Henderson Community Baptist Church

Despite all our giftedness, autonomy, abilities and accomplishments, God is still God and we ain’t. So be prepared for the surprises!

God loved us even before we loved God This verse tells us how much God Loves us.

Phoniness is deadly when it comes to following Christ Jesus doesn’t want us to make a show of our faith.

Sin Doesn’t Start where we think it does. Sin doesn’t end where we think it does. The starting point of righteousness is living with the heart and mind of God.

The Law was given to bring us into relationship with God. A relationship with God helps us understand the purpose of the Law. Jesus fulfilled the law by giving us his Grace

Main Points: Baptism means leaving your old life behind Baptism means making our private faith public In Baptism Jesus identifies with those he came to save.

The Bethlehem Star reminds us that with Christ, Light has entered the world. Darkness is a symbol of sin and estrangement It is our task to take the light of Christ to those in darkness

God did not just take on human characteristics, God took on the human condition God can work in the toughest circumstances and the strangest places God’s ways can be trusted because God’s love has been tested.

Jesus is the hope of God’s presence with us. Jesus is the hope of new life in God Jesus is the hope of a new walk with God.

Jesus the Messiah will heal our separation from God Jesus the Messiah will heal our separation from each other.

Community Baptist Church Henderson Kentucky (KY)-Pastor Dr. Tim Hobbs (a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship affiliated church)

Saying Thank you is a sign of character. Saying Thank you makes us better people. Saying Thank you keeps a channel of love open

Fear causes us to put our trust in things we can touch, see and own. The solution to fear is trust in God’s plan. Suffering is an opportunity to witness God’s truth.

Happiness does not consist of the pursuit of pleasure Happiness is not found in the avoidance of pain. Happiness is found in purposeful living Happiness is found in being people-oriented Happiness is found in a passion for God.

When we compare ourselves to others religion becomes a competition When we compare ourselves to God we realize we don’t have anything to offer God. If you don’t know grace, you don’t know God.

The Disciples thought their problem was a lack of faith Their problem was actually a lack of commitment. We Serve others because of the One who first served us.

Jesus is the Mirror Image of God Jesus has tasted death That means that we matter

We are responsible for one another. Judgment is a real part of the Gospel message We need a missions-consciousness both home and abroad

There is one God There is one mediator between God and Humans (Jesus Christ) We are called to focus on one world changing task We are called to be a funnel of God’s blessings

Three Questions: How did we get in this predicament? Does anybody really care? Is there an answer for any of us?

Christ wants us to think through our faith Our relationship with God is the most important thing to think through We need to think through the commitment of following Jesus

Humility

The Door to a rich fulfilling life is a narrow one Living a rich, fulfilling life requires dedication and sacrifice Living a successful life requires hard choices The door is narrow, but is wide enough for all who want to enter

Setting people free from slavery or pain is honoring the sabbath. God created us in God’s image and wants to free us from suffering Praising God is honoring the Sabbath

Community Baptist Church Henderson Kentucky (KY)-Pastor Dr. Tim Hobbs (a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship affiliated church)

People today are less likely to be a Good Samaritan We may respond to this story at the level of civility or courtesy We may respond to this story knowing that God pulled us from a ditch and now it’s up to us to do that for others.

Jesus sent the disciples because they needed to see what he saw. Jesus sent the disciples to know the joy of doing ministry. Jesus sent the disciples to give them power.

Setting your face toward Jerusalem means wanting God’s will more than you own. Setting your face toward Jerusalem means submitting to God’s will fearlessly. Setting your face toward Jerusalem means sharing your faith in Jesus

Humility means accepting one another Unity means looking after one another’s needs. Being one means we advocate for one another and for all of God’s children.

Time is the most difficult attribute of a Hall of Fame Dad A Hall of Fame Dad makes sure his children know right from wrong A Hall of Fame Dad will show his children how much he loves them.

The Christian Faith is universal. God comes to us just as we are. Christ came to the world to reveal what God is like.

Community Baptist Church Henderson Kentucky (KY)-Pastor Dr. Tim Hobbs (a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship affiliated church)

Community Baptist Church Henderson Kentucky (KY)-Pastor Dr. Tim Hobbs (a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship affiliated church)

We all have our doubts We long for certainty, but God doesn’t grant that. God wants to produce mature Christians Believers are a blessing to the world.

Resurrection marks the moment life overcame death. Resurrection marks the moment hope overcame grief. Resurrection marks the moment when we have to make a decision.

Community Baptist Church Henderson Kentucky (KY)-Pastor Dr. Tim Hobbs (a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship affiliated church)

Jesus agonized over doing God’s will in Gethsemane Jesus was rejected at Gabbatha Jesus was killed at Golgotha Jesus was resurrected from the Garden Tomb

Jesus’ entire philosophy of life was based on love. Listening means we’re open to change. Our only hope is the love of Jesus Christ

You can’t love God and neighbor and sit idly by while someone needs help. Bearing fruit is something we all can do. God’s grace calls us to give grace

Community Baptist Church Henderson Kentucky (KY)-Pastor Dr. Tim Hobbs (a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship affiliated church)

Jesus’ entire philosophy of life was based on love. Listening means we’re open to change. Our only hope is the love of Jesus Christ

Community Baptist Church Henderson Kentucky (KY)-Pastor Dr. Tim Hobbs (a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship affiliated church)

A Dream was born in Nehemiah’s Heart to return to Jerusalem Nehemiah became committed to the Dream God gave him. What Dream has God placed on your heart.

A Dream was born in Nehemiah’s Heart to return to Jerusalem Nehemiah became committed to the Dream God gave him. What Dream has God placed on your heart.

Awareness of our sinfulness and dependence on God. Awareness of Divine Grace A Call to a purposeful life

Christ is the light of the world Darkness is an appropriate symbol for the world without Christ Light is an appropriate symbol for the world with Christ

We trust God. We take care of those we love. We remember the world for which Christ died

The Shepherds attended Jesus’ birth Christmas teaches us that God’s love is available to all people. Through this baby in Bethlehem God has made God’s self available to us.

Mary thought life has some strange twists and turns Mary wondered about God’s faithfulness and how God keeps promises Mary pondered the love she felt in her heart

We all long for peace. Peace is very elusive in our world. Peace comes through Jesus Christ.