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"
Sunday, September 9, 2007
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)
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)
Sunday, August 26, 2007
FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - August 26, 2007
FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
August 26, 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 3:187-23, The Foolishness of Worshipping Men - Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
Today we will hear from a representative of the Gideons, Gus Clement. We have heard from various Gideons over the years, but it is still very important for us to hear about the work that God is doing through His Word around the world and that He is still changing lives today. The ministry of the Gideons is an important one and is consistent with the beliefs of this church regarding the necessity of the Scriptures in the spreading of the gospel. By supporting the ministry of the Gideons as you are led we play a vital role in spreading the Word of God. We will receive a love offering for their ministry after the services today.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
The Purpose of Physics: One day a professor was discussing a particularly complicated concept. A pre-med student rudely interrupted to ask "Why do we have to study this stuff?" "To save lives," the professor responded and continued with the lecture. A few minutes later the same student spoke up again. "So, how does physics save lives?" he persisted. "It keeps the ignoramuses out of medical school," replied the professor.
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
WORSHIP SERVICE
Lisa left us the gift of today’s songs for the worship service
Standing on the Promises p. 271
Wonderful Words of Life p. 270
Scripture Reading: And Jesus said, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Luke 4:4; Hebrews 4:16
Grace Greater Than Our Sin p. 201
Amazing Grace p. 202
Offering/Offertory, “As the Deer”
Gideon Presentation
Message: Link to sermon
"The Truth Shall Set You Free"
August 26, 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 3:187-23, The Foolishness of Worshipping Men - Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
Today we will hear from a representative of the Gideons, Gus Clement. We have heard from various Gideons over the years, but it is still very important for us to hear about the work that God is doing through His Word around the world and that He is still changing lives today. The ministry of the Gideons is an important one and is consistent with the beliefs of this church regarding the necessity of the Scriptures in the spreading of the gospel. By supporting the ministry of the Gideons as you are led we play a vital role in spreading the Word of God. We will receive a love offering for their ministry after the services today.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
The Purpose of Physics: One day a professor was discussing a particularly complicated concept. A pre-med student rudely interrupted to ask "Why do we have to study this stuff?" "To save lives," the professor responded and continued with the lecture. A few minutes later the same student spoke up again. "So, how does physics save lives?" he persisted. "It keeps the ignoramuses out of medical school," replied the professor.
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
WORSHIP SERVICE
Lisa left us the gift of today’s songs for the worship service
Standing on the Promises p. 271
Wonderful Words of Life p. 270
Scripture Reading: And Jesus said, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Luke 4:4; Hebrews 4:16
Grace Greater Than Our Sin p. 201
Amazing Grace p. 202
Offering/Offertory, “As the Deer”
Gideon Presentation
Message: Link to sermon
"The Truth Shall Set You Free"
Sunday, August 19, 2007
FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - August 19, 2007
FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
August 19, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson: The Life of Elisha, Chapters 10-12 - Elisha disappears from the narrative in chapters 10-12. The story of Jehu’s vengeance against Jezebel and the wickedness of Athaliah is presented.
Today’s Sermon: I Corinthians 3:5-17, Quality vs. Inferiority - Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man’s work shall be made manifest
Next Sunday we will hear from a representative of the Gideons, Gus Clement. We have heard from various Gideons over the years, but it is still very important for us to hear about the work that God is doing through His Word around the world and that He is still changing lives today. The ministry of the Gideons is an important one and is consistent with the beliefs of this church regarding the necessity of the Scriptures in the spreading of the gospel. By supporting the ministry of the Gideons as you are led we play a vital role in spreading the Word of God.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Passion for Hunting
I love the outdoors, and because of my passion for hunting and fishing, my family eats a considerable amount of wild game. I guess they eat so much, in fact, that one evening as I set a platter of broiled venison steaks on the dinner table, my ten-year-old daughter looked up and said, "Boy, it sure would be nice if pizzas lived in the woods."
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; Lisa’s recuperation from her surgery; 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 upcoming surgery
WORSHIP SERVICE
Step By Step (see bulletin)
Scripture Reading: Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in Me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without Me ye can do nothing. John 15:4-5
Without Him p. 332
Just a Closer Walk p. 380
Take the Name of Jesus With You p. 116
Offering and Message: (link to sermon)
"The Truth Shall Set You Free"
August 19, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson: The Life of Elisha, Chapters 10-12 - Elisha disappears from the narrative in chapters 10-12. The story of Jehu’s vengeance against Jezebel and the wickedness of Athaliah is presented.
