FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - June 17, 2007 - Happy Father’s Day

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
June 17, 2007
Happy Father’s Day

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; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, family; Stephanie Heald’s swim coach, hospitalization; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Lisa Heald, upcoming surgery at the end of this month; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Joy, continuing medical treatment; Darrel and Carolyn in the passing of Carolyn’s aunt this week and travel to San Antonio; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, unspoken; Praise from Lynn for car repair; Rocky, recuperation; Owen Frisby, visit of his family and medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, medical

We need cleaning families for the summer months.

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Things You'll Never Hear Dad Say

• Well, how 'bout that? I'm lost! Looks like we'll have to stop and ask for directions
• Here's a credit card and the keys to my new car. GO CRAZY!!
• Your mother and I are going away for the weekend. You might want to consider throwing a party.
• No son of mine is going to live under this roof without a tattoo. Now quit your belly-aching, and let's go to the parlor!
• Whaddya wanna go and get a job for? I make plenty of money for you to spend.

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Life of Elisha II Kings 3
Jehoram, king of Israel, and the kings of Judah and Edom were united in a campaign against Moab to suppress a revolt that occurred shortly after the death of Ahab. A difficulty arose from the lack of water. Elisha requested a musician to be brought, and at the sound of the music God came upon him. He ordered pits to be dug to hold the abundant supply of water which he prophesied would be given them.

Today’s Sermon
Do You Believe in Miracles? The Evidence for God
Science is an impersonal observer, only reviewing results. Nature cannot cause anything like God; it merely behaves in a consistent pattern. However, even in nature the laws are sometimes misunderstood or altered. We loosely use the word to mean anything unusual or unexpected. But in connection with Christianity, we mean “an act of God breaking into, changing, or interrupting the ordinary course of things.”

WORSHIP SERVICE

I Know Whom p. 409
Freely, Freely p.447

Scripture Reading
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus I Corinthians 15:58; Philippians 3:14

Higher Ground p. 399
In My Life Lord p. 394

Offering & 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 - June 10, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
June 10, 2007

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; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, family; Stephanie Heald’s swim coach, hospitalization; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Lisa Heald, upcoming surgery at the end of this month; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Joy, continuing medical treatment; Darrel and Carolyn in the passing of Carolyn’s aunt this week and travel to San Antonio; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, unspoken; Praise from Lynn for car repair; Rocky, recuperation; Owen Frisby, visit of his family and medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, medical

We need cleaning families for the summer months.

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
To Protect and Serve: My partner and I were in our police car when we were dispatched to break up a domestic dispute. We spoke with the couple, and the problem was quickly resolved. On leaving, I was admiring the craftsmanship of their turn-of-the-century home and reached for what I thought was the front door. Realizing my mistake, I was turning away in embarrassment when I heard my partner say, "If you have any more problems, we'll be in your closet."

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Life of Elisha: II Kings 2-3 – Beginning his ministry
After Elijah’s ascension he lived at Jericho. The town was a residence of a body of the “sons of the prophets.” While there he was waited upon by the citizens who complained to him of the foulness of its waters. He remedied the evil by casting salt into the water at its source, in the name of Jehovah. Leaving Jericho he went to Bethel and upon nearing was met by a number of children who mockingly cried, “Go up, thou baldhead.” This dishonor to God through his prophet was sternly rebuked by Elisha, and “two she-bears came out of the woods and tore 42 of them.

Today’s Sermon
To Love the Lord Thy God
God is a God of love, a God of truth, a God of communication, and a God who is there and is not silent. He reaches out to this world and to every person individually and collectively. What is it that He wants out of us?

WORSHIP SERVICE

I Know My Redeemer Liveth p. 218
Redeemed p. 521

Scripture Reading
Teach me to do Thy will; for Thou art my God: Thy Spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. He leads in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: He shall gather the lambs with his arm, and shall gently lead those that are with young. Psalm 143:10; Proverbs 8:20; Isaiah 40:11

He Leadeth Me p. 461
Seek Ye First p. 42

Offering & 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 - June 3, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
June 3, 2007

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; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, family; Stephanie Heald’s swim coach, hospitalization; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Lisa Heald, upcoming surgery at the end of this month; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Joy, continuing medical treatment; Darrel and Carolyn in the passing of Carolyn’s aunt this week and travel to San Antonio; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, unspoken; Praise from Lynn for car repair; Rocky, recuperation; Owen Frisby, visit of his family and medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
The Next Pastor
Rev. Jones shocked the congregation when he announced his resignation from the church and planned move to Arizona. After the service a very distraught Mrs. Williams came to the pastor with tears in her eyes, "Oh, Pastor Bill, we are going to miss you so much. We don't want you to leave!" The kindhearted pastor patted her hand and said, "Now, now, Liz, don't carry on so. The
pastor who takes my place might be even better than me." "Yeah", she cried, "That's what Pastor Mike said when he left!"

