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 Hope

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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Living Out Our Hope In Christ

October 4, 2020, Posted in Hope | No comments

LIVING OUT OUR HOPE IN CHRIST

1 Peter 3:8-17

Truth: We are to Cultivate our Christian love. We are to practice the Lordship of Christ. We are to maintain a good conscience. Are you living out your hope in Christ?

I. WE ARE TO CULTIVATE OUR CHRISTIAN LOVE

  1. We are to love God’s people. 1 Peter 3:8, 1 Peter 2:22, Eph 4: 2-3
  2. We are to love our enemies. 1 Peter 3:9, Matt 5:44, Matt 5:10-12
  3. We are to love life. 1 Peter 3:10-12, Rom 8:28, Prov. 15:1, Col 4:6

II. WE ARE TO PRACTICE THE LORDSHIP OF CHRIST

  1. We sanctify the Lord in our hearts. 1 Peter 3:13-15, Matt 6:33, Rom 12:1-2
  2. We should be ready to give an answer of our hope. 1 Peter 3:15, Titus 3:5, 1 Peter 1:8-9, Psa 87:6

III. WE ARE TO MAINTAIN A GOOD CONSCIENCE

  1. The conscience is that internal judge that witnesses to us. 1 Peter 3:16, Rom 2:15-16, Titus 1:15 (defiled conscience), 1 Tim 4:2 (seared conscience), Heb 10:22 (evil conscience)
  2. Our Conscience depends on your knowledge of God’s Word. Acts 24:16
  3. To maintain a good conscience, we must deal with the sin in our lives. 1 John 1:9
  4. A good conscience gives us peace in our hearts. Acts 24:16
  5. A good conscience removes from us the fear of man. Psa 118:6

ARE YOU LIVING OUT YOUR HOPE IN CHRIST?

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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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God Promises Salvation If

August 23, 2020, Posted in Hope, Reconciliation, Salvation, Trust | No comments

GOD PROMISES SALVATION IF

Genesis 15:1-6

Truth: God made Abraham a promise. Abraham’s greatest need was righteousness. Abraham believed and was counted righteous. Have you believed God’s promise to you?

I. GOD MADE ABRAHAM A PROMISE

  1. The Word of the Lord came to Abraham and said fear not I Am your shield and great reward. Genesis 15:1, Rom 10:17
  2. God told Abraham that all nations would be blessed in him. Genesis 15:2-5, Gen 12:1-3, John 1:11-12, 3:16
  3. Abraham believed God’s promise. Genesis 15:6, Gal 3:6, Rom 4:3, James 2:23.

II. ABRAHAM’S GREATEST NEED WAS RIGHTEOUSNESS

  1. Abraham was a sinner just like us. Rom 3:10,23, Gal 3:22
  2. Abraham did not earn his righteousness. Titus 3:5, Eph 2:8-9
  3. Unbelief prevents righteousness. Rom 4:20, Heb 3:12, Rev 21:8

III. ABRAHAM BELIEVED AND WAS COUNTED RIGHTEOUS

  1. Abraham believed God, the Hebrew word translated “believed” means “to lean your whole weight upon.” Abraham leaned wholly on the promise of God and the God of the
    promise. Rom 4:20-25
  2. Righteousness is of Christ. 2 Cor 5:21, Rom 10:3
  3. When he believed righteousness was imputed to him. Genesis 15:6

HAVE YOU BELIEVED GOD’S PROMISE TO YOU?

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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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The Doorway To God’s Kingdom

August 2, 2020, Posted in Grace, Heaven, Holy Spirit, Hope, Justification, Persecution, Salvation, Sin, Trust | No comments

THE DOORWAY TO GOD’S KINGDOM

Matthew 5:3

Truth: The poor in spirit find God’s Kingdom. The pure in heart see God. Those persecuted for righteousness’ sake reveal God’s Kingdom. Are you part of the God’s Kingdom?

