"The Truth Shall Set You Free"noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Sun, 6 Apr 2025 18:33:03 -0600Blogger http://www.blogger.com237125http://fbccos.blogspot.com/en-usnoAll Rights ReservedGod,Word,of,God,Sermon,Baptist,Church,Colorado,Springs,Colorado,baptism,Truth,SalvationWeekly Sermons from Freedom Baptist Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Weekly Sermons from Freedom Baptist Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Pastor Greg Chandlerfbccos@gmail.comPastor Greg Chandlerhttp://fbccos.blogspot.com/2024/08/forgot-we-had-this-blog.htmlFri, 9 Aug 2024 11:46:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-3448177495001392974From Pastor Greg Chandler: Now that I’m retired and have a little more time for details, I thought I’d revive some posts to our church blog. The last post was January 27, 2018, so I’ve let this slip for a long time. Of course, very few accessed it over the years and I posted very few times. So which came first: no views or no posts? I suppose the answer would be yes. Regardless of results it’s 0fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2018/01/god-bless-resilient-church.htmlSat, 27 Jan 2018 12:58:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-7188878501047118606 Don’t forget tomorrow we will have a potluck following the morning service to celebrate our 30th Anniversary as a church. Following the potluck we will have a meeting to review 2017 and see what’s new for 2018. Do you know what “resilient means?” It means “returning to the original form after being bent; buoyant; rebounding.” So far we have been a resilient church. Our primary emphasis for 2fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2017/07/by-consent-of-governed-independence-day.htmlSat, 1 Jul 2017 12:31:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-3429542778078968651 We celebrate our independence as a country this week. For us believers this is a special time as we remember the special truths from the Scriptures that were the basis for our founding as a nation. Truths like “we are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights.” And, “all men are created equal;” and for certain, “that to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among men…2fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2017/04/for-easter-2017-he-is-risen-i-am.htmlSat, 15 Apr 2017 09:54:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-3485672300310007466 Our celebration of Christ’s resurrection reminds us of our complete dependence on Him and His work for us on the cross. There is nothing we can offer that will match the sacrifice He made for us. His sacrifice was because of His great love for us and our great need of Him. All that we give to Him in worship and praise on Easter Sunday is based on His grace: we bring it to Him because He 0fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2017/03/reflections-on-church-member-my-tribute.htmlSat, 4 Mar 2017 20:10:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-6489582392439533060 Ralph Cox passed away on Feb 22, 2017 at the age of 87. Ralph was unique in so many ways but one thing about Ralph and his wife Bertha that was so amazing to me was their longevity as church members. Ralph and Bertha joined the old Grace Baptist Church on Swope Ave in 1962. Shortly thereafter he was ordained as a deacon and remained as the church treasurer until 1987. Between membership at 0fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2017/01/tomorrow-we-will-be-celebrating-our-29.htmlSat, 28 Jan 2017 10:45:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-6466566300017490371 Tomorrow we will be celebrating our 29th anniversary as a church, fitting as it’s on January 29th. On Jan 31, 1988 3 families along with Greg and Ruth’s family met at Greg’s house to begin this work. We have had many experiences through the years and we should take a moment to rejoice in the Lord’s promise to us and all churches, “the gates of hell shall not prevail against you.” They have not 0fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2016/12/merry-christmas-from-greg.htmlSat, 24 Dec 2016 10:36:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-6458795288214991189 I decided not to send out Christmas cards this year mostly due to time and most of the folks I desire to send my special regards at this time of year will be reading this. I wish for all of you to have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This year has been one of great joys and laughter and also many challenges. This year I sang and danced my way through the Spring and Christmas 1fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2016/11/his-ways-past-finding-out.htmlTue, 15 Nov 2016 17:17:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-427893071138341134I lost someone recently. Robert Walker was the son of friends that I had for over 40 years. He was adopted by my friends in 1985; my wife and I were there when they brought him home. My son and Robert practically grew up together until about high school when they went to different high schools and their lives took different paths. There was so much history and so much time spent together, though.0fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2016/10/were-still-here-but-you-wouldnt-know-it.htmlSat, 29 Oct 2016 12:09:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-8105737081214055359 I haven’t updated for some time; I intend to put some thoughts down but with full-time work and preparing for Sunday I never seem to get to it. I intend to send more posts of wandering thoughts and activities in my life and the life of the church so I hope you're all satisfied with my good intentions. I have brilliant posts and observations in my head so I hope you enjoyed them as much as I 0fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2016/04/for-sunday-april-17-where-did-spring-go.htmlSat, 16 Apr 2016 10:54:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-3712845063028877495 It is said Colorado has 5 seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall and that stretch of 3 days in April in which all 4 happen at once. We’re living that season this weekend for sure. Be safe and we look forward to better days and better health as we move slowly but inexorably toward summer. We will keep an eye on the weather and keep you posted about Sunday services for April 17 2fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2016/04/what-good-does-it-do-to-sing.htmlSat, 9 Apr 2016 10:42:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-8357021127785610618In a world of so much debauchery and destruction, what good does it do to sing and dance? Aren’t we frittering away valuable time by doing something so unserious? It’s so important to have something in your life that is based purely on art. Music is not a purely emotional thing: it is sometimes more math than emotion. Each