Colonial Baptist Church of Norwich: Recent Episodes
Colonial Baptist Church
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Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 12:46 - 13:15
The parable of the sower and the soils is actually good news for Christians. Parables actually make truths more difficult to understand. But that’s what they’re for.
Series: People of the Bible
Matthew 9:9
This man left a life of riches rather than gain the world and lose his soul.
Select Scriptures
An often neglected reason for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Lord cares about His name, His glory, and vindication.
Series: People of the Bible
John 1:43-49
God can and does use ordinary people like us. And our problems are not unique.
Series: Romans
Romans 3:1-8
Paul answers objections when some people accused him of teaching strange doctrine.
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 12:33-45
Despite seeing Jesus do something only the Messiah could do, the Pharisees demand Jesus show a sign in the heavens. For some people, no amount of evidence is enough.
Series: People of the Bible
Matthew 4:21
Zebedee, Salome, James, and John were a family in which their faith in Christ was a family affair.
Series: Romans
Romans 2:17-29
The basics of your Christian life must be to hear the word and apply it. Paul’s indicates that to do otherwise dishonors and blasphemes the Lord.
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 12:22-32
The Pharisees scramble to keep power and destroy Jesus, and in doing so destroy themselves. Can people commit the unpardonable sin today? What even is that?
Series: People of the Bible
Luke 6:14
Andrews’ gifts were bringing people to Jesus behind the scenes and being behind the scenes himself.
Series: Romans
Romans 2:1-16
God gives sinners time to repent and to despise this goodness he shows to them is to despise God himself.
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 12:15-21
The style of ministry that Jesus builds is contrary to the ways of the “wise and prudent”.
Series: People of the Bible
Luke 6:14
When a man’s strengths are the just his weaknesses used rightly
Series: Romans
Romans 1:16-32
Righteousness is revealed from faith to faith, but the reprobate mind is revealed from debauchery to debauchery
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 12:1-14
Jesus defends God’s sabbath against the Pharisees who made law where there was no law
Series: People of the Bible
Mark 1:2-14
Was this a shallow, wilderness wild man, or a doctrinally deep man of principle?
Matthew 6:16-18
What should you know if someone asks you if you’re giving up something for Lent? What should you know if someone asks you if you’re giving up something for Lent? What is the basis for these ritual holidays and is it biblical? Should we be doing these?
Series: People of the Bible
Matthew 5:38-39
Would Jesus have a problem with you defending yourself or going to war?
Series: Romans
Romans 1:7-15
What makes someone “called” to be a saint? Complex doctrine surrounding a single phrase in Romans 1:7
Series: People of the Bible
Mark 6:34-44
Many today accuse Jesus of being a socialist. Does the Bible support this? What did Jesus believe about wealth redistribution, taxes, and personal responsibility?
Series: Romans
Romans 1:1-6
God’s grace gives not only salvation but calling and purpose. The Gospel may be good news but it is not new.
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 11:13-24
What dispensation was it during Jesus’ ministry? And are their different “levels of hell”?
Series: Romans
Romans 1:1-7
How did the book of Romans come to be, and what is its character and purpose?
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 11:1-12
The doubt and opposition of Jesus begins. And it starts with an unexpected doubter.
Series: People of the Bible
Hebrews 4:15
Could Jesus have sinned and just chose not to? What is the impeccability of Christ?
Matthew 18:23-35
Should we really forgive someone even when they remain unrepentant? What does a failure to forgive mean for the Christian? And is 1 John 1:9 unlimited in scope for the Christian? Is there a time that God will not forgive us?
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 10:26-42
Jesus expresses intentionality in coming for the purpose of division. But what do these intentions mean?
Series: People of the Bible
Mark 9:17-19
Was Jesus stoic or pleasant to be around? Did he laugh or joke? Was he soft spoken? Does the Bible give any answers on these things?
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 6:18-24
Prayer is the conclusion to the book of Ephesians.
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 10:19-26
Jesus gives the disciples a promise, but is that promise also for us?
Series: People of the Bible
Colossians 2:1-3
Should we care about the hypostatic union?
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 6:17
The primary weapon for the Christian is the Bible. Can we use it against enemies who do not believe the Bible?
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 10:11-18
Jesus sends the disciples like sheep among wolves. And they will stand in judgement over the most religious Jews in Israel.
Series: People of the Bible
John 20:26-28
Jesus not only showed He was God, He claimed it of Himself, and His followers knew it about Him.
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 6:17
Assurance of one’s salvation and protection of the mind make for effective Christian soldiers
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 10:3-10
Shallow Bible interpretation often leads Christians to hold methods in high regard that the Bible nowhere actually commands.
Series: People of the Bible
Isaiah 53:2
Do the historical accounts of Jesus’ appearance have any truth to them? What does the Bible say?
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 6:16
When a Christians sins, it is not primarily a crisis of morals, but a crisis of faith. How is it that faith is a protection for the Christian?
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 10:1-4
Twelve ordinary men who the Lord used in extraordinary ways.
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 6:15
The Gospel is how we advance of the battlefield of this world. How should we be prepared?
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 9:32-38
What did Jesus mean when he said the harvest is plenteous and the laborers few?
Series: People of the Bible
Galatians 4:4
We would not be redeemed if Jesus had not come in the flesh.
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 6:14
Righteous living is the protection of the Christians virtue and credibility.
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 9:26-31
Jesus fulfills prophecy and divine purposes that do not accord with the timing of men.
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 6:13-14
The first piece of the armor of God is truth. What harm is done by not putting it on?
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 9:18-26
Jesus heals a woman, raises a dead girl, and ejects a faithfulness bunch from a house.
Series: People of the Bible
Luke 1:5 ff
A couple committed to righteousness and prayer can be used of God for great things.
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 6:10-12
How will you stand against the wiles of the devil?
“The devil doesn’t waste his ammunition on nominal Christians.”
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 9:14-17
John’s disciples ask Jesus an honest question about rituals.
Series: People of the Bible
Daniel 2:36-39
Departing from the normal People of the Bible characters, we survey the people, groups, and events of the 400 Silent Years.
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 6:5-9
Is the Bible “pro-slavery”? The short answer is no. But why did it not call for it’s immediate abolition? Was there a higher goal? Also, what does this mean for when you go to work tomorrow?
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 9:9-13
Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for not knowing their own Bibles well enough.
Series: People of the Bible
Malachi 1:1-3
The Old Testament closes with a series of hard-hitting questions from a prophet seeking to shake up the nation.
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 9:1-9
Jesus has power on earth to forgive sins, and proves it.
Series: People of the Bible
Zechariah 1:1-4
A prophet who gave his life in a temple he rallied the people to build.
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 6:4
Ways we provoke our children, and why it matters to do right by them.
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 8:28-34
An examination of the nature of demons, the authority of Jesus, and the extent to which Jesus would travel for one individual.
Series: People of the Bible
Haggai 1:1-2
A prophet encourages a nation to finish what they started.
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 6:2
An examination of why children should honor their parents and how adults can honor parents who might not have raised them scripturally.
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 8:24-27
An examination of why we struggle to believe the things we already believe.
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 6:1
Biblical and practical reasons to obey your parents.
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 8:18-22
Jesus explains what it means to follow him truly
Series: People of the Bible
Esther 4:8 ff
How tragedy shapes us for God’s grand purpose
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 5:25-33
What does loving one’s wife look like?
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 8:14-17
The connection between Isaiah 53 and healing
Series: People of the Bible
Ezra 1:1-7
Nehemiah was a man of prayer and integrity. He was also one tough man who stood on principle and got things done.
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 5:21-24
Feminism has been a destructive force on the family and has misled millions about the Bible.
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 7:13-29
Why easy-believism and large church can’t stand the test of Scripture
Series: People of the Bible
Ezra 7:1-11
Ezra was a man with the Lord’s hand upon him… and it was because he prepared his heart.
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 5:18-20
Demystifying the filling of the Spirit
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 7:6-12
Did Jesus plagiarize Matthew 7:12 from eastern religions?
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 5:15-17
Making the most of life is not checking things off your bucket list, but rather redeeming the time we have here for the Lord’s holy purposes. But first, we must know them.
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 7:6-11
What did Jesus mean with these two rather unflattering illustrations?
Series: People of the Bible
Isaiah 45:1-7
An infinity wise God sets up rulers of which we often don’t approve. But He still knows best.
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 5:5-14
Walking as children of light means not being partakers with those who’s life is characterized by routine disobedience to the Lord.
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 7, Romans 14
We cannot make a matter of conscience a matter of law, and we cannot make a Bible precept into a matter of liberty.
Series: People of the Bible
Daniel 5
Strange happenings at the interim king’s irreverent party. He saw the handwriting on the wall.
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 5:3-4
What is conduct becoming of a Christian, and what is not?
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 7:1-5
Are they ways in which we judge improperly?
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 5:1-2
Following Jesus into self-sacrificial love
Series: People of the Bible
Obadiah 1:1-21
A man of whom we know little more than his name, was used to record a lesson for the nations.
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 4:30-32
When Christians grieve the Spirit, the devil wins, the church is ineffective, and the people of God are chastened.
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 6:25-34
How is it that a Christian can take no thought for tomorrow but also prepare wisely for the future?
Series: People of the Bible
Ezekiel 2:3-6
Introduction to the ministry Ezekiel faced and the unique things God showed him.
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 4:29
What type of heart manifests in corrupt communication? What type manifests grace to the hearer?
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 6:19-24
What are the risks of earthly wealth? What does earthly wealth say about a person, if anything?
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 4:28-29
Biblical governing principles for our speech
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 4:25-27
Putting away the most common Christian lie - hypocrisy
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 6:9-13
A simple explanation of the Lord’s prayer and what it is not
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 6:5-8
Learning the habit of prayer without ritualism
Series: People of the Bible
When people hate you for giving them Scripture
Jeremiah 1:1-10
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 4:11-16
God’s gift of gifted men for the perfecting of the saints
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 6:1-4
That Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 4:7-10
Spiritual gifts in the body of Christ
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 5:44-48
Love thine enemies or hate with perfect hatred?
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 4:4-6
The unity of the Trinity reflected in the body of Christ
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 5:40-43
Only as the Savior is allowed to live through the Christian can injustice, inconvenience, and income be handled with excessive virtue. This is called being a “second mile Christian”.
Family Bible Conference
Should a Christian fear meeting Jesus at the Bema Seat?
1 Corinthians 3:9
The importance of communication and healthy relationships in the home and in the church.
James 1:18
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 4:4-6
One Spirit, one Lord, one God the Father of all.
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 3:20-21
Unto Him be glory in the church throughout all ages
Series: People of the Bible
A humble man in the midst of a people of unclean lips
Isaiah 1:18
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 2:21-22
How is God’s building (the Church) fitly framed together? And how does it function?
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 2:19-21
We are blessed because we have a solid foundation for what we believe and why we believe it. We are blessed to be a part of something that has withstood the test of time and yet continues to persevere, all because Jesus Christ is our Chief Corner Stone on which our faith is built.
Series: People of the Bible
Josiah - turn not the to right hand nor to the left.
2 Kings 22:1-2
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 2:15-18
The blessing of access to the attention of God.
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 5:17-18
What is the Christian’s relationship to the Law? What is the purpose of the Law?
Series: People of the Bible
Why did Jehoshaphat fail to pass his faith to his son?
1 Kings 22:14
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 2:11-14
Does the Bible teach that we should specialize on Jewish evangelism? And, what is Jerusalem syndrome?
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 5:13-16
What does it mean to be “salt” and “light”?
Series: People of the Bible
God blinds an army and opens a young man’s eyes.
2 Kings 6:8
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 2:8-9
“By grace through faith and that not of yourselves” means what it says.
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 5:6-7
How does pursuing righteousness make one happy?
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 2:1-10
How “dead” is spiritually dead, and why does it matter?
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 5:1-5
What are the beatitudes, and what do they mean?
Series: People of the Bible
Jehu had zeal to do what the Lord commissioned him to do. However, where was his heart?
2 Kings 9:1-7
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 1:22-23
An introduction to the concept of the New Testament church. Local? Universal? Does it matter?
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 4:12-25
Was Jesus a unifying figure? And do miracles still happen? The answers might not be what you think.
Series: People of the Bible
What can Asa teach us about relying on the Lord?
1 Kings 15:9-14
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 1:18-23
The Lord wants us enlightened about the raw power He employed to reconcile depraved sinners to a holy God.
Series: People of the Bible
Lessons from Elijah’s interactions, his high points, and his low points
1 Kings 17:1
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Ephesians 1:15-17
We are so blessed that we can know the Creator of the universe personally.
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Series: People of the Bible
Lessons from Ahab and his disastrous marriage to Jezebel
1 Kings 16:29-33
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
The Holy Spirit, as the earnest of our inheritance verifies, protects, and guarantees our salvation.
Ephesians 1:13-14
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Matthew 3:13-14
Was John the Baptist theologically deep? Also, how is it he was filled with the Holy Ghost from his mother’s womb?
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
We have an inheritance and we are an inheritance
Ephesians 1:11-12
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
There was a man sent from God whose name was John.
Matthew 3
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Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
Learning of the mystery of a future gathering for believers
Ephesians 1:8-10
Series: People of the Bible
Learning lessons from the angst of Shimei and the grace of Barzillai
2 Samuel 16:5
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
Mary and Joseph Obeyed
The virgin birth is emphasized, the fulfillment of prophecy apparent, and Joseph’s obedience is observed.
Matthew 1:18
Adam’s History of the Bible Chart
Ephesians: Blessed for a Purpose
We’re blessed to be redeemed and forgiven.
Ephesians 1:7-8
Series: Matthew, Jesus is King
The titles of Jesus and the importance of the genealogies
Matthew 1:1
Series: People of the Bible
A little known but heroic priest in a network of spies
1 Kings 1:28-32
What does it mean to be predestinated unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ? And how does this make us accepted in the beloved?
Ephesians 1:5-6
Series: People of the Bible
David’s tragic decision and the fallout from it that caused familial chaos for the rest of his days.
2 Samuel 9:1
Series: People of the Bible
A short examination of the theological and historical importance of the covenant God made with David.
2 Samuel 4:4
How blessed are we? We are so blessed that God has chosen us before the foundation of the world.
Ephesians 1:3-4
The inter-testimental period leading up to the revelation of Jesus Christ, and the context and character of the Gospels themselves.
Matthew 1:1
A textual look at the Lord’s Supper — the who, what, where, why, when, and how.
HANDOUT
Many Christians tend to extremes of doctrine and practice in effort to be more than right. But when does that become wrong?
1 Cor 9:18
An introduction to the book of Ephesians and the lead-up to the blessings we enjoy as those who are in Christ.
Ephesians 1:1-3
The intertestimental period leading up to the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 1:1
Inter-Testamental Period Chart
Printable Chart
Can I please God with my Life? No, not if I have no resilience.
Series: Can I Please God with My Life?
Luke 9:57
Series: Things that Christians Fight About
A look at Halloween from a Biblical perspective.
Can I please God with my Life? Yes, If I'm a truthful Christian.
Series: Can I Please God with My Life?
Proverbs 12:22
Can I please God with my Life? No, not if I’m a sloth.
Series: Can I Please God with My Life?
Genesis 2:15
Can I please God with my Life? Not if I am full of pride.
Series: Can I Please God with My Life?
Proverbs 16:18
Can I please God with my Life? Not if I don’t have a good grasp on forgiveness.
Series: Can I Please God with My Life?
Psalm 103:10-12
Can I please God with my Life? Not if I’m always feeling defeated and helpless.
Series: Can I Please God with My Life?
Revelation 12
Can I please God with my Life? Yes, but only if you give God and His Word you implicit trust.
Series: Can I Please God with My Life?
Ephesians 6:12
Can I please God with my life? Not if I’m mimicking the world.
Series: Can I Please God with My Life?
Romans 12:1-2
A sermon series on practical sanctification so that we might please the Lord in this life.
Mark 8
We begin a new series in the book of Job.
Understanding suffering with God's sovereignty in view.