Apologist Dr. James White is conducting a seminar at Covenant of Grace Church in St. Charles this weekend. The seminar is on the topic of the historical reliability of the New Testament.
Friday, December 3: 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 4: 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 5: 10 a.m. He will also preach in the 11 a.m. service.
For directions to the church, visit their web site here.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
"Multi-Dimensional Healing": Sermon Outline for Sunday, November 28, 2010
“Multi-Dimensional Healing”
John 4:43-54
Proposition: The Supremacy of Jesus Christ is seen in His position as the Great Physician, a physician who provides healing in more than one dimension.
Transition: The healing power of Jesus Christ is evident in 3 dimensions from this text this morning.
I. Our Lord Heals Emotional Illness (vv. 46-50)
A. The Official Has a Common Malady (vv. 46-47)
B. The Official Has an Earnest Request (vv. 47-49)
C. The Lord Has an Omniscient Word (v. 50)
D. The Official Has an Immediate Healing (v. 50)
II. Our Lord Heals Physical Illness (vv. 49-53)
A. The Son Has a Death Warrant (v. 49)
B. The Official Has Limited Faith (v. 49)
1. Jesus must be present to heal.
2. Jesus must heal prior to death.
C. The Lord Has Omnipresent Power (vv. 50-52)
D. The Son Has an Immediate Healing (vv. 52-53)
A. The Official, His Servants, and His Son are Spiritually Dead
B. They Have a Spiritual Rebirth (v. 53)
C. The Lord Has an Omnipotent Purpose in What He Does (v. 54)
"Harvest": Sermon Outline for Sunday, November 21, 2010
“Harvest”
John 4:31-42
Proposition: Each believer is to spend their life involved in missions.
Transition: In our text for today, we see 6 reasons why we are to be involved in missions.
I. We must be involved in missions because Christ has given us this work. (v. 38)
II. We must be involved in missions because now is the time for this work. (v. 35)
IV. We must be involved in missions because our God will save. (vv. 36, 41)
V. We must be involved in missions because we ourselves have experienced its work. (v. 42)
VI. We must be involved in missions because the work of missions brings rewards. (vv. 36 - 38)
Monday, November 15, 2010
Reminder: "A Walk Through the Bible One Book at a Time" - Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Our walk through the Bible continues this Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. followed by prayer time. I am presenting a 20 minute overview of each book of the Bible, one book each week. We have already looked at Genesis and Exodus. This week we tackle Leviticus.
Come and join us as we study God's Word and lift our requests to Him!
Come and join us as we study God's Word and lift our requests to Him!
"A Model for Life": Sermon Outline for Sunday, November 14, 2010
“A Model for Life”
John 4:31-38
Proposition: Jesus’ earthly life provides us with a perfect model for living our lives.
Transition: Jesus’ message to the disciples in this text provides us with 3 aspects of his model for living, a model we need to embrace.
I. Jesus had a Philosophy of Life (v. 34)
A. He was Created by a Divine Creator.
B. He was Commissioned with a Divine Commission.
C. He was Certain of Divine Certainty.
D. He was Called to a Divine Calling.
II. Jesus had a Plan for Life (v. 34)
A. He Planned to Live an Active Life.
B. He Planned to Live an Obedient Life.
A. His Purpose was to Complete God’s Work.
B. His Purpose was to Fulfill God’s Work.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Thanksgiving Dinner
BETHESDA BAPTIST THANKSGIVING DINNER!
Join us this Sunday, November 14:
At 9:15 a.m. - Bible Study
At 10:30 a.m. - Worship
At 12:15 p.m. - Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration
The church is providing the meat. Each family is asked to bring the following to share with others:
1. A side dish
2. A dessert
3. A drink
Please come and join us.
Monday, November 8, 2010
"A Woman's Word": Sermon Outline for Sunday, November 7, 2010
“A Woman’s Word”
John 4:27-30
Proposition: When Jesus converts our soul, we find we have a new message, a new testimony which we must share with others, the testimony of Christ and His Gospel.
Transition: In this brief paragraph, we see 8 characteristics of worship.
I. This Testimony is a Provided Testimony (v. 27)
A. This Testimony is Providentially Provided
B. This Testimony is Purposefully Provided
II. This Testimony is a Pressing Testimony (v. 28)
IV. This Testimony is a Pleading Testimony (v. 29)
V. This Testimony is a Personal Testimony (v. 29)
VI. This Testimony is a Probing Testimony (v. 29)
VIII. This Testimony is a Productive Testimony (v. 30)
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
"Worship Wars": Sermon Outline for Sunday, October 31, 2010
“Worship Wars”
John 4:20-24
Proposition: The proper worship of God demands our understanding of what God says concerning our worship of Him.
Transition: Today I will share with you some thoughts on the worship of God by contrasting 2 views of worship.
I. First, Let Us Look at the Worship of God from Man’s Perspective (vv. 20-22)
A. Man Believes a Specific Place is Needed (v. 20)
B. Man Believes Traditional Elements are Needed (v. 20)
C. Man Believes Physical Accessories are Needed (v. 22)
D. Man Believes Emotions are Needed (v. 22)
II. Next, Let Us Look at the Worship of God from God’s Perspective (v. 22-24)
A. Worship Has Meaning (v. 22)
1. Worship is Reverence
2. Worship is Active
3. Worship is Participatory
B. Worship Has an Object (vv. 23-24)
1. The Object of Worship is God (v. 24)
2. The Object of Worship is the Father (v. 23)
C. Worship is Necessary (v. 23)
1. We Desire to Worship God
2. God Desires for Us to Worship Him
D. Worship Has a Method (vv. 23-24)
1. True Worship is Worship in the Spirit
2. True Worship is Worship in the Truth
3. True Worship is Both
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