South Side Baptist Church - Abbeville SC

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryFebruary 22, 2026Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.com

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryFebruary 15, 2026Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:1 John 1:8-10Verses 8 and 10 form an “inclusio”1 John 1:81 John 1:10What does it mean to confess?The story of the yellow pad“…the more mature you are as a Christian, the more spiritually minded you are, the more righteous you are, the more sanctified you are, the more wretched you know you are, right? ... As you mature, you'll sin less and feel worse because with the decrease of sin comes an increase of holiness, and with an increase of holiness comes a greater hatred of sin, and you sin less and hate it more.”(John MacArthur)So, what?Matthew 26:52–541 John 1:7b

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaFebruary 8, 2026Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.com

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryJanuary 18, 2026Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Question: Since Jesus is God, why did He need to pray?The Trinity can be said to be one in essence and three in persons.Essence means “very nature.” Whatever qualities it takes to be God—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have this essence.The essence includes all the attributes we know about God.The word “person” should not be confused with “people.”Hypostasis (person) = A unique communication/presentation of the divine essenceGod communicates/presents the divine nature in three unique ways—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. So, we say the Trinity means there is One God revealed in three persons (unique communications of the Divine Essence).The person of the Son:“The one divine person [Son], who possessed a divine nature from eternity, assumed a human nature, and now has both.”(Louis Berkhof)The Chalcedonian Creed (or Definition) of 451 ADThe deity cannot share in human weaknesses; neither can man participate in any of the essential perfections [divine essence] of the Godhead. (Berkhof)Question: Since Jesus is God why did He need to pray?Answer: Jesus prayed because he was also completely humanWhy was it necessary for Jesus to be totally human?1. Substitutionary Sacrifice:Hebrews 2:14–182. Representative Law Keeper:Romans 5:18–193. Example and Pattern of Life:Hebrews 12:2a

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryJanuary 11, 2026Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Why This Emphasis on Prayer?-It's the conduit to God and His power-We're not good at it-We're not growing-We seem satisfied with the status quo-We've not been desperate enough to pray desperately-Each member can pray—prayer ministry is non-exclusive-Prayer properly situates us before God-Prayer fosters genuine fellowship-Prayer debilitates the Enemy-God has much to give His childrenDefinition: “Prayer is communication with God through which we express our relationship with Him AND confess our dependence on Him.”(Chuck Lawless, The Potential and Power of Prayer)1. Prayer is Communication with GodJeremiah 33:32. Through prayer we express our relationship with God Luke 15:20–243. We confess our dependence on GodPsalm 16:2 (ESV)Psalm 16:2 (NKJV) Psalm 16:2 (NET) Practical Applications for Corporate Prayer1. Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM at FLC are the most important church gathering of the week.2. “I'm not good at praying out loud.”

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryJanuary 4, 2026Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Why This Emphasis on Prayer?10 reasons we're going to emphasize prayer1. Prayer is our conduit to God2. We're not good at corporate prayer3. We're not growing numerically or spiritually4. We're apparently satisfied with the status quo5 Marks of a Healthy Church (Charles Spurgeon)-Purity of life (conversion) confirmed through membership examination;-The soundness of the gospel (sound doctrine);-The saved bond of brotherhood (unity);-Constant activity (devoted to good works);-Abounding in prayer.5. We're not desperate enough to pray desperately6. Prayer is a vital ministry that excludes no one7. Prayer correctly situates us with God8. Prayer grows us closer/deepens church relationships9. The enemy would desire us not to prayJames 4:4–8a“When we work, we work. When we pray, God works!” Dr. Bill Bennett10. There's much that our Lord wants to giveAnd when we entered on the larger speculation, as it seemed, of the Surrey Music Hall, what cries and tears went up to Heaven for our success! And so it has been ever since. It is in the spirit of prayer that our strength lies! And if we lose this, the locks will be shorn from Samson and the Church of God will become weal as water. And though, we, as Samson did, go and try to shake ourselves as at other times, we shall hear the cry. “The Philistines are upon you,” and our eyes will be put out, and our glory will depart unless we continue mightily and earnest in prayer.(Charles Spurgeon, Prayer Meetings)

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryDecember 28, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Galatians 4:4–5Three Examples of Jesus' Perfect Fulfillment of the Law1. Circumcision (21)Genesis 17:9–12a2. Purification for sin (22a, 24)Leviticus 12:1–8Hebrews 9:12Hebrews 10:1–103. Firstborn over all creation (22b-23)Exodus 13:11–15Numbers 18:14–16Ephesians 1:71 Peter 1:18–19Colossians 1:15–20Final Applications:1. Have you been biblically baptized? If no, is it because you don't know Him or because you're choosing not to obey Him?2. Is repentance a normal part of your life? Is there sin this morning you need to confess and turn from?3. To what extent does Christ the Lord have the preeminence in your life?

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryDecember 21, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:A. The Birth (1-7)I. It was an historical birth (1-5)Micah 5:2 (ESV)Romans 8:28 (NKJV)II. It was a humble birth (6-7)Hebrews 4:15 (NKJV)B. Reaction to Jesus' birth (8-20)I. Heaven's reaction (8-14)Luke 2:10–12Luke 2:14“Know Jesus, know peace—No Jesus, no peace!”Peace WITH GodPeace OF GodII. Shepherds' response (15-20)(1) They verified the Good News(2) They believed the Good News(3) They repeated the Good NewsTake-Aways:-What humility for God to come to us! The Uncreated Being tabernacles with His creatures!-Preach the Gospel to yourself every day! Good News is what He has done—not what I have to do.-What sense does it make for Good News to remain in the pews?

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryDecember 14, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Luke 1:26-27Luke 1:28-29Luke 1:30Luke 1:31Luke 1:32-332 Samuel 7:12-13, 16Luke 1:34-35Importance of the Virgin Birtha) Salvation is of Godb) Unites full deity and full humanity in one personc) True humanity without inherited sinLuke 1:36Luke 1:37Luke 1:38Luke 17:7-10

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryDecember 7, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:MIT: The Messianic Age of God's plan of redemption began with the announcement and birth of John—the anointed forerunner of Jesus Christ.Luke's Purpose for WritingContextLuke 1:5-7Malachi 3:1Malachi 4:1-6Zechariah and GabrielLuke 1:8-17Zechariah's unbeliefLuke 1:18-23Divine Intervention—A Promise KeptLuke 1:24-25John's BirthLuke 1:57-64Importance of It AllLuke 1:65-66BenedictusLuke 1:67-79The Unseen Hand of ProvidenceLuke 1:80Quick Summary of Important Themes: (1) God's plan of redemption involves real people in time and space and involves loss, hurt, silence, pain, and heartache.(2) God acts for His glory and our good.(3) The Bible can be interpreted through the lens of promise and fulfillment.(4) MIT: The Messianic Age of God's plan of redemption began with the announcement and birth of John—the anointed forerunner of Jesus Christ.

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryNovember 30, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.com

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryNovember 23, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Main Idea: It is arrogant to presume the future.An example of arrogance (13)The truth behind arrogance (14)Plan without arrogance (15)The sin of arrogance (16-17)An example of arrogance (13)The truth behind arrogance (14)Question: Why is that arrogance? It's not wrong to set life goals is it? Isn't that a well-thought-out life plan? Jesus also exhorts us to “count the cost,” right?Key point #1: You do not know tomorrow.Key point #2: What is your life? How certain are you that you will be here tomorrow?Planning without arrogance (15)The Will of God:Deuteronomy 29:29Hidden (secret) Will: These are God's ways/intentions that are meant to be hidden from us and it is impossible for us to know this aspect of God's will.Revealed Will: What He clearly wants us to know in order to do what He desires.Decretive Will: “Let there be light!” There's zero pushback from the creature.Preceptive Will: God's commands of what to do and what not to do. Obviously the creature is constantly pushing back against these.Proverbs 3:5-6The sin of arrogance (16-17)Bottom Line: To plan and make assumptions without consulting the sovereign God is arrogant, sinful, and just plain not wise.(1) You do not know tomorrow. Are you foolishly putting off what needs to be done today and banking on the fact you'll be here tomorrow?(2) What is your life? If you died right now what will have been your major accomplishment in life?

