Staff:

Pastor: Jeremy Sisk

 

Music Minister: Marty Harris

 

S.S. Superintendent: Philip Graves

 

CFT Director: Naomi Clark

 

Youth Administrator: Ricky Morris

 

Youth Director: Ben Sexton

 

Administrative Assistant: Jane Pappas

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Our Greatest Gifts

December 18, 2021, Posted in Bible, Christmas, Sacrifice, Salvation, Service | No comments

OUR GREATEST GIFTS

John 1:10-14

Truth: The world’s greatest gift is Jesus. Our greatest gift is the salvation of Jesus. Our greatest gift to Jesus is our service for Him. What is your greatest gift?

I. THE WORLD’S GREATEST GIFT IS JESUS

  1. Jesus became flesh to save the world. John1:14; Heb 1:3; 1 Tim 1:15; John 1:29
  2. Jesus destroyed the power of sin. 1 Cor 15:55-57
  3. Jesus gave us a way to heaven. 1 Cor 15:20-22

II. OUR GREATEST GIFT IS THE GIFT OF SALVATION

  1. Jesus came to save His own. John1:10-12; Rom 10:8-13
  2. Jesus saves those that receive Him. Vs. 12; Rom 10:14-17
  3. Jesus chose to save those that believe with all their heart.

III. OUR GREATEST GIFT TO JESUS IS OUR SERVICE FOR HIM

  1. Know and show Jesus to the world. Phil 3:9-10; Matt 5:15-16
  2. Go and make disciples. Matt 28:19
  3. Love and serve one another in the church. 1 Peter 1:22; 1 Peter 4:10
  4. Give generously. 2 Cor 9:7

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST GIFT?

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God Is Worthy Of Our Thanks

November 20, 2021, Posted in Bible, Holy Spirit, Praise, Salvation, Service, Thankful | No comments

GOD IS WORTHY OF OUR THANKS

1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 95 1:11

Truth: Be thankful to God. Express your thankfulness to God. Be thankful in the tough times. Are you thankful to our God?

I. BE THANKFUL TO GOD

  1. God wants us to have an attitude of gratitude. 1 Thess 5:18, James 1:17, Rom 8:28
  2. God wants us to know He is God and we are His people. Psa 100:3; Psa 95:3-5; Psa 37:25; Matt 28:20

II. EXPRESS YOUR THANKFULNESS TO GOD

  1. Thank God for your salvation, your church, the Holy Spirit, the Word of God. Psa 107:1-2
  2. Thank God for all the blessings of life. James 1:17
  3. Thank God by praising Him. Psa 100:1, Psa 95:2
  4. Thank God by serving Him. Psa 100:2-5; 1 Peter 4:10-11

III. BE THANKFUL FOR THE TOUGH TIMES

  1. Tough times should cause us to draw closer to God. Psa 95:7-11, 2 Cor 12:9-10
  2. Tough times should cause our faith to grow. 1 Peter 1:7-8
  3. Tough times can be our greatest witness. Dan 3:16-18, Matt 10:19-20

ARE YOU THANKFUL TO OUR GOD?

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What It Means To Really Love Jesus

November 13, 2021, Posted in Love, Salvation, Service | No comments

WHAT IT MEANS TO REALLY LOVE JESUS

Matthew 16:24-28

Truth: To really love Jesus you have to be saved. To really love Jesus, you have to serve Him. To really love Jesus, you will suffer for Him. Do you really love Jesus?

I. TO REALLY LOVE JESUS, YOU HAVE TO BE SAVED

  1. To be saved you have to know Jesus and He has to know you. Matt 16:24, 2 Tim 1:12, Matt 7:21-23
  2. To be saved you must deny yourself. Matt 16:24, Titus 3:5. Eph 2:8-9
  3. To be saved you must surrender yourself to God. Matt 16:25, John 12:25
  4. To be saved means God has revealed Himself to you. Matt 16: 16-17, 1 John 4:13

II. TO REALLY LOVE JESUS, YOU HAVE TO SERVE HIM

  1. To serve Him you must take up the cross. Matt 16:24, Luke 9:23, Luke 14:27
  2. Serve Him in the church. Matt 16:27, 1 Peter 4:10
  3. Share the Gospel with the world. Luke 24:46-47

III. TO REALLY LOVE JESUS, YOU WILL SUFFER FOR HIM

  1. Following Jesus will cost you. Matt 16:24, Rom 12:1-2, Phil 3:7-10, Gal 2:20, 2 Tim 3:12
  2. Following Jesus will bless you and bring Him Glory. Matt 16:27-28, Rom 8:17, 2 Tim 2:12

DO YOU REALLY LOVE JESUS?

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What A Strong Church Looks Like

August 15, 2021, Posted in Faith, Grace, Service, Truth, Unity | No comments

WHAT A STRONG CHURCH LOOKS LIKE

Ephesians 4:1-16

Truth: A strong church strives for unity in Christ. A strong church stands on the truth of Christ. A strong church works hard together.
Are you a strong member of a strong church?

