Watch this chapel message here: Young, but Forgetful Ecclesiastes 12:1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; Intro: Our theme this school year is Ecclesiastes 12:1. This will be my last chapel this year because I’ll be in Belize next week. I would like to close out the school year with the same verses we started off with. When we think about being forgetful

Watch this message here: The Lord is My Portion Lamentations 3:24 The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. Intro: I have had these verses on my heart for several days. PORTION: portion, share, part, territory The word portion has several uses in the Bible. One was land or territory. · Jeremiah 12:10 Many pastors have destroyed my vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness. T

Watch this message here: The Tokens of the Trusting Psalm 31 Intro: Show me a person that truly trusts God, and I’ll show you a life that bears unmistakable marks. There will be some clear evidences that cannot be hidden. Psalm 31 is not just a prayer in distress; it is a portrait of a man whose confidence is anchored in God alone. These tokens reveal what trust really looks like when it is lived out. A person that is living a life of biblical trust is: I. Particular in their

Watch this Mother's Day message here: The Power of a Mother’s Faith 2 Timothy 1:5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. Intro: The faith of a mother is a powerful thing! Here are just a few examples from God’s Word of mothers with power that moved mountains. There are many stories in the Bible of a mother’s faith and what it accomplished. On th

Watch this message here: Maximizing the Meeting Getting the Most Out of Every Church Service 2 Chronicles 6, 7 with emphasis on 7:10 2 Chronicles 7:10 And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away into their tents, glad and merry in heart for the goodness that the LORD had shewed unto David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people. Intro: I want to take an Old Testament passage and preach a message that is applicable to the New Testament c

Watch this message here: He Welcomes the Beggar Psalms 34:6 This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. Intro: In our text, Psalms 34:6, we see: A. The Admission that was Uncomfortable – “This poor man cried…” POOR MAN: afflicted, humble, wretched; poor, needy David said it in Psalms 40:17 like this: · But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God. B.

Watch this message here: The Struggle That Never Ends Romans 7:14-25 Intro: In these verses, Paul talked about: A. The Disparity – vs. 14 “…the law is spiritual: but I am carnal…” B. The Disgust – vs. 15-21 C. The Delight – vs. 22 “For I delight in the law of God…” D. The Deliverance – vs. 23-25 “…who shall deliver me…” I. The Source of the Struggle The struggle exists because of our two natures. The old man, and the new man. You got one when you were born, and you go

Watch this message here: Parenting Is a Full-Time Job Proverbs 29:15 “The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.” Intro: Parenting is not a part-time responsibility—it is a non-stop, divine assignment. It is not something you clock in and out of. It is not seasonal. It is not occasional. It is constant, demanding, exhausting, and absolutely necessary. God never intended for children to raise themselves. The tragedy of our gen

Watch this message here: Entrusting Jesus with Your Children Luke 18 · 15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. · 16 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. · 17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

Watch this message here: Compromise Is Contagious Galatians 2:13 “And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.” Intro: This story has always fascinated me. I preached from this passage the first year I was in the ministry. I titled the message “The Dangers of a Double-Standard.” I referenced this story in a message a few months back, “The Compromise Crisis.” I’ve not been able to stop thinking about

Watch this message here: Brother, You Missed Him! John 20:24-29 I. The Costly Mistake 24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. This morning, we looked at WHAT Thomas missed. He missed: · The Peace that was Timely – vs. 19 · The Proof that was Thrilling – vs. 20 · The Purpose that was Timeless – vs. 21 · The Presence that was Tender – vs. 22 · The Priority that was Transformative – vs. 23 It always b

Watch this message here: Then Came Jesus John 20:19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. Intro: When Jesus shows up, things happen. In fact, a whole list of things happened. Guess when it happened? On the first day of the week! And guess where it happened? Where God’s people were assembled!

Watch this message here: The Steps to Divine Promotion James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. Introduction: God does not promote the proud — He resists them. But He lifts up the humble. The world tells you to promote yourself. Politics, networking, “getting your name out there”, Telling you, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” But God operates on an entirely different system. With God, the way up is down, and the way down

Our Role in Politics By: Stacey Shiflett 1/15/2020 As Independent Baptists, we often remind those around us that the Bible is our Final Authority for all matters of faith and practice. We pride ourselves in believing every word of the Scriptures and we strive to be biblical in every aspect of our life and ministry. Yet when listening to some preachers and reading their comments on social media, I am amazed at how far we as Baptists have strayed from a very prominent biblica

Watch this message here: Raised to Walk In Newness of Life Romans 6:4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Intro: Today we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. I am glad that I serve a Risen Savior!! It was and still is the most significant miracle in all of history. One of the most fascinating aspects of the resurrection w

Watch this message here: Seize the Moment Esther 4:14 “For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Intro: Never in church history has the child of God had a more exciting time to be alive! Tonight, we are sending a rocket and 4 astronauts to the moon

Watch this message here: Looking for a Man 1 Samuel 16:16 I. The Outpouring of the Spirit A. It is Unbiased – vs. 6, 7 “Look not…” B. It is Unhidden – vs. 13 “…anointed him in the midst of his brethren…” C. It is Unmistakable – vs. 13b “…from that day forward.” II. The Opportunities to Serve A. The Troubled People – vs. 14, 15 (Twice troubled; twice evil spirit) B. The Transforming Power – vs. 16 “…thou shalt be well…” C. The Timely Provision – vs. 17 “…provide me NOW

Watch Part 1 here: Watch Part 2 here: He’s Held Up His End 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. Intro: The message this morning is a tribute to the faithfulness of our God. God has always kept His promise. God has always done what He said He would do. God has always help up His end of the bargain. A. The Reputation – “Faithful is he…” Over and over again, the Word of God reminds us of the FAITHFULNESS of God. · Deuteronomy

Watch this message here: Why Satan Hates the Bible Genesis 3:1-5 Satan hates God's Word because of: I. Its Author 1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, f

Watch this message here: Will You Say Anything? 1 Kings 18:21 “And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.” Elijah asked a clear and direct question. The issue was simple—Who is God? The responsibility was clear—Follow Him. Yet the people said nothing. Their silence was not because they did not understand. Their silence revealed t