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DATE: Wednesday PM, April 29, 2020
SERMON BY: Bro. Matt Morales
SERMON TITLE: What We Have In Common
SERMON THEME: Dealing With Our Pandemic Perspectives
SERMON SERIES: Learning Together
SERMON TEXT: Ephesians 4
Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
Ephesians 4:2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Ephesians 4:17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, 18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: 19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. 20 But ye have not so learned Christ; 21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither give place to the devil. 28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Sunday, April 26, 2020
A Perfect Storm
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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday PM, April 26, 2020
SERMON BY: Bro. Matt Morales
SERMON TITLE: A Perfect Storm
SERMON THEME: Choose to Have FAITH in the Fray
SERMON SERIES: Standing in the Gap
SERMON VERSES: Mark 4:35-41
**Mark 4:35-41** *And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. 38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? 39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?*
Believers are guaranteed to pass over unto the other side THROUGH life’s storms; it’s guaranteed by our Savior!
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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday PM, April 26, 2020
SERMON BY: Bro. Matt Morales
SERMON TITLE: A Perfect Storm
SERMON THEME: Choose to Have FAITH in the Fray
SERMON SERIES: Standing in the Gap
SERMON VERSES: Mark 4:35-41
**Mark 4:35-41** *And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. 38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? 39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?*
Believers are guaranteed to pass over unto the other side THROUGH life’s storms; it’s guaranteed by our Savior!
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Saul's Day of Reckoning
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DATE: Sunday AM, April 26, 2020
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Saul’s Day of Reckoning
SERMON THEME: Saul’s Rebellion Brought Disaster to His Family and Nation
SERMON SERIES: 1Samuel
SERMON VERSES: 1Samuel 31
**1Samuel 31:1-13** *Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul’s sons. 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together. 7 And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley, and they that were on the other side Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his three sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9 And they cut off his head, and stripped off his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to publish it in the house of their idols, and among the people. 10 And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Bethshan. 11 And when the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul; 12 All the valiant men arose, and went all night, and took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Bethshan, and came to Jabesh, and burnt them there. 13 And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days.*
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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday AM, April 26, 2020
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Saul’s Day of Reckoning
SERMON THEME: Saul’s Rebellion Brought Disaster to His Family and Nation
SERMON SERIES: 1Samuel
SERMON VERSES: 1Samuel 31
**1Samuel 31:1-13** *Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul’s sons. 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together. 7 And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley, and they that were on the other side Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his three sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9 And they cut off his head, and stripped off his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to publish it in the house of their idols, and among the people. 10 And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Bethshan. 11 And when the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul; 12 All the valiant men arose, and went all night, and took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Bethshan, and came to Jabesh, and burnt them there. 13 And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days.*
- The Death of Saul - Israel’s idol is broken in pieces! A monarchy was never God’s choice or will, He only allowed it. Israel put their trust in a man!
- The Enemy Possesses the Land and desecrates the bodies of the King and his sons.
- The valiant men of Jabeshgilead honor the fallen King and his sons
- You may get what you want, but you often lose what you had! - If you reject God and choose man’s ways, then you get man’s results!
- Your choices will leave a lasting impact on those around you. Every choice we make has a consequence and those consequences often produce collateral damage!
- When you lose in life, you drag down the name of God with you; we bring SHAME upon our Creator!
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
The End of All Things
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DATE: Wednesday PM, April 22, 2020
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: The End of All Things
SERMON THEME: As We See the End Coming, How Should Be Behave?
SERMON SERIES: Edifying the Body
SERMON TEXT: 1Peter 4:7-11; Revelation 13:14-18
**1Peter 4:7-11** *But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.*
**Revelation 13:14** *And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. 15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. 16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. 18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.*
Because we know the end is close… how should we behave?
1. We need to be sober (serious-minded; sound-minded; in control of passions) about our life and our service to Jesus. We need to forsake the sins of the flesh and repent of wrong life-choices.
2. We need to watch (be alert) so we can pray effectively and wisely to what’s going on, and especially what’s going on spiritually)
3. And above all, we MUST have charity (love) for fellow brethren so that we might be tolerant of each other’s shortcomings and failings.
