November 6, 2022: “The Blessings of Genuine Worship”

Worship in Song:

“Indescribable” & “Shout To The Lord”

Words from the Word: (NKJV):

Deuteronomy 28:1-8

Response to the Reading of God’s Word:

“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

Message: “The Blessings of Genuine Worship”

Blessing #1: He promised that He would be in our midst, and that He would have fellowship with us.

Matthew 18:20

Revelation 3:20

Blessing #2: He promised that He would overshadow HIs people with His glory.

Exodus 40:35

2 Chronicles 7:1

Blessing #3: He promised to bless His people with the abundance of blessings.

Ezekiel 34:26

Blessing #4: He promised to give an abundance of joy.

Nehemiah 12:43

Psalm 16:11

Psalm 30:5

Psalm 51:12

Psalm 132:9

John 15:11

John 16:24

Romans 14:17

1 Peter 1:8

Blessing #5: He promised that He would answer our sincere prayers of faith.

Mark 11:24

James 5:15

Blessing #6: He promised that He would refill us with the Holy Spirit and with boldness.

Acts 4:24-31

Blessing #7: He promised that would send manifestations of the Holy Spirit among the people.

1 Corinthians 12:7-13

Blessing #8: He promised to guide His people into all truth.

John 16:13

Blessing #9: He promised to sanctify His people by His Word and Spirit.

John 17:17-19

Blessing #10: He promised to comfort, encourage and edify His people.

1 Corinthians 14:26

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Blessing #11: He promised to convict His people of sin, righteousness and judgement by the Holy Spirit.

John 16:7-11

Blessing #12: He promised to save sinners who become convicted of sin at a worship service.

1 Corinthians 14:22-25

Response in Song:

“The Goodness of God” & “The Blessing”

(Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)

November 6, 2022: “The Blessings of Genuine Worship”

Worship in Song:

“Indescribable” & “Shout To The Lord”

Words from the Word: (NKJV):

Deuteronomy 28:1-8

Response to the Reading of God’s Word:

“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

Message: “The Blessings of Genuine Worship”

Blessing #1: He promised that He would be in our midst, and that He would have fellowship with us.

Matthew 18:20

Revelation 3:20

Blessing #2: He promised that He would overshadow HIs people with His glory.

Exodus 40:35

2 Chronicles 7:1

Blessing #3: He promised to bless His people with the abundance of blessings.

Ezekiel 34:26

Blessing #4: He promised to give an abundance of joy.

Nehemiah 12:43

Psalm 16:11

Psalm 30:5

Psalm 51:12

Psalm 132:9

John 15:11

John 16:24

Romans 14:17

1 Peter 1:8

Blessing #5: He promised that He would answer our sincere prayers of faith.

Mark 11:24

James 5:15

Blessing #6: He promised that He would refill us with the Holy Spirit and with boldness.

Acts 4:24-31

Blessing #7: He promised that would send manifestations of the Holy Spirit among the people.

1 Corinthians 12:7-13

Blessing #8: He promised to guide His people into all truth.

John 16:13

Blessing #9: He promised to sanctify His people by His Word and Spirit.

John 17:17-19

Blessing #10: He promised to comfort, encourage and edify His people.

1 Corinthians 14:26

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Blessing #11: He promised to convict His people of sin, righteousness and judgement by the Holy Spirit.

John 16:7-11

Blessing #12: He promised to save sinners who become convicted of sin at a worship service.

1 Corinthians 14:22-25

Response in Song:

“The Goodness of God” & “The Blessing”

(Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)

October 30, 2022: “The 7 Elements of Worship”

Worship in Song:

“Awesome God” & “Angus Dei”

Words from the Word: (NKJV):

Revelation 7:9-17

Response to the Reading of God’s Word:

“Are You Washed In The Blood”

Message: “The 7 Elements of Worship”

~ Nehemiah 8:1-10

Element #1: Praise

Psalm 100:4

Psalm 106:1

Psalm 111:1

Psalm 113:1

Luke 10:21

Ephesians 1:3-6

Revelation 4:9-11

Element #2: Singing

1 Corinthians 14:15

Ephesians 5:18-19

Colossians 3:16

James 5:13

Element #3: Prayer

Acts 2:42

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Element #4: Confession of Sin

