FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - June 15, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
June 15, 2008
Happy Father’s Day

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

1. 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
2. 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 if you can.
3. Doris is in the hospital at this time. Be sure to be in prayer for her and Terry.

Prayer Requests for 2008

• Joy, health and recuperation
• Bertha, recovery
• Lynn, grandson
• Owen, recovery from surgery
• Mike and Debbie Rogers, job and health
• Missionary Larry & Linda Morgan
• Esther and Hubert, loss of son
• Lisa, upcoming surgery; traveling
• Johnie and Jackie, traveling west coast and AK
• Joy grandson illness, 7 yrs old
• Larry, extended friend of Campeau’s, illness
• Our recent graduates
• Lynn son-in-law Dennis, surgery
• Doris, hospital

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Book of Jude: Contending Earnestly for the Faith
Apostates of the Past, Verses 5-7
Even as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not. And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.

Today’s Sermon
Advice from Dad: Get Wisdom!
Proverbs 4, For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.

WORSHIP SERVICE

Crown Him with Many Crowns p. 234
All Hail the Power p. 97
Scripture Reading
In that day the Lord of Hosts will become a beautiful crown and a glorious diadem to the remnant of His people. He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords; who alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light; To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. Isaiah 28:5; I Timothy 6:15-16
Jesus Name Above All Names p. 112
I Love You Lord p. 80
God Is So Good p. 41
Offering and Offertory
Message (link to sermon)

The Truth Shall Set You Free

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - June 8, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
June 8, 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 Freedom Baptist Church was there. At the very least, we hope to do you no harm in your journey. Pastor Greg Chandler

Church Items

1. 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 if you can.
2. Father’s Day is next Sunday, June 15th. Gentlemen, start your grills!

Prayer Requests for 2008

• Joy, health and recuperation
• Bertha, recovery
• Lynn, grandson
• Owen, recovery from surgery
• Mike and Debbie Rogers, job and health
• Missionary Larry & Linda Morgan
• Esther and Hubert, loss of son
• Lisa, upcoming surgery; traveling
• Johnie and Jackie, traveling west coast and AK
• Joy grandson illness, 7 yrs old
• Larry, extended friend of Campeau’s, illness
• Our recent graduates
• Lynn son-in-law Dennis, surgery

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Book of Jude: Contending Earnestly for the Faith
Apostates of the Past – Verses 5-7
Even as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not. And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.

Today’s Sermon
Psalm 139: 13-24, Knowing God’s Creation in Searching Yourself
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

WORSHIP SERVICE

Lisa is out of town today
Bless His Holy Name p. 13
Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty (see bulletin)
Scripture Reading
My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand. Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. John 10:27-28; Hebrews 10:22
Blessed Assurance p. 345
Offering and Offertory
Message (link to sermon)

The Truth Shall Set You Free

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - June 1, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
June 1, 2008
Church Items
We forgot to run the May birthdays and anniversaries, so they are belatedly listed today. My apologies to our May celebrants.
May birthdays: Linda Olsen, 5th; Beth Griffith, 8th; Matt Heald, 20th; Annie Motzkus, 21st; Matt Campeau, 29th
May anniversaries: Leon and Martha-Greg and Ruth, 27th
June birthdays: Kathie Craig, 26th; Hubert Hargrove, 27th; Jennifer Tucker, 29th – June Anniversaries: Roy and Lisa 7th; Eddie and Linda, 22nd
We congratulate Brandon and Kellie Mayes on their wedding yesterday.
Prayer Requests for 2008

• Joy, health and recuperation
• Bertha, recovery
• Bertie, unspoken
• Leon, illness
• Lynn, grandson
• Owen, recovery from surgery
• Mike and Debbie Rogers, job and health
• Missionary Larry & Linda Morgan
• Esther and Hubert, loss of son
• Lisa, upcoming surgery
• Johnie and Jackie, traveling west coast and AK
• Joy grandson illness, 7 yrs old
• Graduates Maria and Travis
• Terry and Doris to Oklahoma
• Larry, extended friend of Campeau’s, illness

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Kid’s Prayers:

• A pastor asked a little boy if he said his prayers every night. “Yes, sir,” the boy replied. “And, do you always say them in the morning, too?” the pastor asked. “No sir,” the boy replied. “I ain't scared in the daytime.”
• A Rabbi said to a precocious six-year-old boy, “So your mother says your prayers for you each night? That's very commendable. What does she say?” The little boy replied, “Thank God he's in bed!”
• The preacher's 5 year-old daughter noticed that her father always paused and bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon. One day, she asked him why. “Well, Honey,” he began, proud that his daughter was so observant of his messages; “I'm asking the Lord to help me preach a good sermon.” “How come He doesn't answer it?” she asked.
• A Sunday school teacher asked, “Johnny, do you think Noah did a lot of fishing when he was on the Ark?” “No,” replied Johnny. “How could he, with just two worms?”