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Life of Elisha: His Character and Beginnings: Chariots of Fire and Parting the Waters
II Kings 2, Elijah’s Ascension: There is no more mention of Elijah after his calling until he accompanied Elijah to the other side of Jordan, witnessed there his ascension, and with his fallen mantle parted the waters and was welcomed by the sons of the prophets as the successor of Elijah (II Kings 2:1-16).

Today’s Sermon
The God Who is There: The Existence of God
We have studied the God of love, the God of truth, and the God of communication (The Word of God), but is there a God at all? Is being a Christian rational? Do the facts of science have to be ignored in order to believe in God? If we cannot answer the fundamental question of the existence of God, how can we say our faith is real? Does God even exist at all?
Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath showed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead. Romans 1:19-20

WORSHIP SERVICE

Our God Reigns p. 229
3 verses, repeat chorus

Scripture Reading:
For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens. Honor and majesty are before Him: strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. To the only wise God our Savior be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen. Psalm 95:5-6; Jude 1:25

Majesty p. 74 (2 times)

I’d Rather Have Jesus p. 517 (3 verses)

O How He Loves p. 513 (2 verses)

Offering & 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 - May 27, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
May 27, 2007

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; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, family; the passing of Beth Griffith’s dad; Beth’s aunt Diane, hospitalized; Stephanie Heald’s swim coach, hospitalization; Carolyn’s aunt, illness; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Lynn, upcoming dental surgery and car problems; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Leon and Martha traveling and Leon’s brother in law Dave, health; Lisa Heald, upcoming surgery; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Joy, traveling and medical treatment; Darrel and Carolyn, traveling; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Lynn, dental treatment healing; Michael, unspoken; Praise from Lynn car repair

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
More “How Many Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb”

• Mormons: 5 One man to change the bulb, and four wives to tell him how
• Methodists: Undetermined; “Whether your light is bright, dull, or completely out, you are loved. You can be a light bulb, turnip bulb, or tulip bulb. Bring a bulb of your choice to the Sunday lighting service and a covered dish to pass.”
• Nazarene: 6 One woman to replace the bulb while five men review church lighting policy.
• Lutherans: None. Lutherans don't believe in change.
• Amish: What's a light bulb?

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Life of Elisha
His Character and Beginnings: Playing Second Fiddle
Elisha was a farmer; he was plowing with a number of companions, himself with the 12th plow. Elijah, on his way from Horeb to Damascus, found Elisha, and threw upon his shoulders his mantle – a token of investiture with the prophet’s office and of adoption as a son. Elisha accepted the call, and delaying only long enough to kiss his father and mothers and give a farewell feast to his people “arose and went after Elijah and ministered unto him” (I Kings 19:19-21). This was appx. 856BC.

Today’s Sermon
The Word of God Psalm 147
So God ministers His Word continuously. The creation gets no rest from the attention and exertions of the Word of God. He ministers it comprehensively. All of creation is the object of His ministry. And He ministers His Word constructively, with a view, especially, of building His Church to the measure of the statue of the fullness of Jesus Christ

WORSHIP SERVICE

O Worship the King p. 10

Scripture Reading
Psalm 147:3-7
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. He telleth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by their names. Great is our Lord, and of great power: His understanding is infinite. The LORD lifteth up the meek: He casteth the wicked down to the ground. Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
We Are So Blessed p. 564

Precious Lord Take My Hand p. 463

In Christ Alone (words on back)

Offering & 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 - May 20, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
May 20, 2007

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; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, family; the passing of Beth Griffith’s dad; Beth’s aunt Diane, hospitalized; Stephanie Heald’s swim coach, hospitalization; Carolyn’s aunt, illness; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Lynn, upcoming dental surgery and car problems; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Leon and Martha traveling and Leon’s brother in law Dave, health; Lisa Heald, upcoming surgery; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Joy, traveling and medical treatment; Darrel and Carolyn, traveling; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Lynn, dental treatment

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”

Joe's wife likes to sing so she decided to join the church choir. From time to time she would practice while she was in the kitchen preparing dinner. Whenever she would start in on a song, Joe would head outside to the porch. His wife, with hurt feelings, said, "What's the matter, Joe? Don't you like my singing?" Joe replied, "Honey, I love your singing, but I just want to make sure the neighbors know I'm not beating you."

