Sermons – 2016

 

DateServiceSermonDescription
1/3/16

AM

Accepted and Adopted (1)Ephesians 1:3-6 is the heavenly provision for the hopeless problem of sin and judgment.
1/3/16

PM

Accepted and Adopted (2)Ephesians 1:3-6 is the heavenly provision for the hopeless problem of sin and judgment.
1/6/16

PM

The Great CommissionIs it your duty, or did the apostles fulfill it gloriously and with power long ago?
1/10/16

AM

Redemption & Inheritance (1)Ephesians 1:7 is the rich grace of salvation by redemption and forgiveness of sins.
1/10/16

PM

Redemption & Inheritance (2)Ephesians 1:8 tells of the great wisdom and prudence of God in saving rebel sinners.
1/17/16

AM

Redemption & Inheritance (3)Ephesians 1:9 tells us God has revealed His eternal decrees to His sons by the gospel.
1/17/16

PM

Redemption & Inheritance (4)Ephesians 1:10-12 shows God gathering His elect family together in Christ.
1/20/16

PM

75 Bible References on DrinkingA pamphlet by a teetotaling Baptist preacher trying to condemn alcohol.
1/21/16

PM

The Bible and WinePowerPoint slides commending wine and condemning drunkenness.
1/24/16

PM

Purchased and Sealed (2)Ephesians 1:13-14 about operations of grace after believing and in the final day.
1/24/16

AM

Purchased and Sealed (1)Ephesians 1:13-14 about operations of grace after believing and in the final day.
1/31/16

AM

Enlightened and Resurrected (1)Ephesians 1:15-23 for more knowledge by the Spirit and the resurrection of Christ.
1/31/16

PM

Enlightened and Resurrected (2)Ephesians 1:15-23 for more knowledge by the Spirit and the resurrection of Christ.
2/3/16

PM

He Ascended Up On HighPowerPoint slides of simple review of Jesus ascent into heaven to His throne.
2/7/16

AM

Enlightened and Resurrected (3)Ephesians 1:15-23 and 2:1-10 for resurrection and regeneration.
2/7/16

PM

Jesus Christ our Passover LambJesus Christ by His death fulfulled the Passover lamb of Old Testmant Israel.
2/14/16

AM

Gospel of John (1)Introduction - the writer, audience, and the Christ heresies John wrote against.
2/14/16

PM

Gospel of John (2)Introduction - the method of his gospel, corruptions of the text, suggestions.
2/17/16

PM

Gods FavoritesGod has had favorites throughout history, and you should strive to be His favorite.
2/21/16

AM

Gospel of John (3)1:1a for the profound opening six words, In the beginning was the Word. Hallelujah!
2/21/16

PM

The Importance of MarriageAbout 32 factors from the Bible about marriage to motivate you to change yours.
2/28/16

AM

Gospel of John (4)1:1b - 1:2 for three of five axioms to refute major heresies concerning Jesus.
2/28/16

PM

Marriage Rules (1)Intro to a sermon series on marriage with Bible rules to maximize its utility.
3/2/16

PM

The Christ WarsSatan attacked and slandered the identity of Jesus Christ from the beginning to now.
3/3/16

PM

Christ Wars TimelineOne-page timeline showing the Christ Wars material presented 3/2/2016.
3/6/16

AM

Gospel of John (5)1:3-5 for the Word of God as Creator and Saviour and the real depravity of man.
3/6/16

PM

Marriage Rules (2)God made the rules for marriage, and some are found in Genesis 2:18.
3/13/16

AM

God My FriendNewell Eastland preaches about the attributes of God that make Him personal.
3/13/16

PM

Praise and Thanksgiving ServiceSeveral men take the pulpit to praise and thank God for His abundant mercies.
3/20/16

AM

Gospel of John (6)1:6-8 for John the Baptist as the witness for Jesus Christ the Light of the world.
3/20/16

PM

Marriage Rules (3)God made marriage perfect, but man has corrupted it, and God picked your spouse.
3/27/16

AM

Gospel of John (7)1:9-13 for the life and light of Jesus Christ regenerating men to believe on Him.
3/27/16

PM

Marriage Rules (4)Further rules for marriage taught by the creation account of Adam and Eve.
4/3/16

AM

Gospel of John (8)1:12-13 to define and divide regeneration and conversion by the Bible against errors.
4/3/16

PM

Marriage Rules (5)More marriage rules to maximize this earthly relationship to please God more.
4/4/16

