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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The Blessings Of Church Membership

April 25, 2021, Posted in Church Membership, Disciple, Love, Praise, Prayer, Wisdom, Worship | No comments

THE BLESSINGS OF CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

Hebrews 10:23-25

Truth: Our church gives us a place to worship. Our church gives us a place to serve. The church gives us a place be served. I s your church membership a blessing to you?

I. OUR CHURCH GIVES US A PLACE TO WORSHIP

  1. Sing songs of praise with the saints. Psa 100:1-2; Col 3:16
  2. To testify of and hear testimonies of the goodness of God. Psa 107:2
  3. Pray to God for the many needs. 1 Tim 2:8; Acts 4:31
  4. Hear the preaching and teaching of God’s Word. 2 Tim 3:15-17

II. OUR CHURCH GIVES A PLACE TO SERVE

  1. A place to use our spiritual gifts. 1 Peter 4:10-11
  2. A place to encourage one another in the Lord. Heb 10:25
  3. A place to give our tithes and offerings. Mal. 3:8-10, Matt 23:23

III. OUR CHURCH IS A PLACE TO BE SERVED

  1. A place to give and receive love. Heb 10:24, 1 Peter 1:22; Rom 16:16
  2. A place to study and grow in the Lord. 1 Tim 2:15
  3. A place to receive discipleship. 2 Tim 2:2

IS YOUR CHURCH MEMBERSHIP A BLESSING TO YOU?

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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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Why And How We Must Be Saved?

January 31, 2021, Posted in Faith, Grace, Heaven, Hell, Hope, Justification, Peace, Prayer, Reconciliation, Repentance, Salvation, Sin, Submission, Trust | No comments

WHY AND HOW WE MUST BE SAVED?

Romans 5:12-21

Truth: We must be saved because of sin. We can be saved because Jesus died for our sins. We are saved when we repent of our sin and have faith in Jesus Christ! Have you been saved?

I. WE MUST BE SAVED BECAUSE OF SIN

  1. Adam brought sin into the world. Rom 5:12, Gen 2:15-17; Gen 3:6
  2. Sin brought death to all mankind. Rom 5:12, 1 Cor 15:21- 22, Gen 3:17-19
  3. Death is the only payment for sin. Rom 6:23, Vs. 13-18

II. WE CAN BE SAVED BECAUSE CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS

  1. Jesus Christ died for the sins of Adam and all mankind. Rom 5:18, Heb 2:9, 1 John 2:2
  2. Jesus Christ died for our sins because He was sinless. Rom 5:17-19; Phil 2:8-11; 2 Cor 5:21
  3. Jesus Christ is our only hope to be saved. Rom 5:20-21;1 Tim 2:3-6

III. WE ARE SAVED ONCE WE REPENT AND BELIEVE ON CHRIST

  1. It is the goodness of God that leads one to repentance. Rom 2:4; 2 Peter 3:9; Acts 11:18; Acts 5:31
  2. We are saved by grace through faith. Eph 2:8, Acts 16:30-31
  3. When that are saved have eternal life. Rom 5:21; John 6:47

HAVE YOU BEEN SAVED?

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The Work Of The Church Today

January 24, 2021, Posted in Baptism, Bible, Disciple, Evangelism, Fellowship, Love, Prayer, Salvation | No comments

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH TODAY

Acts 2:41-47

Truth: The church is to assist in making disciples. The church is to baptize new disciples. The church is to Disciple new disciples. Are you doing the work of the church?

I. THE CHURCH IS TO ASSIST IN MAKING DISCIPLES

  1. Our number one job is to share the Gospel. Acts 2:41, Acts 2:4,14, Matt 28:19
  2. Every member should be able to tell others how to be saved. Acts 2:41, Acts 16:30-31; 1 Peter 3:15
  3. When the church shares the Gospel souls will be saved. Acts 2:47, Acts 11:19-24

II. THE CHURCH IS TO BAPTIZE NEW DISCIPLES

  1. Jesus commanded the church to baptize new disciples. Matt 28:19. Three things we must have for Biblical baptism!
  2. 3000 new disciples where baptize at Pentecost. Acts 2:41
  3. Baptism is the first act of obedience after a person tells of being saved. Acts 2:38

III. THE CHURCH IS TO DISCIPLE NEW DISCIPLES

  1. Teach them the Word and show them how to live it. Acts 2:42, 44, Matt 28:20, Gal 5:16,22-23, Col 3:16-17
  2. Teach them to pray and fellowship. Acts 2:42, Matt 6:9-13, Heb 10:25, Eph 4:3
  3. Teach them to love one another in word and action. Acts 2:44-46, John 13:35

ARE YOU DOING THE WORK OF THE CHURCH?