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Book of Jude: Contending Earnestly for the Faith
“The faith” (used also in Gal. 1:23 and I Tim. 4:1; reference also Heb. 4:14) is the body of truth contained in the Scripture that was delivered “once for all.” This means that there will be no new truth added. All we need to hear from God we have heard in the Scripture.
Today’s Sermon
Obadiah – The Kingdom will be the Lord’s
This is the shortest book in the Old Testament. Today’s tormentors will not always plague us, for God’s wrath is inevitable against His enemies. Those who oppress may feel superior in taking advantage of us today, but their judgment is coming, for “pride goes before the fall.” God’s wrath against His enemies is an expression of grace to His people. “And saviors shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the LORD’S.” (verse 21)

WORSHIP SERVICE

Morning Has Broken p. 60
Scripture Reading
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3
Mansion Over the Hilltop (see bulletin)
Face to Face p. 549
Offering and Offertory
Message (link to message)

"The Truth Shall Set You Free"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - May 25, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
May 25, 2008
Church Items
We sent cards to Owen this week to encourage him in his recovery from surgery. Continue in prayer for him.
Rocky is meeting with his WWII B-29 bomber squadron this weekend here in town at the Crowne Plaza.
We congratulate Maria Campeau and Travis Heald on their graduation.
Greg, Ruth and the Campeau kids saw the movie “Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed” recently. We recommend that anyone interested in the debate of Darwinism vs. Intelligent Design go see it.
Prayer Requests for 2008

• Joy, health and recuperation
• Bertha, recovery
• Bertie, unspoken
• Leon, illness
• Lynn, grandson
• Owen, recovery from surgery
• Mike and Debbie Rogers, job and health
• Missionary Larry & Linda Morgan
• Esther and Hubert, loss of son
• Lisa, upcoming surgery
• Johnie and Jackie, traveling west coast and AK
• Joy grandson illness, 7 yrs old
• Graduates Maria and Travis
• Terry and Doris to Oklahoma

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Children’s letters to God – Dear God:

1. In Bible times did they really talk that fancy?
2. I bet it is very hard for you to love all of everybody in the whole world. There are only 4 people in our family and I can never do it.
3. I went to this wedding and they kissed right in church. Is that OK?
4. I think the stapler is one of your greatest inventions.
5. Thank you for the baby brother but what I prayed for was a puppy.
6. Please put another holiday between Christmas and Easter. There is nothing good in there now.
7. If you watch in church on Sunday I will show you my new shoes.
8. I would like to live 900 years like the guy in the Bible.
9. If you had not let the dinosaurs go extinct we would not have a country. You did the right thing.
10. Please send Billy Clark to a different camp this year.
11. Maybe Cain and Abel would not kill each other so much if they had their own rooms. It works with my brother.

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Book of Jude: Contending Earnestly
Today’s Sermon
Memorial Day Thoughts: the “Just War” viewpoint, Isaiah 2:4

"The Truth Shall Set You Free"

WORSHIP SERVICE

He’s Everything to Me p. 516
Scripture Reading
It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in Him. Lamentations 3:22-24
Great Is Thy Faithfulness p. 43
The Solid Rock p. 404
Offering and Offertory
Message (link to sermon)
A child’s prayer for a deployed father:
I pray my Daddy
Will be strong;
That time away
Will not be long.
I pray, dear Lord,
Be close to him.
On every mission,
Go with him.
While we at home
Stay strong and true;
Help us to love
And trust In You.
Amen.
From “We Serve Too: A Child’s Deployment Book” by Edick and Johnson

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - May 18, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
May 18, 2008
Church Items
Mike and Debbie Rogers have left Wyoming and retuned to Pueblo. Be in prayer for them as they prepare for the next step in their lives. Mike is not suffering any ill-effects from his lymphoma at this time.
Owen’s friend Mary contacted us this week to let us know that Owen came through surgery very well this week. The surgery was to remove a cancerous kidney. He may have chemo but per Mary the prognosis is good. Let’s get a card for him and let him know we are thinking of him and that he is not forgotten.
Prayer Requests for 2008

