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- Aug 4, 2019What Are Members Responsible To Do?
- Jul 28, 2019Qualified Elders & Deacons
- Jul 21, 2019Prayer & Order for Evangelism
- Jul 14, 2019Trustworthy Teaching
- Jul 7, 2019The Answer Is In The Bible
- Jun 30, 2019A Narrow Mission of Discipling
- Jun 16, 2019The Gospel & The Response
- Dec 30, 2018A Pastoral Departure
- Dec 16, 2018Advent: The Peace-Making God
Dec 16, 2018Advent: The Peace-Making GodSeries: AdventOne major message of Christmas is peace. Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth among those with whom God is pleased (Lk. 2:14)! God is the peace-making God, and we are wise to ponder the way of peace. In this message, we shall consider the means by which God has made peace with sinners and the means by which that peace is maintained.
- Dec 9, 2018Advent: God’s Abundant Love
Dec 9, 2018Advent: God’s Abundant LoveSeries: AdventTalk with most anyone in America who claims to be a Christian, and you will probably hear much on the subject of God’s love. Christians disagree about all kinds of things, but most seem to agree that God loves everyone unconditionally. However, the Scripture speaks of God’s love in particular terms, expansive terms, and profound terms. In this message, we shall consider the love of God lavished upon all those who are in Christ. We shall also consider the contrasting posture of God toward all unbelieving sinners.
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Aug 23, 2015
We Are Prayerful
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Prayer is one of those subjects that most everyone thinks they understand with perfect clarity and yet practice with least consistency or confidence. In fact, prayer may suffer supremely above all other topics from both assumption and confusion. The Bible says so much about prayer; it provides examples and even teaching regarding the subject. However, prayer is likely something that most Christians struggle to practice well. Jesus provides some simple and profound helps for all Christians to be the kind of participants in prayer that God has both instructed and qualified them to be.
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- Aug 23, 2015We Are Prayerful
Aug 23, 2015We Are PrayerfulSeries: Who is FBC Diana?Prayer is one of those subjects that most everyone thinks they understand with perfect clarity and yet practice with least consistency or confidence. In fact, prayer may suffer supremely above all other topics from both assumption and confusion. The Bible says so much about prayer; it provides examples and even teaching regarding the subject. However, prayer is likely something that most Christians struggle to practice well. Jesus provides some simple and profound helps for all Christians to be the kind of participants in prayer that God has both instructed and qualified them to be.
- Aug 16, 2015Baptism & Communion
Aug 16, 2015Baptism & CommunionSeries: Who is FBC Diana?Water Baptism and Communion (or Lord’s Supper) are both basic ordinances of any biblical church. While both of these are fundamental to biblical Christianity, it may be easily recognized that much confusion exists in the mind of churchgoers about them. Who is to be baptized? When should a person be baptized? Why should a person be baptized? These questions will garner a range of answers from the average Southern Baptist congregation. These same questions asked of Communion may provide no clearer or unified answers. Because FBC Diana is a Southern Baptist Church, and because these issues are important to the life and ministry of any biblical church, we are taking time to explain the biblical answers to questions like these.
- Aug 2, 2015Gospel-Centered Multiplication
Aug 2, 2015Gospel-Centered MultiplicationSeries: Who is FBC Diana?The Christian Church in America has become quite lazy when it comes to evangelism. Very few professing Christians ever share the Gospel with another person in hopes that they too would believe and be saved. This humiliating, heartbreaking, and infuriating reality is amplified when one considers the additional neglect of discipleship among professing Christians. Many claim to have love for Christ and love for others, but simply reject Christ’s commission to all who would claim love for Him. Evangelism and Discipleship are not optional for the genuine believer, and Christians may participate individually and corporately. Gospel-centered Multiplication is the philosophy and practice of these among the congregation of FBC Diana.
- Jun 7, 2015Gospel-centered Worship
Jun 7, 2015Gospel-centered WorshipSeries: Who is FBC Diana?Worship has become quite an ambiguous term. It seems that most either assume a definition too broad or too narrow. Worship, the kind that is right and good and faithful, is more precise than most might imagine. Appropriate, biblical worship has a pattern, an order, a context, and a focused end. Simultaneously, biblical worship may be an all-encompassing way of life for every Christian. God has made humanity for His glory, and we may enjoy Him for who He truly is, on His terms, and only by His grace. Gospel-centered Worship is not just something we do; it is the most significant aspect of our mission as a local church.