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryNovember 16, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:“What is the major hindrance to a harvest?”“Why aren't people being saved here?”Matthew 9:35-381. It's not because there's a lack of need.Down and OutsUp and Outs2. It's not due to a lack of a solution.Matthew 9:35Matthew 11:4–5 (NKJV)Romans 10:5–138. 3. It's due to a lack of laborers in the harvest fields.The crowds (36)Compassion (36)Pray for laborers (38)5 Brief Observations1. The Bible does teach us to pray for the lost to be saved.1 Timothy 2:1–4 2. A cool attitude toward evangelism says something about us.3. Fervent evangelism does not clash with divine election.4. Remember, we pray for laborers in HIS HARVEST!5. Pray earnestly!

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryNovember 9, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.com

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryOctober 26, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:James 2:14Major premise: Is a person saved merely by his profession of faith or is there something more robust?James 2:15-16James 2:17James 2:18-19(1) Have you come to the place in your life you know for sure that when you die you'll spend eternity with God in heaven?(2) Suppose you were to die today and stand before God and He asked you, “Why should I let you into my heaven?” What would you say?“Cheap Grace is the deadly enemy of our church. It is grace without price: gracewithout cost!…Cheap grace means grace as a doctrine…an intellectual assent…Cheap grace means the justification of sin without the justification of the sinner…Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, communion without confession…Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.”(Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship)James 2:21Genesis 22:1-5Genesis 22:9-12James 2:22James 2:23James 2:24Romans 4:1-51 Timothy 3:16Hebrews 11:17-19Ephesians 2:8-9Ephesians 2:10

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryOctober 19, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:James 1:2–4 and 12, 13-15What's the difference between trials and temptations? What are their purposes?James 1:2Trials: To try in order to learn the character or nature of someone or something by submitting such to thorough and extensive testing.James 1:3-4Testing = To test, to try, in order to determine the genuineness of an object.Summary: Trials are tests meant by God to build our faith and prove that we are genuine.James 1:12Temptation has to do with EVIL and is meant to end in sin and death.So we can say that trials originate with God, temptations don't.James 1:13James 1:14-15ConcurrenceGod's Discipline:Hebrews 12:3–11What We Know:1. Life's trials are ordained of God to test our faith.1 Peter 4:12–13Hebrews 4:15–162. Temptation is real!1 Corinthians 10:13Romans 8:133. Our pain may be the discipline of a loving Father.Psalm 139:23–24

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryOctober 12, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Main Theme: God is sovereign and the sovereign dispenser of mercy.Concurrent Theme: God intends to make us who we already are!God did not give birth to us just to walk awayCan a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even [she] may forget but I will not forget you.Isaiah 49:15What about Jonah?Jonah 2:7-9Jonah's transparency revealed heart diseaseI'm not all that different from Jonah…perhaps neither are youGod doesn't save us then make us comfortable. He saves us and makes us conformable!Psalm 139:23–24

Abbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryOctober 5, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:There is a central theme in Jonah and an underlying one worthy of our consideration.Central Theme: God alone is sovereign and the sovereign dispenser of mercy.God alone is sovereign= “God reigns, is in control, and is not bounded or limited by the dictates of His creatures or by the circumstances of time.”God is the sovereign dispenser of mercy= “Mercy (grace) is not earned OR deserved.”Romans 9:14–18Jeremiah Lanphier and the Prayer revival of 1857-1858The Jesus Movement of the late 1960'sUtah Valley University, September 10, 2025?Isaiah 55:8–9

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberrySeptember 28, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:God commissions Jonah (1:1-2)Jonah runs from God (1:3)Genesis 50:19–20Acts 13:28–30Mariners fear the LORD (1:11-16)God rescues a thankful Jonah (1:17, 2:7-9)God recommissions Jonah (3:1-4)Nineveh repents and God relents (3:5-10)Jonah's heart is revealed (4:1-3)God makes His point (4:4-11)

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaSeptember 21, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.com

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberrySeptember 14, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:I. The Proclamation: Praise the LORD!II. The PromiseBlessed is the man…… who fears the LORD,1) Revere His holiness2) Be afraidHebrews 10:26–313) Delight in His commandments…who greatly delights in His commandments!III. The Payoff (verses 2-9)Anti-PsalmAnti-Psalm 112:1Cursed is the man who fears other men and refuses to worship Christ as Lord…How miserable is he who disregards God's ways!