Today’s Sermon: I Corinthians 3:5-17, Quality vs. Inferiority - Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man’s work shall be made manifest
Next Sunday we will hear from a representative of the Gideons, Gus Clement. We have heard from various Gideons over the years, but it is still very important for us to hear about the work that God is doing through His Word around the world and that He is still changing lives today. The ministry of the Gideons is an important one and is consistent with the beliefs of this church regarding the necessity of the Scriptures in the spreading of the gospel. By supporting the ministry of the Gideons as you are led we play a vital role in spreading the Word of God.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Passion for Hunting
I love the outdoors, and because of my passion for hunting and fishing, my family eats a considerable amount of wild game. I guess they eat so much, in fact, that one evening as I set a platter of broiled venison steaks on the dinner table, my ten-year-old daughter looked up and said, "Boy, it sure would be nice if pizzas lived in the woods."
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; Lisa’s recuperation from her surgery; 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 upcoming surgery
WORSHIP SERVICE
Step By Step (see bulletin)
Scripture Reading: Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in Me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without Me ye can do nothing. John 15:4-5
Without Him p. 332
Just a Closer Walk p. 380
Take the Name of Jesus With You p. 116
Offering and Message: (link to sermon)
"The Truth Shall Set You Free"
Sunday, August 12, 2007
FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - August 12, 2007
FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
August 12, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson: The Life of Elisha - Elisha at Damascus - II Kings 8:7-15
We next find Elisha at Damascus, where he went to anoint Hazael to be king over Syria. Benhadad was ill and sent Hazael with a present to inquire of Elisha, “Will I recover from this sickness?” The answer of Elisha contained the unmistakable conclusion, “The Lord has shown me that he will certainly die.” Elisha told him that he would be king and bring great evil upon the children of Israel. Hazael returned and told the king that the prophet had predicted his recovery. That was the last day of Benhadad’s life, for the next day he was smothered, and Hazael reigned in his place (8:7-15).
Today’s Sermon: I Corinthians 2:11-3:4 - From Milk to Solid Food
These are the carnal Christians. They also did not know the deep things of God, not because they could not know them, but because their worldly philosophies and trust in human wisdom prevented them from knowing them. They only saw “the tip of the iceberg.” They were babes in Christ and carnal in their lives.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Roof Chicken: One day a State Trooper was pulling off an expressway. When he turned onto the street at the end of the ramp, he noticed someone at a chicken place getting into his car. The driver placed the bucket of chicken on top of his car, got in and drove off with the bucket still on top of his car. So the trooper decided to pull him over and perform a community service by giving the driver his chicken. So he pulled him over, walked up to the car, pulled the bucket off the roof and offered it to the driver. The driver looked at the trooper and said, "No thanks, I just bought some."
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, medical; 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; Leon and Martha, passing of Leon’s brother in law Ed; Lisa’s recuperation from her surgery; 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
WORSHIP SERVICE
Mansion Over the Hilltop (see bulletin)
When We All Get to Heaven p. 542
Scripture Reading: For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is.
I Corinthians 13:12; I John 3:2
Face to Face p. 549
We Shall Behold Him p. 237
Offering and Message: Link to sermon
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path-And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
August 12, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson: The Life of Elisha - Elisha at Damascus - II Kings 8:7-15
We next find Elisha at Damascus, where he went to anoint Hazael to be king over Syria. Benhadad was ill and sent Hazael with a present to inquire of Elisha, “Will I recover from this sickness?” The answer of Elisha contained the unmistakable conclusion, “The Lord has shown me that he will certainly die.” Elisha told him that he would be king and bring great evil upon the children of Israel. Hazael returned and told the king that the prophet had predicted his recovery. That was the last day of Benhadad’s life, for the next day he was smothered, and Hazael reigned in his place (8:7-15).
