Slavery and the Scriptures [Philemon 1:1-3]

December 7, 2014

Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 12/07/2014

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Philemon

Key Text: Philemon 1:1-3

Description:  As an introduction to the book of Philemon, we will explore what the Scriptures say about slavery in the Old Testament under the Mosaic Law, in the New Testament under Roman Law, and how those systems of slavery differed to that of the American South.  Finally, we will look at how the Gospel offers good news to the slavery from sin.

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The Unthankful [Luke 17:11-17]

November 30, 2014

Keith Barker 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 11/30/2014

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Luke 17:11-17

Description: As we read the account of Jesus healing the ten lepers, we marvel that only one returned to give thanks. To be quite honest, in reality, we are much more like the 9 than the one who returned. God has so wonderfully blessed each of us. We’ll reflect on His goodness and develop the thought of thankfulness in this message.

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Notes:

  1. Thankfulness Deserved
  2. Thankfulness Displayed
  3. Thankfulness Deprived

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Doxology for Benediction [Jude 1:24-25]

November 23, 2014

Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 11/23/2014

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Jude

Key Text: Jude 1:24-25

Description:  Jude ends his letter in one of the most beautiful doxologies in the Bible and praises God for all His benedictions upon man.

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Notes:

  1. Preservation
  2. Presentation
  3. Preeminence
  4. Praiseworthiness

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Mercy and Action [Jude 1:17-23]

November 16, 2014

Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 11/16/2014

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Jude

Key Text: Jude 1:17-23

Description:  Now that Jude has commanded us to contend earnestly for the faith once for all delivered to the saints, he now gives us the things to do in order to accomplish this task.  The tasks he gives are both practical as well as profound.  If churches were to follow Jude’s instruction many wouldn’t be in such dire need of reform.

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The Certainty of Judgment [Jude 1:14-16]

November 9, 2014

Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 11/09/2014

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Jude

Key Text: Jude 1:14-16

Description:  Jude writes of the certainty of judgment and the fact that the very Lord whom the false teachers denied was coming in judgment against all apostates.

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Cleanliness is next to Godliness [Exodus 30:17-21]

November 2, 2014

Keith Barker 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 11/02/2014

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Exodus 30:17-21

Description: The word ‘Ebola’ is now on every newscast. If you are in an area where the disease is active, the idea of personal hygiene to protect your health, and perhaps even your life, is very real. Centuries ago God spoke of the need for washing and used it as an illustration of the cleansing needed for sin.

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A Message of Woe [Jude 1:11-13]

October 26, 2014

Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 10/26/2014

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Jude

Key Text: Jude 1:11-13

Description:  Jude launches into an attack on the false teachers citing three examples of notorious Old Testament sinners followed by six descriptive examples of what these false teachers are like.

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Judgment is Coming [Jude 1:5-10]

October 19, 2014

Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 10/19/2014

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Jude

Key Text: Jude 1:5-10

Description:  Jude wants to draw a strong connection between the false teachers who have infiltrated the church in his day, to those who are known to have incurred the judgment and wrath of God.  These lessons are just as applicable to the modern church as they were to those who worshiped in the first century.

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Happiness is Mercy [Matthew 5:7]

October 12, 2014

Keith Barker 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 10/12/2014

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Matthew 5:7

Description: Of all the Beatitudes the 5th one is likely the most popular:

“Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy.”

Mercy is a tremendous word.   Today we’ll seek to explore it and learn how to apply it more often in our daily walk through this fallen world.

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Contend Earnestly for the Faith [Jude 1:3-4]

October 5, 2014

Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 10/05/2014

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Jude

Key Text: Jude 1:3-4

Description:  Jude gets to the point in his letter right away.  While planning to write a letter about their shared salvation, Jude changes his mind when he hears about the false teachers that have crept into this congregation.  He now feels compelled to write a letter urging these believers to contend for the faith which was once for all delivered.