James 5:16

Element #5: The Word

1 Timothy 4:13

2 Timothy 4:2

Element #6: Tithes and Offerings

Psalm 96:8

Malachi 3:10

1 Corinthians 16:2

Element #7: The Works of the Holy Spirit

1 Corinthians 12:7-12

Review - the 7 Elements of Worship:

Praise

Singing

Prayer

Confession of Sin

The Word

Giving of Tithes and Offerings

The Works of the Holy Spirit

Response in Song:

“I Give You My Heart” & “I Surrender”

(Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)

October 30, 2022: “The 7 Elements of Worship”

Worship in Song:

“Awesome God” & “Angus Dei”

Words from the Word: (NKJV):

Revelation 7:9-17

Response to the Reading of God’s Word:

“Are You Washed In The Blood”

Message: “The 7 Elements of Worship”

~ Nehemiah 8:1-10

Element #1: Praise

Psalm 100:4

Psalm 106:1

Psalm 111:1

Psalm 113:1

Luke 10:21

Ephesians 1:3-6

Revelation 4:9-11

Element #2: Singing

1 Corinthians 14:15

Ephesians 5:18-19

Colossians 3:16

James 5:13

Element #3: Prayer

Acts 2:42

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Element #4: Confession of Sin

James 5:16

Element #5: The Word

1 Timothy 4:13

2 Timothy 4:2

Element #6: Tithes and Offerings

Psalm 96:8

Malachi 3:10

1 Corinthians 16:2

Element #7: The Works of the Holy Spirit

1 Corinthians 12:7-12

Review - the 7 Elements of Worship:

Praise

Singing

Prayer

Confession of Sin

The Word

Giving of Tithes and Offerings

The Works of the Holy Spirit

Response in Song:

“I Give You My Heart” & “I Surrender”

(Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)

October 23, 2022: “What It Means To Be A Friend of the King”

Worship in Song:

“Friend of God”

Words from the Word: (NKJV):

James 2:18-23

Memorial Service:

Remembering those who have passed away since our last Friendly Chapel Homecoming

Worship in Song with Canaanland

Mission Offering Song:

“This I Believe (Creed)”

Message: “What It Means To Be A Friend of the King”

What It Means To Be A FRIENDLY Church

F - We will follow the example of Jesus Christ.

R - We will share the story of redemption because we have been redeemed.

I - We will ignite the fires of revival through prayer, the Word of God, and the power of the Holy Spirit.

E - We will engage our community.

N - We will minister to the needs of those around us, when possible, in order to open doors to share the gospel message.

D - We will develop believers to become like Christ through the preaching and teaching of God’s word and putting the principles of God’s word into practical application.

L - We will demonstrate that we genuinely love Jesus Christ by our love for those inside and outside the walls of the church.

Y - We yearn for the return of the Lord Jesus Christ knowing that He could return at any moment, which is out motivation to worship and serve Him with purpose.

Scripture:

Proverbs 12:26

Proverbs 16:28

Proverbs 17:17

Proverbs 18:24

Proverbs 19:4

Proverbs 19:6

Proverbs 27:6

Proverbs 27:9

Proverbs 27:10

Proverbs 27:17

Proverbs 22:11

John 15:11-16

Reason #1: Through King Jesus I Have Peace with God

Reason #2: Through King Jesus I Have Access to God

Ephesians 2:18-19

Reason #3: Through King Jesus I Have Joy

John 15:11

1 Peter 1:6-8

Reason #4: Through King Jesus I Have Confidence

Romas 8:38-39

Reason #5: Through King Jesus I Have Hope

Reason #6: Through King Jesus I Have Love

1 John 4:8-10

The essence of God is love

The love of God is eternal

The love of God is unconditional

The love of God is life changing

Reason #7: Through King Jesus I Have Eternal Life

Seven points to Jesus being our friend….

Peace with God

Access to God

Joy

Confidence

Hope

Love

Eternal Life

Is King Jesus Your Friend?

