April 8, 2012 - Easter Sunday

Sunday School

"After Salvation, Then What?"

• Job asked, "Will man live again?"
• Jesus said, "I am the Resurrection the truth and the life."
• So we do have hope.
• Everyone has to work our their own salvation.

Philippians 2:12-13 - Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed-not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence-continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose.

Romans 1:16-17 - I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.  For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."

• God does not test us but proves us.

Ephesisans 2:5-10 -  God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions-it is by grace you have been saved.  And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in Heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages He might show the incomparable riches of His grace, expressed in His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.  For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no-one can boast.  For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

• By My stripes you are healed.

Titus 3:1-8 - Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no-one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility towards all men.  At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures.  We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.  But when the kindness and love of God our Saviour appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy.  He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Saviour, so that, having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.  This is a trustworthy saying.  And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good.  These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

Sermon

John 20:1, 19-20

Subject: "This, Too, Is The Say That The Lord Has Made!"

Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!"  After He said this, He showed them His hands and side.  The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.

Short clip from sermon.

• Let the redeemed of the Lord say so!
• Jesus paid it all
• Jesus had told the disciples that He would lay down His life
• We have joy unspeakable because of Jesus' sacrifice
• God gave His Son
• God has a plan for us
• God has a purpose for us
• God holds a future unimaginable
• Because of that day of Jesus' Resurrection, when Jesus gave up His life that we may be cleaned of sin and have life everlasting, we are free of the old laws.
• That was also a day the Lord made.

Happy Easter to all from Brown Chapel Church Family!!

Founder's Day - Friday - Summary

February 10, 2012
Rev. Raymond Bryant spoke from Philippians 2:1-4

& Matthew 6:14-15

Subject - How Do You Stay In Love? By Learning to Forgive

Philippians 2   (1) If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, (2) Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. (3) Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. (4) Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Matthew 6  (14) For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: (15) But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

1 Corinthians 1:2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to hem that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and our...

Points:
Justification by faith through grace (Romans 5:1-16
We will run out of sins before God runs out of His Grace - meaning God will never stop caring and loving us.
God looks at us through Jesus.
We all are need of forgiveness.
When we are called by God, it is non-negotiable!

Rev. Dr. Jonathan L. Weaver of Greater Mr. Nebo A.M.E. Church - Bowe, Maryland

The Call To Ministry

Blurb from a dynamic message:

• A Personal Call - 1 Timothy 1:12, 2:7; 2 Timothy 1:11
• A sacrificial Call - Luke 14:26-27, 33
• A Discipleship Call - Matthew 10:38-39, 16:24-25; Mark 8:34; John 21:19
• A Serving Call - Matthew 23:25-28
• A Call Of Suffering - 2 Timothy 3:12
• A Call to Excellence - Malachi 1:6-10; Psalm 29:1-2
• A Call To Be An Example - 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9
• Realized Through Human Instrumentality - Acts 13:1-3, 26:16-19
• Realized Through Reading & Meditating On God's Word - Psalm 1:1-3
• Realized Through A Crisis Experience - Isaiah 6:1-8
• Realized Through Living A Totally Committed Life - Romans 12:1-6

The Priorities of Discipleship

• Includes A Dynamic Study Life - 2 Timothy 2:15
• Includes a Dynamic Prayer Life - Colossians 4:12; Mark 6:46
• Includes A Dynamic Faith Life - Hebrews 11
• Includes A Dynamic Holy Life - 1 Timothy 3:1-14
• Impact Is To Be Felt In The Church's Outreach To The Body of Christ & The World For God - Ephesians 4:11-16

The Qualities of Discipleship

• Discipline - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
• Discernment - Acts 6:3
• Dedication 1 Corinthians 4:2
• Decision - Hebrews 11:24-27
• Dependence - 1 Kings 3:5-10
• Dignity 1 Timothy 3:1-13
• Dreams - Joel 2:28
• Must Consistently participate in three areas of church responsibility (growing, serving & giving)
• Must be passionate
• Must be available
• Must have a spirit of excellence
• Limitless possibilities: God is not as interested in our origins as He is in our obedience - Numbers 14:6-10
• God can use you despite your past - Acts 22:1-21
• God can use you despite others
• Have a willing spirit: God gives assignments to those who have the character to handle them - Exodus 24:12-13
• Be a good assistant - Numbers 11:24-28
• Focus on the Kingdom of God rather than on a career
• Be humble; find joy in serving
• Participate in prayer time at least 15 minutes prior to Sunday morning service
• Attend Weekly Bible Study
• Tithe

Noon Worship

Bishop Julius McAllister, Presiding Prelate, 20th District

Matthew 16:15-18

Subject: "The Church Still Lives"

Blurb from a dynamic message:

January 22, 2012

Sunday School

"The Favor of God"

• Favor is the special affection of God toward you that releases an influence on you, so that others are inclined to like you or to cooperate with you.
• God likes you. He loves you and He wants you to be successful in the plans that He has for you.
• Daniel 11:32  He will flatten those who have violated the covenant and win them over to his side.  But the people who know their God will be strong and will resist him. 
• Mercy keeps us until we accept Christ.

Examples of God's favor:

Joseph, Ruth, Hannah, Nehemiah, Ester and King David all found favor with God.

Thought for the Day:

Romans 8:39 

Whether we are high above the sky or in the deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Sermon

1 Samuel 17:20

2 Corinthians 10: 3-5

Brief: 

"David's Other Giants"

1 Samuel 17:20 - Early in the morning David left the flock with a shepherd, loaded up and set out, as Jesse had directed. He reached the camp as the army was going out to its battle positions, shouting the war cry.

2 Corinthians 10: 3-5 - For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

 

We are called to serve and know that spiritual warfare is always going on.

Jesus overcame the world so that our going through would be easier.

3 Giants to overcome

1. Ourselves

We  wage wars within ourselves.

Try the spirit by the spirit.

Every good and perfect thing comes from God.

So you think in your heart, so you are.

2. Comfort Zone

We need to step out of our comfort zone and experience what God has in store for us.

Challenge our faith.

3. Fear 

 False  Evident Appearing Real

We need to remember that God is the author and finisher of our faith.

God has given us love, power and a sound mind.

Announcement:

Founder's Day

February 9-11, 2012

Addison, TX

Way Back Then.......

These photos were provided by my grandfather, Edwin E. Wheat during the late 50s to early 60s outside our church. The students are from the families of the church and our local community. The teachers happily volunteered.