“A Soul Winner’s Tools” (PM) May 31, 2009
A. Prayer List
B. Pocket New Testament
C. Salvation Tract
D. Dependence Upon Holy Spirit
Ryans Creek Baptist Church
May 31, 2009
The Sacred Desk
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Volume 5: Sermon 48 (PM) May 24, 2009
Title:1st Century Vision for a 21st Century Church
Text: Acts 2:14-17
Theme: Church
Thrust: Discover 5 essential principles from the 1st century church to guide and direct the 21st century church.
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V. Evangelize Sinners (2:37-41, 47)
A. We must speak to sinners about the Savior. (2:37-40)
B. We must see sinners come to the Savior. (2:41, 47)
Ryans Creek Baptist Church
May 20, 2009
May 12, 2009
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Volume 5: Sermon 45 (PM) May 10, 2009
Title: A Second Chance
Text: Jonah 3
Theme: Returning to God
Thrust: What are the characteristics of genuine spiritual renewal?
I. A Sovereign Work of God to Forgive and Change (3:1)
II. A Scriptural Work of God to Correct Error (3:1-2)
A. We Must Speak the Truth.
B. We Must Offer the Truth.
C. We Must Obey the Truth.
III. A Sudden Work of God on an Unexpected People (3:6)
IV. A Saving Work of God on an Undeserving People (3:10)
V. A Sanctifying Work of God in the Culture (3:7-9)
Ryans Creek Baptist Church
April 27, 2009
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Volume 5: Sermon 42 (PM) April 26, 2009
Title: God Wants You Back
Text: Jonah 1:4-2:10
Theme: Returning to God
Thrust: If your spiritual fire has gone out or you have chosen to live in outright rebellion against our Lord, then you should know:
I. God Has Ways to Get Our Attention.
A. He Sends Storms Into Your Life (1:4)
B. He Touches Someone Near You (1:5)
C. He Sends Someone to You (1:6)
D. He Exposes Your Disobedience (1:7-8)
E. He Touches You Physically (1:15)
II. God Desires to Awaken You
A. God Desires for Us to Acknowledge His Presence (1:10)
B. God Desires for Us to Acknowledge Our Sin (1:9-10)
C. God Desires for Us to Submit to His Will (1:2)
III. God Requires Genuine Repentance
Ryans Creek Baptist Church
April 26, 2009
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Volume 5: Sermon 41 (PM) April 19, 2009
Title: A Clear Message To A Called Man
Text: 2 Timothy 4:1-5
Theme: Ordination Service for Jeff “Mutt” Freeman
Thrust: I want to share some of the aspects of the preacher’s call and ministry as they are presented in our text.
I. The Preacher’s Mandate (4:1-2a)
A. He is to be a Man of the Word.
B. He is to be a Master of the Winds.
C. He is to be Mindful of the Witnesses.
II. The Preacher’s Message (4:2b-4)
A. It Must Be a Convicting Message.
B. It Must Be a Confronting Message.
C. It Must Be a Comforting Message.
D. It Must Be a Compassionate Message.
E. It Must Be a Confirming Message.
III. The Preacher’s Ministry (4:5)
A. It Must Be a Ministry of Sobriety.
B. It Must Be a Ministry of Steadfastness.
C. It Must Be a Ministry of Sharing.
D. It Must Be a Ministry of Stability.
Ryans Creek Baptist Church
March 30, 2009
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Guest Speaker: John Doyle, Cape Town, South Africa
Sermon Title: Four Principles of a Healthy Church
Date: PM Service, March 29, 2009
Ryans Creek Baptist Church
March 16, 2009
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Volume 5: Sermon 38 (PM) Date: March 15, 2009
Title: Forgiveness
Text: Matthew 18:21-35
Theme: Fireproof Your Marriage
Thrust: Set aside your anger and forgive as the Lord forgave you.
1. Ten Observations About Forgiveness.
A. Forgiveness involves great compassion. “Don’t Keep Score”.
B. Set aside your anger.
C. God has forgiven us for a sin “debt” that we could not repay on our own.
D. Our transgressions against one another are small compared to our transgressions against God.
E. Even though our sin “debt” against God is more that we can repay, He chooses to forgive us because of His compassion.
F. Our sin “debt” is large because of our disobedience to God.
G. Despite our sin, God is willing to forgive us.
H. God is angry when we don’t forgive others.
I. God is concerned with how I treat others.
J. God expects us to forgive others as He has forgiven us.
2. Four Reasons Why I Should Forgive.
A. Unforgiveness gives Satan a foothold in our lives.
B. Forgiveness promotes peace.
C. We are not perfect.
D. Christ forgave me.
3. Seven Steps on How to Forgive.
A. Make a decision to forgive.
B. Say the words, “I forgive you”.
C. When you forgive, set aside your anger.
D. Forgive completely.
E. Forgive repeatedly.
F. Forgiving doesn’t mean forgetting.
G. Forgiving doesn’t mean trusting. “Forgiveness must be granted, not earned. Trust must be earned, not granted.”
Ryans Creek Baptist Church
March 8, 2009
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Volume 5: Sermon 36 (PM) Date: March 8, 2009
Title: Breaking Free of Parasites
Text: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13
Theme: Fireproof Your Marriage
Thrust: Learn the Lesson of Fighting Temptation
1. Three Truths About Temptation
A. Every Temptation You Face Has Been Faced by Others.
B. You Have Never Been Tempted by Something You Did Not Have the Power to Resist.
C. God Provides a Way Out of Every Temptation.
2. Three Kinds of Temptation (1 John 2:15-17)
A. The Cravings of Our Bodies
B. The Lust of Our Eyes
C. The Pride of Our Hearts
3. Seven Steps to Resisting Temptation
A. Pray to the Lord (Matthew 5:13)
B. Make a Covenant with Yourself (Job 31:1)
C. Look for a Way Out (1 Corinthians 10:13)
D. Divert Your Thoughts (2 Corinthians 10:5, Philippians 4:8)
E. Remove Yourself (2 Timothy 2:22)
F. Evaluate When You Fall (1 John 1:10)
G. Ask Forgiveness, Depend on the Lord, & Start Over (1 John 1:9, Lamentations 3:23)
Ryans Creek Baptist Church
March 1, 2009
RCBC Service Cancelled Today
Ryans Creek Baptist Church services are cancelled today due to poor weather and road conditions.