Messiah Baptist Church, Wake Forest, NC

New web site

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:56:00 +0000

Since we have finally updated our website at www.MessiahWF.org, we will no longer maintain this blog.

New Meeting Location!

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Wed, 02 May 2007 02:11:00 +0000

We will begin meeting at The Cotton Company beginning May 6th. We will meet in the upstairs "Reception Room" each Sunday morning beginning at 10:30 a.m., and on Sunday evenings beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 15, 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 01:06:00 +0000

This week when we gathered, Anthony C. taught from Titus 1:10-16. Paul warns Titus and the believers in Crete to look out for false teachers, similar to the warnings he gives to Timothy in his letters. Paul also warns of the influence of Cretan culture on the Cretan church. Believers today should be conscious of the influence of American culture on the church. Finally, as Paul speaks of the pure and the unpure, we are taught to be cautious of legalism. Anthony C. defined legalism as the "keeping of biblical regulations by our own strength in order to earn God's favor." Anthony reminded us that if we only have "teeth-gritting resolve" to not sin, we will fail. We must lean on the grace of God to fight sin.

Alan K will be teaching through Titus 2 for the next two Sundays.

Also, please remember that we will begin meeting at The Cotton Company beginning May 6th.

Sunday, April 8, 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 14:07:00 +0000

This week when we gathered, Maël D. taught from Titus 1:5-9. Maël D. pointed the body to visit his blog post in reference to his views on the distinctions between ministers, pastors/elders, and overseers/bishops. Paul points to three criteria for recognizing an elder. These criteria will help recognize a person who characterizes the list that follows, beginning in verse 7. This list, as well as the list in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, is not meant to be exhaustive, but to characterize the blamelessness of an elder. Maël D. challenged the body to examine ourselves in light of these characteristics.

Next Sunday, Anthony C. will teach from Titus 1:10-16.

It was also announced that we will begin meeting at The Cotton Company beginning May 6th.

Friday, April 6, 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 15:12:00 +0000

Our church body gathered tonight to celebrate the Lord's Supper in the home of Don and Laura B. In our gathering, we also read through the gospel of John - men, women, and children all taking turns to read aloud. We were all greatly blessed by the telling of the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Sunday, April 1, 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 15:06:00 +0000

**Sorry that this post is late!**

This week when we gathered, Maël D. taught from Titus 1:1-4. Paul laid out the DNA of his message to Titus and all believers: that we are called to godliness and to hope in Christ, which leads us to proclaim His truth. The truth of Christ should push us toward Him. Likewise, this truth draws us together as a family through faith.

Next Sunday, Maël D. will continue our study in Titus.

Sunday, March 25, 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:21:00 +0000

We were joined this morning by Dr. David Black and his wife, Becky Lynn. Dr. and Mrs. Black have a continued ministry aiding the Church in Ethiopia. They shared this morning specifically what they are doing among the church families in Ethiopia and how they plan to continue coming alongside the believers there. Mrs. Black presented a slide show along with many stories of the lives of various Christians they have met. It was a very informative and motivating time for all.

We later gathered at the home of the Taylor's to share in a meal and the Lord's Supper. We followed with a time of prayer, focusing on our families, workplaces, and the possibility of a future relationship between our local body and a body of believers in Ethiopia.

For more information on the Blacks' work in Ethiopia, visit their website.

Sunday, March 18, 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 19:55:00 +0000

This week when we gathered, Tracy M. taught out of the first three chapters of Hosea. God calls Hosea to take to himself a wife of harlotry. The children she bears are given significant names - Jezreel (in reference to the violence done is Jezreel), "No Mercy", and "Not My People". We see God's judgment on the house of Israel. The end of chapter 2, however, displays God's mercy as he calls "Not My People" "You are my people". We as Gentiles have hope in this mercy of God that extends to the nations.

Tracy challenged the body to consider our interaction with God's plan for the nations, specifically how we can 1) pray, 2) give, and 3) go.

Next week Dr. and Mrs. Black will join us for our morning gathering to speak of the work of the Church in Ethiopia. We will follow with a celebration of the Lord's Supper at the Taylor's.

Please remember that as we approach Easter, we will be looking to collect offerings for Annie Armstrong - money to support missions in North America. Our goal for this year is $2,000.

Sunday, March 11, 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:14:00 +0000

This week when we gathered, Maël D. finished our study in 2 Timothy. 2 Timothy 4:9-22 contrasts the Fickleness of Man with the Steadfastness of God. Paul points to those who have deserted him and caused him trouble. But he comes back to the faithfulness of the Lord to rescue him. We see in Paul's final days a God-centered, gospel-focused perspective.

