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

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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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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Jesus And The Commandments

May 16, 2021, Posted in Holy Spirit, Love, Power, Salvation, Sin | No comments

JESUS AND THE COMMANDMENTS

Matthew 5:17-20

Truth: Jesus lived and died to fulfill the Law. The Law is valuable for you and me. Believers in Christ can fulfill the Law. Are you living by God’s Law?

I. JESUS LIVED AND DIED TO FULFILL THE LAW

  1. Jesus fulfilled the Law with a sinless life. Matt 5:17-18; Rom 10:4; Heb 4:15; 2 Cor 5:21
  2. Jesus fulfilled the Law for us on the cross. 1 John 3:5; Gal 3:13
  3. Jesus fulfilled the Law because He loved us. John 15:13

II. THE LAW IS VALUABLE TO YOU AND ME

  1. The Law reveals our guilt and sin. James 2:10; Rom 3:19-20
  2. The Law tips the scales of right and wrong against us. Gal 3:22
  3. The Law points us to Jesus as our Redeemer. Gal 3:24; Acts13:38-39

III. BELIEVERS IN CHRIST CAN FULFILL THE LAW

  1. Salvation makes us righteous and able to fulfill the Law. Rom 8:1-3
  2. The Holy Spirit empowers us to learn, love, and live the Law of God. Gal 5: 14-18
  3. We fulfill the Law of God through the po16wer of God’s love. Matt 22:37-40.

ARE YOU LIVING BY GOD’S LAW?

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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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Our Great Salvation

April 11, 2021, Posted in Heaven, Hope, Reconciliation, Repentance, Salvation, Sanctification, Trust | No comments

OUR GREAT SALVATION

Hebrews 2:1-4

Truth: We have been saved from condemnation as sinners and granted salvation as the children of God. We are being saved through the process of daily sanctification. We will be saved from physical death to eternal life in heaven. Are you neglecting your salvation?

I. WE ARE SAVED FROM CONDEMNATION AS SINNERS AND GRANTED SALVATION AS CHILDREN OF GOD

  1. The saved are no longer condemned. John 3:16-18; Rom 8:1
  2. Salvation is received the moment you repent of your sins and trust in the Lord Jesus. Rom 8:16, Eph 1:13-14
  3. Our great salvation is kept by God’s power. 1 Peter 1:5; Eph 4:30

II. WE ARE BEING SAVED THROUGH THE PROCESS OF DAILY SANCTIFICATION

  1. There is a continual process of living a holy life for Christ. Eph 4:22-24; Rom 6:4
  2. Believers are to live as the holy person they are. 2 Cor 5:17-18; Rom 12:2

III. WE WILL BE SAVED FROM PHYSICAL DEATH TO ETERNAL LIFE

  1. The Saint goes to be with the Lord at physical death. 2 Cor 5:8
  2. The Saint will have a glorified body like Christ one day. 1 John 3:2; 1 Cor 15:51-58

ARE YOU NEGLECTING YOUR SALVATION?

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Jesus Christ Is Risen

April 4, 2021, Posted in Grace, Hope, Reconciliation, Resurrection, Sacrifice, Salvation, Sanctification | No comments

JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN

Luke 24:1-12

Truth: Jesus suffered at the hands of sinful men. Jesus came to sacrifice Himself for our sins. Jesus the risen Lord brought salvation. Have you trusted in the risen Christ?

I. JESUS SUFFERED AT THE HANDS OF SINFUL MEN

  1. Jesus was betrayed, mocked, and denied. Vs. 7; Luke 22:48; Luke 22:63-65; Luke 22:60-61
  2. Jesus was abused. Isa 53: 5, 11; Matt 27:26-30
  3. Jesus could have stop it all but did not because He loved us. Matt 26:52-53

II. JESUS CAME TO SACRIFICE HIMSELF FOR OUR SINS

  1. Jesus was the Son of man. Vs.7; Matt 1:23. Heb 2:14-17
  2. Jesus is the Son of God. John 3:16
  3. Jesus died for our sins. 1 Peter 3:18, 2 Cor 5:21
  4. Jesus died to give us access to the throne of God. Matt 27:50-51

III. JESUS THE RISEN LORD BROUGHT SALVATION

  1. The resurrection of Christ affirms who He is. Rom 1:4
  2. The resurrection of Christ proves that His sacrifice for sin has been accepted and that the work of salvation is completed. Rom 4:24-25
  3. The resurrection of Christ assures us that we will be raised from the dead when Christ returns for all believers. Rom 8:11. 1 Thess 4:13-18

HAVE YOU TRUSTED IN THE RISEN CHRIST?

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Looking To Jesus

March 14, 2021, Posted in Evangelism, Justification, Reconciliation, Repentance, Salvation, Sanctification, Witness | No comments

LOOKING TO JESUS

Hebrews 12:1-2; Isaiah 45:22

Truth: Salvation comes through Jesus only. Sanctification comes through Jesus only. Soul winning comes through Jesus only. Are you looking to Jesus?

I. SALVATION COMES THROUGH JESUS ONLY

  1. Jesus made salvation possible through the cross. Heb 12:2, 1 Cor 15:3-4
  2. Jesus made salvation possible through conviction. John 6:44; John 16:7-11
  3. Jesus made salvation possible through conversion. Isa 45:22, 2 Cor 5:17

II. SANCTIFICATION COMES THROUGH JESUS ONLY

  1. Jesus makes godly living possible. Heb 12:1, Eph 4:17-24
  2. Jesus makes good works possible. 2 Tim 2:19-26

III. SOUL WINNING COMES THROUGH JESUS ONLY

  1. Jesus sends us to testify about Him. Matt 28:20; Heb 1:1-3
  2. Jesus sends us to testify about what He did for us. John 4:39-42
  3. Jesus sends us to testify about what He can do for the sinner. Heb 7:25; 1 Tim 1:15

ARE YOU LOOKING TO JESUS?

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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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