Higgins Lake Baptist Church
Kevin A. Pierpont
10-26-03

How many of us have been watching the World Series this week? It boggles the mind to see what a pitcher can do with a baseball. Plus, to see what some of these athletes can do. Many of those guys are quite strong, agile and have great speed. They work out and train their bodies to perform at a very high level. I’m always amazed by some of the outfielders who will come running out of nowhere and make a diving catch; or the shortstop who can help turn a double play in a heartbeat. These athletes have conditioned themselves and have excelled in their pursuit of a World Series championship.

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Most homeschooling families have heard it many times. “What about socialization?” Homeschool Legal Defense Association has just released a study that helps answer these questions and they say, “The results confirm what homeschoolers have thought for years: ‘No problem here.’”

Good afternoon friends. We had a wonderful day of services here at Higgins Lake Baptist Church yesterday. The worship in both services, morning and evening, was moving. Carolyn and I and the children also had a precious day, like many we’ve had since we arrived here in February that was a huge encouragement.

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Higgins Lake Baptist Church
Kevin A. Pierpont
10-19-03

John MacArthur tells of a “pastor of a very well-known Bible church, one that taught the Word of God. Today he is a denier of the deity of Jesus Christ. He is a professor at USC, one who does everything he can to turn young people away from Christianity. He also falls into the category of an apostate, someone who knows the truth, has all the information about the truth, and willfully turns his back on the truth for his own pursuit.” 1

It is rather disturbing to think that someone who once professed Christ could turn His back on the truth and lead others astray. While apostasy should disturb us it should not surprise us. In the passage we will look at today Paul warns of false teachers who will lead others astray. Let’s look at 1 Timothy 4:1-6,

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I’m challenged by this brief piece on Pastors.com today. For many leaders, myself included, the hardest part of leadership is letting go of some of the ministry. I think allowing others to have leadership responsibility and then getting out of their way is what we must do if the church is to grow. Remember too that the ultimate purpose in church growth is that God is glorified not us.

This past week was absolutely gorgeous here at Higgins Lake. The colors here in the north are still brilliant. We had a wonderful week of pleasantly warm weather though this week is supposed to be a bit cooler. I don’t remember ever seeing a better display of color than I have in the last few days.

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Higgins Lake Baptist Church
Kevin A. Pierpont
10-12-03

13  For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

14  These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly;

15  but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

16  And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

In our study of 1 Timothy, we have been learning about the guidelines God has for leaders in the church. Today we are going to look at the church itself - who are we as a church? What is our mission?

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On Sept. 1 our family went swimming at Higgins Lake’s North State Park. It’s claim to fame is that it has been called the 6th most beautiful lake in the world. It is something to see and experience. You can walk 75 yards or more out into the lake and it’s still waist deep and you can see your feet through the crystal clear water. We think it’s the most beautiful lake in the world but then we’re a bit biased because we live here (and we haven’t seen the top five).

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Higgins Lake Baptist Church
Kevin A. Pierpont
10/5/03

8  Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money,

9  holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.

10  But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless.

11  Likewise their wives must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.

12  Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

Last week we examined the office of pastor. Today we arrive at the Biblical guidelines for deacons. It will be helpful for us to look at Acts for a little background on what was probably the first appointment of deacons to the church. Acts 6:1-6

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