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Webster Bible Church is an evangelical, independent, nondenominational Bible preaching and teaching ministry. We are dedicated to faithful expository preaching of the inspired Word of God. We offer bible teaching for all ages and grade levels. We have a growing biblical counseling ministry, a more intimate fellowship in our weekly small groups as well as a new found zeal for local and international missions.
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Transformative Truth:
Stop compromising and stand steadfast in the shadow of Satan’s throne.
We know that we are of God, and the whole world is under the sway of the evil one.
- 1 John 5:19
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world – the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life – is not from the Father but is from the world.
- 1 John 2:15-16
1. Be awed by Jesus Christ (v. 12)
2. Be aware of your condition (vv. 12-15)
“This church had been faithful under the assault of the world’s violence, but it was yielding to the allures of the world’s friendship.”
While the Israelites were camped at Acacia Grove, some of the men defiled themselves by having sexual relations with local Moabite women. These women invited them to attend sacrifices to their gods, so the Israelites feasted with them and worshiped the gods of Moab. In this way, Israel joined in the worship of Baal of Peor, causing the Lord’s anger to blaze against his people.
- Numbers 25:1-3
3. Take action as a church (v. 16a)
4. Pay attention to the consequences (vv. 16b-17)
Those who have been born into God’s family do not make a practice of sinning, because God’s life is in them. So they can’t keep on sinning, because they are children of God. 10 So now we can tell who are children of God and who are children of the devil. Anyone who does not live righteously and does not love other believers does not belong to God.
- 1 John 3:9-10
“To humbly submit to the church’s discipline, graciously repenting when approached about personal sin, and lovingly restoring others who become entangled in sin.”
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Christ's Message To A Suffering Church - Revelation 2:8-11
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Transformative Truth:
Don’t be afraid of what you’ll suffer as a Christian.
The Addressee of the Letter Revelation 2:8a
The Attributes of the Lord Revelation 2:8b
The Address to the Church Revelation 2:9-10
The Appeal to Each Person Revelation 2:11
“Whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul?” - Jesus Christ (Mark 8:35-37)
It is possible to be a good church!
A church that pleases Jesus will not be exempt from suffering.
Jesus is worth dying for.
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Christ's Message To A Church Whose Love Has Faded - Revelation 2:1-7
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Transformative Truth:
Good deeds and doctrinal purity are no substitute for love.
The Authority of the Lord Revelation 2:1
The Address to the Church Revelation 2:6
The Commendations
The Complaint
The Commands
Good deeds and doctrinal purity are no substitute for love.
The Appeal to Each Person Revelation 2:7
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
A Sight For Sore Eyes - Revelation 1:9-20
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Transformative Truth:
A fresh vision of Jesus inspires continued faithfulness to Jesus.
Where John was Revelation 1:9-10a
God is not revealing more Scripture to us, but he is revealing Scripture more to us.
What John Heard Revelation 1:10b-11
What John Saw Revelation 1:12-16 He is "clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest." "The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow." "His eyes were like a flame of fire." "His feel were like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace." "His voice was like the roar of many waters." "In his right hand he held seven stars...." "From his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword." "His face was like the sun shining in full strength."
What Happened Next Revelation 1:17-20
A fresh vision of Jesus inspires continued faithfulness to Jesus.
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
The Best Greeting Ever - Revelation 1:4-8
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Transformative Truth:
The God of all grace is worthy of all glory.
THE SETTING (v. 4a)
THE SALUTATION (vv. 4b-8)
• Grace and peace from God
• Glory and praise to God
The Seven-Fold Description of Christ
"the faithful witness"
"the firstborn of the dead"
"the ruler of the kings on earth"
He "loves us"
"And has freed us from our sins by his blood"
"and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and our Father"
"He is coming with the clouds"
The God of all grace is worthy of all glory.
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
The Blessing Of The Book Of Revelation - Revelation 1:1-3
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Transformative Truth:
God blesses those who read, hear, and heed the revelation of Jesus Christ.
