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553 FBCWest | John, the Testifier Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “John, the Testifier” Sermon Notes John 1:6 – 8 John sent by God to testify John 1:9 – 11 Jesus, the True Light, made the world, but it did not recognize Him John 1:12 - 13 But those that believed became children, but not by human agency John 1:15 – 18 John testified that even though his ministry started first, Jesus...

The journey of finding faith is a journey of believing in something said or promised by God. Faith is not an assumption, but a responding response to something God said or promised. Because in the beginning was the word, and the word was God. Sermon Notes John 1:1 & 2 Jesus was preexistent, was with and is part of the Godhead Hebrews 1:1 – 3 God the Father spoke through Jesus Ephesians 1:3 -8 Befo...

Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “Finding Faith” Sermon Notes Luke 18:1 – 7 Jesus’ parable concerning prayer Luke 18:8 Jesus asks will He find faith when He returns Hebrews 11:1 – 3 Tells us what faith is Hebrews 11:6 Without faith it is impossible to please God John 20:30 & 31 Why John wrote his gospel

God Accomplishes His Purposes Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “Resolved to Obey and Worship Only the Lord, God” “God Accomplishes His Purposes” PRAYER TIME / Time of Reflection “Only King Forever” Acknowledgements and Announcements Benediction “There Is Freedom” Sermon Notes Jonah 3:1 – 4 Finally Jonah does what God called him to do Jonah 3:5 – 9 The people of Nineveh repent Jonah 3...

There is historical fact that Jesus was raised from the dead. The women who went to the tomb to prepare His body and found the stone rolled away from the tomb. Then they received the news that Jesus had risen. He walked on the Earth after his resurrection for about 40 days. Today is a celebration because our sins have been forgiven by the lamb of God. Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe...

Palm Sunday | The King Has and Is Coming Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “Palm Sunday” “The King Has and Is Coming” Sermon Notes Matthew 21:1 Jesus starts His entry into Jerusalem form Mount of Olives Matthew 21:2 – 7 Rides a donkey as Scriptures foretold Matthew 21:8 & 9 Multitude plead and praise God for salvation Matthew 21:12 & 13 Jesus cleanses the Temple Matthew 21:14 Jesus he...

547 FBCWest | How Good Are Your Eyes Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “Resolved to Obey and Worship Only the Lord, God” “How Good Are Your Eyes?” Sermon Notes Psalm 36:1 No fear of God in the eyes of the ungodly Proverbs 21:2 Everyone thinks his way is right in his own eyes, but God weighs the heart Proverbs 27:20 The eyes of people are never satisfied Jeremiah 5:21 – 23 They do not...

We have been discussing the importance of obeying and trusting God alone and not bowing to authority. We have looked at doing things God's way and deciding between following God and not following God or doing these types of things. The Lord's Prayer comes from the Gospel of John and is taught by Jesus to teach his disciples to pray. We are told to seek God's will as part of our prayer life, but if...

545 FBCWest | Doing It God’s Way Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “Resolved to Obey and Worship Only the Lord, God” “Doing It God’s Way” Sermon Notes 2 Kings 5:1 A great and respected man is ill 2 Kings 5:2 & 3 A servant wants good for her master 2 Kings 5:4 & 5 The king permits him to seek healing 2 Kings 5:6 & 7 Israel’s king interprets the letter as an attempt to start a war 2 Kin...

Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “Resolved to Obey and Worship Only the Lord, God” “There Are More with Us than Against Us” Sermon Notes 2 Kings 6:8 – 10 Elisha, the man of God, gives secret information to the king of Israel 2 kings 6:11 Syrian king thinks someone is a spy 2 Kings 6:12 – 14 King told it’s Elisha who reveals secrets and an order is given to seize him 2 Kings 6:15 The...

543 FBCWest | Make a Decision Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “Resolved to Obey and Worship Only the Lord, God” “Make a Decision” PRAYER TIME / Time of Reflection “Another in the Fire” Acknowledgements and Announcements Benediction “There Is Freedom” Sermon Notes Context of 1 Kings 17 – 18:15 1 Kings 18:16 – 19 Elijah meets with King Ahad & has him summon all Israel to meet at Mount...

FBCWest 542 | Refusing to Accept Taunts Against God Even if They Are Giants Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “Resolved to Obey and Worship Only the Lord, God” “Refusing to Accept Taunts Against God Even if They Are Giants” Sermon Notes 1 Samuel 17:1 – 3 Two armies camp opposite each other 1 Samuel 17:4 – 7 Goliath, the giant described 1 Samuel 17:8 – 11 Goliath’s challenge and Israel...

Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “Resolved to Obey and Worship Only the Lord, God” “For Such a Time as This" Sermon Notes Esther 2:21 – 23 Mordecai through Esther saves the king’s life Esther3:1 – 6 Haman promoted by the king, but because Mordecai does not bow down and give him homage, Haman seeks to kill all Jews. Haman gets the king to approve and pay for the destruction of the Jew...

540 FBCWest | Praying and Working in the Face of Opposition Message by Pastor Joe “Resolved to Obey and Worship Only the Lord, God” “Praying and Working in the Face of Opposition” PRAYER TIME / Time of Reflection “Another in the Fire” Acknowledgements and Announcements Benediction “There Is Freedom” Sermon Notes Nehemiah 2:17 & 18 People agree to do a good work Nehemiah 2:19 Mocked by the oppositi...

539 FBCWest | Praying without Ceasing Message by Pastor Joe “Resolved to Obey and Worship Only the Lord, God” “Rejoicing to Suffer for Christ” Sermon Notes Acts 5:17 & 18 Because of the High Priest’s and leaders’ jealousy they had apostles arrested and thrown into jail Acts 5:19 & 20 An angel of the Lord freed them and instructed them to give the whole message of Life in the Temple Acts: 5:21 – 24...

538 FBCWest | Praying without Ceasing Message by Pastor Joe “Resolved to Obey and Worship Only the Lord, God” Sermon Notes Daniel 6:1 & 2 Darius appoints Daniel as 1 of 3 commissioners over the kingdom and Daniel distinguishes himself Daniel 6:3 – 6 The other commissioners and leaders conspire against Daniel Daniel 6:7 – 9 They agree to get the king to sign an injunction that no one may pray to an...

537 FBCWest | Resolved to Bow and Worship Only the Lord, God Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “Resolved to Bow and Worship Only the Lord, God” Sermon Notes Daniel 3:1 – 7 King Nebuchadnezzar made of statue of gold of himself and decreed that everyone was to bow and worship his image when musical instruments were played Daniel 3:8 - 12 Three Hebrews were reported to not have worshippe...

Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “Joseph: Action in Response to Faith” 534 FBCWest | Joseph - Action in Response to Faith Sermon Notes Matthew 1:18 & 19 Joseph, hearing of Mary’s pregnancy decides to divorce her privately so she would not be disgraced Matthew 1:20 – 23 Angel comes to Joseph and tells him not to be afraid to take Mary as his wife because what has happened is according...

Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “A Prayer for a New Year or Anytime” Sermon Notes Ephesians 1:18 Paul’s prays that the eyes our heart will result in the knowledge of 3 things Ephesians 1:18 One: The hope of His calling Titus 3:7 The hope of eternal life Psalm 39:7 Our hope is in God Himself Ephesians 1:18 Two: What are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints 1 Peter...

Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “The Birth of Jesus and What that Means” PRAYER TIME / Time of Reflection “He Shall Reign Forevermore” Candle Lighting “Silent Night” Recessional Sermon Notes Luke 2:1 – 5 Census was ordered by Caesar Augustus so Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem to register (God moves rulers) Luke 2:6 & 7 While in Bethlehem Mary delivers her first born son (The Son of...

533 FBCWest | Mary - Obedient Faith Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “Mary: Obedient Faith” Sermon Notes Luke 1:26 & 27 Angel, Gabriel, sent to a virgin named Mary Luke 1:28 - 33 Gabriel informs Mary she will conceive and the child will be called the Son of the Most High. That child shall reign over the house of Jacob forever Luke 1:34 Mary does not understand how it can happen Luke...

532 FBCWest | The Coming of the Forerunner of the Messiah Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “The Coming of the Forerunner of the Messiah” Sermon Notes Luke 1:5 – 7 Who the parent will be Luke 1:8 – 17 Birth of the Messiah’s forerunner Luke 1:18 Zacharias’ doubt Luke 1:19 & 20 Angel’s response to Zacharias Luke 1:21 – 23 Zacharias mute from that time Luke 1:24 & 25 Elizabeth becomes pr...

Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “No Good, Very Bad, Terrible Decisions: ”Balaam: Making Decisions Based upon Money” Sermon Notes Numbers 22:1 – 7 In fear of Israel, the King of Moab sends messengers to have Balaam curse Israel Numbers 22:9 – 14 Balaam offered money to curse Israel, but God instructs him not to go Numbers 22:15 – 20 Balak send more impressive men and makes the same o...

530 FBCWest | No Good, Very Bad, Terrible Decisions - Saul Hymn # 231 “Count Your Blessings” SCRIPTURE READING – Matthew 5:3 - 12 Giving of Selves and Our Offerings OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY MUSIC – Pru Hungate Praise and Worship “Glorious Day” “From the Inside Out” “In the House” Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “No Good, Very Bad, Terrible Decisions: ”Saul: Making Decisions Based...

529 FBCWest | No Good, Very Bad, Terrible Decisions - Rehoboam Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “No Good, Very Bad, Terrible Decisions: ”Rehoboam: Not Choosing the Wise Counsel” PRAYER TIME / Time of Reflection “Build My Life” Benediction “God Really Loves Us” Sermon Notes 1 Kings 12:1 – 4 Israel comes and asks Rehoboam to act differently than his father and they would follow him as...