2003 Updates

2003 Updates

3 December 2003
Here Comes the Judge Psalm 50 Dr. Duncan
Humbled to the Dust   Psalm 51   Dr. Duncan
The Test of Fellowship 1 John 2:18-21   Dr. Duncan

19 November 2003
Studies on Adoption
    The Obligations of Adoption    Galatians 5:1-15 Dr. Duncan
    Putting Sin to Death Romans 8:13 Dr. Thomas
    Discipline Hebrews 5:12-13 Dr. Thomas

12 November 2003
Thinking and Living Like a Steward 1 Corinthians 4:2 Dr. Duncan
Trusting Wealth Psalm 49 Dr. Duncan

29 October 2003
Psalm 48 The Christian Experience of Joy Over the Safety of the Church Dr. Duncan
A New Relationship to Sin 1 John 3:6 Dr. Thomas
I'm a Child of the King    Romans 8 Dr. Thomas
Stewardship - Is tithing biblical?
                        Should New Testament Christians Tithe?
                        How much should we give God?
                        A selection of sermons and helpful articles on stewardship and tithing

22 October 2003
Matthew Volumes 5 & 6   --complete--
Psalm 47 Kingdom Come, Kingdom Coming Dr. Thomas

15 October 2003
Psalm 45 God's Delight in His People Dr. Duncan
Psalm 46 The Christian Experience of Divine Support in Time of Trouble Dr. Duncan

8 October 2003
Abba - What's in a Name? Galatians 4:6   Dr. Thomas
Jesus - Our Elder Brother? Hebrews 2:10    Dr. Thomas

1 October 2003
1 John 1:5-7            Being Like God    Dr. Duncan
1 John 1:8-10         Dealing with Sin    Dr. Duncan
Psalm 43                A Plea for Justice    Dr. Duncan
Psalm 44               The Christian Experience of Dark Providence. Dr. Duncan

24 September 2003
Adoption
Determined Treasure from Eternity Ephesians 3:1-6 Dr. Thomas
God Sent His Son Galatians 4:1-7 Dr. Thomas

I Peter
    1Peter 3:8-17 A Christian Apologetic          Dr. Thomas
    1Peter 3:18-22 The Savior Who Reigns       Dr. Thomas
    1 Peter 3:18-22 Water, Water Everywhere Dr. Thomas
    1 Peter 4:1-6 Armed - With Attitude
    1 Peter 4:12-19 Life Under the Cross
    1Peter 5:1-9 Casting All Care Upon Him
    1Peter 5:10-14 Experiencing True Grace

17 September 2003
Psalm 42 The Christian Experience of Desiring God Dr. Duncan

10 September 2003
I Peter
    1 Peter 1:1-12        The Believer's Privileges Dr. Thomas
    1 Peter 1:13-2:2     Incentives to Holiness Dr. Thomas
    1Peter 2:4-10        Living Church Dr. Thomas
    1 Peter 2:11-17 A Pilgrim’s Progress Dr. Thomas
    1Peter 2:18-25      Being Jesus-Like Dr. Thomas
    1Peter 3:1-7          I Take You to Be My Lawful Wedded Wife/Husband Dr. Thomas

Song of Songs                complete series available Resources/Sermon Archives
    Song of Solomon 2:3 A Time to Embrace-Finding a Life Partner Dr. Thomas
    Song of Solomon 8:8 And Finally...Lessons   Dr.Thomas

Ecclesiastes            complete series available Resources/Sermon Archives
    Advice to a Young Person Ecclesiastes 11 Dr. Duncan
    Fear God and Keep His Commandments Ecclesiastes 12 Dr. Duncan

Christian Manhood & Womanhood complete series available Resources/Family & Culture
    Made in His Image: Male and Female Genesis 1 & 2 Dr. Thomas
    19 Objections to Complementarianism   Dr. Duncan
    Silent in the Church: Why Women Can't Preach I Timothy 2:11-15 Dr. Duncan
    Modern Stumbling Blocks to Gender Roles. Dr. Duncan
    The Gender-Neutral Bible Controversy   Dr. Duncan

4 September 2003
Wise Words for Life Ecclesiastes 10 Dr. Duncan
Communicating Affection Song of Solomon 6:4 - 8:4 Dr. Thomas
Love's Commitment(s) Song of Solomon 8:5-7 Dr. Thomas

28 August 2003
The "S"ubmission Word: What it is, what it isn't. I Peter 3:1-7 Dr. Duncan
Growing Love Song of Solomon 2:3-3:5 Dr. Thomas

20 August 2003
Wedding Bells Song of Solomon 3:6ff Dr. Thomas
Love in Winter Song of Solomon 5:2-6:3 Dr. Thomas
Wisdom and Folly. Ecclesiastes 7. Dr. Duncan
The Quandary of Injustice Ecclesiastes 8 Dr. Thomas
The Universal End Ecclesiastes 9 Dr. Duncan
Men of the Covenant Fall Schedule

30 July 2003
Christ's Example for Christian Manhood and Womanhood Dr. Duncan
Male Authority and Female Equality: In light of Galatians 3:28 Dr. Duncan