• Joy, health and recuperation
• Bertha, health; hospital at this time
• Bertie, unspoken
• Martha’s friend Ann Dickey, daughters, surgery and car accident, Ann’s husband illness
• Mitchell, health
• Mike and Debbie Rogers, job and health
• Lynn, unspoken
• Missionary Larry & Linda Morgan, loss of son & granddaughter
• Esther and Hubert, loss of son
• Lisa, upcoming surgery
• Johnie and Jackie, traveling west coast and AK
• Ron, traveling for business
• Joy grandson illness, 7 yrs old
• Owen, recovery

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Senior Moments: A group of senior citizens were sitting around talking about their ailments: "My arms are so weak I can hardly hold this cup of coffee," said one.
"Yes, I know. My cataracts are so bad I can't even see my coffee," replied another.
"I can't turn my head because of the arthritis in my neck," said a third, to which several nodded weakly in agreement.
"My blood pressure pills make me dizzy," another went on.
"I guess that's the price we pay for getting old," winced an old man as he shook his head.
Then there was a short moment of silence...
"Well, it's not that bad," said one woman cheerfully. "At least we can still drive!"

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
III John, Living the Truth, Demetrius – Verses 11-14
In contrast to Diotrephes (evil…has not seen God) is Demetrius (good…is of God). He was the one to imitate, not Diotrephes. He was an example of good. Demetrius had a good reputation, was a testimony of the truth, and John verified that he was genuine.
The book of Jude will follow in our Sunday School study.

Today’s Sermon
True Recovery - Selected Scriptures
The biblical doctrines of salvation, atonement, justification and sanctification starts from “this basic fact: each one of us in some way opposes our true self, the person each of us was created to be in Christ.” (C. Wayne Mayhall)

• We become slaves to whatever controls us. Being “a slave” is the same as being codependent and under the domination of an addiction.
• We are to place ourselves under the control of the Holy Spirit in every area of life.
• We must make a thorough examination of the circumstances of our addictive and unhealthy behavior and develop a biblical plan to overcome the behavior (or at the least cope with it in a healthy and wholesome manner).
• We must realize that we may be dealing with some sinful psychological tendencies all our lives.
• We must be humble enough to realize that we need to change. We are not greater than our problems, and we must deal with them ourselves.
• We must have hope and courage that we can overcome our problems.
• We must apply God’s grace to our problems and continue to take immediate steps to eliminate, resist, or flee temptations that arise.
• Restoration is our hope through the Lord. There is no power in our salvation except in and through the Lord.
• The key is to be a doer of the Word, not just a talker.

Addiction Recovery and the Burden of Self, Volume 3, No 02, 2008, Christian Research Journal, pg. 30, C. Wayne Mayhall

WORSHIP SERVICE

Come Thou Fount p. 2
Scripture Reading
The LORD is high above all nations, and His glory above the heavens. Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into His glory? And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. Psalm 113:14; Luke 24:26; John 1:14
To God be the Glory p. 66
Jesus Is Lord of All p. 359
Offering and Offertory
Message (link to sermon)

The Truth Shall Set You Free

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - May 11, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
May 11, 2008
Happy Mother’s Day
Church Items
Bertha has been in the hospital with pain from a virus. She is getting along well but as of today is still recuperating.
Mike and Debbie Rogers have left Wyoming and retuned to Pueblo. Be in prayer for them as they prepare for the next step in their lives. Mike is not suffering any ill-effects from his lymphoma at this time.
Carlton has been helping his son in TX with a building project. Emma is with him now; they report that things are going well and they look forward to returning soon.
Darrel and Carolyn are in Alamosa for Connie’s graduation from Adams State.
Johnie and Jackie are on their long road trip. Ron has been in Seattle on business but should return today.
Lisa is in Fort Collins today. She will have a vacation in June and then will have her shoulder surgery scheduled.
Prayer Requests for 2008

• Joy, health and recuperation
• Bertha, health; hospital at this time
• Bertie, unspoken
• Martha’s friend Ann Dickey, daughters, surgery and car accident, Ann’s husband illness
• Mitchell, health
• Mike and Debbie Rogers, job
• Lynn, unspoken
• Missionary Larry & Linda Morgan, loss of son & granddaughter
• Esther and Hubert, loss of son
• Lisa, upcoming surgery
• Johnie and Jackie, traveling west coast and AK
• Ron, traveling for business
• Joy grandson illness, 7 yrs old