4. Use hospitality (helping others) without grumbling or complaining
5. Be a good steward of your own spiritual gift(s). We have been graced to complement the local church. USE THAT GIFT!
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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Wednesday PM, April 22, 2020
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: The End of All Things
SERMON THEME: As We See the End Coming, How Should Be Behave?
SERMON SERIES: Edifying the Body
SERMON TEXT: 1Peter 4:7-11; Revelation 13:14-18
**1Peter 4:7-11** *But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.*
**Revelation 13:14** *And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. 15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. 16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. 18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.*
Because we know the end is close… how should we behave?
1. We need to be sober (serious-minded; sound-minded; in control of passions) about our life and our service to Jesus. We need to forsake the sins of the flesh and repent of wrong life-choices.
2. We need to watch (be alert) so we can pray effectively and wisely to what’s going on, and especially what’s going on spiritually)
3. And above all, we MUST have charity (love) for fellow brethren so that we might be tolerant of each other’s shortcomings and failings.
4. Use hospitality (helping others) without grumbling or complaining
5. Be a good steward of your own spiritual gift(s). We have been graced to complement the local church. USE THAT GIFT!
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Sunday, April 19, 2020
Mission: Interrupted
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DATE: Sunday PM, April 19, 2020
SERMON BY: Bro. Matt Morales
SERMON TITLE: Mission: Interrupted
SERMON THEME: How Can We Continue to be Effective for Christ During Interruptions?
SERMON SERIES: Learning Together
SERMON VERSES: Acts 16:23-31
When we are interrupted, we must…
* remain faithful in our praise, worship, and thankfulness God! - This is a testimony to the lost that we have hope when the world has fear!
* love people
* be faithful to take advantage of other opportunities to spread the Good News! God’s work cannot be interrupted!
**Acts 16:23-31** *And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely: 24 Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. 31 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed. 27 And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. 28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. 29 Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, 30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.*
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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday PM, April 19, 2020
SERMON BY: Bro. Matt Morales
SERMON TITLE: Mission: Interrupted
SERMON THEME: How Can We Continue to be Effective for Christ During Interruptions?
SERMON SERIES: Learning Together
SERMON VERSES: Acts 16:23-31
When we are interrupted, we must…
* remain faithful in our praise, worship, and thankfulness God! - This is a testimony to the lost that we have hope when the world has fear!
* love people
* be faithful to take advantage of other opportunities to spread the Good News! God’s work cannot be interrupted!
**Acts 16:23-31** *And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely: 24 Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. 31 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed. 27 And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. 28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. 29 Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, 30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.*
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Handling the Spoils… Without Becoming Spoiled!
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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday AM, April 19, 2020
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Handling the Spoils… Without Becoming Spoiled!
SERMON THEME: The Wise Use of God’s Blessings
SERMON SERIES: 1Samuel
SERMON VERSES: 1Samuel 30; 1Corinthians 12; Hebrews 13:16; 2Corinthians 8:13-15
To whom much is given, much is expected! But be careful! If we are given much, we often expect much more!
David demonstrated…
* Wonderful Guidance
* Wonderful Generosity
* Immense Gratitude - David remembered those who had invested in his life and survival. He gave gifts of his spoil to all those who had aided them in their hiding from Saul. We ought to be giving back to those who have helped us in our lives. We need to appreciate our Savior, our parents, our grandparents, our teachers, our employers, our government, our church, our pastors, and etc.
- We MUST recognize that God is the Source of all of our blessings!
- When we invest… don’t do it to get back; don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing!
**1Samuel 30:18-31** *And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives. 19 And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all. 20 And David took all the flocks and the herds, which they drave before those other cattle, and said, This is David’s spoil. 21 And David came to the two hundred men, which were so faint that they could not follow David, whom they had made also to abide at the brook Besor: and they went forth to meet David, and to meet the people that were with him: and when David came near to the people, he saluted them. 22 Then answered all the wicked men and men of Belial, of those that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them ought of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away, and depart. 23 Then said David, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the LORD hath given us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the company that came against us into our hand. 24 For who will hearken unto you in this matter? but as his part is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part alike. 25 And it was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this day. 26 And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD; 27 To them which were in Bethel, and to them which were in south Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir, 28 And to them which were in Aroer, and to them which were in Siphmoth, and to them which were in Eshtemoa, 29 And to them which were in Rachal, and to them which were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them which were in the cities of the Kenites, 30 And to them which were in Hormah, and to them which were in Chorashan, and to them which were in Athach, 31 And to them which were in Hebron, and to all the places where David himself and his men were wont to haunt.*
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DATE: Sunday AM, April 19, 2020
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Handling the Spoils… Without Becoming Spoiled!
SERMON THEME: The Wise Use of God’s Blessings
SERMON SERIES: 1Samuel
SERMON VERSES: 1Samuel 30; 1Corinthians 12; Hebrews 13:16; 2Corinthians 8:13-15
To whom much is given, much is expected! But be careful! If we are given much, we often expect much more!
David demonstrated…
* Wonderful Guidance
* Wonderful Generosity
* Immense Gratitude - David remembered those who had invested in his life and survival. He gave gifts of his spoil to all those who had aided them in their hiding from Saul. We ought to be giving back to those who have helped us in our lives. We need to appreciate our Savior, our parents, our grandparents, our teachers, our employers, our government, our church, our pastors, and etc.
- We MUST recognize that God is the Source of all of our blessings!
- When we invest… don’t do it to get back; don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing!
**1Samuel 30:18-31** *And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives. 19 And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all. 20 And David took all the flocks and the herds, which they drave before those other cattle, and said, This is David’s spoil. 21 And David came to the two hundred men, which were so faint that they could not follow David, whom they had made also to abide at the brook Besor: and they went forth to meet David, and to meet the people that were with him: and when David came near to the people, he saluted them. 22 Then answered all the wicked men and men of Belial, of those that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them ought of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away, and depart. 23 Then said David, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the LORD hath given us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the company that came against us into our hand. 24 For who will hearken unto you in this matter? but as his part is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part alike. 25 And it was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this day. 26 And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD; 27 To them which were in Bethel, and to them which were in south Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir, 28 And to them which were in Aroer, and to them which were in Siphmoth, and to them which were in Eshtemoa, 29 And to them which were in Rachal, and to them which were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them which were in the cities of the Kenites, 30 And to them which were in Hormah, and to them which were in Chorashan, and to them which were in Athach, 31 And to them which were in Hebron, and to all the places where David himself and his men were wont to haunt.*
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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
A Right Way and a Wrong Way
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DATE: Wednesday PM, April 15, 2020
SERMON BY: Bro. Tim Russell
SERMON TITLE: A Right Way and a Wrong Way
SERMON THEME: Dealing with Conflict
SERMON SERIES: Keep the Faith
SERMON TEXT: 2Timothy 2:23-26; Proverbs 26:21; Ephesians 4:1-3, 29
2Timothy 23-26 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
Proverbs 26: 21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Ephesians 4:1-3 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
* Avoid unnecessary conversations that leads to further conflict… whenever possible (v24a, …the servant of the Lord must not strive)
* Be gentle (v24b)
* Instead of criticizing, be a teacher (v24c) - People are watching! Conflict is an opportunity to teach people.
* Be patient (v24d) - Be tolerant.
* These responses create meekness (v25a)
* To the end that God will draw them to repentance so that they might come to know Truth, and thereby escape the snares of Satan (v25b, 26)
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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Wednesday PM, April 15, 2020
SERMON BY: Bro. Tim Russell
SERMON TITLE: A Right Way and a Wrong Way
SERMON THEME: Dealing with Conflict
SERMON SERIES: Keep the Faith
SERMON TEXT: 2Timothy 2:23-26; Proverbs 26:21; Ephesians 4:1-3, 29
2Timothy 23-26 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
Proverbs 26: 21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Ephesians 4:1-3 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
* Avoid unnecessary conversations that leads to further conflict… whenever possible (v24a, …the servant of the Lord must not strive)
* Be gentle (v24b)
* Instead of criticizing, be a teacher (v24c) - People are watching! Conflict is an opportunity to teach people.
* Be patient (v24d) - Be tolerant.
* These responses create meekness (v25a)
* To the end that God will draw them to repentance so that they might come to know Truth, and thereby escape the snares of Satan (v25b, 26)
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Sunday, April 12, 2020
I Didn't Sign Up for This
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DATE: Sunday PM, April 5, 2020
SERMON BY: Bro. Lynn Schuyler
SERMON TITLE: I Didn’t Sign Up for This!
SERMON THEME: Dealing With Life’s Trials
SERMON SERIES: Keep the Faith
SERMON VERSES: James 1:2-4; 1Peter 1:6-7; Hebrews 12:1, 2; Romans 8:28
**James 1:2-4** *My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.*
**1Peter 1:6-7** *Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ…*
**Hebrews 12:1-2** *Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.*
**Romans 8:28** *And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.*
1. Trials are a part of life… for everyone; we should expect them - James uses the word “when”… “when ye fall into divers temptations…”
2. We need to understand that God is in control; He is sovereign! Nothing can touch a child of God without His permission. Job didn’t suffer because he was a sinner, but rather because He was holy. God doesn’t always cause the trials we endure, but God always uses them for our good and His glory!
3. God uses tests and trials to produce “patience”, i.e., endurance, to the end that we will be “perfect and entire”, i.e., complete!
4. We must trust God’s plan. We must not rebel, but rather LET God use this test to bring about His purposes. God doesn’t use trials to break us, but rather to make us!
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DATE: Sunday PM, April 5, 2020
SERMON BY: Bro. Lynn Schuyler
SERMON TITLE: I Didn’t Sign Up for This!
SERMON THEME: Dealing With Life’s Trials
SERMON SERIES: Keep the Faith
SERMON VERSES: James 1:2-4; 1Peter 1:6-7; Hebrews 12:1, 2; Romans 8:28
**James 1:2-4** *My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.*
**1Peter 1:6-7** *Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ…*
**Hebrews 12:1-2** *Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.*
**Romans 8:28** *And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.*
1. Trials are a part of life… for everyone; we should expect them - James uses the word “when”… “when ye fall into divers temptations…”
2. We need to understand that God is in control; He is sovereign! Nothing can touch a child of God without His permission. Job didn’t suffer because he was a sinner, but rather because He was holy. God doesn’t always cause the trials we endure, but God always uses them for our good and His glory!
3. God uses tests and trials to produce “patience”, i.e., endurance, to the end that we will be “perfect and entire”, i.e., complete!
4. We must trust God’s plan. We must not rebel, but rather LET God use this test to bring about His purposes. God doesn’t use trials to break us, but rather to make us!
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Why I Believe in the Resurrection
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DATE: Sunday AM, April 12, 2020
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Why I Believe in the Resurrection
SERMON THEME: I Believe Because of Faith, Hope, and Love
SERMON SERIES: Special Sermons
SERMON VERSES: Luke 24:1-12; Hebrews 11:1; Hebrews 6:18-20; 1Corinthians 13
**Luke 24:1-12** *Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: 5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, 7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. 8 And they remembered his words, 9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles. 11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not. 12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.*
**Hebrews 11:1** *Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.*
**Hebrews 6:18-20** *That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: 19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; 20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.*
**1Corinthians 13:1-13** *Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.
1Corinthians 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
1Corinthians 13:8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. 11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.*
I believe in the Resurrection because…
1. of Biblical faith (Hebrews 11:1, Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.)
2. of sure hope (Hebrews 6:18-20, That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: 19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; 20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.) 1Corinthians 15:38-50
3. of love (1Corinthians 13). Jesus’ work on the cross was and is the greatest love story ever told.
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DATE: Sunday AM, April 12, 2020
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Why I Believe in the Resurrection
SERMON THEME: I Believe Because of Faith, Hope, and Love
SERMON SERIES: Special Sermons
SERMON VERSES: Luke 24:1-12; Hebrews 11:1; Hebrews 6:18-20; 1Corinthians 13
**Luke 24:1-12** *Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: 5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, 7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. 8 And they remembered his words, 9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles. 11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not. 12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.*
**Hebrews 11:1** *Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.*
**Hebrews 6:18-20** *That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: 19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; 20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.*
**1Corinthians 13:1-13** *Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.
1Corinthians 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
1Corinthians 13:8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. 11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.*
I believe in the Resurrection because…
1. of Biblical faith (Hebrews 11:1, Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.)
