First Baptist Church of Bolivar

9:30 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!

11:00 11/5/23 ”To the Glory of the Faithful Savior” Adam Hughes

Series Title: "A Steady Church in a Shaky World"
Sermon Text: Jude 24-25
Sermon Title: "To the Glory of the Faithful Savior"

1. To Whom Do We Give Our Worship (vv. 24-25a)
2. By What Means Do We Give Our Worship (v. 25b)
3. For How Long Do We Give Our Worship (v. 25c)

Spiritual Principle: Our rightful response as the steady church in a shaky world is the testimony of our surrendered worship to our Faithful Savior because He indeed is worth it!

9:30 11/5/23 ”To the Glory of the Faithful Savior” Adam Hughes

Series Title: "A Steady Church in a Shaky World"
Sermon Text: Jude 24-25
Sermon Title: "To the Glory of the Faithful Savior"

1. To Whom Do We Give Our Worship (vv. 24-25a)
2. By What Means Do We Give Our Worship (v. 25b)
3. For How Long Do We Give Our Worship (v. 25c)

Spiritual Principle: Our rightful response as the steady church in a shaky world is the testimony of our surrendered worship to our Faithful Savior because He indeed is worth it!

9:30 10/29/23 ”The Anatomy of Faith-filled Servants” Adam Hughes

Series Title: "A Steady Church in a Shaky World"
Sermon Text: Jude 17-23
Sermon Title: "The Anatomy of Faith-filled Servants"

1. The Work of Remembering . . . the Word (vv. 17-19)
2. The Work of Remaining . . . in the Lord (vv. 20-21)
3. The Work of Redeeming . . . the Near and Far (vv. 22-23)

Spiritual Principle: Even though our walk in the world is wearisome, our work as the church is worth it!

 

Application: I want to submit to you that the work of the church is always a Gospel work . . .

1. The Gospel counsels the church.
2. The Gospel compels the church.
3. The Gospel calls the church.

11:00 10/29/23 ”The Anatomy of Faith-filled Servants” Adam Hughes

Series Title: "A Steady Church in a Shaky World"
Sermon Text: Jude 17-23
Sermon Title: "The Anatomy of Faith-filled Servants"

1. The Work of Remembering . . . the Word (vv. 17-19)
2. The Work of Remaining . . . in the Lord (vv. 20-21)
3. The Work of Redeeming . . . the Near and Far (vv. 22-23)

Spiritual Principle: Even though our walk in the world is wearisome, our work as the church is worth it!

 

Application: I want to submit to you that the work of the church is always a Gospel work . . .

1. The Gospel counsels the church.
2. The Gospel compels the church.
3. The Gospel calls the church.

11:00 10/22/23 ”The Anatomy of an Unfaithful Shepherd: Part 2” Adam Hughes

Series Title: "A Steady Church in a Shaky World"
Sermon Text: Jude 8-16
Sermon Title: "The Anatomy of an Unfaithful Shepherd: Part 2"

1. Recognize the Common Characteristics of Christless Shepherds (vv. 8-16)
   1. They have a submission problem (vv. 8-11)
   2. They have a serving problem (vv. 12-13)
   3. They have a security problem (vv. 14-15)
   4. They have a speaking problem (v. 16)
2. Receive the Divine Desire for Christlike Shepherds
   1. They have a submissive disposition (vv. 8-11)
   2. They have a servant's desire (vv. 12-13)
   3. They have a secure destination (vv. 14-15)
   4. They have a stable demeanor (v. 16)

Spiritual Principle: Unfaithful shepherds are really no shepherds at all. Because of the love of the Lord, the goodness of the Gospel, and the preciousness of His people, God desires His church to find and follow true shepherds.

9:30 10/22/23 ”The Anatomy of an Unfaithful Shepherd: Part 2” Adam Hughes

Series Title: "A Steady Church in a Shaky World"
Sermon Text: Jude 8-16
Sermon Title: "The Anatomy of an Unfaithful Shepherd: Part 2"

1. Recognize the Common Characteristics of Christless Shepherds (vv. 8-16)
   1. They have a submission problem (vv. 8-11)
   2. They have a serving problem (vv. 12-13)
   3. They have a security problem (vv. 14-15)
   4. They have a speaking problem (v. 16)
2. Receive the Divine Desire for Christlike Shepherds
   1. They have a submissive disposition (vv. 8-11)
   2. They have a servant's desire (vv. 12-13)
   3. They have a secure destination (vv. 14-15)
   4. They have a stable demeanor (v. 16)

Spiritual Principle: Unfaithful shepherds are really no shepherds at all. Because of the love of the Lord, the goodness of the Gospel, and the preciousness of His people, God desires His church to find and follow true shepherds.

9:30 10/15/23 ”The Anatomy of an Unfaithful Shepherd: Part 1” Adam Hughes

Series Title: "A Steady Church in a Shaky World"
Sermon Text: Jude 5-7
Sermon Title: "The Anatomy of an Unfaithful Shepherd: Part 1"

1. The Old Illustrations (vv. 5-7)
   1. Unbelief among Belief (v. 5)
   2. Going beyond Bounds (v. 6)
   3. Pursuing the Perverse (v. 7)
2. The Concerning Correlation
3. The Lord's Reaction (vv. 5-7)

Spiritual Principle: God knows how to respond against pretending shepherds and for the benefit of His precious sheep.