I. A STRONG CHURCH STRIVES FOR UNITY IN CHRIST

  1. We are living as prisoners of Christ. Eph 4:1; 1 Cor 15:10
  2. We think and act like Jesus. Eph 4:2-3. Acts 11:22-26; Eph 5:9; Col 3:12

II. A STRONG CHURCH STANDS ON THE TRUTH OF CHRIST

  1. We have one body, one Spirit, one hope. 1 Tim 3:15; John 14:6
  2. We have One Lord, one faith, one baptism for all. Eph 4:4; I Tim 2:5-6; Acts 4:12; Matt 20:23
  3. We have one God and Father of us all. Eph 4:6

III. A STRONG CHURCH SERVES BY THE STRENGTH OF CHRIST

  1. We are given grace based on the work of Christ. Eph 4:7-10; Psa 68:18
  2. We are placed in the church to serve so the church will grow. Eph 4:11-13. 1 Cor 12:27-28
  3. We are sound in the faith centered in Christ. Eph 4:14-15
  4. We all contribute by serving in the church. Eph 4:16; 1 Peter 4:10-11

DO WE HAVE A STRONG CHURCH?

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How To Live In These Perilous Times

August 1, 2021, Posted in Bible, Salvation, Sanctification, Service, Transformation, Truth, Wisdom | No comments

HOW TO LIVE IN THESE PERILOUS TIMES

2 Timothy 3:1-17

Truth: We are to turn away from the wrong. We are to follow those who are true. We are to Continue in the holy Word of God. How will you live in these perilous times?

I. WE ARE TO TURN AWAY FROM THE WRONG

  1. Those who are lovers of themselves. 2 Tim 3:1-5. Rom 1:28-32
  2. Those who reject God and truth. 2 Tim 3:6-9; 13; Titus 1:11

II. WE ARE TO FOLLOW THOSE WHO ARE TRUE

  1. Those who teach true doctrine. 2 Tim 3:10; 1 Cor 2:1-5
  2. Those who practice what they preach. 2 Tim 3:10
  3. Those who purpose to give God the glory. Eph 3:21
  4. Those who are willing to suffer. 2 Tim 3:11-12; Psa 34:19

III. WE ARE TO CONTINUE IN THE HOLY WORD OF GOD

  1. We know they are Holy Scripture. 2 Tim 3:14-15; 1 Thess 2:13
  2. We know the Scripture made us wise unto salvation. 2 Tim 3:15; John 5:39
  3. We know the Scripture are inspired and revealed to us by God. 2 Tim 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21
  4. We know the Scripture are profitable for doctrine (what is right), for reproof (what is not right), for correction (how to get right), and for instruction in righteousness (how to stay right). 2 Tim 3:16. John 17:17
  5. The Scripture equip us for service. 2 Tim 3:17; 2 Tim 2:21. John 17:17-19.

HOW WILL YOU LIVE IN THESE PERILOUS TIMES?

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What A Godly Father Looks Like

June 20, 2021, Posted in Disciple, Faith, Justification, Love, Power, Salvation, Service, Witness | No comments

WHAT A GODLY FATHER LOOKS LIKE

Romans 4:1-25

Truth: A godly father understands justification by faith. A godly father lives his faith. A godly father instructs his children in faith. Thank God for our godly fathers.

I. A GODLY FATHER UNDERSTANDS JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH

  1. He knows that salvation is by faith in Christ not by works. Rom 4:1-8; Gal 2:16
  2. He has been saved by grace through faith like Abraham. Rom 4:9-17; Gen 15:6
  3. He shares his faith like Abraham. Rom 4:11; Proverbs 11:30

II. A GODLY FATHER LIVES BY FAITH

  1. He lives for the Lord. Phil 2:12; Gen 22:7-8
  2. He lives by the power of faith. Phil 2:13-15
  3. He lives to lift up Christ. Mat 5:16

III. A GODLY FATHER INSTRUCTS HIS CHILDREN IN FAITH

  1. He loves his wife as Christ loves His church. Eph 5:25-26
  2. He loves his children by instruction and discipline. Eph 6:4; Gen 19:18; Josh 24:15; Proverbs 22:6; Deut 6:4-7
  3. He loves the church by serving. 1 Peter 4:10-11

THANK GOD FOR OUR GODLY FATHERS

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The Greatest Sacrifice Of All

May 30, 2021, Posted in Sacrifice, Service | No comments

THE GREATEST SACRIFICE OF ALL

Matthew 20:28

Truth: Our military served and sacrificed for us. Jesus served and sacrifice for us. Christians are saved to serve and sacrifice. Are you living a life of sacrifice?

I. OUR MILITARY SERVED AND SACRIFICED FOR US

  1. They thought of others not themselves. Phil 2:3-4
  2. They served.
  3. They sacrificed.
  4. They brought freedom to old glory.

II. JESUS CHRIST SERVED AND SACRIFICED FOR US

  1. Jesus thought of us and not himself. Phil 2:5-6
  2. Jesus served. Phil 2:7; Matt 20:28; John 13:4-5
  3. Jesus sacrificed Himself. Phil 2:8; Matt 20:28
  4. Jesus glorified God the Father. Phil 2:9-11

III. CHRISTIANS ARE SAVED TO SERVE AND SACRIFICE

  1. We are to think of others not ourselves. Phil 2:5; James 4:6,10
  2. We are to serve. 1 Peter 4:10-11
  3. We are to sacrifice. Rom 12:1; Rom 6:13
  4. We are to bring glory to God. Phil 2:12-15

ARE YOU LIVING A LIFE OF SCARIFICE FOR GOD?

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How We Learn From Godly Moms

May 9, 2021, Posted in Disciple, Faith, Hope, Love, Sacrifice, Service, Submission, Wisdom | No comments

HOW WE LEARN FROM GODLY MOMS

Proverbs 31:1,10, 26-31

Truth: Godly moms teach us to know the Lord. Godly moms are not perfect. Godly moms never quit. Thank God for godly moms.

I. GODLY MOMS TEACH US TO KNOW THE LORD

  1. Godly moms have salvation. 2 Tim 1:5, Luke 1:5-6, Luke 1:45
  2. Godly moms talk about the Lord. Luke 1:46-50
  3. Godly moms teach us about the Lord. 2 Tim 3:15

II. GODLY MOMS ARE NOT PERFECT

  1. Moms sometimes push too hard. John 2:4-5
  2. Moms sometimes want to much for their kids. Matt 20:20-23
  3. Moms sometimes underestimate their kids. Luke 8:19-21; Phil 4:19

III. GODLY MOMS NEVER QUIT

  1. Godly moms never quit on the Lord. 1 Sam 1:10-11
  2. Godly moms never quit on their kids. Matt 15:22-28
  3. Godly moms go the distance with their kids. John 19:25-27

THANK GOD FOR GODLY MOMS

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Lord Send Us Revival

February 28, 2021, Posted in Bible, Evangelism, Faith, Fellowship, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Reconciliation, Repentance, Revival, Salvation, Service, Sin, Submission | No comments

LORD SEND US REVIVAL

Acts 10:44-48

Truth: Revival comes when God’s people pray. Revival comes when the Holy Sprit comes. Revival comes and brings transformation to our lives. Will you pray for revival?

I. REVIVAL COMES WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY

  1. When there is spiritual and moral decline God puts a longing in our hearts for intense prayer. 2 Chron 7:14. Acts 10:4, Acts 4:31
  2. The preached Word brings deep conviction and a desire for Christ. Acts 2:37-38; Acts 10:34-43

II. REVIVAL COMES WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT COMES

  1. The Holy Spirit convicts so deeply that only Christ can bring relief. Acts 10:44-45; Gal 3:22
  2. The Holy Spirit revives the backslidden. Psa 51:10-13
  3. God receives glory for the salvation of sinners and the reviving of the saints. Acts 10:46, Acts 8:39

III. REVIVAL BRINGS TRANSFORMATION TO ALL

  1. Sinners are saved join the church and live for God. Acts 10:47-48. Acts 2:47
  2. Christians forsake their sins and return to fellowship and service to Christ and His church.
  3. The church has a positive effect on society.

WILL YOU PRAY FOR REVIVAL?

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Only By The Grace Of God

January 10, 2021, Posted in Bible, Evangelism, Grace, Hope, Justification, Prayer, Reconciliation, Salvation, Service, Submission, Trust, Truth | No comments

ONLY BY THE GRACE OF GOD

Titus 2:11-3:1

Truth: The grace of God provided salvation. The grace of God is a gift. The grace of God enables us. Are you saved and serving by God’s grace?

I. THE GRACE OF GOD PROVIDED SALVATION

  1. The gospel message is the good news of God’s grace. Titus 2:11, John 1:17
  2. To understand grace, we need to consider who we are without Christ. Psa 51:5, Rom 3:9-10,23; 5:6,10; 6:23
  3. Who we are with Christ. Saved by grace. Eph 2:8, serve by grace. Acts 20:24, James 4:6, Rom 15:15, 1 Cor 3:10, Eph 3:2,7

II. THE GRACE OF GOD IS A GIFT

  1. God’s grace is a gift, nothing owed in return. Eph 2:8
  2. There is no cost to the recipient, great cost to the giver. 2 Cor 8:9
  3. The gift of God’s grace is permanent, ours forever. Eph 4:30
  4. The gift of grace is completely unmerited. 2 Tim 1:9

III. THE GRACE OF GOD ENABLES US

  1. By grace We can approach Him. Titus 2:14, Heb 4:16
  2. By grace We can learn of HIM. Titus 2:12, Mat 11:29
  3. By grace We can serve HIM. Titus 2:15, 1 Cor 15:10

ARE YOU SAVED AND SERVING BY GOD’S GRACE?

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