Two men were fishing on a lake, feeling guilty that it was a Sunday morning and they were not attending church, and the fish were not biting. The first guy eventually says: "I should have stayed home and gone to church." To which the other angler replied: "I couldn't have gone to church, anyhow. My wife is sick in bed."

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Life of David: I Chronicles 29 - The End
The next Sunday School Series will be on The Life of Elisha

Today’s Sermon
The God of Truth: I John 4:1-6
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

WORSHIP SERVICE

Blessed Be the Name p. 103

Scripture Reading:
Psalm 86:9, 11-12
All nations whom Thou hast made shall come and worship before Thee, O Lord; and shall glorify Thy name. Teach me Thy way, O LORD; I will walk in Thy truth: unite my heart to fear Thy name. I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify Thy name forevermore.

His Name Is Wonderful p. 101

Something About That Name p. 102

O How I Love Jesus p. 529

Offering & 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 - May 13, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
May 13, 2007

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; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, family; Jennifer and girls coming for the summer and flying tomorrow, and the birth of Greg and Ruth’s third grandchild; the passing of Beth Griffith’s dad; Beth’s aunt Diane, hospitalized; praise for Ben released from physical therapy; Stephanie Heald’s swim coach, hospitalization; Carolyn’s aunt, illness; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Lynn, upcoming dental surgery and car problems; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Leon and Martha traveling and Leon’s brother in law Dave, health; Lisa Heald, upcoming surgery; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Joy, traveling and medical treatment

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Happy Mother’s Day
I OWE MY MOTHER
1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE.
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."
2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."
3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"
4. My mother taught me LOGIC.
" Because I said so, that's why."
5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC.
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."
6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."
7. My mother taught me IRONY.
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."
8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."
9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"
10. My mother taught me about STAMINA.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Life of David
I Chronicles 22, 28-29, The End of an Era
The Pattern of God’s Design
The next Sunday School Series will be on The Life of Elisha

Today's Sermon
The Love of God
John 3 & 15

WORSHIP SERVICE

Standing on the Promises p. 271

Scripture Reading
The tender care of a mother is symbolic of the tender love of God
As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept His commandments, and abide in His love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you. John 15:9-12

No, Not One p. 422

He Touched Me p. 504

Love Lifted Me p. 505

Offering & Message: Link to Sermon

"Upon this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - May 6, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
May 6, 2007

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; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, family; Jennifer and girls coming for the summer and the birth of Greg and Ruth’s third grandchild; the passing of Beth Griffith’s dad; Beth’s aunt Diane, hospitalized; praise for Ben released from physical therapy; Stephanie Heald’s swim coach, hospitalization; Carolyn’s aunt, illness; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Lynn, upcoming dental surgery and car problems; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Leon and Martha traveling and Leon’s brother in law Dave, health; Lisa Heald, upcoming surgery; Bertha, continued recuperation

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
How many religious people does it take to change a light bulb?

1. Charismatic: Only 1. Hands are already in the air.
2. Pentecostal: 10. One to change the bulb, and nine to pray against the spirit of darkness.
3. Presbyterians: None, Lights will go on and off at predestined times.
4. Roman Catholic: None. Candles only.
5. Baptists: At least 15. One to change the light bulb, and three committees to approve the change and decide who brings the potato salad and fried chicken.

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Life of David
I Chronicles 22, 28-29
The End of an Era - The Pattern of God’s Design

Today’s Sermon
Philippians 4:14-23
A Joyful Farewell
The letter closes with the astounding idea that we are to rejoice no matter what the circumstances and to give God glory regardless of our poverty or our abundance. How can Paul ask us to do this, when we are hurting so bad? Because even in those dark days, as Paul stood in the house in which he was jailed and chained to a Roman soldier, and as he hugged Epaphroditus and they said a tearful good-bye, he knew that God had believers even inside the Roman government.

WORSHIP SERVICE

Let’s Just Praise the Lord p. 107

Scripture Reading
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth, And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Phil. 2:9-11; Acts 4:12

All Hail the Power p. 97
More About Jesus p. 389
Praise the Name of Jesus p. 93
Offering & Message: Link to Sermon
Upon this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it