First Baptist Church of Bolivar

11:00 12/10/23 ”An Unusual Arrival” Adam Hughes

Series Title: "Good News of Great Joy"
Sermon Text: Luke 2:1-20
Sermon Title: "An Unusual Arrival"

1. The Unassuming Place for Jesus's Arrival (vv. 1-7) * At the end of this point, I would like to show a picture of me in Bethlehem. I will state when I want it to be put on the screen. I will share it with Hannah and she will put it in the folder for Sunday.
2. The Unlikely People at Jesus's Arrival (vv. 8-14)
3. The Unhindered Praise to Jesus's Arrival (vv. 15-20)

Spiritual Principle: In the coming of Christ, the Father proclaims that no one is beyond the reach of His peace.

 

Applications:

1. Seek Truth
2. Worship Christ
3. Proclaim Peace

9:30 12/3/23 ”An Unexpected Announcement” Adam Hughes

Series Title: "Good News of Great Joy"
Sermon Text: Luke 1:26-38
Sermon Title: "An Unexpected Announcement" 

1. Trepidation because of the Arrival (vv. 26-29)
2. Confusions by the Announcement (vv. 30-34)
3. Submission to the Almighty (vv. 35-38)

Spiritual Principle: In His promise through the coming of Christ to make the possible out of the impossible, God alone displays both His passion for the rebel and His power to redeem.

1. The Care and Capability of the Father
2. The Frailty yet Faith of Humanity

11:00 12/3/23 ”An Unexpected Announcement” Adam Hughes

Series Title: "Good News of Great Joy"
Sermon Text: Luke 1:26-38
Sermon Title: "An Unexpected Announcement" 

1. Trepidation because of the Arrival (vv. 26-29)
2. Confusions by the Announcement (vv. 30-34)
3. Submission to the Almighty (vv. 35-38)

Spiritual Principle: In His promise through the coming of Christ to make the possible out of the impossible, God alone displays both His passion for the rebel and His power to redeem.

1. The Care and Capability of the Father
2. The Frailty yet Faith of Humanity

9:30 11/26/23 ”It May Be” Guest Speaker Mike Pitts

2 Samuel 16:5-12

11:00 11/26/23 ”It May Be” Guest Speaker Mike Pitts

2 Samuel 16:5-12

9:30 11/19/23 ”In An Upside-Down Kingdom” Adam Hughes

Series Title: "Rejoicing with Jesus"
Sermon Text: Matthew 5:1-12
Sermon Title: "In An Upside-Down Kingdom"

1. The Set-Up for the King's Sermon (vv. 1-2)
2. The Sayings to the King's Subjects (vv. 3-10)
3. The Significance of the King's Statements (vv. 11-12)

 

Spiritual Principle: If these virtues which the world does not value are true of us, we are blessed. Therefore, we must give our utmost thanks to Christ as members of His upside-down Kingdom!

11:00 11/19/23 ”In An Upside-Down Kingdom” Adam Hughes

Series Title: "Rejoicing with Jesus"
Sermon Text: Matthew 5:1-12
Sermon Title: "In An Upside-Down Kingdom"

1. The Set-Up for the King's Sermon (vv. 1-2)
2. The Sayings to the King's Subjects (vv. 3-10)
3. The Significance of the King's Statements (vv. 11-12)

 

Spiritual Principle: If these virtues which the world does not value are true of us, we are blessed. Therefore, we must give our utmost thanks to Christ as members of His upside-down Kingdom!

11:00 11/12/23 ”When the Lost Are Found” Adam Hughes

Series Title: "Rejoicing with Jesus"
Sermon Text: Luke 15 (focus passage of vv. 11-32)
Sermon Title: "When the Lost are Found"

1. The Familiar Story (vv. 11-24)
2. The Fuller Setting (vv. 1-10)
3. The Final Saying (vv. 25-32)

Application: What does it mean if I don't rejoice with Jesus when the Lost are found?

1. It could show I am Self-Righteous
2. It probably indicates I am not searching for Sinners
3. It certainly means I am not imitating the Savior

Spiritual Principle: To truly be like the Father, I must go after the lost and rejoice when they are found!