The Hub City Church

Jesus is Savior | Jesus is Everything | Luke 19:1-10

Sunday July 28, 2024 at the Hub City Church
Jesus is Savior | Jesus is Everything
Sermon by Tadd Anderson | Lead Teaching Pastor
Sermon Notes
Luke 19:1-10
We need a Savior because:
Our SIN gets us hopelessly LOST, spiritually.
Romans 1:21-22, 28, 3:10-12 // Ephesians 2:1-3
In our sin, we don’t DESERVE to have FELLOWSHIP with God.
Ezekiel 18:4
Jesus is the perfect Savior because:
He PURSUES US when we are FAR from Him.
Luke 15:4-7
His MERCY and KINDNESS leads us to REPENTANCE.
Matthew 9:9-13
“If the death of Christ on the cross is the true meaning of the Incarnation, then there is no gospel without the cross. Christmas by itself is no gospel. The life of Christ is no gospel. Even the resurrection, important as it is in the total scheme of things, is no gospel by itself. For the good news is not just that God became man, nor that God has spoken to reveal a proper way of life for us, or even that death, the great enemy, is conquered. Rather, the good news is that sin has been dealt with (of which the resurrection is a proof); that Jesus has suffered its penalty for us as our representative, so that we might never have to suffer it; and that therefore all who believe in Him can look forward to heaven.” — James Montgomery Boice
Salvation looks like:
Genuine EFFORT given to SEEING Jesus, REGARDLESS of how PEOPLE may SEE us.
JOYFUL RECEPTION of Jesus into one’s life on HIS TERMS.
Intimate TIME SPENT with Jesus that leads to ongoing REPENTANCE and CHANGE.
The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God.
Join us next Sunday at 10am. 837 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.

The Portrait of a Deacon | Church 101: Deacons

Sunday July 21, 2024 at the Hub City Church
The Portrait of a Deacon | Church 101: Deacons
Sermon by Tadd Anderson | Lead Teaching Pastor
Sermon Notes
1 Timothy 3:8-13
Acts 6:3
When it comes to church leadership, CHARACTER is to be PRIORITIZED over COMPETENCY.
“We almost think it needs a better man to make a good deacon than a good minister. We who preach the word go first, and this pleases human nature; [but] grace is needed to make older, wealthier, and often wiser men go second and keep their place without envyings and bickering’s: thousands do this, and are to be honored for it.” — Charles Spurgeon
While scripture is clear that the role of ELDER is reserved for MEN; depending on the translation of a couple of key texts - WOMEN can *DEFINITELY MAYBE* fill the role of DEACON.
Romans 16:1 // 1 Timothy 3:11
Regardless of what Deacons DO, Deacons are to BE:
1. Self-CONTROLLED in their SPEECH, APPETITES and FINANCIAL dealings.
Ref. Ephesians 4:29, 5:5, 5:18
2. CLEAR in their UNDERSTANDING of the GOSPEL and in their COMMITMENT to SELFLESSLY SERVE the church.
1 Timothy 5:21-22, 24-25
3. FAITHFUL to LOVE and LEAD their FAMILIES well.
The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God.
Join us next Sunday at 10am. 837 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.

The NEED for 'Lead Servants' | Church 101: Deacons

Sunday July 14, 2024 at the Hub City Church
The NEED for 'Lead Servants' | Church 101: Deacons
Sermon by Tadd Anderson | Lead Teaching Pastor
Sermon Notes
Recap: 1 Timothy 3:14-15
Mark 10:45 // Luke 22:26
The primary need for ‘deacons’ is the need for EVERY BELIEVER to RECKON THEMSELVES a SERVANT of OTHERS, in Christ (especially within their church family!)
Philippians 1:1 // 1 Timothy 3:8
The Acts 6 Model:
1) The ‘official’ role of Deacon exists because there are TASKS CRITICAL to EFFECTIVE gospel MINISTRY to which Elders CANNOT afford to give their TIME and ENERGY.
1 Corinthians 12:14-18
2) Deacons are needed because the faithful ADMINISTRATION of the various MINISTRIES of the CHURCH is a role that often ENTAILS CARE and BUILDS UNITY.
3) Deacons are critical because without their fulfillment of the church’s PRACTICAL NEEDS, the very MISSION of the church may be HINDERED.
Romans 16:1-4,6,12
“A deacon’s work is often quiet but its effect is profound… There is an inseparable link between the labor of a deacon and the flourishing of the word. Public ministry is impossible without private service. Had the seven (in Acts 6) not freed the Apostle to focus on teaching and prayer, the gospel would not have spread.” — Matt Smethhurst
The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the Glory of God.
Join us next Sunday at 10am. 837 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.

The Importance of Order in the Local Church | Church 101: Deacons

Sunday July 7, 2024 at the Hub City Church
The Importance of Order in the Local Church | Church 101: Deacons
Sermon by Tadd Anderson | Lead Teaching Pastor
Sermon Notes
“Too often Christians today have only two gears in their theological bike: essential and unimportant. If something is not essential for salvation, it is treated as unimportant and therefore dismissible. But the Bible presents us with a number of matters that are not essential for salvation but which nonetheless are important, even necessary, for obedience to God’s Word. And these commands are not arbitrary. Obeying them bears good fruit. Questions of polity and organization fall into this category. In the life of a local church, they can sometimes become crucially important for the church’s health and even survival.” — Mark Dever
Titus 1:5 // Colossians 2:5 // 1 Corinthians 14:40
If God has a good DESIGN for ALL THINGS in CREATION, how much MORE for His SINGULAR VEHICLE of REDEMPTION - the CHURCH?
Exodus 25:8-9
The ORDINANCES - Baptism: The way into the Church / Lord’s Supper: Constant Gospel reminders
Matthew 28:19 // 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
The WORD - The content of teaching for Christian doctrine and living
2 Timothy 3:16-17 // 2 Peter 1:3-4 // Isaiah 55:10-11
The GATHERING - Corporate worship, prayer and fellowship
1 Timothy 4:13 // 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 // Acts 2:42 // Colossians 3:16 // Hebrews 10:24-45
The LEADERS - Elders: Teachers / Deacons: Servant-leaders
Ref. 1 Timothy 3
The church is the ‘HOUSEHOLD of God’ and just as the GOOD ORDER of our HOMES WITNESSES to the GLORY of GOD, so too with the church!
Ephesians 2:19 // 1 Timothy 3:5
Colossians 3:18-20 // Hebrews 13:17 // 1 Peter 5:1-3
The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God.
Join us next Sunday at 10am. 837 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.

Lifelong Abiding in a Hostile World | 1 John 5:13-21 | A Series about Abiding in Christ

Sunday June 31, 2024 at the Hub City Church
Lifelong Abiding in a Hostile World | 1 John 5:13-21 | A Series about Abiding in Christ
Sermon by Tadd Anderson | Lead Teaching Pastor
Sermon Notes
ASSURANCE of SALVATION and the ONGOING FIGHT against SIN are not MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE in the heart of a genuine Christian - the LATTER is actually good EVIDENCE of the FORMER!
Romans 7:18-23 // Galatians 5:17, 25
“The evidence of being a Christian is not that there are no tactical defeats in the war, but that you keep fighting till the promised victory is given. That’s the evidence of being a Christian.” — John Piper
Though Christians are INWARDLY PROTECTED by the SPIRIT from APOSTASY and DEMONIC CONTROL, they are still CAPABLE of IDOLATRY when not vigilantly TENDING to their HEARTS.
Colossians 3:5
Hebrews 3:12-14 // Ephesians 5:15-17 // Proverbs 4:23
LIFELONG, faithful ‘ABIDING in CHRIST’ requires VISIBILITY and VULNERABILITY for the sake of loving ACCOUNTABILITY and INTERCESSORY PRAYER from our CHURCH family!
Galatians 6:1-2 // James 5:15-16, 19-20
The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God.
Join us next Sunday at 10am. 837 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.

Believing the Testimony of God | 1 John 5:6-13 | A Series About Abiding in Christ

Sunday June 23, 2024 at the Hub City Church
Believing the Testimony of God | 1 John 5:6-13 | A Series About Abiding in Christ
Sermon by Tadd Anderson | Lead Teaching Pastor
Sermon Notes
God Himself has given a perfectly sufficient testimony regarding the reality of eternal life:
1) Jesus’ SUBSTITUTIONARY LIFE (the WATER) and ATONING DEATH (the BLOOD) are the historical, external testimony that MUST be RECEIVED by faith for salvation.
Hebrews 2:17, 4:15 // Romans 5:19, 4:5 // Matthew 3:13-17
Ref. John 6:54 // Matthew 26:28 // Romans 3:25 // Romans 5:9 // Ephesians 1:7 //Ephesians 2:13 //Colossians 1:19-20 // Hebrews 9:12 // Hebrews 9:14 // Hebrews 9:22 // Hebrews 10:19 // 1 Peter 1:18-19 // 1 John 1:7 // Revelation 1:5 // Revelation 5:9 // Revelation 12:11
“As we come to Christ, empty-handed, claiming no merit of our own, but clinging by faith to His blood and righteousness, we are justified. We pass immediately from a state of condemnation and spiritual death to a state of pardon, acceptance, and the sure hope of eternal life. Our sins are blotted out, and we are “clothed” with the righteousness of Jesus Christ. In our standing before God, we will never be more righteous, even in heaven, than we were the day we trusted Christ, or we are now. Obviously in our daily experience we fall far short of the perfect righteousness God requires. But because He has imputed to us the perfect righteousness of His Son, He now sees us as being just as righteous as Christ Himself.” — Jerry Bridges
2) The HOLY SPIRIT is the experiential, internal testimony that URGES us to TRUST in the PERSON and WORK of Jesus.
John 16:7-8, 13-14
CONFIDENCE in salvation can be attained, NOT by scrutinizing what WE have done, but by simply asking, “Do I BELIEVE the TRUTH of what GOD in CHRIST has DONE?”
The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God.
Join us next Sunday at 10am. 837 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.

