutions, resources, and community institutions. ( Factbook Logos - Community ) However, the biblical idea of community is always situated on a theological…
INTRODUCTION . 22 At that time the Feast of the Dedication took place at Jerusalem; 23 it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple in the portico of Solomon. 24 The Jews then gathered around Him, and were saying to Him, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.”…
INTRODUCTION . Peter - denied Jesus three times. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled…
I AM SECURE - Physically. I AM SECURE = Spiritually - next week. INTRODUCTION . David great and mighty King. Even David got scared at times. David new God personally. David relied on God. David praised God. God is a personal and intimate God. 1 And David spoke the words of this song to the Lord in the…
INTRODUCTION . 1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; 3 for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory…
SET APART - 4 INTRODUCTION . 1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? 2 May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? 4 Therefore we…
INTRODUCTION . Deuteronomy - 1410 B.C. Ezra - 450-444 B.C. Postexilic period. (Return to Jerusalem after 70 years of being exiled to Babylon. Israel and Judah had both been taken in to exile for there refusal to obey God. God had ordered them not to intermarry with the people that lived in the land that…
INTRODUCTION . 1 Peter (Bridging Contexts) - NIV Application Commentary church: a group of sinful people who had come to Christ for salvation and who were committed to walking in obedience. And that is no different from our churches today. 4 And coming to Him as to a living stone which has been rejected…
INTRODUCTION . 1 “When the Lord your God brings you into the land where you are entering to possess it, and clears away many nations before you, the Hittites and the Girgashites and the Amorites and the Canaanites and the Perizzites and the Hivites and the Jebusites, seven nations greater and stronger…
Humpty Dumpty Ale boiled with Brandy Most Common a Cannon on a wall Humpty Dumpty - 1882 Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king's horses and all the king's men Couldn't put Humpty together again. 5 But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for…
INTRODUCTION . Anyone can be a father. There are some good fathers. How about being the BEST Father. Today’s message “The Best Father” will give the characteristics and or examples of what it is to be the best father. It is a great responsibility to a Father. Example of God. God the Father - head The…
Bible Passage 16 But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 “Go therefore and…
INTRODUCTION . Senior Adults have seen a lot. The UPs and Downs / High and Lows of life . Good Times / Bad times No TV / TVs Depression / rationing. Birth of Children / death of loved ones. The Changes of Life. 1 Bel has bowed down, Nebo stoops over; Their images are consigned to the beasts and the cattle.…
INTRODUCTION . 1 Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what…
INTRODUCTION . 4 Surely our griefs He Himself bore, And our sorrows He carried; Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, Smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging…
INTRODUCTION . 6 For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died…
INTRODUCTION . 14 “As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up; 15 so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life. 16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal…
INTRODUCTION . 50 Now I say this, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. 51 Behold, I tell you a mystery; we will not all sleep, but we will all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for…
INTRODUCTION . MESSAGE . I. The Passover Lamb INSTITUTED . exodus 12:1-7 . 1 Now the Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, 2 “This month shall be the beginning of months for you; it is to be the first month of the year to you. 3 “Speak to all the congregation of Israel, saying, ‘On the tenth…
INTRODUCTION . 16 “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; 17 that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you. 18 “I will not leave…
INTRODUCTION . We are designed for relationship. We want to be known. “The desire to be known is a fundamental human need, rooted in our innate social nature as human beings. Being known by others can bring a sense of validation, affirmation, and belonging, which are essential to our emotional and psychological…
INTRODUCTION . “What is Thanksgiving?” . 1863 - Civil War - President Abraham Lincoln Originally on the last Thursday of the month. A few times there was a 5th Thursday. 1941 - Business owners complained to Franklin D. Rosevelt. it would hurt retailers because less time for Christmas shopping. Congress…