PM

Grammar of RegenerationDecisional salvation is further refuted by learning verb tenses popularly used for it.
4/5/16

PM

Regeneration and ConversionA companion page to the sermon preached on April 3, 2016 in the AM service.
4/6/16

AM

The Three B's of SalvationBelief, Baptism, and Birth (regeneration) must be properly defined and ordered.
4/10/16

AM

Gospel of John (9)1:14 for the glory of God revealed to men by the Word of God taking a human body.
4/10/16

PM

Marriage Rules (6)Marriage unity needs agreement; couples should eliminate all disruptive issues.
4/11/16

PM

A Charitable MarriageA table showing how the 15 phrases that define real love can work in marriage.
4/12/16

PM

Abigail - Dealing with MenA commentary of I Samuel 25 and letter from Abigail to wives with hard husbands.
4/17/16

AM

Gospel of John (10)1:15-18 conclusion of introduction of John and glory of Christ for His grace and truth.
4/17/16

PM

Marriage Rules (7)Four more rules from the word of God to help Christians have great marriages.
4/18/16

PM

Love the One Youre WithHandout to be used in conjunction with the marriage sermon preached 4/17/2016.
4/20/16

PM

Sonship Simplified and SettledControversy about the sonship of Jesus Christ is a war of worlds and words.
4/24/16

AM

Gospel of John (11)1:19-28 for an intro to the ministry of John the Baptist when Jews questioned him.
4/24/16

PM

Proverbs 22:11One of the best proverbs for heart and speech that brings promotion.
4/25/16

PM

Gracious vs. OdiousA chart comparing gracious and odious conduct and a quiz to help you learn them.
4/27/16

PM

A Good NamePowerPoint slides for meeting of men to advance in life as excellent princes.
5/1/16

AM

Gospel of John (12)1:29-34 for John the Baptist identifying Jesus Christ as Lamb and Son of God.
5/1/16

PM

Praise & Communion ServiceMen of the church presented favorite salvation verses before communion.
5/8/16

AM

Gospel of John (13)1:35-42 for third day of five consecutive days regarding John, Jesus, Andrew.
5/8/16

PM

Ten Mothers & Ten RulesThe goal is to excite, motivate, illustrate, teach, and warn to godly motherhood.
5/15/16

PM

Lessons from LambsEvery reference to lambs, sheep, flocks, and shepherds reviewed from Bible.
5/15/16

AM

Gospel of John (14)1:43-51 for Jesus calling Philip, who called Nathanael, who then followed Jesus.
5/18/16

PM

Three Basic RulesPaul gave us three comprehensive goals for every Christian life for us to follow.
5/22/16

AM

Gospel of John (15)2:1 for introduction to the chapter and considerations of marriage and Mary.
5/22/16

PM

Gospel of John (16)2:2-11 for the rest of the details about the first miracle of Jesus at a wedding in Cana.
5/25/16

PM

Manage Your WifeMeeting of men to wisely set priorities for wives to maximize each marriage.
5/28/16

PM

Nehemiah Cleaned Up the ChurchNehemiah 13 tells how he cleaned up five errors and heresies of the Jews.
5/29/16

AM

Gospel of John (17)2:12-17 for Jesus at Capernaum and to cleanse the temple in Jerusalem of fools.
5/29/16

PM

Gospel of John (18)2:18-25 for Jesus rebuffing unbelieving Jews and avoiding false believers.
6/1/16

PM

A Lying Spirit from GodGod sent a lying spirit into the 400 prophets of Baal to deceive the wicked king Ahab.
6/5/16

AM

Gospel of John (19)2:17,23-25 for review of the zeal of Jesus and the warning of false faith in Christ.
6/5/16

PM

Cursed for You!You are born, live, and die under curses of God, but Jesus was cursed for you.
6/8/16

PM

Overwhelmed!PowerPoint slides for helping women be overcomers rather than overwhelmed.
6/12/16

AM

Relationship Opportunities (1)Each relationship and person in your life is opportunity to glorify God and help them.
6/12/16

PM

Relationship Opportunities (2)Each relationship and person in your life is opportunity to glorify God and help them.
6/13/16

PM

Relationship Opportunities - ChartDiagram for the many relationships in life with matching Bible rules to fulfill them.
6/19/16

AM

Happiness Is a Choice (1)Introductory sermon to short series about dancing through life with joy in the Lord.
6/19/16

PM

Happiness Is a Choice (2)Further introduction to short series about dancing through life with joy in the Lord.
6/26/16

AM

Happiness Is a Choice (3)Before specific Bible suggestions, a good foundation of truth about joy is needed.
6/26/16

PM

Happiness Is a Choice (4)Before specific Bible suggestions, a good foundation of truth about joy is needed.
7/3/16

AM

Happiness Is a Choice (5)God kindly gave rules or suggestions in the Bible for you to fully maximize your joy.
7/3/16

PM

Incredible Gift of SalvationSpecial things in life make men happy, but the gift of salvation crushes them all.
7/10/16

AM

Happiness Is a Choice (6)God kindly gave rules or suggestions in the Bible for you to fully maximize your joy.
7/10/16

PM

Happiness Is a Choice (7)God kindly gave rules or suggestions in the Bible for you to fully maximize your joy.
7/17/16

AM

Happiness Is a Choice (8)God kindly gave rules or suggestions in the Bible for you to fully maximize your joy.
7/17/16

PM

Happiness Is a Choice (9)God kindly gave warnings in the Bible of enemies that will destroy happiness.
7/24/16

AM

God, a King, and Politics (1)Daniel 4 teaches the political lesson of a sovereign God to comfort believers.
7/24/16

PM

God, a King, and Politics (2)Daniel 4 teaches the political lesson of a sovereign God to comfort believers.
7/27/16

PM

Remedies for Political AnxietyConcern, fear, or worry about politics or world events is costly and dangerous.
7/31/16

AM

Membership Service: Profession of FaithEight join the church by way of profession of faith and church covenant of duties.
7/31/16

PM

What Hath God Wrought!A prophecy of Balaam about Israel is used to describe greater works in Jesus Christ.
8/3/16

PM

Loose Your Bowels!Bible bowels are your affection & sympathy for others to be loosed for kindness.
8/4/16

PM

Confidence in PrayerGod gave powerful reasons for you to boldly pray and trust Him to answer big.
8/7/16

AM

Gospel of John (20)3:1 for introduction to John 3 and the man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus.
8/7/16

PM

Gospel of John (21)3:2-3 for introduction to born again truth that Jesus presented to Nicodemus.
8/14/16

PM

Gospel of John (23)3:3 for further proof of regeneration by God and how to know you are born again.
8/14/16

AM

Gospel of John (22)3:3 for further Bible proof regeneration is the work of God and without man at all.
8/17/16

PM

Baptism of Children (2)Baptism policy of waiting until 18 years of age explained and defended by Bible.
8/21/16

AM

Gospel of John (24)3:3 for elaboration of spiritual blindness to overlook the kingdom without regeneration.
8/21/16

PM

Gospel of John (25)3:3 for further angles on the kingdom of God set up by John and Jesus in 30 A.D.
8/24/16

PM

PrideAn insidious sin for a meeting of men to make them better Christian soldiers.
8/28/16

AM

Gospel of John (26)3:4-5 to clear up the confusion about the word water connected to being born again.
8/28/16

PM

Praise and Thanksgiving ServiceThe theme is from the words of Balaam in Numbers 23:23, What Hath God Wrought!
8/31/16

PM

Proverbs for YouthPart of the agenda for a meeting of church youth - to pursue the wisdom of Proverbs.
9/4/16

AM

Gospel of John (27)3:5-13 Jesus finished born again truth to gently rebuke a ruler of Jews, Nicodemus.
9/4/16

PM

Gospel of John (28)3:14-15 for prophecy by Jesus of crucifixion death for eternal life for all believers.
9/7/16

PM

Incremental CompromisePlaying with sin, even a little at a time, will eventually destroy you and all yours.
9/11/16

AM

John 3:14-21 Reclaimed3:14-15 and common corruptions corrected by the plain truth of the word of God.
9/11/16

PM

John 3:14-21 Reclaimed3:15-16 and common corruptions corrected by the plain truth of the word of God.
9/18/16

AM

Gospel of John (29)3:16 for good news of this verse for only the elect of God in all nations of the world.
9/18/16

PM

Gospel of John (30)3:16 for good news of this verse for only the elect of God in all nations of the world.
9/21/16

PM

Differences in MenSuccesses or failures - all men are different and will be exposed now and/or later.
9/25/16

AM

Gospel of John (31)3:17 to rightly divide the three worlds and understand this verse following John 3:16.
9/25/16

