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Sunday September 6, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Psalm 34, Psalm 23, 1 John
He has the same character! He is the same now as at any time! Fear nothing but fear God! Live the life without fear! Fear him and nothing else! We fear by choice! Do not fear people, death, disease or tomorrow! Fear is distracting and destructive! Be very focused. Love the brethren. God is love. If we live in fear today we will not be the witness we need to be today!
Sunday August 23, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Psalm 11:1, Joshua 1:9, Hebrews 4:13
We have simple principles to stand upon. Be in his word. Be in his house. Pray. His blessings come every time we need them! Be steady and courageous because God is with us always! Know that nothing is hid from God! God is not surprised! He doesn't say "Why I didn't know that! Know that He has pleasure in our obedience! He will bless those that practice righteousness!
Sunday August 15, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Acts 26:15-21
God is our source of help. When Jesus called his last Apostle it was visual, humbling, audible and credible! Paul repented that day as we should having this light of God's word! By Christ's power live a life of freedom! Set aside a time to pray for encouragement, boldness and perseverance. God gives us the power to stand, speak and serve him!
Sunday August 9, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Acts 2, 1 Thessalonians, 1 Peter
Repent! Be baptized in the name of Jesus! Conform to the character of Jesus! Be as Christ! God has not called you unto uncleanness but to holiness! He would not instruct us to be holy if we were not able through his power! He gives us the power to love the unlovable!
Sunday August 2, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
2 Corinthians, 1 John, James
We are all as dead without Christ! With Christ is life! We need to love him . He loves us unconditionally! God does not change, We change! He is unchangeable! He is not doing a new thing!
Sunday July 26, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Proverbs 3:1-10
This word illuminates, inspires and instructs. God's word gives us a hope for the future! Sometimes we don't want to be a willing and learning people. Take time to read God's word each day! Our society has chosen an ignorance of truth! Seeking the truth is profitable! There is absolute truth and absolute wrong! Without wisdom all of our knowledge does nothing! Proverbs 3: let thine heart keep my commandments
Sunday July 19, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Philippians 4, 1 Peter 1:8, Genesis 24, John 16:24
Jesus brings hope to the hopeless! Joy to the joyless! Comfort and joy in the knowledge of Jesus! Ask in his name and he will give yo just what you need! Commitment to God is the secret to our joy! Sin can block your joy! Don't let sin keep you from joy! Repent!
Turn from it!
Sunday July 12, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Genesis 24
The farther you stay out from God the Devil will try to keep you and further if he can! Flee youthful lust and avoid foolish and unlearned questions without answers! Men's guidance is fleeting! Don't live in the flesh live in the Spirit! We don't want to wait on God. We want it now! Take him at his word! Wait on him! See God, Acknowledge his provision, Resolve to do his will! Claim God's promises!
Sunday July 5, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Nehemiah 9:9, Matthew 11:4, Acts 1:8
Be a rebel a nonconformist to this world! Be a Christian and Christ follower! Teenagers rebel! Be a Christian! Unlike the world! Revival is a humble devotion to God. Know your place in the relationship and know that he God and you are not! Have an earnest prayer toward God! He knows all things about you. Take time to know something about him! Live Holy! Hold fast to the perfection of your faith! Be persistent in your Christian living!
Highlights
We are memorizing Philippians chapter 4 verses 4,5,6,7 this year and recite these verses together in morning service. Verse 8 will be added in the last quarter.
Sunday June 27, 2009
Annual Community Worship Service
The Bunker Hill First Baptist, Free Will Baptist and United Methodist Churches worshipped together at the Fire Department. A picnic fellowship followed at the First Baptist Church. All three churches delivered a 15-20 minute sermon which were well received by more than 140 worshipers.
Sermon excerpts follow in the order they were spoken.
Pastor Chuck Lane - Guided by Authenticity - Reference James 1:19-27
Someone here may not be living an authentic Christian life. We accept him as master and offer to be his servant. How can we dare to fail to be the Christian we are called to be! Do what the word of God says in this book! Understand the importance of authenticity in faith!
Chris Burke - Guided by Humility - Reference James 3:1-12
Who has control of our words? God or men? Our words give life or death! If you hear only nice things from the pulpit and never things you need to hear run to another church where your heart can still be convicted! We are accountable for every word we speak!
Pastor Bill Sheets - Guided by Love - 1 Corinthians 13
People should see love and know love and know why we love! The love of Jesus should be seen in our sanctuaries! Love has to be the "why" we do things! Consider why and what we do because we love. There must be a difference in our motives than the world's self interest or satisfaction. Love! Jesus! Must be that motivation!
Sunday June 21, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Joshua 24, Deuteronomy 6
Calvin Coolidge declared Father's Day the third Sunday in June. A day to honor all fathers. Firm, fair, compassionate and truthful. Truth found in God's word! Fathers that choose well choose Jesus! Choose this day whom you will serve! You may have to stand alone when you serve and seek God. Joshua was an example of a priest in his home. Pray and be in close contact with God. Basic education is found in Deuteronomy 6. Have a plan for your family! Desire God for them!
