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Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Be's for Believers"
1. Psalm 32:11 Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous:
2. Psalm 100:4 Be thankful unto Him, and bless HIs name.
3. Proverbs 8:33 be wise, and refuse it not.
4. Luke 6:36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
5. Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted,
6. Hebrews 13:5 and be content with such things as ye have:
7. 1 Peter 3:8 be courteous:
8. Revelation 2:10 be thou faithful unto death,
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Abiding in His Presence"
I. The supremacy of His presence. Do you need strength, comfort, guidance, etc? Get in the presence of Jesus and you will find what you need.
II. The invitation to HIs presence. We've lied, we've cheated, we've sinned and yet we are invited into the presence of the Almighty God.
III. The consolation of His presence. There is nothing God needs from us and yet His love is without end.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"He is Able"
I. He is able to save us. Hebrews 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him...
II. He is able to secure us. John 10:29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
III. He is able to shelter us. Psalm 62:7 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
IV. He is able to settle us. Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"The Portrait of a Failure"
I. Cain failed in his religion. Religion won't save you, only Jesus can save you. Cain wanted salvation on his terms not God's terms.
II. Cain failed in his relationship to himself. We must give our actions and reactions to God. He failed to accept responsibility for his sin.
III. Cain failed in his relationship to his family. He was Adam's and Eve's firstborn son who hoped the best for him.
IV. Cain failed in life. He wasn't raised to be a fugitive and a vagabond. Cain went from God's presence when he chose to ignore God's way of presenting sacrifices.
You get to decide every day if you will be blessed or lose a blessing.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Abiding in Christ"
I. Abiding in Christ produces fruit. Galatians 5:22,23 If you are producing fruit it is apparent.
II. Abiding in Christ provides answers to prayer. He might not give you the answer you want but He will answer.
III. Abiding in Christ proves our relationship with Christ. He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. I John 2:6
IV. Abiding in Christ provides assurance of our salvation. And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. 1 John 2:28
V. Abiding in Christ provides power to live righteously. Walking with Christ will help you keep away from sin.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Be Amazing"
I. If we want to be amazing in the sight of God we must speak up so they can hear us.
II. Before they could hear someone had to preach. If you are saved God has done an amazing work in your life. Tell somebody.
III. Before he could preach somebody had to strengthen him. Does what you do strengthen or weaken the fellowship?
Bro. David Cook
"God Looks at Things Differently"
A look at servanthood through the widow who gave all.
I. She gave sancrificially. Thy will be done. Let go of it and God can bless it.
II. She gave willingly. She gave because she loved God. Do you tell or show God your love for Him?
III. She gave out of humility. What's your excuse for not serving? Great is Thy faithfulness.
Bro. David Cook
"What God Taught David"
I. Faith vs. fear. When troubles come don't run from God, run to God. Choose to worship God and honor God.
II. Faith vs. circumstances. God has chosen you for times like this. God is sufficient for every challenge and difficulty.
III. Faith vs. defeat. I still choose to believe in HIs mercy and ability. Only God can provide peace in storms.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Judge Righteous Judgment"
I. Don't judge with a double standard. If you show mercy you will be given mercy. Make mercy a habit.
II. Don't judge with a destructive spirit. Wrong is still wrong but pride is just as wrong as rebellion. Judge with a Christ-like attitude knowing you can be tempted.
III. Don't judge with a defective story. Check your own life before you judge others. Use discernment and gather the truth.