PM

Gospel of John (32)3:18-21 for faith as proof of justification; and also the evil depravity of man.
9/28/16

PM

Sex RemindersMeeting of men with simple review of various duties and temptations of sex.
10/2/16

AM

Gospel of John (33)3:22-24 for Jesus and John baptizing in proximity and both by mode of immersion.
10/2/16

PM

Gospel of John (34)3:25-30 for John correcting disciples envious for him by success of Jesus.
10/5/16

PM

Building on Christ JesusWednesday service to exalt Jesus Christ by the scripture and hate wood, hay, stubble.
10/9/16

AM

Gospel of John (35)3:31 in which John the Baptist continued to exalt Jesus as superior to himself.
10/9/16

PM

Gospel of John (36)3:32-36 for John the Baptist exalting Jesus over himself and his exhortation to faith.
10/16/16

AM

Gospel of John (37)4:1-8 for events and opening exchange of Jesus with Samaritan woman about truth.
10/16/16

PM

Gift of Holy GhostThe death of Jesus obtained spoil He shared with believers, including the Spirit.
10/19/16

PM

Reviving Romance by the SpiritGod is love and those truly saved will show it to others - starting with their spouse.
10/20/16

PM

Praying for the Holy GhostThe most important and most powerful need is a greater measure of the Spirit.
10/23/16

AM

Gospel of John (38)4:9-19 as Jesus led the Samaritan woman gently toward her conversion to truth.
10/23/16

PM

Gospel of John (39)4:20-24 for Jesus introducing the time of reformation in the true worship of God.
10/26/16

PM

Bible Principles of Management (1)Bible study for men to be better leaders, especially in business management for jobs.
10/30/16

AM

Gospel of John (40)4:19-30 for the sweet conclusion and effect of Jesus talking to the Samaritan woman.
10/30/16

PM

Gospel of John (41)4:31-38 for lessons Jesus taught apostles about the priority of evangelism for them.
11/2/16

PM

Elaboration of John 4:20-24Slide presentation explaining / applying lesson by Jesus to the Samaritan woman.
11/6/16

AM

Gospel of John (42)4:39-54 conversions in Samaria and the healing of a son of a nobleman from afar.
11/6/16

PM

Jesus Our MediatorI Timothy 2:5 is a precious summary of the Christian religion and our salvation.
11/13/16

AM

Christian & Politics (1)Survey of many Bible principles that impact how we should wisely relate to government.
11/13/16

PM

Prayer MeetingPowerful and spiritual prayer by many men for President-elect Donald John Trump.
11/16/16

PM

Business MeetingBuilding committee updates church on progress for larger meeting place.
11/20/16

AM

Christian & Politics (2)Survey of many Bible principles that impact how we should wisely relate to government.
11/20/16

PM

Christian & Politics (3)Survey of many Bible principles that impact how we should wisely relate to government.
11/27/16

AM

Christian & Politics (4)Survey of many Bible principles that impact how we should wisely relate to government.
11/27/16

PM

Christian & Politics (5)Survey of many Bible principles that impact how we should wisely relate to government.
12/3/16

PM

Show Me Your MoneyFor a little fun - the Caesar argument by Jesus will condemn Constitution excuses.
12/4/16

AM

Christian & Politics (6)Survey of many Bible principles that impact how we should wisely relate to government.
12/4/16

PM

Christian & Politics (7)Survey of many Bible principles that impact how we should wisely relate to government.
12/7/16

PM

Hard Verses in HebrewsFour passages that seem to teach a true believer can lose his gift of eternal life.
12/11/16

AM

Gospel of John (43)5:1-9 for Jesus Christ healing the impotent man out of many at the pool of Bethesda.
12/11/16

PM

Gospel of John (44)5:10-16 for the Jews hating the Lord for healing the impotent man on the Sabbath.
12/18/16

AM

Gospel of John (45)5:17-23 for Jesus glorious response to the Jews for their intent to kill Him.
12/18/16

PM

Gospel of John (46)5:24-30 for the great authority of Jesus to condemn or save and to judge all men.
12/21/16

PM

The War for Your SoulYou have an enemy insatiably bent on your destruction that fights you every day.
12/25/16

AM

Gospel of John (47)5:31-36 for John the Baptist and miracles as witnesses for the Lord Jesus Christ.
12/25/16

PM

Gospel of John (48)5:37-47 for the third witness for Jesus and His condemnation of the unbelieving Jews.