Christianity is Identified in the Beatitudes

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Tuesday, June 27, 2023
SERMON BY: Bro. Dustin Crawford
SERMON TITLE: Christianity is Identified in the Beatitudes
SERMON THEME: The CHRISTIAN Life
SERMON SERIES: Guest Speakers
SERMON TEXT: Matthew 5:1-12


Matt. 5:1   And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

Matt. 5:3   Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

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Stepping Stone or Stumbling-block?—Give No Offense in Any Thing

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday PM, June 25, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Stepping Stone or Stumbling-block?—Give No Offense in Any Thing
SERMON THEME: Do Nothing to Hinder the Ministry
SERMON SERIES: 2Corinthians
SERMON VERSES: 2Cor. 6:1-13

2Cor. 6:1   We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) 3 Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: 4 But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 5 In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; 6 By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, 7 By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, 8 By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true; 9 As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; 10 As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

2Cor. 6:11  O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. 12 Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels. 13 Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged.

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Don’t Frustrate God’s Grace

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday AM, June 25, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Don’t Frustrate God’s Grace
SERMON THEME: Rebelling Against God’s Gracious  Love
SERMON SERIES: 2Corinthians
SERMON VERSES: 2Cor 6:1-2; Gal 2:16-21

How do we frustrate God’s Grace?
* We make his grace vain (empty) when we CONTINUE in sin.
* We make his grace vain when we GO BACK INTO sin.

2Cor. 6:1  We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)

Gal. 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. 17 But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid. 18 For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor. 19 For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God. 20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.

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How to Make Mistakes That You Won't Regret

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Tuesday, June 20, 2023
SERMON BY: Bro. Dave Barbee
SERMON TITLE: How to Make Mistakes That You Won't Regret
SERMON THEME: We Need to Wait on God
SERMON SERIES: Guest Speakers
SERMON TEXT: Acts 1:15-26; Psalm 109

Acts 1:15   And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) 16 Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. 17 For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. 18 Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out. 19 And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood. 20 For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take. 21 Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22 Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. 23 And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. 24 And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, 25 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. 26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

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A New Creature

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday AM, June 18, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: A New Creature
SERMON THEME: Being Born Again, Not Just Religious Conformity
SERMON SERIES: 2Corinthians
SERMON VERSES: 2Cor. 5:14-15; Gal. 6:11-15; Mat. 7:20-23; Rom. 7:5-6

2Cor 5:14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.

2Cor. 5:16   Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Gal 6:11 Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. 12 As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. 13 For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. 14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. 15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

Mat. 7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.  21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Rom. 7:5 For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. 6 But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.

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Known by Love

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Tuesday, June 16, 2023
SERMON BY: Bro. Joshua
SERMON TITLE: Known by Love
SERMON THEME: Love is Our Greatest Testimony
SERMON SERIES: Guest Speakers
SERMON TEXT: Colossians 1:1-8

How may we be known by love?
* We need to maintain our blessed hope (confident expectation)
* We must routinely be reminded of the Gospel (it must be our drive)
* Be a LEARNER from those who live to love!

Col. 1:1   Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Col. 1:3   We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, 5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; 6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth: 7 As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; 8 Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.

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Use the Right Tool

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday PM, June 11, 2023
SERMON BY: Bro. Jared Tricky
SERMON TITLE: Use the Right Tool
SERMON THEME: The Enablement of the Holy Spirit
SERMON SERIES: Guest Speakers
SERMON VERSES: John 16:7-15

John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

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Ambassadors for Christ

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday AM, June 11, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Ambassadors for Christ
SERMON THEME: We are Messengers of Reconciliation
SERMON SERIES: 2Corinthians
SERMON VERSES: 2Corinthians 5:11-21

Key factors that lead to reconciliation
* The coming wrath of God upon Christ-rejectors
* Our motive should be our heart-felt love for souls
* We must be constrained (compelled)
* We live a changed life and we want that for others

2Cor 5:11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.

2Cor. 5:12   For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart. 13 For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause. 14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.

2Cor. 5:16   Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God. 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

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Take No Thought

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
SERMON BY: Bro. Lynn Schuyler
SERMON TITLE: Take No Thought
SERMON THEME: The King Has Our Backs!
SERMON SERIES: Standing in the Gap
SERMON TEXT: Matthew 6:25-34

Matthew 6:25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

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Walk by Faith, Not by Sight, Pt. 2

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday PM, June 4, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Walk by Faith, Not by Sight, Pt. 2
SERMON THEME: Looking for the Eternal
SERMON SERIES: 2Corinthians
SERMON VERSES: 2Corinthians 5:1-10

God’s criteria for rewards
* The motives behind our service
* How we use our talents
* How we treat other believers
* How we use our finances and property

2Cor. 5:1   For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: 3 If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. 4 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life. 5 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. 6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: 7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

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Walk by Faith, Not by Sight

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday AM, June 4, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Walk by Faith, Not by Sight
SERMON THEME: Looking for the Eternal
SERMON SERIES: 2Corinthians
SERMON VERSES: 2Corinthians 5:1-9

The Christian walk is…
* Based on evidence and substance (Heb 11:1)
* Based on trust (faith)
* Based on pleasing God

2Cor. 5:1   For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: 3 If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. 4 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life. 5 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. 6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: 7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.

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