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Sunday Jul 28, 2024
Sunday Jul 28, 2024
July 28, 2024 - Sunday AM Sermon
JESUS THE SACRIFICE
Neal Pollard
Introduction
A. The Need For Sacrifice Began In The ____________________________
B. This Need Is Illustrated With The ___________________ _____________
C. This Need Is Foreshadowed By The __________ Of _________________
D. Colossians 1:19-24 Reveals
1. The __________________ of the sacrifice--"blood"
2. The __________________ of the sacrifice--"death"
3. The __________________ of the sacrifice--"afflictions"
E. Let Us Look Closer At Jesus The Sacrifice
I. IT WAS A _______________________ LIKE NO OTHER
A. He __________________ Himself (Gal. 1:4; 2:20; etc.)
B. He Was ____________________ (Eph. 5:2; Heb. 9:26)
C. He Was A __________________ That Was _________________ (Rev. 5:6,9,12)
D. He ____________________ For Others (Rom. 5:6,8; 1 Cor. 15:3; etc.)
E. He ___________________ Down His _________________ (Jn. 10:11,17-18; etc.)
II. IT WAS A _____________________________ LIKE NO OTHER
III. IT ____________________ MY ___________________ LIKE NO OTHER
A. I Am ________________________ With ___________________ (Gal. 2:20)
B. I Am To _________________________ (Rom. 12:10
C. I Am To __________________ To ________________ And To _______________
D. I Am To _________________________ Myself (2 Cor. 8:5)
Conclusion
A. Jesus Sacrificed ____________________ (Ph. 2:5-8), __________________
Comfort (Mt. 8:20), And His ______________________ (Heb. 10:5,10)
1. What am I _______________________ to __________________________?
Duration 38:22
Sunday Jul 28, 2024
Sunday Jul 28, 2024
July 28, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class
This quarter Neal and Harry conduct a class studying the book of Hebrews.
Hebrews
- Jesus is Better - Hebrews 1-2
- Why is Jesus Better? (1:1-4)
- Because of what he has said (1:1-2)
- The Source of his Message is divine
- Because of who he is (1:2-3)
- He is Heir (2): We get access to everything the Fater gives through His heir!
- He is Creator (2; 11:3)
- He is Deity (1:3)
- Meaning... He's the radiance of His glory
- He's the exact representation of His nature (EXACT DUPLICATE)
- He is Sustainer (1:3)
- Because of what He's Done (1:3)
- Because of where He is (1:3)
- He is reigning with God
- Jesus is Better than the Angels (1:4-2:18)
- The ancient world held angels in high regard!
- Angel worship already troubled the early church (Col. 2:18)
- The Angels are not God's Son, but Jesus is - (1:5)
- Hebrews quotes the Old Testament about 40 times (second only to Romans)
- Psalm 2:7; 2 Samuel 7:14
- As a class, angels are called " sons of God" (Job) but no one of them is called "Son of God"
- Jesus has received a better name than the angels
- The angels are not to be worshipped, but Jesus is - (1:6)
- Deuteronomy 32:43 (Septuagint or LXX)
- Whenever anyone tries to worship the angels, they are quick to disrupt it (Revelation 19:10)
- The angels are not deity, but Jesus is - (1:7-12)
- Psalm 104:4
- Angels aren't rulers; They are followers
- Psalm 45:6-7; 102:25-27
- The angels are not exalted and enthroned, but Jesus is - (1:13-14)
- Psalm 110:1
- The angels are not over the world to come but Jesus is - (2:1-13)
- Hebrews 2:1-4 is not a digression from the subject, but a conclusion to chapter one
- There are two dangers in ignoring Jesus and his message:
- Drifting (2:1)
- Neglecting His Word (2:2-4)
- The writer quotes Psalm 8:4-6
- It's ironic that the way for Christ to reign over the world to come is by being made lower than the angels for a little while in in this world
- Based on these five reasons, God doesn't help angels, but He does help "the offspring of Abraham" (2:14-18)
- He helps us:
- He destroys the devil's power over us (2:14)
- He delivers us from spiritual slavery (2:15)
- He discharged our spiritual debt (2:17)
- He devotes Himself to our assistance (2:18)
Duration 42:20
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
July 21, 2024 - Sunday PM Sermon
Jesus The Fullness of God - (Colossians 1:19)
- "Fullness" - (Col. 1:19, 2:9)
- Fullness: What God is, Jesus is exactly
- Because Jesus is Fully God... Reconciliation is possible - (Col. 1:19-23)
- The Harmony of Reconciliation - (20)
- The Hurdles of Reconciliation - (21)
- The Holiness of Reconciliation - (22)
- The Hope of Reconciliation - (23)
- Because Jesus is Fully God... The church is important - (Col 1:24)
- Since Jesus is its head, I must submit to him
- Since Jesus is its head, I must suffer for him
- Since Jesus is its head, I must serve him
- Because Jesus is fully God... The gospel is powerful - (Col 1:25-27)
- The gospel is a gift from God - (25)
- The gospel is the word of God - (25)
- The gospel is the mystery once hidden... (26-27)
- The gospel is God's glorious riches - (27)
- "Walk worthy of the Lord" (Four participles)
- Because Jesus is fully God... His business is urgent - (Col 1:28-29)
- There is an urgent message
- There is an urgent method
- There is an urgent purpose
Duration 40:04
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
July 21, 2024 - Sunday AM Sermon
How the Devil Works in Our Lives
Hiram Kemp
Introduction:
1. While it is true that ____________ is at work in our ____________, it is also true that the __________________ is at work in our lives.
