First Free Will Baptist Church http://www.jc1fwb.com Johnston City, Illinois Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:38:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Sunday morning messages from the First Free Will Baptist Church in Johnston City, Illinois. Pastor Keith Fletcher shares simple messages from God's Word that are relevant to all generations. The church's emphasis this year is to "Connect" in order to be a church that is healthy, growing, and full of love (Ephesians 4:16). Pastor Keith Fletcher no Pastor Keith Fletcher info@jc1fwb.com info@jc1fwb.com (Pastor Keith Fletcher) Connect with God's Word at First Free Will sermons, preaching, Bible, Bible studies, Free Will Baptist First Free Will Baptist Church http://www.jc1fwb.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/jcffwb-church-logo-144x144.jpg http://www.jc1fwb.com TV-G Johnston City, IL Weekly Palm Sunday Community Service http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/03/palm-sunday-community-service/ http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/03/palm-sunday-community-service/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:41:33 +0000 webmaster http://www.jc1fwb.com/?p=1009 The Ministerial Alliance will host its annual Palm Sunday service at 6:00 next Sunday night at the Washington Avenue Baptist Church. The adult Bible class will not meet here that evening but D6 classes for children will be held and the van will run as usual.

]]> http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/03/palm-sunday-community-service/feed/ 0 Crucified With Christ, Easter Sunday http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/03/celebrate-easter/ http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/03/celebrate-easter/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:32:40 +0000 webmaster http://www.jc1fwb.com/?p=1002 ...Read the Rest]]> Sunday morning, April 8, we will celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord with wonderful music by our children and by adult ensemble. The adults will be singing a musical entitled, Crucified With Christ. Our worship service starts at 10:30, but if you come early, you can attend the adult Bible class (9:30) in the auditorium, spend time in the prayer room, or enjoy coffee, donuts, cinnamon rolls and conversation in the fellowship hall. Kids will hunt Easter eggs on the lawn at 9:30 (weather permitting). There wil be on evening service on Easter Sunday so that member may spend time with their families.

]]> http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/03/celebrate-easter/feed/ 0 Rebuilding Unselfishly http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/02/rebuilding-unselfishly/ http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/02/rebuilding-unselfishly/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:30:08 +0000 webmaster http://www.jc1fwb.com/?p=1022 (2/26/12)

Symptoms of Selfishness:

• Taking no notice of your “brothers”

• Taking more from those with less

• Taking what you “deserve” always

Curing Selfishness:

• Walking in the fear of God

• Giving more than expected (working for God’s approval)

 

 

 

]]> http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/02/rebuilding-unselfishly/feed/ 0 (2/26/12) - Symptoms of Selfishness: - • Taking no notice of your “brothers” - • Taking more from those with less - • Taking what you “deserve” always - Curing Selfishness: - • Walking in the fear of God - (2/26/12) Symptoms of Selfishness: • Taking no notice of your “brothers” • Taking more from those with less • Taking what you “deserve” always Curing Selfishness: • Walking in the fear of God • Giving more than expected (working for God’s approval)       Pastor Keith Fletcher no 30:03 Rebuilding in the Midst of Battle http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/02/rebuilding-in-the-midst-of-battle/ http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/02/rebuilding-in-the-midst-of-battle/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:30:43 +0000 webmaster http://www.jc1fwb.com/?p=1019 (2/19/12) Nehemiah 4:7-23

]]> http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/02/rebuilding-in-the-midst-of-battle/feed/ 0 (2/19/12) Nehemiah 4:7-23 (2/19/12) Nehemiah 4:7-23 Pastor Keith Fletcher no 28:54 Rebuilding With All Your Heart http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/02/rebuilding-with-all-your-heart/ http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/02/rebuilding-with-all-your-heart/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:30:43 +0000 webmaster http://www.jc1fwb.com/?p=1012 (2/12/12)

Nehemiah 3:1—4:6

Look, what can be done…
• When you’re stretched
• When you’re scorned
• When you’re supported
• When you’re spirited (working with all your heart)

]]> http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/02/rebuilding-with-all-your-heart/feed/ 0 (2/12/12) - Nehemiah 3:1—4:6 - Look, what can be done... • When you’re stretched • When you’re scorned • When you’re supported • When you’re spirited (working with all your heart) (2/12/12) Nehemiah 3:1—4:6 Look, what can be done... • When you’re stretched • When you’re scorned • When you’re supported • When you’re spirited (working with all your heart) Pastor Keith Fletcher no 25:04 Thunder Becomes Tender http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/02/thunder-becomes-tender/ http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/02/thunder-becomes-tender/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:30:42 +0000 webmaster http://www.jc1fwb.com/?p=997 (2/5/12) John: the Apostle of Love

