Rev. Mark Bjornbak, Pastor of First Baptist Church

Pastor Mark Bjornbak

March 26, 2023

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November 3, 2019

Sermon Scripture and Topic

John 3:16

You and I are the Church. The Church is the Body of Christ.

We are the ones to take Christ into the world.

Let us build bridges to Christ.

November 10, 2019

Sermon Scripture and Topic

John 1

All creation points to God's Love for you.

Then Jesus nailed this love to the cross.

God loves the people in Sullivan, IL and beyond.

Believers who love one another CAN share their love with others.

Believe that everything God is calling you to do will be successful.

November 17, 2019

Sermon Scriptures and Topic

Who Are You?

John 1:15, John 1:26, and Luke 3:15

John, The Baptist prepares the way of the Messiah.

Our relationship with God needs to be our first expectation.

November 24, 2019

Sermon Scriptures and Topic

Behold The Lamb of God

John 1:29-31, Exodus 29, Hebrews 9:13-14

If we have one thing to be thankful for it is this:

God gave us His Son.

December 1, 2019

Sermon Scriptures and Topic

First Sunday of Advent. We light the candle of Hope

Jeremiah 14:8-22

Our Hope is in you.

Psalm 25

Thessalonians 13

Everyone needs hope.

Put your trust and hope in the Lord - whom we celebrate in birth, in life, in death, and in the resurrection.

December 8, 2019

Sermon Scriptures and Topic

Second Sunday of Advent. We light the candle of Peace.

God prepared the hearts of the people. Be prepared.

December 15, 2019

Sermon Scriptures and Topic

Third Sunday of Advent. We light the candle of Joy.

Joy to the World! The Lord is come!

Matthew 13:20; 28:8

Luke 1:44; 1:58; 2:10; 6:23; 10:17; 10:21

Acts 2:25-28

December 22, 2019

Sermon Scriptures and Topic

Fourth Sunday of Advent. We light the candle of Love.

Joy, Peace, Love, and Hope

And the greatest of these is Love.

Isaiah 7:10-16

Matthew 1:18-25

December 29, 2019

Sermon Scriptures and Topic

Hebrews 2:10-18

Freed from the Slavery of Fear

January 5, 2020

Sermon Scripture and Topic

Look The Lamb of God

John 3:16

January 12, 2020

John 1:43-51

"Can anything good come from there? Come and See.

January 19, 2020

John 2:1-12

"...You Saved the Best until Now!"

January 26, 2020

John 2:13-25

"Zeal for your house will consume me."

February 2, 2020

John 3:1-21

"The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound..."

February 9, 2020

John 3:22-36

"...look, he is baptizing, and everyone is going to him."

February 16, 2020

John 4:1-26

"Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst."

February 23, 2020

John 4:27-28

"...Could this be the Messiah?"

March 1, 2020

John 4:39-42

"Many Believers"

March 8, 2020

John 4:43-54

"Go" Jesus replied. "Your Son will live."

March 15, 2020

John 5:1-15

"It is the Sabbath; the law forbids you to carry your mat." "You can't do that..."

March 22, 2020

John 17:20

"We may not be together today......"

March 29, 2020

Hebrews 11:1 and I Corinthians 13

"Let God's Love Flow."

April 5, 2020 Palm Sunday

John 12:12-19

"Blessed Be the King Who Comes in the Name of the Lord."

"At First His Disciples Did Not Understand."

April 12, 2020 Easter Sunday

Matthew 28:1-10

"Resurrection Sunday"

April 19, 2020

Luke 20

"The Empty Tomb"

April 26, 2020

John 5

"Do we want God's Healing Power?

May 3, 2020

Pictures of Church Damage with Message from our Pastor

May 10, 2020

John 5:16

"Jesus preaches on Sunday"

May 17, 2020

John 5:31-47

"Testimonies About Jesus"

May 24, 2020

John 6:1-71

"Jesus is The Living Bread."

May 31, 2020

John 6:7

"Don't Be Afraid."

June 7, 2020

John 6:15

Jesus answered. "I am the Bread from Heaven."

June 14, 2020

John 6:50-51

"Feast on His Word."

Believe and Pray for Each Other.

June 21, 2020

John 7:16 and Zechariah 14

"God is in Control!"

God sends His Son so that we can believe.

June 28, 2020 (Services Held)

John 7:16

"My teaching comes from the One who sent me."

Whoever speaks on his own seeks his own glory. Jesus said. "I have been taught by God."

July 5, 2020 (Services Held)

John 7:53, John 8:1-11, and Romans 3:23 & 24

Jesus is teaching with compassion.

