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Title: More Than a Building: The DNA of First Baptist Zebulon
Sermon Summary: This sermon introduces a series exploring the foundational principles of First Baptist Zebulon. It emphasizes the church's commitment to missions, biblical inspiration, and active membership. The pastor highlights the church's history, its autonomous nature within the Southern Baptist Convention, and the importance of congregational involvement in decision-making.
Key Points:
The church is violently engaged in missions, rooted in a historical incident involving "Grandma Higdon"
Biblical inspiration is the foundation for all church doctrines and practices
The church operates as an autonomous body within the Southern Baptist Convention
Membership is viewed as participation in a movement, not just joining a club
The church is pastor-led, deacon-served, committee-organized, and congregationally approved
Scripture Reference:
Matthew 28:19-20 (The Great Commission)
2 Timothy 3:16 (All Scripture is God-breathed)
Stories:
The story of "Grandma Higdon" using an axe to open the church doors when a group tried to prevent missions work
The pastor's experience in Pennsylvania that inspired the creation of a food pantry in their church
The historical account of the church's founding in 1823 and its early struggles in the 1830s