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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Following The Lord Today

October 9, 2021, Posted in Bible, Submission, Truth | No comments

FOLLOWING THE LORD TODAY

John 14:15-27

Truth: You must know the Lord’s truth to follow Him. You must love and obey the Lord to follow Him. The Lords Spirit will empower you to follow Him. Are you following the Lord?

I. YOU MUST KNOW THE LORD’S TRUTH TO FOLLOW HIM

  1. The Spirit of truth reveals God’s truth to us. John 14:15-18. John 14:26; John 16:13. 2 Tim 3:16-17; John 15:26
  2. The Holy Spirit and the Word of God will always agree. John 16:13-15. John 4:23-24

II. YOU MUST LOVE AND OBEY THE LORD TO FOLLOW HIM

  1. We love the Lord by doing His will. John 14:21-25. John 14:15; James 4:17
  2. We are to love the Lord with all our being. Matt. 22:37-38
  3. We are to love one another has the Lord loves us. John 13:34-35; 1 John 3:16

III. THE LORDS’ SPIRIT WILL EMPOWER US TO FOLLOW HIM

  1. God’s Spirit lets us know we are His. John 14:27; Rom 8:16
  2. God’s Spirit abides in us. John 14:17, 21, 23. Rev 3:20
  3. God fills us with His Spirit to do His will. Eph 5:18; Acts 4:8; Phil 2:12-13; 1 Cor 15:10; 1 Cor 2:4-5

ARE YOU FOLLOWING THE LORD?

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Remembering Our Lord’s Death

October 2, 2021, Posted in Bible, Heaven, Hope, Justification, Love, Peace, Persecution, Reconciliation, Resurrection, Sacrifice, Salvation, Sanctification, Submission, Transformation, Truth | No comments

REMEMBERING OUR LORD’S DEATH

1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Truth: Remember the reason for our Lord’s death. We are to Remember He will return for us. Remember to examine ourselves. Let us remember and be thankful for our Lord’s death.

I. REMEMBER THE REASON FOR OUR LORD’S DEATH

  1. The bread represents his body broken for us. 1 Cor 11:23-24, Isa 53:4-5
  2. The cup represents His blood shed for our sins. 1 Cor 11:25, Heb 9:12, 22, Eph 1:7, Col 1:14
  3. The Bread and the cup take us back to the cross. 1 Cor 11:26. Isa 53:6, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 Tim 1:15

II. REMEMBER HE WILL RETURN FOR US

  1. Jesus told His disciples he would return to carry them home with Him. 1 Cor 11:26, Acts1:11, John 14:1-3
  2. He will bring His heavenly saints with Him. 1 Thess. 4:16-18

III. REMEMBER TO EXAMINE OURSELVES

  1. Come to the supper Saved and a member of the Lord’s church. 1 Cor 11:28, 1 Peter 3:15, Acts 2:41
  2. Come to the supper unworthy but forgiven. 1 Cor 11:29-32, 1 John 1:9, Psa 32:5
  3. Come to the supper in unity. 1 Cor 11:33-34, Eph 4:1-3

LET US REMEMBER OUR LORD’S DEATH

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A Life In The Spirit Of God

July 24, 2021, Posted in God's Will, Grace, Holy Spirit, Justification, Reconciliation, Repentance, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin, Submission, Transformation | No comments

A LIFE IN THE SPIRIT OF GOD

Romans 8:1-17

Truth: A life without the Spirit of God. A life that has the Spirit of God. A life in which the Spirit has you. Are you living in the Spirit?

I. A LIFE WITHOUT THE SPIRIT OF GOD

  1. You are condemned by the Law to sin and death. Rom 8:1-2; Rom 3:20; Gal 3:22;24
  2. You have rejected the atonement of Christ. Rom 8:3-4; John 3:18
  3. You cannot please God without the Spirit. Rom 8:5-8; Rom 3:23

II. A LIFE THAT HAS THE SPIRIT OF GOD

  1. You are in Christ because the Spirit dwells in you. Rom 8:9; 2 Cor 5:17
  2. The evidence of conversion is the presence of the Holy Spirit within, witnessing that you are a child of God. Rom. 8:16
  3. Your body becomes the very temple of the Holy Spirit. 1 Cor 6:19-20

III. A LIFE IN WHICH THE SPIRIT HAS YOU

  1. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Life. Rom 8:1-4; Rom 8:16; John 16:13-15
  2. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Death. Rom 8:13; Gal. 2:20; Rom 6:12-17
  3. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Adoption. Rom 8:15-17; 1 Cor 2:12

ARE YOU LIVING IN THE SPIRIT?

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I Pledge Allegiance To You Lord

July 4, 2021, Posted in Freedom, Heaven, Power, Salvation, Sin, Submission, Truth | No comments

I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO YOU LORD

Joshua 24:14-15

Truth: You must choose freedom in Christ. You will pay a great price. You will reap a great reward. Have you pledged your allegiance to the Lord?

