May 26, 2019

"A Holy Ghost Baptism"

(Acts 19:1-6)

Sermon Outline:

1. The Realness of Holy Ghost Baptism (vv.1-4)

2. Paul's Meeting With Unsaved Preachers (vv.4-6)

Responsive Reading: (Matthew 3:13-17; Acts 2:38)

(Matthew 3:13-17 NIrV ) Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River. He wanted to be baptized by John.  (14)  But John tried to stop him. He told Jesus, "I need to be baptized by you. So why do you come to me?"  (15)  Jesus replied, "Let it be this way for now. It is right for us to do this. It carries out God's holy plan." Then John agreed.  (16)  As soon as Jesus was baptized, he came up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened. Jesus saw the Spirit of God coming down on him like a dove.  (17)  A voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, and I love him. I am very pleased with him."

(Acts 2:38 NIV)  Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Messenger: Pastor James A. Donald

May 12, 2019

"When Your Old Self Dies"

Romans 6:19-23

Responsive Reading: (Romans 6:5-8 NLT)

(Romans 6:5-8 NLT)  Since we have been united with him in his death, we will also be raised to life as he was.  (6)  We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin.  (7)  For when we died with Christ we were set free from the power of sin.  (8)  And since we died with Christ, we know we will also live with him.

Sermon Outline:

1. Before You Died to Sin (vv.19-21)

2. Christ Died for Your Sins at Calvary (v.22)

3. God's Awesome Gift (v.23)

May 5, 2019

Sermon Message:

"Your Passport to Heaven"

(John 3:16)

Speaker: Rev. James D. Spencer

April 28, 2019

"Bearing Fruit for the Lord"

Matthew 21:18-22

Sermon Outline:

1. The Fruitless Tree (vv. 18-19)

2. Jesus' Awesome Prayer (vv. 20-21)

3. Fruitful and Vibrant Prayer Life (v.22)

Messenger: Pastor James A. Donald

April 21, 2019

"When God Moves Your Stone(s)"

Mark 16:1-7

Responsive Reading:

(Luke 24:1-6a NIV)  On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb.  (2)  They found the stone rolled away from the tomb,  (3)  but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.  (4)  While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them.  (5)  In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, "Why do you look for the living among the dead?  (6)  He is not here; he has risen!

Preaching Outline:

1. The women's Stone of Despair (vv.1-3)
2. Peter's Stone of Guilt (v.7)
3. Disciples' Stone of Fear (vv.9-10)

Messenger:

Pastor James A. Donald, Sr

April 14, 2019

"Jesus' Triumphal Ride"

Mark 11:7-11

Responsive reading: Psalm 118:25-29

 Psalms 118:25-29 KJV  Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.  (26)  Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.  (27)  God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.  (28)  Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.  (29)  O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 

Sermon Outline:

I. Jesus Comes Peacefully (vv. 7-8)

II. Jesus Comes to Save Sinners (vv.9-10)

III. Jesus Goes to Worship (v.11)

Messenger: Pastor James A. Donald

April 7. 2019

"Knowing God's Will"

(Ephesians 5:15-17)

Messenger: Rev. James Spencer