INTRODUCTION . 7 Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God. 8 For I say that Christ has become a servant to the circumcision on behalf of the truth of God to confirm the promises given to the fathers, 9 and for the Gentiles to glorify God for His mercy; as it…
INTRODUCTION . 1 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. 2 Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his building up. 3 For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “ THE REPROACHES OF THOSE WHO REPROACHED…
INTRODUCTION . Do you remember that first person that you really wanted to get close to ? Maybe a girl or boy when you where in high school. You wanted to know them more. Talk to them on the phone. Wanted to see them and spend time with them. Men - bath, shave, get all dressed up, cologne. Ladies - bathed…
INTRODUCTION . “ Mississippi Squirrel Revival ” - Ray Stevens First Self-Righteous Church - Pascagoula The day the squirrel went berserk In the First Self-Righteous Church In that sleepy little town of Pascagoula (Pascagoula) It was a fight for survival that broke out in revival They were jumpin' pews…
INTRODUCTION . CBS News Maui - 2, 207 structures damaged or destroyed about 2, 170 acres of land burned. 8- dead. News of sudden dead. Cancer World being turned upside down. Anxious world . experiencing worry, unease , or nervousness , typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain…
INTRODUCTION . A prohibition of false accusation against another person is the first law of the Code of Hammurabi, and the penalty there is death. ( EXODUS: EVANGELICAL EXEGETICAL COMMENTARY (V2, p50) . 1 Then God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am Yahweh your God, who brought you out of the land…
INTRODUCTION . 1 Then God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 “You shall have no other gods before Me. 4 “You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth…
INTRODUCTION . Justin Bloxom Case Brian Horn - KTBS website. October 6, 2022 - Convicted DeSoto killer denied appeal, new trial date set . July 6, 2023 - Convicted child killer again sentenced to die for killing 12-year-old Justin Bloxom . 1 Then God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the Lord your…
INTRODUCTION . 1 Then God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 “You shall have no other gods before Me. 4 “You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth…
INTRODUCTION . A few years ago a friend telephoned with an urgent request. “Phil,” he said, “I’m calling to ask a favor. I need the most precious thing you have.” Can you guess what he needed? He was asking for my time, of course. (Exodus - Saved for God’s Glory) 1 Then God spoke all these words, saying,…
INTRODUCTION . 1 And God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 “You shall have no other gods before me. 4 “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above,…
HIGHWAY 10 THE HIGHWAY TO HIGHER LIVING A Study of the Ten Commandments . INTRODUCTION . 1 Then God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am Yahweh your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 “You shall have no other gods before Me. 4 “You shall not make for yourself…
INTRODUCTION . 9 And after He had said these things, He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. 10 And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going, behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them. 11 They also said, “Men of Galilee,…
INTRODUCTION . 26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with…
INTRODUCTION . 1 After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He manifested Himself in this way. 2 Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. 3 Simon…
INTRODUCTION . 26 And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors having been shut, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” 27 Then He said to Thomas, “Bring your finger here, and see My hands; and bring your hand here and put it into…
INTRODUCTION . 19 So while it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and while the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 And when He had said this, He showed them both His hands and His…
INTRODUCTION . 12 Now if Christ is preached, that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your…
INTRODUCTION . 25 For I do not want you, brothers, to be uninformed of this mystery—so that you will not be wise in your own estimation—that a partial hardening has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in; 26 and so all Israel will be saved; just as it is written, “ THE DELIVERER…
INTRODUCTION . MESSAGE . Lord ( Adonay ) in the Old Testament . “Lord” - Master . Note difference “Lord” = Master “LORD” = Yawheh. more than 300 times in Old Testament. Abraham called on God as Adonay . First reference to God as Adonay is in the book of genesis 15:2 . 2 And Abram said, “O Lord Yahweh,…
INTRODUCTION . 11 I say then, did they stumble so as to fall? May it never be! But by their transgression salvation has come to the Gentiles, to make them jealous. 12 Now if their transgression is riches for the world and their failure is riches for the Gentiles, how much more will their fullness be!…
