West Lynchburg

* Invest in the lives of others for the gospel * Inspire others by living the gospel by loving them toward the gospel  * Invite people through the gospel to a relationship with Jesus and His church Theme Verse Luke 14:23, "Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled." We intentionally invest in the lives of others because of… 1) Who Jesus is: Hi...

Attending University in the neighboring Republic of Congo, Rwanda Rise founder Emmanuel Sitaki, narrowly escaped the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis that eradicated his and so many other families across Rwanda.  Although he survived the genocide, he lived with the constant reminders of an unimaginable loss. Emmanuel returned to the neighborhoods where his loved ones once lived, finding the s...

Sermon and Mission Testimonies Lead as a servant by spreading the gospel around the world   Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, & you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Testimonies: Dr. Russ Melton (Kenya) & Angela Ripley (Rwanda) Spreading the gospel around the world requires being…....

Lead as a Servant - Sharing - Luke 5:27-32 Lead as a Servant by sharing the gospel in the community Sharing the gospel in our community requires… 1) A changed and committed life (v27-28) 2) A caring and connecting heart (v29) J.C. Ryle, “No true Christian ever goes to Heaven alone!” Charles H. Spurgeon, "Have you no wish for others to be saved? Then you’re not saved yourself, be sure of that!” - W...

Lead as a servant by establishing the gospel in the household 1 Peter 4:7-11 Key verses: Joshua 24:15 “…choose this day whom you will serve… as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” When the gospel is established in our household, it impacts… 1) Our time (4:7a) - The end of all things is at hand; Eph 5:15-16 2) Our mind and motives (4:7b) therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded 1 The...

Love as a Community by protecting the unity of the church Protect the unity of the Church by focusing on… 1. the message of the gospel over the ministry of a group (1 Cor 1:10-17) 2. the Spirit’s Wisdom over the Strategy of the World (2:1-5) 3. the Power of God over the performance of a person (3:5-11)

Matthew 20:20-28 What serving is not... 1. Serving is not about position 2. Serving is not about pleasure 3. Serving is not about prestige 4. Serving is not about power What serving is... 1. Serving is greatness 2. Serving is giving (of yourself)

Love as a community by encouraging the people of the church 1 Thessalonians 5:8-11 Key verse: 1 Thess. 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up...” 3 Focus of Encouragers We need Community Groups of Encouragers focused on… 1) internals over externals (5:8) But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hop...

2 Corinthians 8 and 9  2 Cor 8:7 But as you excel in everything 1) NEW Will (8:1)     2) MY Will (8:5)   3) FREE Will (8:3)     4) GOOD Will (8:4, 8) 1 Jn 3:16-17 “By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet c...

Live as a worshipper by worshipping God corporately with the church

Our Process is to Live, Love, and Lead like Jesus Live as a worshipper · by walking with God personally through Scripture and prayer · by worshipping God corporately with the church · by giving to God cheerfully and regularly through the church Love as a community · by encouraging the people of the church · by serving the ministry of the church · by protecting the unity of the church Lead as a ser...

Brandon Roger

Refuge: The Place of Protection (v1-3) Refreshment: The Place of Permanence (v4-5) Reassurance: The Place of Power (v6-9) Rest: The Place of Praise (v10-11)

Everlasting - What lasts forever? The things you buy, places you go, and the services you use will not last! There are only 3 things that will last: God, God’s Word, and People Notice that in Isaiah 9:6, the Child is a Son and is Father… Everlasting Father The title “Father” is normally associated with the 1st person of the Godhead, BUT “Everlasting Father” doesn’t suggest that the Son is also the...

Thomas Schreiner - The King in His Beauty Isaiah 7:14  Hymn written by Charles H. Gabriel I stand amazed in the presence Of Jesus the Nazarene. And wonder how He could love me, A sinner, condemned, unclean. How marvelous! how wonderful ! And my song shall ever be: How marvelous! How wonderful ! Is my Saviour’s love for me! God has done many wonderful things for us in and through Jesus Christ....

A beautiful Christmas worship celebration led by Dr. Tad Hardin along with the WLBC Choir and Orchastra.

Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. The greatest gift to be received this Christmas isn’t found in a store. The greatest gift is from God Himself, the gift of Jesus, God’s only begotten Son. Unfortunately, even during Christmas, J...

1 Thess 5:18, “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 3 Reasons Gratitude Matters 1) Gratitude Eliminates Arrogance (Romans 1:21) Luke 17 - the ten lepers James 1:17 - Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above... 2) Gratitude Encourages Action (Colossians 3:17) 3) Gratitude Expands Adoration (2 Corinthians 9:15) Psalm 7:17 I will give to...

Max Anders, “Self-control is the ability to resist immediate gratification for the sake of a higher goal.” Stephen Alford “We will manifest the fruit of self-control, in the God-given ability to harness natural passions for redemptive purposes.” 2 Timothy 3:2-5 Self-Control is Expressed in 3 Ways • Elimination - What you abstain from  • Moderation - What you do with caution (entertainment, wo...

Only 2 people are called “Gentle” in the Bible Old Testament MOSES (Numbers 12:3) - New Testament JESUS ( Matthew 11:29, Matthew 21:5) 3 Truths About Becoming a Biblically Gentle Person * God provides. James 1:5 * We pursue. 1 Timothy 6:11 * Gentleness is produced. 2 Cor 10:1 Gentleness is demonstrated in how you… 1) Receive the Word - James 1:21-22, Hebrews 5:11, Matthew 13:13 2) Respect the Posi...

"I’ve been unfaithful."  "I’ve failed." "I’ve not honored my promises and vows." You’ve heard these words from pastors, politicians, athletes, celebrities, and even those people you personally know. Unfaithfulness, a lack of trustworthiness, is too common in our culture. Unfaithfulness destroys families, careers, bank accounts, etc. Faithfulness – pistis = reliable, dependable, trustworthy. W...

Most people in this world are looking for the Good Life Genesis 1 is the first place we see the word “good” Gen 1:4,10,12,18,21,25,27,31 GOOD means that God created for a purpose…and fulfilling that purpose is considered good. We are created for good, for God’s purpose. The BIBLE uses two terms to describe something. Something or someone is either good or evil Ask the avg person “Are you good? Mos...

Phillip Keller , “Kindness involves finding ways to brighten & cheer the lives of others.” Stephen Grellet , “I shall pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” Kindness is a gift - Galatians 5:22-23 Kindness is a choice – Col 3:12...

Galatians 5:22-23 - Patience is More Than Waiting

1) Model a Holy Life 2) Disicplng Your Kids is Work 3) Build Your Families Faith on Purpose