North Etowah Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
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The Attainments of Faith
Faith that conquers Faith that promotes justice Faith that inherits God's promises
The Audacity of Faith
Lions' mouths shut
Samson David Benaiah Daniel
The fire quenched The sword escaped
The Achievements of Faith
Strength from weakness Mighty in war Made enemies flee
Woe to MaterialistsWoe to DrunkardsWoe to Doubters of GodWoe to Those Calling Evil GoodWoe to the ConceitedWoe to the Bribe Takers
The Promise in the UnseenThe unseen judgmentThe unseen hand of GodThe Promise of God's GraceGrace from God's wrathGrace from the scoffersGod's Grace Seen in a RainbowGrace from the pastGrace for the future
Faith to Face the ImpossibleDuty demands itDevotion drives itFaith to Forgo Human WisdomWisdom to ignore the status quoWisdom to abandon secular toolsFaith to Fight the EnemyFaith to conquer fearFaith in God's deliverance
Fear Was Rolled AwayFear of deathFear of lossDoubt Was Rolled AwayDoubt of who Jesus isDoubt of His powerSeparation Was Rolled AwaySeparation from JesusSeparation from life
Stay FaithfulThrough strugglesThrough sufferingsEncourage One AnotherBy accompanying one another in sufferingBy having genuine compassion/sympathyRemember Our RewardWhen persecution comesWhen following God costs a great price
Dead WorksSinVain religionDeath's NecessityDeath's priceDeath's finalityDeath's DoorwayJudgmentHeavenHellEternity
The Sufficiency of the PriestHe is seatedThe New Covenant will be written in the heartThe Service of the PriestMediator of the New CovenantMinister of the New CovenantThe Sanctuary of the PriestIs greater because of who built itIs greater because of where it is located
EvangelizeEncourageEncouraging those who are facing battlesEncourage those who are straying from GodEncourage those who are disconnected from the churchEngageIntercedePraying for the lostPraying for our communityPraying for our churchInviteInviting inactive members to returnChecking on the spiritual needs of those no longer engagedInviting the unchurched to come and see
A Righteous KingPleasing to GodPromoter of PeaceA Prevailing PriestA Master of the LawPower of Endless LifeA Powerful SaviorHolyHarmlessInnocentSeparate From SinnersHigher Than the Heavens
The Effects of SinCrumbling of SocietyGood Food and WaterSoldiersCivil and Religious LeadersWise PeopleMilitary LeadersSkilled WorkersLoss of Quality of LifeStench Replaces SweetnessSelf-Image Is LostShame Replaces GloryPoverty Replaces WealthBranding Replaces BeautySafety Is Replaced by ServiceThe Installation of Poor LeadersChildrenBabiesWomenThe Source of SinWicked TonguesEvil DeedsSelf-GratificationNeglect of the Poor
An IntroductionAn Exalted PlaceThe Greatest PreacherThe Announcement of SinWorldly LifestylesFalse TruthsThey Praised WealthSelf WorshipJudgmentHumilityTrue RepentanceEarth-Shaking PowerA Turning to God
Sacrificial PriestGiftsSacrificial OfferingPassionate PriestPrayingObeyingMisunderstood PriestBecause We Have Not MaturedFive Solas of the Reformationsola scriptura (Scripture alone)solus Christus (Christ alone)sola fide (faith alone)sola gratia (grace alone)soli Deo gloria (glory to God alone)Five fundamentals of the Christian FaithThe Deity of our Lord Jesus Christ (John 1:1; John 20:28; Hebrews 1:8-9)The Virgin Birth (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:27)The Blood Atonement (Acts 20:28; Romans 3:25, 5:9; Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:12-14)The Bodily Resurrection (Luke 24:36-46; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 15:14-15)The inerrancy of the scriptures themselves (Psalms 12:6-7; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20)Therefore, we cannot teach.
The Place of RestIn God's WillIn obedienceThe Person of RestJesus - the Bearer of BurdensJesus - the Finisher of LaborThe Product of RestHis presenceMercyGrace
Unquenched ThirstA longing for the pastUnsatisfied with the futureUncontrolled FearFear of the unknownFear of changeUnfounded BetrayalNot knowing where God is leadingRefusing to follow Christ
The FallDenial of TruthAcceptance of SinEvil RulersThe RestorationPurificationShame of Sin RestoredRighteous Leaders Restored
Sin has a priceGrieve the Holy SpiritChrist had to bear our sinOur Relationship With God Will SufferThe Blessings of God Are Dependent Upon Our ObediencePower of the Holy SpiritAnswered prayers
Humility of JesusMade lower than angelsMade like humanityHope in JesusHis SufferingHis Salvation
Jesus ExposedThe brightness of God's gloryThe image of GodHe holds the universeJesus ExaltedHe is the begotten SonHe is exalted for His perfectionHe is above the angelsHis Kingship Eternally EstablishedA scepter of righteousnessAnointed with gladnessA throne of power
Same MindSame EffortSame GoalEngage the UnchurchedEvangelize Our CommunityElevate Our Worship
His LightReveals our standing before GodRemoves the darkness of sinHis LoveSacrificed HimselfSustains usHis Liberating PowerProvides a life of fullnessProduces a life of His likeness
- Bethlehem (Luke 2:4) The birth in Bethlehem was prophesied in Micah 700 years before the birth of Jesus.2. The Inn (Luke 2:7) The word Inn comes from the Greek word meaning guest room.3. Manger (Micah 5:2) A manger was typically a rock that has been hollowed out.
ConformationWhat conformity is notWhat is the world?What is it to be conformed to the world?TransformationWhat is it to be transformed?Why are we to be transformed?
Prophecy of a RedeemerRedeem us from the power of sinRedeem us from the person of sinProphecy of a SacrificeA substitute sacrificeS sufficient sacrificeProphecy of a FutureHopeHome
The Wise MenWhere were they from?Where were they going?What was the star?When did they arrive?Were they kings?Were there three wise men?King HerodGifts of the Wise MenGold - His RoyaltyFrankincense - His DeityMyrrh - His Humanity
The Divisive Man
They twist the truth Their own words and deeds will condemn them
The Disengaged Man (Apollos)
Misplaced Priorities Ill-prepared
The Dependable Man (Tychicus)
Faithful Trustworthy
Salt
A Watering of Salt
Traditionalism Externalism Ritualism Narcissism Legalism
Worth of Salt
Pure Salt Permeated Salt
Light
Source of Our Light Work of Light
Salt and the Light
Biblical Standard
Surrender Serenity
Personal Story
Disgrace Grace
Power of Salvation
Hope Heritage
Live Righteously
By fleeing sin By garnering the mind of Christ
Look Expectantly
Anticipate Dont procrastinate
Labor Intently
Against the flesh For the Father
Responsibilities
Teach Admonish Restore
Duties
To love God
Obeying God Trusting Him
To love their husbands
By faithfulness to their husband By guarding their home
To love their children
By teaching them the Bible By pouring yourself into them
We Must Respect Our Government We Must Submit to Our Government Sometimes We May Have to Disobey Our Government We Must Support Our Government with Taxes We Must Pray for Our Government
Duties of those in need
We must look We must wait
Promise for those who seek God
We will be heard We will arise Jesus will be our light
Characteristics of a Good Man
Sober Stately Sensible Sound In
Faith Love Patience
Striver for Good Works Steadfast Submissive Sincere
The gift given
Given from Jesus Grace is given
The purpose of our gifts
The equipping of the saints The edification of the church
Unity of faith Knowledge of Jesus Perfection The fullness of Christ in us
A body working together
Christ is the head We must work together in perfect unity
Results
Growth Love
They are morally confused
They love sin They condemn truth
They do not obey
The laws of God The laws of Man
They do not bear fruit
They do not produce fruit Their fruit does not remain
The Call
Called for a purpose
Called to represent Jesus To be His mouthpiece
Ordained for a duty
Called to preach the gospel Called to equip the saints
The required testimony
Not self-willed Not quick-tempered Not a drunkard Not violent Not greedy
The needed characteristics
Hospitable A lover of good Sober-minded/not an addict Just Holy Self-controlled Faithful to the Word of God
Lowliness Gentleness Longsuffering Bearing one another Working to keep unity
Gossip Actions cloaked in darkness Failure to confront church bullies Self-serving church members
Lack of Prayer Fear of confrontation Adopting the hypercritical spirit of culture Low expectations No church discipline Churches known more for what they are against rather than what they are for Fear of losing members Failure to be evangelistic Power groups The silent and fearful majority
Service
Faith Truth Godliness
Hope
Promised Manifested Committed
Faith
Grace Mercy Peace
My sins are forgiven
My sins My debt
My sins are forgotten
Forgotten by God One day forgotten by me
I'm commanded to forgive
That I may receive forgiveness That I will not be a hindrance to others
I am more than my age
My old age cannot stop the power of God in me My youth cannot stop the power of God in me
I am more than my strength
My failing strength My limited strength
I am more than my beauty
I am more than my outward beauty What matters most is what is on the inside
Jonah was angry at God
Inward focus Self Grief Hoping for the worst
Gods unmerited Mercy
Call for reflection of the heart Help, even while out of Gods will Love enough to compel
Gods eternal Mercy
God is long-suffering He is merciful in-spite of our shortcomings God is merciful, even in our ignorance
Following Christ or following the flesh/world?
Desires of the body Desires of the mind
We are alive together with Christ
We are to be one in Christ We are to be one together
We have been saved for a purpose
That He might show us His grace That He might show us His kindness
We are made to do good works
Bear fruit Increase in the knowledge of God
A surrender of power and authority
From the throne to ashes From costly apparel to the clothing of poverty
A solicitation for self-examination
Fasting Examination
An act of faith
Through limited faith While judgment was still against them
Results
Compassion Mercy
God's Renewed Call for Jonah
The consistency of God's call The compassionate command
Jonah's Unique Position
A second call A second chance
Jonah's Changed Heart and Changed Direction
Jonah arose Jonah went
Nineveh's Turn to God
They believed in God They fasted They repented
Wisdom and knowledge of God The hope of His calling
Eternal security Perfect justification Perfection Eternal happiness
The riches of glory The fullness of Christ in the church
Holiness Blamelessness Adoption Redemption Forgiveness His Will An Inheritance Eternal Security
What are you waiting on? There is no where we can go that Jesus' love cannot reach. Final Destination? Half-Hearted Confession Fellowship Arrogance of the Religious The Mercy of God
What causes discontentment?
Abundance Wrong Priorities Wrong Love
The recipe for contentment
We must recognize the source of our provisions We must recognize the source of our protection We should seek a heavenly profit
The joy of contentment
It will keep you close to God It will keep us safe It will bring us into the favor of God
Uncontrollable Circumstances
Problems to Solve People to Train
Abandonment
No Leader No Leadership
Rejection
Those who care only for themselves Those who deny God
Conclusion
Stay Faithful
To Christ To the Calling
Stay Focused
Encourage Others Promote Truth
Stay Fruitful
Avoid Bickering Avoid Burnout
Courage of teh complacent
The Sailors' Fear Jonah's Isolation
Call of Desperation
Faithless Plea Spiritual Awareness
Confession of the Culprit
Powerless Confession Precarious Timing
The Call
A Capable Servant A Complacent Servant A Controversial Call
The Contravene
Jonah ran from God. Jonah was willing to pay to run from God. Jonah's rebellious spirit took him down.
The Chastisement
The Root of Chastisement The Reason for Chastisement The Reality of the Chastisement
There must be a truthful inventory.
Gold and Silver Wood and Earth A Self Purging
There must be a maturing of the believers.
Rejection of a Dishonorable Lifestyle A Pursuit of Godliness From the Pastor's Heart
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We must know where to look (v. 11-13). We must know who we are looking for (v. 14-15). We must recognize the voice of the Lord (16-18).
Can I do anything about what concerns me? If something can be done, can I do anything about it? Define what you believe can be done and do it when it can be done.