INTRODUCTION . MESSAGE . I. El Roi . The God who sees me. 1. God sees us in our distress . 6 But Abram said to Sarai, “Behold, your servant-woman is in your hand; do to her what is good in your sight.” So Sarai afflicted her, and she fled from her presence. 7 Now the angel of Yahweh found her by a spring…
INTRODUCTION . 1 I say then, has God rejected His people? May it never be! For I too am an Israelite, a seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 GOD HAS NOT REJECTED HIS PEOPLE whom He foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says in the passage about Elijah, how he appeals to God against…
INTRODUCTION . 5 For Moses writes about the righteousness which is of law: “ THE MAN WHO DOES THESE THINGS SHALL LIVE BY THEM .” 6 But the righteousness of faith speaks in this way: “ DO NOT SAY IN YOUR HEART , ‘ WHO WILL GO UP INTO HEAVEN ?’ (that is, to bring Christ down), 7 or ‘ WHO WILL GO DOWN INTO…
INTRODUCTION . Murder: Murder is the unlawful killing of another human without justification or valid excuse, especially the unlawful killing of another human with malice aforethought. Description. 26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the…
INTRODUCTION . MESSAGE . 1 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. 2 This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. 4 Joseph also…
INTRODUCTION . A Declaration of Peace = The Birth of Jesus Christ. Peace = A state of tranquility or wholeness; shalom. MESSAGE . I. Jesus removes the Dysfunction . Injustice is more than a political dysfunction. It is a spiritual evil, a denial of God. And by now the mess we’ve made is so far advanced,…
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation And sustain me with a willing spirit. 13 Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, And sinners…
INTRODUCTION . Because God helps us and works through our suffering to bring us to glory, we must hope in anticipation of His return. 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the anxious longing of the…
INTRODUCTION . Today I want us to look at three things. Condemnation. Who is in control of your life? How to be controlled by the Spirit. 1 Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin…
INTRODUCTION . 14 For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am of flesh, sold into bondage to sin. 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand; for I am not practicing what I would like to do, but I am doing the very thing I hate. 16 But if I do the very thing I do not want to do , I agree with the…
INTRODUCTION . 14 For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am of flesh, sold into bondage to sin. 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand; for I am not practicing what I would like to do, but I am doing the very thing I hate. 16 But if I do the very thing I do not want to do , I agree with the…
God WAS on the throne . First Rain - The Great Flood. Cleanse the world of sin. 11 Now the earth was corrupt in the sight of God, and the earth was filled with violence. 12 God looked on the earth, and behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way upon the earth. 13 Then God said to Noah,…
INTRODUCTION Most kids go through a phase of having to do it their way. They have to learn it the hard way. If they could just learn it from us we often say. -------- Israel being threatened by the Assyrians God had a plan for the Israelite Nation to provide and protect them. God provided everything…
INTRODUCTION MESSAGE God Provides for His Children: 25 “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 “Look at the birds of…
INTRODUCTION Attentiveness the action of paying close attention to something the action of assiduously (with great care and perseverance) attending to the comfort or wines of others. (Oxford Language Google Dictionary). 13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in…
INTRODUCTION Football game - offensive and defensive 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers,…
INTRODUCTION MESSAGE 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the…
Our pastor brought a timely message about the unalienable rights of the Christint. This week on June 24, 2022 we experenced history in the making with the ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States to overturn the Roe v. Wade desicion.
With the start of a new year what better to begin than with a reset. Our pastor takes a look at 1 Peter 5:10 and shares with us the work that God does.
Today our pastor shares how religion is often substituted for a relationship with Jesus Christ. Original preached on 11-07-2021 morning service.
God does not abandon His people. Even when you go through dark times God is still there.
This week our pastor shares the need for the Gosepl. Starting with the news to the gentiles. The wrath of God is unfolded.
Part 1 of the series on the Book of Romans. This message covers the first seven verses of chapter one.