2. of sure hope (Hebrews 6:18-20, That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: 19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; 20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.) 1Corinthians 15:38-50
3. of love (1Corinthians 13). Jesus’ work on the cross was and is the greatest love story ever told.
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Wednesday, April 08, 2020
Staying on Target
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DATE: Wednesday PM, April 8, 2020
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Staying on Target
SERMON THEME: Be Courageous, Cleave to God, Forsake the World
SERMON SERIES: Edifying the Body
SERMON TEXT: Joshua 1:5-9; 23:1-13
1. Be COURAGEOUS (established, fortified, hardened) to avoid fear and finish our race. Don’t go to the left or right!
2. CLEAVE to the LORD (stay close to God; maintain the strength and health of your personal faith) v23:8
3. FORSAKE the World (paganism, sin, carnality, compromise of Truth)
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DATE: Wednesday PM, April 8, 2020
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Staying on Target
SERMON THEME: Be Courageous, Cleave to God, Forsake the World
SERMON SERIES: Edifying the Body
SERMON TEXT: Joshua 1:5-9; 23:1-13
1. Be COURAGEOUS (established, fortified, hardened) to avoid fear and finish our race. Don’t go to the left or right!
2. CLEAVE to the LORD (stay close to God; maintain the strength and health of your personal faith) v23:8
3. FORSAKE the World (paganism, sin, carnality, compromise of Truth)
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Sunday, April 05, 2020
Stability in Truth
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DATE: Sunday PM, April 5, 2020
SERMON BY: Bro. Tim Russell
SERMON TITLE: Stability in Truth
SERMON THEME: God Knows His Children and His Children are Clean
SERMON SERIES: Keep the Faith
SERMON VERSES: 2Timothy 2:19-22; Numbers 16:5; Matthew 10:29
2Timothy 2:19-22 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work. 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Numbers 16:5 And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him.
Matthew 10:29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
- - -
• God knows His children! - He knows our fears and concerns,
on a very intimate level
• God's children are clean - Born-again believers should flee from sin!
- A clean Christian overcomes the past (don't look back!) - Romans
2:11; Psalm 103:12
- A clean Christian purges sin from our life - Confess and then forsake.
This is true repentance. Practice DAILY personal cleansing! Then He
will accept us as vessels unto honor!
- Clean Christians are to sanctify themselves (keep themselves
separated from sin).
- We are then prepared for use!
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DATE: Sunday PM, April 5, 2020
SERMON BY: Bro. Tim Russell
SERMON TITLE: Stability in Truth
SERMON THEME: God Knows His Children and His Children are Clean
SERMON SERIES: Keep the Faith
SERMON VERSES: 2Timothy 2:19-22; Numbers 16:5; Matthew 10:29
2Timothy 2:19-22 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work. 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Numbers 16:5 And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him.
Matthew 10:29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
- - -
• God knows His children! - He knows our fears and concerns,
on a very intimate level
• God's children are clean - Born-again believers should flee from sin!
- A clean Christian overcomes the past (don't look back!) - Romans
2:11; Psalm 103:12
- A clean Christian purges sin from our life - Confess and then forsake.
This is true repentance. Practice DAILY personal cleansing! Then He
will accept us as vessels unto honor!
- Clean Christians are to sanctify themselves (keep themselves
separated from sin).
- We are then prepared for use!
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Overwhelmed!
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DATE: Sunday AM, April 5, 2029
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Overwhelmed
SERMON THEME: Encourage Yourself in the Lord
SERMON SERIES: 1Samuel
SERMON VERSES: 1Samuel 30:1-8; Psalm 142:1-7
The reality of stressful days - EVERYONE goes through times of great stress. Stress is a REAL part of life. We can’t fight it; we must accept it! The normalities of stress and can and often is used by God to strengthen us (see James 1:3, 4). God will use them to develop spiritual maturity and endurance.
