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June 16, 2023


Title: Last Things
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, he preaches on the End Times: the return of Jesus, the resurrection and judgement of believers and unbelievers, eternal destinies, and the creation of a new heaven and a new earth.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephen’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephen’s sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

THE CREATION OF A NEW HEAVEN AND NEW EARTH

What is the “third heaven”?

What did Paul write about heaven? (1 Corinthians 2:9)


APPLICATION: How should Christians be living, waiting for the second coming of Jesus?

Be watchful. (Luke 12:35-48; 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6)

Be holy. (2 Peter 3:10-13; 1 Thessalonians 5:7-11)

Be encouraged. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 John 3:2-3)


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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June 15, 2023


Title: Last Things
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, he preaches on the End Times: the return of Jesus, the resurrection and judgement of believers and unbelievers, eternal destinies, and the creation of a new heaven and a new earth.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephen’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephen’s sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

THE RESURRECTION AND JUDGMENT OF BELIEVERS AND UNBELIEVERS

Will believers and unbelievers be judged differently? How will unbelievers be judged? How will believers be judged?

Will every believer be given the same rewards in heaven?

What is the “White Throne Judgement”? (Revelation 20:11-15)

Scripture References: Romans 14:12; 1 Corinthians 3:11-15; Revelation 22:12; Acts 17:31; Hebrews 9:27


ETERNAL DESTINIES ARE SEALED

What will hell be like? Is it really a “lake of fire”? (Mark 9:48)

What is the Olivet Discourse? (Matthew 25:34, 41,46)

Why will believers experience eternal life?


THE CREATION OF A NEW HEAVEN AND NEW EARTH

Pastor Jarrett explains what this means using Revelation 21:1-5. He also reflects on the beauty of God’s Creation.

What is the “third heaven”?

What did Paul write about heaven? (1 Corinthians 2:9)

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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June 14, 2023


Title: Last Things
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, he preaches on the End Times: the return of Jesus, the resurrection and judgement of believers and unbelievers, eternal destinies, and the creation of a new heaven and a new earth.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephen’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephen’s sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Why is Champion Forest Baptist Church so passionate about missions? Pastor Jarrett shares about a church member who is moving to Italy with the International Mission Board.

Why don’t we know exactly when the second coming of Jesus will be? Why hasn’t it occurred yet? (2 Peter 3:3-4, 8-9)

THE RESURRECTION AND JUDGMENT OF BELIEVERS AND UNBELIEVERS
Who are the just? Who are the unjust?
What is the significance of the resurrection of believers?
Will it be a physical or spiritual resurrection?
Will we be made perfect – without sin?
Will believers and unbelievers be judged differently?
How will unbelievers be judged?
How will believers be judged?

Scripture References: John 5:28-29; 1 Corinthians 15:51-53; Matthew 25:31-46; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Matthew 12:36

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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June 13, 2023


Title: Last Things
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, he preaches on the End Times: the return of Jesus, the resurrection and judgement of believers and unbelievers, eternal destinies, and the creation of a new heaven and a new earth.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephen’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephen’s sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

THE RETURN OF JESUS

What are some of the warning signs that the second coming of Jesus is near? (Matthew 24:3-14) Pastor Jarrett discusses heresy, rivalry, calamity, persecution, lawlessness, and worldwide evangelism.

When did the End Times actually begin? (Acts 1)

Why are the End Times compared to “birth pains” in Matthew 24?

Why and how will persecution of Christians increase and be more intense during the End Times?

What is lawlessness? What does “love growing cold” look like? (1 Timothy 3:1-5)

Does “nation” mean a geographical location? Or does it refer to people groups? Pastor Jarrett shares some shocking but encouraging statistics…

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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June 12, 2023


Title: Last Things
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, he preaches on the End Times: the return of Jesus, the resurrection and judgement of believers and unbelievers, eternal destinies, and the creation of a new heaven and a new earth.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephen’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephen’s sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

REVIEW: What are the major doctrines of the Christian faith?
Theology Proper
The Trinity
The Bible
Salvation
The Church
Spiritual Warfare


What is the Apostle’s Creed?

