Broadway Baptist Church Maryville Tennessee

This morning, on this “One Body” Sunday, we are going to move away from our series in Numbers and focus our attention on the subject of a “healthy church.” We recognize the immense differences that are present in our culture in relation to what a successful, healthy church or ministry might look like.

The dramatic narrative of Israel's rebellion is now interrupted by the giving of certain laws and commandments concerning purity and holiness. The question must be answered, “How can this holy God have a relationship with these rebellious, sinful people?”

This morning we bring to a close one of the saddest chapters in the Book of Numbers. This chapter marks the rebellion and unbelief of the people of Israel. The very people that the Lord had redeemed and sustained now refuse to trust and obey! Many are the lessons that the Lord teaches us concerning both His mercy and His wrath.

As we learned last Sunday, the majority is not always right! Ten of the twelve spies brought back an “evil or bad” report even though the land was exactly as the Lord had said. It was a fruitful and abundant land, a land that God had made a covenant to give them. Yet they refused!

The journey has now brought the Israelites to Kadesh-barnea and to a point of decision. These people, who had been delivered from slavery in Egypt, guided by a cloud by day and pillar of fire by night, now stand at the door of the “promised land.”

Many are the wounds of a leader, but none more painful than the wounds of a friend (or even worse wounds from a family member). The wilderness experience so far has been filled with murmuring and grumbling.

Chapter eleven begins with an opening cameo scene recounting for us the spirit of discontentment that was expressed by some within the camp. Their discontentment and unbelief caused them to grumble, murmur, and complain to Moses concerning the Lord. Grumbling and complaining may not be one of the deadly sins, but in reality, it is symptomatic of a much greater problem.

On this first Sunday of the New Year, we resume our study of the Book of Numbers. Today we read the record of the children of Israel setting out from Mt. Sinai, where they has been encamped for over a year, and heading to the border of the promised land. This travelogue forms the second section of the Book of Numbers and includes many experiences of unbelief, disobedience, and judgment. This was surely some of the darkest days in the young nation's life! Numbers 10:11-13 & 29-36

This morning's sermon at Broadway Baptist is presented by Rev. Zad Tomberlin.

This morning, only 3 days away from Christmas morning, I wish to share with you my greatest desire for you as your pastor. Of course, I desire health and prosperity for you and your family as we enter into the New Year, but I also desire that in this Christmas season, each of us would be filled with the fullness and wonder of the incarnate God. (Eph. 3:19) Paul's desire was for the churches he loved to have a deeper knowledge of the fullness of Christ. Without question, the 21st century church needs a higher and fuller appreciation of the excellency of Christ. Let us think for a moment of the “fullness of Deity (God) dwelling in bodily form.” (Col. 2:9)

Regardless of what many may believe, salvation is not the end, it is the beginning of the journey. The Passover that we examined last Sunday was clearly a beautiful picture of the deliverance from sin that every believer has experienced. However, after the deliverence comes the journey! These two realities, presented in Numbers 9, are a beautiful picture of the Christian experience; we are redeemed pilgrims!

Broadway Baptist Church Maryville Tennessee

Following the 12 Days of Giving recorded in Numbers 7 (twelve tribes presenting their offerings day by day), Moses entered into the Tent of Meeting and heard the voice of God speaking to him from “above the mercy seat that was on the ark of the testimony, from between the cherubim.” (7:89) The communication between the Lord and Moses was unique! Deut. 34:10, “And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face.”

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible; Numbers 7 is the second longest chapter! This chapter details for us an extraordinary event in the life of the nation of Israel. During a twelve day festival, the people worshiped God by presenting gifts to Him to be used in the service of the Tent of Meeting. Eighty-nine verses express to us, in repetitive fashion, the beauty of worship. The work of the Lord would be supported well, as the leaders of the twelve tribes each presented their gifts before the Lord.

Today, we endeavor to unpack the Biblical truth that is found in chapters 5 and 6 of the Book of Numbers. Remember when we started our study, we said that the Book of Numbers was difficult to outline because it flows back and forth between historical narrative and purity laws. It often seems disjointed and out of order.

This morning we will survey chapters 3 & 4 as they both pertain to the tribe of the Levites and the ministry of the tabernacle. These chapters reveal a great deal concerning the awesome responsibility and seriousness of worshiping a holy God.

The study of ancestry and family history has become a popular pursuit. The Book of Numbers records the history and genealogy of the children of Israel during a period of almost half a century. Chapter two is entirely given for instruction concerning the placement of the twelve tribes.

The Setting. The opening section of the Book of Numbers, we've entitled, “Getting Ready.” This section continues the Exodus narrative and finds the people still encamped at Sinai, where God had given the people His Commandments. The mountain of God had served as a vivid and powerful picture of the awesome holiness of God. The mountain was set apart as holy and stern warnings had been given about carelessly coming too close. This is the location of approximately the first 10 chapters of Numbers. As we survey the opening, let us consider three glorious truths.

This morning we look at the final step in application of our redemption. Because of the perfect work of the Lord Jesus Christ, we will be glorified with Him one day! Praise be to God!

“Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness-without it no one will see the Lord” Hebrews 12:14

How can God declare a sinful person to be justified in His sight? There are two privileges of God's redeeming grace as a result of the person & work of Jesus Christ.

Today's sermon about the unconditional love of God is presented by Pastor TJ Whitehead.

This morning we continue our “We Believe” series by considering what the Bible teaches concerning death, heaven, hell, and the final judgment. In our Scripture this morning, we come face to face with one of the most sobering and disturbing stories that Jesus ever told, “the rich man and Lazarus”. It brings before us certain realities that we most often refuse to acknowledge.

As we have already shared, the one reason the New Testament Church exists is to glorify God. We exist to glorify God through (w)orship, (i)nstruction, (f)ellowship, and (e)vangelism. As we see from the repeated commands given to us by Christ, we must be engaged in evangelism to be an obedient church and be obedient Christ followers.

Just as our worship is to glorify God , our teaching ministrty is to glorify God as well as edify and up the Saints. One of the church's goals should be to present to God every Christian mature in Christ.{Copl 1:28} We seek to do this through loving relationships within the body of Christ where the Word is taught and love is shared.

Today, we will begin answering the question “Why do we exist as a church?” What are the purposes of the church? We will use the acronym WIFE to chart the course for us: (W)orship, (I)nstruction, (F)ellowship, and (E)vangelism.

This morning we will continue to examine matters that form our Ecclesiology. We will take time to consider church polity and why it matters.

We will explore the scriptures concerning the church: it's nature, it's purpose, and its mission.

06-30, 2018 “What Does the Scripture Teach us About the Devil and Demons? Mark 5:1-20 Last week, we looked into the spirit relm and examined the Scripture concerning angles. Today, we seek to gain a Biblical understanding of those fallen angles that forfited their original place of service and worship Last week, we looked into the spirit relm and examined the Scripture concerning angles. Today, we seek to gain a Biblical understanding of those fallen angles that forfeited their original place of service and worship. 1. Satan is not equal to God. Christians should not hold to duelist worldly view that the two are equal or opposite. 2. Satan is not as art portrays him.

The next two weeks, we will explore the world of the “supernatural” realm. Today we will look into the Scriptures concerning angels; next week we will examine what the Scriptures have to say about the devil and deamons.

This morning, we consider the doctrine of man and the unique relationship between God and man.

The “grand meta-narrative” of Scripture, the Bible is the “self-revelation” of God. In this “self-revelation,” God reveals Himself in “Trinitarian” form.

This morning we will seek to gain a deeper understanding of the existence, nature, and activities of God as He has revealed them in Divine revelation, the Bible.

Our text this morning is a most familiar text. We often refer to it as the “love chapter”. We hear it read and recited at wedding ceremonies, renewal ceremonies and wedding anniversaries. While this passage is applicable to our marriage relationships and even appropriately read at weddings, it was not written with marital harmony in mind. It was written with church harmony in mind. This passage is primarily written about living in Christian community in a way that glorifies God by treating one another as God has treated us. The use of the Greek word agape reminds us that this love, which Paul is writing about, is much more than feelings or emotions. It involves a “strong desire for the best interest of another person”.

The context of sanctification: Being sanctified by the Word of Truth happens in the local church where believers in Christ gather together and are united by the Spirit of God. Jesus' prayer for His disciples to be sanctified immediately becomes a prayer that they will be the church united.

These verses are perhaps the greatest declaration of victory and conquest found in the Holy Scripture, written by the Apostle Paul concerning the ultimate, infinite and eternal victory of Christ over all His enemies. This references two passages in the Old Testament: Isiah 25:8 and Hosea 13:14.

