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June 21 – 27
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Hour of Encouragement
MPACT Kids
M&M Preschool
Our Weekday Preschool Program is now open. Contact the office at 864.699.4219
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The Bridge is open Monday-Thursday. Our food pantry is available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 am to 12 noon. Our clothing closet is open on Monday - Thursday from 9am-12pm. For Financial Assistance please visit our website to watch an informational video for the application. We accept clothing donations including shoes, belts, purses, and coats at the bridge Monday - Thursday from 8am-6pm at the main entrance.
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SUNDAYS at FBS
We meet at 250 East Main Street, Spartanburg SC, 29306.
9:00 AM / Sanctuary
9:00 & 10:30 AM / Hangar
THIS WEEK'S NOTES
Sermon Notes
FATHER’S DAY
First Baptist Church, Spartanburg
June 20, 2021
Donald J. Wilton
THE HEART OF A FATHER
I Kings 2: 1-4
Introduction: VIDEO
WHAT THIS FATHER UNDERSTOOD: (why Dad is worth listening to)
1. Family (I Samuel 17:12)(youngest of 8)
2. Work (I Samuel 17: 15) (sheep)
3. Presence (I Sam. 16: 13 – So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came on David in power!”)
4. Power (I Samuel 17)
5. Opposition (I Samuel 19)
6. Friendship (I Samuel 20)
7. Mercy (I Samuel 26)
8. Authority (2 Samuel 2)
9. Prayer (2 Samuel 7)
10. Sin (2 Samuel 11)
11. Repentance (Psalm 53)
12. Praise (2 Samuel 22) (I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations, I will sing praises to your name)
13. Friends (2 Samuel 23:8ff) – Mighty men)
14. Worship (2 Samuel 24:18 – Then the Lord answered prayer in behalf of the land, and the plague on Israel was stopped)
WHAT THIS FATHER SAID:
1. Stand strong (2) (be strong)
2. Man up
3. Take note (3a)
4. Walk straight
5. Hold fast (keep His laws)
INVITATION
Our Heavenly Father:
1. Will deliver
2. Will prosper
What were Saturdays with Billy Graham like?
Our pastor shares about a story of friendship and encouragement in a special video about his latest book, Saturdays With Billy.
To learn more about Saturdays With Billy, click here.
PAST MESSAGES
The Heart of a Father
1 Kings 2:1-4
Dr. Don Wilton
From one father’s heart to another, Dr. Wilton shares a very special word to fathers on this special Father’s Day. Of course, these words apply to sons, daughters, wives and siblings as well. What would your last words be to your family if you knew they would be the last?
Consider the words of David in the last season of his life and his words to his son Solomon. Based on David’s life, we find that the responsibility and heart of a father revolve around factors such as family, work, presence and power of the Holy Spirit, friendship as well as prayer, praise and worship.
Listen to the message as Dr. Wilton shares what David as a father said to his son. Perhaps you would like to share these words of hope with other fathers since the words of David are as relevant today as years ago. God’s requirements for fathers are the same – hold fast to God’s Word, stand strong and walk straight. Then God will prosper and protect you wherever you go and whatever you do. What a powerful promise to a father!
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