THE RETURN OF JESUS
Will Jesus really return to earth a second time?
How many Old Testament verses mention the second coming of Jesus?
How many New Testament verses mention the second coming of Jesus?
How many more times is the second coming of Jesus mentioned compared to the first coming of Jesus?
How many times does Jesus speak of his second coming?
Does anyone know when the second coming of Jesus will happen – other than God?
How many verses in the New Testament tell believers to “watch for the second coming”?

Scripture References: Acts 1:8-11; Revelation 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2; Matthew 24:36; Matthew 24:3-8

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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June 9, 2023


Title: The Message Beyond the Miracle
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Dr. Richard Powell
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Guest Dr. Richard Powell continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Dr. Powell presents a powerful sermon on Biblical Salvation.

Dr. Richard Powell is the former pastor at McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers, Florida. He previously pastored churches in Mississippi and South Carolina.

Find Dr. Richard Powell’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

WHAT HAPPENS WITH GENUINE SALVATION?
Real salvation brings a new desire. (vs 18)
Real salvation brings a new direction. (vs 19)
Real salvation brings a new declaration. (vs 20)


Pastor Powell closes the sermon with an invitation for salvation and shares a great story of a young man who received a heavy penalty for speeding, but his fine was paid for him.


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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June 8, 2023


Title: The Message Beyond the Miracle
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Dr. Richard Powell
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

Guest Dr. Richard Powell continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Dr. Powell presents a powerful sermon on Biblical Salvation.

Dr. Richard Powell is the former pastor at McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers, Florida. He previously pastored churches in Mississippi and South Carolina.

Find Dr. Richard Powell’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

GOOD NEWS! (vs 6-15)

He saw Jesus. What did this man do when he saw Jesus?

He met a Mighty Savior. Is this what the Doctrine of Salvation is all about? Pastor Powell reminds us: “When [Jesus] looks at us, he doesn’t see us for who we are; he sees us for who we can be if we’ll meet him.”

He experienced a miraculous salvation. How is salvation an experience, not a simple feeling?

He received a message behind the miracle. Was the man’s life truly changed?

Is the world going crazy? Is America going crazy? Pastor Powell suggests sending the leadership of Champion Forest Baptist Church to Washington, DC to replace Congress. Great idea!


WHAT HAPPENS WITH GENUINE SALVATION?

Real salvation brings a new desire. (vs 18)

Real salvation brings a new direction. (vs 19)


Tune in tomorrow for the conclusion of Pastor Powell’s sermon.


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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June 7, 2023


Title: The Message Beyond the Miracle
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Dr. Richard Powell
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

Guest Dr. Richard Powell continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Dr. Powell presents a powerful sermon on Biblical Salvation.

Dr. Richard Powell is the former pastor at McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers, Florida. He previously pastored churches in Mississippi and South Carolina.

Find Dr. Richard Powell’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

UNFAIR FIGHT REASON #2: He was dead. (vs 3)
Where was this man living? Why was this an unusual living situation?
What was a cemetery like back then?
How was the man “dead”? (Ephesians 2:5)


UNFAIR FIGHT REASON #3: He was defeated. (vs 4-5)
How was this man defeated?
Why did he hurt himself, scaring people?
How do lost people portray themselves? Do they pretend they’re okay and happy?


GOOD NEWS! (vs 6-15)
He saw Jesus. What did this man do when he saw Jesus?
He met a Mighty Savior. Is this what the Doctrine of Salvation is all about? Pastor Powell reminds us: “When [Jesus] looks at us, he doesn’t see us for who we are; he sees us for who we can be if we’ll meet him.”


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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June 6, 2023


Title: The Message Beyond the Miracle
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Dr. Richard Powell
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

Guest Dr. Richard Powell continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Dr. Powell presents a powerful sermon on Biblical Salvation.

Dr. Richard Powell is the former pastor at McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers, Florida. He previously pastored churches in Mississippi and South Carolina.

Find Dr. Richard Powell’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Was it a fair fight when Jesus healed a man with a demon? (Mark 5:1-20) Pastor Powell uses Mike Tyson and Desert Storm as examples as he explains why it wasn’t a fair fight.

UNFAIR FIGHT REASON #1: He was demented. (vs 1-2)

Why was this man so miserable?

What is an “unclean spirit”?

Can a Christian be demon-possessed?

Can a Christian be demon-oppressed?


UNFAIR FIGHT REASON #2: He was dead. (vs 3)

Where was this man living? Why was this an unusual living situation?

What was a cemetery like back then?

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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June 5, 2023


Title: The Message Beyond the Miracle
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Dr. Richard Powell
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

Guest Dr. Richard Powell continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Dr. Powell presents a powerful sermon on Biblical Salvation.

Dr. Richard Powell is the former pastor at McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers, Florida. He previously pastored churches in Mississippi and South Carolina.

Find Dr. Richard Powell’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Pastor Powell shares about his love for Champion Forest Baptist Church and his respect for Pastor Jarrett Stephens.

What is the Doctrine of Salvation? What do Baptists believe about salvation? Pastor Powell goes through the ABC’s of salvation: accept, believe, and confess. (John 3:16; Romans 10:9)

Mark 5:1-20 – Jesus Heals a Man with a Demon. What is this story really about? Tune in tomorrow for more on this story from Pastor Powell.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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June 2, 2023


Title: What Does Love Require?
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Dr. Dan Darling
with Dr. Dan Darling (www.danieldarling.com)

Day 5

Guest Dr. Dan Darling continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Dr. Darling preaches about love using 1 John 4:19-21.

Dr. Darling is an author, pastor, and Christian leader. He currently serves as the Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Assistant Professor of Faith and Culture at Texas Baptist College.

Find Dr. Dan Darling’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

What is the primary way that an unbelieving world is attracted to Jesus? Our friendships with other believers! (John 13:35) Dr. Darling says: “Love for our fellow Christians is one of the most visible ways we witness. You can’t be about the Great Commission if you’re not about loving others, especially your brothers and sisters in Christ.”

HOW TO SHOW LOVE:
Be willing to say “I’m sorry”.
Overlook quirks and flaws that are annoying, but not permanent.
Encourage more than you rebuke.
Choose accountability over suspicion.

FINAL THOUGHTS:
Friends will let us down, but Jesus never will.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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June 1, 2023


Title: What Does Love Require?
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Dr. Dan Darling
with Dr. Dan Darling (www.danieldarling.com)

Day 4

Guest Dr. Dan Darling continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Dr. Darling preaches about love using 1 John 4:19-21.

Dr. Darling is an author, pastor, and Christian leader. He currently serves as the Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Assistant Professor of Faith and Culture at Texas Baptist College.

Find Dr. Dan Darling’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

CHARACTERISTICS OF LOVE:

Love does not delight in evil. Love grieves over evil.

Love rejoices in truth. Love praises truth.

Love believes all things. Love gives the benefit of the doubt. Dr. Darling takes a minute to talk about the dangers of social media…

How can friendships be a gift to us and others? Are all friendships perfect? How can we learn to tolerate each other’s quirks and imperfection?

How did Jesus feel about friendships? How did Jesus love his friends? How did he compare friendships to the Church?

What is the primary way that an unbelieving world is attracted to Jesus? Our friendships with other believers! (John 13:35) Dr. Darling says: “Love for our fellow Christians is one of the most visible ways we witness. You can’t be about the Great Commission if you’re not about loving others, especially your brothers and sisters in Christ.”

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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May 31, 2023


Title: What Does Love Require?
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Dr. Dan Darling
with Dr. Dan Darling (www.danieldarling.com)

Day 2

Guest Dr. Dan Darling continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Dr. Darling preaches about love using 1 John 4:19-21.

Dr. Darling is an author, pastor, and Christian leader. He currently serves as the Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Assistant Professor of Faith and Culture at Texas Baptist College.

Find Dr. Dan Darling’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Is it sometimes necessary to break away from toxic people in order to love them better? How can tough love be helpful? Dr. Darling explains that sometimes we must communicate hard truths to people we love dearly.


