Christ Bible Church Kingsport

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Sermon Speaker: Pastor Robert Pruitt  Sermon Text: Neh. 8:1-18  I.  God’s people cannot truly live without the reading of the Law (i.e., the Word of God).  (Neh. 8:1-6) A.  We should require the teaching of the Word. B.  We should require that the Word be obeyed. Because we forget. Second, because younger people who may not have heard from quality                    teachers of the Law, needed to hear. Third, the Word of God is used by God to bring fear of Him into the hearts of          men. Fourth, sinful men and women do not want to have their sins pointed out to          them, yet they desperately need to be convinced of their sinfulness. C.  We, as God’s people, should remain unified. II.  God’s people cannot truly live without repentance.  (Neh. 8:9) III.  God’s people require constant revival if they are to truly live.  (Neh. 8:10-18; 9:1-10:39) IV.  God’s people require restoration when they have fallen away from following Him.  (Neh. 8:17) V.  God’s people rejoice in the Word and work of God when th

Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph Sermon Text: 3:5-10 Introduction The Conversion of Nineveh (3:5-9) The Character of God (3:10) Application

Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph  Sermon Text: Jonah 2:10-3:10  Introduction: Review The Commission of Jonah (3:1) The Conformity of Jonah to the Word of God (3:2-4) The Conversion of Nineveh (3:5-9)  The Character of God (3:10)

This message was preached because of the grace of God shown to Jonah and Pastor Damon Joseph wished to delve into that topic further from Romans 8:31ff.  

Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph Sermon Text: Jonah 1:5-16 Introduction  Pagans Converted God Awakens their Conscience to their Own Misery and Fate (v.5, 10) They Hear and Receive the Word (v.9) They Seek the LORD in Prayer (v.14) They Seek to Please the LORD with their Obedience (v.15) Fruit Abounds in their Lives in Accord with their Conversion (v.16) Application

Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph Text: Jonah 1:1-3 Title: An Introduction to Jonah   What does Jonah teach us? A factual historical account The Message of Jonah To stir up the people of God To proclaim grace, and new life, in mercy Jonah foreshadowed the Person and Work of Christ: it is Christ-centered.

We apologize that we experienced a loss of internet, briefly, during the message. Overall, the message was preserved.   Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph   Sermon Text: Phil. 4:23  Introduction  Grace Defined – “The Undeserved Favor of God”  Grace Directed – “Be with you all” and/or “Be with your spirit”  Grace Desired – What did Paul have for His aim by making this statement? Application  

During this sermon we experienced technical issues and lost the first portion of the sermon. We continue to refine our processes and create a more reliable broadcast in the future.   Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon joseph   Sermon Text: Phil. 4:21-22 Introduction As Paul signs off with formal greetings we see…  1. Both an Attitude and Act of love commanded (21)   2. A Demonstration of obedience to this command both individually and  corporately (21-22) 3. The Reality of this love and affection displayed in the most unlikely  of places (22)   

Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph   Sermon Text: Phil. 4:18-20  Introduction  Paul receives the generous and costly gift from Philippi to care for his need (18a) God receives Philippi’s gift to Paul as an act of worship (18b) Philippi is to anticipate a gift from God (19) God is to receive praise for it all (20) Application 

Message:      "Asking in the Name of Jesus"   Introduction: What does it mean to pray "in the name of Jesus?" 5 Necessities The results of praying "in Jesus' name." I.  Assured answers.  (John 16:23-24a) II.  Assured joy.  (John 16:24b)  

Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph  Sermon Text: Phil. 4:14-17  Introduction  Paul’s Encouragement: He praises the church at Philippi for the act of giving (v.14a) Paul’s Elaboration: He proceeds to explain to them specifically how their acts of giving have been such a blessing to him (v.14b--16)  Paul’s End (or Purpose) for Philippi: Paul further explains his ultimate reason for taking their gift (v.17) Application 

This recording experienced technical difficulties during the sermon; unfortunately, it cuts off at the end before the sermon concluded.   Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph  Sermon Text: Phil. 4:10-13  Introduction  Paul’s Joy (10)  Paul’s Contentment (11-12)   Paul Strength (13)   Application

Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph Sermon Text: Phil. 4:8-9 Introduction A Call to Think (8) A Call to Do (9a) The Blessing of Obedience (9b) Application

Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph  Sermon Text: Phil. 4:6-7  Introduction  Imperative: Be anxious for nothing (4:6a)  Instruction: but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; (4:6b) Implication: and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (4:7) Application 

Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph  Sermon Text: Phil. 4:5  Introduction  The Mandate – Gentleness of character  The Mission – Let it be known to all men   The Motivation – Because the Lord is at hand 

Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph Sermon Text: Phil. 4:4 Introduction: The Critical Nature of Joy   True Joy is Commanded (4a) – Rejoice True Joy is Constant (4c) – Always True Joy is Caused (4b) – In the Lord Application: Commit Yourselves to a Life of Joy

Sermon Speaker: Pastor Damon Joseph Sermon Text: Phil. 4:1-3 – Pt. 2 Introduction: Review Pt. 1 Paul’s Attitude toward Philippi (v.1) Paul’s Admonition for Euodia and Syntyche (v.2) Paul’s Appeal and Advice for the Church (v.3) Application