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Intro; Every 3-6 months I hand out a Self-Evaluation Form for Church Leadership to my deacons. I do not ask them to fill it out and return it, but to sincerely consider the questions. This statement is at the bottom of the page. As you honestly consider these questions, I pray you reflect upon your answers…

Intro As we are working our way through this 12th chapter of Romans, we have covered the first two verses. Presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice to God because of the great mercy He has shown us. That we are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds rather than conformed and molded by the…

To Judge or Not to Judge 1 Corinthians 4:1–13 (ESV) 1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human…

We do, however, speak a wisdom among the mature, but not a wisdom of this age, or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. On the contrary, we speak God’s hidden wisdom in a mystery, a wisdom God predestined before the ages for our glory. None of the rulers of this age knew this wisdom,…

1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit that does not…

1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. How many of you have heard someone say? “You can’t judge me” “The Bible says not to judge” “Who are you to judge” Now, remember, Jesus was giving this sermon in contrast to the religious establishment of His day. The Scribes and Pharisees were proud, a part of a system,…

Psalm 17 A lie-detector (polygraph) test claims to show whether a person is being honest. The common method asks the subject a series of questions while measuring physiological reactions such as blood pressure, eye dilation, pulse rate, and perspiration – factors which are difficult if not impossible…

Karen and I had just moved to our first church when a senior adult lady invited us to go see a Christmas play at her daughter’s church in Anniston. We took my grandmother with us and had a great time. On the way back, I turned the wrong way onto a one way street which caused the sr adult lady to shout…

Introduction Good morning and welcome to FCC where we worship God in Spirit and in Truth one verse at a time. Some times slowly and then other time really slowly, Amen? Today, we are blessed to have Brother Tom Carson from Gideons International. He is going to share about the mission of this great ministry.…

Intro 25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. 28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him…

So, this sermon is the sermon that I was not going to preach on Mother’s Day. Beware any pastor who preaches this passage on Mother’s Day. Of all passages of Scripture, this is one that I might have recieved the most questions about. This is also one of a few passages which make liberal Christians squirm.…

Intro Text - John 3.6-8 Title - The Spiritual Man Background Nicodemus came to Jesus to acknowledge His ministry Jesus answered by showing him the importance of new birth Main Point the new birth ushers us into the kingdom of God the new birth also paves the way to our transformation from natural man…

Intro; Few portions of Scripture are as misinterpreted, misunderstood, and misapplied, as this section we will look at this morning. Arthur Pink said, “There are few verses quoted more frequently than the opening ones of Matthew 7 , and few [verses] less understood by those who are so ready to cite it…

Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. In Romans 12:9-21 Paul uses participles to help us understand and apply His opening imperative. I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which…

My church exists to… : 35 years ago a US church consultant surveyed the members of almost 1000 churches asking them “why does your church exist?” 89% of members responded that “The church’s purpose is to take care of my family’s and my needs.” Almost 90% of members believed that churches exist to keep…

Good morning and welcome to Dishman Baptist Church. Whether you are joining us online or if you are here with us we appreciate you and are thankful that you have chosen to join us as we seek to glorify and worship our sovereign God together. If you have your Bibles please turn in them with me to Deuteronomy…

Attributes of Jesus 14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. Knowledge of Jesus 15 “ ‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! Spiritual Condition of the…

Colossians 3:10–17 (CSB) You are being renewed in knowledge according to the image of your Creator. In Christ there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all. Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on…

Introduction Today we are starting we are continuing to look at the Eucharist. The Lords Supper. It is a time of Remembrance that we talked about last week. It is a time of worship. Often it becomes a time of apathy, of motions, of ease. So we must Guard ourselves. Thus we are looking at How We prepare…

Fool’s Gold What do you do when you realize that what you’ve been collecting is fool’s gold? Don’t be a fool. Stop collecting it and get rid of it. That’s what Paul wants the Corinthians to do with the wisdom that they’ve been pursuing. No Comparison Believers have a unique reason to be unimpressed with…

When life doesn’t seem fair, I need to make sure God is my chief treasure. We'll examine Psalm 73 to see how it can help us pray when life doesn't seem fair.

Attributes of Jesus 14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. Knowledge of Jesus 15 “ ‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! Question- how many times…

Sanctified Dissatisfaction vs 12 - Too many time we become satisfied we settle. - we choose to walk when we are supposed to be running What get’s in the rut? Self Satisfied Comparison game Compare to others - Paul had every right to be proud We should compare with our selves and Jesus Be perfect, therefore,…

Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest…