New Highland Baptist Church Podcast

Part 1 of Series “Christmas at the Movies”by Rev. Dr. Bob Lee (featuring clips from It's a Wonderful Life)Key Verse: “For in him we live and move and have our being. As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring’” (Acts 17:28, NIV).Big Idea: “When we lose our why, we lose our way.”Three Implications of being God’s “Offspring”:1. The WHO: Created in the image of God. (Gen. 1:26-27; Hebrews 2:6-8; Eph. 1:4-5; Eph. 2:10)2. The WHAT: • Authority over all the earth. (Gen. 1:28-30; Gen. 2:7, 15; Psalm 8:6-8; Matthew 10:1)• Responsibility to God and to one another. (Mark 12:28-31)3. The WHY: Our Life on Purpose. (Psalm 137:8a; Proverbs 16:9; Jeremiah 29:11; Proverbs 16:3; Proverbs 3:5-6)

Dr. Bob Fleming serves as Pastor of Visitation and Senior Adults at New Highland and delivered God's word on 11/25/12.

Part 8 of Series: “Becoming a Transformational Church”Acts 11:27-30; Acts 13:2-3 Big Idea: Transformational churches embrace a spirit of generosity and trust that God will honor their sacrifice. The Believers at Antioch were generous with their Resources:1. The church members at Antioch gave generously and according to their ABILITY—Acts 11:29-30.2. The Antioch church gave away its best LEADERS—Acts 13:2-3• Paul’s First Missionary Journey (see Acts 13:4-14:28)• Paul’s Second Missionary Journey (see Acts 16:1-18:22)• Paul’s Third Missionary Journey (see Acts 18:23-21:14)• Paul’s trip to Rome (see Acts 28:14)Takeaways for Today:1. Generous giving acknowledges that God OWNS everything.2. Generous giving is a MEASURE of my spiritual maturity.3. Generous giving frees me from my STUFF.4. Generous giving ADVANCES the Redeemer’s Kingdom.

Part 7 of Series: “Becoming a Transformational Church”Acts 11:24; Acts 9:26-31; Acts 13:1 Big Idea: God creates, shapes, and uses strong and courageous leaders to do His work. God’s Pattern for Accomplishing His Work:1. God allows a NEED.2. God calls a leader to ADDRESS the need.3. God PREPARES the leader for the task at hand.4. God uses the leaders to MEET the need and to accomplish something SIGNIFICANT.Two Characteristics of Leadership at Antioch:1. STRONG: Authoritative not Authoritarian.2. Embraced the power of WE--Consistently worked in partnerships or teams.

Part 6 of Series: “Becoming a Transformational Church”Big Idea: Healthy churches ANTICIPATE conflict and preserve the UNITY of the fellowship.Five Principles for Handling Conflict:1. ANTICIPATE Conflict.2. Address and CONFRONT conflict situations.3. Work to RESOLVE the conflict and seek the best OUTCOME possible.4. Accept MIXED outcomes.5. MOVE ON and focus on kingdom advance. • Don’t try to please everyone.• Don’t hold out for the perfect outcome.• Don’t keep stirring the pot.Today’s Takeaways:1) There is no opportunity without opposition. 2) Little issues can become big issues because of competing issues. 3) Healthy churches model God’s love as they manage conflict.

Part 5 of Series: “Becoming a Transformational Church”Acts 15:1-35Big Idea: Transformational churches uphold the core CONVICTIONS of the gospel while showing the FRUIT of the Spirit. The decision from the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15:1. PRESERVED the gospel.2. ESTABLISHED a pattern of resolving divisive doctrinal issues among believers.Transformational Churches discern the difference between convictions, commitments, and preferences:• CONVICTIONS are the core of what we believe.• COMMITMENTS are derived from convictions and represent commitments to positions, perspectives, and practices. They are important for fellowship and effectiveness.• PREFERENCES are the non-essentials such as changing tastes, cultural factors, generational experiences, and traditions.Today’s Takeaway:1. Discern doctrinal convictions and stop arguing over lesser issues.2. Do not treat commitments and preferences as convictions.3. Remember that the world is watching.

Part 4 of Series: “Becoming a Transformational Church” Acts 11:25-26Transformation Defined: Learning to think BIBLICALLY and Behave ACCORDINGLY. The theological word for this process is Sanctification.Teaching to see Lives Changed:1. Barnabas and Saul (Paul) implemented an intentional TEACHING ministry at Antioch. Acts 11:25-262. Why was teaching important? Because JESUS said so: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matt. 28:19-20, NIV).3. The Believers at Antioch were transformed in five distinct areas:a. Upholding the integrity of the GOSPEL and preserving its purity (Acts 15:1-2).b. Their view of FINANCIAL resources and the use of money (Acts 11:28-30).c. The church’s value of and engagement in corporate WORSHIP services (Acts 11:27-30; 13:2-3).d. Sending MISSIONARIES and sustaining t

Part 3 of Series: “Becoming a Transformational Church”Acts 11:19-30 By Rev. Dr. Robert Lee“Innovation” Defined: Innovation refers to “The act of introducing something NEW. Something newly introduced.” The innovating organization will try things. It successfully redefines FAILURE and sees in it the opportunity to learn new things that will enhance chances for success in the future.” Four Innovations at Antioch:1. The establishment of the CHURCH itself (by some anonymous heroes)—Acts 11:19-21.2. The establishment of a TEACHING ministry—Acts 11:22-26a.3. The disciples were first called CHRISTIANS—Acts 11:26b.4. The first intentional MISSIONARY movement—Acts 13:2-3.Takeaways for Today:1. We must innovate for a REASON.2. We must be open to the SPONTANEOUS movement of the Holy Spirit.3. Serve God according to what we DO have and not out of what we DO NOT have.4. Dig some DITCHES—2 Kings 3:14-20

