Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church


March 14, 2014

  

Pastor Barksdale Online
"Greeting One Another In The Love Of Christ"
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Our hats go off to the presenters of the "Seven Seals."  The Book of Revelation is a challenging Book and requires considerable study and meditation in preparation for teaching/preaching from it.  Make sure that you are in a teaching ministry of the Word of God.  God's Word is truly a lamp unto your feet that will guide you in the right direction.

Also keep praying for our sick and shut in members.  They are very appreciative of your prayers.   

 

 

 

 

 

Weekly Message 

 

            "A MISSION WITH JESUS"

And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, and certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils...  (Luke 8:1,2)

When I was growing up, before my mother would let me go anywhere with my friends, she wanted to know where I was going; the reason I was going; and who I was going with.
Your walk, your talk, and your life can be an example for others to follow.  This is certainly true for those who have come to Christ.  And just think about it, who would not want their loved ones to go on a "Mission With Jesus?"

Magdala was a city known for its primary business, prostitution. The nickname, "Mary the Magdalene" was a synonym for "Mary, the prostitute."  She had a sordid past that was changed when seven demons were cast out of her life.  After she was touched by Jesus, she became a worshiper, a follower, and missionary for Jesus.

POINT 1.  Just as Mary Magdalene was changed after meeting Jesus, we who are saved, have been as well.  When God has saved you, you should worship Him.  It may have been Mary Magdalene who broke the alabaster box and washed His feet with her tears.  She worshiped Jesus out of gratitude.  We should do the same. God has done too much for us to remain quiet.

POINT 2.  To whom much is given, much is expected.  An anonymous author gave the following image: If God granted you 70 years of life, you would spend 23 years sleeping; 14 years working; 8 years watching TV; 6 years eating; 4 years talking; etc.  If you went to church every Sunday, you would be giving God 5 months out of your life.  Just think about it, 5 months out of 70 years.  With all that God has done for you, do you think that you are giving back very much to Him?

POINT 3.  Finally, our mission in life should be to take the Good News of Jesus Christ wherever we go, just as Jesus did. Remember that Mary wanted to cling to Jesus and not let Him go.  But Jesus had a mission for her.  After His resurrection, she was to go and tell the brethren that He had risen (John 20:17,18).  When Jesus saves you, you have a mission to go and tell others the Good News.  ARE YOU FULFILLING YOUR MISSION?  
 

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    PREACHING SCHEDULE

  

March 16, 2014   8am Rev. Bryant
                           11am Rev. Criswell

March 23, 2014 -  8am   Min. Cummings
                            11am   Pastor
March 29, 2014 -   Fifth Ward Coalition of Churches (Lyons Ave. Renaissance Festival)
March 29, 2014 - YDC Movie Night
March 30, 2014 -  8am Pastor
                            11am Rev. Whittaker