What does love require of us? What does love look like? (1 Corinthians 13)

In his book, “The Mark of a Christian”, Francis A. Schaeffer wrote: “The world must observe that when we must differ with each other as true Christians, we must do it not because we love the smell of blood, the smell of the arena, the smell of the bullfight, but because we must for God’s sake.”


CHARACTERISTICS OF LOVE:

Love does not delight in evil. Love grieves over evil.

Love rejoices in truth. Love praises truth.

Love believes all things. Love gives the benefit of the doubt.

Tune in tomorrow for more characteristics of love.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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May 30, 2023


Title: What Does Love Require?
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Dr. Dan Darling
with Dr. Dan Darling (www.danieldarling.com)

Day 2

Guest Dr. Dan Darling continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Dr. Darling preaches about love using 1 John 4:19-21.

Dr. Darling is an author, pastor, and Christian leader. He currently serves as the Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Assistant Professor of Faith and Culture at Texas Baptist College.

Find Dr. Dan Darling’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

What does it mean to “stick” with someone through the good times and bad? Dr. Darling reminds us of some friendships in the Bible…

How can we be a good friend? (John 15:12-17)

Why does God love us when we can be so unlovable?

Why is peace important in relationships?

Is it sometimes necessary to break away from toxic people in order to love them better?

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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May 29, 2023


Title: What Does Love Require?
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Dr. Dan Darling
with Dr. Dan Darling (www.danieldarling.com)

Day 1

Guest Dr. Dan Darling continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Dr. Darling preaches about love using 1 John 4:19-21.

Dr. Darling is an author, pastor, and Christian leader. He currently serves as the Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Assistant Professor of Faith and Culture at Texas Baptist College.

Find Dr. Dan Darling’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Have any of your friendships taken a beating over the past few years? What has caused division in your friendships? Dr. Darling reminds us that conflict is a sign of sin and most of our “fights” with each other are not about doctrine, but rather “stupid and foolish arguments” (2 Timothy 2:23)

Why should we have a special affection for our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ? (Proverbs 18:24)

What does “sticketh” mean in the Bible? What is the word used for? This is really interesting!

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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May 26, 2023


Title: The Church
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

“Just because people are meeting together, that doesn’t mean they are a church.” Pastor Jarrett Stephens

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, he preaches on the Church and the church. Yes, there is a difference.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

What are the five purposes of the local church? (Acts 2:42-47)

Churches grow deeper through discipleship, fellowship, ministry, worship, and evangelism.

Book Reference: Rick Warren’s book, “The Purpose Driven Church”


FINAL THOUGHTS: A Call to Action

Invest in the church

Pray for the Church and the church

Be the church


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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May 25, 2023


Title: The Church
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

“Just because people are meeting together, that doesn’t mean they are a church.” Pastor Jarrett Stephens

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, he preaches on the Church and the church. Yes, there is a difference.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Mark of a healthy church: Localized Leadership

Why is church leadership important to a strong, healthy church?

Who are deacons in the Baptist church? What is their purpose? How do they help the pastor and the church body as a whole?

What are some of the other leadership roles in the church? Why are these important?

Click here to read more about the Baptist Faith and Message.


Mark of a healthy church: Practice Ordinances

What are the Baptist ordinances? (1 Corinthians 11:23-29) Pastor Jarrett preaches about the sacraments – the Lord’s Supper and baptism – and why they are important to follow.

What are the five purposes of the local church? (Acts 2:42-47)

Book Reference: Rick Warren’s book, “The Purpose Driven Church”

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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May 24, 2023


Title: The Church
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

“Just because people are meeting together, that doesn’t mean they are a church.” Pastor Jarrett Stephens

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, he preaches on the Church and the church. Yes, there is a difference.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

What is the church? Remember: There is a difference between the Church and the church. Pastor Jarrett preached on the Church (with a big C) on Monday and Tuesday.

Mark of a healthy church: Sound Doctrine

Why is sound doctrine important? (1 Timothy 3:15) Pastor Jarrett’s first sermon in this series was on doctrine. Click here if you missed it.


Mark of a healthy church: Localized Leadership

Why is church leadership important to a strong, healthy church?

Who can be a pastor of a church according to Scripture?

Click here to read more about the Baptist Faith and Message.