Pastor Enfinger
"Why Am I A Christian"
I. I am aware there is a power in this world higher than me. "In the beginning God"
II. I realize I have sinned and been condemned.
III. I need an outside power to help me daily.
IV. I realize God's goodness that leads us to repentance.
V. Because I know one day I will die.
VI. Because I want to go to heaven and see Jesus.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:3
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"What Is Your Life"
I. Life is a "time" which passes hastily. One day you will run out of time.
II. Life is a "task" that we must do faithfully. And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Colossians 3:23
III. Life is a "test" that we must endure courageously. choose you this day whom ye will serve...as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. from Joshua 24:15
IV. Life is a "trip" that we must journey trustingly. For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. Hebrews 11:10
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
"Presenting Yourself to God"
I. Present your mind. Philippians 2:5
II. Present your eyes. Psalm 141:8
III. Present your ears. Psalm 85:8
IV. Present your tongue. James 3:8
V. Present your hands. James 2:18
VI. Present your feet. Colossians 2:6
Pastor Enfinger
"To Be Like Jesus"
I. As Christians we should strive to be pure. Does sin bother you? There is no small sin.
II. As Christians we should strive to be honest. God is interested in what we say.
III. As Christians we should strive to be kind. Learn how to turn the other cheek.
IV. As Christians we should strive to be forgiving. Jesus was beaten and falsely accused and He opened not His mouth.
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"The Discouragement of Dry Holes"
I. The dry holes of "no water". Can slow you down so you understand He is all you need.
II. The dry holes of "bitter water". Don't stop when you get to a dry hole.
III. The dry holes make us appreciate "sweet water". The tree of Jesus, the cross of Calvary, makes all things new.
Whatever you are going through it didn't come to stay; it came to pass.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Godly Labor"
I. Labor for eternal things. John 6:27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life,
II. Labor of love. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love
III. Labor in the Word. 1 Timothy 5:17 especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
IV. Labor to enter into rest. Hebrews 4:11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
Acts 2:41a Then they that gladly received his word were baptized:
"Baptism Explained"
I. Who should be baptized. It is a picture of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
II. When should you get baptized. Believe in Christ - then get baptized. It is not part of the Gospel.
III. Why should we be baptized. To identify with Jesus and let everyone know that I am with Jesus.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"The Dilemma of Dead Ends"
1. Dead ends are God's way of "baiting the hook."
2. Dead ends prove God is the living God.
3. Dead ends bring honor and glory to God.
4. Dead ends sometimes cause us to respond wrongly.
5. Dead ends result in a correct response when we listen to God.
We don't see the hand of God in our lives becasue we never stop long enough to depend on Him.
Bro. Steve Avera
"How Readest Thou?"
1. How we read the Bible depends on what we believe about what we are reading. It is the word of God. 2 Peter 1:15-21
2. How we read the Bible depends on why we read the Bible. Study the Bible to learn the commands of the Lord so we can grow. 2 Timothy 2:15
3. How we read the Bible depends on the attitude of your heart while you are reading it. The Bible is the final authority in your life when it can change your direction. Matthew 11:15
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Blessed Benefits for Believers"
I. There is no condemnation. If you are saved you are right now washed in the blood of the Lamb.
II. There is no complication. On Sundays it is easy to remember that all things that all things work together for good, but it is also true on Tuesday.
III. We are more than a conqueror. To win and also receive benefits from the victory.
IV. These benefits are only for those who are believers. Turn to God through Jesus Christ and receive the blessings.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"The Discipline of Divine Detours"
I. Divine detours are for our protection. Prove our faith in little things so we are prepared for larger things.
II. Divine detours are for our direction. God will never leave us or forsake us.
III. Divine detours are for our sanctification. They help us become living examples of Jesus.
Thank God. Learn to trust Him.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Without Christ = Without God"
*Ephesians 2:12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
* John 10:30 I and my Father are one.
*John 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
*Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
*Tell others about your hope in Christ while there is time.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
Luke 19:29-40
"If a Donkey Can do it, so Can I"
God needs us, wants us, will take us, and will use us.
I. The donkey had to be bought. Exodus 13:13 1 Corinthians 6:20 The blood of Jesus Christ paid the price for my salvation from sin.