Part 2 of Series "Becoming a Transformational Church" I. Four Aspects of Spirit-filled Leaders:1. Conversion.2. Surrendering CONTROL of your life.3. Stopping SINFUL behavior.4. Accepting the Spirit’s filling by FAITH.II. Results of being Spirit-filled:1. Spiritual FRUIT.2. SUPERNATURAL Ministry Results.• Preaching of the gospel• New converts• Generous giving• A holy expectancy for worship

Part 1 of Series: “Becoming a Transformational Church”1. Transformational Churches Seek to Raise the “BAR”:a) People BECOME more like Jesus—(Rom. 13:14; 2 Cor. 5:17; Eph. 4:15; 2 Cor. 3:18) – C.S. Lewis said: we are to become “little Christs.”b) Churches ACT more like the body of Christ—(1 Cor. 12:27; Rom. 12:4-5; John 17:20-23)c) Communities REFLECT the kingdom of God—“[on] earth as it is in heaven! (Matthew 6:10)2. Transformational Churches Embrace the Early Church. But which one?3. Antioch is an ANCIENT model for the FUTURE church.

Part 2 of Fall Revival Series at NHBC by Rev. Tommy Speight, Senior Pastor at Courtland Baptist Church

Part 3 of 2012 Fall Revival Series at NHBC by Rev. Tommy Speight, Senior Pastor of Courtland Baptist Church

Part 1 of NHBC Fall Revival Series by Rev. Tommy Speight, Senior Pastor at Courtland Baptist Church

Part 24 of Series “The Gospel of Mark”By Rev. Dr. Robert Lee(This sermon includes a dramatic portrayal of Jesus carrying a large cross. At a point in the sermon, Dr. Lee asks "Can I help you with that " and takes the cross and carries it for the remainder of the sermon.)Walking With Jesus, I . . . 1. Admit that I have SINNED and come up short of God’s standards for my life.2. Believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that he DIED for my sins and ROSE from the grave.3. Confess my sins to God and decide to TURN from my old ways. 4. Receive God’s grace and MERCY each day.5. Demonstrate my life’s transformation through BAPTISM and a lifestyle of faithful obedience.6. Share Jesus with others EVERY CHANCE I get.

On 9/9/12, Dr. David LeRoux and his daughter Caroline shared their testimonies from their mission trip to Honduras this July . They were part of a team that served with Friends of Barnabas. David is an eye doctor and served many patients throughout the week. Caroline served at several different mission points and you will be blessed to hear from their experience.

Sermon Notes“What Do You Want Jesus to do for You?”Mark 10:35-45, 46-52September 9, 2012Part 23 of Series “The Gospel of Mark”By Rev. Dr. Robert LeeKey Concept: Our ALIGNMENT with the heart and mind of Christ.1. As we look at James and John (vv. 35-37), the disciples (v. 41) and Bartimaeus (vv. 47, 51), we must evaluate our AMBITIONS and MOTIVES. 2. What CHANGES must we make as Christ-followers to align with the will of God?3. How do I seek the will of God?• First of all, PRAY.• Read your BIBLE.• DO what God’s Word says.• Don’t IGNORE your feelings, emotions, senses, and circumstances, but don’t RELY solely upon them.

Verse to Remember: “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45; see also Matthew 20:28). 1. The CROSS is the most recognized symbol in the world because God “so loved” the world—see John 3:16-17.2. The cross is a reminder that Jesus PURCHASED our freedom from sin and death—see Mark 10:45 and Hebrews 9:15. On the cross, Jesus made ATONEMENT for us—see Isaiah 53:4-6, 12.ATONEMENT = AT-ONE-MENT3. Because of the cross, we are AT ONE with God—see Hebrews 10:10.

On 8/26, Nate Clarke was our suuply preacher at NHBC. Nate is a student at Liberty Univ. studying religion and pastoral leadership. He was called to preach at age 16 and hopes to plant a church in the Richmond area. He is the great-grandson of long-time church member Bill Denton (dec.). We were blessed to have Nate with us!

“Three Essentials of an Influential Church”Mark 9:33-50Part 21 of Series “The Gospel of Mark”Key Verse: Jesus said, “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again?” (Mark 9:50a, NIV).1. Cultivate a spirit of HUMILITY and SERVANT Leadership—vv. 33-37.2. Communicate a vision of COLLABORATION for the sake of the Kingdom—vv. 38-41.3. Call Christ followers to develop a BALCONY perspective—vv. 42-50.

“When We’re at Our Wits’ End”Mark 9: 2-13, 14-32Part 20 of Series “The Gospel of Mark”1. Don’t let SENSELESS ARGUMENTS cause you to lose focus—vv. 14-16.2. When we’re at our WITS’ END, we can always turn to Jesus—vv. 17-18.3. Jesus gave his FULL ATTENTION to the father in the story—vv. 20-22a.Remember that Jesus loves each of us as if there were no other and that he loves each of us just the same.4. Jesus meets us on the bridge of BELIEF and DOUBT. Our faith or lack thereof does not diminish God’s power—vv. 22b-27.5. Prayer is not optional! Stay IN TOUCH with God—vv. 28-32.