First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 8/2/2020
Thank you for joining us for worship this morning! While our place of worship has changed from the usual place and time, we are grateful to know that the Body of Christ can worship anytime, anywhere. As a reminder If you have a need for assistance during this time (grocery delivery, meals, etc.), please do not hesitate to call/text Kim Collins on her cell phone. We have church members ready and willing to help.
Locations & Times
First Baptist Church
10781 76th St, South Haven, MI 49090, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
Worship: 8/2/2020
You can view worship that correlates with today's notes live on our Facebook page at 10:30am on Sunday mornings. If you missed us live, you can see it Sunday afternoon on our YouTube page by clicking here.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQahojNwyPo2LMn-ctTG8AWeekly Bulletin
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Pleasing God
Colossians 1:10-14
Pastor Jerry Koller
Colossians 1:10-14
Pastor Jerry Koller
Some people feel God is impossible to please. Typically, these are people who often struggle or are struggling in their faith as a result of some kind of trial or adversity they are either facing in the present or have faced in the past that have resulted in either loss, pain, suffering, or a combination of the three.
Bearing Fruit—Assuming what follows the colon in verse 10 is an expansion of what proceeded it—living a life that is worthy of the Lord and pleasing to Him—the first example of what pleases God is bearing fruit in every good work.
· The verb “bearing” is in the present tense which means we are to continually bear fruit.
· Those who are in Christ are perennial fruit bearers.
· The verb “bearing” is in the present tense which means we are to continually bear fruit.
· Those who are in Christ are perennial fruit bearers.
But exactly what is fruit?
· While Scripture does not use these exact words, I think it implies that fruit is connected to God’s glory.
Bearing fruit is bringing glory to God.
· While Scripture does not use these exact words, I think it implies that fruit is connected to God’s glory.
Bearing fruit is bringing glory to God.
We are to bear fruit in every good work.
· This does not mean we can work our way into God’s favor.
· This does not mean we can work our way into God’s favor.
Good works was a common phrase Paul used in his letters.
Ephesians 2:10 also tells us that good works are started and carried out in our lives by God.
· We were created in Christ Jesus to do good works and God will make sure we continue doing so.
· Good works spring from the faith, hope and love the saints have as Paul pointed out in verses 3-6 of Colossians 1.
· Good works spring from the faith, hope and love the saints have as Paul pointed out in verses 3-6 of Colossians 1.
Good works is a general comprehensive term that refers to godly behavior—of literally doing what is good according to God’s standards.
Growing in Knowledge—A life that is worthy of the Lord, included growing in the knowledge of God (vs. 10).
· This is a comprehensive knowledge that includes who God is, what He has done—is doing—and will do.
· If we are to do all for the glory of God, how can we not grow in the knowledge of God so that we can know what brings Him glory?
· If we are to bear fruit in every good work, how can we not grow in the knowledge of God so that we can bear fruit according to His design?
· If we want our love of God to deepen, how can we not grow in the knowledge of God?
· This is a comprehensive knowledge that includes who God is, what He has done—is doing—and will do.
· If we are to do all for the glory of God, how can we not grow in the knowledge of God so that we can know what brings Him glory?
· If we are to bear fruit in every good work, how can we not grow in the knowledge of God so that we can bear fruit according to His design?
· If we want our love of God to deepen, how can we not grow in the knowledge of God?
Being Strengthened with the Power of His Might—Verse 11 gives us one more way we can know we are living a life worthy of the Lord, a life that pleases Him in every way: being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might (vs. 11).
The words strengthened and power come from the same root word (dunamis).
· You can also translate this statement in this fashion: We are being empowered with all power.
· You can also translate this statement in this fashion: We are being empowered with all power.
The word power here comes from the same root as the words strengthened and power in Colossians 1:11.
The Holy Spirit is the power of God in action
· This empowering with power is according to His glorious might.
· This can also be translated according to the might or the power of His glory.
· This power has an intended outcome: God’s glory.
· This can also be translated according to the might or the power of His glory.
· This power has an intended outcome: God’s glory.
We are also empowered so that you may have great endurance and patience (vs. 11)
Endurance is the ability to withstand hardships.
Patience comes from a word that is used in regard to divine forbearance.
· Forbearance means to delay enforcing rights, claims, or privileges. It refrains from acting even though it could.
· Forbearance means to delay enforcing rights, claims, or privileges. It refrains from acting even though it could.
The Holy Spirit develops this in us.
God empowers us with power so that these qualities may be developed in us in order that we may keep on keeping on joyfully giving thanks to the Father (vs. 12).
It is God who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. (vs. 12)
It is He who has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves (vs. 13)
Because we are in the Son—in Christ—we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (vs. 14)
APPLICATION
God is not a tyrannical taskmaster who is impossible to please.
He is a righteous, holy, loving God who has exhibited His glory through His Son who sought us and bought us with His redeeming love, taking us out of the kingdom of darkness and has placed us into the kingdom of light so that we may enjoy Him forever.
In so doing, His glory will be displayed through us.
Happy Birthday!
· Bailey Rooker (8/6)
· Bruce Ferguson (8/8)
· Alayna Wilburn (8/9)
· Bruce Ferguson (8/8)
· Alayna Wilburn (8/9)
Help Needed
We need someone to bleach /kill the green algae/mold/etc. that is growing on the lower parts of the siding of the building in the playground area. If you are able to help with this, please let Kim know. Thanks in advance!
Items Needed for We Care Pantries
The We Care Food and Personal Care Pantries continue to need supplies. We suggest calling ahead to make sure someone is there to receive your items. For a list of items and pantry locations, please visit their website at
https://www.wecare-inc.org/pantries-and-programsCheck Out Our Web Page
We are keeping our web page (southhavenfbc.com) updated regularly. Please use it as a tool. Under "Resources" we have a page for FBC Members only which has our latest emails and letters from Pastor Jerry. If you try to access this page, you will need the password "Know Him" to see the content.
https://www.southhavenfbc.comOnline Giving is Available!
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Opportunities this Week
Sunday
6:00 AM · Worship Online Available (YouTube or Facebook)
Monday
6:30 PM · Men’s Group (Library; ‘til 8)
Wednesday
9:30 AM · Berean Bible Study
8:00 PM · Worship Team Practice (Sanctuary)
Thursday
6:30 PM · Women’s Craft Group (Library)
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children's sunday school
tuesday evening women's bible study
· On summer break and may resume this fall.
monday men’s group
· Contact Dave Hollis for questions or more information.
wednesday bible study
· Meets via Zoom, as well as in person at individuals homes for those who are comfortable doing so.
· To find out where they are meeting or if you're interested in joining, call/text Tina Wilburn at 269-767-4685 or email 2fifty7@gmail.com.
thursday evening craft group
· Masks are required.
· Contact Tracy Marshall for questions or more information.
6:00 AM · Worship Online Available (YouTube or Facebook)
Monday
6:30 PM · Men’s Group (Library; ‘til 8)
Wednesday
9:30 AM · Berean Bible Study
8:00 PM · Worship Team Practice (Sanctuary)
Thursday
6:30 PM · Women’s Craft Group (Library)
___________________________________________________________________
children's sunday school
tuesday evening women's bible study
· On summer break and may resume this fall.
monday men’s group
· Contact Dave Hollis for questions or more information.
wednesday bible study
· Meets via Zoom, as well as in person at individuals homes for those who are comfortable doing so.
· To find out where they are meeting or if you're interested in joining, call/text Tina Wilburn at 269-767-4685 or email 2fifty7@gmail.com.
thursday evening craft group
· Masks are required.
· Contact Tracy Marshall for questions or more information.
Weekly Prayer List
· Clint & Kristen Schultz and their family upon the death of Clint's mother, Ramona Schultz, on 7/24.
· Deborah Kirby (Vasha Ferguson's sister) had an extensive stroke caused by a heart arrhythmia. She has lost total function of her left side and her speech is affected, but she is able to communicate with slur. She is recovering from surgery and had 3 blood clots removed from her lungs. She's conscious and in good spirits. Pray for her healing and the family as they determine long-term care treatment options.
· Ginny Dorsey (Rhonda Dobberstein's mother) is recovering from surgery for a hysterectomy, a bladder lift, and a possible cancer area being removed.
· Jim (Rhonda Dobberstein's stepdad) just finished radiation recently for prostate cancer. Pray that it worked.
· Rhonda Dobberstein's nephew, Mark, sister Sherry, and brother-in-law Mark all have Covid. She has other family members that were around the that are experiencing symptoms too.
· Pastor Jephthe Lucien and his family and their Haitian community as they grieve the loss of Jephthe's father, Pastor Sidoine, who passed away on 7/3 and his brother, Pastor Henoc Lucien, who died on 6/5. Cards can be sent to: Pastor Jephthe Lucien | c/o Jerusalem Baptist Mission Church | P.O. Box 601 | Round Lake Beach, FL 60073.
· Bruce & Vasha Ferguson and their family upon the loss of Bruce's sister, Gloria Thompson, on 6/24 from Covid-19.
· Dwan (a childhood friend of Tracy Marshall) continues to be hospitalized. Pray for a full recovery and for freedom from addiction.
· Dominique Thompson (Bruce's Ferguson’s nephew) who is recovering from COVID-19.
· Lynn Rarick continues to deal with hip issues. Pray that a resolution can be figured out.
· Check out our monthly prayer card on-line at southhavenfbc.com under “Weekly Bulletins” for a list of those with on-going needs.
· Deborah Kirby (Vasha Ferguson's sister) had an extensive stroke caused by a heart arrhythmia. She has lost total function of her left side and her speech is affected, but she is able to communicate with slur. She is recovering from surgery and had 3 blood clots removed from her lungs. She's conscious and in good spirits. Pray for her healing and the family as they determine long-term care treatment options.
· Ginny Dorsey (Rhonda Dobberstein's mother) is recovering from surgery for a hysterectomy, a bladder lift, and a possible cancer area being removed.
· Jim (Rhonda Dobberstein's stepdad) just finished radiation recently for prostate cancer. Pray that it worked.
· Rhonda Dobberstein's nephew, Mark, sister Sherry, and brother-in-law Mark all have Covid. She has other family members that were around the that are experiencing symptoms too.
· Pastor Jephthe Lucien and his family and their Haitian community as they grieve the loss of Jephthe's father, Pastor Sidoine, who passed away on 7/3 and his brother, Pastor Henoc Lucien, who died on 6/5. Cards can be sent to: Pastor Jephthe Lucien | c/o Jerusalem Baptist Mission Church | P.O. Box 601 | Round Lake Beach, FL 60073.
· Bruce & Vasha Ferguson and their family upon the loss of Bruce's sister, Gloria Thompson, on 6/24 from Covid-19.
· Dwan (a childhood friend of Tracy Marshall) continues to be hospitalized. Pray for a full recovery and for freedom from addiction.
· Dominique Thompson (Bruce's Ferguson’s nephew) who is recovering from COVID-19.
· Lynn Rarick continues to deal with hip issues. Pray that a resolution can be figured out.
· Check out our monthly prayer card on-line at southhavenfbc.com under “Weekly Bulletins” for a list of those with on-going needs.
First Baptist Church
1635 76th Street
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-1291
southhavenfbc@gmail.com
1635 76th Street
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-1291
southhavenfbc@gmail.com