II. The donkey had to be brought. None of us got saved of ourselves.
III. The donkey had to be loosed. Ephesians 2:1 We had to be untied from the world, we can't have 2 masters, we have to be broken, we have to surrender to the will of the Master.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Spare Tire Religion"
I. A spare tire is usually the worst tire. Can't handle everyday life.
II. A spare tire is used only in an emergency. Only pray in crisis?
III. A spare tire is put on "at will". Need daily relationship with Jesus.
IV. A spare tire can be removed "at will". Church only doesn't make you right with God.
V. A spare tire looks good but can't handle the heat. Life needs God.
VI. A spare tire is not dependable. My hope is Christ the Foundation.
Look good but don't live good.
NO VIDEO due to power outage but the Holy Spirit power was still here with Pastor Enfinger and the congregation.
"Unto the Furtherance of the Gospel"
1. Trials can further the Gospel.
2. Trials can give time for more prayer.
3. Trials can reach people we wouldn't reach otherwise.
4. Trials can make people more bold.
For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, Philippians 1:19
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
Psalm 122:1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
"Glad"
I. I am glad there is a Lord.
II. Be glad that God is greater than our circumstances.
III. I am glad He allows us us to gather in His house and fellowship with Him.
IV. I am glad God invites us to come to Him and cast your cares on Him.
V. I am glad we have the freedom in this country to come together and worship Him.
VI. I am glad that I have a personal relationship with God.
He is not just THE God, He is my God.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
"IN Everything"
* It is the will of God that you rejoice in everything that hahppens.
* It is the will of God that we learn to trust Him in everything.
* Want to know the will of God? Give thanks.
* What can you thank God for? Make a list and tell somebody.
* Thank God first and foremost for salvation.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"In The Last Days"
v8 - Many people claim to be following Christ or speaking for Christ who are not.
v9 - Wars around the world and commotion in our lives. Don't be terrified.
v12 - Persecution will be part of the life of Christians.
vv27,28 - Rapture is when we meet Him in the air. Second coming is when He comes to the earth to reign.
vv34-36 - Take heed not to be overtaken with the cares of this world.
Mark 13:33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Blessed is the Nation Whose God is the Lord"
I. America has a great Christian heritage. All men are CREATED equal.
II. God has blessed America beyond other nations. Psalm 103:1,2 Some rich in other countries have less than some of the poor in America.
III. America is now drifting away from God. Even churches and Christian schools. Sin is being legalized.
IV. America, prepare to meet th God! Amos 4:12 The key is for you to get right and live the life.
The real problem isn't the White House or the State House, it is those who are not in God's house.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
"The Power of Prayer"
* How many days go by until your prayer time adds up to 1 hour?
* Prayer can change everything around us.
* Prayer can't be answered if it ins't prayed.
* Prayer by people like us stopped the sun, prevented rain for years, stopped the lions mouths.
* We as Christians need to have a giant prayer life.
James 5:17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"The Benefits of Tithing"
I. God will use you to be a blessing to the church - the house of God and the people of God.
II. God will bless you. You cannot outgive the God of heaven.
III. God defends you. Be faithful and give to God.
IV. God if faithful. He will be faithful to you. Learn to take God at His word.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"What Shall I do With Jesus?"
I. You can let Him in. Revelation 3:20 There are problems in our heart that cannot be fixed unless we let Jesus Christ in.
II. You can learn of Him. Matthew 11:28:29 It doesn't matter how long we have been saved there is still something we can learn.
III. You can love Him. John 21:17 Do you love Him more than you do the other things int his world?
IV. You can lift Him. John 12:32 Do we lift up our problems more than we lift up the One who solves our problems?
V. You can refuse Him. Jeremiah 6:16 Today we have decisions to make about Jesus.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Them That Trouble You"
Part 3: What should you do when people trouble you?
1. Love them. Matthew 5:43,44
2. Pray for them. Romans 12:19-21
3. Be kind to them.
4. Leave vengeance to God.
5. Forgive them. Colossians 3:13
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"In The Line of Fire"
1. Don't blame God. Just because you have trouble doesn't mean God is mad at you.
2. Submit to God's plan for our lives. Continually pray for others and remain faithful to God.
3. Serve God. May God give us grace to serve Him even in bad times.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"To Whom Shall We Go?"