I. YOU MUST CHOOSE FREEDOM IN CHRIST

  1. You must choose to be saved above all else. Acts 2:37; Acts 9:5-6; Psa 34:18
  2. You must ask Christ to save you and believe with all your heart He will. Matt 7:7; Matt 21:22
  3. You must tell it when Christ comes into your heart. 1 Peter 1:8-9; Eph 1:13-14

II. YOU WILL PAY A GREAT PRICE

  1. Family and friends will choose worldly friends over you. 1 Peter 4:4
  2. You will have to take a Biblical stand against sin. Acts 5:29
  3. Real believers are sold out to Jesus. Gal 2:20; Luke 14:33; Luke 9:23-26

III. YOU WILL RECEIVE A GREAT REWARD

  1. You will be free because you know the truth. John 8:32; Rom 6:22
  2. You are free because you know the power of Christ. Rom 8:2; Rom 8:14
  3. You leave this world you will rest in the Lord. Rev 14:13

HAVE YOU PLEDGED YOUR ALLEGIANCE TO THE LORD?

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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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Living In The Power Of God’s Word

May 2, 2021, Posted in Bible, Faith, Power, Reconciliation, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin, Submission, Transformation, Wisdom | No comments

LIVING IN THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD

Romans 12:1-2

Truth: Hearing God’s Word brings salvation. Studying God’s Word brings transformation. Living God’s Word brings sanctification. Are you living in the power of God’s Word?

I. HEARING GOD’S WORD BRINGS SALVATION

  1. God’s Word is powerful. Heb 4:12
  2. God’s Word reveals sin. James 2:10; Gal 3:22
  3. God’s Word brings faith. Rom 10:17. Rom 10:9-13

II. STUDYING GOD’S WORD BRINGS TRANSFORMATION

  1. God’s Word teaches doctrine. (What is right.) 2 Tim 3:16
  2. God’s Word teaches reproof. (What is not right.) Psa 119:11
  3. God’s Word teaches correction. (How to get right.) 1 John 1:8-9
  4. God’s Word teaches instruction in righteousness. (How to stay right.) Psa 119:105

III. LIVING GOD’S WORD BRINGS SANCTIFICATION

  1. Commitment to the Word of God will empower you. John 17:17-19; 16:13-15
  2. Commitment to Christ through action brings Holy Spirit power to our lives. John 14:21-23,26

ARE YOU LIVING IN THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD?

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How To Be The Chosen Of God

April 18, 2021, Posted in Justification, Peace, Reconciliation, Repentance, Salvation, Sanctification, Submission, Trust | No comments

HOW TO BE CHOSEN BY GOD

Matthew 22:1-14

Truth: Jesus invites all to be His chosen. Jesus invites all, but not all are chosen. Jesus invites all to be chosen, but you must choose Him. Have you been chosen by Jesus?

I. JESUS INVITES ALL TO BE HIS CHOSEN

  1. The nation of Israel where God’s chosen. Matt 22:1-3. Deut 14:2; John 1:11-13
  2. The invitation to be one of God’s chosen is given to all. Matt 22:4,9, Rom 10:13; John 3:16; Matt 11:28
  3. The Gospel message is to the world! Matt 28:19

II. NOT ALL ARE CHOSEN

  1. The nation of Israel rejected Christ. Matt 22:3,4-8. Matt 23:37-39
  2. All who reject Christ will not be chosen. Matt 22:11, 14; Acts 4:12; Matt 7:21-23

III. TO BE CHOSEN, YOU MUST CHOOSE HIM

  1. The Lord chooses from the bad and the good. Matt 22:10; Acts 10:34. Rom 2:11
  2. You choose Christ by seeking forgiveness of your sins. Acts 16:30; Acts 2:37
  3. You choose Christ by faith through His grace. Rom 4:16; Gal 3:22
  4. When you surrender to Him, Christ gives you Salvation and you become one of His chosen. 2 Thess 2:13; James 2:5; 1 Peter 2:9; Rev 17:14

HAVE YOU BEEN CHOSEN?

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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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Being A Disciple Of Jesus

January 17, 2021, Posted in Bible, Disciple, God's Will, Holy Spirit, Reconciliation, Salvation, Sin, Submission, Truth, Wisdom | No comments

BEING A DISCIPLE OF JESUS

Matthew 5:13-20

Truth: A disciple of Jesus knows Jesus. A disciple of Jesus knows all about Jesus. A disciple of Jesus knows how to live for Jesus. Are you a disciple of Christ?

I. A DISCIPLE OF JESUS KNOWS JESUS

  1. A disciple of Jesus knows when they were lost. Matt 5:2-5
  2. A disciple of Jesus knows they need to repent of their sins and put their faith in the Lord Jesus for salvation. Matt 3:2, Matt 4:17; Acts 2:38; Acts 20:21
  3. A disciple of Jesus knows they have been saved. Matt 5:6; Rom 5:5; 1 Tim 1:12

II. A DISCIPLE OF JESUS KNOWS ALL ABOUT JESUS

  1. A disciple knows the Word of Christ. Matt 5:13, John 8:31-32
  2. A disciple knows the will of God. Matt 5:14-16, 1 Thess 5:18
  3. A disciple knows the wisdom of the Holy Spirit. Matt 5:6, John 14:26

III. A DISCIPLE OF JESUS KNOWS HOW TO LIVE FOR JESUS

  1. Disciples of Christ are the salt of the earth. Matt 5:13, James 1:27
  2. Disciples of Christ are the light of the world. Matt 5:16,1 Peter 2:12
  3. Disciples of Christ are righteous in Christ! Matt 5:20, Rom 10:3-4

ARE YOU BEING A DISCIPLE FOR JESUS?

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