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Nov 28, 2021

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Novermber 28 | The Characters of Christmas
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November 28, 2021 | Dwayne Pitre
"The Characters of Christmas"
Matthew 2:1-12

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭2:1-12‬‬
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.

1. A disturbed response
When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him (v3).

2. A disinterested response
…and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:
“‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler
who will shepherd my people Israel’” (vv4-6).

3. A devoted response
And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense, and myrrh (v11).

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Istrouma Baptist Church (BR)
Nov 21, 2021

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Novermber 21 | Let's Give Thanks!
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November 21, 2021 | Tim Keith
"Let's Give Thanks!"
Psalm 100:1-5 (CSB)

Declaration of Independence
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights . . ." Declaration of Independence
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights . . ."

". . .with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."

George Washington 1789
"By the President of the United States of America. A proclamation: Whereas, it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor, and

"Whereas, Both Houses of Congress have by their joint committee requested me to recommend to the people of the United States a day of Public Thanksgiving and Prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God. . .’

"Now, Therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the benevolent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be..." "Whereas, Both Houses of Congress have by their joint committee requested me to recommend to the people of the United States a day of Public Thanksgiving and Prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God. . .’

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭100:1-5‬‬
Let the whole earth shout triumphantly to the Lord! Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Acknowledge that the Lord is God. He made us, and we are his— his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name. For the Lord is good, and his faithful love endures forever; his faithfulness, through all generations.

SING
v. 2b

Psalm 98:4 "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord."

SHOUT
v. 1

SERVE
v. 2a

Matthew 25:40, Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of Mine, you did for Me."

SURRENDER
v.3

SHOW THANKS
v.4-5

Psalm 103:10 "He has not dealt with us as our sins deserve or repaid us according to our iniquities.” Psalm 103:10 "He has not dealt with us as our sins deserve or repaid us according to our iniquities.”

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Istrouma Baptist Church (BR)
Nov 14, 2021

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Novermber 14 | Understand Overcome
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November 14, 2021  | Tim Keith
"Ephesians: A Final Word"
Revelation 2:1-7 (CSB)

‭‭Revelation‬ ‭2:1-7‬‬
“Write to the angel of the church in Ephesus: Thus says the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and who walks among the seven golden lampstands: I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot tolerate evil people. You have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and you have found them to be liars. I know that you have persevered and endured hardships for the sake of my name, and you have not grown weary. But I have this against you: You have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember then how far you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. Otherwise, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. Yet you do have this: You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. “Let anyone who has ears to hear listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭22:37-38‬‬
He said to him, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and most important command.

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭22:39‬‬
The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.

Remember

Survey – Thom Rainer: “Why do you think many churches aren’t as evangelistic as they once were?” Survey – Thom Rainer: “Why do you think many churches aren’t as evangelistic as they once were?”

1. Christians have no sense of urgency to reach lost people.

2. Church membership today is more about getting my needs met rather than reaching the lost.

3. Our churches are no longer houses of prayer equipped to reach the lost.

4. Our churches have too many activities; they are too busy to do the things that really matter.

Repent

‭‭Acts‬ ‭4:31-33‬‬
When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God boldly. Now the entire group of those who believed were of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but instead they held everything in common. With great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on all of them.

‭‭Acts‬ ‭5:14‬‬
Believers were added to the Lord in increasing numbers — multitudes of both men and women.

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Istrouma Baptist Church (BR)
Nov 7, 2021

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Novermber 7 | Understand Overcome
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November 7, 2021  | Tim Keith
"Sword of the Spirit"
Ephesians 6:17 (CSB)

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6:17‬‬
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit  — which is the word of God.

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4:12‬‬
For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Read the Word

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119:11‬‬
I have treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you.

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‭‭John‬ ‭17:17‬‬
Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.

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Anger
Ecclesiastes 7:9 – Anger abides in the heart of fools

Greed
1 Timothy 6:10 – the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil

Worry
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;  in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Lust
Galatians 5:16 – Walk in the Spirit, and you will not fulfill the lust of the flesh

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