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

Category Grace

Being Born Of God

May 24, 2020, Posted in Bible, Grace, Hope, Justification, Salvation | No comments

BEING BORN OF GOD

John 3:1-8

Truth: What does it mean to be born of God? What is it like to be born of God? What is the evidence you are born of God? Have you been born of God?

I. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BORN OF GOD?

  1. God calls us. John 3:1-2, John 1:12, John 6:44, 65.
  2. God calls us through the gospel. John 3:3, John 3:14-18, 1 Peter 1:23-25
  3. God’s Spirit comes and dwells in us. John 3:4-7, Rom 8:16, Eph 1:13-14, 2 Cor 1:22

II. WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE BORN OF GOD?

  1. A journey from darkness to light. John 8:12, 2 Cor 4:6
  2. A journey from condemnation to eternal life. 1 John 3:19-21
  3. A journey to a new creature in Christ. 2 Cor 5:17

III. WHAT IS THE EVIDENCE YOU ARE BORN OF GOD?

  1. A genuine Christ-like love. 1 John 4:7
  2. Hatred of sin. 1 John 3:9
  3. A Spirit filled life. Gal 5:22-23, Eph 5:18
  4. An assurance of sins forgiven, a desire to read the Bible and pray (and a sense that these are meaningful spiritual activities), a delight in worship, a desire for Christian fellowship, a sincere desire to be obedient to God’s Word in Scripture, and a desire to tell others about Christ.

HAVE YOU BEEN BORN OF GOD?

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Be Ready The Lord Is Coming

May 17, 2020, Posted in Grace, Hope, Justification, Prayer, Revival, Salvation, Trust | No comments

BE READY THE LORD IS COMING

1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Truth: Be ready to live for Jesus. Be ready for the Lord’s return. Be ready for the unbeliever will be judged. Are you ready?

I. BE READY TO LIVE FOR JESUS

  1. Live like you are saved for the Lord. 1 Thess 4:1-8. 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Cor 15:34, James 1:17
  2. Live sanctified for the Lord’s church. 1 Thess 4:9-10, 1 John 3:16, Rom 13:8,10
  3. Live as a soul winner for the sinner. 1 Thess 4:11-12.

II. BE READY FOR THE LORD’S RETURN

  1. Know what the Lord says about His return. 1 Thess 4:13-15.
  2. Know that when He returns the saints will be with Christ forever. 1 Thess 4:16-18.

III. BE READY FOR THE UNBELIEVER WILL BE JUDGED

  1. The Lord will come suddenly. 1 Thess 5:2-3, 2 Peter 3:10
  2. The Lord will gather all nations before Him. Matt 25:31-32, Rev. 20:11-13
  3. The saints will be judged. Rev 20:12, 1 Cor 3:13-15
  4. The unbelieving will be cast into the everlasting fire. Rev 21:8, Matt 25:41.

ARE YOU READY?

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How God Turns Pain Into Power

April 5, 2020, Posted in Grace, Hope | No comments

HOW GOD TURNS PAIN INTO POWER

2 Cor 12:1-10

Truth: God allows us to glory in Him. God for our good humbles us. God’s grace is our strength. Are you in pain or in God’s power?

I. GOD ALLOWS US TO GLORY IN HIM (2 Cor 12:1-6)

  1. We sit with God in heavenly places. Eph 2:6
  2. God gives us position with Him. Eph 2:20-22
  3. We share God’s glory now and will behold His glory in heaven. John 17:22,24

II. GOD HUMBLES US FOR OUR GOOD (2 Cor 12:7-8)

  1. We all have thorns we have to deal with. Vs. 10, John 16:33, James 1:2-5
  2. The difficulties of life humble us. James 4:6-10, Prov 16:18-19

III. GOD’S GRACE IS OUR STRENGTH (2 Cor 12:9-10)

  1. God’s grace is sufficient. 1 Cor 15:10, 2 Cor 3:5
  2. God’s strength is made perfect in weakness. John 15:5
  3. We are to glory in our infirmities that God’s power may rest upon us. James 1:12, 1 Peter 4:14
  4. For Christ’s sake I am to take pleasure in my weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecution, and in calamities. Phil 4:4
  5. When I am weak, I am made strong. Phil 4:13

ARE YOU IN PAIN OR IN GOD’S POWER?

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