The SBFYC web site for next summer's conference is now active though the owners are still making updates. I would encourage members to examine the site and pray about permitting your young person to attend next summer's session. Paul Washer of Heart Cry Ministries will be the featured speaker. Those who have heard Paul know what a blessing it is to listen to him preach the Word of God.
My family has attended the last 13 conferences and look forward to this one as well.
The SBFYC web site is here.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Invitation to a Reformation Day Party
The pastor of Highland View Baptist Church St. Charles
22nd annual Reformation Day Party
on Sunday, October 31, 2010
beginning at There will be games, snacks, and drinks for everyone.
Each family brings:
· A bag of wrapped candy
· Some finger food for snacking
· A 2-liter bottle of soda
Please do NOT wear costumes or Halloween type makeup.
Come and join with other brothers and sisters as we celebrate the anniversary of the Protestant Reformation!
"A Woman in Need": Sermon Outline for October 24, 2010
“A Woman in Need”
John 4:16-26
Proposition: Jesus provides for all of our spiritual needs.
Transition: By reviewing this account, we see 3 ways in which Jesus provides for our spiritual needs.
I. To Our Conscience, Jesus Brings Conviction (vv. 16-19)
A. He Forces Us to Reflect on Our Sin (vv.16-17)
B. He Reveals His Knowledge of Our Iniquity (vv. 18-19)
II. To Our Confusion, Jesus Brings Clarity (vv. 20-24)
A. Confusion Results from the Opinions of Men (v. 20)
B. Confusion is Resolved by Searching His Word (v. 22)
A. Our Confession Looks to the Future (v. 25)
B. Our Christ is Here in the Present (v. 26).
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
A Walk Through the Bible One Book at a Time
Tonight, Wednesday, October 20, we begin a lengthy study of the Bible. Each Wednesday evening, except on business meeting nights, I will present a 15-20 minute study covering a book of the Bible. We'll take an overview of the book, primary events, major doctrines taught, key verses and try to come to a better overall understanding of God's Word. Given 66 books and roughly 48 available Wednesday evenings a year, our study will last into 2012!
Our first session tonight will present a high level overview of the Bible in general. Then, on October 27, we will begin the book by book review with Genesis.
I encourage you to come and join us for this study and the prayer meeting which follows.
Our first session tonight will present a high level overview of the Bible in general. Then, on October 27, we will begin the book by book review with Genesis.
I encourage you to come and join us for this study and the prayer meeting which follows.
Monday, October 18, 2010
"The Stewardship of Grace": Sermon Outline for October 17, 2010
For those who have an interest, here is the outline of the message I preached yesterday. This was a very difficult message for me to preach. Perhaps you noticed how much I moved around on the platform during the sermon. God was using my own words to step on my toes! Each of us often fail to use the spiritual/grace gift God has given to us from time to time and, as a result, we let down the body of Christ rather than building up the body. We also fail to glorify our Lord and present Him properly to the lost around us. Thank goodness our Lord is a merciful and gracious God who forgives us.
So, let us repent and move forward in serving Christ!
“The Stewardship of Grace”
1 Peter 4:7-11
Proposition: Believers, you and I are to be stewards of God’s grace.
Transition: In this passage, Peter provides us with 3 key concepts we must grasp concerning our stewardship of grace.
I. Understand the Manifestation of this Grace (v. 10)
A. God’s Grace is Revealed in Gifts
B. Believers Receive Gifts
C. These Gifts are Diverse
II. Understand the Management of this Grace (vv. 10-11a)
A. Stewards are to Use the Gifts
B. Stewards are to Use the Gifts to Serve
C. Stewards are to Use the Gifts to Serve
Each Other
D. Stewards are to Use the Gifts
Properly
E. Stewards are to Improve the Gifts
A. We are to Bring Glory to God.
B. We are to Bring Glory to God through
Jesus Christ.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Disturbing the Waters
Yes, the waters are moving at Bethesda!
1. Tonight (Friday) is our second evening of the Bethesda Bible Conference. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., Broken4One will lead us in worship music and Scott Lee, pastor of Rockport Baptist Church in Arnold, will preach God's Word. Come and worship with us!
2. Tomorrow evening is our third session with Dr. John Greever, pastor of First Baptist Fenton delivering God's Word.
3. On Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m., I will close out our conference with a message entitled "The Stewardship of Grace" from 1 Peter 4:7-11. If you do not have a place to worship then I encourage you to join us this Sunday.
4. At 9:15 a.m. we have Bible classes for every age group. Here is FREE Biblical education which only requires you to get up, get dressed, and come!
5. We have Bible classes for ages 10 and up on Sunday evening at 5 p.m. and our Financial Peace University continues at 6 p.m.
6. AND, on Wednesday, October 20, I begin a new weekly 15-20 minute study before our prayer meeting titled "A Walk Through the Bible One Book at a Time". Each week I will give a brief overview and introduction to one of the books of the Bible. For our first class, I'll review the nature of the Bible in general. Then, on October 27, we will start our overview with the first book of Scripture, Genesis.
I encourage you to take advantage of these worship and educational opportunities!
