St. Joe Community Church Sermon Podcast

This sermon is Part 4 in a series of sermons from the Book of Proverbs. 

Mark 16:1-8 The final message of seven in Pastor Greg's sermon series on the Gospel of Mark

Sunday, November 6, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Reflections on the End and Beginning of Life and was delivered on Sunday, November 6, 2022 by David Mitchell. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast. St Joe provides its worship services in American Sign Language and closed captions. For more information visit http://www.stjoecommunitychurch.org/sermons/category/enhansed-asl-american-sign-language.

Sunday, October 30, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Trust God Completely and was delivered on Sunday, October 30, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast. St Joe provides its worship services in American Sign Language and closed captions. For more information visit http://www.stjoecommunitychurch.org/sermons/category/enhansed-asl-american-sign-language.

Sunday, October 23, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Full of Grace and Truth and was delivered on Sunday, October 23, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast. St Joe provides its worship services in American Sign Language and closed captions. For more information visit http://www.stjoecommunitychurch.org/sermons/category/enhansed-asl-american-sign-language.

Sunday, October 16, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled How We Serve Christ Together and was delivered on Sunday, October 16, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast. St Joe provides its worship services in American Sign Language and closed captions. For more information visit http://www.stjoecommunitychurch.org/sermons/category/enhansed-asl-american-sign-language.

Sunday, October 9, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Jesus Finds Zacchaeus and was delivered on Sunday, October 9, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast. St Joe provides its worship services in American Sign Language and closed captions. For more information visit http://www.stjoecommunitychurch.org/sermons/category/enhansed-asl-american-sign-language.

Sunday, October 2, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled What Should We Do? and was delivered on Sunday, October 2, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast. St Joe provides its worship services in American Sign Language and closed captions. For more information visit http://www.stjoecommunitychurch.org/sermons/category/enhansed-asl-american-sign-language.

Sunday, September 25, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Colossians 2 and was delivered on Sunday, September 25, 2022 by Ryan Strother. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast. St Joe provides its worship services in American Sign Language and closed captions. For more information visit http://www.stjoecommunitychurch.org/sermons/category/enhansed-asl-american-sign-language.

Sunday, September 11, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Start with Love and was delivered on Sunday, September 11, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast. St Joe provides its worship services in American Sign Language and closed captions. For more information visit http://www.stjoecommunitychurch.org/sermons/category/enhansed-asl-american-sign-language.

Sunday, September 4, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled How to Constantly Talk to God and was delivered on Sunday, September 4, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, August 28, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Summary Advice for a Local Church and was delivered on Sunday, August 28, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, August 21, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled The Day of the Lord and was delivered on Sunday, August 21, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, August 14, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Jesus is Coming Again and was delivered on Sunday, August 14, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, August 7, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Reputation Matters and was delivered on Sunday, August 7, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, July 31, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Report From Mission Trip and was delivered on Sunday, July 31, 2022 by Bray Snyder. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, July 17, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Christ Followers Pursue Purity and was delivered on Sunday, July 17, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, July 10, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled My Last 24 Hours and was delivered on Sunday, July 10, 2022 by Jim Halstead. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, July 3, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Church Health Check Up and was delivered on Sunday, July 3, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Today is Sunday, June 26, 2022, and welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Jesus Calls the First Disciples and was delivered by Bill Wallace. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast. So now, let's open the bible, get a notepad and pen, and prepare to hear from God's word. Here's Pastor Greg Byman.

