Starting Fires

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Starting Fires
SERMON THEME: Avoiding Unnecessary Problems
SERMON SERIES: Proverbs
SERMON TEXT: Proverbs 26:17-38

* Not my circus; not my monkeys — Stay out of other people’s business!
* Don’t add fuel to the fire — Where there is no wood, the fire goes out.
* What goes around comes around — When you dig a pit, it’s likely you will be its victim.

Prov. 26:17 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Prov. 26:18   As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, 19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
Prov. 26:20   Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. 21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. 22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Prov. 26:23   Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
Prov. 26:24   He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; 25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. 26 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
Prov. 26:27   Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
Prov. 26:28   A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

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Satan’s Devices (Fingerprints), Pt. 2

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday PM, March 12, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Satan’s Devices (Fingerprints), Pt. 2
SERMON THEME: Surviving Satan’s Attacks
SERMON SERIES: 2Corinthians
SERMON VERSES: 1Peter 5:8-9; Ephesians 6:10-18

Surviving Satan’s Attacks
* Walk WISELY!  Be sober (serious).
* Be VIGILANT!  Watch!  Keep your head on a spiritual swivel.
* RESIST!
* LEARN from others and let them support, counsel, and encourage you!
* Don your ARMOR daily!

1Pet. 5:8   Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

Eph. 6:10   Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints…

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Satan’s Devices (Fingerprints), Pt. 1

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday AM, March 12, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Satan’s Devices (Fingerprints)
SERMON THEME: Things We Ought to Know—We Have an Enemy!
SERMON SERIES: 2Corinthians
SERMON VERSES: 2Corinthians 1:8; 2:11; Ephesians 6:12

Satan’s Devices
* He SEPARATES us from the house of God
* He is a LIAR!
* He is a DESTROYER!
* He brings and causes CONFUSION and SCHISMS
* He causes and brings FEAR and ANXIETY
* He uses TEMPTATIONS and LUST: pleasure, prosperity, and pride

1Cor 1:8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life…

2Cor. 2:10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; 11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

Eph. 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

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Stir Your Fire

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Wednesday, March 7, 2024
SERMON BY: Bro. Colin Hendricks, Missionary to London, England
SERMON TITLE: Stir Your Fire
SERMON THEME: Moses’ Sermon on Obedience
SERMON SERIES: Guest Speakers
SERMON TEXT: Deuteronomy 4:1-9

Deut. 4:1   Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the judgments, which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers giveth you. 2 Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you. 3 Your eyes have seen what the LORD did because of Baalpeor: for all the men that followed Baalpeor, the LORD thy God hath destroyed them from among you. 4 But ye that did cleave unto the LORD your God are alive every one of you this day. 5 Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the LORD my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it. 6 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people. 7 For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for? 8 And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day? 9 Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons’ sons…

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Being a Neighbor to Your Neighbor

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday PM, March 5, 2023
SERMON BY: Bro. Jacob Welch
SERMON TITLE: Being a Neighbor to Your Neighbor
SERMON THEME: See a Need… Take the Lead
SERMON SERIES: Guest Speakers
SERMON VERSES: Proverbs 3:27-35

Proverbs 3:27  Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. 28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. 29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. 30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. 31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. 32 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous. 33 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just. 34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. 35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

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God Gives Us Signs

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday AM, March 5, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: God Gives Us Signs
SERMON THEME: The Second Coming
SERMON SERIES: 2Corinthians
SERMON VERSES: 1Thessalonians 4:13-5:4; Matthew 24:3-31;  2Thessalonians 2:1-12

* Deception
* False Prophets
* Warfare and rumors of war
* Pestilences
* Earthquakes
* Famines

- LOOK for Jesus, our blessed hope
- Prepare for His return by LIVING for Jesus
- SHARE the Gospel so that others will be ready

1Thessalonians 4:13   But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
1Th. 5:1   But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. 4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

Matthew 24:3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
Matt. 24:4   And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. 6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. 8 All these are the beginning of sorrows. 9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake. 10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. 11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. 15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) 16 Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains: 17 Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house: 18 Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes. 19 And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! 20 But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day: 21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. 22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened. 23 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. 24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. 25 Behold, I have told you before. 26 Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not. 27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 28 For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together. 29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: 30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

2Thessalonians 2:1   Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.
2Th. 2:3   Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; 4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.