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Position and Possessions [Jude 1:1-2]

September 28, 2014

Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 09/28/2014

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Jude

Key Text: Jude 1:1-2

Description:  Jude may be one of the most overlooked and under-taught books of the New Testament.  Yet it is a book that is just as much needed in the church today as it was in the first century.  This sermon covers the greeting portion of Jude’s letter focusing on the Christian’s Perception, Position, and Possessions.

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Lessons from the book of Job [Job1-42]

September 21, 2014

Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 09/21/2014

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Job

Key Text: Job

Description:  In order to correctly apply the book of Job to our lives, we must take into account the entire book, including the epilogue.  It is in the final 11 verses of Job where we learn of his vindication and restoration and the condemnation of his three friends who have spoken falsely.  While Job never receives the answer to the question of why he is suffering, what he does receive is far greater.

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Vindication [Job 42]

September 14, 2014

Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 09/14/2014

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Job

Key Text: Job 42

Description:  As Job is confronted with the wisdom of God, he no longer seeks vindication but repents in dust and ashes.  God’s anger is kindled against Job’s friends who must go to Job to receive vindication with Job acting as their mediator.  After this, God vindicates Job and all that he has lost and in so doing God vindicates His own name as well, showing that His wisdom and ways are beyond our understanding that He is righteous and right in all that He does.

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Five Ways to Understand the Bible [Psalm 119:1-176]

September 7, 2014

Keith Barker 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 09/07/2014

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Psalm 119

Description: “What is truth?” Pilate asked.   Jesus answered in John 17:17, “My Word is truth.”  With all the incoming information we digest, it’s sometimes hard to distinguish truth from error.

As Christians, we have an absolute foundation upon which we build our lives. The Bible.  Because it’s Truth.  And it’s God’s Holy Word.

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There is Only ONE Gospel [Galatians 1:6-11]

August 31, 2014

Keith Barker 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 08/31/2014

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Galatians 1:6-11

Description: Rather than denying the Gospel, the Devil would like us to distort the Gospel.   That plan of his has not changed since the days of the Apostle Paul.

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How to Know You are Saved [1 John 5:10-13]

August 24, 2014

Keith Barker 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 08/24/2014

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: 1 John 5:10-13

Description: Many people struggle to know if their sins have been forgiven by God.   The Bible gives us a very clear answer, and we will explore that in today’s message.

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But now my eyes see You… [Job 38-42]

August 17, 2014

Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 08/17/2014

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Job

Key Text: Job 38-42

Description:  Everyone is silenced as God speaks.

God answers Job out of the whirlwind, disclosing His greatness and majesty in all of creation.  Job is instructed in wisdom that begins with him understanding that God is great and greatly to be praised.  God’s thoughts are higher than our thoughts, and His ways are higher than our ways.  Job is humbled as God prepares him to be vindicated and restored.

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Wisdom from a Young Man [Job 32-37]

August 10, 2014

Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 08/10/2014

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Job

Key Text: Job 32-37

Description:  A surprising introduction into the story is a lengthy speech form a young man named Elihu. Elihu, although aroused by anger against Job and his three friends, doesn’t unfairly accuse Job but reminds him of his former proclamations of faith and serves to prepare the way for Job to hear from God Himself.

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“The fear of the Lord, that is wisdom…” [Job 28-31]

August 3, 2014

Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 08/03/2014

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Job

Key Text: Job 28-31

Description:  In Job’s final speech, he comes very near his breaking point.  He remembers the past, laments his current situation, and comes close to defending himself self-righteously.  But God knows that Job is at the end of his strength and God will soon silence Job by answering him out of the whirlwind.

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“Get Out of the Boat!” — Jim Thurston missionary update from Chile [John 21:1-14]

July 27, 2014

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Date: 07/27/2014

Preacher: Jim Thurston, reverend

Key Text: John 21:1-14

Description: Join us as missionary, Reverend Jim Thurston of Integrity Ministries, returns once again to our country church to update us on how God is working through him to minister to the people of Chile.

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