Sunday, June 19, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled The Misunderstood Father and was delivered on Sunday, June 19, 2022 by Donovan Coley. For more information about the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission visit www.FWRM.com. For more information about today's message, visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, June 12, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Thank God for Godly People and was delivered on Sunday, June 12, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, June 5, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled A Trustworthy Leader Part 2 and was delivered on Sunday, June 5, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, May 29, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled The Whole Gospel in One Verse by Dave Mitchell. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, May 22, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled A Trustworthy Leader Part 1 and was delivered on Sunday, May 22, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, May 15, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Encouraging Word and was delivered on Sunday, May 15, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, May 8, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Children of God and was delivered on Sunday, May 8, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, May 1, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled We Must Care Well and was delivered on Sunday, May 1, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, April 24, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Walk Worthy of Christ and was delivered on Sunday, April 24, 2022 by Jon Moody. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, April 17, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Jesus is Alive and was delivered on Sunday, April 17, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, April 3, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Jesus Defines Greatness and was delivered on Sunday, April 3, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, March 27, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection and was delivered on Sunday, March 27, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, March 6, 2022. Today's message is entitled Gospel Fluency and was delivered on Sunday, March 6, 2022 by Nick Scott, an Evansville, Indiana-based missionary to Japan through the Internationl Missions Board. For more information about Nick and Melissa Scott's ministry in Japan, visit www.TheScottsInJapan.com. To hear Nick's message, visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, February 27, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled The Parable of the Dragnet and was delivered on Sunday, February 27, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast. Parable of the Dragnet Matthew 13:47-50 This Parable declares warning and hope We must choose to trust in Jesus Christ   We do not have to be afraid of God's final judgment       Matthew 13:47-50 “a large net thrown into the sea….they dragged it to shore” -the kingdom of heaven is like “a net cast across the world,    being pulled toward the final reckoning” -we cannot escape the final destiny of the end of this world!     “every kind of fish” -we are all alike sinners, but not all sinners sin alike! -similar to wheat and the weeds (vs 24-30) parable -Christians are not supposed to segregate and isolate    -we must be separate from evil living, but we will always         Co-exist among those who live for evil   “gathered the good fish, but threw out the worthless ones” -imagery of sitting on the seashore sorting out the good catch of    fish from the rest of the trash hauled in by the dragnet   “The angels will go out, separate the evil people from the righteous” -Jesus explains to the crowd that this parable illustrates the   great separation of believer and unbelievers at the “end of time -God is our final judge!  His angels will execute perfect justice -Rev 20:11-15  Great White Throne of Judgment           “and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping an gnashing of teeth” -similar to Matthew 13:42 -Luke 16:23-24, 27-28 Jesus describes a rich man in hades    -in torment, in agony in this flame!, place of torment -Rev 20:11-15- the unrighteous are thrown into the lake of fire    -Rev 20:10  The same place where Satan, his demons and      the false prophets will be “tormented day and night forever      and ever” -gnashing of teeth- regret, remorse, sorrow   Evil/Unrighteous People Reject Jesus Christ -Revelation 20:11-15  The Great White Throne of Judgment    -they are judged by their works    -Romans 3:10  No one is righteous!    -Romans 3:23  All have sinned and have fallen short of the       glory of God -their names are not found in the book of life     Good/Righteous People Place Their Faith In Jesus Christ -Romans 3:26  God declares righteous “the one who has faith in    Jesus” -Eph 2:8-9  We are saved by grace through faith, not by works -enter the kingdom of heaven today!  Trust in Jesus Christ   Trust God to do what is right! -He is just- He WILL execute perfect justice    -do not impose our imperfect justice system on God!    -do not worry if this world refuses to condemn evil       Romans 12:19  “vengeance is mine, I will repay”   -He is love-    -he will keep His promise to keep/save all who trust in Jesus    -he will make everything right      -perpetrators will either be justified by Jesus Christ or         personally pay for their wickedness forever   Let anyone who has ears listen!

