December 12

Announcements
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Silent Night
Prayer
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
When My Love to Christ Grows Weak
Lord’s Supper talk - Donnie
Lord’s Supper
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Offering
Joy to the World
Sermon
Lord Take Control (X2)
The First Noel
Prayer

Nov. 21, 2010

Focusing on giving thanks this Sunday.

Order of Worship
Announcements
480 – Blessed Assurance (Titus 2:11-14)
68 – Give Thanks (Colossians 3:15-17)
Prayer
508 – A Wonderful Savior (1 Timothy 1:12-17)
517 – Heaven Came Down (John 12:44-46)
Lord’s Supper talk - Donnie
Lord’s Supper
474 – Thank You Lord (2 Corinthians 9:10-15)
Offering
679 – Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (1 Timothy 4:10)
Sermon
567 – Restore My Soul (Psalm 80:3)
470 – Victory in Jesus (Titus 3:4-6)
Prayer

Nov. 7, 2010

Order of Worship
Announcements
611 – Heavenly Sunlight (John 1:4-5)
116 – God Will Make a Way (Isaiah 43:16-21, emphasis 19)
Prayer
213 – He is Able (Ephesians 3:20)
269 – Thomas’ Song (John 20:24-29)
Lord’s Supper Devo
Lord’s Supper
679 – Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (Isaiah 12:2-3)
Offering
189 – Master the Tempest is Raging (Isaiah 25:4)
Sermon
544 – Without Him (John 15:1-10)
869 – We’re Marching to Zion (Psalm 149)
Prayer

Discipleship: The Multiplying Ministry

Based on a book by Milton Jones

This is the bulletion article for this week. Feel free to comment if you feel so inclined.

-Josh

Jesus had the right idea when he modeled and taught discipleship. For example: What if a preacher and church decides they are going to try to reach the entire world with the message of the gospel. So they decide that they would travel each state, country and continent, assembling 500 people every day for the preacher to share the message of Christ with. Their goal is to keep going until the entire world hears the message of the gospel at least once. With the current world population at just under 6.9 billion, it would take this evangelistic team just over 37,682 years to reach the entire world. This is not Jesus’ model. Jesus' model is that we all make disciples. The plan is not simply to bring people to hear a gospel presentation. Jesus’ plan is to make disciples, which takes a more in depth commitment than simply presenting the gospel to a person.

Let’s say that each individual in a church of 100 people decided they were going to make 3 disciples that year. This means that they convert those people to Christ and then teach them to make 3 disciples the next year and so on. If the progression continued, 4.3 billion people would be disciples by year 17 of this church’s commitment and year 18 would see the entire world become disciples of Jesus. Who is the last person you discipled? Are you teaching at least one person a year to not only follow Jesus but also to pass on their faith to others? Do you even know how to teach someone to be a disciple of Jesus? Do you know how to be a disciple yourself? If your answer is “I don’t know” or “No” are you doing something about it?

Year 1 100
Year 2 300
Year 3 900
Year 4 2,700
Year 5 8,100
Year 6 24,300
Year 7 72,900
Year 8 218,700
Year 9 656,100
Year 10 1,968,300
Year 11 5,904,900
Year 12 17,714,700
Year 13 53,144,100
Year 14 159,432,300
Year 15 478,296,900
Year 16 1,434,890,700
Year 17 4,304,672,100
Year 18 12,914,016,300

Order of Worship 10/31/10

Order of Worship
Announcements
All the Way My Savior Leads Me (John 10:3-5)
Anywhere With Jesus (Matt. 8:23-27)
Prayer
He Leadeth Me (Psalm 40:1-3)
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus (Matthew 16:24)
Lord’s Supper Devo
Lord’s Supper
Lamb of God (John 1:29)
Offering
Oh To Be Like Thee (John 13:15)
Sermon
Lord Take Control (Romans 12:1)
Step By Step (Psalm 63:1-5)
Prayer

