June 22, 2008
The Freedom Baptist Church is an unaffiliated, independent Baptist church located in Colorado Springs, CO. The church’s pastor is Greg A. Chandler, a 1978 graduate of the Independent Baptist College in Dallas, TX (school now located in Fort Worth). Greg is a bi-vocational pastor who works full-time at another job while administering the church.
The church is primarily Baptist in doctrine and practice but independent in its function. We belong to no group or association of churches under any name. We enjoy fellowship with like-minded believers as we meet them in our community and around the world.
The purpose of this church is to meet together to honor and glorify God in fulfilling its Biblical mission of: worshiping God in Spirit and in truth; encouraging one another in genuine fellowship; teaching the Scriptures in depth; and sharing the gospel with people that the members of the church come in contact. We seek to fulfill our purpose with grace, relevance, and authenticity in full adherence to the principles of the Word of God.
Small churches can have an impact on the community and the world by living authentically in agreement with the infallible Word of God. It is our prayer that if the Lord directs your spiritual journey to come into contact with us that you will come to know the Lord in a deeper way because the Freedom Baptist Church was there. At the very least, we hope to do you no harm in your journey. Pastor Greg Chandler
Church Items
- June birthdays: Kathie Craig, 25th; Hubert Hargrove, 27th; Jennifer Tucker, 29th / June Anniversaries: Roy and Lisa 7th; Eddie and Linda, 22nd; Dennis and Kathi, 26th
- We are rotating the food items we keep on hand for any needy that come by and need help. Please take the foods that will soon expire if you need them, and bring new items.
- Greg and Ruth had a visit from the Woolard’s from Dallas this past week. They recently lost their son Ben to cancer. It was good to see them and they thank the church for your prayers.
- We would like to have a women’s work day soon to clean curtains and other items that are needed. More info to follow.
- Doris is home from the hospital and is grateful for your prayers and our card.
- We hope to host a representative from the Gideons on July 20th. If there is any problem with this date let Greg know.
- We have a new letter from Ed Potter on the bulletin board in the hallway. He emailed us about a recent trip to Ireland. You can see Ed and Abbie’s blog at madeirabaptist.blogspot.com.
- Joy, health and recuperation
- Bertha, recovery
- Lynn, grandson
- Mike and Debbie Rogers, job and health
- Lisa, upcoming surgery
- Joy grandson illness, 7 yrs old
- Larry, extended friend of Campeau’s, illness
- Our recent graduates
- Lynn son-in-law Dennis, surgery
- Doris, recuperation
- Friend of Joy, Linda Harris, illness
- Neighbor of Joy, Daniel, stabbing
- Jim and Aundie Woolard, friends of Greg and Ruth
The Book of Jude: Contending Earnestly for the Faith
Apostates of the Present – Verses 8-10
Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities. He refers now to “filthy dreamers,” returning to the apostates within the church from the apostates of the past. These were “vile” dreamers of the Gnostic faith who used visions and dreams as a way of stating that they were directed by angelic beings (Col. 2:18). The Gnostic false teachers were described by Jude as polluters of their bodies like those in Sodom and Gomorrah. The Gnostic teaching on the separation of body and soul led them to extremely wicked acts in their bodies, and Jude compares them accurately to the Sodomites.
Today’s Sermon
Get Wisdom – Getting Through the Storm
Proverbs 4:18-27 and Luke 6:45-49
The wise advice of a father can guide our lives with sureness and stability. Wisdom is the way of light, but it requires an intense focus. Wisdom is a lady that is worth pursuing and will result in honor and exaltation for us. Wisdom will not betray us. The examples provided at the end of Proverbs 4 and in one of the sermons of Jesus provide further reinforcement to our pursuit of wisdom. Go get it!
WORSHIP SERVICE
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee p. 1Scripture Reading
Psalm 150
Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in His sanctuary: praise Him in the firmament of His power.
Praise Him for His mighty acts: praise Him according to His excellent greatness.
Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet: praise Him with the psaltery and harp.
Praise Him with the timbrel and dance: praise Him with stringed instruments and organs.
Praise Him upon the loud cymbals: praise Him upon the high sounding cymbals.
Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.
Praise the Name of Jesus p. 93
His Name is Master p. 114
In His Time p. 465
Offering and Offertory
Message (link to sermon)
The Truth Shall Set You Free
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