July 12, 2020 (Services Held)

John 7:25-45

Division Over Who Jesus Is

July 19, 2020 (Services Held)

John 8:12-20

Jesus is the Light

July 20, 2020 (Services Held)

John 8:21-30

Who Is Jesus?

August 2, 2020 (Services Held)

John 8:31-32

"Revive Us Again, Lord."

August 9, 2020 (Services Held)

John 8

"Revive Us O Lord"

Jesus is the Son of God Almighty

August 16, 2020 (Services Held)

John 9

"Why is there suffering?"

August 23, 2020 (Services Held)

John 10:14 & 18 and Psalm 23

Jesus said. "I am the gate for the sheep."

August 30, 2020 (Services Held)

John 10:22-42

September 6, 2020 (Services Held)

John 11:1 & 2

September 13, 2020 (Services Held)

John 11:14-37 and Matthew 7:7-12

Jesus was and is God's Love for us.

September 20, 2020 (Services Held)

John 11:38-44

Believe! God feels our pain and God cares about His people.

September 27, 2020 (Services Held)

John 11:45-57

Jesus said, "I am the Light."

October 4, 2020 (Services Held)

John 12:1-11

The beginning of Passover Festival

October 11, 2020

Genesis 3:1-24

God knew and had a plan to Redeem Creation.

October 18, 2020 (Services Held)

Jeremiah 31:31 and Hebrews 8:3-31

A New Covenant

October 25, 2020 (Services Held)

Psalm 110:1-4

Messiah Would Be Greater than David.

November 1, 2020 (Services Held) John Plummer, guest speaker

Romans 8:28

All things work together for good to those who love the Lord.

November 8, 2020 (Services Held) John Plummer, guest speaker

Romans 8:37-39

Put scriptures into actions! We cannot be separated from the Love of God!

November 15, 2020 (Services Held)

Psalm 2:1-12, Daniel 7:13-14, Daniel 7:24-25

We need to love everyone just like Jesus did.

November 22, 2020 (Services Not Held)

Thanksgiving Message

November 29, 2020 (Services Not Held)

It's All About Our Hope-Our Hope in the Living God!

Isaiah 8:8-20, 9:1-7

December 6, 2020 (Services Not Held)

Trust in the Lord!

Genesis 12-20

December 13, 2020 (Services Not Held)

God is in our midst! "The Joy of the Lord is our strength."

Isaiah 35:1-6; 55:12

December 20, 2020 (Services Held)

Let the Peace of Christ rule in your hearts.

Matthew 10:34-36; Micah 7:1-7; Colossians 3:15

December 27, 2020 (Services Held)

God Loves Everyone.

Luke 2:21-40

January 3, 2021 (Services Held)

Magi

Matthew 2:1-18

January 10, 2021 (Services Held)

Herod and Political Issues

Matthew 2:13-23; Hosea 11:1-12; Jeremiah 31:15

January 17, 2021 (Services Held)

Angels Heavenly Bliss

Genesis 16:7-12; Luke 1:11-38

January 24, 2021 (Services Held)

"Shepherds Lowly Joy"

Luke 2:8-20; Psalm 1:1-6; Psalm 23:1-6

January 31, 2021 (Services Held)

"God continues to provide for us!"

Luke 2:19

February 7, 2021 (Services Held)

"How Does God Love Us?"

1 John 4:1-12

February 14, 2021 (Services Not Held due to bad weather)

September 13, 2020

 "Jesus was and is God's Love for us." John 11:14-37, Matthew 7:7-12  Rev. Mark Bjornbak

February 21, 2021 (Services Held)

"Hosanna!"

John 12:23-33

February 28, 2021 (Services Held)

"Let Your Light Shine!"

John 12:34-36

March 7, 2021 (Services Held)

Jesus, the Son of Man #1

John 13:31-36

 March 14, 2021 (Services Held)

Where Is Our Heart? When We Pray. Ask In Jesus Name.

John 14:13-21

March 21, 2021 (Services Held)

"We are in eternal life when we know God."

John 7:1-5

March 28, 2021 (Services Held) Palm Sunday

"Jesus The Son of Man"

April 4, 2021 (Services Held) Easter Sunday

"Your sins are forgiven!"

John 20:1-31

April 11, 2021 (Services Held)

John 4:19-25

"True worship is not where and what we do, but the Spirit in which we do it."

April 18, 2021

Psalm 118:1-19

"His love endures forever."

April 25, 2021

Hebrews 10:25

"Encourage One Another."