Main Pointd INTRODUCTION “Watch That Devil Run” In my life I have often had times of conflict. Conflict where it seems that I am in a quarrel with the devil. I have struggled with temptations. I have even had times when I prayed, and it seemed it did not go past the roof. What about you? Have you ever…
INTRODUCTION 11 Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called “Uncircumcision” by the so-called “Circumcision,” which is performed in the flesh by human hands— 12 remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and…
Introduction Due to a drain on the emotional and spiritual well being of the believers they were in a state of emotional and spiritual fatigue. This could easy lead to a state if apostacy. A place where they would easily become lethargic and insensitive the voice of God. Main Point 14 Pursue peace with…
19 Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance…
11 Concerning him we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you have need again for someone to teach you the elementary principles of the oracles of God, and you have come to need milk and not solid food.…
Introduction 7 Therefore, just as the Holy Spirit says, “ Today if you hear His voice , 8 Do not harden your hearts as when they provoked Me , As in the day of trial in the wilderness , 9 Where your fathers tried Me by testing Me , And saw My works for forty years . 10 “ Therefore I was angry with this…
Introduction Main Point Message The Good Shepherd 10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. 11 “I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. 12 “He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who is not…
Introduction 5 part series from the Book of Hebrews. - “The Five Warnings of Hebrews” Hebrews was written as call “ultimate certainty and ultimate commitment” - William Lane WBC 47A p. xii. We live in an insecure, anxiety-provoking society. We are in need of a fresh breath of new life. That makes us…
Introduction 180 miles from Cyprus to Perga - boat 100 miles from Perga to Pisidian Antioch - foot Crossing the Taurus mountain range custom if a visiting rabbi or other Jewish authority might be invited to speak. Luke new that the Jewish believers were knowledgeable about their Genealogy and that of…
AD 48 around six years after Barnabas brought Paul to Antioch. At least forty different cites listed in Acts. We see a major shift in Acts 13 a change from Jerusalem as the center of ministry to Antioch in Syria. Also a sift from Peter as the leader to the apostle Paul as the new leader. The Work of…
Story of Church prayer meeting for rain 1 Now about that time Herod the king laid hands on some who belonged to the church in order to mistreat them. 2 And he had James the brother of John put to death with a sword. 3 When he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. Now it was…
Two Churches 1. Church at Jerusalem - Aramaic-speaking Jewish Christians 2. Church at Antioch - Greek-speaking Jewish Christians After the death of Stephen believers fled for their safety. Antioch Third largest city in the Roman Empire. Next only to Rome and Alexandria. Had between half a million to…
Introduction Have you ever heard that someone came to know Christ and wondered how did they receive Christ? Thieves, Tattooed people, Murders, Prostitutes Republicans, Democrats Peter was the leader of the Disciples - Jewish men A Rule of Three A three fold testimony was crucial in Israel to establishing…
Introduction Main Point: After Jesus’s resurrection He encountered Mary, the disciples, Thomas, and Peter in their broken state, where they were, so that He could meet their needs and heal them. Message John 20:1-10 1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came early to the tomb, while it was…
Introduction Main Point: These verses show us the purpose of the Law which is to lead us to freedom and heirship with and through Christ. 23 But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, being shut up to the faith which was later to be revealed. 24 Therefore the Law has become our tutor…
Introduction Main Point Message We Have a Great High Priest Hebrews 4:14 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. Therefore - Hebrews 4:11-13 11 Therefore let us be diligent to enter that rest, so that no…
Introduction These 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday gives us as believers plenty of time to look thoughtfully at what Christ has done for us. This time of contemplation allows us to look inward and self-examine ourselves with the help of Holy Spirit. We need to understand that we are in…
Addressed them as Brethren and fathers Brethren - relationship Fathers - respect for leadership Faith Abraham Not from act of circumcision God told Abraham to go where I will show you. by Faith Abraham went 7:2-3 2 And he said, “Hear me, brethren and fathers! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham…
1 As they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them, 2 being greatly disturbed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them and put them in jail until the…
aaaa 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on…
Extra The setting of the Church - The selecting of the 12th disciple 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they had entered the city , they went up to the upper room where they were staying; that is, Peter and John…
I. Necessity of the Ascension - 1:9 9 And after He had said these things, He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. 1. Symbol of work on Earth completed - Mark 16:19 19 So then, when the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven and…
Jesus’s last words. The last words of a deceased loved one. Acts 1:4–8 (NASB95) 4 Gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, “Which,” He said, “you heard of from Me; 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the…
Are there really lessons available from the cross? This message takes a look at three of the sayings of Jesus while on the cross from the Gospel of Luke. This is the 2020 Palm Sunday message.
Introduction: Message: Leviticus 27:30 30 ‘Thus all the tithe of the land, of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s ; it is holy to the Lord . Rebellion From God 3:6-7 6 “For I, the Lord , do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed. 7 “From the days of your…
20 Wisdom shouts in the street, She lifts her voice in the square; 21 At the head of the noisy streets she cries out; At the entrance of the gates in the city she utters her sayings: 22 “How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded? And scoffers delight themselves in scoffing And fools hate…
1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace which was given to me for you; 3 that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. I. IT WAS IMPORTANT TO PAUL For this…