A Fresh Start With Grace pt. 2
The children of Israel wandered around the wilderness for 40 years. When it came time for them to enter into the promised land, God planned for people to have access to a place of refuge. Six cities were designated as the "Cities of Refuge" and if we look at these as descriptions of grace that God extends to His people, it seems there is much we can learn about grace from these cities.
Listen or watch this lesson as we discover the names of these six cities, and what they can teach us about God's grace.
Aaron Baker
Text: Joshua 20:1-6
4/11/2021
The children of Israel wandered around the wilderness for 40 years. When it came time for them to enter into the promised land, God planned for people to have access to a place of refuge. Six cities were designated as the "Cities of Refuge" and if we look at these as descriptions of grace that God extends to His people, it seems there is much we can learn about grace from these cities.
Listen or watch this lesson as we discover the names of these six cities, and what they can teach us about God's grace.
Aaron Baker
Text: Joshua 20:1-6
4/11/2021
A Fresh Start With Grace
Grace: So needed and so misunderstood. Watch or listen below as we take a look at grace and see what we can learn. We'll be defining grace, seeing WHY God originally extended grace to mankind, and learning how we can access that grace. To bring it all home, we'll look at how WE can show that grace in our lives. Click to get started...
Aaron Baker
Text: Ephesians 2:4, 5
4/4/2021
Grace: So needed and so misunderstood. Watch or listen below as we take a look at grace and see what we can learn. We'll be defining grace, seeing WHY God originally extended grace to mankind, and learning how we can access that grace. To bring it all home, we'll look at how WE can show that grace in our lives. Click to get started...
Aaron Baker
Text: Ephesians 2:4, 5
4/4/2021
A Fresh Start in Looking at the Resurrection
Today we have a guest speaker, Calvin Barrett. Our congregation here at Foristell is one of Calvin's supporters while he is studying the Bible at the Memphis School of Preaching (MSOP). We are glad to meet Calvin for the first time in-person and thankful that he can bring a lesson from God's word.
Calvin's lesson centers around the most important event in all of history: the resurrection of Christ. Watch the video below or download the audio to hear more about proofs that Jesus really lived, died, and was raised from the dead.
Calvin Barrett
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:14-20
3/28/2021
Today we have a guest speaker, Calvin Barrett. Our congregation here at Foristell is one of Calvin's supporters while he is studying the Bible at the Memphis School of Preaching (MSOP). We are glad to meet Calvin for the first time in-person and thankful that he can bring a lesson from God's word.
Calvin's lesson centers around the most important event in all of history: the resurrection of Christ. Watch the video below or download the audio to hear more about proofs that Jesus really lived, died, and was raised from the dead.
Calvin Barrett
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:14-20
3/28/2021
A Fresh Start with a Pattern
Is there a pattern for the church? What is it supposed to look like? And, what are members supposed to do? These are all great questions to which we can turn to the Scriptures for the answer. We can be thankful that God has shown us in His word what early Christians believed, how they worshipped, and how they lived. If we cling to the same promises as those Christians in the Scriptures, we should believe, worship, and live as they lived to receive the same promises and blessings they enjoyed.
Take a look at this video relating to the Pattern of the church found in the New Testament. Time wouldn't allow a glimpse at ALL the verses on this topic, but perhaps this sermon will help pique our interest and send us back to the Scriptures for answers.
Aaron Baker
Text: 2 Timothy 1:13
3/14/2021
Is there a pattern for the church? What is it supposed to look like? And, what are members supposed to do? These are all great questions to which we can turn to the Scriptures for the answer. We can be thankful that God has shown us in His word what early Christians believed, how they worshipped, and how they lived. If we cling to the same promises as those Christians in the Scriptures, we should believe, worship, and live as they lived to receive the same promises and blessings they enjoyed.
Take a look at this video relating to the Pattern of the church found in the New Testament. Time wouldn't allow a glimpse at ALL the verses on this topic, but perhaps this sermon will help pique our interest and send us back to the Scriptures for answers.
Aaron Baker
Text: 2 Timothy 1:13
3/14/2021
A Fresh Start for the Future
So many times we want to know, "What happens next?" We might anticipate how a movie might end and either be happy or disappointed about its ending. We *try* to anticipate what the stock market will do, but often to no avail. We love movies like, "Back to the Future" because it would be cool to go back in time, armed with the knowledge that we have now. In essence what we want to know is, "What happens next?"
