Sherman First Baptist Church Messages

Christ came as promised but not as expected; that should make us wonder, believe, and ponder.  (Text: Luke 2:15.20)

Advent teaches us not to base our joy on present circumstances but on the future promises. (Text: Luke 2.9-10)

Advent reminds us that God is still accomplishing his plan according tHiHis purpose and His timing.  (Text: Ephesians 1.9-10)

Advent teaches us to wait in the mess for Christ’s return with patience and hope. (Text: Romans 8.18-25)

The Church must be a place where compassion, kindness, patience, love are given and received because they are the people whom God has chosen, sanctified, and dearly loves. (Text: Colossians 3.11-17)

God uses His Word to teach and encourage His people to live in harmony with one another and so give Him glory. (Text: Romans 15.4-7)

Seek to please your neighbor for his spiritual good, for the building up of the Body, and for the glory of God.  (Text: Romans 15.1-7)

We do damage to the Body of Christ when we force our Christian liberty in non-essentials on those who have no faith. (Text: Romans 14.13-23)

We build up the body by welcoming the members and not passing judgment on them for being different. (Text: Romans 14.1-13)

Genuine love is measured by our actions not our feelings.   (Text: Romans  12.9-10; 1 Corinthians 13)

You need the body, and the body needs you. (Text: Romans 12.3-8; 1 Corinthians 12.14-27)

Guard the sacred trust and keep it just as it was entrusted to you. (Text: 1 Timothy 6.20-21)

View your wealth as a rich blessing and a great opportunity. (Text: 1 Timothy 6.17-19)

Live the present life in light of the one to come. (text: 1 Timothy 6.11-16)

Your attitude about money reveals your attitude about life, which determines how you understand the purpose of godliness. (Text: 1 Timothy 6.6-10)

You need good teachers because you are affected by who they are and by what they teach. (Text: 1 Timothy 6.3-5)

Guest Preacher Leon Ben-EzraText: John 17.3

The Christian life is one of service. The Gospel frees us but also enables us to serve. As free people, we should humbly serve and show full respect for the sake of our God’s name, the teaching, and our beloved brothers. (Text: 1 Timothy 6.1-2)

Care for your church by holding the pastor in honor and with accountability. (Text: 1 Timothy 5.17-25)

We must reflect our Father’s concern and care for the needy among us and are responsible to care for the neediest among us both individually and collectively.  (Text: 1 Timothy 5.8-16)