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Bedpan Conversion: Sister Mary Ann, who worked for a home health agency, was out making her rounds visiting homebound patients when she ran out of gas. As luck would have it, a Texaco station was just a block away. She walked to the station to borrow a gas can and buy some gas. The attendant told her that the only gas can he owned had been loaned out, but she could wait until it was returned. Since Sister Mary Ann was on the way to see a patient, she decided not to wait and walked back to her car. She looked for something in her car that she could fill with gas and spotted the bedpan she was taking to the patient. Always resourceful, Sister Mary Ann carried the bedpan to the station, filled it with gasoline, and carried the full bedpan back to her car. As she was pouring the gas into her tank, two Baptists watched from across the street. One of them turned to the other and said, 'If it starts, I'm turning Catholic.
Today’s Sunday School Lesson
III John Living the Truth
Diotrephes and Demetrius – 9-14
Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 16:13-24
Said the Spider to the Fly
We will make our own choices that lead to spiritual maturity or spiritual incapacity. It is no one’s responsibility but our own. We will rise and fall on our own faith and choices in life. There is no one else to blame. Man up and live like a Christian. You know what to do. Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted. Matt. 23:12

The Truth Shall Set You Free

WORSHIP SERVICE
Lisa is gone today
Take the Name of Jesus p. 116
Scripture Reading
By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; and by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. For without Him we can do nothing.
Proverbs 24:3-4; John 15:5
Without Him p. 332
He Leadeth Me p. 461
Thou Art Worthy p. 73
Offering and Offertory
Message (link to sermon)

An excellent woman, who can find? For her worth is far above rubies

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - May 4, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
May 4, 2008
Church Items
We thank those who have volunteered for church cleaning. There are still months available to the end of the year.
Congratulations to Richard Motzkus on his recent retirement from the State Patrol. We also congratulate Stephen for graduating from CSU-Pueblo with his Bachelor of Music degree.
Johnie and Jackie are on a long RV trip to the west coast and AK, so we will miss them for several weeks.
Carlton has been helping his son in TX with a building project. He should be home soon.
Maria and Travis will be graduating from high school this month.
We have a new letter from missionary Larry Morgan which details the death of his son Shane and granddaughter Kalee in an automobile accident February 13. Please be in prayer for this long-time missionary.
Prayer Requests for 2008

• Dan Campeau, health
• Joy, health and recuperation
• Bertha, health
• Bertie, unspoken
• Martha’s friend Ann Dickey, daughters, surgery and car accident, Ann’s husband illness
• Mitchell, health
• Carolyn, friends
• Lynn, unspoken
• Missionary Larry & Linda Morgan, loss of son & granddaughter
• Esther and Hubert, loss of son
• Lisa, upcoming surgery
• Johnie and Jackie, traveling west coast and AK
• Ron, traveling for business
• Joe grandson illness, 7 yrs old

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Today’s Deep Thoughts

• Remember, amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic.
• Conscience is what hurts when everything else feels so good.
• Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should be changed regularly and for the same reasons.
• There is always death and taxes; however death doesn’t get worse every year.
• You only need two tools in life: WD 40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use the WD 40, If is shouldn't and it does, use the duct tape.
• If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you'll be afraid to cough.
• If you are choking on an ice cube, pour a cup of boiling water down your throat...blockage gone!

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
III John Living the Truth
The purpose of the letter was to encourage Gaius and the churches. John was probably off the island of Patmos and ministering to the churches in his apostolic office. Gaius needed some encouragement to provide more hospitality to the traveling preachers, while the lady in II John overdid the hospitality and did damage to the truth. In III John love was needed to bring truth back in balance.
Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 16:5-24
Be Courageous and Stand Strong
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.” The “muscle” that Paul was encouraging them to start flexing was to be tempered with Christian love. Love in defense of the truth means that we always seek the good of others while we are being courageous, standing firm and acting like grown-ups.

The Truth Shall Set You Free

WORSHIP SERVICE

The Family of God p. 282
The Wonder of it All p. 65
Scripture Reading
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. I Corinthians 1:17-18
Near the Cross p. 385
At the Cross p. 188
Offering and Offertory
Message (link to sermon)

Free to all, a healing stream flows from Calvary’s mountain