I. THE POOR IN SPIRIT FIND GOD’S KINGDOM

  1. A self-sufficient person has difficulty being saved. Matt 19:16-17, Luke 18:11, Luke 18:25
  2. A person poor in spirit knows he is helpless without God. Luke 18:13-14
  3. Only then are we willing to come to Him as paupers and receive from Him. Mark 9:21-24

II. THE PURE IN HEART SEE GOD

  1. We see God when His Spirit comes into our heart. 2 Cor 4:6, 1 Cor 2:16
  2. We see God when we are made a new creature in Christ. 2 Cor 5:17, Matt 13:11

III. THE PERSECUTED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS’ SAKE REVEAL GOD’S KINGDOM

  1. Persecuted for preaching Jesus. Matt 5:10-12
  2. Persecuted for preaching righteousness. Rom 3:22, Rom 10:10, Matt 5:20
  3. Persecuted for preaching righteous living. Isa 5:20-21

ARE YOU PART OF GOD’S KINGDOM?

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God Is In Control

July 19, 2020, Posted in God's Will, Holy Spirit, Hope, Salvation, Trust | No comments

GOD IS IN CONTROL

Matthew 7:7-12

Truth: The Holy Spirit abides in the believer. God is in control. Live like God is in control. Is God in control of your life? Is God in control of your life?

I. THE HOLY SPIRIT ABIDES IN THE BELIEVER

  1. Salvation brings God’s Spirit in us. Rom 5:5, Eph 1:13
  2. The Spirit reminds us God is in control. 1 Cor 2:9-10,12. Matt 28:18
  3. Our attitude is one of perfect trust and eagerness to ask and to seek. Matt 7:7

II. GOD IS IN CONTROL

  1. Fill your mind with God is in control. Isa 26:3-4
  2. When difficulty comes remember God is in control. Matt 7:8-11, John 16:33
  3. God is my Father, He loves me, I will never think of anything that He will forget. Why should I worry? Matt 7:11, Psa 37:5

III. LIVE LIKE GOD IS IN CONTROL

  1. There are times God will not lift the darkness. Gen 15:12
  2. There are times God seems far away. Psa 22:1-3
  3. When God is in your mind, asking is perfectly natural. Matt 7:7,11

IS GOD IN CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE?

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How Can I Help In These Times

July 5, 2020, Posted in Bible, Evangelism, God's Will, Hope, Salvation, Service, Truth, Wisdom | No comments

HOW I CAN HELP IN THESE TIMES

Psalm 25:1-14, 21

Truth: Follow the Lord. Seek His answers. Share His truth. Are helping or hurting where you are?

I. FOLLOW THE LORD

  1. Know you are saved. Psalm 25:1-2, 2 Tim 1:12
  2. Thank the Lord that you are saved. Psalm 25:3-5, Psalm 116:1
  3. Tell the world you are saved. Psalm 25:5, Psalm 107:2

II. SEEK HIS WILL

  1. Ask for His wisdom. Psalm 25:5, James 1:5, Matt 7:7
  2. Know His will in His Word. Psalm 25:6-14, Psalm 119:105
  3. Do His will. Psalm 25:21, Phil 2:12-13

III. SHARE HIS TRUTH

  1. Preach or teach Jesus. 1 Tim 1:15, Eph 2:8
  2. Teach how to be saved. Rom 10:17, Rom 10:8-13
  3. Teach new believer to follow the Lord. Matt 28:19-20

ARE YOU HELPING WHERE YOU ARE?

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Living Godly In Perilous Times

June 28, 2020, Posted in Bible, Hope, Justification, Service, Sin, Trust, Truth | No comments

LIVING GODLY IN PERILOUS TIMES

2 Timothy 3:1-17

Truth; Turn away from evil. Follow those of truth. Stand on the Word of God. Are you worshiping God during these perilous times?

I. TURN AWAY FROM EVIL

  1. Those that are lovers of self. 2 Tim 3:2-5, Rom 1:28-32
  2. The Blind leaders of the blind. 2 Tim 3:6-7, Isa 5:20-24
  3. False leaders. 2 Tim 3:8-9, Matt 7:21-23

II. FOLLOW THOSE WHO ARE TRUE

  1. They teach and practice truth. 2 Tim 3:10, John 4:23-24
  2. They live to glorify Christ. 2 Tim 3:10, 1 Peter 4:14
  3. They are willing to suffer. 2 Tim 3:11-12, 1 Peter 4:12-13

III. CONTINUE IN THE WORD OF GOD

  1. The Scripture are holy. 2 Tim 3:14-15. 2 Peter 1: 20-21
  2. They lead us to salvation. 2 Tim 3:15, John 5:39
  3. They equip us to serve. 2 Tim 3:16-17. Matt 22:37-40

ARE YOU LIVING GODLY IN THESE PERILOUS TIMES?

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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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