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Learning to Give an Answer

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Learning to Give an Answer
SERMON THEME: Warnings Against Foolishness
SERMON SERIES: Proverbs
SERMON TEXT: Proverbs 26:1-12

* We need to be ABLE to respond (We must be able to articulate our doctrine)
* We need to know WHEN to respond
* We need to know HOW to answer

Prov. 26:1   As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
Prov. 26:2   As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
Prov. 26:3   A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.
Prov. 26:4   Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Prov. 26:6   He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. 7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. 8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. 9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Prov. 26:10   The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
Prov. 26:11   As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
Prov. 26:12   Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

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Love the Truth!

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday PM, February 26, 2023
SERMON BY: Bro. Matt Morales
SERMON TITLE: Love the Truth!
SERMON THEME: Protecting Churches from Deception and Division
SERMON SERIES: Learning Together
SERMON VERSES: 2John; 3John

2 JOHN

2John 1   The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; 2 For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. 3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. 4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

2John 5   And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another. 6 And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.

2John 7   For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. 8 Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.

2John 10   If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

2John 12   Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full. 13 The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.


3 JOHN

3John 1   The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

3John 3   For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 5 Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; 6 Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: 7 Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. 8 We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.

3John 9   I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. 10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church. 11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

3John 12   Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true. 13 I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: 14 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.

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From a Skeptic to a Servant

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday AM, February 26, 2023
SERMON BY: Bro. Lynn Schuyler
SERMON TITLE: From a Skeptic to a Servant
SERMON THEME: James Believes and Serves
SERMON SERIES: Standing in the Gap
SERMON VERSES: James 1:1; 1Corinthians 15:7

James 1:1   James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ…
1Corinthians 15:7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.

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Where Are the Prodigal Fathers?

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
SERMON BY: Bro. Tim Patrick
SERMON TITLE: Where Are the Prodigal Fathers?
SERMON THEME: The Extravagant Mercy of the Father
SERMON SERIES: Guest Speakers
SERMON TEXT: Luke 15:11-32

How can we be more like the extravagantly merciful Father? (v 20)

• Willingly seeking opportunities to forgive
• Willingly compassionate, instead of being prideful and selfish
• Willing to take the first step, the initiative
• Willing to love unconditionally Willing to get dirty and inconvenienced, allowing God’s grace to cover a multitude of sins

Luke 15:11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. 14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. 15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. 17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, 19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. 20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. 21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. 22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. 28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him. 29 And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: 30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. 31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. 32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

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Our Unwavering God

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday PM, February 19, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Our Unwavering God
SERMON THEME: Keeping Our Word
SERMON SERIES: 2Corinthians
SERMON VERSES: 2Corinthians 1:12-24

2Cor. 1:12   For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. 13 For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end; 14 As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

2Cor. 1:15   And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit; 16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea. 17 When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay? 18 But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay. 19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea. 20 For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. 21 Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; 22 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. 23 Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth. 24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

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Don't Be Ignorant!

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday AM, February 19, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Don’t be Ignorant!
SERMON THEME: Christian Common Knowledge
SERMON SERIES: 2Corinthians
SERMON VERSES: 2Corinthians 1:8-11; Rom 11:25; 2Cor 2:11; 1Cor 10:6-12

Father, help us to gain knowledge of the Word—What we ought to know as Christians
* How to deal with suffering
* The gospel—First, am I saved?  Second, the world needs Jesus!  Third, we must know how to share our faith.
* Learn from other’s and our past mistakes-knowledge protects us and keeps us spiritually healthy.

2Cor. 1:8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: 9 But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: 10 Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; 11 Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

Rom. 11:25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

2Cor. 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

1Cor. 10:1   Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. 5 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.

1Cor. 10:6   Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. 9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. 10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. 11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. 12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.


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Overcome Evil with Good

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Overcome Evil with Good
SERMON THEME: Show Love-Refuse Vengeance
SERMON SERIES: Proverbs
SERMON TEXT: Proverbs 25:21-22; Romans 12:17-21

* We have a propensity to seek revenge
* God has the power to overcome evil and bring about repentance
* The LORD will reward those who defer

Prov. 25:21   If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: 22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.

Rom. 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

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Are You in Love? & No Excuse!

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday PM, February 12, 2023
SERMON BY: Bro. Hunter Irons and Bro. Tyrell Lassiter
SERMON TITLE: Are You in Love? & No Excuses!
SERMON THEME: HBBC Student Preaching
SERMON SERIES: Guest Speakers
SERMON VERSES: Deut 6:1-4; 1John 2; Numbers 22:21


Hunter Irons

• Are you in love with the Lord?
• Or, are you in love with the World?

Deuteronomy 6:1   Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: 2 That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged. 3 Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey.

Deuteronomy 6:4   Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: 5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.