The Book Revelation 1:1-2
God (the Father) Jesus Christ (the Son) His angel His servant John
Four Views of Revelation Preterist (past view) Futurist (pre-view) Historicist (panoramic view) Idealist (parallel view)
The Blessing Revelation 1:3
God blesses those who read, hear, and heed the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
A Life Of Expectation - Matthew 5:10-12
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Transformative Truth:
True Righteousness brings persecution; persecution for Jesus' sake brings eternal reward.
First, to stay faithful, you must arm yourself with the expectation of a righteous life.
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Philippians 2:5-8
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. Romans 8:29
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18
He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Psalm 23:3
Second, to stay faithful, you must arm yourself with the expectation of persecution.
For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 1 Peter 2:20-21
We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own deeds were evil and his brother's righteous. Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you.
To stay faithful, you must arm yourself with the expectation of eternal rewards.
And I, behold, I make you this day a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls, against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land. They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, declares the Lord, to deliver you. Jeremiah 1:18-19
Why has my pain been perpetual And my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Wilt Thou indeed be to me like a deceptive stream With water that is unreliable? Jeremiah 15:18 NASB
My soul is bereft of peace; I have forgotten what happiness is; so I say, "My endurance has perished; so has my hope from the Lord." Lamentations. 3:17-18
But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. "The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him."
Lamentations 3:21-24
For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things? 2 Corinthians 2:15-16
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
Blessed Are The Peacemakers - Matthew 5:9
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
Transformative Truth:
Believers prove their relation to God by making peace with others.
1. God is the consummate Peacemaker.
For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him [Christ], and through him to reconcile to himself all things ...by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 NIV
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. Romans 5:1-2 NIV
2. God wants us to be conscientious peacemakers.
As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1-3 NIV
The Four G's of Peacemaking a. Glorify God. b. Get the log out of your eye. c. Gently restore. d. Go and Be Reconciled.
Glorify God: How can I please and honor God in this situation?
Get the log out of your own eye: How can I show Jesus' work in me by taking responsibility for my contribution to this conflict?
The Seven A's of Confession Address everyone involved. Avoid If, But, and Maybe. Admit specifically. Acknowledge the hurt. Accept the consequences. Alter your behavior. Ask for forgiveness (and allow time).
Gently restore: How can I lovingly serve others by helping them take responsibility for their contribution to this conflict?
The three qualifications of a good surgeon are requisite in a reprover: He should have an eagle's eye, a lion's heart, and a lady's hand: in short, he should be endued with wisdom, courage, and meekness [gentleness].
Go and be reconciled: How can I demonstrate the forgiveness of God and encourage a reasonable solution to this conflict?
"I will not dwell on this incident." "I will not bring up this incident again and use it against you." "I will not talk to others about this incident." "I will not let this incident stand between us or hinder our personal relationship."
Believers prove their relation to God by making peace with others.
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Blessed Are The Merciful & Pure In Heart - Matthew 5:7-8
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Transformative Truth:
God blesses those who show mercy to others from the heart.
“Blessed are the merciful. . .” Matthew 5:7
“Blessed are the pure in heart. . .” Matthew 5:8
Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when He appears we shall be like Him, because we shall see Him as he is. And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure. 1 John 3:2-3
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Happy Are The Hungry - Matthew 5:6
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Transformative Truth:
God satisfies those who earnestly seek his salvation.
None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God.
Romans 3:10
God satisfies those who earnestly seek his salvation.
My righteousness draws near speedily, my salvation is on the way. Isaiah 51:5
God makes repentant sinners the royal subjects of his eternal kingdom.
The Prerequisites for Righteousness
The Pursuit of Righteousness
O how blessed are those who long for total righteousness - like starving people long for food and those dying of thirst long for water - for they will be truly satisfied!
"I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God's way of making us right with himself depends on faith." - Paul the Apostle (Philippians 3:9-10 NLT)
The Promise of Righteousness
Peace (Romans 5:1)
Pardon (Romans 8:1)
Power (1 Peter 2:24; Ephesians 3:20)
Perfection (1 John 3:1-2)
God satisfies those who earnestly seek his salvation.