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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May 23, 2023


Title: The Church
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

“Just because people are meeting together, that doesn’t mean they are a church.” Pastor Jarrett Stephens

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, he preaches on the Church and the church. Yes, there is a difference.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Do you feel blessed to be part of God’s Church? Pastor Jarrett reminds us today to never, ever take God’s Church for granted.


Why the Church is Important: Jesus Bought the Church

What was the cost for our salvation?

Must we pay something to receive God’s grace and mercy?

How did Jesus pay for our salvation? (Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Revelation 5:9)


What is the Church?

Bride (Ephesians 5:31-32; Revelation 19:6-8)

Body (Ephesians 4:4-6; 1 Corinthians 12:21-21, 25-27)

Building (Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Peter 2:4-5


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.




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May 22, 2023


Title: The Church
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

“Just because people are meeting together, that doesn’t mean they are a church.” Pastor Jarrett Stephens

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, he preaches on the Church and the church. Yes, there is a difference.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

What is “The Church”? Wayne Grudem wrote in his book, “Christian Belief: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know”: “The community of all true believers for all time. That is, the church is made up of all men and women who have been, are, or ever will be true believers in Jesus.”

Why the Church is Important: Jesus Builds the Church

When was the first time Jesus used the word “Church”? (Matthew 16:13-18)

What does “Church” mean in Greek?

Was this a new concept to the people?

Who is part of the Church? (2 Timothy 2:19; Revelation 21:27)

Is God still building His Church? (Revelation 7:9-10)

Why the Church is Important: Jesus Bought the Church

What was the cost for our salvation? Must we pay something to receive God’s grace and mercy? How did Jesus pay for our salvation? (Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Revelation 5:9)


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May 19, 2023


Title: The Scripture
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, he preaches on how God’s Word is inspired, credible, and authoritative.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:


GOD’S WORD IS AUTHORITATIVE

Reformer Martin Luther once said: “When Scripture speaks, God speaks.”

How do we know that the Bible is the “final word”?

Why should we be careful to not live by our feelings – our emotions?

Why should we be careful to not change the words of the Bible to suit what we want?

Why should we be careful to not listen to the world’s interpretation of the Bible?



FINAL THOUGHTS:

Embrace the Word of God.

Consume the Word of God.

Obey the Word of God.


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May 18, 2023


Title: The Scripture
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, he preaches on how God’s Word is inspired, credible, and authoritative.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Charles Spurgeon: “The Word of God is like a lion. You don’t have to defend a lion. All you have to do is let the lion loose, and the lion will defend itself.”

GOD’S WORD IS CREDIBLE

Have you ever encountered a skeptic – someone who doesn’t believe in God or that the Bible is true?

What “outside sources” point to the credibility of the Bible?


EDITOR’S NOTE: There was way too much information in this one segment to put it all here. Please please please listen closely to all the important information Pastor Jarrett shares in this segment. It is so interesting and I guarantee you will learn something new.


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May 17, 2023


Title: The Scripture
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, he preaches on how God’s Word is inspired, credible, and authoritative.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

GOD’S WORD IS INSPIRED

Yesterday, Pastor Jarrett gave Scripture after Scripture. Here are some more:
Isaiah 40:8
Acts 4:12
Jeremiah 23:29
Psalm 119:160
2 Samuel 7:28
John 17:17

Pastor Jarrett says this about the Bible’s impact on our lives: “When we read the Bible, it reads us!”


GOD’S WORD IS CREDIBLE

Have you ever encountered a skeptic – someone who doesn’t believe in God or that the Bible is true?

What “outside sources” point to the credibility of the Bible? Pastor Jarrett mentions many interesting facts.


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May 16, 2023


Title: The Scripture
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, he preaches on how God’s Word is inspired, credible, and authoritative.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Why is the Bible important? How do we know the Bible is true? Pastor and author W.A. Criswell  once stated: “You wouldn’t know God without the Book. You wouldn’t know Jesus Christ – not even his name – without the Book. You’d have no assurance of salvation or of heaven without the Book. Our whole life and hope lies in the promise and assurance and revelation of the Lord God written here in the Book.”