How did David deal with intense stress?
- He FOUND strength in the LORD! He encouraged HIMSELF in the LORD. This
required him to be close to the Lord already.
- He SOUGHT direction from the LORD. 1Peter 5:7, cast all your cares on Him!
- He FOLLOWED God’s directions
* There are battles we will face alone, but we are NEVER alone. Jesus said, I will never
leave thee, nor forsake thee (Hebrews 13:5).
* Don’t give in; don’t give up, no matter how severe it gets! Fight until the end!
His grace is sufficient (1Corinthians 3:9)
* Nothing overwhelms God! Let God bring the victory in His time.
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DATE: Sunday AM, April 5, 2029
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Overwhelmed
SERMON THEME: Encourage Yourself in the Lord
SERMON SERIES: 1Samuel
SERMON VERSES: 1Samuel 30:1-8; Psalm 142:1-7
The reality of stressful days - EVERYONE goes through times of great stress. Stress is a REAL part of life. We can’t fight it; we must accept it! The normalities of stress and can and often is used by God to strengthen us (see James 1:3, 4). God will use them to develop spiritual maturity and endurance.
How did David deal with intense stress?
- He FOUND strength in the LORD! He encouraged HIMSELF in the LORD. This
required him to be close to the Lord already.
- He SOUGHT direction from the LORD. 1Peter 5:7, cast all your cares on Him!
- He FOLLOWED God’s directions
* There are battles we will face alone, but we are NEVER alone. Jesus said, I will never
leave thee, nor forsake thee (Hebrews 13:5).
* Don’t give in; don’t give up, no matter how severe it gets! Fight until the end!
His grace is sufficient (1Corinthians 3:9)
* Nothing overwhelms God! Let God bring the victory in His time.
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Wednesday, April 01, 2020
Genuine Faith
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DATE: Wednesday PM, April 1, 2020
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Genuine Faith
SERMON THEME: Genuine Faith Can be Defined and Tested
SERMON SERIES: Edifying the Body
SERMON TEXT: 2Timothy 1:5; James
Genuine Faith is a/an…
* Pure Faith - Genuine faith keeps us unspotted from the World (James 1:27)
* Practical Faith - Genuine faith produces good works (James 2:14-16)
* un-Partial faith - Helps the Fatherless, widows, orphans (James 1:27),
the neglected and the poor (James 2:1-4).
* Personal Faith - When we stand before Christ, we will stand alone
(Matthew 3:9; 2Corinthians 5:10). It must be REAL to me, before it
can be REAL to others. It must be personal (soul salvation and trust)
and a group or corporate faith (we must be a part of the local church).
Genuine Faith…
* Can be tested - A born-again believers language and words
should be pure (James 1:26; Matthew 15:11, 18; Luke 6:45-46; James 3:10)
* Will survive trials - The trying of our faith works patience (endurance)
(James 1:2-4; Romans 5:3; 2Corinthians 4:17)
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DATE: Wednesday PM, April 1, 2020
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Genuine Faith
SERMON THEME: Genuine Faith Can be Defined and Tested
SERMON SERIES: Edifying the Body
SERMON TEXT: 2Timothy 1:5; James
Genuine Faith is a/an…
* Pure Faith - Genuine faith keeps us unspotted from the World (James 1:27)
* Practical Faith - Genuine faith produces good works (James 2:14-16)
* un-Partial faith - Helps the Fatherless, widows, orphans (James 1:27),
the neglected and the poor (James 2:1-4).
* Personal Faith - When we stand before Christ, we will stand alone
(Matthew 3:9; 2Corinthians 5:10). It must be REAL to me, before it
can be REAL to others. It must be personal (soul salvation and trust)
and a group or corporate faith (we must be a part of the local church).
Genuine Faith…
* Can be tested - A born-again believers language and words
should be pure (James 1:26; Matthew 15:11, 18; Luke 6:45-46; James 3:10)
* Will survive trials - The trying of our faith works patience (endurance)
(James 1:2-4; Romans 5:3; 2Corinthians 4:17)
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