Response in Song:

“What A Friend We Have In Jesus”

(Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)

October 23, 2022: “What It Means To Be A Friend of the King”

Worship in Song:

“Friend of God”

Words from the Word: (NKJV):

James 2:18-23

Memorial Service:

Remembering those who have passed away since our last Friendly Chapel Homecoming

Worship in Song with Canaanland

Mission Offering Song:

“This I Believe (Creed)”

Message: “What It Means To Be A Friend of the King”

What It Means To Be A FRIENDLY Church

F - We will follow the example of Jesus Christ.

R - We will share the story of redemption because we have been redeemed.

I - We will ignite the fires of revival through prayer, the Word of God, and the power of the Holy Spirit.

E - We will engage our community.

N - We will minister to the needs of those around us, when possible, in order to open doors to share the gospel message.

D - We will develop believers to become like Christ through the preaching and teaching of God’s word and putting the principles of God’s word into practical application.

L - We will demonstrate that we genuinely love Jesus Christ by our love for those inside and outside the walls of the church.

Y - We yearn for the return of the Lord Jesus Christ knowing that He could return at any moment, which is out motivation to worship and serve Him with purpose.

Scripture:

Proverbs 12:26

Proverbs 16:28

Proverbs 17:17

Proverbs 18:24

Proverbs 19:4

Proverbs 19:6

Proverbs 27:6

Proverbs 27:9

Proverbs 27:10

Proverbs 27:17

Proverbs 22:11

John 15:11-16

Reason #1: Through King Jesus I Have Peace with God

Reason #2: Through King Jesus I Have Access to God

Ephesians 2:18-19

Reason #3: Through King Jesus I Have Joy

John 15:11

1 Peter 1:6-8

Reason #4: Through King Jesus I Have Confidence

Romas 8:38-39

Reason #5: Through King Jesus I Have Hope

Reason #6: Through King Jesus I Have Love

1 John 4:8-10

The essence of God is love

The love of God is eternal

The love of God is unconditional

The love of God is life changing

Reason #7: Through King Jesus I Have Eternal Life

Seven points to Jesus being our friend….

Peace with God

Access to God

Joy

Confidence

Hope

Love

Eternal Life

Is King Jesus Your Friend?

Response in Song:

“What A Friend We Have In Jesus”

(Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)

October 16, 2022: “Worship Killers”

Worship in Song:

“God of Wonders” & “Holy Is The Lord”

Words from the Word: (NKJV):

1 Corinthians 11:17-22

Message: “Worship Killers”

There are 10 things that can kill a worship service….

Killer #1: Wrong Attitude

Killer #2: Lack of Faith

Matthew 13:58

Hebrews 11:6

Killer #3: Spiritual Ignorance

John 4:22

Killer #4: Soured Relationships

Matthew 5:23-24

Killer #5: An Evil Spirit

Ephesians 6:12

Killer #6: Fear

Killer #7: Traditions

Matthew 15:1-9

Killer #8: Lack of Enthusiasm

Killer #9: Lack of Prayer

Killer #10: Sin

Isaiah 1:11-15

“When eternity comes and you stand before God Almighty who will you have pleased the most in life?”

Song - Preparation for Communion:

“Break Every Chain”

Scripture Reading: (NKJV)

1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Receiving the Bread and Cup

Response in Song:

“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”

(Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)

October 16, 2022: “Worship Killers”

Worship in Song:

“God of Wonders” & “Holy Is The Lord”

Words from the Word: (NKJV):

1 Corinthians 11:17-22

Message: “Worship Killers”

There are 10 things that can kill a worship service….

Killer #1: Wrong Attitude

Killer #2: Lack of Faith

Matthew 13:58

Hebrews 11:6

Killer #3: Spiritual Ignorance

John 4:22

Killer #4: Soured Relationships

Matthew 5:23-24

Killer #5: An Evil Spirit

Ephesians 6:12

Killer #6: Fear

Killer #7: Traditions

Matthew 15:1-9

Killer #8: Lack of Enthusiasm

Killer #9: Lack of Prayer

Killer #10: Sin

Isaiah 1:11-15

“When eternity comes and you stand before God Almighty who will you have pleased the most in life?”

Song - Preparation for Communion:

“Break Every Chain”

Scripture Reading: (NKJV)

1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Receiving the Bread and Cup

Response in Song:

“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”

(Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)

Thank you for joining us this Sunday for our service. God Bless.

Thank you for joining us this Sunday for our service. God Bless.