Changes of Note:
1. First Epistle columns by Ligon Duncan and Derek Thomas are archived and available as links from the top of The First Epistle page.
2. Church Officer emails updated
3. Separate Staff section added (Elders, deacons, ministers, other staff)
4. General Information page revised (First Epistle, history, policies, schedules)
5. Site Search moved to bottom of Search page
6. Coming Events updated

10 July 2003
Sunday Sermon - July 6, 2003. The Quandary of Oppression. Dr. Thomas
Love's Beginning. Song of Solomon 1:1-2:3 Dr. Thomas

3 July 2003
Sunday Bulletin Sunday, June 29, 2003
Sunday Sermon - Sunday, June 29, 2003 A Time for God. Dr. Duncan
Biblical Manhood & Womanhood. Series - Part 2 Dr. Duncan
Open Theism. The question: "What does God know, and when does He know it?"
The question that is begged: "Does it really make any difference?"

24 June 2003
The Emptiness of Work. Sunday, June 22, 2003. Dr. Duncan
Ecclesiastes. Summer Sunday morning series. Dr. Duncan

19 June 2003
Conjuring Tricks with Bones John 20:1-23 Dr. Thomas
The Progress of Construction Exodus 36:8 - 38:20 Dr. Duncan

11 June 2003
Tool Times VBS 2003 newspaper with lots of photos!!!!
Truth or Fiction? John 18:24 Dr. Thomas

4 June 2003
Sin at Sinai. Exodus 32:1-11 Dr. Duncan

28 May 2003
Sunday Bulletin May 25, 2003
Wanted: Dead ~~or Alive~~! John 18:1-27. Dr. Thomas

21 May 2003
Matthew Chapter 1:1 - 12:50 Vols 1-4 - Transcribed sermons completed
Sunday Bulletin     May 11, 2003
I Believe in the Forgiveness of Sins. Sunday, May 11, 2003 Dr. Duncan
Inner Sanctum      John 17:1-26 Dr. Thomas
Sunday Bulletin     May 18, 2003

14 May 2003
I Believe in the holy catholic Church. Sunday May 4, 2003 Dr. Duncan
Give Me Joy in My Heart. John 16:5-33 Dr. Thomas

7 May 2003
Comfort.    John 14:1-14      Dr. Thomas
Friends.     John 15:1 - 16:4 Dr. Thomas
A Mediator with a Heart.   Exodus 33:12-23 Dr. Duncan

30 April 2003
Letting Jesus Down    John 13:21-38    Dr. Thomas

23 April 2003
The Resurrection of Christ & Easter Observance A few helps.
I Believe in the Holy Ghost    Dr. Duncan

16 April 2003
The Apostles' Creed series
    Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary Matthew 1:18
    Suffered under Pilate, Was Crucified, Dead and Buried. Matthew 27
    He Descended into Hell 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
    On the Third Day He Rose Again. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
    And Sitteth at the Right Hand of God the Father Almighty
    From Thence He Shall Come to Judge the Quick and the Dead

8 April 2003
Exodus 34 Glorifying God. Dr. Duncan
Islam. What is it? Don't we all worship the same god (God)? How should we as Christians view Islam and respond?

1 April 2003
Foot Washing John 13:1-7 Dr. Thomas
Coming Events

March 25, 2003

March 11, 2003
I Believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. Romans 1:1 Dr. Duncan
"La Perfumerie” John 12:1-11 Dr. Thomas

March 4, 2003
John 10:1-21 The Lord is My Shepherd. Dr. Thomas
John 11:1-57 A Bad Odor. Dr. Thomas
Exodus 23:1-9 Justice and Neighbor-love. Dr. Duncan

February 25, 2003
Hebrews Sermon Series Now Complete

February 17, 2003
Exodus 23:2-33 Make No Covenant With Them or With Their gods. Dr. Duncan
Exodus 24:1-11 The Blood of the Covenant. Dr. Duncan
Introduction to the Ten Commandments. Dr. Duncan
Ten Commandments Series. - Now Complete
Sermon Archive Index - Reorganized

February 4, 2003
John 7                  Who is He? Dr. Thomas
John 8:12-30         The Light of the World.    Dr. Thomas
John 8:31-50        B'nai Abraham Dr. Thomas
John 9                  Who Sinned? Dr. Thomas

January 28, 2003
Exodus 22:16-31 God's Concern for Community. Dr. Duncan
Exodus 32:11-18    Does God Change His Mind? Dr. Duncan

January 14, 2003
Men of the Covenant
Church Policy - Baptism
John 6:25ff Questions and Grumbling. Dr. Thomas
What God Says About Dogs, Cows & Property Rights. Dr. Duncan

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Scripture texts, titles, subjects, keywords, or speakers.
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video and audio cassettes.

January 7, 2003
John 6:1-15      What Difference Does a Few Thousand Make? Dr. Thomas
John 6:15-24    Treading Water. Dr. Thomas
Mid-South Men's Rally   January 31, 2003 Dr. Philip G. Ryken

12/31/3003
John 5:1-15 Poolside Miracle. Dr. Thomas
John 5:16-47 I've No Idea Who He Was. Dr. Thomas