“Why Do You Believe in Jesus” (AM) June 7, 2009

Guest Speaker: James Parker

“A Soul Winner’s Tools” (PM) May 31, 2009

A. Prayer List
B. Pocket New Testament
C. Salvation Tract
D. Dependence Upon Holy Spirit

Special Guest Speaker - Steve Sellers, Alabama Baptist Children’s Home (AM) May 31, 2009

Alabama Baptist Children’s Home and Family Ministries’ mission is to protect, nurture, and restore children and families through Christ-centered services. Their website can be found at www.abchome.org/.

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.

(continued from 5/24/09 AM service outline)

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)

Volume 5: Sermon 47 (AM) 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.

I. Exalt the Savior (2:22-36)
     A. Tell of His Accreditation (2:22)
     B. Tell of His Crucifixion (2:23)
     C. Tell of His Resurrection (2:24-32)
     D. Tell of His Exaltation (2:33-36)
II. Exposit the Scriptures (2:17-21; 25-28; 33-36)
     A. Joel 2:28-32
     B. Psalm 16:8-11
     C. Psalm 110
III. Edify the Saints (2:42-47)
     A. Be a Teaching Church (2:42)
     B. Be a Loving Church (2:42)
     C. Be a Praying Church (2:42-43)
     D. Be a Giving Church (2:44-45)
     E. Be a Worshipping Church (2:46-47)
IV. Embrace the Spirit (2:14-21, 33, 38)
     A. Welcome the Spirit as Promise (2:14-21, 33)
     B. Welcome the Spirit as a Gift (2:38)
V. (Provided in PM service)

AWANA Award Night

Volume 5: Sermon 46 (AM) May 17, 2009

Title: A Heartless Prophet
Text: Jonah 4
Theme: Returning to God
Thrust: The way we fully understand ourselves is to compare our self-interests with God’s sacrificial love.

I. Jonah’s Objection (4:1-3)
His complaint revealed his rebellious heart.
     A. He Tried to Correct God (4:2)
     B. He Refused to Participate (4:2)
     C. He Was Angry (4:2)
     D. He Valued His Reputation (4:3)

II. God’s Object Lesson (4:4-9)
The plant revealed his divided heart.
     A. The Wait (4:5)
     B. The Weed (4:6)
     C. The Worm (4:7)
     D. The Wind (4:8)
     E. The Word (4:9)

III. God’s Objective (4:10-11)
His forgiveness revealed His loving heart.
     A. God Corrects Jonah’s Lack of Compassion
     B. God Clarifies His Love and Compassion

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)

Volume 5: Sermon 44 (AM) May 10, 2009

Title: A Christian Mother’s Greatest Joy
Text: 3 John 1-4
Theme: Mother’s Day
Thrust: In this text, several discoveries are made about Christian mothers.

I. A Christian Mother’s Love. (v.1)
     A. Emotional
     B. Positional
II. A Christian Mother’s Prayer. (v.2)
     A. A Prayer for Prosperity
     B. A Prayer for Health
     C. A Prayer for the Soul
III. A Christian Mother’s Rejoicing. (v.3-4)
     A. A Christian Mother’s Teaching
     B. A Christian Mother’s Training
     C. A Christian Mother’s Treasure

Jesus Completed our Salvation on the Cross

Three Glorious Benefits:
      A. Atonement for Sin
      B. Accepted by God
      C. Assurance of Salvation