Oh glorious thought! Christ is risen indeed and the reality of His resurrection is the guarantee of our own resurrection. As Paul continues his discourse on the resurrection, he anticipates a possible question. Someone will say, “How are the dead raised? And with kind of body do they come?” Paul then passionately replies to what he considers a “foolish” question.

Having established both the validity and the centrality of the resurrection from the dead, Paul now draws his readers into the glorious truths concerning the One Who has defeated death! He begins this section with a glorious declaration, “But Now, Christ has been raised.” In verse 20 Paul answers the “what if” question considered in verses 12-19. Paul's declaration is simple, “but now Christ has been raised from the dead.” Paul is speaking of a present reality not a future reality.

This morning we continue our examination of 1 Cor. 15 and consider the implications of life without a resurrection. It would be sorrow without any hope! As Christians, we celebrate the resurrection of Christ from the grave and seek tolive in light of this glorious reality! It is without question the greatest “game changer” in human history. The resurrection of Jesus is the central, foundational, and critical truth of the Christian faith.

Paul continues this chapter by emphasizing the eye-witness testimony concerning the risen Savior. The things that Paul and the early church believed were grounded upon reliable, unbiased, eye-witness testimony of personal encounters with the resurrected Christ!

For the next few weeks, we will seek to dissect and unpack one of the greatest chapters in all of the Scripture, the fifteenth chapter of Paul's letter to the church at Corinth. Our focal text is the 15th chapter; however, the focal point of this chapter is the “Gospel/Good News” of the Resurrection. Paul knew that the only hope for the brokenness and sinfulness in Corinth was the truth of the Gospel. We must also be persuaded that the only hope for the brokenness and sinfulness of our own community is the Gospel. Our hope is the Gospel!

One of the most difficult things for a preacher to do is “finish”. This morning we draw to a close our study of the “Gospel in Exodus”. We began this study on April 8, 2018, and we will seek to bring itto a close this morning. Chapters 35-39 rehearse for us all the instructions that God had given to Moses while he was on the mountain. The contributions were gathered, the craftsmen were assembled, the priests were consecrated, and the tabernacle was completed. It would serve the nation of Israel as a place of worship for 440 years!

This morning we focus on one of the greatest chapters in the Old Testament, Exodus 34. We will hear the name of the Lord proclaimed and explained, and the covenant reestablished with Moses and the rebellious people of Israel. There are three big truths we learn about the Lord from this glorious chapter. My prayer is that after hearing today's sermon, we have a deeper understanding of the Lord and a greater humble affection for the Christ, His church, and the lost.

This morning we focus upon the wonderful relationship between God and Moses. Few people ever had such an intimate relationship with God as Moses did. Moses' desire to know God and to be led by God was unquestioned. Psalm 37:4, “Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Question: What is the greatest desire of your heart?

The scene shifts again, this time back to the mountain. Can you imagine the unspeakable joy that Moses was experiencing, as he anticipated coming down off the mountain, and hand-delivering the Ten Commandments written by the finger of God? However, while God was directing Moses concerning plans for worship, the Israelites were making some plans of their own. Moses had no clue what had been happening down at the camp, but nothing was hidden from God.

Moses was experiencing an mountain-top experience like no other. For 40 days and nights, Moses was instructed by God concerning the terms of the covenant, the building of the tabertnacle, the ordination of priests, and the true worship of Yahweh.

Last week we examined the “holy garments” that the priests wore, especially the high priest. This morning we continue looking at God's instruction concerning these Divinely appointed ministers. Exodus Chapter 29 outlines for us the liturgy of the consecration service for Aaron and his sons.

When the Lord instructed Moses concerning the tabernacle, He also gave detail and instruction concerning those that would serve His tabernacle. Only those designated by God could approach the Lord without dying.

This morning we will finish our study of the tabernacle structure by looking at the details given concerning the curtains, boards, rods, coverings and the veil. As we will see, much can be learned about how God relates to his people by looking at the tent of meeting.

This morning we examine the final piece of furniture found in the tabernacle, the bronze laver. This piece of furniture was found in the courtyard and was used by the priest as they carried out their duties and responsibilities.

The series of the tabernacle continues this morning as we seek to understand the significance of the altar in the courtyard. Last week we discussed the “alter of incense” and looked at the relationship between it and the “brazen altar”which we will consider this morning.