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Jahovah Nissi, The LORD is my Banner: Exodus 17

John leads the congregation through an examination of Jahovah Nissi (the LORD is my Banner) as presented in Exodus chapter 17 when Moses and Joshua defeat Amalek.

The Jesus Paul Preached, Acts 17:18

Brother D.O. Foster leads the congregation through an examination of Paul’s Preaching.

Colossians 1:15-20, Jesus is King

John Elkins, challenges the congregation to submit to Jesus as King and head of the body by exalting the character of Christ.

Note: There is only a partial sermon recorded. The last 5 minutes of the sermon are missing. However, may the Lord bless you with what is there.

The Charasmatic Kingdom. Acts 2:1-12

Greg Smith answers the questions that follow the story of Pentecost. What was Pentecost, what did it mean, and what does it mean for believers today.

Traitors Deserters and Others Like Us! Acts 1:15-26

The treason of Judas and the selection of his replacement, Matthias, offer us strong lessons in both the dangers of unresponsiveness and the wonders of God’s great grace.

Jahovah Rapha, Exodus 15:22-26

John explains that Jesus is Jahovah Rapha (the LORD who heals) and that Jesus can cleanse your soul.

Basic Training, Acts 1:12-14

Greg Smith illuminates three critical essentials for the Kingdom’s army. The required tactical gear includes 1: Obedience, 2: Unity, and 3: Prayer.

YHWH

John examines the name YHWH (The LORD, or I AM) as it relates to our identity.

The Kingdom Hope, Acts 1:9-11

Greg Smith calls the congregation to look heavenward in light of the everyday trials of life.

I John 5:7-21, Conclusion to I John

John concludes his study on I John through an examination of chapter 5:13-21.

The Kingdom’s Power, Acts 1:4-8

Greg Smith leads the congregation in a thorough understanding of the Kingdom’s power in the life of a believer.

I John 5:6-12, What will be said of you?

John challenges the youth of first baptist brazoria to examine their pursuits in light of eternity. What will be said of you when you die?

The Kingdom Lives, Acts 1:3

Greg Smith leads the congregation to understanding that the Kingdom is alive in the people of God.

I John 5:1-6

John leads the congregation through an examination of 1 John 5:1-6.

The Kingdom Has Come, Acts 1:1-3

Greg Smith leads the congregation through the begining of the book of Acts. Greg challenges the congregation to join in the clash of kingdoms and be on mission with Christ.

Modern Day Acts

FBC Brazoria was privilaged to have Dr. Jim Slack as a guest speaker this past sunday. 05/25/08. Dr. Slack has a Ph.D. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Field Strategy Services and Assessments Consultant/Analyst for IMB. This is his 41st year of ministry with the IMB, 25 of which were spent as a missionary to the Philippines. Most of his time is now focused on research and CPM strategy development. Dr. Slack is a missiologist, ethnographer, demographer, and an international speaker. He is an expert on church planting movements and communicating the Gospel, teaching people to communicate the gospel in an Oral Cultures setting.

I John 4:7-21, Do you love like Christ?

John leads the congregation through an examination of I John 4:7-21 and poses the question do you know God’s love?

Communion Sunday

Greg Smith leads the congregation through a self examination before taking communion.

Note: The sermon was presented throughout the service with songs interspersed in between speaking. All this culminated in the taking of communion

I John 4:1-6, Test the Spirits

John leads the congregation into an examination of I John, encouraging the congregation to test themselves and insure authenticity.

The Ministry of Parenthood

In this mother’s day message, brother Greg leads the congregation to a proper understanding of the role of parents in the lives of their children.

I John 3:18-24, The Walk

Through an examination of I John 3:18-24, John urges students to live a life in love with God.

Faith Factor

Greg Smith challenges the congregation to step out and be people of faith.

Note: before and after the sermon is a short drama involving two couples. The first do not go to church and the man sits on a couch changing channels, unattentive to his wife, while she shares with him about her day. The second couple is a Christian couple that attends FBC Brazoria. The wife talks to the husband while he reads his bible unattentive to his wife’s words. The drama at the end only involves the church going couple.

I John 3:11-18, Do You Love?

John challenges the congregation to examine themselves in light of what I John 3:11-18 says. He poses the question, do you love?

SHAPE

Greg Smith teaches the congregation that we are each individually unique and equiped for the ministry God has called us to do.

I John 2:28-3:10, Walk Towards Christ

John challenges the congregation to examine themselves and calls them to repent.

Ministry… who, me?

Greg Smith challenges the congregation to stretch their understanding of ministry to include their walk, life and mission beyond the church and our programs. Following the thought process of Ephesians 2:1-10 Greg explains that we were brought to life in Christ so that we might do ministry.

Question and Answer Night 4, 2008

John answers “how do we know God is telling us the truth about himself?” And “what does it mean when it says the dead in Christ will rise first at the second coming when compared to ‘today you will be with me in paradise?’” Next week the congregation will return to our study of the book of I John.

God’s Vission, Live It

Greg Smith continues to outline God’s vission for the church and its people. He explains that we need to live in the revelation of God.

The Song of Songs

John examines american dating and then moves to take look at the song of solomon chapters 4,5, and 8. Through the Song of Solomon John explains what kind of man or woman the students aught to aspire to become for their future spouse.

God’s Vission, Catch It

Greg Smith teaches the congregation at FBC Brazoria what it means to grasp God’s vission as a church. Examining Proverbs, Greg shows that it is the revelation of God that is required in order for a people not to perish.