Nov. 17, 2024 TEXT: Acts 24:1-16 Introduction: Acts 21-23 I. Respectful address to authority (v. 16) A. Genuinely speaking not manipulating with flattery B. Honestly addressing authority C. Truthfully giving testimony of actions II. Understandable explanation of behavior (vv. 11-13) A. Giving accurate details for understanding (v. 11a) B. Giving specific purpose for actions (v.…
Nov.13, 2024 TEXT: Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction: “Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. (v.1) (Matthew 3:13-17) Following being identified as the Christ by John the Baptist Following being inaugurated as the Son of God Following being declared as the Messiah of God I. Jesus was…
Oct. 23, 2024 TEXT: Mark 9:14-29 I. Causes of powerlessness (vv. 14-19) A. Faithlessness (v. 19) B. Perverseness (Matthew 17:17) C. Remoteness 1. Not walking with the Lord 2. Not abiding in Christ (John 15:4-8) 3. Not letting His Word abide in you (Colossians 3:16) II. Results of powerlessness (vv. 17-18, 20-22) A. Destruction of…
OCTOBER 16, 2024 TEXT: ACTS 14:19-23 I. Facing fierce opposition by Satan is a serious matter (vv. 19-20) A. Being pounded by stones is serious opposition B. Being left under a pile of rocks as dead is serious opposition C. Being willing to return to the place of opposition requires serious faith II. Handling tribulations…
Oct. 2, 2024 TEXT: Acts 10 I. This lost man wanted to know the true God (v. 22) A. He was a good man, but a lost man B. He was a God-fearing man, but a lost man C. He was a respected man, but a lost man D. He was fasting and praying asking…
Anniversary Sunday September 29, 2024 TEXT: Ephesians 2:19-22 Introduction: Matthew 16:13-20 I. The evidence of God working in a church (Matthew 16:18) A. Spiritual decisions being made B. Spiritual growth being manifested C. Spiritual victories being ministered D. Spiritual legacies being maintained II. The process of the Lord building His church (Ephesians 2:19-22) A. The…
Sept. 25, 2024 TEXT: Matthew 17:14-23 Introduction: vv. 1-13; Mark 9 >Mark 2:19-20 “…and then shall they fast in those days.” >Jesus is away on a special assignment with Peter, James, & John >Jesus is displaying His glory to these three disciples who would be key after His departure as stated in Galatians 2:9 >God…
September 22, 2024 Series #2 Our Philosophy of Ministry I Peter 1:13-25 PREAMBLE We the membership of Summerville Baptist Church rest our faith for salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that the Grace of God with the guidance of the Holy Spirit has allowed us to write this Constitution. We band together within…
Sept. 22, 2024 TEXT: II Tim. 2:14-26 I. The preaching of God’s Word helps us build a godly life (vv. 14, 1-13) A. Remind believers of these things B. Charge believers of these things C. Benefit believers of these things II. The studying of God’s Word helps us build a godly life (vv. 15-18) A.…
Sept. 18, 2024 TEXT: Matthew 9:14-17 Introduction: vs. 14 A reasonable and respectful question? It is worded as an inquiry not a challenge The intent was for understanding not to trap The issue is a normal spiritual discipline by many at the time and before I. Fasting is mourning of the soul over the flesh…