How does God communicate with us through Scripture? What other ways does God communicate with us?

GOD’S WORD IS INSPIRED
2 Timothy 3:16
2 Peter 1:20-21
Matthew 5:17-18
John 12:49-50
Matthew 24:35
2 Peter 3:15-16
Psalm 119:89
Isaiah 40:8

Tune in tomorrow for more!

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May 15, 2023


Title: The Scripture
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, he preaches on how God’s Word is inspired, credible, and authoritative.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Pastor Jarrett begins the sermon explaining why he has so many Bibles and the purpose each one serves. Three, in particular, have a special meaning to him.

How can Scripture help us understand more about doctrine and who God is? How do we know that there is something (Someone) greater in the universe? Pastor Jarrett does a short review of the past three weeks.


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May 12, 2023


Title: The Trinity
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, his goal is to help us have a deeper understanding of The Trinity.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Yesterday, Pastor Jarrett discussed why The Trinity matters and how The Trinity affects us as Christians, preaching about suffering and sanctifications. Today, he discusses “stances”: where Christians need to draw the line in the sand.

OUR STANCES:

Why do Christians need to stick to the morals and ethics of the Bible – even if it goes against what others say is “right”?

Are other religions, like Islam and Mormonism, wrong?

Should Christians be vocal on issues like homosexuality, transgenderism, and abortion? YES! Pastor Jarrett explains why and how these issues affect the Triune God.


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May 11, 2023


Title: The Trinity
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, his goal is to help us have a deeper understanding of The Trinity.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org


QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Yesterday, Pastor Jarrett laid out how we know about The Trinity when it is not specifically mentioned in the Bible, referencing numerous Scripture Passages. Click the “archive” link above, searching under “May 17, 2023”, for the Scripture Passages.

Today, he discusses why The Trinity matters and how The Trinity affects us as Christians.

OUR SUFFERING:

Does our suffering take God by surprise? Why do we suffer? Can God identify with our suffering? How does God help us through our suffering? (Romans 8:26)

OUR SANCTIFICATION:

What happens when we accept Jesus as our personal Lord and Savior? Can we “lose” our salvation? Will every person one day meet God face to face? How can the Holy Spirit guide our steps through God’s Word? (Philippians 1:6)

OUR STANCES:

How do we know where to “draw the line in the sand”? Tune in tomorrow as Pastor Jarrett completes his thoughts on this, as well as his final thoughts for the sermon this week.


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May 10, 2023


Title: The Trinity
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, his goal is to help us have a deeper understanding of The Trinity.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org


QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

What is “monotheism” – one God in three distinct persons? (Deuteronomy 6:4; Ten Commandments; John 5; 1 Corinthians 8, 1 Timothy 2; James 2:19)

What is “personhood”?

Can God communicate? Can Jesus communicate? Can the Holy Spirit communicate? YES (Ephesians 5)

How are God, the Son, and the Holy Spirit the same? How are they different?

FACT: The word “trinity” is not found in the Bible. So how do we know about The Trinity? Creation: Genesis 1:1-2; Job 33:4; Gensis 1:26; John 1:1-3

Revelation: John 6:44; John 16:8 Pastor Jarrett says: “None of us would know God apart from the work of The Trinity revealing Himself to us.”

Salvation: Ephesians 1:3-14

Other Scripture passages that show The Trinity: Matthew 3:16-17 (Jesus’ baptism); 2 Corinthians 3:14

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May 9, 2023


Title: The Trinity
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, his goal is to help us have a deeper understanding of The Trinity.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org


QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

STATEMENT #1 OF AFFIRMATION OF THE TRINITY:

There is one and only one true and living God.


STATEMENT #2 OF AFFIRMATION OF THE TRINITY:

The one God eternally exists in three persons – God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.


STATEMENT #3 OF AFFIRMATION OF THE TRINITY:

These three persons are completely equal in attributes each with the same divine nature.


STATEMENT #4 OF AFFIRMATION OF THE TRINITY:

While each person is fully and completely God, the persons are not identical.


Click the YouTube link above and fast-forward to the 58-minute mark to view the graph illustrating St. Augustine’s thoughts on The Trinity.