I. To whom will you go in time of trouble? There will come a time in your life when you will need the church.
II. To whom will you go in time of death? The local body of believers provide fellowship, strength, prayers, concern, and dedication.
III. To whom will you go when all else fails? The church is not what you need for salvation, but you can find God when you get to church.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Them That Trouble You"
I. How do people trouble us?
A. They tempt us. Proverbs 1:10
B. They deceive us. Proverbs 19:27
C. They persecute us. 2 Timothy 3:12
D. They offend us. Luke 17:1
E. They hinder us. Galatians 5:7
II. Why do people trouble us?
A. Some are not saved. 2 Thessalonians 3:2
B. Some are backslidden. Proverbs 14:14
C. Some are carnal. 1 Corinthians 3:3
D. Some are deceived. Proverbs 19:27
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
1 Peter 1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
"Why Heartaches Come?"
I. Heartaches come to prove our faith.
II. Heartaches come in order to purify our character.
III. Heartaches come to personalize our ministry toward others. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"God Knows"
I. God knows who and what you love. v10-For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name,
II. God knows the good you have done in the past. v10-in that ye have ministered to the saints,
III. God knows what you are doing now. v10- and do minister..
IV. God will reward you. v15-And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
1 John 2:6 " He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked."
"Walking Like Jesus Walked"
I. Hebrews 4:15 His walk was a holy walk. We can't be perfect, but don't settle for mediocrity.
II. Acts 10:38 His walk was a helpful walk. If you spend all your time doing good you won't have time to do bad.
III. John 8:29 His walk was an honest walk. God show me Your will and I will do my best to please You.
IV. Luke 9:51 His walk was an humble walk. He knew what fate awaited Him in Jerusalem.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
Galatians 5:14
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
"Love Thy Neighbor"
v1 Help those who are overtaken in a fault.
v2 Ease the load of others and help bear their burdens.
v7 If you help now you may receive help when your load is heavy.
v9 Do what's right no matter the blessings.
v10 Especially try to good to other Christians even if you don't agree with them.
v14 Glory in the cross of Jesus.
v17 There ought to be something in your life your neighbor can see and know you love Jesus.
We might not go to a foreign country, but we can love our neighbor.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"When Christ Is All"
I. When Christ is all - you will have faith in Him. Romans 5:1 Christ is all in salvation.
II. When Christ is all - you will have fellowship with Him. 1 John 1:3 The closer we get to God the closer we get to each other.
III. When Christ is all - you will be faithful to Him. 1 Corinthians 4:2 To hear "Well done Good and faithful servant" you must have been that.
IV. When Christ is all - you will be fruitful for Him. Colossians 1:10 Previous faithfulness results in present faithfulness.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
"Four Steps of a Godly Walk"
I. (v2) The step of humility. We think God owes us something. We trust God even in the difficulties of our life.
II. (v3,11,12) The step of harmony. There are some frivolous issues in the life of the church that don't need to split the church.
III. (v17-19) The step of holiness. We need to have a desire to be more like Christ today than we were yesterday.
IV. (v12) The step of hope. We are not what we one day will be. I Corinthians 15:51-58
Bro. Patrick Hayes
Berean Armed Forces Ministry
"God, what can I do to worship You?"
Can you imagine God seeking something from us? v. 23b "for the Father seeketh such to worship him."
Psalm 138:1,2 "I will" praise Thee. "I will" sing praise unto Thee. "I will" worship and praise.
The woman at the well went out and worshipped by telling and taking the Word of God to the men of the city.
You can worship by taking God's Word to those who need it.
Isaiah 44:1-3,13-17 Don't take God's blessings and make them a god.
Bro. Patrick Hayes
Berean Armed Forces Ministry
"The Hope For America"
Matthew 9:35-38 Jesus was a teacher, preacher, and God become man.
Luke 8:3-8 We better start hearing and doing something about what we are hearing.
Proverbs 14:34 What righteousness exalts a nation?
Genesis 15:1-6 The key to America is His righteousness imputed to us sinners.
