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LOVING GOD: THE ULTIMATE PRIORITY

PREACHER: Al Jackson / PastorPSALM 63
In a healthy church God’s people love God; therefore they worship Him passionately.
1 / A Church That Loves God Will Worship Him Passionately (v 1)
2 / A Church That Loves God Will Worship Him Publicly (v 2-5)  The Expression Of Worship:  1- Lips That Praise  2- Hands That Praise
3 / A Church That Loves God Will Worship Him Privately (v 6-8)
4 / A Church That Loves God Will Worship Him Perseveringly (v 9-11)

A CALL TO PRAYER

PREACHER: Al Jackson / PastorMATTHEW 18:19-20
4 REASONS WHY WE SHOULD PRAY TOGETHER
1 / Praying Together Releases The Power Of The Holy Spirit For Gospel Advance  Acts 1:4-5, 8, 12-14, Acts 2:1-4, 21-24, 37-41
2 / Praying Together Builds Unity Within The Church  Acts 2:42-47
3 / Praying Together Results In God’s Presence Being Experienced Afresh  Acts 4:23-31
4 / Praying Together Creates An Opportunity For God To Speak To The Church  Acts 13:1-5

FEAR NOT / Christmas Eve AM

PREACHER: Al Jackson / PastorLUKE 2:1-20
1 / We Have A “Savior” Who Redeems From Sin  1: Guilt (Romans 3:10-12, 19, 23, & 24-25)  2: Death (Romans 6:23 & 8:38-39)
2 / We Have A “Lord” Who is Establishing His Kingdom  1: His Kingdom Is Now (Luke 17:21)  2: His Kingdom Is Coming (Revelation 11:15)
 

ORDINATION SERVICE

PREACHER: Al Jackson / PastorHEBREWS 13:17-18
THE LEADERS OF THE CHURCH ARE:1 / The Leaders Of The Church Are Pastors & Deacons  Philippians 1:1, 1 Timothy 3:1 & 8, 1 Peter 5:1-2
2 / The Leaders Of The Church Are Usually Raised Up From Within  Acts 14:23, Titus 1:5
THE CHURCH’S RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS LEADERS:1 / Obey Your Leaders  Hebrews 13:17
2 / Pray For Your Leaders  Hebrews 13:18

IMMIGRATION & THE PLIGHT OF THE REFUGEES

PREACHER: Al Jackson / Pastor

CONSUMERISM & THE QUEST FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM

PREACHER: Al Jackson / PastorPROVERBS 15:16
If the “American Dream” can be summer up in one word, it would be “more”.
1 / The Pursuit Of Material Possessions Is An Indigenous Quest. (Ephesians 5:5)    The Pursuit Of God Is A Worthy Quest. (1 Timothy 6:6-8)
2 / The Pursuit Of Material Possessions Is A Losing Quest. (Psalm 49:16-17)    The Pursuit Of God Is A Rewarding Quest. (Psalm 16:11)
3 / The Pursuit Of Material Possessions Is A Foolish Quest. (Luke 12:13-21)    The Pursuit Of God Is A Wise Quest. (Matthew 6:31-33)

RACISM & THE STRUGGLE FOR RACIAL HARMONY

PREACHER: Al Jackson / PastorGALATIANS 3:28
1 / RACISM  1_Racism is a sin against God who made all persons in His image. (Genesis 1:27)  2_Racism is a sin against persons because of their racial difference. (Acts 10:34-35)  3_Racism is a sin against oneself. (Matthew 5:22)
2 / RACIAL HARMONY  1_Racial Harmony amid racial diversity characterizes Heaven. (Revelation 7:9)  2_Racial Harmony amid racial diversity is God’s design for His church. (Ephesians 2:11-16)
HOW SHOULD WE RESPOND?  1 / With Repentance  2 / Pray For Healing Among All Races  3 / Speak Out Against Racism  4 / Reach Out To Others Of Other Ethnicities

LIVING FAITHFULLY THROUGH SUFFERING & DEATH

PREACHER: Dr. Jeff Riley / Professor of Ethics (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary)JOHN 11:25-26
1 / Death Is The Cessation Of Physical Life (Ecclesiastes 9:2-6)
2 / Death of Sinners — Judgement (John 11:25-26)
3 / Death of Saints — Eternal Life (John 11:11)
4 / Death Is A Metaphor For Spiritual Living & Control

SILENCE IN HEAVEN / JUDGEMENT ON EARTH

PREACHER: Al Jackson / PastorREVELATION 8:1-13
1 / God hears & answers the prayers of the saints (v. 1-6)  - The prayers of the saints rise to God (v. 3-4)  - The prayers of the saints return to Earth in judgement (v. 5-6)
2 / God is sovereign in His judgements (v. 7-13)  - God is sovereign in judging the earth (v. 7)  - God is sovereign in judging the seas (v. 8)  - God is sovereign in judging the rivers & springs (v. 10-11)  - God is sovereign in judging the Heavenly bodies (v. 12)

AMUSEMENT & THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE CHRISTIAN MIND

PASTOR: Al Jackson / PastorHOSEA 4:6
1 / A Christian mind is a way to express love for God. (Matthew 22:37-38)
2 / A Christian mind is necessary for genuine spiritual worship. (Romans 12:1-2)
3 / A Christian mind facilitates the building of Christ-like character. (Philippians 4:8)
4 / A Christian mind is developed through disciplined thinking. (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)