Oct 24, 2010

Order of Worship
Announcements
716 – Sing to Me of Heaven (Psalm 48:1-3)
603 – Jesus Savior Pilot Me (John 10:2-5)
Prayer
222 – There’s Something About That Name (Acts 4:12)
351 – He Bore It All (Luke 22:44)
Lord’s Supper (Mark 14:22-25)
Above All Else (Phil. 2:9)
Offering
587 – Sing and Be Happy (Psalm 98:4, 7-9)
Sermon
852 – When the Roll is Called (1 Thess. 4:16-18)
722 – Let the Beauty of Jesus be Seen (Philippians 3:7-11)
Prayer

Sunday Oct. 3

Just as Jesus bears the marks of his sacrifice, so we are to bear the marks of discipleship. In addition to this, we are to pass these marks of discipleship on to young disciples as we seek to mentor them and bring them to maturity in Christ.

On Sunday morning, we will be studying the disciple statements in the book of John (John 8:31; 13:34-35; and 15:8). Read these and their context.

What are the marks that disciples ought to bear? Are your marks evident?

Josh

Songs and Sermon for 9/17

Ronnie will be preaching on heaven and hell. I chose several songs on heaven for worship and put corresponding scriptures with each.

Josh

Order of Worship
Announcements
851 – I’ll Fly Away (Psalm 55:4-8)
171 – Above All Else (Philippians 2:9)
898 – Paradise Valley (Revelation 22:1-5)
Prayer
227 – On Zion’s Glorious Summit Stood (Revelation 14:1-3)
364 – Come Share the Lord (1 Cor. 10:16)
Lord’s Supper
309 – In My Life, Lord, Be Glorified (book)
Offering
708 – When We All Get to Heaven (Romans 8:18)
Sermon
869 – We’re Marching to Zion (Psalm 128)
881 – Mansion Over the Hilltop (John 14:1-3)
Prayer

Sunday 8/22

I will be using Matthew 4:18-22;14:22-36;and John 21:1-14 for the sermon on Sunday morning. I don't want to tip my hand too much, but look at each text and try to determine what you think each has to say about influence.

August 11, 2010 Songs

We are continuing to sing from the book of Acts. Explore the scriptures and see how they relate to the songs.

Josh


Order of Worship
Announcements
162 – All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (Acts 4:12)
100 – Holy Ground (Acts 7:33)
Prayer
76 – How Great Thou Art (Acts 4:24)
574 – O How I Love Jesus (Acts 4:12)
Lord’s Supper
68 – Give Thanks (2 Cor. 9:12-15)
Offering
387 – Tell Me The Story of Jesus (Acts 8:35)
Sermon
639 – Rescue the Perishing (Act 10:43)
517 – Heaven Came Down (Acts 9:03)
Prayer

Order of Worship 7/29/10

Over the next several weeks, our song shows will be focusing on the book of Acts. I have chosen this book because it is all about how a fledgling church in the face of tremendous obstacles became influential in its world. This is what we are striving for. I hope you enjoy.

Josh

Order of Worship
Announcements
I Love to Tell the Story (Acts 1:8)
Sweet Hour of Prayer (Acts 1:14)
Prayer
The Old Rugged Cross (Acts 2:22-24)
Were You There (Acts 2:23-24)
Lord’s Supper
Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
Offering
Standing on the Promises (Acts 2:38-39)
Victory in Jesus (Acts 3:19)
Sermon
574 – O How I Love Jesus (Acts 4:12)
There’s Just Something About that Name (Acts 4:12)
Prayer

Scripture References on Influence

The following is a list of scripture references on the purpose of Influence. I do not intend to suggest that these in any way are exhaustive. Please look at them and add others to the list as you study.

Acts 8:1-8: As the church spread because of the persecution they certainly went about preaching the gospel, but it is also a safe assumption that they were influencing many with their new and different way of life.

Clossians 4:5-6: Paul is trying to help the church members in Colossae know how they should live out their faith in their daily lives. His concern here is how Christians behave toward outsiders. He teaches that they should take advantage of every opportunity to influece them through their example and their speech.

1 Thessalonians 4:12: Here the Christians are being encouraged to lead a quiet and productive life as they wait upon the last day. Part of this reasoning that Paul uses to encourage them toward this life is that they may gain the respect of outsiders.