FACT: The word “trinity” is not found in the Bible. Pastor Jarrett shares some interesting church history about The Trinity.

What is “monotheism” – one God in three distinct persons? (Deuteronomy 6:4; Ten Commandments; John 5; 1 Corinthians 8, 1 Timothy 2; James 2:19)

What is “personhood”?

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May 8, 2023


Title: The Trinity
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in the sermon series “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, his goal is to help us have a deeper understanding of The Trinity.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org


QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Why is doctrine essential to our faith? Why must we have a strong foundation set in God’s Word to grow as a Christian? Pastor Jarrett begins the sermon sharing about his recent trip to Florida and seeing the remains of the Surfside Condo collapse which killed 98 people due to poor structural support.

What is the Great Commandment (Mark 12:29-30)? Why is the Great Commandment the core doctrine of our faith?

Why is The Trinity so difficult to understand? Why is it a divine mystery? (Deuteronomy 29:29a) St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo said of The Trinity: “Avoid the subject, you will lose your soul. If you try to understand it, you will lose your mind.” English Theologian John Wesley said of The Trinity: “Bring me a worm that can comprehend a man, and then I will show you a man that can comprehend the Triune God.”

What is The Trinity? Pastor Jarrett explains what the Baptist faith believes about The Trinity. Click here for more information.

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May 5, 2023


Title: Knowing God
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Last week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series entitled: “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Mark Lanier subs in for Pastor Jarrett, preaching on the importance of knowing and living the theology of the Bible.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org


QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Mark asked the CFBC Worship Team to sing a song by John Michael Talbot, “Hymn to the Praise of God”.


FINAL THOUGHTS:

We need all of God, so we need to learn all about God.


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May 4, 2023


Title: Knowing God
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

Last week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series entitled: “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Mark Lanier subs in for Pastor Jarrett, preaching on the importance of knowing and living the theology of the Bible.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Yesterday, Mark shared part of a story about a lawyer friend of his who had never read the Bible, but was curious – and afraid he was “going to hell” after reading the book of Matthew. Today, he shares the rest of the amazing story. *Note: To hear the full unedited story, click the YouTube link above and fast-forward to the one-hour and three-minute mark.

What is the Westminster Confession of Faith? Mark explains how this is a good explanation of theology.

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May 3, 2023


Title: Knowing God
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

Last week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series entitled: “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Mark Lanier subs in for Pastor Jarrett, preaching on the importance of knowing and living the theology of the Bible.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

WHAT IS THEOLOGY? Talking about God!

What makes you happy? Who or what can you talk about for hours on end?

Can you talk about God for hours and hours? It’s okay if you can’t right now; you will one day!

What is the difference between Christianity and other religions?

Should we know Jesus so we can know God? (John 14:8-9)

Tune in tomorrow for the rest of the story Mark tells in this segment about his friend who “was going to hell”. (Curious?? Listen in!!)

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May 2, 2023


Title: Knowing God
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

Last week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series entitled: “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Mark Lanier subs in for Pastor Jarrett, preaching on the importance of knowing and living the theology of the Bible.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

WHY IS THEOLOGY IMPORTANT? John 17:3

Why do we need to know God intimately in order to know theology? Mark warns: “If you’re worshipping anything else, it’s fake.” Why does God want us to know Him?

How can we get to know God? Mark reminds us that, too often, we reflect our image onto God instead of reflecting His image onto others.

WHAT IS THEOLOGY?

Talk about God!

What makes you happy? Who or what can you talk about for hours on end? Mark shares about his sweet grandbabies…

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May 1, 2023


Title: Knowing God
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)

Day 1

Last week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series entitled: “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Mark Lanier subs in for Pastor Jarrett, preaching on the importance of knowing and living the theology of the Bible.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

What is theology? How are all the different theologies in the Bible woven together?

WHY IS THEOLOGY IMPORTANT? John 17:3

What is eternal life?
Is God really the one and only genuine God?
How can we “know” eternal life? (John 5)
Why do we need to know God intimately in order to know theology? Mark warns: “If you’re worshipping anything else, it’s fake.”