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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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Prayer That Changes Things

September 13, 2020, Posted in Bible, Prayer, Reconciliation, Salvation, Wisdom, Worship | No comments

PRAYER THAT CHANGES THINGS

Luke 11:1-13

Truth: True prayer speaks to God in His language. Prayer changes things. True Prayer brings power into our lives. Does your prayer change things?

I. TRUE PRAYER SPEAKS TO GOD IN HIS LANGUAGE

  1. Jesus prayed to God the Father and taught His disciples to pray. Luke 11:1- 2, Matt 6:9
  2. True prayer depends on a spiritual relationship with God that enables us to call Him “Father,” and this can come only through faith in Jesus Christ. Luke 11:2, Rom 8:14-17
  3. True Prayer always includes the will of God. Luke 11:2, John 6:38, Matt 26:39

II. TRUE PRAYER BRINGS CHANGE

  1. Prayer reminds us God provides our daily needs. Luke 11:3, James 1:17, Phil 4:19
  2. Prayer brings forgiveness for our sins. Luke 11:4, 1 John 1:9, Psa 51:10, 12
  3. Prayer brings leadership for our daily walk. Luke 11:4, Psa 119:105, John 16:13
  4. Prayer reminds me to consistently seek God’s help. Luke 11:5-8

III. TRUE PRAYER BRINGS POWER INTO OUR LIVES

  1. Keep on asking, keep on seeking, keep on knocking, God will answer your prayer. Luke 11:9-10, John 15:7, 1 John 3:22
  2. God our Father wants to empower our lives to work out His will. Luke 11:11-13, John 14:21, Acts 1:8, Heb 4:12

DOES YOUR PRAYER CHANGE THINGS?

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Your Greatest Joy

June 14, 2020, Posted in Bible, Church Membership, Grace, Hope, Joy, Justification, Prayer, Salvation, Sin, Trust | No comments

YOUR GREATEST JOY

Psalm 116:1-19

Truth: Remember the bad before the good. Remember what you did. Remember what happen. What is your greatest memory?

I. REMEMBER THE BAD BEFORE THE GOOD

  1. God revealed your sin to you. Psakm 116:3, Acts 2:37, Acts 9:5.
  2. God revealed the remedy for sin. Psakm 116:4, 1 John 3:5, 2 Cor 5:21
  3. God revealed Himself to you. John 6:44,2 Cor 7:10

II. REMEMBER WHAT YOU DID

  1. Your prayed. Psakm 116:1-2. Rom 10:13
  2. You repented. Psakm 116:4-6, Luke 18:13
  3. You believed (trusted) in Jesus. Psakm 116:10, Rom 10:9-10

III. REMEMBER WHAT HAPPEN

  1. You noticed the burden was gone. Psakm 116:7, Rom 5:1, Matt 11:29, 1 John 4:13. Gal 5:22-23.
  2. You loved the Lord Jesus. Psakm 116:1, Rom 5:5. 1 John 4:19
  3. You loved the church and joined her. 1 John 3:14,16

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST JOY?

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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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The Righteous Praise The Lord

May 10, 2020, Posted in Prayer, Worship | No comments

THE RIGHTEOUS PRAISE THE LORD

1 Samuel 2:1-10

Truth: Hannah prayed to the LORD. Hannah persevered unto the LORD. Hannah praised the LORD. Will you praise the LORD!

I. HANNAH PRAYED TO THE LORD

  1. She was sorrowful. 1 Sam 1:10, 13, Psa 18:6
  2. She submitted unto the LORD. 1 Sam 1:11,1 Peter 5:6-7
  3. She surrendered unto the LORD. 1 Sam 1:11, Psa 37:5

II. HANNAH PERSEVERED UNTO THE LORD

  1. She was satisfied. 1 Sam 1:18, John14:27
  2. She secured a son. 1 Sam 1: 19-20, Psa 37:4
  3. She sent her son to the LORD. 1 Sam 1:28

III. HANNAH PRAISED THE LORD

  1. She rejoiced in the salvation of the Lord. 1 Sam 2:1, Psa 116:1, Acts 8:39
  2. She rejoiced in God’s majesty. 1 Sam 2:2-3, Psa 147:5, Rom 11:33, Matt 7:24-27.
  3. She rejoiced in God’s grace. 1 Sam 2:4-9. James 4:6-10
  4. She rejoiced in God’s King. 1 Sam 2:10, 1 Sam 16:13, 1 Tim 6:14-15.

WILL YOU PRAISE THE LORD?

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