- Apr 5, 2015The Gospel Is Everything
Apr 5, 2015The Gospel Is EverythingSeries: Who is FBC Diana?The Gospel of Jesus Christ is a story of real human history. Jesus of Nazareth is claimed to have lived, died, and arisen from the dead to live forevermore. This story either is true or it isn't. If it is true, then it is the biggest and most incredible story of all time. God has indeed offered grace to sinners through Jesus Christ. If it is true, then Jesus has real authority over all humanity. If it is true, then this story is vital to everyone everywhere; and it is the story that overrides and trumps every other story. There is good reason to believe that the story is true, and we who trust in this risen Savior await the final consummation of all that He has told us in this marvelous story.
- Mar 1, 2015Our Joy in God’s Glory
Mar 1, 2015Our Joy in God’s GlorySeries: Who is FBC Diana?For the vast majority of Americans today, personal happiness is the chief and highest goal. "What makes me happy?" is the question that defines morality, purpose, and even truth. Regrettably, this kind of thinking is pervasive both inside and outside of the church. One might assume in such a cultural climate that the Bible teaches something akin to God's assistance for every Christian in achieving the American Dream. However, the message of Christianity is actually in stark contrast to such an idea. Temporal happiness is the antithesis of God's promise for believers. Instead, all who glory in God alone may possess Joy – real and lasting Joy.
- Feb 1, 2015“We exist for God’s Glory”
Feb 1, 2015“We exist for God’s Glory”Series: Who is FBC Diana?Very many churchgoers today, and those who are not interested in organized religion, have a very low view of God and an exaggerated focus upon themselves. This is not new, and outside of the church this is to be expected, but it is agonizingly regrettable that this misappropriation of emphasis and focus has become commonplace inside of the Christian church. It is the basest human sin to exchange the glory of God for some lesser counterfeit, yet every human is meant to find supreme satisfaction in the glory of God. Additionally, every local church is commissioned to be a bastion of God-glorifying individuals in covenant community together. We exist, as does everything, for the glory of God.
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A Study through Genesis
Nov 20, 2016
Genesis | PATIENTLY EXPECTING THE KING
Series: Genesis: It All Begins Here
Both Jacob and Joseph died in Egypt. The promise they had from God was a great inheritance, but their earthly lives did not last long enough to see it. Strangers in the land of promise had become pilgrims in a foreign kingdom, and yet they heard and believed the promises of God. “There is coming a King! His kingdom shall never end, and He will come from Israel.” This promise rings out at the close of Genesis, and it is a reiteration of the promise God made at the very beginning (Gen. 3:15). The conquering King, who would make all things new by bruising the head of that ancient serpent, was the hope of all those who believed and feared God. The same is true today, but we have the marvelous benefit of looking back to the King who did actually conquer. Jesus Christ is now making all things new, and those who believe and fear God are patiently expecting this coming King.
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- Nov 20, 2016Genesis | PATIENTLY EXPECTING THE KING
Nov 20, 2016Genesis | PATIENTLY EXPECTING THE KINGSeries: Genesis: It All Begins HereBoth Jacob and Joseph died in Egypt. The promise they had from God was a great inheritance, but their earthly lives did not last long enough to see it. Strangers in the land of promise had become pilgrims in a foreign kingdom, and yet they heard and believed the promises of God. “There is coming a King! His kingdom shall never end, and He will come from Israel.” This promise rings out at the close of Genesis, and it is a reiteration of the promise God made at the very beginning (Gen. 3:15). The conquering King, who would make all things new by bruising the head of that ancient serpent, was the hope of all those who believed and feared God. The same is true today, but we have the marvelous benefit of looking back to the King who did actually conquer. Jesus Christ is now making all things new, and those who believe and fear God are patiently expecting this coming King.
- Nov 13, 2016Genesis | An Allegorical Gospel
Nov 13, 2016Genesis | An Allegorical GospelSeries: Genesis: It All Begins HereThere are many stories in the Bible. All of the historical accounts of other people who have gone on before provide us with much to consider. We may learn lessons from their victories and their defeats; and we may learn much about the nature of life under the sun. However, in the story of Joseph and his brothers, we may learn more than simple life-lessons. In this story we see a picture of the Gospel and the sinner’s response to it. Here we have a real-life allegory for better understanding what it means that God offers grace and mercy to sinners in need. Let us watch the story unfold, and may God help us find ourselves in it.
- Nov 6, 2016Genesis | The God Who Demotes And Promotes
Nov 6, 2016Genesis | The God Who Demotes And PromotesSeries: Genesis: It All Begins HereThe United States presidential election has cause no small amount of discomfort in America. Among many American evangelicals, the discomfort has turned to anxiety and then to panic. This is true for voters of all kinds. In this timely message, we will observe God’s providence in Joseph’s life, and we will seek to apply biblical truth to our lives today. No matter how the election turns out this week, if we look to the Scriptures and the providential God of all creation, then we can find great hope and rest.
