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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...

528 FBCWest | No Good, Very Bad, Terrible Decisions - Solomon Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “No Good, Very Bad, Terrible Decisions: Solomon: The Wisest Man Was not Wise Enough” Sermon Notes Deuteronomy 7:1 – 11 Commanded not to inter-marry with those that are not your people for they will turn you away from god 1 Kings 11:1 – 11 Solomon marries many foreign wives who turn him away...

527 FBCWest | No Good, Very Bad, Terrible Decisions - David Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “No Good, Very Bad, Terrible Decisions: David, not Where He Was Supposed to Be” Sermon Notes 2 Samuel 11:1 David not where he was supposed to be 2 Samuel 11:2 & 3 David informed that the woman was married 2 Samuel 11:4 & 5 The woman becomes pregnant 2 Samuel 11:6 – 17 David attempts to cover...

526 FBCWest | No Good, Very Bad, Terrible Decisions - Adam and Eve Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “No Good, Very Bad, Terrible Decisions: Adam & Eve” Sermon Notes Genesis 2:15 God puts man in the garden to cultivate it Genesis 2:16 &17 God commands that man is not to eat of the fruit f the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, but may eat freely any thing else in the garden. If h...

FBCWest 525 | Witness Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “Witness” Sermon Notes Matthew 28:18 - 20 You shall be His witnesses

524 FBCWest | Why We Celebrate Communion Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “Why We Celebrate Communion/Lord Supper” PRAYER TIME / Time of Reflection “Love Ran Red” Lord Super/Communion “Think about His Love” Benediction “God Really Loves Us” Acknowledgements and Announcements Sermon Notes Matthew 26:26 -29 Because He instructed us to do so John 1:29 He is the Lamb of God who takes awa...

523 FBCWest | The Latter Days Were More than the Beginning Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “The Latter Days Were More than the Beginning” Sermon Notes Job 42:7 & 8 God tells Eliphaz that he and his friends did not speak correctly about God and they are to present their burnt offerings so that Job would pray for them Job 42:9 They did what God told them to do and the Lord accepted Jo...

Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “Now I See You” “Morning by Morning (I Will Trust)” Benediction “God Really Loves Us” Sermon Notes Job 42:1 & 2 God can do all things and can’t be stopped Matthew 19:20 With God all things are possible Job 42:3 Job admits he didn’t know what he was talking about Job 42:4 Job asks God to teach him Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do Your will Psalm 62:5 My sou...

Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “Who Is Like the Lord, Almighty? ” Sermon Notes Job 40:1 & 2 God asks Job can he reprove God Job 40:3 – 5 Job says he should just shut up Job 40:6 – 14 Job is asked if he can annul God’s judgments Job 40:15 -24 God’s power is shown in His creatures like the Behemoth Job 41:1 – 34 God continues to show His power in His creatures like the Leviathan

520 FBCWest | God Asks Job - Does He Understand and Control the Animal Kingdom Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “God Asks Job Does He Understand and Control the Animal Kingdom?” Sermon Notes Job 39:1 -4 God asks Job if he understands the birthing process of nature’s animals Job 39:5 – 12 Job is asked who gave the wild donkey it freedom and can you trust it to work for you Job 39:13 –...

519 FBCWest | God Breaks His Silence – The Red Letters Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “God Breaks His Silence – The Red Letters” Sermon Notes The Lord will ask Job over 70 questions Job 38:1 - 11 The Lord asks where was Job when the Lord created the earth and does he have knowledge of creation Job 38:12 – 41 & 39:1 - 30 The Lord asks Job does he have power and knowledge to impact o...

Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “An Incomplete View of God” Acknowledgements and Announcements Sermon Notes Job 34:1 - 9 Elihu asserts Job and his friends should listen to him and he accuses Job Job 34:10 – 15 Elihu asserts correctly God does no wrong and has all power Job 34:16 – 20 Everyone, rich or poor is created by God Job 34:21 – 30 God sees all Job 34:31 – 37 Elihu condemns J...

517 FBCWest | Passion, Anger, and Speech Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “Passion, Anger, and Speech” PRAYER TIME / Time of Reflection “At the Cross (Love Ran Red)” Benediction “God Really Loves Us” Sermon Notes Job 321 - 5 Elihu as the younger person waits until the older, presumably wiser speak. However, he is angry because the older ones could not refute Job Job 32:6 – 22 Elihu i...

Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “Job Speaks about the Good Old Days and Today” Sermon Notes Job 29:1 - 6 Job’s past blessings of God Job 29:7 – 11 Job respected by others Job 29:12 – 17 Job blessed others Job 29:18 -20 Job was doing well Job 29:21 – 25 Others listened to Job’s advice Job 30:1 -15 Now others mock Job Job 30:16 – 31 Job has poured himself out, yet God has not answered...