Sermon begins at 21:21 In our last sermon, we discussed Moses and Aaron’s first meeting with Pharaoh. The Lord (hereafter referred to as Yahweh: see Exodus 3:14) sent them to go before Pharaoh and tell him to let the Hebrews go. Pharaoh became enraged and increased the burdens on the Hebrews; blaming Moses and Aaron.… Continue reading The First Nine Plagues (Exodus 6:14-10:29)
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Moses: The Reluctant Deliverer (Exodus 2:11-4:31)
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Moses: Reluctant Deliverer (Exodus 2-4) Our study of Exodus continues. Next week we will discuss the work of God to deliver the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, but we begin with a look at the man (Moses) the Lord used to accomplish His will. Moses Fights &… Continue reading Moses: The Reluctant Deliverer (Exodus 2:11-4:31)
Exodus: God With Us (Exodus 1:1-2:10)
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Israel in Egypt (Exodus 1:2-2:10) Photo by David McEachan from Pexels This morning we begin a new series of messages on Exodus. Exodus is a continuation of the book of Genesis; therefore, it would be helpful to remember the main themes of Genesis: 1) How humans and all… Continue reading Exodus: God With Us (Exodus 1:1-2:10)
A Plea for God to Bless the USA
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · A Plea for God to Bless the USA (2 Chronicles 7:14) Photo by Sharefaith from Pexels “Knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep;for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed” (Romans 13:11) A Brief History of Our Founding… Continue reading A Plea for God to Bless the USA
Praise God for Fathers
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Father's Day 2020 Photo by Josh Willink from Pexels After Mother’s Day was officially recognized in 1914, a campaign was launched to have a day to honor Fathers. Sadly, it did not meet with as much success as Mother’s Day. One florist hilariously explained, “fathers haven’t the same sentimental appeal that… Continue reading Praise God for Fathers
Trinity Sunday
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Trinity Sunday The first Sunday after Pentecost is traditionally called Trinity Sunday and on this day the Church celebrates the Trinity: God is one Being who exists as three Persons: The Father, The Son (Jesus), and The Holy Spirit. Today we shall discuss that the Trinity is real… Continue reading Trinity Sunday
Pentecost (Acts 2)
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Pentecost (Acts 2) Ten days after Jesus’ ascension was The Day of Pentecost. On this day, Jesus’ disciples were gathered together in Jerusalem as well as many Jewish “devout men, from every nation under heaven” (Acts 2:5). The Setting of Pentecost In order to better understand the significance… Continue reading Pentecost (Acts 2)
Ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:1-11)
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:1-11) Every year we celebrate important moments in the life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Each December 25th, we celebrate Jesus' virgin birth. Each Spring we celebrate Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection. What is often overlooked, however, is Jesus’ ascension. The Ascension… Continue reading Ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:1-11)
Be Holy! (2 Kings 5:1-4 & 1 Peter 1:16)
Sunday, May 17, 2020, was originally going to be Graduation Day for Scott City High School. Because of COVID-19, it has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 21st (Father’s Day). Graduation is a special time of year when we celebrate the hard work and sacrifice our High School and College Graduates have made. This is a… Continue reading Be Holy! (2 Kings 5:1-4 & 1 Peter 1:16)
Praise God for Mothers
Anna Jarvis is best known as the founder of Mother’s Day. She worked hard to establish a day of remembrance for mothers because of something her mother once said: “I hope that someone, sometime, will [establish] a Memorial Mother’s Day commemorating her for the matchless service she renders to humanity in every field of life.… Continue reading Praise God for Mothers
