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 Salvation

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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Jesus Came To Be Our Saviour

December 4, 2021, Posted in Christmas, Evangelism, Salvation | No comments

JESUS CAME TO BE OUR SAVIOUR

Luke 2:1-18

Truth: Jesus came to save the world. Jesus came to save each one of us. Jesus came and we are to tell the world. Jesus came to save the world!

I. JESUS CAME TO SAVE THE WORLD

  1. Jesus became flesh. Luke 2:1-7, John 1:1-2,14
  2. Jesus came to be the Savior of the world. Luke 2:8-11, John 3:16.
  3. Jesus came to die for our sins. Matt 1:21, 1 Cor 15:3, 1 Tim 1:15, Rom 5:8
  4. Jesus came meek and lowly at heart. Matt 11:29; 2 Cor 8:9; Luke 4:18-19; Rom 8:34; Eph 3:17; John 14:31

II. JESUS CAME TO SAVE EACH ONE OF US

  1. The shepherds heard about the birth of their Savior. Luke 2:11-14
  2. We are saved because we heard about the birth of Christ. Matt 1:23, Gal 4:4-6
  3. We are saved because we believed in Jesus. Eph 1:12-13; 3:17

III. JESUS CAME AND WE ARE TO TELL THE WORLD

  1. Christ commissioned us to share why He came. Luke 2:15-18; Matt 28:19
  2. We are to proclaim that trust in Jesus is the only way to be saved. Acts. 4:12, Acts 13:38-39

JESUS CAME TO SAVE THE WORLD!

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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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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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Jesus Came Into The World To Save Us

September 25, 2021, Posted in Hope, Reconciliation, Repentance, Salvation, Sanctification | No comments

JESUS CAME INTO THE WORLD TO SAVE US

1 Timothy 1:15

Truth: Jesus came as the Godman. Jesus came to fulfill the Law. Jesus came to die for our sins. Have you trusted Christ as your Saviour?

I. JESUS CAME AS THE GODMAN

  1. Jesus was born of a virgin. Matt 1:23; Luke 1:35
  2. Jesus was man and God. Matt. 1:23
  3. Jesus came to save His people. Matt 1:21

II. JESUS CAME TO FULFILL THE LAW Matt 5:17-18; Rom 10:4

  1. Jesus always honored God the Father. John 6:38; Matt 26:39; John 4:23
  2. Jesus honored His mother and earthly father. Luke 2:51
  3. Jesus never killed or thought wrongly about any women, or stole, or lied. Heb 4:15; 2 Cor 5:21
  4. Jesus never coveted another man’s things. Matt 8:20

III. JESUS CAME TO DIED FOR OUR SINS

  1. Jesus died the cruel death of the cross for us. Isa 53:5
  2. Jesus died for our sins. 1 Cor 15:3; 1 John 3:4-5
  3. Jesus died and rose again to bring salvation to us. John 14:6; Act 4:12; 2 Cor 5:18
  4. Jesus died to save all who believe in Him. 1 Tim 1:15; John 3:16-18

HAVE YOU TRUSTED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOUR?

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Jesus Never Hesitated

September 11, 2021, Posted in Faith, Reconciliation, Salvation, Transformation, Trust, Truth | No comments

JESUS NEVER HESITATED

1 Timothy 1:12-17

Truth: Jesus came as the Godman. Jesus came to fulfill the Law. Jesus came to die for our sins. Have you trusted Christ as your Saviour?

I. JESUS CAME AS THE GODMAN

  1. Jesus was born of a virgin. Matt 1:23; Luke 1:35
  2. Jesus was man and God. Matt. 1:23
  3. Jesus came to save His people. Matt 1:21

II. JESUS CAME TO FULFILL THE LAW Matt 5:17-18; Rom 10:4

  1. Jesus always honored God the Father. John 6:38; Matt 26:39; John 4:23
  2. Jesus honored His mother and earthly father. Luke 2:51
  3. Jesus never killed or thought wrongly about any women, or stole, or lied. Heb 4:15; 2 Cor 5:21
  4. Jesus never coveted another mans things. Matt 8:20

III. JESUS CAME TO DIED FOR OUR SINS

  1. Jesus died the cruel death of the cross without hesitation.
  2. Jesus died for our sins. 1 Cor 15:3; 1 John 3:4-5
  3. Jesus died and rose again to bring salvation to us. John 14:6; Act 4:12; 2 Cor 2:18
  4. Jesus died to save all who believe in Him. 1 Tim 1:15; John 3:16-18

HAVE YOU TRUST CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOUR?

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The Grace Of God Has Appeared To All Men

September 4, 2021, Posted in Grace, Hope, Reconciliation, Salvation, Sanctification, Transformation | No comments

THE GRACE OF GOD HAS APPEARED TO ALL MEN

Titus 2:9-15

Truth: The grace of God redeems. The grace of God transforms us. The grace of God rewards us. Are you living in the grace of God?

I. THE GRACE OF GOD REDEEMS US

  1. Grace came by Jesus Christ and brought salvation to all men. Titus 2:10-11; Rom 5:15
  2. Christ gave Himself to redeem us from all iniquity. Titus 2:14; Titus 3:3-7

II. THE GRACE OF GOD TRANSFORMS US

  1. God’s grace teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly lust, to live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world. Titus 2:12; 1 John 5:15-17; Rom 12:1-2
  2. Grace reforms us because God purifies (sanctifies) us and makes us His own special possession. Titus 2:14; Rom 8:29; 1
    Peter 2:9
  3. Sanctification is not only separation from sin, but it is also devotion to God. 2 Cor 6: 14-7:1

III. THE GRACE OF GOD REWARDS US

  1. Grace empowers us to look to our blessed hope. Titus 2:13; 1 Cor 1:7; 2 Cor 5:8-10
  2. Grace enables us to look for the glorious appearing of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ. Titus 2:13; 1 Thess 4:13-18

ARE YOU LIVING FOR THE GRACE OF GOD?

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How To Know The Truth

August 28, 2021, Posted in Bible, Holy Spirit, Salvation, Truth | No comments

HOW TO KNOW THE TRUTH

John 8:31-32

Truth: To know the truth is to know Jesus. To know the truth is to know the Bible. To know the truth is to know and listen to the Holy Spirit. Do you know the truth?

I. TO KNOW THE TRUTH IS TO KNOW JESUS

  1. Jesus said that He is the truth. John 14:6
  2. The Bible says that grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. John 1:17; John 4:24
  3. Jesus said that His sheep know Him and He knows His sheep and they hear his voice. John 10: 14-16; 2 Tim 1:12; 2 Tim 2:19
  4. We know Jesus and the truth because the Holy Spirit dwells in us. 1 John 4:13

II. TO KNOW THE TRUTH IS TO KNOW THE BIBLE

  1. The Bible came from God and tells us God’s truth. 2 Tim 3:16-17
  2. The Bible is God’s truth revealed for all mankind. Heb 4:12; Matt 4:4; Eph 6:17

III. TO KNOW THE TRUTH IS TO KNOW AND LISTEN TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

  1. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth. John 14:17; 15:26
  2. The Holy Spirit reveals truth to us. John 16:13-15; 1 Cor 2:9-12
  3. The Holy Spirit confirms God’s truth in our hearts. Rom 5:5; Eph 5:9; Gal 5:22-23

DO YOU KNOW THE TRUTH?

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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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