Advent Love

Advent Love

Sean Vickers

Love is a powerful thing. Christmas is the season of Love. It is a time we celebrate God love for us when He sent Jesus to be born of the virgin Mary.

God went beyond words of love for us and PROVED His love for us with his ACTIONS.

Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

  1. God proves His love through the BIRTH of His Son. Matthew 1:18-25
  2. God proves His love for us through the LIFE of His Son. Hebrews 4:15
  3. God proves His love for us through the DEATH of His Son. Romans 5:6-11
  4. God proves His love for us through the RESURRECTION of His Son. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Our Big News

Our Big News

Sean Vickers

December 15, 2013 was my first Sunday at First Baptist Church Dalhart, Texas as their new Pastor. This moment was the result of God’s leading and the culmination of years of prayer.

5 Things God taught Me during my Ministry Move

  1. There is no substitution for prayer.
  2. God want us to know His will and He will clearly direct our paths.
  3. God prepares and equips us for service.
  4. Ministry friends are a great source of counsel and encouragement.
  5. God’s glory should be the focus, not selfish ambition.

We are excited about this new season of ministry and look forward to making Dalhart, Texas our new home.

Advent Joy

Advent Joy

Sean Vickers

joyJoy is a gift from God. Jesus came to give us Joy and we celebrate His joy at Christmas.

Christmas Joy from Luke 2

  • Surprising Ambassadors of of the Message of Joy Luke 2:8
  • Surprising Messengers of Joy Luke 2:9
  • Surprising Message of Joy Luke 2:9-12
  • Surprising Worship of God Luke 2:13-14
  • Not so surprising response to the message of Joy Luke 2:16-20

Steps to Unwrapping Joy this Christmas

  1. Receive the Good News
  2. Realize you are not the source of Joy for your life.
  3. Receive Joy and Choose Joy

 

My Hope for America – A Great Plan

Sean Vickers

myhopepicOn November 7, 2013 Billy Graham will turn 95 years old. This incredible man of God has a final message for America. To get the message about Christ out to as many people as possible the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has provided a power tool for evangelism called My Hope for America. Their plan is great! It is based on Matthew 9:9-13. After he started following Jesus, the Apostle Matthew invited people into his home to meet Jesus. This is the plan for those who will be a part of this historic event and throw a party for Jesus:

  • Look around and identify your friends, neighbors, co-workers, fellow students, and family who do not know Jesus Christ as their Savior.
  • Look up and pray every day for each person you have listed.
  • Look out for opportunities to build your relationship with these people.
  • Look forward to preparing your home and inviting every person on your list to view a program in your home or other comfortable place.
  • Look after those who give their lives to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith.

The content of the video messages are evangelistic, inspiring, and compelling. Watch the videos here: VIDEOS

These messages are available in multiple formats to accommodate the variety of locations these meeting will take place in.

May God richly bless My Hope for America with a great harvest.

 

Seize Every Moment

Sean Vickers

“So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Gal 6:10

jwJohn Wesley’s Motto:

“Do all the good you can.
By all the means you can.
In all the ways you can.
In all the places you can.
At all the times you can.
To all the people you can.
As long as ever you can.”

Small Group Ideas for Summer Time

Small Group Ideas for Summer Time

Sean Vickers

Small Group Ideas for Summer Time

As Summer vacations start and kids are out of school, small group ministry can be challenging. Look for ways to stay connected to every member and reach out to those you have not seen in a while. Please don’t take the Summer “off” as you minister to your group. This can be a great time of ministry and connection with your class. Consider these ideas for Summer time ministry:

1. Pray for your group, calling each member by name before the Father.

2. Plan a summer fellowship for the group. Include kids and make it a fun time. Fellowship is a very important part of a small group ministry.

3. Spend some time every week talking about your member’s Summer plans. Let them know you will miss them while they are on vacation and you intend to see them when they come back.

4. Develop a weekly plan to contact absentees to check on them. Including other group members in the process is a great way to share your leadership responsibility with other members.

5. Plan a Summer mission project for the group and encourage each member to participate in the ministry opportunity.

Make a goal to contact every members on your list during the Summer. Summer is a great time to reconnect.

Arlington Cemetery – Changing of the Guard

Sean Vickers

The Changing of the Guard Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery honors those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom whose bodies are not identified. The video below is a clip from the Stepping Up Bible Study – A Call to Courageous Manhood. It interviews some of the soldiers who bravely guard the tomb and the sacrifice they make. I highly recommend the Stepping Up Bible Study from Family Life. See samples of the Bible study at the link below.

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Stepping Up Channel on YouTube

Stepping Up – A Call to Courageous Manhood Official Site

Memorial Day – We Remember

Memorial Day – We Remember

Sean Vickers

3rd Infantry Places American Flags At The Graves Of U.S. Soldiers
Arlington National Cemetery Washington D.C.

This weekend we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. There are two places that I have personally visited that left a permanent  mark on my life. Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC and Normandy American Cemetery in Normandy, France. These two places are sacred reminders of the great price that was paid for our freedom. Each grave represents a life, a family, a story, and a sacrifice. What should our response be to their sacrifice?

  • Pray everyday for the United States of America giving thanks for those who serve, have served and gave their lives for our country.
  • Remember and honor their sacrifice, not just on Memorial Day, but everyday.
  • Dedicate yourselves to promote and protect this great democracy.
  • Look for ways to support and care for our veterans and service men.
  • Seek out ways to contribute to our great society and look to the needs of others.
  • Educate younger generations to appreciate and respect our great heritage.

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Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Normandy France