Tracy M. will teach out of Hosea next week when we gather.

Please remember to be in prayer for all of the families that have gone out from our body to serve the Lord through missions.

Also, as a reminder, Dr. and Mrs. Black will be with us on Sunday, March 25th. We will follow by breaking bread at the Taylors.

Sunday, March 4, 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 19:01:00 +0000

This week when we gathered, Rodney M. taught from 2 Timothy 4:1-8. Paul exhorts Timothy to guard sound doctrine. If we zoom out from this text, we see that this fits within Paul's theme in the book of 2 Timothy to Persevere in the midst of Persecution. Zooming out again, we see Paul's call to godly living. And with a final zoom, we see Paul's emphasis on righteousness that comes through faith. Rodney encouraged the body to remain mindful of the two greatest commandments: To love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul, and To love your neighbor as yourself.

We will finish our study of the book of 2 Timothy next week. It was announced that Dr. and Mrs. Black will be joining us on the morning of March 25 to share about their work in Ethiopia. We also hope to break bread with them afterward at the Taylor household.

Finally, the church will now be supporting the Pregnancy Life Care Center in Raleigh.

Sunday, February 25, 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:47:00 +0000

This week when we gathered, Rob M. taught from 2 Timothy 3:10-17. Here Paul continues in his theme of "Encouragement for steadfastness amidst ungodly circumstances." Verse 12 sets a principle of persecution, where "all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." Rob M. asked us to consider these two questions:

1. Do you understand what it means to live a godly life in Christ Jesus?
2. Understanding this, then, do you want to?

Verse 14 then prompts Timothy, and by extension all believers, to continue in the faith, knowing both 1) from whom he learned it and 2) from what he learned it (the Scriptures). Rob M. then challenged us to ask ourselves if we are discipling our spouse and family, and if we are in the Word daily.

Next Sunday, Rodney M. will continue our study in 2 Timothy 4:1-8.

Sunday, February 18, 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:59:00 +0000

This week when we gathered, Alan K. taught from 2 Timothy 3:1-9. Paul writes that "in the last days, perilous times will come" - according to both the Old and New Testament, we are now living in the last days. This passage paints a rather hopeless picture, but Alan reminded us that there is hope in Christ amidst the perilous times of the last days.

Next Sunday, Rob M. will point us to this hope in Christ when he teaches from 2 Timothy 3:10-17.

Also, on Sunday evening, the elders presented Theron Stancil and Jeff Taylor as the deacons of the church.

Sunday, November 5, 2006

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:02:00 +0000

This week when we gathered, Theron S. taught from 1 Timothy 5:17-21. Paul instructs Timothy and us to honor the elders who lead well and to especially make sure we honor those who labor hard in word and teaching. We are also instructed to discipline the elders who continue in sin by showing them their fault in the presence of all.

Next Sunday, Mael D. will continue our series in the "Personal Epistles of Paul" when he teaches from 1 Timothy 5:22-25. After our meeting next week, we will gathering again at the home of Tracy and Beth M. to celebrate the Lord's Supper and for fellowship.

Sunday, October 29, 2006

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 16:35:00 +0000

This week when we gathered together at the Stone Chapel, Ed P. taught us from 1 Timothy 5:1-16. We are to encourage each as brothers and sisters in Christ, as family. As well, the church is to honor and provide for widows who are really widow. The church is to lovingly provide for those who can not protect themselves.

Next week, Theron S. will continue teaching through "Paul's Personal Epistles" when he teaches 1 Timothy 5:17-22.

Sunday, October 15, 2006

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:16:00 +0000

This week, Alan K. taught from 1 Timothy 4:6-10. A good servant of Jesus Christ both teaches others to walk in godliness, and is taught to walk in godliness through the word of faith and good teaching. The disciplines (prayer, fasting, giving, studying Scripture) may help us grow in godliness, but the disciplines are not the goal: godliness itself is the goal. Godliness is only found as we are transformed into Christ-likeness.

Next week, Alan K. will continue teaching through "Paul's Personal Epistles" when he teaches from 1 Timothy 4:11-20.

Sunday, October 1, 2006

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:06:00 +0000

This Sunday, we gathered at Rolling View Campground on Falls Lake. Tracy M. taught us from 1 Timothy 3:14-16. Jesus Christ is the intersection of the Divine and Human. As we follow Him into holiness, the church will be the visible support of truth.

We also celebrated the Lord's Supper and a meal around the campfire and the lake.

Next week, we will meet at the Stone Chapel again. Anthony C. will teach from 1 Timothy 4:1-5 as we continue studying "Paul's Personal Epistles."

