First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Recognize God's Assigned Authorities (Ecclesiastes 8:1-9) While we do not normally discuss politics during our time together, Ecclesiastes 8:2&4 says “Keep the king’s command because of your oath made before God…For the king’s word is authoritative, and who can say to him, ‘What are you doing?’” In EcclesiastesContinue reading “Recognize God’s Assigned Authorities (Ecclesiastes 8:1-9)“
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Vision: Identity – Who Are We?
We learned last week that many people around us are hurting. They are looking for answers or at least something to take away the pain. The most common “answers” people turn to are: money, possessions, fame, drugs, alcohol, love, and sex. None of these satisfy because none of them can address the root cause ofContinue reading “Vision: Identity – Who Are We?”
Vision: Needs – What’s Going On?
Introduction In Hebrews 12:1-2, we were instructed to “lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus…” (Heb 12:1-2). This command applies to every Christian and it also applies to Churches. Churches can become hindered byContinue reading “Vision: Needs – What’s Going On?”
Are we a Great Church? Our Measures
Most churches want to be great. Rarely do you find a church that wants to fail, close, or bring dishonor to the name of Christ. Most churches want to be great, but how do you know when a church is actually great? We have learned in this sermon series that it is God who determinesContinue reading “Are we a Great Church? Our Measures”
What Makes a Church Great?
What makes a church great? It depends on who you ask. There are some people who consider a church to be “great” when its average attendance reaches a certain point (e.g., 250 or 500). Only a great church—they argue—could attract that many people. The presence of many people is their proof that it is aContinue reading “What Makes a Church Great?”
I Will Treasure Church Membership as a Gift
(Note: This series is based on “I Am a Church Member” by Thom Rainer). If your house was on fire and you were all alone and you only had time to grab one thing before leaving, what would it be? Now consider for a moment the reason you chose that item. Regardless of what itContinue reading “I Will Treasure Church Membership as a Gift”
I Will Lead My Family to be Healthy Church Members
(This sermon is based on the book “I Am a Church Member” by Thom Rainer) With 9 out of 10 churches declining or growing at a rate slower than their community, church members must take time for careful examination about themselves and their church. Being connected to a local church is essential (not optional) forContinue reading “I Will Lead My Family to be Healthy Church Members”
3 Truths Pastors Must Remember When They Want to Quit (1 Timothy 3:1-7)
Most pastors will admit that they have considered quitting and doing something else. Some are led by God to do so, others just imagine doing so, and the rest realize that God has called them to this task and so they continue. For the pastors who know that God has called them into pastoral ministryContinue reading “3 Truths Pastors Must Remember When They Want to Quit (1 Timothy 3:1-7)”
I Am a Functioning Church Member (1 Cor 12:12-31)
(Pastor’s note: This sermon is part of a series of messages based on the book “I Am a Church Member” by Thom Rainer.) “9 out of 10 churches in America are declining or growing at a pace slower than that of their communities” (Thom Rainer). There are various reasons that contribute to this, but theContinue reading “I Am a Functioning Church Member (1 Cor 12:12-31)”
The Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8)
Today we resume our study of the Gospel of Luke. Our text is found in Luke 18:1-8 and is commonly referred to as “The Parable of the Persistent Widow”. In this sermon we shall be encourage one another “always to pray and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1) through persistent and patient prayer. While some mayContinue reading “The Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8)”
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