Standing on Solid Ground: Recent Episodes
Pastor Woodrow Freeze
Standing on Solid Ground is the radio ministry of Lowe's Grove Baptist Church, located in Durham, NC. This podcast contains the sermons first delivered to the church and later broadcast via The Truth Network (https://www.truthnetwork.com/) and can be heard on Sunday mornings at 8:00 am via the Truth Network website (Triangle edition) and can be heard on AM 1030, FM 105.5, 105.7. 106.7.Our goal is to glorify Christ, preach the Word of God, and share the Good News of Jesus Christ in order to share a word of hope and encouragement to a broken world.
Nothing But Jesus is a sermon preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on February 5, 2023. The text was from 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 and the focus was on the Good News of Jesus Christ being the primary message of the church.
To God be the glory!
The Beatitudes is a sermon preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on January 29, 2023, which looks at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount and the list of characteristics in which Jesus says we will be blessed. The text is Matthew 5:1-12.
To God be the Glory!
The Beginning of His Ministry is a sermon preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on January 23, 2023. The text is from Matthew 4:12-23 and focuses on the beginning of Jesus' earthly ministry and the calling of Andrew, Peter, James, and John.
To God be the glory!
Behold the Lamb is a sermon preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on January 15, 2023 looking at John the Baptist's proclamation that Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world and selects His first disciples. The Bible text is John 1:29-42.
To God be the glory!
The Baptism of Christ was a sermon preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church, located at 4430 South Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 27713. The text was Matthew 3:13-17 and looked at lessons from the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist.
To God be the Glory!
Out of Egypt is a sermon preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on January 1, 2023. It looked at the Bethlehem tragedy found in Matthew 2:13-23.
To God be the glory!
Jesus Brings Joy is a sermon preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on Christmas morning, 2022. The text was Luke 2:1-20.
To God be the Glory!
The Birth of Jesus is a sermon preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on December 18, 2022, and looked at the Matthew account of the birth of our Savior. The text came from Matthew 1:18-25.
To God be the glory!
Are You the One? is a sermon preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on the third Sunday of Advent. It looks at John the Baptist, while in prison, asking if Jesus is the One we were to be looking for and affirming that Jesus is the Son of God. The scripture text is Matthew 11:2-10.
To God be the glory!
A Root of Jesse is a sermon that was preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on the second Sunday of Advent (Peace). The text was from Isaiah 11:1-10 and pointed to the Messianic prophecy and how it applies to us to day.
To God be the Glory!
November 27, 2022 was the first Sunday of Advent. Our morning worship service was centered around "hanging of the greens" which pointed to the various elements decorating our sanctuary and the symbolism behind each element.
To God be the Glory!
Through Jesus is a sermon preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on November 20, 2022, which was Christ the King Sunday. The scripture text was Colossians 1:9-20. The focus was on Christ as king and what that means for us as we live out the Christian faith today.
To God be the glory!
Our Strength is in the Lord is a sermon preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on November 13, 2022, from Isaiah 12. It speaks of our salvation and the joy that comes from that.
To God be the Glory!
Jesus is Tested ... Again is a sermon that was preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church, 443 South Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 27713. The scripture text is Luke 20:27-38 and looks at the testing of Jesus by the Sadducees and what it means for us today.
To God be the Glory!
We hosted Matthew, Kristen, and Eli Ward this Sunday. They are missionaries from Every Nation Education and specialize in taking the Word of God into countries that are hostile to the Christian faith. We hope you enjoy this sermon.
To God be the glory!
Wrestling with God is a sermon preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church, located at 4430 South Alson Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, 27713. The scripture text is Genesis 32:22-31 and deals with Jacob wrestling prior to returning home.
To God be the glory!
A Cleansing is a sermon first delivered at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church,in Durham, NC on October 9, 2022. The scripture text is Luke 17:11-19 and deals with the ten lepers who were healed by Jesus, yet only one returned to thank Jesus and the implications for the church today.
To God be the glory!
Be Not Ashamed is a sermon preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on October 2, 2022. The scripture text is from 2 Timothy 1:1-14 and the thrust of the sermon is to encourage us to stand firm and bold for Jesus Christ. Let "I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ" be our cry.
To God be the glory!
The International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention designated September 25, 2022 as Hispanic Missions Sunday. Lowe's Grove Baptist Church hosted Josue (Josh) Marriaga, my son-in-law to speak. Jesus, the Water that Satisfies is the sermon Josh brought from John 4:1-42.
Pray for the People is a sermon preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on September 18, 2022 and examines Paul's instructions to Timothy about praying for the people, kings, and other governmental leadership. The scripture text comes from 1 Timothy 2:1-7.
