Brother Randy opened services reading from Proverbs 19:21-23.
Randy McCarthy
Text: Matthew 5:43-45
Scriptural References: Acts 17:16-18; Ephesians 3:10; 1 Kings 16:29-33; 1 Kings 21:7-23; 1 Kings 22:1-40; 2 Chron 19:1-3; 2 Chron 20:1-30; Romans 12:14-21
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Allen Daniels & Terry Roach introduced services.
Brother Allen read from Psalms 89. Elder Roach spoke about “The Holy Ghost”
Randy McCarthy continued the topic “Why should we believe the Bible?”
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Allen Daniels closed services reading the verses from the hymn “Christ Satisfies
Whene’er you need a friend, Who is all wise, On whom you can depend, He satisfies, Christ satisfies the soul, When He has full control; On Him your burdens roll, Christ satisfies.
When darkness hovers near, And torrents rise, Christ comes the soul to cheer, He satisfies, Christ satisfies the soul, When He has full control; On Him your burdens roll, Christ satisfies.
Nothing of earth is sure, Vain hope soon dies, Things of the Lord endure, He satisfies, Christ satisfies the soul, When He has full control; On Him your burdens roll, Christ satisfies.
Randy McCarthy introduced services by reading from Matthew 18:1-6 and introducing the topic of how should we deal with others in the present culture who question whether the bible has relevance. He said that as the current culture becomes more of a post-Christian pagan culture, there are great opportunities for the church to engage and bring the gospel to God’s little ones who are struggling with the emptiness of modern life.
Mark Wattenbarger preached about the experiences of the prophet Elijah with regard to standing for our faith and dealing with opposition and doubt. He related how that, while it was prudent for Elijah to withdraw from the threats of Jezebel Queen of Israel, it was not appropriate for him to subsequently feel sorry for himself and give up. God told Elijah to get back to work, and encouraged him in his self-pity and discouragement. 1Kings 19. We should be bold and encouraged, since the truth is true, and is always true, and we can trust in Him who is Truth. We can’t heal the world by going to church; we can only help the world by being the church.
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Randy introduced services commenting on the Declaration of Independence.
Bill McCarthy spoke on how congregations have changed over time.
1John 3:9 Rom 3:9 Col 3:1-3 Heb 12:6
Randy McCarthy spoke on government and nations.
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Randy McCarthy opened serviced reading from 2 John 1:1-13
1 The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; 2 For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. 3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. 4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father. 5 And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.
Gary Harvey (Pastor of Point Remove PBC of Russellville, Arkansas)
Subject: The Blessings of Gender
Text: Matthew 19:4-6
Scriptural References: Genesis 1:26-28; Genesis 2:18-25; Prov 18:22;Genesis 5:2; Prov 31:24; Gal 4:26; Eph 5:25
Oxford English Dictionary
Male: Of or belonging to the sex that begets offspring
Female: Of or belonging to the sex that bears offspring.
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First Primitive Baptist Ass’n of OK – 2015
July 9, Thursday Evening
Elder Vince Hardy
Subject: Peer Pressure: “A fear of the resulting consequences of not being conformed to the wishes, desires, and expectations of those around us.“
Prov 29:25 “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.“
1 Sam 15:1-24 “….I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.“; Acts 4:18-19; Acts 5:16-29; Gal 2:11-14; Jer 1:7-8; Prov 1:10; Isa 51:7; Heb 13:5-6; Daniel 3:10-28
Referenced Hymn: Be Still My Soul
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Subject: “Tribalism” Isaiah 61:1; 1 Peter 4:1-19; Luke 12:51-53; Matt 10:34-39; Matt 12:46-50; Matt 5:11; Eph 2:14
” …he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”
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Mark Wattenbarger
Brother Mark reads the letter from Jeremiah to the Israelite population in Babylon from Jeremiah Chapter 29 and reminds us of the prophet’s message to God’s people who were carried away by that wicked empire. He draws a parallel to our own time and plainly declares God’s people today are also in captivity and it is once again a captivity of our own making. However, for God’s people there is always hope even in the midst of a perverse generation.
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Mark WattenbargerWhile liberty is precious, the liberty we have in Christ is the most precious of all. We have been freed from the law of sin and death and made free from our bondage to sin through the effectual work of Jesus. Bro Mark recounts the quotation of Jesus from Isaiah 61:1,
“For the Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to…proclaim liberty to the captives….”
Randy McCarthyElder Randy continues with the subject of liberty. He then focuses on “The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard” [Matt 20:1-16], Job, and the equality/fairness of God.
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