Matthew 5:16: This is the central text for the purpose of influence. The idea is that by being salt and light we will bring praise to God. Sure this passage can be viewed from the perspective of evangelism, but before we teach we must act.

Romans 12:17-21: Overcoming evil with good implies influence not coercion.

Sermons and Class for July 4

Ron McKee will be teaching the adult class Sunday, July 4 on the parable of the Mustard Seed and will follow up with a sermon on Faith.

Keith Hubbard will be hosting a discussion period Sunday evening, July 4. Since the beginning of the year we have been covering what the elders decided are the purposes of the church. To date we have covered Holiness, Worship, and Ministry and Service. Sunday evenings discussion period will be regarding our progress so far on these purposes. Please be prepared to share how you have been blessed or touched by our studies on these topics, as well as your vision for the future.

Sermon Texts

This Sunday during the sermon, I will be exploring the lists of gifts mentioned in some of the letters found in the NT. Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12:27-28; Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Peter 4:10. As we look at these gifts, each person present will be encouraged to try and identify their gift/s and to figure out how they can contribute to the church with that gift.

It would probably help you to review the passages before Sunday, and pray for God's powerful Spirit to fall mightily upon our congregation as we try to mobilize and become the church that God desires us to be.

God bless,

Josh

Bulletin Article

Just thought I would give you all a preview of this weeks bulletin article and give you a chance to make comments and give your thoughts.

Josh

What if my hands and feet did not belong to me?

What if for one day, my hands and feet did not belong to me?
And instead, God controlled all my coming, going and doing.
That morning I would awaken early to a foreign feeling,
My hands and feet moving of their own accord,
Pulling me out of bed and taking me to where I was supposed to be.

With the Bible open before my tired eyes,
I would sit and read, drinking in the holy melodies,
Telling me wondrous stories of a God who loves me,
And then they would pull me down, shut my eyes, my hands clasping,
Preparing for the day when my hands and feet did not belong to me.

To work I go with a whole new perspective coursing through my veins.
The customers sense that something is now different.
When faced with frustrating situations, my hands cover my mouth,
My feet take me away to the picture on the wall that says, “Love one another.”
Then they bring me to the counter with a promise to go back if I don’t change my ways.

On this day when my hands and feet no longer belong to me,
I go to lunch and sit with the outcast instead of my friends.
I treat people with respect as if they are more important than me.
On the way home instead of stopping by the coffee shop,
I visit the local nursing home seeking to bring blessing to someone’s day.

At the end of these twelve hours I begin to realize something very important.
Today should be no different than any other day.
I proclaim to be a Christ follower yet I steal the time that no longer belongs to me,
Using it for pleasure and leisure and my own special activity.
When instead I should be proclaiming Christ to the world for his honor and glory.

By Josh

Songs for 6/16

I decided to devote all the songs in this song show to 1 John. So in order to prepare for this week's song service you could look at the songs and read 1 John.

Order of Worship
Announcements
869 – We’re Marching to Zion
1 John 1:3-7
611 – Heavenly Sunlight
711 – Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Prayer
1 John 1:7-10
705 – A Common Love
903 – There is Power in the Blood
Lord’s Supper
Offering
1 John 4:16-19
121 – Come Let Us All Unite to Sing
359 – I Love the Lord
Sermon
574 – O How I Love Jesus
800 – What a Friend We Have in Jesus (1 John 5:14-15)
Prayer

Peace and Love,
Josh

Songs for 5/30

Order of Worship

957 – This World is Not My Home (Matthew 6:19-21)
539 – Higher Ground (Psalm 61)
Prayer
490 – When Peace Like a River
896 – Ivory Palaces (Psalm 65:6-9)
Bread
129 – Amazing Grace (1-2) (John 1:16-17)
Fruit of the Vine
129 – Amazing Grace (3-4)
Offering
406 – Just a Closer Walk With Thee (Luke 9:23)
Sermon
552 – Have Thine Own Way (Isaiah 64:8)
722 – Let the Beauty of Jesus be Seen (Philippians 2:5-8)
Prayer