May 2, 2021

Acts 7:26-40

Phillip and the Ethiopian

May 9, 2021

1 John 5:1-6

More Than Conquers Not Held By the World

May 16, 2021

American Baptist Women Ministries Service

Larry and Becky Stanton, International Global Servants for Hungary

May 23, 2021

Guest Speaker - John Plummer

Joshua 1:9

Be Strong! Be Bold!

May 30, 2021

Romans 8:12-18

Not By Fear, But Live By Adoption. "Abba, Father"

June 6, 2021

2 Corinthians 4:13 - 5:1

Fix Your Eyes on the Unseen.

June 13, 2021

2 Corinthians 5:6-17

"Fix Your Eyes on Jesus."

June 20, 2021

Philippians 1:1-11

"Now is the day of Salvation."

June 27, 2021

2 Corinthians 8:1-15

"Give In Accordance To Your Blessings!"

July 4, 2021

Philippians 1:12-30

"Share the Gospel!"

July 11, 2021

Philippians 2:1-12

"Set Your Eyes On Jesus. Imitate Jesus."

July 18, 2021

Philippians 2:19-21

"Rejoice! Do Everything With Compassion."

July 25, 2021

Philippians 2:12-18

"Rejoice! Do Everything With Compassion."

August 1, 2021

Philippians 3:1-14

"Righteousness Through Faith in Christ Only."

August 8, 2021

Philippians 3:15-21

"Be A Mentor/Role Model for Others to Follow"

August 15, 2021

Philippians 4:1-9

"Rejoice in The Lord Always."

August 22, 2021

Philippians 4:10-23

"Renew Our Commitment To Serve The Lord."

August 29, 2021

James 1:1-19

"Renew Our Commitment To Serve The Lord."

September 5, 2021

James 1:19-27

"Do What The Word Says."

September 12, 2021

James 2:1-13

"No Favoritism"

September 19, 2021

James 2:14-24

"Faith and Deeds"

September 26, 2021

James 3:1-12

"What's That You Say?

October 3, 2021

James 3:13-18

Submit Yourself to God.

October 10, 2021

James 4:1-12

Peace Makers Let Wisdom Teach Us

October 17, 2021

James 4:13-17

"You Know What Is Right, Then Do It."

October 24, 2021

James 5:1-6

"Have You Condemned Innocent People?"

October 31, 2021

James 5:7-12

"Consider Blessed Those Who Persevered."

November 7, 2021

1st Peter 1:1-12

"Born Again To A Living Hope"

November 14, 2021

Acts 3:11-26

"Nations Will Be Blessed."

November 21, 2021

Statements of Thanksgiving from Members of Church Family

November 28, 2021

Matthew 2:13-18

"Flee to Egypt"

December 5, 2021

Isaiah 40:1-11

"Preparation"

December 12, 2021

Isaiah 40:1-11 and Philippians 4:4

"Joy"

December 19, 2021

John 3:16

"Love"

December 26, 2021

John 1:1-14 and Leviticus 9:2-7

Scripture Reading - Luke 2:1-7 (By Lucy Bjornbak)

January 2, 2022

Jeremiah 31:7-14

Scripture Reading - Psalms 147:1-7 (By Lucy Bjornbak)

January 9, 2022

Luke 2:41-52

January 16, 2022

Psalm 36-56

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

January 23, 2022

1 Corinthians 12:12-31

January 30, 2022

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

 February 6, 2022

1 Corinthians 5:1-11

Psalm 138:1-2

February 13, 2022

1 Corinthians 5:12-20

Psalm 1:1-2

February 20, 2022

1 Corinthians 15:35-38

Psalm 37:1

February 27, 2022

2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2

Psalm 99:1-2

March 6, 2022

1 Corinthians 10:1-3 "Warnings from Israel's History"

Psalm 91:1-2

March 13, 2022

1 Corinthians 10:14-22 "On Body In Christ"

Psalm  27:1

March 20, 2022

1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Psalm 63:1

March 27, 2022

Mark 8:27-33 "Christ (The Messiah) Must Suffer"

Psalm 63:1-2

April 3, 2022

1 Corinthians 11:17-22 "Communion"

Psalm 126:5-6

April 10, 2022

Luke 19:28-40 "Hosanna"

Psalm 31:14-15

April 17, 2022

Luke 24:1-12 "Jesus Has Risen"

Psalm 118:1-2

April 24, 2022

John 20:19-31 "Be Filled and Believe Jesus Is Risen."

Psalm 118:14-15

May 1, 2022

John 21:1-19 "Fishing Trip Thou Art Worthy"

Psalm 30:4-5

May 8, 2022

John 10:22-30; Acts 9:36-43 "But do you Believe?"

