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Good morning, If you have your bibles with you let me invite you to open with me to the book of Mark chapter 14. We will read verses 22-25 and then pray for understanding here in just a moment. If you have been around Christianity for very long, you will recognize this morning’s text as an important…

Ordinances What is an ordinance? It is an authoritative order or decree. I think we have introduced ordinances before, like last week, baptism. Today we will look at the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper. Last week we looked at Baptism, as commanded by Christ and his apostles as authorized by Christ; And…

Some of us expect way too much from supper (which is dinner in other parts of the world). We expect to cap off our day and be totally satisfied in the end, only to be hankering for a late-night snack later that night or hungry for a big breakfast the very next morning. Others expect way too little from…

Thus far in this series (which has now totaled over 30 messages) we have looked at the doctrinal statement of South Charlotte Baptist Church and considered what we believe about: THE HOLY SCRIPTURES THE GODHEAD THE PERSON AND WORK OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST THE PERSON AND WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MAN SALVATION…

14 And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. 15 And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” 17 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks…

1 Corinthians 11:17-22 , 27-34 Today, I’d like to challenge you to consider the Lord’s Supper from a perspective which we often overlook and one which Christ himself takes very seriously. Christ has given the church two ordinances, which are two special commands or practices he desires us to do together…

A Lived Faith “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. With that goal in mind, we crafted a statement on church practice, also known as, what the church is supposed to do. And today I’m going to cover the first two lines of that…

Worship Remembers that Jesus Saves Us Status seeing results in shaming other believers. Remember to look back Jesus says remember my body was beaten and torn, disgraced and shamed, and my blood shed in your place. Jesus Christ died for you so you can live with Him. Jesus humbled Himself, even to death…

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The Lord’s Supper - Why it matters. The Lord’s Supper is a ceremony of the Church. [Explain Lord’s Supper / Communion / Eucharist] Why does this ceremony matter? We are great at turning mundane things into ceremony. There is often value in this, but very little meaning. Ceremony can mean little more…

Nothing But The Blood Rev. Thomas A. West, Sr April 7, 2024 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 There was story told some years ago about a very wealthy old man who had an elaborate collection of Van Gogh and Monet paintings. His only son shared his father’s interest in…

Have you ever lost focus on a project, and everything got messed up? It seems that every week, I struggle with my focus during sermons. Maggie and I had a heart to heart a few weeks ago, trying to understand the pressures that each other face. And I told Maggie that many times writing sermons is like…

Devoted to Breaking Bread Today we are continuing the “Together” series where we are looking at Luke’s description of the early church. We’ve been exploring what it means to be the “Church.” Today, when you hear the word “church,” often what comes to mind is a building with a steeple that is typically…

UNITY Around THE TABLE ( 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 ) 1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-34 – UNITY AROUND THE TABLE Here are some quotes about Christian Unity: “Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look at what they can do when they stick together.” Vesta Kelly. “There are two ways of being united…

23 For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way also he took the cup, after supper,…

Announcements 2024 Give & Go Faith Promise Missions Tithely Giving Soul Winning Saturday Experience Israel Verse Memorization What’s Coming Starting Point Connection Group - mention to Jon Griffeth Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12 Concert in the Park, Saturday, June 1, 5-6 PM Type of shirt? T-shirt or Polo…

Blessings and Responsibilities Becoming a Christian is an easy thing. Jesus did all the work. It is a real blessing, but with it comes some responsibilities , as we discussed last week. Church assembly picture inserted here One of the blessings as well as the responsibilities is for us to assemble as…

39% In South Africa about 39% of our people suffer from malnutrition. Our visits to the grocery stores over the last few years have continued to shock us... I’m a fortunate somebody - I treat myself (and my family to braaied steak around pay day). A few years ago - it might have been 2 or 3 times a month.…

INTRODUCTION As we begin the month of October, we are going to look at the men and events that led to the Protestant Reformation on October 31, 1517. To do that we must understand what the pre-reformers and reformers were up against, manly the Roman Catholic Church The Roman Catholic Church controlled…

I really enjoy fellowship dinners. Which is probably because I like to eat. You can probably guess what my favorite part of fellowship dinners are.... If I were super spiritual, I would say the fellowship. But, it is the desserts. I’ve got a huge sweet tooth. But, I do like the fellowship. God designed…

A man is trying to find a parking space outside his local Walmart on a busy day, but cannot find a single one. He looks skyward and says, "Lord, if you grant me this space, I'll come to Church every Sunday like a good Baptist" Low and behold, a space opens up right in front of him at which time, he looks…

Central Truth: I must humble myself to Love! Starting in John chapter 13 - John 13:1-11 Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet! Including JUDAS! - John 13:12-17 Do You Understand? Vv. 14 - If I….Then You! Vv. 15 – I have given you an example to follow! Vv. 16 – You are not greater than your Master! Vv. 17 –…

We are going through the final week of Jesus. Today we are looking at Thursday, when Jesus institutes the Lords supper. We are going to look at the Old Testament, and what Jesus was fulfilling in the New Testament. Matthew 26:26-29 We must see what Jesus is doing. He is taking institutions that God had…

Why do we come to church? Some of us come because it socially accepted to come to church. Others come because they feel guilty if they don’t come to church. Still others come because they gain something by coming. Still others come because they want to share something. I come to church because you pay…