Warner Baptist Church, Lacy Blvd, Falls Church,my Journal thru "Express News" : January 2023

Sunday, January 29, 2023

Warner Baptist Church Worship Service: Reverend William Grant of Mt Olive Baptist, Marshall,VA, sermon was about Faith, Trust, and Prayer

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Warner Baptist Missionary Baptist Church

Today is the quarterly missionary Sunday at WBC, Today's guest preacher is Reverend William Grant, from Mt Olive Baptist Church in Rectortown, Virginia.

The choir rendered an uplifting song before the sermon, " Every Praise to my God".

The gist of the sermon:

Scripture: Psalm 31

Text: The importance of Faith, Trust, and Belief in God. Prayer is essential

"In the narrative, the three Hebrew men are thrown into a fiery furnace by the king of Babylon for refusing to bow to the king's image. The 3 are preserved from harm and the king sees 4 men walking in the flames "the fourth one looks like the son of God". (this was before Jesus came to earth in flesh and blood). They prayed and showed their faith and trust in God. The fire did not consume them.

He talked about how Christians still have not returned to church since the Covid-19 Pandemic virus effects have been sustainably reduced. Now they find all kinds of excuses to stay at home. Now there are excuses to help excuses. There is a need for Christians to worship together in person.

Children are worse now than we have seen in our lifetime. One of the problems is parents are trusting in daycare workers to teach their children. Even if their child is in daycare during the day, they still have the responsibility to teach their child, many of the principles of life, and about Christian living.

As Christians, you must stand up for what is right in the church, home, community, on the job, and in your daily walk. Don't get caught up and go along with what's wrong when you know it's wrong.

As Christians, we must be willing to share our resources with the poor and needy as well as others. In the past, families shared bread, meal, sugar, and crops. Some had, some did, some didn't have, so those who did have shared. Because you never know what tomorrow holds for you.

As missionaries, we must be willing to help the sick, shut-in, poor, and needy. without complaining.

When we give gifts to help others, we don't have to announce it. Your action glorifies God. It is not about you. Your life is measured, in a sense, by how you walk, talk, and deliver. When there are troubles in your life, don't neglect to tell somebody who might help you overcome them.

In life stay connected to Jesus and his teachings through faith, trust, and prayer."

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After the sermon the choir rendered a wonderful rendition of the song," Lead me on Lord, guide me".

Sister Velma Williams is the president of our Missionary Ministry

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Sunday, January 22, 2023

Warner Baptist Church Worship Service : Reverend Matthew J. Pearson preached about the rewards of being a caring person

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Opening hymn: "My God is awesome"

Scripture: II Samuel 9: 7- 13

Text: One can eat continually

The gist of the sermon:

When Jonathan was alive David showed great love for him. They went through some hard times together. Jonathan saved David's life on at least one occasion. David learned that one of Jonathan's sons was paralyzed. This news troubled David.

He sent for Jonathan's son.

(To be continued)

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Warner Baptist Worship Service: Reverend Stan Bradby's sermon was about civil rights workers and their trust in God

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Scripture: St John 15: 1-15 read by Deaconess Gladys Commons (Read it)

Janice Somers gave a beautiful synopsis on the life of Daniel Smith, a civil rights activist who was the son of a slave. He passed away about 2 years ago. ( to read about him go to Google).

Scripture: Psalm 91: 1-4 ( Read it in your Bible)

Text: Living by faith and trust in God

Sermon: Reverend Stanley Bradby

The gist of the sermon:

Rev. Bradby highlighted the works of the civil rights workers and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the '50s and '60s. They lived by faith and trust in God as they marched, sit in, and demanded, in a peaceful manner that the Afro-Americans ( we were called Negros back then) be given their civil rights in the United States. Many of them were willing to die for the cause, and some did. In their quest for freedom, they sang a lot of Christian songs for inspiration.

In our demand for rights today we must continue to press on and know that God will never leave us. He is faithful to his word and promises. To know Jesus is to trust Jesus. We must not grow weary in our quest, because God hears our cry. We serve an on-time God.

Let us continue to trust in God, worship and believe in Him, and be obedient to the teaching of Jesus and everything will be all right at the end of the day. Remember Joy comes in the morning

Conclusion

It was a good inspirational message. So, as we celebrate Dr. King's birthday and works let us not forget that there have been a lot of people involved in this quest for equal rights. But let us continue to pray and trust in God and live a life that is pleasing in his sight. Remember, there is still a lot we can do. Are you willing to sacrifice for the betterment of life on earth?

Sunday, January 8, 2023

Warner Baptist Morning Service: Rev Matthew Pearson sermon was about leadership

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Scripture: Romans 11: 13 "For I speak to you * Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office: ( verse 14. If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.)

Subject: "The blessings are great"

The gist of the sermon:

Leaders in churches are generally hand-picked by the pastors and others in churches

However, in some cases, they are handpicked by God. When picked by God they are willing to follow him. God knows what he is doing.

Apostle Paul in the book of Acts started at the bottom of ministry. He suffered a lot along the way. But he hung in there and became an outstanding leader.

Leaders are willing to serve others.

Jesus set the example.

Lets us continue to pray for church family and continue to magnify Jesus's name and works.

After the sermon and invitation to Christianity, the installation service was held.

Leaders of various ministries within WBC pledged to faithfully fulfill their leadership roles.

Rev Stan Bradby rendered a special prayer, and the congregation sang, "Count on me."

Benediction followed.

* Gentile describes any and every person of non-Jewish heritage.

Disclaimer: The news and views expressed on this site are strictly those of Grady E. Bryant Sr.,

obtained from information made available to the general public through bulletins, public events, announcements, and services that were open to the general public. This website is not officially endorsed by Warner Baptist Church.

Thursday, January 5, 2023

New Year's Day Sermon: Reverend Matthew J. Pearson sermon was about rewards when you receive and believe in Jesus

Article 1 Volume 13 Sunday, January 1, 2023

Scripture for today St. John 1:12 and 13. (Read your Bible)

text: When we receive and believe in Jesus, great rewards can be had (received)

The gist of the sermon:

Many people outside the church ask, "Why are you going to church? What's in it?" They don't know what is going on. You have to explain it to them. Some will understand, and some will not. But that is the way it goes. It is recorded in the scripture that, to them, that believed, he gave them power. As Christians, with belief, we got power. We got the power to pray and ask God to help us and others.

Highlights of what this power can mean in our lives.

* Sickness doesn't have any power over us.

* The grave doesn't have power over us.

* We don't have any power on our own. Any power we own came from God on every hand.

* These powers do not come by just being a member of a local church.

It comes through believing and trusting in the living God.

* The more you give, the more you will be blessed. Giving isn't about just money.

So, as we go forth, let us thank God for another year and strive to enjoy the rewards of life while we are living here on earth