Tyrell Lassiter
If God used a donkey, we have no excuse

• Our liabilities are common but they are the very reason we SHOULD serve God.
• God can use us in spite of our sins.
• Not knowing what God wants us to do, is no excuse.

Numbers 22:21 And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his ass, and went with the princes of Moab.

Numbers 22:22   And God’s anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the LORD stood in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him. 23 And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way. 24 But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side. 25 And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself unto the wall, and crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall: and he smote her again. 26 And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left. 27 And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam’s anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff. 28 And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times? 29 And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee. 30 And the ass said unto Balaam, Am not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden ever since I was thine unto this day? was I ever wont to do so unto thee? And he said, Nay. 31 Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. 32 And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I went out to withstand thee, because thy way is perverse before me: 33 And the ass saw me, and turned from me these three times: unless she had turned from me, surely now also I had slain thee, and saved her alive. 34 And Balaam said unto the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again.

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The God of All Comfort

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DATE: Sunday AM, February
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: The God of All Comfort
SERMON THEME: Dealing With Suffering-Casting our Care Upon God
SERMON SERIES: 2Corinthians
SERMON VERSES: 2Corinthians 1:1-11

Life is full of suffering. It’s part of the journey in our sin-cursed world.

God allows us to suffer…

• To benefit others-causes us to be compassionate
• To console others

God CARES! -He gave us the Comforter
God listens!
God consoles - He gives us peace when we need it


2Cor. 1:1   Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: 2 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

2Cor. 1:3   Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. 6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

2Cor. 1:7   And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation. 8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: 9 But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: 10 Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; 11 Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

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Magic and Morality

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
SERMON BY: Bro. David Corn
SERMON TITLE: Magic and Morality
SERMON THEME: Wednesday PM Service
SERMON SERIES: Guest Speakers
SERMON TEXT:

Illusionist David Corn presents a public school program that uses illusions to entertain and captivate youth of all ages. The illusions are amazing! David has been experimenting with tricks for tens of thousands of youth across the nation. David’s illusions are not “magic” in the sense that he has any special “powers.” Rather, his illusions are well-developed and incredibly enjoyable tricks that allow him to connect with his audience but also engage in character issues they face. You will love David’s Magic Assembly near you!

David Corn not only amazes and entertains teens, but also helps them find answers. David is also a youth speaker and an Evangelist. He works with public schools to address issues such as bullying, integrity, motivation, hard work, alcohol and drug abuse, and peer pressure. His talks in schools are not religious. He understands the separation of church and state. He also works with churches to provide answers to deeper issues of spirituality: Is there a God? Does He care about us? Can we know Him? What is a church? Why do we die? What happens after we die? Find answers in our local church youth rallies that have been well received by tens of thousands of people across the nation. You won’t regret attending!

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Giving the Gospel

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday PM, February 5, 2023
SERMON BY: Bro. David Corn
SERMON TITLE: Giving the Gospel
SERMON THEME: Leading Souls to Salvation
SERMON SERIES: Guest Speakers
SERMON VERSES: Mark 10:13-16; 1Corinthians 15:1-4

Mark 10:13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. 16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.

1Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures…

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Hope!

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday AM, February 5, 2023
SERMON BY: Bro. David Corn
SERMON TITLE: Hope!
SERMON THEME: The Best is Yet to Come
SERMON SERIES: Guest Speakers
SERMON VERSES: 1Corinthians 2:9; John 10:10

* We can try to fake hope, having a form of godliness
* There is no hope without Christ!
* Gods mercy brings hope!
* Receiving Christ makes God THE GOD OF HOOE

1Cor. 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

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The Gold Standard

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Wednesday, February 1, 2022
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: The Gold Standard
SERMON THEME: Seek the Right Kind of Treasure
SERMON SERIES: Proverbs
SERMON TEXT: Proverbs 25:11-12

Proverbs 25:11   A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. 12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

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A Servant Spirit

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday PM, January 29, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: A Servant Spirit
SERMON THEME: The Lord Weigheth the Spirits
SERMON SERIES: Resilient
SERMON VERSES: Proverbs 16:2; Genesis 41:38; 2Corinthians 8:12; Matthew 6:1-6; 1Peter 3:1-4

* Deny self
* Be comfortable being last
* Don’t major on the externals

Prov. 16:2   All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

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The Glory of the Cross

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday AM, January 29, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: The Glory of the Cross
SERMON THEME: Finding Joy in the Genuine Things of God
SERMON SERIES: Resilient
SERMON VERSES: Galatians 6:11-16

* What is our motive for serving and attending?
* We should rejoice in the genuine marks (the spiritual stigmata) that identify us with Christ!