  • Mark 1:19-20—The Call
  • Mark 3:17—The Name
  • Matthew 20:20-24—The Presumption
  • John 13:21-26—The Confidence
  • John 19:25-27—The Commitment

Take-Aways—

  • God creates/affirms our identities
  • God knows our futures
  • God brings us to maturity
  • God trusts us with His Kingdom work
]]> http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/02/thunder-becomes-tender/feed/ 0 (2/5/12) John: the Apostle of Love Mark 1:19-20—The Call Mark 3:17—The Name Matthew 20:20-24—The Presumption John 13:21-26—The Confidence John 19:25-27—The Commitment - Take-Aways— God creates/affirms our identities (2/5/12) John: the Apostle of Love Mark 1:19-20—The Call Mark 3:17—The Name Matthew 20:20-24—The Presumption John 13:21-26—The Confidence John 19:25-27—The Commitment Take-Aways— God creates/affirms our identities God knows our futures God brings us to maturity God trusts us with His Kingdom work Pastor Keith Fletcher no 34:45 Rebuilding in Spite of Opposition http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/01/rebuilding-in-spite-of-opposition/ http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/01/rebuilding-in-spite-of-opposition/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:30:50 +0000 webmaster http://www.jc1fwb.com/?p=991 (1/29/12) Nehemiah 2:9-20

–ABCs of Leadership

• Authority
• Boldness
• Cautiousness
• Determination
• Exclusivity
]]> http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/01/rebuilding-in-spite-of-opposition/feed/ 0 (1/29/12) Nehemiah 2:9-20 - --ABCs of Leadership • Authority • Boldness • Cautiousness • Determination • Exclusivity (1/29/12) Nehemiah 2:9-20 --ABCs of Leadership • Authority • Boldness • Cautiousness • Determination • Exclusivity Pastor Keith Fletcher no 22:56 Rebuilding With “God’s Good Hand” http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/01/rebuilding-with-gods-good-hand/ http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/01/rebuilding-with-gods-good-hand/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:30:37 +0000 webmaster http://www.jc1fwb.com/?p=987 (1/22/12) Nehemiah 2:1-8

• A Really Big Deal (vv. 1-2)
• A Really Big Request (vv. 3-8a)
• A Really Big God (v. 8a)
]]> http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/01/rebuilding-with-gods-good-hand/feed/ 0 (1/22/12) Nehemiah 2:1-8 • A Really Big Deal (vv. 1-2) • A Really Big Request (vv. 3-8a) • A Really Big God (v. 8a) (1/22/12) Nehemiah 2:1-8 • A Really Big Deal (vv. 1-2) • A Really Big Request (vv. 3-8a) • A Really Big God (v. 8a) Pastor Keith Fletcher no 24:07 Rebuilding After Bad News http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/01/rebuilding-after-bad-news/ http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/01/rebuilding-after-bad-news/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:30:12 +0000 webmaster http://www.jc1fwb.com/?p=980 (1/15/12) Nehemiah 1

• Hearing the Report (vv. 2-3)
• Feeling the Pain (v. 4)
• Praying the Prayer (vv. 5-11)
–Adoration (5)
–Confession (6-7)
–Testimony/Thanksgiving (8-10)
–Supplication (11)
]]> http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/01/rebuilding-after-bad-news/feed/ 0 (1/15/12) Nehemiah 1 • Hearing the Report (vv. 2-3) • Feeling the Pain (v. 4) • Praying the Prayer (vv. 5-11) --Adoration (5) --Confession (6-7) --Testimony/Thanksgiving (8-10) --Supplication (11) (1/15/12) Nehemiah 1 • Hearing the Report (vv. 2-3) • Feeling the Pain (v. 4) • Praying the Prayer (vv. 5-11) --Adoration (5) --Confession (6-7) --Testimony/Thanksgiving (8-10) --Supplication (11) Pastor Keith Fletcher no 23:23 Prayer Room Open http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/01/prayer-room-open/ http://www.jc1fwb.com/2012/01/prayer-room-open/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:52:55 +0000 webmaster http://www.jc1fwb.com/?p=964 ...Read the Rest]]> We have a new prayer room available upstairs (follow the signs), and it will be open during the 9:30 hour Sunday mornings. If you are not in a Bible study at that time, please consider using that time to pray for our outreach ministries. Resources are available in that room to help direct your prayer time.

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