Luke 17:10-17 Where do you fit in this parable?
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"UNITY - What holds us together?"
I. We have a common past. All of us have a sinful past.
II. We have a common experience. Born again by the shed blood of Jesus Christ.
III. We have a common call. A call to separation, a call of salvation, and a call to service.
IV. We have a common destination. We have a place called heaven made by the hand of Jesus.
Enjoy being a part of the Body of Christ.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Consider the Source"
I. Source #1 Jonah 1:1-4 Some storms are in fact the result of God's judgment.
II. Source #2 Job 14:1 The result of natural occurrences. Help me not to get angry.
III. Source #3 John 9:1-3 Sometimes we have to go through difficult times so that God can get the glory.
IV. Source #4 James 1:14,15 Some storms do come as the result of our own making.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"The Power of the Church"
I. The principle builder of the church. The church was built upon the Rock of Peter's faith. It is Jesus' church...follow Him.
II. The protective umbrella of the church. The devil has no stronghold that the power of God cannot tear down.
III. The productivity of the church. The local church should have a profound effect on eternity.
Thank God that we are empowered by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Victory Through Adversity"
All Men of God - Paul, Barnabas, John Mark, Silas.
Let's get busy serivng Him.
Help us to always exalt Jesus above adversity and trials.
Pastor Weslely Enfinger
"Honoring Our Heavenly Father"
I. Our Father. God is our personal Father and He has assumed responsibility for His children.
II. Who art in heaven. He is eternal and will be our Father forever.
III. Hallowed be Thy Name. God is Holy, He is Righteous, He is the God, He is to be reverenced.
IV. Thy kingdom come. God has all authority and we accept that as His creatures.
V. Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven. We are acknowledging that He has a plan for our life that will never contradict the Bible.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
Luke 15:20-24 The Father was more concerned with restoration than retribution.
"The Qualities of a Good Father"
I. Devotion. Proverbs 20:7 Devoted to God and his children.
II. Discipline. Proverbs 3:12 Must be willing to receive discipline from their Heavenly Father and then we can discipline our children.
III. Direction. Proverbs 4:1 Offers guidance and instruction to his children and able to receive instruction from others.
IV. Diligence. Proverbs 11:27 Stays faithful to the task and diligent to please God with every step.
Happy Father's Day!
Bro. Dexter Truesdell
"Springs in the Valleys"
God puts springs in every valley.
1. The springs of God's presence. If you can find and connect with God in the valley you will have fulness of joy. Psalm 16:11
2. There's a spring of God's purpose. You might be in the valley to hear God. Exodus 3
3. There's the spring of God's place for us. John was exiled in the Isle of Patmos when he received the Revelation. Revelation 1:9
4. There's the spring of God's power. Everything depends on the Spirit working through us. 2 Corinthians 12:9
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"A Mixed Up Mess"
I. Her priorities were mixed up. She wanted her life to be easier in the here and now.
II. Her emotions were mixed up. They were founded on external things that can't be controlled.
III. Her religion was mixed up. It's not where or how you worship but Who you worship.
IV. Her understanding was mixed up. She was speaking to the Creator and didn't realize it.
V. Her mixed up mess was corrected when she surrendered her life to the Master.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Some Things You Cannot Find In Hell"
I. There will be no fire extinguisher in Hell. Mark 9:44
II. There will be no water fountain in Hell.
III. There will be no light switch in Hell. Matthew 8:12
IV. There will be no church house in Hell.
V. There will be no soul-winner in Hell.
VI. There will be no exit in Hell.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Dealing With Discouragement"
I. Who gets discouraged. Everyone - parents, pastors, children. Matthew 11:28,29
II. What causes discouragement. Actions or inactions of others. Numbers 32:6,7
III. What happens when we get discouraged. Proverbs 13:12
IV. How do we encourage ourself. Remember past blessings. I Samuel 30:6
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"God is Faithful"