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. 16 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

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Embarrassing Confrontations

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Wednesday, January 25, 2022
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Embarrassing Confrontations
SERMON THEME: Don’t Be Rash and Unwise in Relationships
SERMON SERIES: Proverbs
SERMON TEXT: Proverbs 25:8-11

1. Don’t go looking for a fight
2. Discuss the situation privately, rather than spouting off in public!
3. Don’t gossip!

* We must get better in addressing conflicts
* Handling issues in private is always best
* Stop blaming others for your brash mistakes
* Learn how to better confront issues and don’t become bitter.

Prov. 25:8   Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. 9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: 10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.  11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

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Plant a GODLY field!

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday PM, January 22, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Plant a GODLY field!
SERMON THEME: Fleshly Sowing brings Fleshly Reaping
SERMON SERIES: Resilient
SERMON VERSES: Galatians 6:1-10

• Our Eternal spiritual rewards must be sowed in this life
• Quit fertilizing the fleshly plantings and plant Godly fields
• Keep planting and don’t faint away!
• Don’t squander Godly opportunities
  

Gal. 6:1  Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. 4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. 5 For every man shall bear his own burden. 6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

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We Reap What We Sow

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday AM, January 22, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: We Reap What We Sow
SERMON THEME: Providing for Those Who Minister
SERMON SERIES: Resilient
And SERMON VERSES: Galatians 6:1-10

1. Invest in those who help and lead spiritually
2. The pastor should be full time
3. God oversees and rewards the investments
4. The Lords local church must be the very center of our lives

Gal. 6:1  Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. 4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. 5 For every man shall bear his own burden. 6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

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Don’t Be Envious of Evil Men

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Wednesday, January 18, 2022
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Don’t Be Envious of Evil Men
SERMON THEME: God’s Blessings are the Best Blessings
SERMON SERIES: Proverbs
SERMON TEXT: Proverbs 24:1-2; Psalms 37; Psalm 73

Present prosperity doesn’t guarantee continued prosperity
Just because judgement doesn’t seem to be imminent, it will come
Actually more loss than gain.

When we attend worship services in the house of God…
1-We are reminded of things that are REALLY important
2-we experience genuine satisfaction.  Genuine satisfaction comes only from the LORD!

Proverbs 24:1   Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. 2 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.

Psalms 37:1   Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. 3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. 4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

Psalms 37:7   Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. 10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. 11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. 12 The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. 13 The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. 14 The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. 15 Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. 16 A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. 17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous. 18 The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever. 19 They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. 20 But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.

Psalms 37:21   The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. 22 For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. 23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. 25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 26 He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed. 27 Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. 28 For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. 29 The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever. 30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. 31 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. 32 The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. 33 The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.

Psalms 37:34   Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. 35 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. 36 Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. 37 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. 38 But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off. 39 But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble. 40 And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

Psalms 73:1   Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. 2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. 5 They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. 6 Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment. 7 Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish. 8 They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily. 9 They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth. 10 Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them. 11 And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High? 12 Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches. 13 Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency. 14 For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.

Psalms 73:15   If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children. 16 When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; 17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end. 18 Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction. 19 How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors. 20 As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.

Psalms 73:21   Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins. 22 So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee. 23 Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand. 24 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. 25 Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. 26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. 27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. 28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.

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Failing Forward

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday PM, January 15, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Failing Forward
SERMON THEME: Failure is an Unavoidable Part of Life—We Must Learn and Mature from It
SERMON SERIES: Resilient
SERMON VERSES: Acts 15:36-41; 2Timothy 4:11; Romans 8:28

How to look at failure…
1. it is temporary
2. as an isolated incident
3. don’t allow rejection to destroy your life

Acts 5:36   And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do. 37 And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. 38 But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. 39 And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus; 40 And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God. 41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.

Rom 8:23 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.
Rom. 8:29   For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
Rom. 8:31   What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth. 34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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We Faint Not!

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday AM, January 15, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: We Faint Not!
SERMON THEME: Holy Courage—We Must Never, Never, Never Quit
SERMON SERIES: Resilient
SERMON VERSES: 2Corinthians 4:1-18

We faint not because…

1. We have a ministry, a purpose - to build the churches of God.
2. The enemy is working hard - so don’t become discouraged but reflect His light.
3. Our troubles do not, and need not, destroy us - Christianity is not a rose garden. Our afflictions are light compared in light of eternity. It’s all perspective!

