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Sermon Speaker: Pastor Robert Pruitt
Sermon Text: Neh. 8:1-18
I. God’s people cannot truly live without the reading of the Law (i.e., the Word of God). (Neh. 8:1-6)
A. We should require the teaching of the Word.
B. We should require that the Word be obeyed.
Because we forget.
Second, because younger people who may not have heard from quality
teachers of the Law, needed to hear.
Third, the Word of God is used by God to bring fear of Him into the hearts of
men.
Fourth, sinful men and women do not want to have their sins pointed out to
them, yet they desperately need to be convinced of their sinfulness.
C. We, as God’s people, should remain unified.
II. God’s people cannot truly live without repentance. (Neh. 8:9)
III. God’s people require constant revival if they are to truly live. (Neh. 8:10-18; 9:1-10:39)
IV. God’s people require restoration when they have fallen away from following Him. (Neh. 8:17)
V. God’s people rejoice in the Word and work of God when they repent. (Neh. 8:10-10:39)
Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph
Sermon Text: 3:5-10
Introduction
- The Conversion of Nineveh (3:5-9)
- The Character of God (3:10)
Application
Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph
Sermon Text: Jonah 2:10-3:10
Introduction: Review
- The Commission of Jonah (3:1)
- The Conformity of Jonah to the Word of God (3:2-4)
- The Conversion of Nineveh (3:5-9)
- The Character of God (3:10)
This message was preached because of the grace of God shown to Jonah and Pastor Damon Joseph wished to delve into that topic further from Romans 8:31ff.
Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph
Sermon Text: Jonah 1:5-16
Introduction
Pagans Converted
- God Awakens their Conscience to their Own Misery and Fate (v.5, 10)
- They Hear and Receive the Word (v.9)
- They Seek the LORD in Prayer (v.14)
- They Seek to Please the LORD with their Obedience (v.15)
- Fruit Abounds in their Lives in Accord with their Conversion (v.16)
Application
Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph
Text: Jonah 1:1-3
Title: An Introduction to Jonah
What does Jonah teach us?
- A factual historical account
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The Message of Jonah
- To stir up the people of God
- To proclaim grace, and new life, in mercy
- Jonah foreshadowed the Person and Work of Christ: it is Christ-centered.
We apologize that we experienced a loss of internet, briefly, during the message. Overall, the message was preserved.
Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph
Sermon Text: Phil. 4:23
Introduction
- Grace Defined – “The Undeserved Favor of God”
- Grace Directed – “Be with you all” and/or “Be with your spirit”
- Grace Desired – What did Paul have for His aim by making this statement?
Application
During this sermon we experienced technical issues and lost the first portion of the sermon. We continue to refine our processes and create a more reliable broadcast in the future.
Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon joseph
Sermon Text: Phil. 4:21-22
Introduction
As Paul signs off with formal greetings we see…
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Both an Attitude and Act of love commanded (21)
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A Demonstration of obedience to this command both individually and
corporately (21-22)
- The Reality of this love and affection displayed in the most unlikely
of places (22)
Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph
Sermon Text: Phil. 4:18-20
Introduction
- Paul receives the generous and costly gift from Philippi to care for his need (18a)
- God receives Philippi’s gift to Paul as an act of worship (18b)
- Philippi is to anticipate a gift from God (19)
- God is to receive praise for it all (20)
Application
Message: "Asking in the Name of Jesus" Introduction: * What does it mean to pray "in the name of Jesus?" * 5 Necessities
The results of praying "in Jesus' name."
I. Assured answers. (John 16:23-24a) II. Assured joy. (John 16:24b)
Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph
Sermon Text: Phil. 4:14-17
Introduction
- Paul’s Encouragement: He praises the church at Philippi for the act of giving (v.14a)
- Paul’s Elaboration: He proceeds to explain to them specifically how their acts of giving have been such a blessing to him (v.14b--16)
- Paul’s End (or Purpose) for Philippi: Paul further explains his ultimate reason for taking their gift (v.17)
Application
This recording experienced technical difficulties during the sermon; unfortunately, it cuts off at the end before the sermon concluded.
Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph
Sermon Text: Phil. 4:10-13
Introduction
- Paul’s Joy (10)
- Paul’s Contentment (11-12)
- Paul Strength (13)
Application
Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph
Sermon Text: Phil. 4:8-9
Introduction
- A Call to Think (8)
- A Call to Do (9a)
- The Blessing of Obedience (9b)
Application
Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph
Sermon Text: Phil. 4:6-7
Introduction
- Imperative: Be anxious for nothing (4:6a)
- Instruction: but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; (4:6b)
- Implication: and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (4:7)
Application
Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph
Sermon Text: Phil. 4:5
Introduction
- The Mandate – Gentleness of character
- The Mission – Let it be known to all men
- The Motivation – Because the Lord is at hand
Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph
Sermon Text: Phil. 4:4
Introduction: The Critical Nature of Joy
- True Joy is Commanded (4a) – Rejoice
- True Joy is Constant (4c) – Always
- True Joy is Caused (4b) – In the Lord
Application: Commit Yourselves to a Life of Joy
Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph
Sermon Text: Phil. 4:1-3 – Pt. 2
Introduction: Review Pt. 1
- Paul’s Attitude toward Philippi (v.1)
- Paul’s Admonition for Euodia and Syntyche (v.2)
- Paul’s Appeal and Advice for the Church (v.3)
Application
Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph
Sermon Text: Phil. 4:1-3
Introduction
- Paul’s Attitude toward Philippi (v.1)
- Paul’s Admonition for Euodia and Syntyche (v.2)
- Paul’s Advice for the Church (v.3)
Application
Introduction: Explanation of Antinomianism
- Paul’s Exhortation for Emulation: Paul exhorts the brethren to follow godly example (3:17)
- Paul’s Lamentation with Explanation: Paul weeps over the enemies of Christ among them and details their lives as an evil example (3:18-19)
- Paul’s Commendation for Imitation: Paul commends to Philippi a godly pattern in which they are to stand firm in and persist (3:20-4:1)
Introduction: The Christian life is a race, a run, a pursuit.
Paul’s Pursuit can be characterized as a…
- Purifying Pursuit (12a) “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected”
- Pressing Pursuit (12b) “but I press on”
- Proper Pursuit (12c) “that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me”
- Precise Pursuit (13) “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,
- Prized Pursuit (14) I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus
- Perfect Pursuit (15-16) Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything that you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you. Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.
Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph
Sermon Text: Phil. 3:9-11
Introduction
- Review Paul’s reasoning for abandoning His former life - For the excellence of the knowledge of Christ…. That he may gain Christ (v.8)
What does Paul gain in Christ?
- A Righteousness not His Own (v.9)
- A Relationship with Christ (v.10)
- A Resurrected Body (v.11)
Application
Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph
Sermon Text: Phil. 3:4-9a
- Paul explains in this text “what” it means to have no confidence in the flesh as well as “why” we should have no confidence in the flesh. There is much lose by having confidence in the flesh and much to gain by counting it all loss.
Introduction
- Paul’s argument (4-7): Have no confidence in the flesh because God’s standard is impossible to keep.
- Evidence of this reality is clear from Paul’s own testimony
- Paul’s conclusion (7-9): if my inherited and earned advantages cannot save me, they are worthless and I count them all as loss.
- Why should I count them all as loss? - That I may gain Christ and be found in Him
Sermon Title: Sure Marks of a True Christian
Sermon Text: Phil. 3:3
Introduction: Physical Circumcision vs. Spiritual Circumcision
- True Christians Worship God in the Spirit
- Application
- True Christians Boast in Jesus Christ
- Application
- True Christians Put No Confidence in the Flesh
Application
Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph
Sermon Text: Phil. 3:1-3
Introduction: Transition in the letter
- Sanctified Reminder (v.1)
- Serious Warning (v.2)
- Spiritual Character (v.3)
Application
- Paul’s Instruction: Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ (1:27)
- Paul’s Desire: Fruit consistent with a life lived in accord with the gospel (1:27-28)
A life worthy of the gospel is…
- Consistent (1:27)
- Constant (1:27)
- Contending (1:27)
- Courageous (1:28)
- Condemning (1:28)
- Comforting (1:28)
Very poor sound quality this week. Difficulty with the recording.
By Damon Joseph
Mark 14: 10-21
By Damon Joseph
Mark 8: 1-10
Of note - The sound quality is poor the first couple minutes of this recording. Stick with it - after a couple minutes it improves dramatically.
Men's Bible Study
Damon Joseph discusses the Covenant of Works. The Covenant of Works is the covenant God made with Adam in the beginning requiring total obedience. Upon persevering obedience Adam would have been rewarded with life in a secure sinless state. This would have been granted not only to him, but to all of his posterity. Although, upon Adams disobedience, he instead inherited a curse not only for himself, but all of those in him.
Men's Bible Study
Damon Joseph discusses the Covenant of Redemption. The Covenant of Redemption is the covenant made by the three persons of the Trinity before time began.
Men's Bible Study
Damon Joseph discusses the thematic and structural unity of the divine covenants throughout Scripture and history.