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
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
Facing Fear! Trusting God! (2 Timothy 1:7)
Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Common phobias in our day and age include: Fear of Germs (Mysophobia), Fear of Heights (Acrophobia), Fear of Snakes (Ophidiophobia), Fear of Spiders (Arachnophobia), Thanatophobia (Fear of Death), and Glossophobia (Fear of Public Speaking). Jerry Seinfeld once stated: “According to most studies, the number one fear people have is public speaking. Death is… Continue reading Facing Fear! Trusting God! (2 Timothy 1:7)
Paradox of Giving (Philippians 4:14-23)
There is a very important principle in Scripture: The more you give, the more you get; the more you surrender, the more you gain. If this sounds strange to you, it’s because it is. The world tells us to horde, Jesus tells us to give away. The world tells us to be served, Jesus tells… Continue reading Paradox of Giving (Philippians 4:14-23)
