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We meet at 250 East Main Street, Spartanburg SC, 29306.
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11:00 AM / Hangar *online-only
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CHECK YOUR TEMPERATURE
September 20, 2020
Dr. Don Wilton
WORLDLINESS AND THE CHURCH
Revelation 2: 12-17
Introduction: Pergamum
What Jesus said:
- He has a sword (12, 16b)
- He knows where they live (13)
a)He sees personally
b)He knows intimately
c)He understands compassionately - He salutes their faithfulness (13c)
- He pinpoints their sin (14)
- He demands they repent (16)
- He guarantees their reward (17)
PAST MESSAGES
First Baptist Church, Spartanburg
September 20, 2020
Donald J. Wilton
Worldliness and the Church
Revelation 2: 12-17
What a joy to be able to hear a Word from the Lord as we continue to "check our temperature." There continues to be signs all around us indicating the end times. In this message we take a look at the church at Pergamom where we are reminded that Jesus expects us to be different from the world. When we as a church start looking like the world, Jesus has a definite warning for us. God knows the heart of the church and the people. Although He commended the faithfulness of the church at Pergamom, He condemned their sin regarding false teaching and immorality, calling for repentance.
Just as God knew the heart of the church at Pergamom, he knows the heart of our church. What does He see when He looks at our church? What does He see when He looks at us? Are we as Christians filled with worldliness? He is a loving God and is ready to offer forgiveness if we repent. God is faithful and promises a reward of His blessings and His freedom.
As we check our temperature through this Scripture, perhaps we as a church will find a need to repent of our worldliness and commit to be obedient to His command to share the Good News of Jesus outside the walls of the church building. Oh, church, we must rely on God’s promises and His freedom during this time of physical restrictions and confinement. We must be in the world but not of the world; after all, the world is our mission field.
THIS WEEK
September 14-20
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This week, we are gathering at Barnet Park for worship at 9:00 AM for one unified service. This Sunday, we will stream the service at 9:00 AM (11:00 AM WSPA TV-7 Broadcast) and we will have an additional online-only Genesis stream at 11:00 AM live from the Hangar. Learn more about this at www.fbs.org/regather
If you need to stay home, we hope you'll tune in and worship live with us this Sunday from your home. The live streams and broadcast will not go away! Our prayer is that you will take every opportunity to connect with others through the technology we are so blessed to have so readily at hand.
We are taking a temporary break from some of our weekly meetings. Keep checking our social media and the content blocks above for updates from our different ministry teams.
The FBS main building and Hangar are closed with the exception of church staff and special considerations. We're taking every measure to stay connected with you over video, phone, and email! Click here to connect with staff phone/email contacts.
Activities NOT meeting this week:
Hour of Encouragement
Choir & Orchestra Rehearsals
MPACT Kids
M&M Preschool
Bible Study Fellowship
Our Weekday Preschool Program is now open. Contact the office at 864.285.9169
We are offering online counseling during these days of temporary closings. You will find more details here www.fbs.org/newday. If you have any questions feel free to call our office at 864.699.4290 for more information.
During this special time, we have decided to make some changes to the Bridge Operating Hours. Beginning in April, we will only be giving out food at The Bridge on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 am to 12 noon. Our Wearhouse is open on Monday and Wednesday Mornings from 9-12 for clothing. For Financial Assistance please visit our website to watch an informational video on how to apply. Clothing donations including shoes, belts, purses, etc. are accepted at the bridge Monday through Thursday from 8am-6pm.
Please visit www.fbs.org/RSVP to learn about our updated schedule for October and November!
We can’t wait to allow groups to begin meeting on campus for ministry events. In accordance with CDC and DHEC regulations, the following factors will influence every request to meet indoors on campus:
- The current community activity of COVID-19.
- The size and activity of the group and the size of the venue being requested.
- The overall church calendar and the need to clean between groups.
- The FBS staff is meeting weekly over the local activity of the virus, which will influence our decision on what activities can meet on campus for the following two weeks.
- In order to keep everyone’s safety and health our number one priority, the church also reserves the right to cancel any church-sponsored events, even up to the day of the event.
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