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 Justification

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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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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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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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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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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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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Sharing With Others How To Be Saved

November 1, 2020, Posted in Bible, Hope, Joy, Justification, Peace, Reconciliation, Salvation, Trust | No comments

SHARING WITH OTHERS HOW TO BE SAVED

John 3:1-21

Truth: We share that you must be saved. We share you must believe in Jesus to be saved. We share you will know when you are saved. Do you share with others how to be saved?

I. WE SHARE YOU MUST BE SAVED OR BORN AGAIN

  1. Everyone is born a sinner and must be born again. John 3:1-7. Rom 3:10,23, Gal 3:22
  2. The saved share the Word of God in the Spirit of God. John 3:7, Matt 28:18, 1 Cor 2:4-5
  3. The saved understand the work of the Spirit in us. John 3:8-13. 1 Cor 2:9-11, Rom 8:16,14, Eph 1:12-14

II. WE SHARE YOU MUST BELIEVE IN JESUS TO BE SAVED

  1. Jesus and the cross must be shared. John 3:14, 1 Cor 1:18, John 12:32
  2. God’s love for the world must be shared. John 3:16,17, Rom 5:8, 1 John 4:9
  3. Jesus as your personal Savoir much be believed. John 3:15, 18, Rom 10:8-13. You must call on the Lord Jesus

III. WE SHARE YOU WILL KNOW WHEN YOU ARE SAVED

  1. The unsaved are condemned and know it. John 3:18-20. Acts 2:37, Acts 9:5, Psa 116:3
  2. The saved no longer feel condemned and apart from God. John 3:21, Rom 5:1-5, 1 Peter 1:8-9

DO YOU SHARE WITH OTHERS HOW TO BE SAVED?

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Why We Need To Be Saved

August 30, 2020, Posted in Evangelism, Grace, Hope, Justification, Reconciliation, Salvation, Sin, Trust | No comments

WHY WE NEED TO BE SAVED

Acts 17:22-34

Truth: God created all things perfect. Man sinned against God. God brought righteousness through Jesus. Do you have salvation?

I. GOD CREATED ALL THINGS PERFECT

  1. God created all things. Acts 17:24, Gen 1:1, Gen 1:2, John 1:1-3
  2. God the creator is the Father, the Word (Son) and the Spirit of God. John 1:1-4, John 17:5, Gen 1:2
  3. God the creator said it was very good. Gen 1:31, Acts 17:25-26

II. MAN SINNED AGAINST GOD

  1. God made us all from one man. Acts 17:25-26, Gen 2:7
  2. Adam disobeyed God and sin entered the world. Acts 17:27-29, Gen 2:15-17, Gen 3:6-7, Rom 5:12, Rom 3:23
  3. God now commands all men to repent. Acts 17:30, 2 Cor 7:10

III. GOD BROUGHT RIGHTEOUSNESS THROUGH JESUS

  1. God will judge the world. Acts 17:31. Gen 3:15, 21, 2 Cor 5:10
  2. God brought salvation through Jesus. Acts 17:31-32, John 3:16
  3. God saves all who believe in Christ. Acts 17:34, Rom 10:9-10

DO YOU HAVE SALVATION?

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Our Motives For Serving Christ

August 16, 2020, Posted in Hope, Justification, Love, Reconciliation, Salvation | No comments

OUR MOTIVES FOR SERVING CHRIST

2 Corinthians 5:9-21

Truth: The terror of the Lord. The love of Christ. The commission of Christ. Are you serving Christ?

I. THE TERROR OF THE LORD

  1. We labor for souls. 2 Cor 5:9, Gal 1:10
  2. We know that judgment is coming. 2 Cor 5:10, Rom 14:10
  3. We persuade men. 2 Cor 5:11-13

II. THE LOVE OF CHRIST

  1. He died that we might die. 2 Cor 5:14, Gal 2:20
  2. He died that we might live. 2 Cor 5:15-17, Rom 6:4, 1 John 4:9, 1 Thess 5:10

III. THE COMMISSION OF CHRIST

  1. The ministry of reconciliation is our commission. 2 Cor 5:18
  2. Reconciliation is based on imputation. 2 Cor 5:21, Rom 4:1-8
  3. God has committed to us the ministry and the word of reconciliation. 2 Cor 5:18-19
  4. We are ambassadors for Christ. 2 Cor 5:20. 2 Cor 6: 1

ARE YOU SERVING CHRIST?

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