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberrySeptember 7, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:5 Timeless Truths We've Learned in Romans1. Mankind is born in sinRomans 5:12Romans 3:9–112. Jesus SavesRomans 5:18–213. We are justified by grace through faith in ChristRomans 3:21–264. God's righteousness comes with benefits for life here and nowa. We are “in Christ”b. We are no longer enslaved to sinc. We are free from the Mosaic Law's binding authority in order to be right withGodd. The Holy Spirit of God lives in use. We have peace with God through Jesus Christ5. God's imperatives follow the indicativesRomans 12:1–2Romans 10:9–10Romans 8:35–39

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryAugust 31, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.com

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryAugust 24, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Romans 16:17-20Main Idea: The church is to be on guard against those who cause divisions and sabotage ministry.I. The warnings and the remedy (17)I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.“watch out”“avoid them”Question: Who are these people that Paul is so concerned about?“Those who cause divisions”“Those who create obstaclesII. Their True Motivation (18)For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.III. Don't relax (19)For your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise as to what is good and innocent as to what is evil.IV. A Final promise and prayer (20)The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryAugust 17, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Romans 16:3-16Greet the slavesPrecept: Our brotherhood in Christ will cross all social barriers.Precept: A friend in deed is a friend indeed!Greet the women1 Timothy 2:11–15Greet the obscureGreet the uniquely called of GodGreet my belovedPrecept: Just because a friend isn't in your life forever or even very long does not mean there won't be/can't be lasting influence.Greet those in my inner circle1 Samuel 18:1–3Precept: Your inner circle is small by definition and here's where you mature and are sharpened.Proverbs 27:17If your friendships are simply fluff and little sharpening—give and take—then those are not friendships. They are acquaintances!Proverbs 27:6It took me years and years to know that not every wound was meant to hurt me and not every kiss was meant to encourage me!Precept: Our desire is to see people moving towards the center.Greet Rufus' mother!Precept: You don't have to be biologically connected to love as a mother or father.Precept: Trust in Jesus for He is the best friend you will ever encounter.

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryAugust 10, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Romans 16:1-21. SisterEphesians 1:3-6Mark 10:28-302. Servant3. “in the Lord”Ephesians 1:3-64. Saint1 Corinthians 1:1-25. PatronProverbs 14:4

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryAugust 3, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Romans 15:22Romans 15:23-24#1 The “principle” principleRomans 15:25-27Romans 15:28-29James 4:13–16Proverbs 16:9Jeremiah 10:23Proverbs 19:2#2 Principle: We make plans, but God holds our futureRomans 15:30Romans 15:31-32#3 Principle: Make plans and pray diligentlyRomans 15:33#4 Principle: Make plans, pray, and trust the God of peace

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryJuly 27, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.com

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryJuly 20, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Main Idea: We are to receive and accept our Christian brothers and sisters because Christ has received and accepted us.Romans 15:7Jesus became like us to serve (8)Philippians 2:5–8Colossians 1:15–19Matthew 20:26–28Jesus' service proved to the Jews God's faithfulness to His promises (8)Luke 1:68–79Jesus' service revealed the extent of God's mercy by receiving Gentiles (9-12)[a] Jesus, whom David is a type, praises God among the Gentiles (Psalm 18:49)[b] Gentiles, rejoice! (Deuteronomy 32:43)[b'] Gentiles, Praise the LORD! (Psalm 117:1)[a'] Jesus, the shoot of Jesse, arises to rules the Gentiles, who hope in Him (Isaiah 11:10)Paul concludes 14:1-15:12 with a benediction/prayer (13)Romans 15:13“In essentials unity. In non-essentials liberty. In all things charity. -Rupertus Meldenius

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryJuly 13, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Romans 15:1-6With Christ as our perfect example, we are to live selflessly, knowing that harmony in the church greatly glorifies God.Question: What does selflessness look like? Let's follow Paul's reasoning and take note of the four timeless truths about selflessness that are revealed in our text.I. Selflessness bears with the weaknesses of others (1)II. Selflessness pleases our neighbor not one's self (1-2)III. Selflessness looks mostly like Jesus (3)Philippians 2:3-8IV. Selflessness unifies the church and glorifies God (5-6)