I. I Peter 4:19 He is faithful to His creation.
II. Deuteronomy 7:9 He is faithful to His covenant.
III. I Thessalonians 5:24 He is faithful to His calling.
IV. Psalm 119:86 He is faithful in His commandments.
V. I John 1:9 He is faithful to His cleansing.
Aren't you glad God is more faithful than you are.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Three Kinds of 'Uppers' in Today's Church"
I. Beater Uppers. What's yours is mine and I'm gonna get it. How do you treat your fellow church members?
II. Passer Uppers. What's mine is mine and I'm gonna keep it. Too many Christians don't want to change their world.
III. Helper Uppers. What's mine is mine but I'm going to share it with you. Having compassion and showing compassion.
We will come in contact with those who need the love of God.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; Philippians 3:10
"Dealing With Problems"
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Running to Win"
I. Run to win the prize. Finish the race God has set before us.
II. Run with purpose. What is your purpose in attending church or witnessing? Serve Him with a joyful heart.
III. Run with purity. God help me be effective. Because we love Him we follow His path.
Be the best you can be at whatever He has called you to.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Satan's Hindrances"
I. Satan hinders God's people.
A. Discouragement
B. Distractions
C. Doubt
D. Division
II. Satan hinders God's work. He will hinder your work by leading you away from a surrendered life.
III. Satan hinders the lost from getting saved.
A. Being religious but not getting saved.
B. Being better than others but not being saved.
C. Enjoying sinfulness more than salvation.
D. Letting pride keep you from salvation.
E. Thinking you have tomorrow to get saved.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead
"Love Lifted Me"
I. The love of God lifted me to salvation. You didn't get saved because you loved God, but because He loved you. Romans 3:20
II. The love of God lifts us to service. When we love God and understand how much God loves us it is a joy to serve Him. Psalm 100:2
III. The love of God lifts us to separation. We should not let the world set our standards. II Corinthians 6:17
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"God's Memorials"
I. The Israelites were commanded by God to remember their forefathers.
II. Christians are expected to remember the sacrifice of our Savior. "This do in remembrance of Me."
III. Americans are expected to remember our fallen.
IV. As Christian Americans we need to remember those who are falling.
Those who die without Jesus spend an eternity in Hell.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Bloody Hands"
I. What causes bloody hands? We need to get the Gospel to a lost and dying world.
II. What are our most frequent excuses?
A. I don't have the gift of evangelism.
B. The task is too great.
C. Others will do it.
D. I don't know enough to witness.
E. I am scared to death.
F. I can't find anyone to witness to.
We need to get serious about telling people how to get saved.
Tuesday 5/19
Bro. Glen Ketchum
Rock of Ages Prison Ministry
Alabama
Wednesday 5/20
Bro. Ken Kraich
Seaport Ministries
Mobile, AL
Bro. Steve Avery
Keynote Speaker
Tuesday 5/19 and Wednesday 5/20
Missionary to the Philippines
Sunday 5/17
Bro. Dave Cook
Missionaries/Church Planters in Manitoba, Canada
Monday 5/18
Bro. Dennis Potter
Outcast Ministries
Loxley, AL
Bro. Steve Avery
Keynote Speaker
Sunday 5/17 and Monday 5/18
Missionary to the Philippines
Bro. Steve Avery
"Here's The Thing"
1. The attitude that God desires in all of His servants. God wants us to have a willing heart - not "got" to, but "get" to.
2. The availability of that which we possess. God is not concerned about what we would do with what we might have. All we possess available unto the Lord.
3. The all important truth that we must get started. The called people couldn't get started until the people had given the gifts to make it possible.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Absolutes of Prayer"
I. v9 Pray with an absolute assurance that you are saved and that God is your Father who is still in control.
II. v10 Pray with absolute surrender to His will.
III. v11 Pray with absolute dependence on God to give daily bread.
IV. v12,v14 Pray with absolute knowledge that we are right with God and men. Unconfessed sin will hinder prayer.
V. v13 Pray with absolute hatred for those things that God hates
VI. v13 Pray with absolute realization that the glory and power and kingdom is God's.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
The Congregation's Favorite Verses
Psalm 55:6 And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.
Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Romans 12:1,2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Behold, His Mother Stood Without"
I. Mothers in the Bible
A. Samson's mother Judges 13:3
B. Samuel's mother Hannah 1 Samuel 1
C. Moses's mother Jacobed Exodus 2
D. John the Baptist's mother Elizabeth Luke 1
II. Mary the mother of Jesus
A. Mary was at the first miracle. John 2:1
B. Mary was at the cross. John 19:25
C. Mary was with the apostles. Acts 1:14
We should honor our mothers because Jesus honored HIs mother. John 19:26,27
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Do You Believe in Prayer?"
I. v5 Prayer is to be presupposed. There is to be a reason for your praying.
II. v6 Prayer is to be private. Prayer is a conversation between you and God.
III. v7 Prayer is to be pointed. You are knocking on the door of heaven.
IV. v10 Prayer is to be powerful. It brings about God's will in our life.
V. v15 Prayer has prerequisites. Helping others as we want God to help us.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Depending Upon the Rock"
I. When you are fighting the battles of life you can not always depend on your leaders to fight for you.
A. Your leaders sometimes get weary.
B. Your leaders don't always lead correctly.
C. Your leaders might not always be available.
II. When you are fighting the battles of life you can not always depend on the moral support from those around you.
III. You can always depend on the Rock.
A. The Rock provides salvation.
B. The Rock provides shelter.
C. The Rock provides satisfaction.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Profession, but No Possession"
I. There is no change 2 Corinthians 5:17
II. There is no charity I Corinthians 13
III. There is no chastening Hebrews 12:8
IV. There is no cleansing John 13:11
V. There is no comfort John 14:16
VI. There is no communication Galatians 6:6
VII. There is no congregating Hebrews 2:12
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
Matthew 21:22 - “And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
"Powerful Prayer"
I. Prayer is activated by faith. It is not enough just to pray, but to pray believing.
II. Prayer is accelerated by faithfulness. The more we are faithful in the little things the more it pleases Him to give us what we are asking for.
III. Prayer is accompanied by praise. Paul and Silas were in prison and they found something to praise God for.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"The Faithful Few"
I. v3 The few are always present. You've received the Word.
II. v4 The few are few. Not everybody is listening for God.
III. v2 The few need encouragement. Strengthen the things which remain.
IV. v4 The few are known of God. Better to be recognized by God and not by men.
V. v4 God will reward the few. They shall walk with me in white.
Be one of the few who determines to be like Jesus.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Hold Fast!"
I. What does it mean to "hold fast"? Realize the importance of what you have.
II. What are some things we should "hold fast"?
A. Hold fast to your relationship with Jesus Christ.
B. Hold fast to your Bible.
C. Hold fast to our church.
III. What happens when we don't "hold fast"?
You will lose your joy, your testimony, your family, the strength of your church.
When we don't hold fast we let our Savior down.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"The Power of Prayer"
I. Prayer can heal the sick. God sometimes gets more honor helping us in our infirmity than in healing our infirmity.
II. Prayer forgives the past. Praying for others changes us, too.
III. Prayer can overcome life. Philippians 1:19 We need the prayers of our fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord as well as we need the Holy Spirit.
III. Prayer can do much. Do you pray effectively and fervently?
How much time do you spend in prayer?
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"Baptism"
1. The obligation of baptism. We get baptized in obedience to Jesus.
2. The explanation of baptism. Baptism is a public declaration of what has already happened to you.
3. The participation of baptism. Baptism is for everyone who trusts Jesus.
Pastor Wesley Enfinger
"The Importance of Faithfulness."
I. Don't let go, you may be the only one holding the rope. You can never assume that someone else is doing what God has called you to do. Exodus 17:12
II. Don't let go, the basket may be about to touch ground anyway. The longer you serve the closer you are to the finish line. 2 Thessalonians 3:13
III. Don't let go, there may be another Paul in the basket. Don't be disappointed or discouraged. I Thessalonians 5:24