What Does God Want From You? | Psalm 116:12 | Psalms: The Songs of Jesus

Sunday June 16, 2024 at the Hub City Church
What Does God Want From You? (Roaches, Riches & Repentance)
Psalm 116:12 | Psalms: The Songs of Jesus
Sermon by Joshua Davidson | Worship Leader
Sermon Notes:
A RELATIONSHIP based on the LEAST is INCOMPATIBLE with a PERSON who is the MOST.
Matthew 21:28-31 // Matthew 7:21-23 // John 6:40
Revelation 3:15-17 // Mark 10:25 // Hosea 13:6
2 Corinthians 13:5
Be honest and ask yourself: Am I LUKEWARM?
Revelation 3:18-20 // Isaiah 55:1-2 Mark 10:45 // John 6:48-55
Be SERVED by CHRIST, then SERVE CHRIST.
Psalm 116:12 // What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits to me?

Content & Confident | Psalm 16 | Psalms: The Songs of Jesus

Sunday June 9, 2024 at the Hub City Church
Content & Confident | Psalm 16 | Psalms: The Songs of Jesus
Sermon by David Snelling | Teacher & Leader
Sermon Notes
Ephesians 2:1-5, John 16:33
True Contentment - Is the peace of ones soul that transcends circumstances and trials that rests fully on God alone
Christian CONTENTMENT at its root is the life ALTERING, HEART-level belief that God is not only GOOD Himself, but is HIMSELF our GOOD.
Romans 8:28 Numbers 18:20, Matthew 26:39
The Christian, in midst of suffering OR joy, can equally proclaim; God HOLDS my TODAY, my TOMORROW, and my ETERNITY..
Romans 8:18, James 1:2-4
CONTENTMENT can be LEARNED by an ever GROWING RELATIONSHIP with God…
Learning to SEEK Him
Learning to ACKNOWLEDGE Him
Learning to TRUST Him
Contentment — Joy — Confidence
Christian CONFIDENCE is this: Jesus Christ; His LIFE, His DEATH, and His RESURRECTION
Acts 2:22-36 1 Peter 1:3-9
The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God.
Join us next Sunday at 10am. 837 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.

Overcoming the World in Love by Faith | 1 John 5:1-5 | A Series about Abiding in Christ

Sunday June 2, 2024 at the Hub City Church
Overcoming the World in Love by Faith | 1 John 5:1-5
Sermon by Tadd Anderson | Lead Teaching Pastor
Sermon Notes
Not only is our love for God displayed in our love for His people; love-FUELED OBEDIENCE to the COMMANDS of God IS the WAY to love His people.
Matthew 7:12, 22:37-40
“Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” Now you love yourself suitably when you love God better than yourself. What, then, you aim at in yourself you must aim at in your neighbor, namely, that he may love God with a perfect affection. For you do not love him as yourself, unless you try to draw him to that good which you are yourself pursuing… From this precept proceed the duties of human society.” — St. Augustine
In God’s wisdom, He has DESIGNED for our greatest JOY to be a by-PRODUCT of living for His GLORY. This ELIMINATES the BURDEN of religious DUTY.
Matthew 11:28-30
Born-again FAITH in Christ allows us to wisely REJECT the UNGODLY ways of the WORLD and LIVE in VICTORIOUS obedience to God because we WANT to!
The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God.
Join us next Sunday at 10am. 837 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.
 

Love. Yes, Again! | 1 John 4:7-21 | A Series about Abiding in Christ

Sunday May 26, 2024 at The Hub City Church
Love. Yes, Again! | 1 John 4:7-21
Sermon by Tadd Anderson | Lead Teaching Pastor
Sermon Notes:
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
Genuine Christian love is irreducibly SIMPLE and yet inimitably FOREIGN and thus we must keep coming back to REFLECT on and EXAMINE it in OURSELVES.
Matthew 24:3-5, 12-13 // Revelation 2:1-5
Love begins with a DOCTRINE (The TRUTH of WHO God IS)
Acts 14:16-17
It produces DELIGHT (JOY in WHAT He has DONE)
1 Peter 1:8
And, leads to DEVOTION (COMMITMENT to LIVE to SHOW and TELL OTHERS)
John 15:10-12
“Love is the overflow and expansion of joy in God, which gladly meets the needs of others… It is first a deeply satisfying experience of the fullness of God’s grace, and then a doubly satisfying experience of extending this joy in God to another person.” — John Piper
Just as GOD has DRAWN US into the pre-existent love that He had in Himself; WE too now LIVE to DRAW OTHERS into the love of God we have for Him and one another.
Luke 7:36-47
Our PARTICIPATION with God in His loving INITIATIVE to draw His people to Himself is a crucial, ongoing means by which our SALVATION is BOLSTERED and our FEAR of JUDGMENT is ELIMINATED.
2 Timothy 1:7-12
The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God.
Join us next Sunday at 10am. 837 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.