- Oct 23, 2016Genesis | An Unlikely Savior
Oct 23, 2016Genesis | An Unlikely SaviorSeries: Genesis: It All Begins HereIn Genesis 37 we dive into the story of Joseph. Joseph is an interesting character in his own right, but he is exceptionally interesting as we begin to understand that Joseph is also meant to throw our eyes upward towards Christ. Joseph suffers great defeat and wins victory through the most unlikely set of circumstances. As we see the events of Joseph’s life unfold, we are also able to see incredible parallels to the life of Christ. Jesus Christ is the ultimate victorious sufferer, and He conquers death by dying. We learn here that God is telling the story of Jesus, long before He actually reveals the fullness of the unlikely Savior.
- Oct 16, 2016Genesis | A Tragic Legacy
Oct 16, 2016Genesis | A Tragic LegacySeries: Genesis: It All Begins HereIn every sermon, we try to ask and answer the question, "What does God intend to teach us by including this passage in sacred Scripture?” In some passages this question is easy to answer, and in others it is a not quite so simple. Sometimes, the answer to such a question is very difficult. Genesis Chapter 36 is probably not widely read among most Christians, and it is even less widely understood. However, there is actually a very profound and thoroughly biblical message here for those who will hear it. First, there is an obvious (at least once you slow down enough to consider it) contrast between Esau’s worldly success and Jacob’s lack thereof. And second, the contrast between worldly power and God’s rule that far exceeds it is a major theme throughout the Bible. In this message we will discuss Esau’s example and the implications of it on our lives.
- Aug 28, 2016Genesis | A People From A Man
Aug 28, 2016Genesis | A People From A ManSeries: Genesis: It All Begins HereA mass of humanity is represented in Jacob, and he is truly the father of a nation. Many individuals became a notable people, and they all may trace their origin to this man. Like Jacob, Adam is also a man from whom a people have emerged. Humanity owes its origin to this one man. Adam, however, is not usually viewed in positive light, because his representation of humanity was the quintessential bad representation. And yet, there was a “second Adam” who represented humanity well. Jesus Christ is the better representative, and He too creates a people for Himself. Those who love and trust in Christ, are a people from a man, and we shall consider the depths of this profound reality in this message.
- Aug 14, 2016Genesis | God’s Prevailing Promise
Aug 14, 2016Genesis | God’s Prevailing PromiseSeries: Genesis: It All Begins HereIsaac, like Abraham, was blessed by God. Isaac’s son, Jacob, also enjoyed the blessing of God. However, when we read the account of the “life and times” of these men, we do not see picturesque examples of godliness and fidelity. Instead, we see the same expressions of sinful human nature that we observe in all people everywhere. In such a display, we are reminded of what it really means that God is gracious. God’s gracious blessing is based on (you guessed it) grace. In this message we will look at the dysfunction of sinful humanity and the grace by which God blesses sinners.
- Jul 31, 2016Genesis | The Lord Keeps His Promises
Jul 31, 2016Genesis | The Lord Keeps His PromisesSeries: Genesis: It All Begins HereIn our day, it is very common for adults to admit high levels of anxiety and depression. Such things are complicated topics, but at the core of both is the experience and/or anticipation of unmet expectations. The Bible is not silent about expectations, and God is repeatedly affirmed as superbly faithful. In fact, Abraham was blessed by God beyond measure, and God’s faithfulness was on display time after time in Abraham’s life. In this message we will look at a specific time when God’s faithfulness took center stage, and we will consider the implications of God’s promises and His fidelity for us today.
- Jul 24, 2016Genesis | Rescue from the City of Destruction
Jul 24, 2016Genesis | Rescue from the City of DestructionSeries: Genesis: It All Begins HereThe events surrounding the destruction of great ancient cities are fascinating and sobering. Sodom and Gomorrah are notorious cities, and even non-Christians know something of the biblical storyline. However, the big picture does not focus on what the distracted reader might think. In fact, it may surprise you that this is a story of God’s gracious ability to save in the midst of awful judgment. In this message, we will look at the way the whole Bible understands the account of Sodom and Gomorrah, and we will hear a message of both warning and rescue.
- Jun 12, 2016Genesis | Remeber the Smoke and the Flame
Jun 12, 2016Genesis | Remeber the Smoke and the FlameSeries: Genesis: It All Begins HereFrom the very beginning, the Bible tells humans how they may have right relationship with God. God’s word comes in the form of a promise or “covenant,” and humans are to respond with belief and trust. God is the author and actor on the stage of accomplishment, and those who experience God’s blessing are simply those who trust in Him. God does the work, He applies it, and He promises blessing to those who love and trust Him. This is true from Genesis to Revelation, and it is true from the beginning of creation to eternity.
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