2. The early ______________ of the ______________ tell us about his entrance into the world and __________________ humanity.
3. We can ______________ the _______________ but, only if we _____________ and _______________ how he ___________________.
I. __________________ (Genesis 3:1-6; John 8:44)
II. __________________ (Matthew 4:3; 1 Thess. 3:5)
III. _________________ & __________________ (2 Corinthians 4:4, 11:14)
IV. ____________________ (1 Tim. 3:6)
V. ____________________ & __________________ (Luke 13:16; 2 Cor. 12:7)
VI. ____________________ (Rev. 12:9-10)
VII. ____________________ Good _______________ (1 Thess. 2:18)
Conclusion:
1. The _______________ wants to _____________ our _______________.
2. Jesus came to ___________ to ___________ him and __________ his __________.
3. The way to __________ the _________ is to ___________ your life to ___________.
Duration 39:24
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
July 21, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class
This quarter Neal and Harry conduct a class studying the book of Hebrews.
Hebrews
- Jesus is Better - Hebrews 1-2
- Why is Jesus Better? (1:1-4)
- Because of what he has said (1:1-2)
- The Source of his Message is divine
- Because of who he is (1:2-3)
- He is Heir (2): We get access to everything the Fater gives through His heir!
- He is Creator (2; 11:3)
- He is Deity (1:3)
- Meaning... He's the radiance of His glory
- He's the exact representation of His nature (EXACT DUPLICATE)
- He is Sustainer (1:3)
- Because of what He's Done (1:3)
- Because of where He is (1:3)
- He is reigning with God
- Jesus is Better than the Angels (1:4-2:18)
- The ancient world held angels in high regard!
- Angel worship already troubled the early church (Col. 2:18)
- The Angels are not God's Son, but Jesus is - (1:5)
- Hebrews quotes the Old Testament about 40 times (second only to Romans)
- Psalm 2:7; 2 Samuel 7:14
- As a class, angels are called " sons of God" (Job) but no one of them is called "Son of God"
- Jesus has received a better name than the angels
- The angels are not to be worshipped, but Jesus is - (1:6)
- Deuteronomy 32:43 (Septuagint or LXX)
- Whenever anyone tries to worship the angels, they are quick to disrupt it (Revelation 19:10)
- The angels are not deity, but Jesus is - (1:7-12)
- Psalm 104:4
- Angels aren't rulers; They are followers
- Psalm 45:6-7; 102:25-27
- The angels are not exalted and enthroned, but Jesus is - (1:13-14)
- Psalm 110:1
- The angels are not over the world to come but Jesus is - (2:1-13)
- Hebrews 2:1-4 is not a digression from the subject, but a conclusion to chapter one
- There are two dangers in ignoring Jesus and his message:
- Drifting (2:1)
- Neglecting His Word (2:2-4)
- The writer quotes Psalm 8:4-6
- It's ironic that the way for Christ to reign over the world to come is by being made lower than the angels for a little while in in this world
- Based on these five reasons, God doesn't help angels, but He does help "the offspring of Abraham" (2:14-18)
- He helps us:
- He destroys the devil's power over us (2:14)
- He delivers us from spiritual slavery (2:15)
- He discharged our spiritual debt (2:17)
- He devotes Himself to our assistance (2:18)
Duration 43:19
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
July 14, 2024 - Sunday PM Sermon - VBS Day 1 Adult Class
Fearless Deeds of the Defenders: Luke’s Scripture (Book of Acts)
- The growth of the early church in Acts
- What does it take to be fearless?
- Step one: Accuracy
- The author's apologetic approach
- "Presented"
- "Proofs"
- The amazing accuracy of Acts
- Luke's use of nautical terms
- Luke's use of the term "Politarch"
- "Luke was exactly right and the critics exactly wrong" - (Gareth Reese)
- Luke's accurate geographical and topographical references
- The appropriate application
- 1. Do you trust the bible?
- 2. Do you READ / STUDY the bible?
- 3. Do you ACCURATELY handle the bible?
Duration 41:28
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
July 14, 2024 - Sunday AM Sermon
How God Works in Our Lives - Romans 8:28-32
Introduction:
1. Some people believe in divine ____________. They believe all the events in
our lives are _______________ and we cannot ___________ them.
2. Others believe God is ________ at all ________________ in our lives and we
are in the world all on our _____________.
3. In _____________ God is shown to be directly _____________ in the lives of
His __________. God does not do things _____________ in the same ways
he did _________, but that does not mean he is far ____________________.