Sunday June 14, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Acts 4
Barnabas had a compassionate heart and was a man full of the Holy Ghost. He was a man of integrity and shared what he possessed. He is a great example of an encourager. Be an encouragement to others. Jesus is seen in us when we encourage one another.
Sunday June 7, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Acts1, 2, 4
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On the day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit descended on the 120 believers who had gathered in the Upper Room to pray. The dynamic power of the Holy Spirit was poured out on every one of them! We go to Calvary for pardon and Pentecost for personal power! That Holy Ghost power is present today! He works in the lives of Christians everywhere. Is He working in your life today? Trust Jesus today!
Sunday May 31, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference John 20:20, Jeremiah 3, Revelation 11
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Our graduates are anticipating what tomorrow holds in store for their lives. It is good to hope and quietly wait. God dwells in us! He will never leave or forsake you! When you don't feel spiritual God is always there! It doesn't matter how you feel! The Spirit dwells in you and will never leave you! Do you ever feel helpless? God dwells in us to never leave or forsake you! Trust in our failing God!
Sunday May 24, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference John 20:20, Jeremiah 3, Revelation 11
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We have a hope and future in Christ! We have something to look forward to other than what this world brings us. The Spirit of God dwells in us and compels us! The Spirit testifies of Christ! Be passionate about what is in store for you! The Kingdom of God is beyond comprehension! Trust Jesus in everything! With everything!
Sunday May 17, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference 1Peter 3, Luke 16:2, Romans 12:5
read by Billy Vote for the best synthetic voice
In your relationships and friendships how important is Jesus to you? Question yourself! How important are your friends to you! Show Christ to them! We can all work together if our focus is on Christ! The solution is as simple as ABC! Admit-sin, Believe-on Jesus, Confess-Jesus
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Today's Highlights
Alternate Order of Service - Brother Jim Betzner and John Goodnight greeted people as they entered the building and passed out the weekly bulletin produced by Brother Rick Sasser, Sister Nola Betzner called the service to order with a hymn on the organ, Brother John Goodnight opened with an offering of prayer, Brother Matt Winters led the congregation in hymn 434 "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow" while Sister Brandy Rayn led the preschool aged children in "Hugs for Missions" collecting dollars for hugs, All children age 3-10 were then dismissed for Children's Church led by Janae Studebaker and Christina Peek, Pastor Bill Sheets preached the day's message "Reaching Our Friends For Christ" concluding with an alter call as the congregation sang hymn 273 "Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior," Tithes and offerings were collected by Brothers Scott Studebaker and Andy Dausch, The congregation then sang hymn 14 "Doxology," Brother Scott read the week's announcements and Sister Liz Winters gave information on the upcoming Kentucky Kingdom trip, Sister Pat Willis sang the song "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" as Brother Dave Cobble worked as Audio Engineer, Brother Jim Betzner closed with an offering of prayer, The congregation stood and concluded the service with hymn 19 "To God Be the Glory."
Sunday May 10, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Ephesians 2, Acts 2, Isaiah 6
read by Jill Vote for the best synthetic voice
We need to know who we are as a community of faith. Who are we? Why do we thirst? What is our mission? The rest of the world will search for this answer even though they don't know they are searching. We are to be a people relational and united! We exist to reflect the character of God.
Sunday May 3, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Romans 8:1-11, Isaiah 40:25-30
read by Jennifer Vote for the best synthetic voice
If you walk in the flesh after you are saved you will be a weak Christian. To be spiritually minded is life and peace. With Christ is life and peace! God gave us comfort and strength through Christ. Be faithful to Christ! He has the strength to keep us! Bow a knee to God before you bow to man as our human leaders do! Be a leader and bow your heart and mind to God and not to men!
Sunday April 26, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Romans 3
read by Crystal Vote for the best synthetic voice
God answers questions in my heart. The law condemns your heart and Jesus bridges the gap between God and men! The world loves darkness! God's grace is available through Jesus! He has justified us and paid the price. God's desire is to make us right with him. Righteous! We have a need of a savior! Repent today! There is only one way to heaven!
Sunday April 19, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Romans 1
read by Tom Vote for the best synthetic voice
Christ reveals the righteousness of God to us! We can have the truth! When we disregard God our moral standard is lowered and disregarded and God's wrath is revealed in that we will not retain the knowledge of God! This society says me first God last or not at all! Thank you Lord for your mercy!
Sunday April 12, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Luke 24
read by Steven Vote for the best synthetic voice
We are granted Christ's promise if we believe in him! Trust in him, rely on him. Do we trust in employment, investments, personal abilities? Do you feel comforted by the word of God? We will be surprised in Christ's return. Except for those who are expecting him at any time! All will meet him face to face one day!
Sunday April 5, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Matthew 21:1-11
read by Rich Vote for the best synthetic voice
Jesus saw far beyond the cross! He will receive us as we are and we must count on him for his provision. He will take care of us! Many Christians don't receive others as they are. Receive them well and let God change hearts and minds! God has a plan for me and for you! Seek him, yield to him, rejoice in him!
Sunday March 29, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Colossians 3, Hebrews 11
read by Paul Vote for the best synthetic voice
We are raised with Christ! Seek those things which are above! Seek those unseen things which God has promised! Set your mind on things above! Do not set your mind on things on the Earth! We must be spiritually minded and cannot love God and things he has created equally! Remember your position which is; in Christ who is seated at the right hand of God!
Sunday March 22, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Ephesians 3:14, 2Peter 3:18, Acts 6:7, Hebrews 11:16
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read by Mike Vote for the best synthetic voice
You've got to know Jesus is in your house! You are the church! Is he found there? The closer you are with God that rough road in life isn't so rough. Will it be said Jesus is in that church? God's creation is here to glorify him! Glorify Him! You are his creation!
Hebrews 11:16 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Sunday March 15, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Jeremiah 17, Genesis 3
read by Kenneth Vote for the best synthetic voice
When we trust on one another we lean on dust. Place your trust in God and lean on his people! In God we trust! If you are not trusting in God you are trusting in something else or someone else. Where is your trust? If you rely solely upon people you will be disappointed at some point. There is a blessing for those who trust God alone! A life that trusts him will not be disappointed when we trust him with everything.
Sunday March 8, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Joshua 1
read by Dave Vote for the best synthetic voice
God never changes! One thousand years or a day, he never has changed! He gives us the grace to trust him more! Trust God! Trust him for the grace to trust him more! Don't let circumstances hold you back. Know that all things come from God. Live deeper than your superficial problems! Don't let God's plan surprise you! Trust him in all things!
Sunday March 1, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Numbers 13,14
read by Allison Vote for the best synthetic voice
Do we have trust in God? Do we believe in our own strength? God says do this thing and we start to doubt in the strength God has given us! How many of us give up before we ever start! Trust in God and have confidence he has given you the strength to accomplish things!
Sunday February 22, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Luke 15, 1John, Ephesians 2
read by Claire Vote for the best synthetic voice
There is nothing we can do to make God love us less! Our Father will receive us back to himself in love! God's love is unconditional! Without God there is no such thing as love! The church must respond to sinners with the love of God! Are we picking and choosing how we love? God's love should compel us to forgive! Respond to God's love by responding to others in love!
Sunday February 15, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Luke 15:11-25
What steals our joy? Selfishness and sin! How do we recover lost joy? By getting the right perspective of God and a renewed attitude by a repentant heart. Joy comes from a thankful heart that is confident in God's promises! We should receive a repentant person with open arms and should be accepted as family into this church. We have a responsibility to reach our neighbors for Jesus and realize the urgency! Rediscover joy!
Sunday February 8, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Luke15, 1Corinthinans 7, Hebrews 12:10
Look for that lost soul as something of value! A lost soul could be as a lost piece of silver like one woman had lost. How much more valuable is a lost soul? It is urgent today to get the message out! It is necessary! How urgent is it to us that the lost can enjoy the same peace we have? Be fishers of men not keepers of the aquarium! it is amazing what God can do with a teachable heart! Is your lost remote control more valuable than the lost soul? Please consider lost people more valuable!
Sunday February 1, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Luke 15, Matthew 18
We are choosing two paths today. One is death and the other is safety and life. Tell people of the path of life! We need to reach our friends and neighbors! My wife and I came to church faithfully every Sunday in the beginning and she was more faithful than I was. Then we started coming on Wednesdays and doing things in the church. There was a deeper commitment and understanding in my family. Where is our hope? Is it in national leaders and money? Hope is only found in Jesus! Any other hope is a lie! Now you are an ambassador for Christ when you are reconciled to him! Everyone is necessary and lost people matter!
Highlights
Today Pastor Bill Sheets became the first full time paid Pastor and is a milestone in the 36 years of history of our church. Pastor Bill has Pastored this church for the past 8 years and we look forward to many more fruitful years.
Sunday January 25, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Joshua 14
As leadership becomes an issue know that everyone is significant! Ministry is a partnership and God grows leaders among us. What are the giant problems among us? Past failure? Negative habits or attitudes? A leader continues to grow and builds relationships. A leader shares responsibility and holds others accountable. Leaders are mentored and mentors!
Sunday January 18, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Ephesians 4:12, Romans 12:4, 15:, 1 Peter 2:5-9
Today our smallest children participated in ministry with us to raise funds in donating 1 dollar for hugs. We think we should always care for our youngest and they don't get an opportunity to participate with us. Each person has their own individual ability and inability. When we work together we do much more than can be done by ourselves. Each believer is gifted!
Sunday January 11, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference Revelation 2, 3
Lead by example and follow after Christ! Follow his example! Say I am here to serve God! I'm just passing through this world and not living like it! Help us Lord Jesus never to leave our first love! God has commanded us to repent! We can have sin enter into the church and we must repent of sin when it comes! We must not compromise!
Sunday January 4, 2009
Pastor Bill's Message Excerpts
Reference 1 Timothy 4, John 15, Psalm 37
What New Year resolutions were made? Ask not what was the resolution but why was the resolution. What is the purpose! Do we lose weight to look better? Do we spend our money wisely to buy more stuff or do we glorify God in a healthy body being good stewards of it? Do we spend more wisely being good stewards of it? Make God the center of resolution not self centeredness.