This sermon explores what the bible teaches on the topic of Christ's return. Watch the video or listen to the audio to learn more as we explore the future and try to answer, "What happens next?"
Aaron Baker
Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
3/7/2021
So many times we want to know, "What happens next?" We might anticipate how a movie might end and either be happy or disappointed about its ending. We *try* to anticipate what the stock market will do, but often to no avail. We love movies like, "Back to the Future" because it would be cool to go back in time, armed with the knowledge that we have now. In essence what we want to know is, "What happens next?"
This sermon explores what the bible teaches on the topic of Christ's return. Watch the video or listen to the audio to learn more as we explore the future and try to answer, "What happens next?"
Aaron Baker
Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
3/7/2021
A Fresh Start at Seeing
Saul (later called Paul) was one who saw things differently. We first see him in Scripture seeing the church and the Savior as sinners. His encounter with Jesus changed how he saw the church, the Savior, and the world. We are challenged in this world to see things differently. Listen here or watch the video to learn more.
Aaron Baker
Text: Philippians 2:19-23
2/28/2021
Saul (later called Paul) was one who saw things differently. We first see him in Scripture seeing the church and the Savior as sinners. His encounter with Jesus changed how he saw the church, the Savior, and the world. We are challenged in this world to see things differently. Listen here or watch the video to learn more.
Aaron Baker
Text: Philippians 2:19-23
2/28/2021
A Fresh Start at Family
Family is so important. The family is the foundation of society and a key part of the church. If the family hurts, everyone hurts! This sermon looks to define, "What is family?" While our modern culture would like to define it for us, we have to go back to God's intention for the family.
Aaron Baker
Text: Mark 10:29-31
2/21/2021
(Sorry, there is no separate audio file for this sermon)
Family is so important. The family is the foundation of society and a key part of the church. If the family hurts, everyone hurts! This sermon looks to define, "What is family?" While our modern culture would like to define it for us, we have to go back to God's intention for the family.
Aaron Baker
Text: Mark 10:29-31
2/21/2021
(Sorry, there is no separate audio file for this sermon)
A Fresh Start at Counting
Sometimes, even pros have to go back to the basics. Counting is one of the most basic things we learn. For the Israelites, they had come out of Egypt, crossed the Red Sea and received God's Law at Mt Sinai. Unfortunately, they complained and had a lack of trust in God when they were encouraged to go spy out the Promised Land. As a result, they wandered around in the wilderness for 40 years. The book of Numbers records this wandering. So, what did they learn during these 40 years? They were taught the basics. They needed to trust God, obey God, and follow His word.
We can learn many great lessons from the book of Numbers. Watch this lesson or listen below to learn more from the book of Numbers and see how God is taking His people back to the basics.
Aaron Baker
Text: Numbers 9:15-16
2/14/2021
Sometimes, even pros have to go back to the basics. Counting is one of the most basic things we learn. For the Israelites, they had come out of Egypt, crossed the Red Sea and received God's Law at Mt Sinai. Unfortunately, they complained and had a lack of trust in God when they were encouraged to go spy out the Promised Land. As a result, they wandered around in the wilderness for 40 years. The book of Numbers records this wandering. So, what did they learn during these 40 years? They were taught the basics. They needed to trust God, obey God, and follow His word.
We can learn many great lessons from the book of Numbers. Watch this lesson or listen below to learn more from the book of Numbers and see how God is taking His people back to the basics.
Aaron Baker
Text: Numbers 9:15-16
2/14/2021
Begin a Fresh Start Now
Taking a lesson from the story of Nehemiah, how can we (the church) set goals, plans, and do the work of the Lord. The elders of the church of Christ at Foristell share some of the plans for 2021 and the need for everyone to be a part of those plans to accomplish the Lord's work.
What can you do in the next 52 days and for the rest of 2021?
Ron Ryckman, Rod Jackson and Bruce Van Hook
Text: Nehemiah 2:18-20
2/7/2021
Taking a lesson from the story of Nehemiah, how can we (the church) set goals, plans, and do the work of the Lord. The elders of the church of Christ at Foristell share some of the plans for 2021 and the need for everyone to be a part of those plans to accomplish the Lord's work.