To God be the glory!
Worship Around the Throne is a sermon preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on May 1, 2022. It looks at the vision Jesus gave John, while on the island of Patmos. It looks at the worship of Christ in heaven.
To God be the glory!
Who Will You Obey? is a sermon preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on April 24, 2022. It looks at Peter and John about to be set free and commanded not to teach in the name of Jesus and their refusal to do so. The scripture text is Acts 5:27-32.
To God be the glory!
From Every Nation is a sermon preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on Mother's Day. While this is not your "typical" Mother's Day sermon, the sermon addresses the vision Jesus gave to John of the multitude of people standing before the throne of Christ. It reminds us that we are to go into the world and share the Gosple.
To God be the glory!
Going to Macedonia is a sermon that was preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on May 22, 2022. Between May 20-May 22, we went through the second training with the Church Renewal Journey. Interestingly enough, we were shown the movie Kevin Can Wait, and we were challenged to look beyond what we stereotypically think of ministry. Our pastor changed clothes prior to the sermon and preached this sermon in overalls and boots. The point is, while the pastor is often seen in suit and tie, ministry many times looks differently as we serve the Lord in our everyday settings. The sermon text came from Acts 16:9-15.
To God be the glory!
A Glorious Future is a sermon preached at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on May 15, 2022. This sermon looks at the future the Christian has in Jesus Christ. The sermon text comes from Revelation 21:1-6.
To God be the glory!
The Ascension is a sermon delivered at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on May 29, 2022. The scripture text is from Luke 24:44-53. The sermon deals with the ascension of Jesus back to heaven.
To God be the glory!
Heirs to a Promise is a sermon delivered at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on June 19, 2022. The scripture text is from Galatians3:23-29. The sermon deals with the promises we have in Jesus Christ and our response to those promises.
To God be the glory!
The Spirit We Have is a sermon delivered at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on June 5, 2022. The scripture text is from Romans 8:14-17. The sermon examines the Holy Spirit and what it means to the believer.
To God be the glory!
Peace Through Faith is a sermon delivered at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on June 12, 2022, Trinity Sunday. The scripture text is from Romans 5:1-5. The sermon on the peace we have through faith in Jesus Christ.
To God be the glory!
Intercession is a sermon delivered at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on July 24, 2022. The scripture text is from Genesis 18:20-32. The sermon deals with the Abraham responding to the three men who are about to visit Sodom and Gomorrah and bring judgment on those cities. It is a call for us to intercede on behalf of the communities where God has placed us.
To God be the Glory!
Sent is a sermon delivered at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on June 26, 2022. The scripture text is from Luke 10:1-11, 16-20. The sermon deals with Jesus sending the seventy-two out. The main thesis is the church is called to be a community of faith that is sent into the world to share the Gospel.
To God be the Glory!
The Cost is a sermon delivered at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on July 32022. The scripture text is from Luke 9:51-62. The sermon deals with the cost of following as told to His disciples by Jesus.
To God be the Glory!
A Visitation is a sermon delivered at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on July 17, 2022. The scripture text is from Genesis 18:1-10. The sermon deals with the visitation of three men to Abraham announcing that Isaac would be born within the year and as such reminding Abraham and us that we can trust in God's promises.
To God be the Glory!
The New Self is a sermon delivered at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on July 31, 2022. The scripture text is from Colossians 3:1-11. The sermon deals with what the regenerate life looks like according to Paul.
To God be the Glory!
How Shall We Live? is a sermon delivered at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on August 7, 2022. The scripture text is from Luke 12:32-40. The sermon addresses a teaching of Jesus, seeking for application for life today.
To God be the Glory!
Tearing Down the Walls is a sermon delivered at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on August 14, 2022. The scripture text is from Isaiah 5:1-7. The sermon deals with the Parable of the Vineyard found in Isaiah and the implications for today.
To God be the Glory!
In the Potter's Hands is a sermon delivered at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on September 4, 2022. The scripture text is from Jeremiah 18:1-11. The sermon deals with the message God has for the prophet Jeremiah after he has seen the potter working on a vessel and the implications of that message for us today.
To God be t he glory!
The Golden Calf is a sermon delivered at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on September 11, 2022. The scripture text is from Exodus 32:7-14. The sermon deals with the aftermath of the Hebrew people creating the golden calf and worshipping it as an idol.
May God be glorified
Pleasing Sacrifices is a sermon delivered at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church on August 31, 2022. The scripture text is from Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16. The sermon deals with how we should, as followers of Christ, live and what is pleasing to God.
To God be the Glory!