Sunday, July 22, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - July 15, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
July 15, 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; 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, unspoken; 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
We need cleaning families for the remainder of the year. We do have them for the summer months now. The sign-up sheet is on the refrigerator in the back.

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Flu Prayer
A young boy called the pastor of a local "corner" church to ask the pastor to come by to pray for his mother who had been very ill with the flu. The pastor knew the family and was aware they had been attending another church down the road. So the pastor asked, "Shouldn't you be asking Brother Simon down the road to come by to pray with your mom?"
The young boy replied, "Yeah, but we didn't want to take the chance that he might catch whatever it is that Mom has."

Today’s Sunday School Lesson: The Life of Elisha: Gehazi’s Greed I Kings 5:19-27
Gehazi became greedy of what Naaman had offered to give Elisha. Evidently he justified his greed by reasoning that since Naaman was an Aramean, a natural enemy of Israel, he should at least be taken advantage of. His greed led to his downfall.

Today’s Sermon: A Quilting Party Gone Bad I Corinthians 1:1-17
We are elected, enriched and established in our Christian lives here in Colorado Springs, having the good fortune to live in a place of beauty with a large Christian presence and a great deal of prosperity and grace surrounding us, just in the scenery and climate alone. However, this also is a breeding ground for flaming carnality. God doesn’t ask each church to be a quilt of one pattern or color; He loves diversity, but the diverse parts of the quilt make up one whole. There can be no compromise on our essential “quiltness.”

WORSHIP SERVICE

As the Deer – Chorus
Great Is Thy Faithfulness p. 43
Scripture Reading: Psalm 23 – Reading #695
Surely Goodness and Mercy p. 45
God Is So Good p. 41
Offering and Message: Link to sermon
"Upon this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it"

Sunday, July 8, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - July 8, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
July 8, 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, medical (lung cancer); 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, unspoken; 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
We need cleaning families for the remainder of the year. The sign-up sheet is on the refrigerator in the back. We are glad to have Lisa back today; she is doing well after her surgery.

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Zen Sarcasms
  • The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and a leaky tire.
  • Don't be irreplaceable. If you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted.
  • Always remember that you're unique. Just like everyone else.
  • Never test the depth of the water with both feet.
  • If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.
  • Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
  • If at first you don't succeed...... skydiving is not for you.

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Life of Elisha, II Kings 5: The Healing of Naaman the Syrian

Today’s Sermon
From Corinth to Colorado Springs: Reforming the Carnal Church
Acts 18: I Corinthians 1:1-9 Exposition of I Corinthians
Paul traveled from Athens to Corinth during his second missionary journey and ministered to the city there for 18 months. During that time a church was formed that became the example of worldly and compromising Christianity for all time. In reality the church at Corinth was not all that different from the church in Colorado Springs. A beautiful place where people were wealthy and prosperous forms a fertile breeding ground for unhealthy Christianity.

WORSHIP SERVICE

Awesome God (see bulletin)
O For a Thousand Tongues p. 76

Scripture Reading
Psalm 86:9-12
All nations whom Thou hast made shall come and worship before Thee, O Lord; and shall glorify Thy name. For Thou art great, and doest wondrous things: Thou art God alone. 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 for evermore.

Glory to His Name p. 527
Glorify Thy Name p. 29

Offering & Message: link to message
"The Truth Shall Set You Free"

Sunday, July 1, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - July 1, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
July 1, 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, medical (lung cancer); 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, unspoken; Praise from Lynn for car repair; 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
We need cleaning families for this month and the remainder of this year.

A Nation’s Test
The moral decline of a nation can be traced back to its religious beliefs. Pagan societies have come and gone. Rome, at one time an invincible force, crumbled from within because of moral decay. Countless individuals with godly moral values think their opinions do not count for much. However, they are very wrong. How does a nation – America or any other – become spiritually torn and tattered? It is simple; the people who are the very heart of any country’s life give up and give in to mounting pressure to compromise what they know is right. In real life, a very small percentage of people want certain godless statutes installed. Yet if a nation’s majority wavers in confusion, more than likely these issues will face little debate. We must stand for what we believe, asking God for His direction morally and spiritually. Charles Stanley

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Two men working in a factory were talking. "I know how to get some time off," said one. "How are you going to do that?" "Watch," he said, and climbed up on a rafter. The foreman asked what he was doing up there, and the man replied. "I'm a light bulb." "I think you need some time off," the foreman said, and the first man walked out of the factory. After a moment, the second man followed him. "Where do you think you're going?" the foreman shouted. "I can't work in the dark," he said.

Today’s Sunday School Lesson: The Life of Elisha

Today’s Sermon: Is the Christian Experience Valid?
Is conversion to Christianity valid, or a matter of subjective experience?

WORSHIP SERVICE

Battle Belongs to the Lord p. 485

Scripture Reading
Proverbs 14:34; Psalm 33:10-12
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the thoughts of His heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.

My Country Tis of Thee p. 571
Battle Hymn of the Republic p. 569
America the Beautiful p. 572
All Hail King Jesus (see bulletin)

Offering and Message: link to sermon
"Let freedom ring"

Sunday, June 24, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - June 24, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
June 24, 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; Terry Tucker, medical

We need cleaning families for the summer months.
We are currently preparing a collection of music with an Independence Day theme. They will hopefully be available next Sunday. Our thanks to the Campeau’s for getting this together. Lisa will be recuperating from her surgery next Sunday so we have prepared the service ahead of time. Because of Amy’s surgery she is also unable to be here today. Be in prayer for her. Greg, Ruth and the grandkids are heading to Missouri today, so please pray for them.

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Shoe Shopping
A man walks into a shoe store, and tries on a pair of shoes. "How do they feel?" asks the sales clerk. "Well they feel a bit tight," replies the man. The assistant promptly bends down and has a look at the shoes and at the man's feet. "Try pulling the tongue out," the clerk says. "Well, theyth sthill feelth a bith tighth."

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Life of Elisha: II Kings 4 The Widow’s Oil
A widow of one of the sons of the prophets was in debt and her two sons about to be taken from her and sold by her creditors, as by law they had power to do (Lev. 25:39). She implored the prophet’s assistance. Inquiring into her circumstances he learned that she had nothing but a pot of oil. This Elisha caused (In his absence, II Kings 4:5) to multiply until the widow had filled with it all the vessels she could borrow.

Today’s Sermon
Who do men say that Jesus is? There is evidence that God exists, but who is He? Is He a person? Has He revealed Himself to us? Did He show us proof of His existence? IS JESUS GOD?

WORSHIP SERVICE

Shine Jesus Shine (see bulletin)
We Will Glorify p. 72
Scripture Reading: Reading pg. 540 –Revelation 21:1-4 (first paragraph)
I’ll Fly Away p. 554
The King Is Coming p. 238

Offering & Message
"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."

Sunday, June 17, 2007

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."

Sunday, June 10, 2007

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."

Sunday, June 3, 2007

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."