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"What Does it mean to Be Baptist?" Sunday Night Series; What We Believe and Why #1
The first study from our new Sunday Night Bible Study Series "What We Believe and Why". If you are going to start a series on "What we Believe" it is probably good to answer the question, who is "we"? Since we are a Baptist church, we start by ...
"To Infinity and Beyond" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #23
We continue our study of Hebrews by reaching the end of Chapter 7 and the climax of the logical argument that the author of the book has been making comparing Jesus Christ as a superior Priest / High Priest over the Levitical Priesthood. He clo...
"The Limitations of the Law" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #22
We continue our look at Hebrews Chapter 7 where the author has been comparing the Levitical Priest of the Old Testament to Jesus Christ as the High Priest of the new Covenant. In our passage today, the writer continues his logical argument usin...
"The Mysterious Melchizedek" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #20
In Hebrews 7, we finally get a look at why the writer of Hebrews has been slipping in the name of Melchizedek and the "order of Melchizedek" in the last two Chapters. Who is this mysterious person that is only mentioned in 3 verses in Genesis 1...
"Blessed with Assurance" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #19
The writer of Hebrews follows up his dire warning from Hebrews 6:4-8, with a word of encouragement to those who might be struggling with doubt in verses 9-20. This message looks at this encouragement and how it relates to the assurances we can ...
"Is There a Point of No Return?" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #18
In this message we dive into one of the most controversial, misinterpreted and misunderstood passages in the New Testament - Hebrews 6:4-8. Can a follower of Jesus Christ, a Christian, get to a place in their spiritual journey where they can wa...
"Failure to Launch" In Christ Alone Series from Hebrews #17
In this message we look at the 3rd of 5 warning passages in the Book of Hebrews and examine how they relate to one another and form a progressive pattern of disruption for a Christians relationship with God. How important is spiritual growth an...
"What will the New Year Bring?" New Year's Message 2022
This message examines the last three post nativity references from Matthew's gospel: the flight to Egypt, Herod's murdering of the babies in Bethlehem and the trek back to Israel and eventually Nazareth for Joseph, Mary and Jesus. Can these thr...
"Wisdom for the New Year" Christmas 2021
In this message we examine the Maji from Matthew 2 and who they were, where they came from and what they were trying to accomplish as they visited the child they called the "King of the Jews". Why do we call them "Wise Men"? From Matthew ...
"How Hungry Are You?" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #16
This message looks at the difference between a spiritually immature Christian and a maturing Christian. By identifying several characteristics of what the Author of Hebrews calls "Milk Drinkers" or immature believers, we discuss how that relate...
"The Power of Humble Submission" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #15
In this message we discuss the importance of having a "teachable" spirit and a willingness to learn and how that affects your faith and spiritual growth. Most would say they are "teachable" or willing to learn, but reality is that as we grow ol...
"To Boldly Go" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from the Book of Hebrews #14
Prayer is one of the greatest gifts we have been given as followers of Christ - to have direct access to God to offer our prayers and petitions, our worries, our struggles, our questions is something that we should not take for granted; but we ...
"When the Bible Reads You" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #13
In this message we examine the role that the "Word of God" plays in helping Christ followers empower and unlock the faith that allows them to experience "rest" or the "abundant and full" like that Jesus spoke of in John 10:10. We look at ...
"The Wilderness between Redemption and Rest" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #12
In John 10:10 Jesus declares that He came that we might have life and life more abundantly (Full); and while most Christians are excited about the "new life" that comes from being redeemed and forgiven, they never move into the "abundance" that...
"The Lost Art of Encouragement" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #11
In this message we examine the importance of disciplining ourselves to encourage and lift up other Christ Followers and why that is so important to our own faith and mental attitude. In Hebrews 3:12-14, in the midst of warning about allowing ou...
"As Serious as a Heart Attack" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #10
In this message we examine the second warning section from the Book of Hebrews found in Hebrews 2:7-19 and the idea of a "hardened heart". What is a hardened heart, and can it happen to Christians? Join us as we discuss this long ago warning th...
"Extreme Home Makeover" In Christ Alone Sermons Series from Hebrews #9
In this message we examine the encouragement and warning from Hebrews chapter 3 about not taking our salvation and Jesus Christ for granted. We also look at how Jesus compares to Moses in verses 2-6 of Chapter 3; but the main discussion point i...
"The Death of Fear" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #8
In the past 19 months, our nation and the world has been gripped by a worldwide Pandemic with the Coronavirus and it has affected every area of our lives - including the church and the faith of many Christ followers. While we would not like to ...
"He Has Been There" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews # 7
There is nothing that any of us will ever face or ever have to deal with that Jesus Christ can not relate to' He Has Been There. This message examines the "humanity" and the "person" of Jesus Christ from Hebrews 2:9-18 and relates how He has bl...
"Regaining Your Destiny" In Christ Alone Series from Hebrews #6
Most of us lose sight of all that was lost when sin was introduced in the Garden of Eden. We talk about the introduction of death and the power of sin, as well we should - but so much more was lost that effects us on a daily basis -including ou...
"The Deceitful Dangers of Drifting" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #5
In this message we examine the Author of Hebrews warning to all Christians about the dangers of Spiritual Drifting. All Christ followers struggle with "drifting" in our personal relationship with Jesus and when we "drift" it is never towards a ...
"Jesus, Name Above All Names" In Christ Alone Sermon series from Hebrews #4
In this message we examine how Jesus Christ compares to the Angels from Hebrews 4:4-14.
"Angels; Separating Fact from Fiction"; In Christ Alone, sermon series from Hebrews #3
In this message we take on all of the misconceptions and false ideas about Angels compared to what the scripture tells us. We look at four of the greatest misconceptions and compare them to what we know from scripture about who Angels are and w...
"He Was, He Is, He Evermore Shall Be" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #2
In this message we examine the first 3 verses from Hebrews chapter one where the Author lays out 5 deeply profound truths about the person and work of Jesus Christ. Each of these statements will form the basis for the rest of the Book as the wr...
"Can You Hear Me Now?" In Christ Alone Sermon Series from Hebrews #1
An introduction to our new sermon series from the Book of Hebrews. We examine the context, authorship, audience and purpose of the letter as well as looking at the role the Old Testament scriptures come into play throughout the book. Hebr...