note has a pitch, a tone, a volume and quantity (long or short). Each1fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2016/03/new-sunday-school-series-avoiding.htmlSat, 5 Mar 2016 11:40:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-7944381434439484834 For Sunday school we are reprising our study of Thinking Like a Christian that we did last year as a spring and summer mid-week series. Since I never teach the same thing the same way twice even if it is a repeated series it will seem new even to those who heard it before (split personality is my friend). This subject is always relevant for each generation of Christians has new issues and new 0fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2016/02/chasing-sermons-and-rabbits.htmlSat, 27 Feb 2016 19:59:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-6140374418327536651 As I reach the end of another sermon series (this one 2 Corinthians) it becomes time to start another one. My entire ministerial career (1981 to present) the mantra has always been “expository” or “verse by verse teaching.” It seemed this type of preaching was the only type allowed in truly Biblical churches. Any pastor that did not engage in verse by verse teaching was guilty of heresy (or 0fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2016/01/and-thats-not-bad.htmlFri, 29 Jan 2016 22:12:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-6013030593473544727 Tomorrow at Freedom we will be celebrating 28 years as a church. On January 31, 1988 4 families met in my home and we prayed about the possibility of starting a new church. For 28 years now we have met every Sunday and sang, prayed and preached the gospel of Jesus Christ. What keeps a small group of people going for so many years? It truly isn’t of our own power or desire for doing the same 0fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2016/01/being-children-of-grace-and-gratitude.htmlFri, 1 Jan 2016 17:50:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-8916902862584208112 It’s the first Sunday of the new year and we look forward to the coming year with anticipation and hope. Of course we know bad things will happen, which we do not wish on any of our friends and neighbors, but we also know many, many good things will also happen and we must be the children of grace and gratitude for the coming year. We are continuing our study of 2 Corinthians this Sunday and 0fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2015/12/jesus-what-wonderful-child.htmlSat, 5 Dec 2015 21:14:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-411909771071474589 Sending a shout-out to all our Freedom folks that Ruth and I will miss you all tomorrow as I sing and give a devotional at Heartsong Church during their Christmas celebration and the Spinners will perform following the service. The Heartsong celebration is at 10am followed by a potluck and the Spinners at 1145am I have about a 5 minute devotion to give tomorrow; Doyle Combs asked me if that0fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2015/10/a-little-story.htmlSat, 31 Oct 2015 22:08:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-5141378051357130753I want to share a story with you. I have shared this story several times at church as a sermon illustration and it is very meaningful to me. Growing up in a fundamentalist Baptist church that was very missionary oriented I heard many stories about God’s judgment on those who are reluctant to evangelize, surrender to preach or respond to the call of the mission field. Stories were told of loved 0fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2015/09/thanks-to-dennis-hello-to-ed-p-and-few.htmlWed, 23 Sep 2015 19:20:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-3722885381439449194A great big thank you to Dennis Aleson for stepping in for me while I was gone Sunday Sept 13. The church folks truly enjoyed him and he enjoyed them. His experiences and wisdom are greatly appreciated and his willingness to help me out is appreciated. For this Sunday Missionary Ed Potter, missionary to the Madeira Islands, will be with us and he will preach for us. He is in the states for a 0fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2015/09/a-bio-for-our-speaker-this-sunday.htmlThu, 10 Sep 2015 21:34:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-2674696845919801260 Ruth and I will be gone this Sunday traveling to VA to see Tim, Christa, Neva, Esther and Oliver. My good friend from the Songspinners Dennis Aleson will be speaking in my absence and I appreciate his willingness to come and speak. Here is a bio of Dennis' ministry. Rev. Dennis Aleson is a retired clergy member of the Dakotas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and also a 0fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2015/09/for-this-coming-sunday-13th.htmlMon, 7 Sep 2015 16:20:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-6339928034270093025So for this week we will have the Meet-Eat-Greet time on Wednesday night instead of Tuesday night and there will be no Thinking Like a Christian meeting this week. Greg and Ruth are heading to Virginia on Friday and we would sure appreciate your prayers for us while we go. This coming Sunday the 13th we will have Dennis Aleson preaching for us. Please plan on coming and hearing him speak this 0fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2015/08/freedom-days.htmlFri, 28 Aug 2015 22:24:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-7169707803044893935Just a quick reminder of the potluck this Sunday to celebrate Pester Greg's 60th birthday. Bring your favorite foods to share and enjoy our fellowship right after morning services. Hope to see you there We will meet this coming Thursday night at 7pm for Thinking Like a Christian, finishing our study on Economics and moving on to History. Our Meet, Eat and Greet group will not meet this week but0fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2015/08/this-week-at-freedom.htmlTue, 25 Aug 2015 07:05:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-7335855439378635053No Meet, Eat and Greet meeting tonight; we will schedule our next meeting soon to continue our discussions on church membership. We will meet Thursday night for our Thinking Like a Christian study, continuing our discussion on Economics0fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)http://fbccos.blogspot.com/2015/08/we-resume-our-thursday-night-bible.htmlThu, 6 Aug 2015 07:20:00 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688132709328981775.post-140795087406905477 We resume our Thursday night bible study on Christian Worldview "Thinking Like a Christian tonight at 7pm. The subject will be Politics. As James Madison said, "If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern man, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary." Tonight at 7pm 1fbccos@gmail.com (Pastor Greg Chandler)