Sunday, September 30, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - September 30, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
September 30, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards: The Book of I John, Fellowship with God - That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched – this we proclaim concerning the Word of Life.
Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 7, Questions About Marriage - Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good for a man not to marry. But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Foreigners: The truck driver looked suspiciously at the soup he had just been served in an eatery. It contained dark flecks of seasoning, but two of the spots were suspicious. "Hey," he called out to the waitress, "these particles in my soup, aren't they foreign objects?" She scrutinized his bowl. "No, sir!" she reassured him. "Those things live around here."

For Sunday School on October 14 Johnnie Jackson has offered to teach the adult class for Greg so he can have a break after Tim and Christa’s wedding. We greatly appreciate Johnnie’s gracious kindness in helping. Greg will handle the worship service.

Prayers and Praises for 2007
The prayer request list will be kept up for the entire year. Once a request goes on it will be kept on until the requestor asks to remove it or the request is answered with praise. Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for the upcoming lease which should be coming soon; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, Ben stroke (he may get to go home soon); Darrel’s mom; surgery and relocation; Carolyn Griffith, unspoken; Johnnie’s sister in AL and for published photos; friend of Lynn’s
WORSHIP SERVICE
Bless His Holy Name p. 13
Scripture Reading
Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law. Unto Thee I lift up my eyes, O Thou that dwellest in the heavens. Our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until He has mercy upon us. Psalm 119:18; 123:1-2
Open My Eyes p. 381
Be Thou My Vision p. 382
Open Our Eyes Lord p. 383
Offering/Offertory
Message (link to sermon)
"The Truth Shall Set You Free"

Sunday, September 23, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - September 23, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
September 23, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards: Philemon 21-25, Paul’s Confidence in Philemon - With full confidence in your obedience I write this to you, knowing that you will do even more than what I ask.
Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 6:12-20, What’s A Body to Do? - For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.
As believers in Christ and with the indwelling Holy Spirit, we are joined to the Lord in one spirit, therefore we cannot join our bodies to another unless it is sanctioned by God, and that is only in the marriage relationship.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Country Tunes: My wife and I were browsing in a crafts store when I noticed a display of country-style musical instruments. After looking over the flutes, dulcimers and recorders, I picked up a shiny, one-stringed instrument I took to be a mouth harp. I put it to my lips and, much to the amusement of other shoppers, twanged a few notes on it. After watching from a distance, my wife came up and whispered in my ear, "I hate to tell you this, honey, but you're trying to play a cheese slicer."
Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, praise for improvement; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, recuperation; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Christie, car trouble; Friend of Lynn, auto fatality; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, Ben stroke;; Darrel’s mom; surgery and relocation; Praise for friend of Maria’s, resolution; Carolyn Griffith, unspoken; Johnnie’s sister in AL and for published photos; Lynn for Dennis, job; praise for car fixed; friend of Lynn’s
WORSHIP SERVICE
I Sing the Mighty Power p. 59
Scripture Reading
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, saith the Lord, which was, and is, and which is to come, the Almighty. And they sing the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are Thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are Thy ways. Revelation 1:8; 15:3
Praise to the Lord the Almighty p. 8
Come Thou Almighty King p. 267
Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty (see bulletin)
Offering/Offertory
Message (link to sermon)
"The Truth Shall Set You Free"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - September 16, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
September 16, 2007

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards: Philemon 18-25 - If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account.
Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 6:1-11: Obsessed with Being Right - Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? Once we understand our position in Christ and our surrender to the truth, and that doing what is in the best interests of Jesus Christ rather than ourselves is the highest priority of our lives, then minor disputes have no legs; they are resolved easily.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Sermon Sub: A minister was called away unexpectedly by the illness of a close family member. He entrusted his new assistant with filling the pulpit. The Pastor's wife stayed home. When he returned, the minister asked his wife what she thought of the young man's sermon. "The poorest I've ever heard," she said. "There was nothing in it, nothing at all. It didn't even make sense. It was very unorganized. I was disappointed." Later that day, the concerned minister met his assistant and asked him, "How'd the Sunday service and sermon go? Did all go well? How did you manage?" "All went very well, sir, absolutely wonderful," he said. "I didn't have time to prepare a new sermon of my own on such short notice, so I got on your computer and pulled up one of your old sermons from last year."
Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, praise for improvement; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, recuperation; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Christie, car trouble; Friend of Lynn, auto fatality; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, Ben stroke;; Darrel’s mom; surgery and relocation; Praise for friend of Maria’s, resolution; Carolyn Griffith, unspoken; Johnnie’s sister in AL and for published photos; Lynn for Dennis, job; praise for car fixed; friend of Lynn’s
WORSHIP SERVICE
To God Be the Glory p. 66
Scripture Reading
When I consider Thy heavens, the work of Thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which Thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And the son of man, that Thou visitest him? I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will show forth all Thy marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in Thee: I will sing praise to Thy name, O Thou most High. Psalm 8:3-4; 9:1-2
How Great Thou Art p. 4
Thou Art Worthy p. 73
Offering/Offertory
Message (link to sermon)
"Upon this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it"

Sunday, September 9, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - September 9, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
September 9, 2007

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards: Philemon 12-18, Paul pleads with Philemon to forgive Onesimus and accept him back. Paul was sending Onesimus back just as if he was sending himself. This is the way Christians ought to speak to each other, with the right characterization of the situation according to Scripture and in accepting responsibility for what we are asking each other to do.

Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 5, No Man is an Island: Sin’s Pervasive Power to Pollute - Both God and the world expects the church to be holy. The allowance of flagrant and public sin to continue without discipline in the church pollutes us all. Even the world recoils at our unwillingness to confront and discipline. In this chapter Paul calls on the Corinthians to remove the immorality from their midst in order to bring the church back to holiness.

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Beware of Bear
Vacationing in Alaska, I couldn't help but notice all the warnings about bears posted in campgrounds, visitors' centers and rest areas advising people not to feed the bears, how to avoid bears, what to do if a bear sees you, what to do if a bear attacks, and so on. My favorite, however, was a hand-lettered sign on the door of a small gas station in a remote area. It said: "Warning! If you are being chased by a bear, don't come in here!"

Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, praise for improvement; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, recuperation; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Christie, car trouble; Friend of Lynn, auto fatality; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, Ben stroke; Lisa’s recovery from surgery; Darrel’s mom; surgery and relocation; Friend of Maria’s, family
Since the time that we called attention to our financial situation as a church, we have not had to borrow from our savings account in order to pay the lease. This is good news, and we can positively approach the coming review of the next lease term for our church. We will keep you informed.

WORSHIP SERVICE

Praise Him! Praise Him! p. 106

Come Thou Fount p. 2

Scripture Reading
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in Whom I will trust. For who is God save the LORD? Or who is a rock save our God? The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted. Psalm 18:2, 31, 46

The Solid Rock p. 404

I Love You Lord p. 80

Offering/Offertory
Message (link to sermon)
"Upon this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it"

Saturday, September 8, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - September 2, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
September 2, 2007

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards: Philemon - “For love’s sake I appeal to you for my child, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment, Onesimus”

Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 4: Getting Taken to the Woodshed

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Wakeup Argument
Following an especially angry argument, Mr. and Mrs. Smith went to bed not speaking to each other. Needing to arise early the following morning, Mr. Smith left a note on his wife's bedside table that said "Wake me at six." An exasperated Mr. Smith awoke at ten the following morning and rolled stiffly out of bed to see a note on his bedside table: "It's six! Get out of bed!"

More denominational Light Bulb Changing
How many does it take to change a light bulb?
Nazarenes: 6, One woman to replace the bulb while five men review church lighting policy
Lutherans: None, Lutherans don't believe in change
Pentecostal: 10, One to change the bulb, and nine to pray against the spirit of darkness
Baptists: At least 15, One to change the light bulb, and three committees to decide the date and time of the potluck dinner to celebrate it
Amish: What's a light bulb?

Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, praise for improvement; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, recuperation; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Christie, car trouble; Friend of Lynn, auto fatality; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, in the cancer treatment for their son Ben; Lisa’s recovery from surgery; Darrel’s mom; surgery and relocation

WORSHIP SERVICE

Thank You Lord (see bulletin)
Fairest Lord Jesus p. 88
Scripture Reading: Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of His glory. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created. Isaiah 6:3; Revelation 4:8, 11
Holy, Holy, Holy p.262
Doxology (see bulletin)

Offering/Offertory
Message (link to sermon)