First Baptist Church of Bolivar

11:00 9/17/23 ”Restoration as a Gospel Application” Adam Hughes

Series Title: "For the Sake of the Gospel"
Sermon Text: Philemon vv. 17-25
Sermon Title: "Restoration as a Gospel Application"

1. Forgiveness  (v. 17)
2. Fellowship (vv. 17-19)
3. Further (vv. 20-21)
4. Future (vv. 22-25)

Spiritual Principle: Because of the Gospel reality, we are called in our Gospel relationship to go past reconciliation into full restoration, from forgiveness into fellowship.

11:00 9/10/23 ”Reconciliation as a Gospel Appeal” Adam Hughes

Series Title: "For the Sake of the Gospel"
Sermon Text: Philemon vv. 1-16
Sermon Title: "Reconciliation as a Gospel Appeal"

1. A Foundation by the Work of the Gospel (vv. 1-9)
2. A Formation because of the Wonder of the Gospel (vv. 10-16)

Spiritual Principle: Our dependence on the Gospel should drive the durability and depth of our relationships in the Gospel.

 

Application:

1. The offended must remember the grace of Christ
2. The offender must rest in the grace of Christ
3. The mediator must look for opportunities to repeat the grace of Christ

9:30 9/10/23 ”Reconciliation as a Gospel Appeal” Adam Hughes

Series Title: "For the Sake of the Gospel"
Sermon Text: Philemon vv. 1-16
Sermon Title: "Reconciliation as a Gospel Appeal"

1. A Foundation by the Work of the Gospel (vv. 1-9)
2. A Formation because of the Wonder of the Gospel (vv. 10-16)

Spiritual Principle: Our dependence on the Gospel should drive the durability and depth of our relationships in the Gospel.

 

Application:

1. The offended must remember the grace of Christ
2. The offender must rest in the grace of Christ
3. The mediator must look for opportunities to repeat the grace of Christ

9:30 9/3/23 ”How to Labor for the Lord” Adam Hughes

Series Theme: Being a Kingdom Servant
Sermon Text: Colossians 3:18-25 (focusing in on vv. 23-24)
Sermon Title: "How to Labor for the Lord" 

1. A . . . Whole-Hearted Work (v. 23)
2. In . . . Whatever You Find Yourself Doing (vv. 18-22)
3. Because of . . . Who Is Really In Charge (vv. 24-25)

Spiritual Principle: We are called through all that we are, in all of life's arenas, and by all of our actions to yield ourselves whole-heartedly to Christ for His good, goals, and glory.

11:00 9/3/23 ”How to Labor for the Lord” Adam Hughes

Series Theme: Being a Kingdom Servant
Sermon Text: Colossians 3:18-25 (focusing in on vv. 23-24)
Sermon Title: "How to Labor for the Lord" 

1. A . . . Whole-Hearted Work (v. 23)
2. In . . . Whatever You Find Yourself Doing (vv. 18-22)
3. Because of . . . Who Is Really In Charge (vv. 24-25)

Spiritual Principle: We are called through all that we are, in all of life's arenas, and by all of our actions to yield ourselves whole-heartedly to Christ for His good, goals, and glory.

11:00 8/27/23 ”A Snapshot of a Servant’s Call” Adam Hughes

Series Theme: Serving or Being a Kingdom Servant
Sermon Text: Acts 9:1-19
Sermon Title: "A Snapshot of a Servant's Call"

1. Jesus Sought Saul (vv. 1-7)
2. Jesus Said So (vv. 8-16)
3. Jesus Saved Him (vv. 17-19)

Spiritual Principle: Your confession of salvation is your call to serve.

9:30 8/27/23 ”A Snapshot of a Servant’s Call” Adam Hughes

Series Theme: Serving or Being a Kingdom Servant
Sermon Text: Acts 9:1-19
Sermon Title: "A Snapshot of a Servant's Call"

1. Jesus Sought Saul (vv. 1-7)
2. Jesus Said So (vv. 8-16)
3. Jesus Saved Him (vv. 17-19)

Spiritual Principle: Your confession of salvation is your call to serve.

11:00 8/20/23 ”The Boisterous Beckoning of the Wayward Woman” Adam Hughes

Series Title: Summer in the Proverbs: Wisdom for the Poolside
Sermon Text: Proverbs 7:1-27
Sermon Title: "The Boisterous Beckoning of the Wayward Woman"

1. Make a Commitment to Lady Wisdom (vv. 1-5)
2. Mark Out the Wayward Woman (vv. 6-23)
3. Move Past Fatal Folly (vv. 24-27)

Spiritual Principle: We must always live our lives by biblical wisdom because it leads down the path of peace and away from the drive to destruction.