2Cor. 4:1  Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

2Cor. 4:8   We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 10 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. 11 For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. 12 So then death worketh in us, but life in you. 13 We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; 14 Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you. 15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. 16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

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But God…

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Wednesday, January 11, 2022
SERMON BY: Bro. Walter Clark
SERMON TITLE: But God…
SERMON THEME: Quickened by Grace Through Faith
SERMON SERIES: Guest Speakers
SERMON TEXT: Ephesians 2:1-10

Eph. 2:1  And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

Eph. 2:4   But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

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Anybody Can Reach Somebody

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday PM, January 8, 2023
SERMON BY: Bro. Shane Dice
SERMON TITLE: Anybody Can Reach Somebody
SERMON THEME: Being a Diligent Sower
SERMON SERIES: Guest Speakers
SERMON VERSES: Mark 4:3-20

Mark 4:3 Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: 4 And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up. 5 And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth: 6 But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away. 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. 8 And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred. 9 And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. 10 And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable. 11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: 12 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. 13 And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables? 14 The sower soweth the word. 15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. 16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; 17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended. 18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, 19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. 20 And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

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Someone Carried Joseph’s Bones!

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday AM, January 8, 2023
SERMON BY: Bro. Rick Brann
SERMON TITLE: Someone Carried Joseph’s Bones!
SERMON THEME: Because We are Gods Children, We are Significant!
SERMON SERIES: Guest Speakers
SERMON VERSES: Hebrews 11:22; Genesis 50:24-26; Joshua 24:32

*God’s burdens must be carried… and not neglected!
*God’s burdens will become Gods blessings (my joy is to do His will)
*Faithful burden-carrying is our opportunity to please and glorify God. The just shall live by faith!  Let’s open our hearts to God’s will and carry some bones!

Hebrews 11:22 By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.

 Genesis 50:24 And Joseph said unto his brethren, I die: and God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land unto the land which he sware to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob. 25 And Joseph took an oath of the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you, and ye shall carry up my bones from hence. 26 So Joseph died, being an hundred and ten years old: and they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.

Joshua 24:32 And the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought up out of Egypt, buried they in Shechem, in a parcel of ground which Jacob bought of the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem for an hundred pieces of silver: and it became the inheritance of the children of Joseph.

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Get Up… and Keep Getting Up!

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Wednesday, January 4, 2022
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: Get Up… and Keep Getting Up!
SERMON THEME: God Will Raise Up and Use Those Who Will Repent
SERMON SERIES: Proverbs
SERMON TEXT: Proverbs 24:15-16

Attacks come upon all, not just the wicked
Attacks can be frequent (we should plan for failures) We will fall often
We should not be judging people because of their falls
We only lose if we stay down and give up

We should not be surprised…
when evil men attack the righteous
when good men fall in some way.

Prov. 24:15   Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place: 16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

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The Purpose of Suffering, Pt. 2

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday PM, January 1, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: The Purpose of Suffering, Pt. 2
SERMON THEME: Patience (Endurance) and Refuting the Victim Mentality
SERMON SERIES: Resilient
SERMON VERSES: Genesis 39:1-6; 1Peter 2:19-25

Waiting on God…
Does not mean doing nothing
Does not mean God is punishing
Is trusting God’s timing

Like Joseph, we must continue to walk in the presence of God (simply because it’s the right thing to do)

Like Joseph we must pursue doing right-doing right is never a bad decision.

Genesis 39: 1  And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. 2 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. 3 And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand. 4 And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand. 5 And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field. 6 And he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.

1Peter 2:19 For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. 20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. 21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: 24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 25 For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

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The Purpose of Suffering, Pt. 1

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Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OK
DATE: Sunday AM, January 1, 2023
SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo
SERMON TITLE: The Purpose of Suffering, Pt. 1
SERMON THEME: Don’t Faint
SERMON SERIES: Resilient
SERMON VERSES: Genesis 37:18-28; Galatians 6:9

Joseph lived through…

• Undeserved treatment
• Unexpected restrictions because of circumstances
• Untrue accusations
• Being forgotten

Suffering…

• Tempers us for the Master’s use
• Teaches us discipline
• Makes us empathetic and understanding
• Helps us to focus on the eternal , spiritual life

Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Gen. 37:18  And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him. 19 And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh. 20 Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: and we shall see what will become of his dreams. 21 And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him. 22 And Reuben said unto them, Shed no blood, but cast him into this pit that is in the wilderness, and lay no hand upon him; that he might rid him out of their hands, to deliver him to his father again.

Gen. 37:23   And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stript Joseph out of his coat, his coat of many colours that was on him; 24 And they took him, and cast him into a pit: and the pit was empty, there was no water in it. 25 And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt. 26 And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood? 27 Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother and our flesh. And his brethren were content. 28 Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.

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