Order of Worship for Sunday 5/23

Order of Worship

Announcements
716 – Sing to Me of Heaven
480 – Blessed Assurance (Romans 8:16-17)
108 – The Lord Is in His Holy Temple (Hab. 2:20)
Prayer
595 – I Come to the Garden Alone (John 10:1-18)
269 – Thomas’ Song (John 20:24-29)
Lord’s Supper
18 – Faithful Love (Psalm 89:1)
Offering
587 – Sing and Be Happy (Psalm 98:4-6)
Sermon
912 – Burden’s Are Lifted at Calvary (Matthew 11:28-30)
886 – On Jordan’s Stormy Banks (Rev. 21:4)
Prayer

Songs for 5/9

Order of Worship

Announcements
712 – Jesus is Coming Soon (1 Thess 4:16-18; James 5:7-9)
777 – Father, Hear the Prayer We Offer (Mark 11:24-25; 1 John 5:13-15)
Prayer
501 – Though Your Sins Be as Scarlet (Isaiah 1:18)
349 – Ten Thouasand Angels (Matthew 26:47-56)
Lord’s Supper
464 – Because He Lives (Romans 6:9-10)
Offering
570 – A Beautiful Life (Galatians 6:10)
Sermon
924 – Just As I Am (Isaiah 55:1, 6, 7)
852 – When the Roll is Called up Yonder (John 14:2-3; 1 Thess. 4:16-18)
Prayer

Sermon Text for Sunday May 9

The main text will be Matthew 25:14-30. A related text will be 1 Peter 4:7-11. I'll let you try to make the connection between now and Sunday. Don't forget to be thinking about the ways God has gifted you to serve. Please pray fo me as I prepare. Love you all. Gavin

Sermon Text for Sunday 5/2

I will be preaching from Mark 10:35-45 on Sunday morning.

A related text will be John 13:1-17.

I would also like everyone to be thinking about the specific ways that God has gifted them to serve.

Order of Worship for Sunday

Here are the songs that will be sung on Sunday along with their numbers and scriptures to go along with each song. Let me know if this is helpful.

Take care and God bless.

Josh

Order of Worship

Announcements

153 - Come Let Us Worship and Bow Down (Psalm 95:6-7)
253 – Sweet Adoration (Psalm 96:4)

Prayer

162 – All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (Rev. 4:11; 5:11-13; 7:11-12; 19:12-16)
337 – Hallelujah, What a Savior (Phil. 2:7-11)

Lord’s Supper

222 – There’s Something About that Name (John 20:31; Acts 4:12)

Offering

722 – Let the Beauty of Jesus be Seen in Me (Psalm 96:6-9)
603 – Jesus Savior Pilot Me (Matt. 8:23-27)

Sermon

943 – Do You Know My Jesus (Matt. 11:28-30; 2 Cor. 8:9)
859 – When All of God’s Singers Get Home (Rev. 15:3)

Prayer

Sunday April 25th

Sermon Text will be from 2 Corinthians 8:1-12

I will not be there on Sunday morning and Chris will be leading songs, so there will be no songs and scriptures posted this week.

After you listen to the sermon on Sunday, what touched you? How do you hope to improve your giving habits?

Pray for us as we run in the 5k!

Josh

Sunday, April 18th

Class will be focused on the background of giving in the OT (Exodus 20:5; 34:14; Lev. 19:9-10; 25:8-38; 27:30-33). As well as the practice of giving in the NT (Acts 4:32-37; 6:1-3; 11:29-30; Rom. 15:25-27; 1 Cor. 16:1-3)

The text for the morning sermon will be Luke 16:1-13.

The Sunday evening sermon will be studying 2 Corinthians 8 and 9.

I would like to get some discussion going on here if possible. Therefore, based on the material being studied, I would like to ask some kind of a discussion question for after Sunday so that we can continue studying and discussing all throughout the week.

The questions for this week is as follows

Are our giving habits in line with what the Bible teaches? If yes, how? If no, how can we change them to be more in tune with God's plan for giving?