Luke 10:38-42

I. The Desire to Worship

II. The Distraction to Worship

III. The Decision to Worship

Matthew 1:18-21

I. The Reason for the Gift. John 3:16a

II. The Revelation of the Gift. John 3:16b

III. The Recipient of the Gift. John 3:16c

A. The person who receives salvation "Whosoever". Romans 10:13. II Peter 3:9

B. The plan of salvation "Believes in Him" Ephesians 2:8

C. The promise of salvation "Will not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16,

I Thessalonians 4:13-18

**II Corinthians 9:15 "Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift!"

Isaiah 9:1-6; Luke 2:9-14

Three Realities concerning Biblical Peace:

I. Peace is Essential. John 16:33

A. Peace is essential spiritually. John 16:33a

B. Peace is essential practically. John 16:33b

II. Peace has been Extended. Luke 2:10-11

III. Peace can be Experienced. John 16:33, John 14:27

A. Peace with God. Romans 5:1, James 2:23

B. The Peace of God Philippians 4:7

Psalm 23

Luke 2:8-11

I. Present Joy Psalm 118:24

A. Victory over sin Romans 6:23

B. Victory through circumstances I Peter 1:6, Philippians 4:11

II. Prospective Joy.

Psalm 30:5

John 16:20-22

Romans 5:2

Conclusion: 

Joy to the world; the Lord is come; Let Earth receive her King;

Let ev'ry Heart prepare him room, And Heav'n and nature sing.

• For a child of God, joy is who we are!  Victory!
• Gospel: You can have joy too!
• Present Joy because victory over sin & victory through circumstances
• Prospective Joy because of the promise of Jesus’r return and an eternity with Him in Heaven! 

Isaiah 30:1,2, 7-11, 15, 18-21 

1. The Voice from behind.

A. What does the voice say?

God does not turn His back on us.

B. God has not turned his back on you.

2. The message from behind.

A. What is the message?  This is the way, it is the only way, 

B. No substitute will do! Turning to the right or left won’t do.

1Th 5:16-18  Rejoice evermore.Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Acts 6:1-7

I. The Decision of the church. vs 1

II. The Devotion of the Church vs 3

A. Devotion to Prayer vs 4

B. Devotion to Preaching vs 4

III. The Duty of the Church

A. The Deacon's Call vs 3

B. The Deacon's Qualifications vs 6

Conclusion:

7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

November 17, 2024

Central Baptist Church of Kannapolis celebrates 75 years of making disciples of Christ.

Former pastor of 38 years Rev. Curtis Parker preached from the pulpit a challenging message from God's Word. Preacher Parker also gave insight from his years of pastoring at Central and also some history prior to him becoming pastor.

Central Baptist Church is proud of its past and present Pastors as they have preached and are still preaching the whole counsel of God unashamedly using the Holy Word of God as its foundation.

James 4:1-10

Revival: "an improvement in the condition or strength of something"

I. The need for Revival in the Church vs. 1

A. The realities of War vs 2-3

B. Our relationship with World Vs 4; I John 2:15-16

II. The Necessities for Revival in the Church

A. Submit to God. vs 7

B. Draw Near to God.

Draw near to God in prayer

Draw near to God in His Word

Draw near to God in Fellowship with believers

C. Cleanse Yourself vs 8b

D. Be Sorrowful vs 9

E. Humble Yourself vs 10

Mark 10:13-16

Sharing Hope...Changing Lives

Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina

Jim Edminson - Editor of Charity and Children

Philippians 3:17-21

“Citizen” -“a native or naturalized person who owes allegiance to government and is entitled to protection from it”

I. Admission to the Kingdom 

• Question: How do we become citizens of the Kingdom of God?
• There are two ways to become a citizen of America: 1. Be born in America; 2. Naturalization 
• Reality: There is only one way to become a citizen of the Kingdom of God
• You must be born… again! John 3:3

II. Allegiance to the King- Matthew 6:24, 6:33, 16:24-25

III. Abiding in the Kingdom- Luke 19:13, John 15:4-5

A. Our Patience as a Citizen Psalm 37:7, Romans 12:12

B. Our Provision as a Citizen Matthew 8:19-20, Philippians 4:19, Matthew 6:33

C. Our Promise as a Citizen Philippians 3:20-21, I John 2:28, Revelation 21:1-5