I. __________________ (Col. 1:5-6; 1 Thess. 2:13)
II. ____________________ (2 Cor. 1:3-7; 7:6)
III. __________________ (Genesis 45:4-5; Romans 8:28)
IV. ____________________ (Romans 1:9; 1 Cor. 14:14-15)
V. ______________________ (2 Cor. 1:11; Philippians 1:9; Philemon 22)
VI. The ____________________ (Romans 8:26-27; 2 Cor. 3:17-18)
VII. __________________ (John 15:3-8; Philippians 2:12-13
Conclusion:
1. God is still working in our ___________, but we need to use our ________ to work
for ____________.
2. God’s greatest work in our lives was done through the _________ and __________
of Jesus ___________.
3. God wants to _____________in you, will you ____________ Him?
Duration
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
July 7, 2024 - Sunday PM Sermon
A Survey of the Rich Blessings Found in the Church I Love (Epistles)
Neal Pollard
- The Scheme of Redemption (Epistles: How to Live in the Church)
- Exegesis helps us determine the purpose of a book
- Consider just one blessing found in each epistle
- Romans - "Being right with God"
- 1 Corinthians - "Unity"
- 2 Corinthians - "Comfort"
- Galatians - "Freedom"
- Ephesians - "The Love of God"
- Philippians - "Joy"
- Colossians - "Hope"
- 1 Thessalonians - "Prayer"
- 2 Thessalonians - "Endurance"
- 1 Timothy - "Pattern"
- 2 Timothy - "Boldness"
- Titus - "Grace"
- Philemon - "Providence"
- Hebrews - "Covenant"
- James - "Wisdom"
- 1 Peter - "Resurrection"
- 2 Peter - "Knowledge"
- 1 John - "Brotherly Love"
- 2 John - "Truth" - Command
- 3 John - "Truth" - Example
- Jude - "Divine Power"
- We are imperfect, but we have perfect blessings in Christ
Duration 35:53
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
July 7, 2024 - Sunday AM Sermon
True Love - (Matthew 5:43-48)
Introduction
A. "The ___________ Person Believes He Is A Better Person Than The __________ Person"
B. True Love May Be Best Presented When It Comes To How We Treat __________
I. TRUE LOVE IS A MATTER OF ______________ (43-44)
II. TRUE LOVE IS A MATTER OF ______________ (45)
III. TRUE LOVE IS A MATTER OF ____________ (46)
IV. TRUE LOVE IS A MATTER OF _______________ (47)
V. TRUE LOVE IS A MATTER OF ________________ (48)
A. We Must Incorporate Basic, __________-_________ Ways. Like What (Ex. 34:6-7)?
Conclusion
A. "How Much ______________ Is ___________ Getting Out of My Life?"
Duration 33:07
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
July 7, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class
This quarter Neal and Harry conduct a class studying the book of Hebrews.
Hebrews
- Jesus is Better - Hebrews 1-2
- Why is Jesus Better? (1:1-4)
- Because of what he has said (1:1-2)
- The Source of his Message is divine
- Because of who he is (1:2-3)
- He is Heir (2): We get access to everything the Fater gives through His heir!
- He is Creator (2; 11:3)
- He is Deity (1:3)
- Meaning... He's the radiance of His glory
- He's the exact representation of His nature (EXACT DUPLICATE)
- He is Sustainer (1:3)
- Because of what He's Done (1:3)
- Because of where He is (1:3)
- He is reigning with God
- Jesus is Better than the Angels (1:4-2:18)
- The ancient world held angels in high regard!
- Angel worship already troubled the early church (Col. 2:18)
- The Angels are not God's Son, but Jesus is - (1:5)
- Hebrews quotes the Old Testament about 40 times (second only to Romans)
- Psalm 2:7; 2 Samuel 7:14
- As a class, angels are called " sons of God" (Job) but no one of them is called "Son of God"
- Jesus has received a better name than the angels
- The angels are not to be worshipped, but Jesus is - (1:6)
- Deuteronomy 32:43 (Septuagint or LXX)
- Whenever anyone tries to worship the angels, they are quick to disrupt it (Revelation 19:10)
- The angels are not deity, but Jesus is - (1:7-12)
- Psalm 104:4
- Angels aren't rulers; They are followers
- Psalm 45:6-7; 102:25-27
- The angels are not exalted and enthroned, but Jesus is - (1:13-14)
- Psalm 110:1
- The angels are not over the world to come but Jesus is - (2:1-13)
- Hebrews 2:1-4 is not a digression from the subject, but a conclusion to chapter one
- There are two dangers in ignoring Jesus and his message:
- Drifting (2:1)
- Neglecting His Word (2:2-4)
- The writer quotes Psalm 8:4-6
- It's ironic that the way for Christ to reign over the world to come is by being made lower than the angels for a little while in in this world
- Based on these five reasons, God doesn't help angels, but He does help "the offspring of Abraham" (2:14-18)
- He helps us:
- He destroys the devil's power over us (2:14)
- He delivers us from spiritual slavery (2:15)
- He discharged our spiritual debt (2:17)
- He devotes Himself to our assistance (2:18)
Duration 45:21