Sunday, February 20, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled The Parable of the Hidden Treasure and Priceless Pearl and was delivered on Sunday, February 20, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast. Sermon notes:  Parables of the Hidden Treasure and Priceless Pearl Matthew 13:44-46 February 20, 2022 Have you found the meaning of life? Some aren't searching at all   Some are searching carefully   Some search from time to time     Jesus invites us to search and find the meaning of life -the kingdom of heaven -the King of heaven!   The Hidden Treasure in a Field No ethical problem for the original listeners -burying valuables was common in Jesus's day -Rabbinic law: If a man finds scattered fruit or money it belongs   to the finder. -the treasure didn't belong to the landowner, someone else hid it    -he would never have sold the land if it was his treasure! -the finder buys the land fairly -remember:  always interpret scripture in context!!   “in his joy” -the person found the treasure by circumstances, not by choice -some people find Jesus even when they aren't looking for Him!    -some stumble into the truth about Jesus    -some are trying to disprove Jesus and find Him    -Jesus is hidden beneath the surface of this worldly life -true faith in Jesus Christ gives us joy!    -a joyless church member may not have found Jesus!!   “he goes and sells everything he has and buys that field” -he does not leverage the treasure to get the field -he realizes the treasure is worth more than everything he   already has   The Priceless Pearl “Again” ties the previous parable to this one- two illustration with    the same meaning—helps us interpret them both carefully   “A merchant in search of fine pearls” -Pearls signified wealth- worshipped by Egyptians, Romans   1 Tim 2:9  don't flaunt wealth/pearls -Divers risked their lives to find pearls- dove in tied to rocks,   held their breaths as long as possible to search in darkness -Some people are looking carefully for the true meaning of life   “When he found a priceless pearl” -nothing compares to incomparable value of Jesus Christ! -finding Christ is the beginning of finding everything else   “He went and sold everything he had and bought it” -“I give up all I have and God gives me all He has” J. MacArthur     Conclusion The kingdom of heaven is not immediately seen -some find Jesus without looking for Him -others find Jesus while they are looking for Him     Following Jesus is more valuable than anything else we can possess -Jesus brings up money, not the church!  -modern philosophy says to diversify your investments    -Jesus says: cast all your eternal hope on Him!     We must choose to follow Jesus -Jesus possesses us when we give up possessing anything else -Whatever we worship possesses us!     -are you willing to let Jesus control your possessions?

Sunday, February 6, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled The Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds and was delivered on Sunday, February 6, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, January 30, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled The Parable of the Sower, based on Matthew chapter 13, and was delivered on Sunday, January 30, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, January 23, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled The Church is Still in Business and was delivered on Sunday, January 23, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Today is Sunday, January 16, 2022, and welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message focuses on Sanctity of Life Sunday, where we lament the evil of legal abortion on demand, and the tragic ruling of the United States Supreme Court on January 23, 1973, that legalized abortion in all fifty states. Since that time, over 62 million babies have died, but many have been saved thanks the heroic work of pro-life pregnancy resource like A Hope Center, a Fort Wayne-based ministry helping mothers and fathers discover their next right steps for receiving and nurturing children. For more information about A Hope Center, visit www.AHopeCenter.org, call 260-422-3544, or text 224-585-3544. For more information about St Joe Community Church, visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast. So now, let's open the bible, get a notepad and pen, and prepare to hear from God's word. First, we'll hear from Jo Faulkner, the Executive Director of A Hope Center. Then we'll hear from Pastor Greg Byman, who will preach out of Genesis 1:26-28 and expound on what it means that God makes us in his image. 00:01:25 - Introduction - Greg Byman 00:07:13 - Jo Faulkner, Executive Director, A Hope Center 00:25:30 - Sermon by Greg Byman

Sunday, January 9, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled, Step Out and Trust Jesus and is based on Matthew 14:22-33, and was delivered by Pastor Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, December 26, 2021. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled Christmas part 3 - Waiting on Jesus and was delivered on Sunday, December 26, 2021 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, December 19, 2021. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message on Christmas focuses on Jesus Christ coming to dwell amongst us, and is delivered by Pastor Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

December 12, 2021. Today's message on Christmas focuses on the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, and is delivered by Pastor Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast. 

Sunday, December 5, 2021. Today's message on Christmas is delivered by Pastor Dave Mitchell. For more information about today's message, visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, November 14, 2021.  Today's message is entitled, “David and Goliath, a Story of Courage,” and is taken from the book of First Samuel. For more information about today's message, visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, October 31, 2021. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled, “All In, The Story of Ruth,” and is taken from the book of Ruth chapter 1. For more information about today's message, visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.

Sunday, October 17, 2021. Today's message is entitled, “Lessons from Judges” and is taken from the book of Judges, chapter 2. For more information about today's message, visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast.