Curtis Corner Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
Proverbs 24:27 gives divine wisdom for life and marriage. It reminds us that preparation precedes construction. Many marriages struggle not from lack of love, but lack of preparation—poor attitudes, unbiblical habits, and spiritual immaturity. In this message, we explore fifteen biblical attributes that every Christian should strive to embody in order to become a godly and enjoyable marriage partner. These attributes are not just for finding the right person, but for becoming the right person. Our goal should be to become the kind of quality Christian that any godly person would be happy to marry.
One of the clearest pictures of God's compassion is seen in how He treats the fatherless. Throughout Scripture, the Lord reveals His heart for the most vulnerable — especially those without a father. The ancient world offered little protection for such individuals, and today, many still suffer the scars of abandonment or loss. But God, who sits in His holy habitation, is not far removed. He is active, present, and tender-hearted toward the fatherless.
In today's world, manhood is under attack, and fatherhood is often mocked or neglected. However, the Bible still honors the role of a godly man, especially the influence of a godly father. Proverbs 20:7 provides a foundational truth for Father's Day: a just man who walks in integrity leaves a lasting legacy.
Today, we'll learn from God's Word how His rules don't hurt relationships—they hold them together. Choose life by choosing God's design.
Learn how to control your emotions in this Bible message. It is possible to rule your spirit bringing it into subjection to Christ. This control allows the Holy Spirit to work through us in mighty power. When we don't have control over our spirits, we are unstable and without protection from the attacks of Satan.
s Fundamental Independent Baptists, we stand unapologetically on the absolute authority of the Word of God. One area where this distinction becomes especially clear is in our rejection of the office and authority of the pope. Learn ten Bible reasons that we don't follow the pope.
The tenth element of praying like Jesus is found in the ending phrase of Christ's prayer, saying, "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." How we end our prayer time is of the utmost importance.
Palm Sunday, observed on the Sunday before Easter, commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, marking the beginning of the week of His crucifixion. The Triumphant Entry, described in all four Gospels, occurred exactly one week before Jesus' resurrection. As Jesus rode into the city on a donkey, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies, crowds spread palm branches and their cloaks on the road, shouting "Hosanna." The Triumphant Entry of Christ teaches three key lessons about Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ is the ultimate pattern of prayer. After watching Him closely, Christ's disciples pleaded, "Lord, Teach us to pray." Our hearts must plead, "Lord, teach us to pray" if we hope to master this divine activity. Learn three vital ways that Jesus Christ teaches us to build a consistent prayer life.
Church should be important to you because it is important to your Saviour. There is no precedent in the Bible for Christians living a life pleasing to the Lord apart from the local church. God created the local church to help you experience all the benefits of being His child. Learn ten Bible reasons to attend church in this message.
Believers are called to live by faith. Yet, so many of us choose to live by something else - our feelings. Are you living by faith or living by feelings? Learn three Bible reasons why faith is better than feelings.
The seventh element of praying like Jesus is found in the request, "lead us not into temptation." Since we are tempted because of our sin nature, it stands to reason that when we pray for God to "lead us not into temptation" that we should also pray for God to continue His sanctifying work in our lives. After all, one of the best ways to avoid temptation is to weaken our old sin nature and strengthen our new spiritual nature.
God calls us to holy living. Many Christians make the mistake of putting on a Christian show in public but act differently at home. This hypocrisy causes enormous problems. Christianity must begin at home. Learn how and why in this Bible message.
Some people believe that Christianity is not for them, thinking that they belong to a group that is excluded from Christ's reach. Not so! Jesus Christ reached out to all people, seeking to save them. Let's look at seven groups of people in the Bible that Jesus spent His time seeking.
The sixth element of praying like Jesus is found in the directive, "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." In Christ's outline of how to pray, He taught us that we must daily seek forgiveness from God and offer forgiveness to men. Learn how to practice these commandments daily in this message.
The Sunday School ministry has a long and important history. It's importance in church work over the last 120 years cannot be overstated. With many churches abandoning the Sunday School ministry because they have forgotten its purpose. Learn six reasons to recommit to Sunday School.
One size fits all rarely works when it comes to clothing. But when it comes to salvation, it is an absolute fact. Learn why Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the World. One Saviour Fits All!
In the this installment of the Praying Like Jesus Prayer Journal Training series, we discuss submission and provision. Learn how to submit to God deeply and ask for Him to provide your personal needs with confidence.
Compromise is an old sin - as old as humanity itself. Compromise exerts its power through our ignorance. Most people do not know enough how history to keep from making the same mistakes as our fore-fathers. This sermon gives a short history of compromise to guard us from mistakes of the past.
The knowledge that God loves you is the foundation of all of His work in your life. Do you ever wonder if God loves you? These Bible verses about the love of God will encourage your heart and strengthen your faith.
In the second installment of the Praying Like Jesus Prayer Journal Training series, we discuss adoration and invitation. Learn how to worship God and invite Him into every area of your life.
God uses faith, hope, and love to great affect in our lives. We are the constant beneficiaries of them. We are blessed and we bless others when we operate in faith, hope, and love.
We live in an ever-changing world. Fads, philosophies, things, and people come and go but these three graces remain. They are the essence of the Christian life. Learn how they can improve your life today.
In the first session of our Praying Like Jesus Prayer Journal Training, we discuss our Connection with God. Our Lord began this amazing lesson on prayer giving believers permission to call the Almighty God our Father. This message reminds you of your unbreakable connection with God and how you can have great confidence in prayer.
We should start each day with dedicated time in God's Word. Learn a simple method to build a daily Bible reading habit.
Why give our hard-earned money to missionaries when we struggle to make it ourselves? Learn five Bible reasons that we must support missionaries.
How can we instill the principles of stewardship into our daily lives? In today's lesson, we discover where the spiritual meets the practical.How do we overcome a lifetime of doing things our way and start to consistently live like Jesus?The answer may surprise you. Building Godly Habits.
Accountability is taught clearly in Scripture. Yet, it is often looked down upon and misunderstood. Most people rebel against accountability. Accountability is something that most people try to avoid. In truth, accountability is very helpful. It provides three vital helps in our efforts to be good stewards.
Learn about God's good plans for you. Don't just survive. Strive to have your best year ever by practicing these Biblical principles.
Goals work if you learn how to set them properly and follow through on them faithfully. Use the formula in this message to create powerful goals that will boost your confidence and enrich your life.
One of the features of our new life in Christ is the vast blessedness that the Saviour bestows upon us at salvation. You are truly blessed in Christ! Let's learn what that means.
God loves blessing His children. Listen to this Bible study on the phrase "blessed are" to learn how the Scriptures say we can be supremely blessed.
See God's love and care for you in a new light. Understanding the significance of God's goodwill toward men will enrich our lives and improve our behavior.
God loves blessing His people. Listen to this Bible study on the phrase "blessed is" to learn how the Scriptures say we can be truly blessed.
A consistent soul winner participates in all three areas of the soul-winning process. Learn how to plant, water, and reap.
Never has our world been so divided. Polarization has increased among God's people as well. God wants His children to dwell in unity. Discover the wonders of Christian unity and how to achieve it in this Bible message.
Blessed are the persecuted. Learn how God can turn persecution into a heavenly blessing.
Blessed are the merciful. Learn how practicing mercy is the path to God's divine blessings.
You will be tempted every day. Do you know how temptation works-- Do you know how to stop temptation before it becomes sin-- The Bible gives us the answer.
Sin breaks fellowship. Learn the three relationships where sin breaks fellowship and how to restore fellowship once it is broken.
Politics. Some people love it and others hate it. All of us are affected by it. Learn the five responsibilities a Christian has in modern politics in this timely message.
God made music Good and Perfect. Why, then, is there so much music today that goes against God's plan---Music has been perverted from God's original purposes. Learn who, why, and how music was perverted into a weapon of cultural mass destruction.
Identify your besetting sin and learn how to beat it in this helpful message. Stop running from the truth and start beating your besetting sin.
Music is powerful. What if music was more than a preference-- Music is a powerful spiritual force that is used by you for God's glory or used against you for satanic purposes. Learn the power of music in this Bible message.
Blessed are the poor. Learn the deep meaning of this iconic statement made by Jesus Christ.
America is fighting for her identity. Will she continue to be AMERICA THE BLESSED, or will she walk away from God straight into her destruction-- The answer may be up to you.
The song of fools will corrupt your heart and draw you away from God. Learn three simple tests to rule out this unholy music.
What is the kingdom of heaven-- Why did Jesus Christ preach about the kingdom of heaven so often-- How can we enter God's kingdom-- Learn the answers to these questions and more in this Bible message.
Learn the context and purpose of Jesus Christ's most famous sermon and how it will change your life forever.
Many parents kill themselves to provide material possessions or social opportunities to their children. Yet, these are not the best gifts. Learn the best gifts a father can give to his children.
In the chaos of our world today, multitudes do not know what a father is or how to be one. This Bible message uses Scripture to describe the irreplaceable role of a father.
Every one is the beneficiary of people who made sacrifices in the past. We must ask the questions.... Why were they willing to make the sacrifice-- What was the purpose of their suffering-- Do our choices today show respect for the sacrifices of past--
Some things should never be forgotten. Remember these selfless sacrifices today and follow their example for a bright future.
Guest Speaker, Pastor Nihl Bulkey, from Atlanta, Texas, preaches powerful truths from 1 Kings chapter 17.
As Pastor Chapman meditated upon God's goodness in our lives and ministry, he was drawn to similarities with the Apostle Paul. -If you follow the Lord, you will notice the same elements in your life.
If you attempt to serve God, Satan will work to discourage you. Learn how to overcome discouragement in this Bible lesson.
Doubts about salvation often come in the form of unanswered questions. Let's answer some of the most frequently asked questions about eternal security with God's Word.
What an amazing story- A woman in the crowd was overcome with Christ's magnificence that she cried, -Wow- Your mom was blessed to have you. She must be something-- Our Saviour took the opportunity to teach us that the true blessing is reserved for those who hear God's Word and obey it.
Two disciples of Jesus found revival in the midst of discouragement. Learn how to get heat burn in this Bible message.
What does the Bible really say about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ-- How did this event change the world-----
John chapter seventeen contains the most complete record of our Saviour praying to His Father. Learn why it is the REAL Lord's Prayer.
Salvation is a miracle. --It is impossible to rescue a sinner from damnation without God's miraculous power. Learn three elements of the miracle of salvation in this Bible message about salvation.
In His model prayer, Jesus gave us an outline of 10 things we should pray every day. Learn what they are and how to pray like Jesus taught us in this Bible message.
Psalm one offers two paths we can choose to walk in this life. Will you be blessed or broken--
Everyone wants to be respected, but few know the formula to achieve it. Respect is earned, not given. Learn the Bible way to earn respect and steward your personal testimony.
Every believer wants to be blessed. But first, we must know what are blessings-- How do we receive them-- Learn powerful truths to start your journey on the road of increased blessings.
As the world gets increasing unstable, we experience more fear and uncertainty. Learn six reason you can trust the LORD in this Bible message.
God gave you an eternal soul. What happens to it is up to you. Whatever you do, don't lose your soul. Learn how to be a good steward of your soul.
Posture in prayer is important. Posture can focus your heart and your prayers.-The Bible reveals 6 different postures of prayer. Let's take a look at them and learn some important principles about prayer.
Selfishness expressed itself in five mistakes made by this unfaithful steward. These are the same mistakes that plague unfaithful Christians today. --Let's learn from the mistakes of this unreliable servant so we can break the cycle of selfishness and become the blessed servant.
Are you a faithful and wise steward of all that God has entrusted to you-- --Do you wish to experience the blessings of faithfulness---God always blesses obedience. Let's look at the Promises attached to faithful stewardship.
There is JOY available to every believer. It comes from the Holy Ghost, not your circumstances. Learn how to access joy in the Holy Ghost regardless of your situation.
The desire to be a good steward is only the beginning. Now you must activate stewardship principles in your life. --Life is endlessly complex and everyones circumstances are different. It can be overwhelming to know where to start. Perhaps you try to be a good steward, but struggle to follow through. With God's help, you can do it.---This message will simplify your approach to stewardship by categorizing your life into 5 general areas. You can stay on track and continue pleasing the Lord if you keep these areas in focus.
Sound Doctrine is God's method to promote truth, grow believers, and convict unbelievers. Pastor Chapman reviews
Satan uses the evils of the world to accuse God. Godless people say that either god is not good or that there is no God. -How can a good God allow suffering--- is one of the most asked questions by unbelievers. Learn what the Bible says in this message.
This sermons answers two more questions and objections that are commonly used by atheists and agnostics. --What About The People That Have Never Heard The Gospel-----The Bible was written so that it would only look like Jesus fulfilled prophecy.-
Wisdom is the principal thing. But what does wisdom look like in practice-- Learn seven elements of Godly wisdom from James chapter three.
In this parable about importunate prayer, we find a powerful man with the authority to help, but was unsympathetic to a helpless woman's request. -Learn four reasons why we must persevere in prayer when God does not answer.
In Matthew chapter six, our Lord teaches his disciples how to pray. Learn the ten ingredients to powerful prayer revealed by the Saviour in this Bible message.
In these last days of apathy and apostasy, only one reason is strong enough to keep you serving Jesus for a lifetime. Find out what it is in this Bible message.
Do you know how to enter God's presence-- Psalm 100 details five steps to come into the presence of God. We can use them to improve our prayer lives and experience God's presence.
The Fear of the LORD is vital. If you don't fear God, you will fear everything else. Learn what is the Fear of the Lord and why you desperately need it.
We hear about climate change and global warming every day in our world. Ungodly people use these fears to control the masses and empower themselves. -Learn what the Bible really says about Global Warming and Climate Change.
Does Hebrews 6-4-6 teach that you can lose your salvation-- Find out in this Bible message.---Quality is Low. We had an equipment failure right before the service.-
Does the Bible mention aliens-- The Bible does declares the existence of extraterrestrial beings, but perhaps not in the way you would imagine.---Quality is Low. We had an equipment failure right before the service.-
The world is fascinated by angels and demons. Books, movies, and plays have been written about them. However, most people's knowledge of angels and demons is limited to the last scary movie they saw or book they read. -Let's look at what the Bible says about angels and demons in this Bible message.
There is a debate among Christians regarding the definition and manifestation of the organism called -church.- -Some Baptists believe in the universal and local churches. Others believe there is no universal church- only local churches. -I have friends on both side of the issue. It is not a doctrine that I break fellowship over.-We must look to the Scriptures to settle the debate.
What about passages of Scripture that sound like a believer can lose their salvation-- In this Bible message, Pastor Chapman dives into the often misunderstood truth of Hebrews 12-14-17.
The purpose of soul winning is to confront unbelievers with the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. -Every Christian must learn the ability to witness confidently to those who aggressively deny our Saviour. -In this message, learn how to answer five common objections of atheists.
America is looking more and more like Sodom. As our world is speeding towards the destruction, we need to turn around to get of the Road to Sodom.-This begs the question- How did Sodom become Sodom-- What steps lead to its debauchery and destruction---The Bible reveals the sins that made Sodom an infamous den is sin.
God compares the spiritual state of the Jews in Babylonian captivity to the cities of Samaria and Sodom. -In order to comprehend this Scripture and how it applies to us, we must understand the sin of debauchery of the wicked city of Sodom.
The Bible contains many warnings about false teachers and false doctrines. The committed believer must be able to discern sound doctrine from false teaching. -Can you recognize false doctrine-- Learn 20 examples of false doctrine in this Bible message.
What about passages of Scripture that sound like a believer can lose their salvation-- In this Bible message, Pastor Chapman dives into the often misunderstood truth of Matthew 6-14-15.
How does Satan spread false doctrine-- False teachers- -Acts 20-28-32 teaches us five important lessons about false teachers. Learn what the Bible says in this message.
When Jesus rose to fame from obscurity, He did not commit Himself to men. -Learn why Christ committed Himself to God and how we must do the same if we hope to serve God for a lifetime.
Work has been held high esteem for much of human history. Hoever, there is great confusion about work today. God's Word gives us three important benefits of work.--
In our sermon series entitled -Blessed Assurance,- we identified 50 Bible reasons why a born again believer can not lose their salvation.---But what about passages of Scripture that sound like you can lose your salvation-- Let's look at a few of them in this sermon series.
How do churches come to be-- Must we stand by and wait for God to move someone else, or should we take an active role-- -Consider three steps to planting churches.---ChurchPlanting
Everyone has a family. Family is the building block of society.-Yet, most people don't know how to have a good family. It's not taught in government schools or liberal colleges. The family is under attack like never before in our nation. -We must return to God's design for the family. Learn the three fundamentals of a healthy family in this Bible message.---
Sound Doctrine from God's Word is the foundation of everything we believe and how we behave. What is the opposite of Sound Doctrine-- False Doctrine. --False doctrines are corrupted teachings from God's Word. Learn three truths about false doctrine in this Bible message.
Does your speech point people to Jesus-- Do you talk like Jesus or one of His enemies-- -Learn seven prayers to overcome the sins of the tongue and maintain Christlike speech. This sermon is part two of a two part sermon. -Listen to the first sermon at https---www.sermonaudio.com-dashboard-sermons-81823171010672- .
Faith in God and His Gospel is reasonable and logical. --Have you ever heard Christians accused of -blind faith--- This attack is meant to say that Christians have no logical basis for their faith. Nothing could be further from the truth.-Learn about the reasonable Gospel in this Bible message.
Jesus was an early Riser. God made us to be productive in the mornings. Learn 5 Bible reasons to wake up early and be productive.
Healthy relationships are vital for church health. In this message, Jim Townsley identifies vital relationships and addresses them with Scripture.
Paul kept the faith. What does that mean-- What is the faith-- How would you define it-- How do you keep it---The phrase -the faith- is used 43 times in the King James Bible. We must learn what -the faith- is and our responsibilities to it.
Does your speech point people to Jesus-- Do you talk like Jesus or one of His enemies-- Learn seven prayers to overcome the sins of the tongue and maintain Christlike speech.
The Gospels contain the history of Jesus Christ.-Who is Jesus Christ-- What you believe about Christi will determine your present blessings and your future destiny.-Learn five statements that explain the Person and work of Jesus Christ.
Jeremiah lived through some of the darkest days of Israelite history. Despite all these terrible consequences, Jeremiah knew something that still gave him hope when we chose to dwell on it. This truth can still help us today. -What was this truth that brought him hope-- Learn in this Bible message.
So many professing Christians don't value the local church. Why-- They don't understand the beginning of this vital organism. Learn when the local church started and why you should care.-.--LocalChurch -ChurchAge -NewTestamentChurch
The Bible gives wonderful examples of fatherhood for us to emulate. Also, it details fathers who failed miserably with avoidable mistakes. Let's learn from five fatherly failures from the Bible.
The phrase -heavenly Father- is used six times in the King James Bible. Let's learn six characteristics of our Heavenly Father so we can appreciate Him and learn to live like Him.
Most Christians believe that God can work miracles, but they don't believe that He will do it for them. In this Bible message, you will be reminded that God can work mightily and God will do it for you.
Widespread revival begins in the heart of a single Christian. Is your heart ready for revival-- God will only save our country when American Christians follow His plan for the salvation of a nation----Are you following the admonition for revival found in 2 Chronicles 7-14-- Search your heart using the following questions as a guide.
No one is born an atheist. Why do people become atheists-- Learn where atheists come from in this Bible message.
We are called to live for Christ in this present evil world. When we do so, committed Christians become the salt, light, and love that the world desperately needs.
The commited Christian life is one of remembrance. We are commanded to remember God, His Word, and His goodness. We must work to never forget the most important lessons of life. There is a high cost to forgetfulness.
God commands us to remember. Also, He commands us to forget not. This Memorial Day, let's remember those who have given their lives for American freedom and important spiritual lessons God told us not to forget. We must learn to break the cycle of forgetting God in the good times.
God will judge sin. The Bible gives many examples of God's judgement upon cultures, nations, cities, and individuals who would not heed His warnings. -These examples of judgement help people have a healthy Fear of the LORD.
What is the Great White Throne Judgement-- Why is it one of the most terrifying events in the Bible-- Who will be there-- Learn the answer to these questions and more in this sermon about the Great White Throne.
God declares that we must be -holding fast the faithful word. -What does it mean to hold fast the faithful Word-- Learn this vital truth and four other areas in which the Bible commands us to keep -holding fast.-
This Bible study is a timely reminder that earthly and eternal salvation is off the LORD.
Part 2 - Discover Bible reasons numbers 11- 46 that Christians cannot lose their salvation.
Can a Christian lose their salvation-- How long does salvation last-- What happens if a believer sins after they are saved-- Learn what the Bible says about eternal security in this Bible study.
There is no other book like the Bible. Learn how God gave us His eternal Word and why it is so effective in changing lives.
Every believer is gifted with unique abilities at salvation. These spiritual gifts become your superpower when you are filled with the Holy Spirit. Do you know your spiritual gifts-- Are you using them for God's glory--
To be like Jesus Christ, we must be full of the Holy Ghost. Let's learn about four people who were full of the Holy Ghost and how their example can encourage us.
Let's investigate the Scriptures to learn what the Bible teaches about the Person and Work of Jesus Christ.
Love begets love. Love births love. Godly love generates godly love. This is a crucial fact in a world that desperately needs more love. -In this Bible message, we will learn how to generate more love in a marriage.
In the morning service, Pastor Paul E Chapman preached a Bible sermon called -The Glorious Gospel- 4 Ways Sharing The Gospel Glorifies God.- Learn how your willingness to be a joyful witness and win souls to Christ brings glory to God. How many voices will sing praise to God forever because you were a bold witness and a sacrificial giver-- Eternity will tell.
The faith consists of the doctrines taught by Christ and His disciples. It refers to the whole system of truths God intends for Christians to believe.-THE FAITH becomes YOUR FAITH when you are born again through faith in the Person and work of Christ. -Before you can add to your faith, you need to learn more about how the Bible uses the phrase.-The phrase -your faith- is found 24 times in the King James Bible New Testament.-Let's do a quick overview of the verses that include the phrase -your faith- to learn some important truths regarding the power of it.--
Are you an ethical person-- Do you live by a system of biblical ethics-- Learn ten biblical ethics in this message.--Psalm 15 gives us ten characteristics that God requires of those who want to dwell with Him.
Learning how to suffer with faith and patience is required for every committed believer. If you don't learn this lesson, you will eventually quit on God when He allows painful events in your life that you don't understand. -Let's discover three truths that will help us be good stewards of our suffering as we follow Christ.
In this final installment of RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FAITH we are reminded of the joy and privilege of sharing the faith.
You are chosen in Christ as part of your new Christian identity when you are born again. Know the comfort of God's love as you learn the true biblical doctrines of foreknowledge, election, and predestination in this Bible preaching sermon.---inchrist -KJVsermon -BaptistPreaching -KJVpreaching
During Thanksgiving week our hearts are reminded to be grateful but we don't need to wait for a holiday to be thankful. In this message, we will learn three things for which we can always say -thanks be unto God.-
To what nation are you are citizen-- I am a citizen of America. But as a believer, I am a citizen of Heaven also.-In Christ, every believer is a citizen of Heaven. Let's learn what that means from the Bible.
God is a God of beauty. He is beautiful and bestows beauty upon His creation. Learn from the Bible how God makes you beautiful in Christ.--
Have you ever wondered where you belong-- Have you ever been lonely wishing there was a special place just for you---The need to belong is a basic human desire. We must know our place in the world, how we fit in. Have you ever asked, - Where do I belong--- WHO you belong to is more important that WHAT you belong to. If you are saved, you belong to God-
The average believer has no idea how much God did for them when they were born again. They know something changed, but they don't understand how thorough and transformative that change is to their entire being.-Once a person is born again, his life begins anew with many incredible benefits. Let's learn some of them in this Bible message.
Jesus Christ is our Prophet, Priest, and King. Learn why this fact is significant is Scripture and how it affects your life in this Bible message.
Three crosses were mentioned at Christ's crucifixion. While the Cross of Christ provides salvation, there are vital lessons God wants us to see symbolized in the other two crosses.
Our text gives us a peek into the empty tomb on resurrection morning. The eternal Word of God includes a seemingly insignificant detail. There is a vital lesson for us to learn here.
Christ dispels the false doctrine that only the worst sinners face judgment. The truth is that every sinner will face the wrath of God except they repent.
Memorial Service for Rick Nesbitt. The message was entitled -Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled.-
The phrase -the faith- is used 43 times in the King James Bible.-Let's learn what the Bible says about it.
Cancel culture is not new. It has been an effective tool of Satan since the beginning of the local church. The first century church thrived in spite of it and we can today as well.
Bro. Mark Davis fills in for Pastor Chapman. He taught a lesson entitled -What Is Your Choice-- from Psalm 73.
Today, it is easier than ever for Satan to distract God's people. Learn how Satan uses this weapon to paralyze believers.
We live in troubled times. We have a lot of Earthly reasons to be concerned. -America Fighting For Her Identity.-Government overreach during COVID.-American Politicians Breaking Laws With No Consequences.-Stable Governments in Turmoil. -War in Ukraine.-Alliance between China - Russia.-Rising Inflation.-Uncertainty About The Future.-However, our faith can sustain us through any difficulty. Learn how to exercise strong faith in troubled times.
There has been a controversy about whether or not to use the sinner's prayer over the years. We use it in our soul winning presentations because it is a powerful tool to win people to Jesus Christ. Learn why we use it and how to use it effectively in this soul winning training lesson.
God loves unity. He wants His people to be unified. The Church at Corinth was being attacked by Satan's sixth weapon of spiritual warfare - Discord. Learn how Satan uses discord to attack God and paralyze His work.
Let's discover The Five Most Important Days Of Your Life. If you can settle the truth and application of these 5 days, your life will be stable and blessed.
It is a privilege to tell children about the God Who loves them, and a Saviour Wo died to pay for their sin. -Use the following tips to be win children to Christ with confidence.-Also, learn practical tips to witness in the hospital.
Learn how Satan can use trials and troubles as a spiritual weapon against God's people.
2 Corinthians chapters eight and nine are two of the most complete chapters on giving in the New Testament.-The Macedonians had given a substantial give in spite of their poverty and affliction. Paul was bringing some of the Macedonians with him to Corinth and had bragged on the generosity of the Corinthian Christians. He wanted the Corinithians to prepare their gift ahead of time lest they be embarrassed in the presence of the sacrificial Macedonians. Paul reminded them of several important truths about giving during this admonition. -We can apply these truths to our responsibility to give toward world missions.-Faith Promise Missions is a powerful and proven way for each local Church and Christian to have a part in the Great Commission reaching the world with the Gospel.
In the finale of our series on -Prayer- People For Whom We Pray,- learn how to pray for the world.
Backsliding has always been a problem for God's People. Our sin nature seeks to rebel against God and fulfill its own lusts. What can we do when people we love are sliding away from God- We can pray for them--Learn what the Bible says about how to pray effectively for backsliders.
Satan is a predator. He has an endless appetite for destruction. He stalks the people of God seeking to destroy them. Learn Satan's two goals for every person.
The Bible Doctrine of stewardship is an important concept for each Christian to learn. It is a completely different mindset than how the world-system operates. Learn the four responsibilities of a faithful steward in this Bible message.
So you want to be a good Christian steward- Learning this truth will make it a lot easier--How can we instill the principles of stewardship into our daily lives- -How do we overcome a lifetime of doing things our way and start consistently living like Jesus--The answer may surprise you.
God compared Israel to a backsliding heifer. Learn about the danger of backsliding, how to recognize it, and how to protect yourself from it.
Biblical giving is about more than just money. Learn this fantastic truth our Lord taught His disciples.--The end of the sermon is cut off due to a technical difficulty. You can hear the rest in the video version at CurtisCornerBaptist.com-media.
Giving is Biblical. Christians are to be generous with our time and treasure. God empowers us to live above the sins of covetousness and greed. Do you practice these four types of Biblical giving-
Christ commissioned us to preach the Gospel to every creature seeking to win the lost. Glorifying God through the salvation of souls should be the highest priority of God's people.-Seeking the souls of lost sinners is the pinnacle of spiritual warfare. You cannot hope to be successful without prevailing prayer and supernatural power.-Lost sinners will not be saved unless someone prays for them. How many souls have been lost if we had only labored in prayer for them- How many more needless deaths must occur before we grasp the holy urgency of praying for the lost to be saved-One of the great misconceptions of believers is that all we can do to win the lost to Christ is to share the Gospel. Of course that is necessary to fulfill The Great Commission- However, most believers do not understand the responsibility to pray for the lost nor the power of spiritual intercession for those in bondage to unbelief.-In this lesson, we will learn three vital truths about praying for the lost and give specific prayer requests that supernaturally activate the power of prayer to see more people saved.
Many people are poor because of their philosophy toward money. Before you can handle money properly, you must stop losing it. In today's message we will learn 10 Bible reasons for self-inflicted poverty. Listen to PART TWO of this sermon.
Many people are poor because of their philosophy toward money. Before you can handle money properly, you must stop losing it. In today's message we will learn 10 Bible reasons for self-inflicted poverty. Listen to PART ONE of this sermon.
No one wants to have another lousy year of mediocrity and failure. Learn how to make this your best year ever-
God has Spiritual Power Available for You.-God has not left you helpless as you travel this life. There is a power available for you that transcends all that you see and know. It is greater than any earthly circumstance or human frailty. It works in the believer transforming him into a little Christ. How can one so like his sinful father be conformed into the likeness of his Heavenly Father- This Power- How could rugged and unlearned fishermen such as Peter, James and John become great Apostles that would change the World- This Power- The same power is available to you today. Learn how to be filled with the Holy Spirit in this Bible sermon.
Christmas is a time of miracles. Learn the four miracles that occured on the day of Christ's birth.-I love Christmas. I love the entire season. Christmas time is a season of miracles. Popular Christmas songs and movies -It's a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, etc.- speak have a common themes of miracles.-The emphasis on miracles during the Christmas season has an obvious beginning.-Christmas celebrates the miraculous virgin birth of Jesus Christ.-There are four miracles in the Bible that surrounded the birth of Christ. With God's help, let's meditate upon them this Christmas season.
In this message, we will discuss the importance of meditation in the life of the believer. -Life moves quickly. People are so busy today that its hard to catch your breath. Busyness is the enemy of meditation. Determine to make intentional meditation a regular part of your life.
Never has our world been so divided. Polarization has increased among God's people as well. God wants His children to dwell in unity. Discover the wonders of Christian unity and how to achieve it in this Bible message.
God made a way for sinner's to be saved from Hell. Did you know that God made a way of salvation for nations too- Learn God's simple plan of salvation for nations in this Bible sermon.
God is the final authority on the truth. His truth is transcendent. It is superior. It surpasses everything else that has ever been called true. -Let's turn to God's Word to investigate the 8 tenets of God's transcendent truth.
Jesus was brought before the Sanhedrin for Judgement. They wanted Him to die, but did not have the authority for capital punishment. Therefore, they took him to Pilate. Pilate didn't want to be bothered with this, but neither did he want a problem with the Jews so He saw Jesus. During their interaction, our Lord said something that shook Pilate to his core. -He that is of the truth heareth my voice.- Pilate cried out, -What is truth-- -John 18-38 -Pilate saith unto him, What is truth- And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.--That's the burning question of the hour- What is Truth--
Science is an important tool to learn about God and His creation. However, the Bible warns against the dangers of fake science. We must understand how Satan is using false science to destroy nations and corrupt minds and learn what to do about it.
Politics- some people love it and others hate it. All of us are affected by it. Learn the four responsibilities a Christian has in modern politics in this timely sermon.-Politics affect every citizen. People elected to government wield real power to affect our every day lives.-Pericles, the Greek Statesmen who lived 495 BC to 425 BC, said, -Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you.--The laws passed affect you even when you aren't paying attention to the process. Big city politics eventually filter down to the small towns. Each member of a society should attend to politics to protect liberty.
You will be tempted every day. Do you know how temptation works- Do you know how to stop temptation before it becomes sin- The Bible gives us the answer.
Do you know the Bible doctrine of imputation- You should- It is vital to eternal salvation and illustrative of the surety of Christ's redemption. Learn the power and beauty of this crucial Bible doctrine.
Marriage is a ministry. Learn how making this one change in your mentality can improve your marriage immediately.
The doctrine of regeneration demonstrates the beauty of salvation and reveals the depth of change that occurs when we are born again. Learn how to be regenerated and how it can make your life exponentially better.
Everyone knows that sin is bad, but few know what to do about it. Learn the eight actions God expects Christians to take toward sin. Part 2 of this sermon gives the 5 Bible steps to forsake sin.
Everyone knows that sin is bad, but few know what to do about it. Learn the eight actions God expects Christians to take toward sin. Part 1 of this sermon gives the 3 Bible steps to forgiveness.
What should be the Christian's attitude toward sin- The Bible has a lot to say about the subject. Do you think about sin like God expects you to think-
There is only one cure for sin's deadly poison. You don't have to go to Hell. Accept the cure for sin today-
The Bible teaches that God matches His power to our faith. - God's activity in your life is dependent upon your personal faith. Learn how to unleash the power of God in this Bible message.
We live in a sinful world full of sinners. All of us have felt the pain and suffering caused by sin. Where did sin come from- How did the suffering begin- Let's study the Bible to learn the origin of sin.
In Luke chapter 8, God gives us four stories that discuss fear. We can't let fear control us. Let's learn the results of fear and how to overcome them.
The penalty for breaking God's law is severe. What is the two-fold punishment of sin- Learn the what the Bible says.
Don't live in fear. The Bible gives us three powerful weapons to defeat it. Learn how to overcome fear consistently with these truths from God's Word.
We live in an ever-changing world. Fads, philosophies, things, and people come and go but these three graces remain. They are the essence of the Christian life. Learn how they can improve your life today.
Some things should never be forgotten. Remember these selfless sacrifices today and follow their example for a bright future.
Sin condemns the soul to Hell and destroys everything it touches. Only faith in Jesus Christ can remove the eternal penalty of sin and restore fellowship with God. Learn the Biblical definition of sin so you can avoid it.-There is a lot of confusion about what sin is today. Make sure you know what sin is so you can evade its devastating effects.
Have you ever wished you had more faith- Learn how to increase your faith in God with these steps from the Bible.
Hannah is known as the mother of the great prophet Samuel. But that is only the end of the story. Learn how Hannah's faith in God gave her a son and gave Israel one of its greatest prophets. The same faith is available to you today.
Is water baptism necessary for salvation- Let's find out what the Bible says--Does water cleanse away sin- Is baptism part of the Gospel- Does the obedience of baptism finalize salvation- Is baptism a matter of obedience of forgiveness--There is a lot of confusion about baptism in some circles.-For example, the Roman Catholic church teaches that water baptism is necessary for salvation. Protestant Cambellites -Church of Christ or Disciples of Christ- teach that water baptism by immersion is necessary for salvation also. -It's just like the devil to take a wonderful ordinance given by Christ and corrupt it into something evil.-Learn the answer to the question in this Bible message.
Worship is a vital part of the Christian life.-The idea of worship has been hi-jacked by carnal Christianity. Many people today believe that worship is when the rock band starts to play.-If you don't understand worship, you cannot commune with God as He intends.-This message reveals what our Lord meant when He told the women at the well that true worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth. -If there are -true worshippers- then there must be false worshippers. Do you worship God correctly-
We have been blessed to live in a county with freedoms that allow us to worship God according to the Bible and our conscience. But what if that changes- Who would we obey-
Without faith it is impossible to please God. What a dramatic statement- What an absolute edict- Learn why it is impossible to please God without faith and specific ways that our faith pleases God.
Thomas missed a church service on the night of the resurrection and missed the appearance of the risen Christ. The next week Thomas is present and the Lord called out the unbelief of this doubting disciple. He said, -Be not faithless, but believing.-What does it mean to be faithless- Don't miss this powerful truth-
Coronavirus is disrupting entire nations and individual lives. We can't control the situation, but we can control our response to it. -Is there a way that we can turn the effects of this virus for good- There is-
God intends for His people to live by faith. -The word -faith- is used 253 times in the King James Bible. The Bible's emphasis on faith is undeniable. We are saved by faith in Jesus Christ. We are to live by faith in God and His Word. Learn how in this Bible message.
God has given us the responsibility of reaching the world with the Gospel of Christ. What a commission- What a stewardship--Yet, the average Christian rarely speaks a word of Christ to sinners. This sad fact says more about the state of our nation and the condition of our churches than any poll or questionnaire ever could. If God's people are not going after sinners, they have no hope of salvation--Are you confident a confident soul winner- You can be. If you were the only hope of salvation for the people in your life, what would be there chances of going to Heaven--Each Christian should work to be skilful in the Word for the salvation of souls. -If you will be confident in anything in this life, make it the glorious work of bringing sinners to Christ.-Here are 7 ways to have confidence in Soul Winning.
Everyone is afraid of something. Fear is not the enemy. It is a necessary part of life. The key to life is that we choose the right things of which to be afraid. -Learn how to choose the right fear.
When one gets serious about prayer, the question of posture must be considered. Is there a certain posture that makes prayer more potent-
Often, the people that need the Truth the most are the most reluctant to hear it. -Why- Here are three reasons.
The Seal of the Spirit is an exciting doctrine with tremendous benefits for the believer.-What does it mean to be sealed with the Spirit-
Prayer is powerful.-Christian are feeble in their own strength, but become mighty when they pray.-William Cowper said, -Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon their knees.- -What can prayer do for you-
God's love motivated Him to go to extremes to save mankind.-Some might even call it crazy.-Some call it a bloody religion. Scorners mock the sacrifice of Christ. -What lengths would you go to in order to save your loved ones--God loves us with a Crazy Love.-We should return the same to Him.
The Bible clearly states that each believer should have a public ministry striving to affect their world for Christ. -This Bible message explains the two simple steps needed to serve God effectually.
The Holy Spirit is at work in your life every day. Take a few minutes to learn Who He is and What He does.-What is the Holy Spirit--Who is the Holy Spirit- -What does He do--It is important for you to know the Holy Spirit. He is at work in your life today seeking to empower you to greatness. You can surrender to His ministry doing more than you ever dreamed or you can resist His work staying chained to mediocrity.
When you were born again, God gave you a new life. Don't let it get stale. Continue walking in newness of life.
The doctrine of stewardship is a life-changing concept. It changes how you think and interact with the world. Why should you strive to be a good steward- Because of its promises-
How can we instill the principles of stewardship into our daily lives- -How do we overcome a lifetime of doing things our way and start consistently living like Jesus--The answer may surprise you. -Habits.-Everyone has them. Most people don't give much thought to them, yet they are the secret to stability. Your habits are making your life better or worse every day.-If you can learn to leverage the power of habit, you will find the consistency necessary to be a faithful disciple of Christ.
The first servant mentioned was faithful to His Master's commands. As a result, he was blessed and rewarded. In contrast, the second servant in the lesson was unfaithful. He failed his Master in spirit and action. Therefore, he was punished.-Which servant do you want to be- I trust that you desire to be a faithful steward. Our Lord has given us so many blessings that we are eternally indebted to Him. -Every sincere believer yearns to please the Saviour. Yet, so many fail. Why--This passage of Scripture reveals the problem of stewardship.
Did you know that you are supernatural- It's true. God made you a supernatural being. More importantly, through the Holy Spirit our Saviour grants us access to live in an increasingly supernatural way as we surrender to Him. It is my prayer that through this endeavor you will learn the depth of the supernatural gifts you have been given and the heights of the the supernatural you can attain.
Our theme for 2019 has been VISION.-We have talked about having a vision from God.-A Vision from God--Not fueled by human ambition, vain desires or deceitful lusts, but by the Spirit of God. -Many people have a partial vision.-They have moments of clarity.-This sermon teaches us to have a complete vision.
o was the baby in the manger- What is so special about the baby Jesus- The angel gave the answer.
It is possible to have a supernatural favor with God and man.-How would your life change if you had it--Follow these 6 steps to gain favor with God and man.
Justification is a vital doctrine that explains the beauty and fullness of eternal salvation. Have you been justified-
Propitiation is a unique word.-This old English word is used 3x in the King James Bible. Learn how this word connects with the Old Testament concept of the Day of Atonement and show the beauty of our salvation.
Christians talk a lot about the -will of God.--Why- They Bible teaches us the importance of God's will. This sermon includes the 2 main categories of God's will and 7 things that are God's will for every person.
Christians can be divided into 3 main categories.-In which category do you currently live-
Reconcilation is necessary for salvation and life. Learn about the depth of salvation through this wonderful doctrine. -Also, God has given Believers the ministry of reconciliation. Are you fulfilling your duty-
God has blessed the bus ministries of soul winning churches.-The bus ministry is the greatest evangelistic tool of the last 60 years. -Why is it that so many churches have stopped running the buses- This message explains what kills the bus ministry.
Hardness of part of life. Don't run from it.-Pleasure and comfort are a blessing, but can be used by Satan to turn us away from God. Learn to endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
Salvation is a beautiful story of redemption.-Jesus Christ bought us back from sin and hell with His own blood.-Learn about the beautiful doctrine of Redemption.
The Charity spoken of in 1 Corinthians 13 is necessary for Christian service. What happens if you try to minister without charity-
Believers in Christ are two-fold the children of God. Once through the New Birth and once through Adoption. The New Testament explanations of ADOPTION are thorough and beautiful. Learn the beauty of salvation through the doctrine of adoption.
Jesus paid for you with His precious blood. You belong to Him. Is God getting everything He paid for-
The story of the Prodigal son is famous. It has been preached countless times. This sermon takes a unique approach asking the question - -What if the prodigal never left--
The best way to reach children over the last 50 years has been the BUS MINISTRY.-I love The bus ministry. I am bus kid. My entire family was brought to Christ through the Bus Ministry of the Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Jasonville, IN and its faithful bus workers. -THE BUS MINISTRY WORKS.-Some don't believe in the bus ministry. I understand why. The bus ministry is not for the faint of heart. -It is a complex ministry with a high investment of money and manpower. Nevertheless, the eternal results of the bus ministry are worth the cost.-Here are 3 reasons that every church should consider running a Bus Ministry.
In this series, we are studying the beauty of salvation.-Salvation is beautiful.-God describes salvation in various ways throughout the Scripture to teach us the depth, breadth, and height of His unspeakable gift of eternal life.-Today, we will discuss the most well-known illustration of saving grace.-It has been called--The New Birth-Regeneration-Born-again-We will use the word Conception. -Why--It illustrates the beauty of the doctrine of the New Birth.
God is holy. He desires us to be clean of heart and mind. A pure heart leads to righteous acts. This sermon explains the importance of pureness of heart and how to get it.
Prayer is powerful. -It moves the hand of God.-Did you know there are times when prayer alone is not enough to accomplish the request--It's true.-There is a way to supercharge your prayers with even more power and effectiveness - the discipline of fasting.-Prayer and fasting are incredibly powerful together.
Many People find it difficult to pray. Why is that- Learn why it is difficult to pray and how to pray consistently.
Occasions when God showed people things that changed their lives forever. -We need to see the same truths in God's Word. May they change us like they have countless others.
We live in an opinionated and polarized world. These Bible verses teach us how to deal with people who reject the simple teaching of God's Word. Learn how to help others while sidestepping the distractions.
There will be many times in our lives that God will ask us to do things outside of our comfort zone. We must increase our vision in order to go to the next level of God's will.
We are sinners living in a sin-cursed world full of sinners. -No doubt disagreements will come. -We have all had arguments with friends and loved ones. Remember how bod you feel after an argument- Especially one that doesn't end well.-Learn how to handle disagreements God's way.
Forgiveness is a concept the is fundamental to Christian faith. It is also critical for Christian practice. -We must be forgiven by God. We must forgive others.-There is only one alternative to forgiveness - HELL.
With all of marriage's complexities, you can boil its success down to 2 great needs. Learn what they are in this Bible sermon.
Communication is foundational in every relationship. When you can't talk, the relationship breaks down. Learn good habits of communication in this Bible lesson.
There is no precedent in the Bible for Christians living a life pleasing to the Lord apart from the local church. Our Saviour intends the local church to be the focal point of our lives as we serve the Lord.-What do you know about the church--How does Jesus feel about the church--What is a church to do- -Let's keep church the way Christ intended. It belongs to Him.-Church should be important to you because it is important to your Saviour.
Marriage is a glorious union of man and woman in body and spirit. It is not only a legal contract, but also a spiritual union.-Some people have given up on the concept of marriage. They foolishly believe it to be archaic and unnecessary.-What does the Bible say--This sermon reminds us that marriage was God's idea. It is God's plan for mankind.
PART 2 - God showed Ezekiel a vision of the Temple exposing the secret sins of the heart of Isreal's leaders. Can the same abominations be found among God's people today-
As children grow into adulthood, there are many stages of parenting. A parent must grow in order to help the children as they grow.-You can be a great parent at one stage of life and fail in another if you aren't aware of the natural progression of life. Parents must be flexible and grow in grace as their children grow. The same is true with Christian workers. You can use these tips in ministry.
God showed Ezekiel a vision of the Temple exposing the secret sins of the heart of Isreal's leaders. Can the same abominations be found among God's people today-
As the world gets further away from God, people get more difficult to minister t for Jesus. It is our privilege to take the TRUTH to needy people. But we must do it with wisdom according to God's Word.
Ministry happens when we serve God. What makes a ministry successful- Choose your metrics wisely or you will get off track. These 6 timeless truths are necessary for successful ministry.