Psalm 23:1-2

May 15, 2022

Acts 11:1-18 "What is blessed by the Lord?"

Psalm 148:1-2

May 22, 2022

Jeremiah 29:11; Romans 8:28 "Weaving Together the Old and New"

May 29, 2022

John 17:20-26 and Psalm 97:1-2

June 5, 2022

Acts 2:1-21 and Psalm 104:33-34 "Holy Spirit"

June 12, 2022

Romans 5:1-5 and Psalm 8:1-2 "Peace and Joy"

June 19, 2022

Isaiah 43:2 and Psalm 42:1-2 "God Will See Us Through."

June 26, 2022

Galatians 3:23-29 and Psalm 42:5-6 "Trust In God!"

July 3, 2022

Galatians 6:1-6 and Psalm 30:4-5 "Doing Good to All"

July 10, 2022

Colossians 1:1-14 and Psalm 25:4-5 "Thanksgiving and Prayer"

July 17, 2022

Colossians 1:15-28 and Psalm 15:1-2 "Christ Is Supreme!

July 24, 2022

Colossians 2:6-15 and Psalm 85:6-7 "Labor for the Church in Love."

July 31, 2022

Church Services were not held.

August 7, 2022

Hebrews 8-16 and Psalm 50:22

August 14, 2022

Hebrews 11:29-12:2 and Psalm 80:1-2 "Faith"

August 21, 2022

Hebrews 12:18-29 and Psalm 103:1-2 "Thankfulness"

August 28, 2022

Hebrews 13:1-8 and Psalm 81:10-12 "Compassion"

September 4, 2022

Jeremiah 18:1-11 and Psalm 1:1-2 "Potter's Creation"

September 11, 2022

Exodus 3:7-14 and Psalm 51:1-2

September 18, 2022

Amos 8:4-7

September 25, 2022

Amos 6:1-7 and Psalm 146:1-3

October 2, 2022

2 Timothy 1:1-14

Psalm 37:3-4

October 9, 2022

Guest Speaker - Pastor John Plummer

"Love Everyone, Forgive Everyone."

October 16, 2022

Jeremiah 31:27-34

Psalm 121:1-2

October 23, 2022

Luke 16

October 30, 2022

Luke 19:1-10

November 6, 2022

Luke 20:27-38

November 13, 2022

Isaiah 12:1-6

Psalm 98:1-2

November 20, 2022

Colossians 1:9-20

Psalm 46:1-3

November 27, 2022

Isaiah2:1-5

Psalm 122:1-2

December 4, 2022

Matthew 3:1-12

Psalm 72:2-3

December 11, 2022

Matthew 11:2-11

Psalm 146:5-7

December 18, 2022

Matthew 1:18-25

Psalm 80:1-2

December 25, 2022

No Service due to weather

January 1, 2023

Matthew 2:13-23

January 8, 2023

Matthew 2:13-23

Psalm 72:1-2

January 15, 2023

John 1:29-42

Psalm 40:1-2

January 22, 2023

Matthew 4:12-23

Psalm 27:1-2

January 29, 2023

Matthew 5:13-16

Psalm 215:1-2

February 4, 2023

I Corinthians 2:1-12

Psalm 112:1-2

February 12, 2023

I Corinthians 3:1-9

Psalm 119:1-2

February 19, 2023

2 Peter 1:16-21

Psalm 2:1-2

February 26, 2023

Romans 5:12-19

Psalm 5:1-2

March 5, 2023

Romans 4:1-4;13-17

Psalm 121:7-8

March 12, 2023

Romans 5:1-11 God Loves the Sinner

Psalm 95:1-2

March 19, 2023

Ephesians 5:8-14

Psalm 23:5-6

March 26, 2023

Romans 8:5-13

Psalm 130:1-2

 

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Remembering our Loved Ones and Faithful Members at First Baptist

Tables in Fellowship Hall in memory of Junior Elzy

Chairs in Fellowship Hall in memory of Clovis Franklin, Pearl Miller, and Carl Coventry

Chair rack in Fellowship Hall in honor of Virginia Butler

Serving Tables in Fellowship Hall in memory of Joyce Hower

Handicap Accessible Restroom & New Restrooms on first level in memory of Wilma Fishel

Refrigerator for Parsonage in memory of Lillian Schmidt
Front doors (East Doors) of the Church in memory of Nancy Miller
Stove for Parsonage in memory of Marvin Mode
Range for Parsonage from Memorial Fund of Clint Fultz
Roof replacement in memory of Marvin Mode
Monitor in back of Sanctuary in memory of Bob and Fern Patient