First Baptist Church Holt: Recent Episodes
First Baptist Church Holt
I. The Scriptures We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired , and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that it has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth without any mixture of error for its matter; that it reveals the principles by which God will judge…
Slandering the Spirit But indifference to Christ is just as damning as outright rejection since, as Jesus said, “He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me scatters” (Matt. 12:30) John F. MacArthur There is no 3rd option. You are with Jesus or you are not. Currently and in…
Rejection of John & Jesus By communicating the greatness of John as the forerunner of the Messiah, Jesus also communicates His holiness as that Messiah. Therefore, a proper indictment follows due to the rejection of John and of Jesus the Messiah. What is this rejection like? children playing in the market…
Context Hosea prophecies following one of the most peaceful and prosperous times in the northern kingdom of Israel (Ephraim). also in the midst of the downgrade leading to the Assyrian takeover Yahweh’s judgment is coming, but never will He forget or forsake the covenant love He has for those called…
Future Restoration 35 And Jesus was going through all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness. Observe the goodness of His mission - the constant provision of help and hope Preaching the…
Our High Priest 25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. 26 For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the…
The Problem paralysis is not to be assumed as the direct result of a person’s sin, it may be for the glory of God. However, all illness, disease, handicap, is a result of living in a fallen world with a fallen condition. - Job’s friends related disease and death to sin, so did Jesus’ disciples this is…
Context authority over disease authority over disciples authority over nature reaches the other side of the sea; we encounter a display of His authority over the demonic/spiritual realm What are we to gather from all of this? He is Lord! The right recognition of Jesus is that He is Lord. WE do not make…
Establishing Authority The lineage - Messiah The Temptation The Word The Power Before you get to the Parables in chapter 13, Matthew has made it abundantly clear who Jesus is Now we ask the question - “Is Jesus looking for a large crowd to follow Him, or for disciples to learn from Him and worship God?”…
The Wise capping off the sermon with an indictment in regards to what you do with what you just heard for those who hear and believe He is Lord, they obey by doing the word in recognition of His authority to say what He said and give the commands He gave - this is contrasted with the religious establishment…
The Foretelling What do we notice about Gabriel’s announcement of the immaculate conception? The couple was betrothed. The Lord had chosen the very 2 that He wanted to be involved with stewarding this most precious of gifts. They were young, unwed, not experienced parents, yet they had a pure and devout…
Break the Silence intertestamental period of 400 years since the Prophecy of Malachi 1 “Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming, says the…
Be on Guard 2 Timothy 3:1–9 “1 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control,…
Sermon Recap characteristics of the blessed (5:2-16) perfect righteousness comes from the heart, characteristic of only Jesus (5:17-30) complete hatred of and lacking mercy, grace and even love for enemies is not characteristic of kingdom children (5:31-48) good works are not performed for men but in…
Reformation what was the reformation? reformation refers to the practice of changing, reforming an institution or practice during the dark ages there was basically only one type of recognized church, the Roman Catholic Church eventually even that splits into eastern orthodox most of the services or mass…
“Do not judge, so that you will not be judged.” What does v.1 mean? I cannot judge? No, you are required to at times 12 For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge? 13 God judges those outside. “Purge the evil person from among you.” Matthew 18…
What is it? Christian fasting is a believer’s voluntary abstinence from food for spiritual purposes. - Donald Whitney when something is exerting so much influence over us that our view of spiritual realities is blurry, we need a fast to reorient and clear up our focus on God. we must maintain and regain…
Did He forgive you? The freeing of a person from guilt and its consequences, including punishment; usually as an act of favour, compassion or love, with the aim of restoring a broken personal relationship. Forgiveness can involve both the remission of punishment and the cancellation of debts. Manser,…
I. Pray then like this... has shown us what not to do and who not to imitate Therefore, there is a right way to pray What if I am just praying from the heart, is that wrong? No, but get a Bible and connect the heart and the head follow the Lords model directly from the only begotten, God in flesh not…
love God, love neighbor never perfect in your love so you are always reforming, changing, being sanctified, becoming more like Christ the method of ministry for Christlikenss... Stewardship of Service vv.24-25 stewardship - His method of tending to or managing the affairs of a group of people Eph. 4:11…
To Reform improve by the removal of faults or abuses, improved in conduct and character Phrases first seen in a devotional writing by Dutch minister Jodocus van Lodenstein 1674, used in parts often before and after. van Lodenstein inherited a church in the Netherlands that was already reformed in the…
Prayer Do-Nots do not be like hypocrites do not heap up empty phrases Pharisees and Gentiles - grouped together heap empty phrases - many useless and pointless words 26 And they took the bull that was given them, and they prepared it and called upon the name of Baal from morning until noon, saying, “O…
Pray? Like…how? how do we even approach the practice, approach God test - what do you seek? Praise of men, knowledge and intimacy with God to pray = address a deity with request adoration confession thanksgiving supplication intercession Prayer begins and ends not with the needs of man but with the glory…
Perfect love characterized not only by how you love your neighbor but how you love your enemy who is the exemplary figure who shows us this kind of love? 32 “If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who do good…
You have heard... 20 “When a man strikes his slave, male or female, with a rod and the slave dies under his hand, he shall be avenged. 21 But if the slave survives a day or two, he is not to be avenged, for the slave is his money. 22 “When men strive together and hit a pregnant woman, so that her children…
What is an oath and what is it for? 12 You shall not swear by my name falsely, and so profane the name of your God: I am the Lord . 2 If a man vows a vow to the Lord , or swears an oath to bind himself by a pledge, he shall not break his word. He shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.…
