Augusta Street Church

Augusta Street Church Augusta Street Church is an independent non-denominational congregation located at 603 Augusta Street, West Columbia, SC 29169, since 1895.

"Most Awesome Small Church in West Columbia"

05/31/2026

1 Timothy 4:12
"Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity."

05/31/2026

Notes from today’s sermon.
May 31, 2026
Youth in the Proverbs
Scripture: Psalm 42: 11 (Call to worship); Psalm 119: 89-104 (Responsive reading); Selected Proverbs; 1 Timothy 4: 11-5:2.

The book of Proverbs is all about wisdom. We realize that wisdom is not a thing. Wisdom is found in a Person: God. There are not many Proverbs that address the youth specifically. There are some that give warnings which we have previously mentioned. In a few proverbs we read that youthfulness is a strength which can be used for God (Proverbs 20:29). Young men are encouraged to get married and raise children (Proverbs 5:18). Older people are encouraged to pass their wisdom on to the younger generation (Proverbs 4:10 and 20:29. Children are known by their acts whether they show wisdom or foolishness (Proverbs 20:11). Young David wrote in the Psalms (119:99) “I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.” The practice of exercising wisdom is expected of all people no matter how old they are. In the letter to Timothy Paul encouraged young Timothy to set a good example of how a Christian at any age should live (1 Timothy 4:11-5:2). We all should have a “Timothy” in our lives. We all can be a “Timothy” to others.

05/31/2026

Adult Sunday School continues with studying the history of hymns. We are reading and discussing the book by Paul. E. Rorem, "Singing Church History: Introducing the Christian story Through Hymn Texts". Today we looked at the years 1100-1300; The High Middle Ages. Three Saints were instrumental in this time: Saint Bernard, Saint Francis, and Thomas Aquinas.

05/31/2026

The Proverbs were written by Solomon for many reasons. "To know wisdom and instruction, understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth" Proverbs 1:1-7.

05/24/2026

Notes from today’s message
Sunday, May 24, 2026
“Violence in the Proverbs” Isaac Molyneux
Scripture: Psalm 68:1-18 (Responsive Reading); OT Selected proverbs about violence; NT Matthew 5:38-48.

The Proverbs teach that sin (something we do) over time becomes (who we are). They are consumed by their own sin. Proverbs 21:7 “The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, because they refuse to do what is just.” Proverbs 10:11 “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.” Proverbs 11:16 “A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches.” One is temporary and the other is a character trait in their life.

A question about violence can be challenging to think about. Sometimes God seems to encourage violence against enemies, but then Jesus teaches we should love our enemies (Matthew 5 38-48). God commands the Israelites to fight the people who are against them; destroy people who are not obeying God’s laws, etc. Jesus did not encourage his disciples to become fighters against the Roman rule, but to stand for their faith and take the consequences. How do we know when violence is appropriate and when it is not?

05/24/2026

In Sunday School the adults are reading and discussing "Singing Church History: Introducing the Christian Story Through Hymn Texts" by Paul E. Rorem. Today's chapter was about the "Dark" Ages. The Early Middle ages (500-1100). The "Dark" Ages were not as dark as one might think. Many "luminous hymn texts testify otherwise". Hymns of praise and worship of God were used to teach the Christian church theology including all 3 persons of the Trinity. It was a great way to reach the common people who were less educated and illiterate without being able to read the Bible for themselves.

05/24/2026

Proverbs 10:11
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

05/24/2026

Proverbs 21:7
The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, because they refuse to do what is just.

05/18/2026

Notes from the morning message
Sunday, May 17
Temptation in the Proverbs
Isaac Molyneux
Scripture: Psalm 33:1 and Psalm 34:1 (Call to Worship); Psalm 148 (Congregational Reading); OT (Selected Proverbs) NT (I Corinthians 10:9-14).

Remember that the book of Proverbs was written as a text book for leaders and future leaders. Some things that were temptations for young men like catching people and murdering them for their money, for example, may not be temptations for modern people. However, there are some ways in which similar things can be temptations to get rich quickly by taking advantage of others. Proverbs 1:16 warns people to not walk in paths that can lead astray. Walking can easily change to running to do evil. How do people fall into temptation? It starts out as a progression, step by step of small bad decisions. Many warnings are given to the young men about not paying attention to sin such as adultery. Proverbs 22:14 warns that not having a close relationship with God can lead to being caught in a deep pit. It is interesting that those who wrote the Proverbs, like Solomon, often did not keep their own advice. This is called “Solomon’s Paradox”.

In 1 Corinthians 10:9-14, Paul is warning the early Christians about being tempted, or tested. How should we respond to trials and testing? We need to remind ourselves of God’s faithfulness. He has provided an escape when we are tempted to not trust him and complain about things we don’t like.

05/18/2026

The adult Sunday School class is reading and discussing the book by Paul E. Rorem, "Singing Church History: Introducing the Christian Story Through Hymn Texts." Chapter 3 is about The Eastern and Orthodox Early Church (100-800). The Eastern, or Latin side of the church, featured poems and congregational hymns that helped combat the A***n heresy of subordinating Christ as not fully divine. The Greek side gave texts that were originally sung in Orthodox liturgy and over time became hymns in many other churches.

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603 Augusta Street
West Columbia, SC
29169

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Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 12:30pm

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+18037940630

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