1. Tonight (Friday) is our second evening of the Bethesda Bible Conference. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., Broken4One will lead us in worship music and Scott Lee, pastor of Rockport Baptist Church in Arnold, will preach God's Word. Come and worship with us!
2. Tomorrow evening is our third session with Dr. John Greever, pastor of First Baptist Fenton delivering God's Word.
3. On Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m., I will close out our conference with a message entitled "The Stewardship of Grace" from 1 Peter 4:7-11. If you do not have a place to worship then I encourage you to join us this Sunday.
4. At 9:15 a.m. we have Bible classes for every age group. Here is FREE Biblical education which only requires you to get up, get dressed, and come!
5. We have Bible classes for ages 10 and up on Sunday evening at 5 p.m. and our Financial Peace University continues at 6 p.m.
6. AND, on Wednesday, October 20, I begin a new weekly 15-20 minute study before our prayer meeting titled "A Walk Through the Bible One Book at a Time". Each week I will give a brief overview and introduction to one of the books of the Bible. For our first class, I'll review the nature of the Bible in general. Then, on October 27, we will start our overview with the first book of Scripture, Genesis.
I encourage you to take advantage of these worship and educational opportunities!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Our Bible Conference Begins TONIGHT at 6:30 p.m.
Brother Bill Savage, pastor of St. Clair Southern Baptist Church, will deliver the first message of our first Bible Conference this evening. Our worship service begins at 6:30 p.m. with our band, Broken4One, leading us in worship via song. Then brother Bill will proclaim the Lord's Word from Galatians 5 in a message titled "The Grace that Keeps Us".
Please join us this evening at Bethesda Baptist Church, 4700 Central School Road, in St. Charles. Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and co-woirkers as well!
Please join us this evening at Bethesda Baptist Church, 4700 Central School Road, in St. Charles. Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and co-woirkers as well!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
"Filling the Gaps"
As most of our church family knows, the Overtons are moving to Indiana before the end of 2010. While we will greatly miss them, they see this move as the work of the Lord and, therefore, we rejoice with them!
Nevertheless, Kerry and Anne presently fill several positions in our church and we need someone to step in and "fill the gaps" resulting from their departure. Both teach Sunday School classes, both serve on various committees, Anne maintains our Sunday bulletins and Wednesday prayer sheets, and Kerry is our church treasurer. We need to have capable folks ready to step in and fill these important positions when the time comes. In fact, it would be helpful for those volunteers to spend a few weeks working with Kerry and Anne so they can get a handle on what is required in these positions.
If you believe the Lord would have you serve in one or more of these positions:
1. Please contact our Sunday School Director, Jon Bounds, if you would like to teach a Sunday School class.
2. Please contact Sandy Brandel or Anne, our Nominating Committee, for the other positions.
If you have any questions on any of these positions, I strongly recommend you talk with Kerry and/or Anne.
Nevertheless, Kerry and Anne presently fill several positions in our church and we need someone to step in and "fill the gaps" resulting from their departure. Both teach Sunday School classes, both serve on various committees, Anne maintains our Sunday bulletins and Wednesday prayer sheets, and Kerry is our church treasurer. We need to have capable folks ready to step in and fill these important positions when the time comes. In fact, it would be helpful for those volunteers to spend a few weeks working with Kerry and Anne so they can get a handle on what is required in these positions.
If you believe the Lord would have you serve in one or more of these positions:
1. Please contact our Sunday School Director, Jon Bounds, if you would like to teach a Sunday School class.
2. Please contact Sandy Brandel or Anne, our Nominating Committee, for the other positions.
If you have any questions on any of these positions, I strongly recommend you talk with Kerry and/or Anne.
Bethesda Bible Conference: Nursery Volunteer Needed
We need one additional adult volunteer to work in the nursery during the Saturday, October 16th session of our Bethesda Bible Conference.
If you are able to help, please contact Kate Bounds.
If you are able to help, please contact Kate Bounds.
"Give Me a Drink": Sermon Outline for October 3, 2010
“Give Me a Drink”
John 4:7-15
Proposition: The encounter between a believer and a lost person is a meeting of eternal significance.
Transition: Let us be better prepared for such meetings in the future by examining 6 aspects of Christ’s initial exchange with the Samaritan woman.
I. Let Us Learn From the Circumstances (vv. 6-8)
A. We See the Electing Hand of God
B. We See the Providential Hand of God
II. Let Us Learn From the Confrontation (vv. 7,9)
A. Hear His Command
B. Hear Her Comeback
III. Let Us Learn From the Claim (v. 10)
A. The Woman Has Spiritual Needs
B. The Woman Has Evidence of Her Needs
C. The Woman Has Hope
IV. Let Us Learn From the Criticism (vv. 11-12)
A. She Doubts He is Equipped to Perform His Claim
B. She Doubts He is Equal to the Patriarch Jacob
V. Let Us Learn From the Clarification (vv. 13-14)
A. Negatively, You Will Never Satisfy Yourself
B. Positively, I will Satisfy You Now and Forever
VI. Let Us Learn From the Conclusion (v. 15)
A. Positively, She Asks.
B. Negatively, She Asks Amiss
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