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April 28, 2023


Title: Why Doctrine Matters
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series entitled: “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. Each week, Pastor Jarrett will preach on the core doctrines of Christianity. This week, he explains why doctrine matters.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

SO WHY DOES DOCTRINE MATTER?
Yesterday, Pastor Jarrett revealed the first three reasons why doctrine matters: we are commanded to teach it, it can lead to salvation, and it builds us up. It refutes heresy. Paul referred to heresy as gangrene – disease! Why should we be careful about what doctrine we learn and listen to? Should we double check what we learn through the Scriptures? (1 Timothy 6:20-21)
It helps people from drifting spiritually. Why is it dangerous to drift away from sound doctrine? (2 Timothy 4:1-4)

FINAL THOUGHTS:
Come to church hungry. Take notes. Engage in Scripture. Listen intently and without distractions.
Come to church humbly. Bow your heart, mind, and will to the Truth of God’s Word.


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April 27, 2023


Title: Why Doctrine Matters
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series entitled: “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. Each week, Pastor Jarrett will preach on the core doctrines of Christianity. This week, he explains why doctrine matters.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

J.I. Packer “Knowing God”: “If we pursue theological knowledge for its own sake, it is bound to go bad on us. It will make us proud and conceited. The very greatness of the subject matter will intoxicate us, and we shall come to think of ourselves as a cut above other Christians because of our interest in it and grasp of it.”

SO WHY DOES DOCTRINE MATTER?
It is commanded that we teach it. Must a person be a preacher or theologian in order to teach doctrine? NOPE! (Titus 2:1)
It can lead to salvation. Is eternity really at stake when we teach doctrine? (1 Timothy 4:16; James 3:1)
It builds up believers. Is it important for Christians to encourage each other through Biblical doctrine? (Titus 1:9)

Tune in tomorrow for the final two reasons why doctrine matters.


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April 26, 2023


Title: Why Doctrine Matters
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series entitled: “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. Each week, Pastor Jarrett will preach on the core doctrines of Christianity. This week, he explains why doctrine matters.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Pastor Jarrett discusses some of the expectations for this series and the different doctrines he will be preaching on: Why is the Bible important? Why should we study the Bible? (Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119:60)

What are the major doctrines of our faith – the absolutes? What is the difference between an absolute, a conviction, an opinion, and a question? Why do different denominations “fight” over absolutes? Click the YouTube link above and fast-forward to the 1-hour and 7-minute mark to view the Bulls Eye.

What are the creeds in the Bible? (One example: Philippians 2:5-11)


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April 25, 2023


Title: Why Doctrine Matters
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series entitled: “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. Each week, Pastor Jarrett will preach on the core doctrines of Christianity. This week, he explains why doctrine matters.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:


Are “liberal” churches/preachers dangerous? Pastor Jarrett passionately reminds us that, more often than not, God blames spiritual leaders who have neglected or forsaken truth for the moral and spiritual decline of a people. (1 Timothy 3:15)

What is happening with the United Methodist Church in America right now? Look it up! It’s shocking that more UMC churches haven’t disaffiliated!

How does what we believe affect the way we live?

Why must we know true doctrine in order to make disciples? (Matthew 28:19-20)

What is the Greatest Commandment? (Mark 12:30)

What does “theology” mean? “The study of theology is an effort to make definitive statements about God and His implications in an accurate, coherent, relevant way based on God’s self-revelations. Doctrine equips people to fulfill their primary purpose, which is to glorify and delight in God through a deep personal knowledge of Him. Meaningful relationship with God is dependent on correct knowledge of Him.” – ESV Study Bible


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April 24, 2023


Title: Why Doctrine Matters
Topic: These Things Never Change
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series entitled: “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. Each week, Pastor Jarrett will preach on the core doctrines of Christianity. This week, he explains why doctrine matters.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:


Why is it important to change some things in the church – ministries, staff, events, etc.?

Why should we never change doctrine – what we believe in?

Are we experiencing a moral decline in America?

Are “liberal” churches/preachers dangerous? Pastor Jarrett passionately reminds us that, more often than not, God blames spiritual leaders who have neglected or forsaken truth for the moral and spiritual decline of a people.


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

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