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryJuly 6, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Romans 14:13-23MIS: Consider your church family when exercising liberty in disputable matters.I. Paul's dominant pointII. The fallout for disregarding the main pointIII. Theological underpinnings of the argumentIV. In case you missed it—the main point repeatedI. Choose not to cause your brother or sister to stumble (13-14)II. Fallout from not considering your brother or sister when exercising liberty over a disputable matter (15-16)1. You're choosing not to love (15)Romans 12:9-102. You're choosing to destroy the one whom Christ died for (15)3. You're poking the bear needlessly (16)III. Theological Underpinnings (17-19)IV. Just in case you missed it (20-23)First, wine was not simply grape juice.Second, the Bible consistently forbids being drunk. But at the same time it sees wine as a gift from God. For instance:Ephesians 5:18Titus 2:3Psalm 104:14-15Third, Jesus almost certainly drank wine and did not discourage drinking it.Luke 7:33-34The overwhelming consideration is love and peace and unity in the church. So those at liberty to drink wine should choose not to undo in any way the weaker brother.

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryJune 29, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Welcome one another because God has welcomed you! (1-6)Principle # 1: Strong should not despise the weakPrinciple # 2: Weak should not judge the strongPrinciple # 3: Abide by one's conscienceJesus is Lord.1. We live and die for the Lord—not ourselves. (7-9)2. Judgement Day for us all is coming. (10-12)

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryJune 22, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Romans 12:1–2Romans 13:11-14Sermon idea: Because our time is so short let's be busy laying hold of the ways and desires of God.1. Wake Up!Romans 13:11-12a1 Thessalonians 4:13–181 Thessalonians 5:2–102. Dress Up!Romans 13:12b3. Line Up!Romans 13:13-14

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaJune 15, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:1. Requires humility2. Eliminates busyness anxiety3. Brings close fellowship

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryJune 8, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Romans 13:8-10Three aspects to consider about neighborly love.1. Neighborly love is action, not feelings. (8b)Agape love means we are compelled (the “debt” we owe our neighbor) to do for others what is absolutely best for them—regardless of the cost to us.2. To love our neighbor is the essence of the Law. (8c-10)Matthew 22:34–40Deuteronomy 6:5 + Leviticus 19:18 = The heart of the law!3 Uses of the Law1. A mirror2. A curb3. A guideRomans 7:6Psalm 112:13. Our love of neighbor fulfills the Law but not perfectly. Jesus alone fulfilled the law perfectly.Psalm 130

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryJune 1, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Believers are to submit to civil authorities (1a)All authority is from God (1b)Resisting civil authorities means resisting God and will incur judgment (2)Civil rulers are God's servants (3-4)We can be motivated to obey for two reasons (5)Our consciences—being in union with Christ—spur us on to be the BEST citizens in the kingdom of the governor (6-7)AfterthoughtsThe church should not assume the role God has given to the stateThe state should not assume the role of the churchThere are times when believers have no choice but to disobey civil authoritiesWe should do all possible to be at peace with the governorSubmissiveness does not mean silenceWhile the state bears the sword of God, the church bears the SpiritEzra 8:21-23

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryMay 25, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Ordo SalutisElectionEffectual callRegeneration (born again)Conversion (repentance/faith)JustificationSanctificationGlorificationWe are justified by grace through a faith that simply rests in Christ and we are sanctified by grace through a faith that, resting in Christ, is working through love. (Michael Horton)Ordo SalutisElectionEffectual callRegenerationConversionJustificationSanctification (Romans 12:15-16 and 50+ “one-anothers” in the New Testament)GlorificationRomans 12:16 “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.”Sermon Idea: In light of the fact that God pursued reconciliation with us—we should pursue living in harmony with each other.Live in harmony with one another (16a)1. Don't be stuck up - Do not be haughty (16b)How approachable are you?2. Befriend the lowly - but associate with the lowly (16c)His incarnation: Philippians 2:5–8Washed feet: John 13:12–17Ate with sinners: Luke 5:27–323. Don't be conceited - Never be wise in your own sight (16d)