Sunday, September 24, 2006

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 18:48:00 +0000

This week, when we gathered, Tracy M. taught from 1 Timothy 3:8-13. Deacons are a position of service within the church. Those who are qualified to ‘deacon’ attain for themselves a future standing and assurance in Christ Jesus.

Next Sunday, Tracy M. will continue teaching through 1 Timothy 3:14-16.

Sunday, September 17, 2006

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:39:00 +0000

Last Sunday, as we gathered, Shannon S. taught us from 1 Timothy 3:1-7. The ultimate qualification of a pastor is the approval of the Holy Spirit as demonstrated in the life of the candidate in his maturity, temperance, and exercise of his gifts by serving, teaching, and shepherding—not for gain or prestige but for love of ministering to the saints. This approval is therefore evidenced by his blamelessness in his own home, before men of good conscience in the church, and even in a good reputation among the heathen.

Next week, Tracy M. continues teaching through "Paul's Personal Epistles" when he teaches from 1 Timothy 3:8-13.

Sunday, September 3, 2006

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:08:00 +0000

This week when we gathered, Mael D. taught us from 1 Timothy 2:1-7. Paul now introduces practical ways believers can be good stewards of the gospel. In 1 Tim 2:1-7 we see that God calls us to pray for all men and in particular for the ones that are in authority over us. These prayers are motivated by the gospel itself, for God "desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of truth," and have as a result "a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence."

Next week, Mael D. will continue the series in "Paul's Personal Epistles" when he teaches from 1 Timothy 2:8-15.

Sunday, August 27, 2006

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 17:00:00 +0000

Last Sunday, Alan K. taught from 1 Tim. 1:18-20. In this passage, Paul exhorts Timothy to be a good steward. But, Paul does not expect Timothy to serve God in the same way that Paul serves God. Paul recognized that God provides each believer with opporunities and abilities to serve Him that will differ from other believers. Those who are not good stewards, who misuse the Gospel, should be disciplined by the church for the purpose of restoring them to fellowship.

Next week, Mael D. continues our series by teaching 1 Tim. 2:1-7.

Sunday, August 20, 2006

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:37:00 +0000

Last Sunday, Alan K. taught us from 1 Timothy 1:12-17. In this passage, Paul continues teaching Timothy (and us) about the importance of properly handling the stewardship that God gives to believers. In this case, Paul uses himself as an example. God did not give Paul a stewardship because Paul was worthy, but because God is merciful!

Next week, Alan K. will continue teaching through "Paul's Personal Epistles." He will teach 1 Timothy 1:18-20.

Sunday, August 13, 2006

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 14:00:00 +0000

This Sunday when we gathered, Alan K. taught us from 1 Timothy 1:3-11. Paul exhorted Timothy that some teachers would not properly handle the stewardship of God, would not teach from love, and would not teach according to the gospel. Every believer has been given a stewardship by God which must be handled with love according to the gospel.

Next week, Alan K. continues our study in "Paul's Personal Epistles" when he teaches from 1 Timothy 1:12-17.

Sunday, August 6, 2006

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 13:58:00 +0000

Last Sunday, Mael D. taught us from I Timothy 1:1-2. He began by reading the entire letter from Paul to Timothy, then explained the roles and service of both Paul and Timothy. Each believer is "his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works." God holds us responsible for the work that he has called us to do.

After our morning meeting, we met again in the afternoon at the home of Alan and Margaret K. for the Lord's Supper around a full meal. We also baptized Reid. We spent the afternoon and evening talking, praying, playing, and encouraging one another in the Lord.

Next week, Alan K. continues teaching from "Paul's Personal Letters" when he teaches from I Timothy 1:3-11.

Sunday, July 30, 2006

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 13:40:00 +0000

This week, Rob M. completed our series in the Psalms. He taught us from Psalm 150. As a conclusion to the Psalter, Psalm 146-150, and especially Psalm 150, calls all living things to praise God because of who he is and for what he has done and is doing. Our praise should come as close as possible to match the excellent greatness of God!

Next week, Mael D. begins our study in 1 Timothy. Also, we will celebrate the Lord's Supper as part of a fellowship meal at the home of Alan and Margaret K.

Sunday, July 23, 2006

noreply@blogger.com (Messiah Baptist Church, WF) — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:21:00 +0000

When we gathered this Sunday morning, Shannon S. taught us from Psalm 19. God created the universe to display his glory, and the sun obediently carries out its duties. God also provided the Law so people could display his glory. However, the psalmist (David) realizes that he has not obediently displayed God's glory.

Next week, Rob M. completes our series in the Psalms when he teaches from Psalm 150.