3 JUL 2024 · Esther I: Circumstances Esther 1:1-22 Main idea: The events of this world are in God’s hands.  Great power is wielded by man, but true power only comes from God (1:1-9).  Even the most trivial of events can have a tremendous impact (1:10-12).  Fear leads us to make ungodly decisions (1:13-18).  Rebellion is appropriate when it is in opposition to sin (1:19-22). ________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html

3 JUL 2024 · The Exclusivity of Christ in our Pluralistic World Dr. Adam Harwood, Professor of Theology at New Orleans Bapist Theological Seminary __________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html

3 JUL 2024 · In Service of God: A Challenge to the Minister Romans 15:1-33; 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Main idea: The minister lives in service to God, not self.  Ministry requires a position of selflessness (15:1-2). The minister lives by Christ’s example (15:3). The minister encourages unity in the church (15:5-9). All Christians are ministers (15:14-16a). The minister is God’s instrument for ministry (15:16b-19). ____________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html

11 JUN 2024 · Serve the Church, Pt 2 Romans 16:1-24 Main idea: The ministry of the church brings glory to God.  The church is strengthened by its complementarian nature (16:1-16).  Those who labor in the church are to be commended (16:1-16).  Be guarded against those who cause discord (16:17-18).  The obedience of the church brings glory to God (16:19-23). ______________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html

11 JUN 2024 · Serve the Church, Pt 1 Romans 15:14-33 Main idea: The ministry of the church brings glory to God.  We are all ministers (15:14-16a). The results of ministry bring glory to God (15:16b). God is the source of all ministry (15:17-19). The Gospel is meant to be taken beyond the church (15:20-33). ______________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html

11 JUN 2024 · Romans: Serve Others Romans 15:1-13 Main idea: We represent Christ by serving as he did.  We must put others before ourselves (15:1-2). We have the example of Christ to live by (15:3-4). Harmony in the body of Christ brings glory to God (15:5-13). _________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html

11 JUN 2024 · Romans: Lead Others Romans 14:1-23 Main idea: We set a Christ-like example through our daily living.  We must live by our own convictions (14:1-8).  We should build each other up, not tear down (14:13-18).  We will each stand before the judgement seat of God (14:9-12, 19-23). __________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html

6 MAY 2024 · Submit to Authority Romans 13:1-14 Main idea: We practice the Gospel through submission to biblical authority.  Submit to those whom God has placed in authority (13:1-7).  Exercise the authority of love (13:8-10).  Adorn yourself with the authority of Christ (13:11-14). __________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html

29 APR 2024 · Practice the Gospel Romans 12:1-21 Main idea: We preach the Gospel through our actions.  We are imparted with God’s will (12:1-2).  We are bestowed God’s gifts (12:3-8).  We are entrusted with God’s church (12:9-21). __________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html

29 APR 2024 · The Ordination Service of Assoc. Pastor Noah Austin. A Challenge to the Church by Rev. Brian Dedmon. A Challenge to the Minister by Rev. David Boyd. ________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html