Exceeding Righteousness Lets establish, before we forget, what the law does for us... 7 What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. For I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, “You shall not covet.”…
The righteous are those that display the glory of the kingdom of heaven while on earth. Righteousness is the requirement to inherit the kingdom. 1 Cor. 6:9 “9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters,…
Persecuted to be or become subject to systematic harassment and attack due to one’s religious beliefs. A christians attitude toward persecution 13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear…
Big Picture What does the sermon on the mount require of its adherents? 3 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom…
Foundations Start with the whole before you get into the parts Foundational to the rest of the sermon, especially these first 3 beatitudes Every Christian is meant to be this, but only in Christ He died to redeem and purify a people 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to…
31 Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out. 30 I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no claim on me, 11 concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. Paul - 4 In their case the god of this world has…
Kingdom Come 44 And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, nor shall the kingdom be left to another people. It shall break in pieces all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, and it shall stand forever, 7 And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The…
The Reader for the Jewish audience, Jesus is the rightful receipient of promises and heir to the throne of David for all readers, He is the savior of all people. Only way to the Father Matthew does not try and paint over history or how He got here. The line of Jesus contains, Jews, Gentiles, Kings, prostitutes,…
Who is Matthew? Jew - Levi tax collector little Mohke, Zacchaeus is a big Mohke Levi - Jewish name apostle, evangelist to Ethiopia (Martyrs Mirror) died around AD 70, burned at stake or nailed to the ground and beheaded early church unanimously attributed this gospel to Matthew the apostle 9 As Jesus…
What is it? The struggle against the forces of evil, which is a constant feature of the life of faith. Scripture locates the origins of spiritual warfare in the rebellion of Satan and his angels against God and affirms the hope of God’s final victory over such forces through Jesus Christ’s death and…
17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. Who am I obeying? leaders, in charge obey with the idea that the course of action…
Prayer Communication with God, addressing Him directly ( Rom. 8:15 , 26-27 ), through praise, thanksgiving, supplication(beg humbly), intercession (intercede on behalf of another), confession, and lament. Why? Why do we do this? purpose from beginning Because of who He is and who we are Commanded 18…
15 The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. 16 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, 17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely…
Lord of Peace 16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. Summary of the letter. Current state of Thessalonian church and the unrest all around them. Some commentators believe this has nothing to do with the unrest within the church. However,…
Discouraged? They could be growing disheartened by the fact they are fulfilling their responsibility to bear each others burdens and help those in need and are being taken advantage of. 14 And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.…
Baptists - Who are these people? John 1:23-34 - Matt. 3:11 11 “I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Why is he baptizing (immersing) Appeal for cleansing - Ezekiel…
Primacy of Prayer for ministry and life 2 We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, 17 pray without ceasing, 25 Brothers, pray for us. 3 We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the…
Saved Triunity in salvation Father elects, Son loves, Spirit sanctifies All could be used interchangeably “firstfruits” first in Thessalonica? first crop of NT believers? chose you from the beginning - Eph. 1:4 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and…
But first... 1.)Rebellion 2.)Man of Lawlessness Who, What, Where, When, How? A. He demands worship in the midst of destruction 1 And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. 2 And the beast that I saw was like…
Gospel Surety 13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. 15 For this we declare…
Priority in Prayer 11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, end goal of prayer = relief, justice, unity in glory until then - spiritual growth constant 4 But we will devote ourselves…
What is happening? 12 and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, 9 Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another, 18 Therefore encourage one another with…
Pray. 11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus…
Rejoice Always According to Paul, the purpose of the church is that we, God’s people, should grow spiritually so that we increasingly attain to Christlike holiness and maturity. This principle is perhaps most clearly expressed in the fourth chapter of Ephesians, a letter that is widely regarded as the…
Relational Focus Paul is pointing them towards a relational focus while they are in the midst of distraction ADMONISH 31 Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one with tears. 14 I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish…
12 We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. John Calvin & Jonathan Edwards Those over you are those who are God-called, Holy Spirit enabled,…
39 And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” 40 He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.” 9 After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and…
4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, Romans 9 23 this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan…
I. How to please God first recognize how he address them - “brothers” - in the family asking and encouraging earnestly not based on his authority, but in the Lord Jesus if something be “in the Lord Jesus” then it is definitely pleasing to God. He at all times lived to please the Father and do His will…
Face to Face 12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. Job 42:5–6 (ESV) 5 I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you; 6 therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.”…
Convictional Reception 1 & 2 Thessalonians (Chapter 8: Not of Men but of God ( 1 Thessalonians 2:13–17 )) : “Will you recant?” Luther’s bold answer consisted of these famous words: “Unless I am convinced by the testimony of the Scriptures or by clear reason, for I do not trust in the pope or the councils…
Just & Unwilling matt 1:19 Matthew 1:19 (ESV) 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. What does it mean for Joseph to be a just man and yet unwilling to put her to shame? He wanted to fulfill the law and show compassion His adopted…
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