Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church
2308 Main St. (Mail - P. O. Box 42)
Des Arc, AR 72040
Pastor: Eddie Addison
Phone 870-256-4603 Music Director: Dennis Johnson Phone 870-256-4603March 29, 2009
Pulpit to the Pew
I had some problems with telephone service last week. It is a little frustrating not to be able to reach someone because the communication system is not working properly. Thank God, this can never happen with prayer. God is always available. We never get an intercept recording that tells us the number is no longer in service. A lost man can pray the sinner’s prayer from anywhere, at any time and be saved right then and there. The prayers of the saints are heard from every location around the globe at the same time, yet, the network is never too busy. You can talk to God in prayer anytime. He has a great communication system.
Brother Joe Hellums - Our missionary at New Liberty Baptist Mission in Beebe will be with us during the evening services today. Brother Hellums will give us an update on the work in Beebe. He will also report on progress for getting the Lambert family here for the ABA meeting.
Men’s Fellowship - The Lakeside Men’s Fellowship will meet on Monday night, March 30th. All of the men are invited to take part. There will be a pot luck meal to begin the meeting at 7:00 PM.
AWANA & Discovery
This Wednesday night, we will be back to our regular schedule for AWANA (grades up through six) and Discovery (teens). Assembly for AWANA/Discovery is at 6:30 PM . The pastor’s class begins at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Pray for our teachers as well as our young people as they finish out the semester.
Report from Pre-Teen Retreat - At the writing of the bulletin there were one hundred and eighty six signed up for the retreat. Games and activities were scheduled for Friday night. Class time was scheduled for Saturday morning. We appreciate all those who helped with the retreat.
CHOIR REHEARSAL 5:00 PM TODAY
Scripture Search - Answers from last Sunday
1. How old was Abram (Abraham) when he departed Haran?
Answer: 75 (Gen. 12:4)
2. Who were the three friends of Job that came to comfort him?
Answer: Eliphaz, Bildad, Zophar (Job. 2:11)
3. According to First Thessalonians, what sounds are associated with the second coming of the Lord?
Answer: Shout, voice of archangel, trump (I Thess. 4:16)
Today’s Scripture Search
1. What criminal was released by Pilate when Jesus was crucified?
2. What was Nehemiah’s job in Shushan the palace?
3. What question did Jesus ask the Samaritan when the ten lepers were healed?
Sunday Morning I Corinthians 9:1-27 12th in series
Those willing to serve God should be also willing to put others above themselves. Again, Paul uses himself as an example rather than speak directly to the failure of Corinthian church members.
Fit or Unfit for Service
I. Paul’s Defense I Cor. 9:1-5
Four Rectorial Questions - About Paul’s Ministry (v. 1)
A. Am I not an apostle? He did the work of apostle among them
B. Am I not free? w/o restraint to exercise apostolic authority
C. Have I not seen the Lord? In Arabia (Gal. 1:16-17)
D. Are you not proof of my apostleship?
II. Paul’s Dedication I Cor. 9:6-18
Forgoing Support - Financial Help From a Worldly Church
A. Did not accept help from Corinth but did from other churches
B. Later apologized for this (II Cor. 12:13)
C. Logic illustrated: soldier, vine dresser, shepherd
D. Commanded by Scripture example: oxen, farmers, priests
III. Paul’s Discipline I Cor. 9:19-27
First Things First - Reaching the Lost Whatever the Cost
A. Integrity is uppermost in mind of Paul
B. All things to all men that some might be saved
1. Jews - to them under O. T. Law
2. Gentiles - to them outside O. T. Law
3. Weak - identify with weaker brethren
C. Strength of commitment illustrated by athletic training
Con. Danger of becoming "castaway" or disqualified (worthless)