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryMay 18, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Genuine unity is not unanimityGenuine unity is not uniformityEvidences/Goals of a Healthy Church Family#1 Compassionate FellowshipRejoice with those who rejoice…(15a)One hindrance to rejoicing…weep with those who weep. (15b)50+ “one-anothers”Christianity assumes life together.5 Assessment Questions:1. Spiritual conversations2. Your experiences3. Understanding of church4. Nature of prayer requests5. Relationships

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryMay 11, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Mankind has an insurmountable problem—none are righteous and 100% of us will experience God's wrath at sin.Syllogism: All unrighteous people encounter God's wrath. All people are unrighteous. All people will encounter God's wrath.Clarification: There are two ways to experience God's wrath.I. Pray for God to bestow your enemy with divine favor (14)II. Respond with goodness not vengeance towards your enemy (17, 19-20)III. Do your best to live peaceably with your enemy (18)

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryMay 4, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Romans—Paul's Magnum Opus—is a dense letter. It is theologically rich. Some parts are not easily interpreted.Question: So, exactly what is Paul's argument? What's the main idea? What's the heart of the matter?Romans Review: Six propositional, eternal, non-changing statements.Mankind has an insurmountable problem—none are righteous and 100% of us will experience God's wrath at sin!Romans 3:9–18God has provided the only possible solution to our otherwise insurmountable problem in the person and work of Jesus.Romans 3:21–26We lay hold of the person and work of Jesus by faith.Romans 3:23–25aOur new status as “righteous ones” is chock-full, replete, teeming, and abounding with blessings from God.God's sovereign choice is just that—He does not answer to us.Romans 9:10–16Our response to God's grace is spiritual worship!Romans 12:1–2Romans 8:28–30Foreknew Predestined Called Justified Glorified

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaApril 27, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.com

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryApril 20, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.com

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryApril 6, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Romans 12:13Towards the needy#1 Contribute (share in) the needs of the saints (12:13a)#2 Seek to show hospitality“to show hospitality” is a compound word made up of two very significant words.(1) Philo: “friend” 29 times and as “love” 26 times.(2) Xenos: stranger, foreigner, or a guest.Seek: Used over 50 times and most often it is translated as “persecute.”What's the command?What if the stranger were more than a stranger?

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryMarch 30, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:2 Peter 3:16Romans 12:13Command #1 Regarding needy saints…share your possessions.Who are Saints?Romans 1:7Ephesians 1:1–4Ephesians 5:1–3Saints have NeedsActs 2:45It's not Communism2 Thessalonians 3:10–12Acts 4:34–35Ephesians 4:28-You can steal to get and keep-You can work to get and keep-Or, you can follow God's law—you can work to get and give!Philippians 4:16

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryMarch 23, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:AfflictionActs 7:10–11Acts 20:232 Corinthians 1:42 Corinthians 1:82 Corinthians 4:171 Thessalonians 1:61 Thessalonians 3:32 Thessalonians 1:4James 1:27TribulationMatthew 13:21Matthew 24:9Mark 13:24John 16:33Acts 14:22Revelation 7:14Tribulation= trouble brought about by outward circumstances that inflict distressMain Point: We are told here to be patient during tribulation.How God has Equipped us to Abide in Tribulation:(1) Constantly PrayLife is war. That's not all it is. But it is always that. Our weakness in prayer is owing largely to our neglect of this truth. Prayer is primarily a wartime walkie-talkie for the mission of the church as it advances against the powers of darkness and unbelief. It is not surprising that prayer malfunctions when we try to make it a domestic intercom to call upstairs for more comforts in the den. God has given us prayer as a wartime walkie-talkie so that we can call headquarters for everything we need as the kingdom of Christ advances in the world. Prayer gives us the significance of frontline forces and gives God the glory of a limitless Provider. The one who gives the power gets the glory.-John Piper, Let the Nations be GladHebrews 4:14–16(2) Rejoice in hope!Revelation 13:7–10Titus 2:11–13

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryMarch 16, 2025Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:Psalm 40:1–3Sermon Idea: Because He has redeemed us, be zealous in serving the Lord!Romans 12:11Serve the LordIn everything we do we are to consider it as doing it as enslaved to Christ.“Slaving” the Lord, not slothful in zeal“Slaving” the Lord, fervent in spirit