https://www.youtube.com/live/Ae7x8ULCE08?si=KXHgKi-er2SoQ7rU&t=2307 The churches in Galatia consisted of new believers who were primarily Gentiles. They heard the gospel from Paul during his first missionary journey, but found themselves in the midst of an important debate regarding whether or not Gentile Christians should be circumcised and keep the law of Moses. Thankfully, the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15)ContinueContinue reading “The Gospel of Grace Defended (Galatians 1:11-2:21)”
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The Gospel of Grace Attacked (Galatians 1:1-10)
https://www.youtube.com/live/eROoOYVhTqE?si=bmY29iQ11IwaMUx6&t=2197 The Epistle to the Galatians was most likely written when Paul was in Antioch at the conclusion of his first missionary journey (Acts 14:27-28). In the first missionary journey, Paul and Barnabas spent most of their time in the area of Galatia (an area in modern day Turkey that contained the cities of Iconium,ContinueContinue reading “The Gospel of Grace Attacked (Galatians 1:1-10)”
Habakkuk’s Prayer of Praise (Habakkuk 3)
https://www.youtube.com/live/bTwX6U6PL-Y?si=tLjhfHrTkCMy1hv1&t=2335 Habakkuk has brought his complaints to the Lord and he has heard the Lord’s responses. Now, having a better understanding of God’s purposes, Habakkuk resolves to live by faith. For this reason, Habakkuk offers a prayer of praise so that God’s people would worship Him. Specifically, praising Him for His mercy, power, and salvation.ContinueContinue reading “Habakkuk’s Prayer of Praise (Habakkuk 3)”
Habakkuk’s Problems
Problem 2: The Wicked Devours the Righteous! (Habakkuk 1:12-2:20) https://www.youtube.com/live/aeD3AeFdfXw?si=glvo7yf8xNFWHsdK&t=2559 There are two sayings that resonate more and more the older you get. The first is “Life happens whether you want it to or not.” The second is “Life comes at you fast.” You find yourself in unexpected situations that are out of your controlContinueContinue reading “Habakkuk’s Problems”
Habakkuk’s Problems
Problem 1: The Wicked Surround the Righteous! (Habakkuk 1:1-11) https://www.youtube.com/live/VXEc3G_4BqQ?si=Vt8sHFicovkIfnVO&t=3267 “Lord Jesus, Give me a deeper repentance, a horror of sin, and a dread of its approach;Help me chastely flee it, and jealousy to resolve that my heart shall be thine alone”The Deeps: Valley of Vision Photo by Anna Tarazevich on Pexels.com Habakkuk’s Protest HabakkukContinueContinue reading “Habakkuk’s Problems”
Habakkuk: Living by Faith
https://www.youtube.com/live/qbnpfKIJ7TU?si=34bmrkajJkXGdkaS&t=2527 Imagine living in Jerusalem around 610 BC. It is a turbulent time. Josiah, a righteous king, has died in battle against Egypt and his wicked sons are taking turns ruling in his place. With these godless kings, who do not care about God’s law, in authority, wickedness abounds in the kingdom of Judah. Also,ContinueContinue reading “Habakkuk: Living by Faith”
Deliver the Poor and Needy
“Defend the poor and the fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and needy; Free them from the hand of the wicked.” (Psalm 82:3-4) For the sermon guide, please click this link. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com https://www.youtube.com/live/M6Yqtb2f-xY?si=0TVchYjI0N7HHKNR&t=2118 First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Defend the Poor and Needy
Jesus Restores Me When I Fail (John 21:1-17)
https://www.youtube.com/live/TO176bRVfo0?si=qRXKlAg27rWzcxzp&t=2550 First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Jesus Restores Me When I Fail (John 21:1-17) What was the last thing you regret saying or doing? Have you ever had one of those moments when you knew you shouldn’t have said something, but seemed powerless to stop it from coming out? Or maybe you reactedContinueContinue reading “Jesus Restores Me When I Fail (John 21:1-17)”
Jesus Helps Me Believe (John 20:19-29)
https://www.youtube.com/live/eLm-eC_jaxg?si=lhmswXub8t47EB1E&t=2544 Do you have a nickname? If so, do you like the nickname? Sometimes we get a nickname we like (e.g., T-Bone!), sometimes we get a nickname we don’t like (e.g., Tiny). Imagine being Thomas, the disciple of Jesus. What nickname do you know him by? At first, he was known as “Twin” (Didymous). MostContinueContinue reading “Jesus Helps Me Believe (John 20:19-29)”
Jesus is Risen (John 20:1-18)
https://www.youtube.com/live/5uRVjQSg49Y?si=C2_SKL4-lkgO02ks&t=2165 The resurrection is essential to Christianity. It is foundational to the Gospel. Paul wrote to the church in Corinth, “If Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty…for if the dead do not rise, then Christ is not risen. And if Christ is not risen, your faithContinueContinue reading “Jesus is Risen (John 20:1-18)”
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