Today’s Sermon: I Corinthians 2:11-3:4 - From Milk to Solid Food
These are the carnal Christians. They also did not know the deep things of God, not because they could not know them, but because their worldly philosophies and trust in human wisdom prevented them from knowing them. They only saw “the tip of the iceberg.” They were babes in Christ and carnal in their lives.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Roof Chicken: One day a State Trooper was pulling off an expressway. When he turned onto the street at the end of the ramp, he noticed someone at a chicken place getting into his car. The driver placed the bucket of chicken on top of his car, got in and drove off with the bucket still on top of his car. So the trooper decided to pull him over and perform a community service by giving the driver his chicken. So he pulled him over, walked up to the car, pulled the bucket off the roof and offered it to the driver. The driver looked at the trooper and said, "No thanks, I just bought some."
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, medical; 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; Leon and Martha, passing of Leon’s brother in law Ed; Lisa’s recuperation from her surgery; 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
WORSHIP SERVICE
Mansion Over the Hilltop (see bulletin)
When We All Get to Heaven p. 542
Scripture Reading: For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is.
I Corinthians 13:12; I John 3:2
Face to Face p. 549
We Shall Behold Him p. 237
Offering and Message: Link to sermon
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path-And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - August 5, 2007
FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
August 5, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson: The Life of Elisha – II Kings 7
The lepers discovery and Elisha’s prophecy fulfilled. The officer assisting the king found the prophecy of the famine lifting incredible. His retort expressed his utter disbelief that God would or could do this. Elisha replied that the officer would see the miracle with his own eyes; it would indeed take place. But because of his unbelief he would not experience the blessing.
Today’s Sermon: I Corinthians 2:1-16 - The World’s Wisdom vs. God’s Spirit
The wisdom of this world leads to futility and failure, especially morally. Moral failure leads to disappointment, disillusionment and depression. To violate morals is to spiritually come apart at the seams which will in turn lead to emotional breakdowns and cause hurt and pain to ourselves and others. The wisdom of God brings these things into balance with a life that is spiritually fulfilling and helpful and loving to others
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Meeting Invitation
I was telling a friend about my enrollment in a weight-loss program and how excited I was about the meetings. "Sounds great," she said. "I'm almost tempted to join too." "Well, next time I go," I replied, "I'll take you along." "Okay," my friend responded, and then she asked, "Do they serve refreshments?"
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, medical; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Joy, continuing medical treatment; 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; Leon and Martha, passing of Leon’s brother in law Ed; Lisa’s recuperation from her surgery; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Campeau’s, traveling
WORSHIP SERVICE
The Family of God p. 282
Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:16-17
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.
I Will Serve Thee p. 446
He’s Everything to Me p. 516
Jesus Is Lord of All p. 359
Offering and Message: Link to sermon
The Truth Shall Set You Free:
“The saints at the same time as they are righteous are also sinners; righteous because they believe in Christ, whose righteousness covers them and is imputed to them, but sinners because they do not fulfill the Law, and not without licentiousness, and are like sick men under the care of a physician; they are sick in fact but healthy in hope and in the fact that they are beginning to be healthy, that is, they are “being healed.” They are people for whom the worst possible thing is the presumption that they are healthy, because they suffer a worse relapse.” Martin Luther, “Luther’s Works”
August 5, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson: The Life of Elisha – II Kings 7
The lepers discovery and Elisha’s prophecy fulfilled. The officer assisting the king found the prophecy of the famine lifting incredible. His retort expressed his utter disbelief that God would or could do this. Elisha replied that the officer would see the miracle with his own eyes; it would indeed take place. But because of his unbelief he would not experience the blessing.
Today’s Sermon: I Corinthians 2:1-16 - The World’s Wisdom vs. God’s Spirit
The wisdom of this world leads to futility and failure, especially morally. Moral failure leads to disappointment, disillusionment and depression. To violate morals is to spiritually come apart at the seams which will in turn lead to emotional breakdowns and cause hurt and pain to ourselves and others. The wisdom of God brings these things into balance with a life that is spiritually fulfilling and helpful and loving to others
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Meeting Invitation
I was telling a friend about my enrollment in a weight-loss program and how excited I was about the meetings. "Sounds great," she said. "I'm almost tempted to join too." "Well, next time I go," I replied, "I'll take you along." "Okay," my friend responded, and then she asked, "Do they serve refreshments?"
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, medical; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Joy, continuing medical treatment; 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; Leon and Martha, passing of Leon’s brother in law Ed; Lisa’s recuperation from her surgery; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Campeau’s, traveling
WORSHIP SERVICE
The Family of God p. 282
Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:16-17
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.
I Will Serve Thee p. 446
He’s Everything to Me p. 516
Jesus Is Lord of All p. 359
Offering and Message: Link to sermon
The Truth Shall Set You Free:
“The saints at the same time as they are righteous are also sinners; righteous because they believe in Christ, whose righteousness covers them and is imputed to them, but sinners because they do not fulfill the Law, and not without licentiousness, and are like sick men under the care of a physician; they are sick in fact but healthy in hope and in the fact that they are beginning to be healthy, that is, they are “being healed.” They are people for whom the worst possible thing is the presumption that they are healthy, because they suffer a worse relapse.” Martin Luther, “Luther’s Works”
FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - July 29, 2007
FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
July 29, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson: The Life of Elisha - I Kings 6-7
A famine resulted in Elisha’s life being threatened by King Joram. Joram did not realize that Elisha was the solution to his problems and not the source. “May God do so to me and more also, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat remains on him today” (6:31).
Today’s Sermon: I Corinthians 1:18-31 - From Nobodies to Somebodies
The “wisdom of the world” does not lead to God but to moving away from God. Humanism will never place any emphasis on anything other then man as god. We dare not trust the sweetest frame of this world, but only to wholly lean on Jesus’ name. The world through its own self-defined wisdom cannot find God, and God is very happy to save us with a message that the world finds foolish, yet God reveals is profound. The cross is the power of God that saves us from ourselves.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Acts 2:38 - An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables and yelled, "STOP! Acts 2:38!" (Repent and be baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven.) The burglar stopped in his tracks. The woman calmly called the police and explained what she had done. As the officer cuffed the man to take him in, he asked the burglar, "Why did you just stand there? All the old lady did was yell a Scripture to you." "Scripture?" replied the burglar. "She said she had an Ax and Two 38's!"
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, medical; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Joy, continuing medical treatment; 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; Leon and Martha, passing of Leon’s brother in law Ed; Lisa’s recuperation from her surgery; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Campeau’s, traveling
WORSHIP SERVICE
The Wonder of it All p. 65
Give Thanks (see bulletin)
Scripture Reading: My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast: I will sing and give praise. I will awake early: I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto Thee among the nations. For Thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and Thy truth unto the clouds. Ps. 57:7-10
Morning Has Broken p. 60
It Is Well With My Soul p. 493
Offering and Message: Link to sermon
"The Truth Shall Set You Free"
July 29, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson: The Life of Elisha - I Kings 6-7
A famine resulted in Elisha’s life being threatened by King Joram. Joram did not realize that Elisha was the solution to his problems and not the source. “May God do so to me and more also, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat remains on him today” (6:31).
Today’s Sermon: I Corinthians 1:18-31 - From Nobodies to Somebodies
The “wisdom of the world” does not lead to God but to moving away from God. Humanism will never place any emphasis on anything other then man as god. We dare not trust the sweetest frame of this world, but only to wholly lean on Jesus’ name. The world through its own self-defined wisdom cannot find God, and God is very happy to save us with a message that the world finds foolish, yet God reveals is profound. The cross is the power of God that saves us from ourselves.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Acts 2:38 - An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables and yelled, "STOP! Acts 2:38!" (Repent and be baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven.) The burglar stopped in his tracks. The woman calmly called the police and explained what she had done. As the officer cuffed the man to take him in, he asked the burglar, "Why did you just stand there? All the old lady did was yell a Scripture to you." "Scripture?" replied the burglar. "She said she had an Ax and Two 38's!"
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, medical; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Joy, continuing medical treatment; 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; Leon and Martha, passing of Leon’s brother in law Ed; Lisa’s recuperation from her surgery; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Campeau’s, traveling
WORSHIP SERVICE
The Wonder of it All p. 65
Give Thanks (see bulletin)
Scripture Reading: My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast: I will sing and give praise. I will awake early: I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto Thee among the nations. For Thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and Thy truth unto the clouds. Ps. 57:7-10
Morning Has Broken p. 60
It Is Well With My Soul p. 493
Offering and Message: Link to sermon
"The Truth Shall Set You Free"
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