What can you do in the next 52 days and for the rest of 2021?
Ron Ryckman, Rod Jackson and Bruce Van Hook
Text: Nehemiah 2:18-20
2/7/2021
A Fresh Start In Loving One Another
Love. You can't fake it. You either have it, or you don't. There is no middle ground for Christians. We are called upon to love God, and to love others. We cannot have one without the other.
Perhaps we have all hurt, and been hurt. Maybe it is time for a fresh start? Watch here to see what the Bible teaches about loving one another, and let's recognize when our love might need to be renewed.
Aaron Baker
Text: 1 John 3:16-17
1/31/2021
(sorry, no separate audio file was recorded for this lesson)
Love. You can't fake it. You either have it, or you don't. There is no middle ground for Christians. We are called upon to love God, and to love others. We cannot have one without the other.
Perhaps we have all hurt, and been hurt. Maybe it is time for a fresh start? Watch here to see what the Bible teaches about loving one another, and let's recognize when our love might need to be renewed.
Aaron Baker
Text: 1 John 3:16-17
1/31/2021
(sorry, no separate audio file was recorded for this lesson)
A Fresh Start Is No Accident!
A strong faith takes a conscious decision. It is a choice, and one that does not happen by accident! In this sermon we look at the faith of Hannah. She was repeatedly bullied, put down and tormented. How did she overcome? Through God's grace, mercy, and her hope.
Listen or watch as we look at Hannah's predicament and discover that her coming out on the winning side was no accident!
Aaron Baker
Text: 1 Samuel 1:8-11
1/24/2021
A strong faith takes a conscious decision. It is a choice, and one that does not happen by accident! In this sermon we look at the faith of Hannah. She was repeatedly bullied, put down and tormented. How did she overcome? Through God's grace, mercy, and her hope.
Listen or watch as we look at Hannah's predicament and discover that her coming out on the winning side was no accident!
Aaron Baker
Text: 1 Samuel 1:8-11
1/24/2021
A Fresh Start with Evangelism
Maybe you've tried before to reach out to your friends or family with God's word. Did it work? If it did, we are energized and excited! If it didn't, then chances are you haven't reached out since.
Maybe it is time to try again to reach out to those around you. Be equipped for the task. Be confident. Be evangelistic! Watch the video or listen to the sermon to learn more.
Aaron Baker
Text: Matthew 4:12-17
1/17/2021
Maybe you've tried before to reach out to your friends or family with God's word. Did it work? If it did, we are energized and excited! If it didn't, then chances are you haven't reached out since.
Maybe it is time to try again to reach out to those around you. Be equipped for the task. Be confident. Be evangelistic! Watch the video or listen to the sermon to learn more.
Aaron Baker
Text: Matthew 4:12-17
1/17/2021
Why a Fresh Start?
When are times I may need to consider a fresh start? Why did God destroy the world in the time of Noah and start over? All great questions! In this lesson we look at what conditions were like in the time of Noah. We are also challenged to consider if some of these attributes are present in our life, we may need a fresh start. Listen below or watch the video to learn more.
Aaron Baker
Text: Genesis 6: 1-3
1/10/2021
When are times I may need to consider a fresh start? Why did God destroy the world in the time of Noah and start over? All great questions! In this lesson we look at what conditions were like in the time of Noah. We are also challenged to consider if some of these attributes are present in our life, we may need a fresh start. Listen below or watch the video to learn more.
Aaron Baker
Text: Genesis 6: 1-3
1/10/2021
A Fresh Start
With 2020 now over, we may desire to breath a collective sigh of relief. Here we are in a New Year. We have the rest of 2021 ahead of us. This is the fresh Start we've been waiting for. What will you do with your Fresh Start?
Aaron Baker
Text: Genesis 3:1-6
1/03/2021
With 2020 now over, we may desire to breath a collective sigh of relief. Here we are in a New Year. We have the rest of 2021 ahead of us. This is the fresh Start we've been waiting for. What will you do with your Fresh Start?
Aaron Baker
Text: Genesis 3:1-6
1/03/2021