Parkway Baptist Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
Pastor Peter Grant
Prayer is foundational in the Christian life. Pastor Michael Battle preaches from James 5 about the importance of prayer and why you need prayer. This sermon challenges believers to be more disciplined in their prayer life.
Guest missionary Jeff Carney preaches from Joshua 1 on Changing Missions in Changing Times.
As we find ourselves being drawn out of the depths, we are naturally disposed to worship the God who provides, whose love is steadfast.
Our pleading for God's mercy must be motivated out of a desire for ourselves to be shown mercy, but also for other to experience that compassion and forgiveness.
The highest priority of God is displaying His glory in the world. Therefore, we should allow His glory to be seen in our lives and circumstances as we live by faith.
Because God’s answer to Habakkuk was not what he expected, he became disappointed and continued to question God. In the same manner, when our expectations for how we think life should go aren’t fulfilled, we begin to question. In order to hold on firmly to our faith, we must let go of our expectations of how God works in situations and in answer to our prayers.
Life is filled with questions isn’t it? Asking how, why and when – helps us probe beneath the surface in order to find satisfying answers. But how do we respond in seasons of silence, darkness, and disappointment? This message introduces the book of Habakkuk and begins by studying Habakkuk's lament - "How Long Will I Cry?"
In Paul's letter to the church at Philippi, he lists several specific desires he has for them as God's church. These desires help us discover how we are to express genuine love to those around us.
Sometimes in the middle of unknown territory we wonder what God is really doing. We want to make progress in our spiritual journey. We must be reminded to stop, back away, and wait on God.
Today, if fear is trying to control and constrict you - then take some advice from Paul (a man who has been there and done that) and listen to what he has to say in 2 Timothy 1:7.
John's second letter gives further warning about the danger of the antichrists. It is imperative that we take note, rise to the challenge, and be on guard to the antichrists all around us.
In the book of 1 John, three tests (2:3–11) have been presented to help the readers be assured of having true fellowship with God. The next part of the letter is very crucial because of the warning that it brings to Christians and their focus.
The word love in the English language is so vague isn’t it? When words are used that carelessly they lose their value. John helps us to see that Christian love is both old and new – this seems to be a conflicting message. The commandment to love one another is not new in time, but it is new in character. Because of Jesus Christ, the old commandment to “love one another” has taken on a new meaning.
Following the weighty and difficult opening paragraph (vs. 1-4) John presents the tests of a vital Christianity in verses 5-10. We claim that we have a walk with God, but can we prove it? The way we handle our sin is evidence of our fellowship with God. Obedience doesn’t save us, but it reflects a changed heart.
An authentic Christian life must find its foundation in the knowledge that Jesus is real, that he lives, and that we can have a relationship with him.
Discover the lessons that we can see from this text as Jesus places an eternal perspective regarding money and possessions. May our financial gifts back to God be a true representation of who we are in Christ and the condition of our heart.
When we realize who we are before God and what He has done for us, we become someone who passes on mercy to others. In this sermon, Pastor Peter Grant walks through the story of the Good Samaritan to help us imagine reaching more people in 2020.
Part One of the Spiritual Friendship series studies the friendship of David and Jonathan from 1 Samuel 18.
What we learn from the life of Mary is that God doesn't always remove the source of our fears and difficulties, but he does always walk with us and gives us the courage to keep going.
For a Christian the “Full Picture of Christmas” was established some 700 years before Jesus’ birth. Isaiah’s prophesy began laying out this true and full picture of what was in store with the birth of Jesus Christ.
Listen to this inspiring testimony given during a Sunday night service of trusting God through life's most difficult and challenging moments.
The topic of the Holy Spirit is an extensive one that is seen from the very beginning of time to the end of the Revelations. A clear danger we run into today is that Christians have tried to copy and paste different passages of the Bible to fit what they want the Holy Spirit to be. Let’s not be known for talent and intellect while forgetting the most important part – the Holy Spirit’s supernatural power working within us and constantly leading us.
The topic of worship is not an argument about styles, genres, or even eras; it must be about the transformation of the heart that causes a lifestyle of praise to God. The beauty of worship is that it looks different from person to person, but the source always remains the same and motivates the heart continually.
Today we live in a time of continual deterioration of Christian values and it is imperative that we understand our God-given purpose. Paul writes this letter to Titus in order to encourage the believers to remain focused in the midst of pagan society that did all it could do to discredit their faith.
Missionary Jeff Carney speaks from Matthew 9:36-38 for Parkway's Missions Emphasis Sunday.
This message from Isaiah 53 was preached in preparation of the celebration of the Lord's Table.
Our society has ransacked the truth. One eternal truth that has been hijacked by the enemy for centuries has to do with our identity found in Jesus Christ. Discover how to embrace your God-given identity in this study of John 10.
In this sermon, we continue to see the impact of the Gospel in the lives of the early church.
Everyone loves and appreciates encouraging words and actions. Encouragement is defined as the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope. When we study the early church and the trouble it faced, we see God brought someone to the church to be an incredible encouragement to the believers.
Something that is growing is always changing. Change is not always easy for people to believe in, but as the Spirit of God is at work change becomes more constant. One of the greatest moments in the early church was when the chief persecutor of the church experienced unstoppable change.
Christ died for us when we were helpless sinners, incapable of saving ourselves. Now those who believe in Jesus are given relief from the power of sin and a new life in Christ.
In the NT church, it was the “religious establishment” who opposed the ministry of Jesus, and then crucified Him, took the same hostile approach to the apostles. The enemy of God and His church has done everything possible to stop the message and mission from impacting others. As we continue to study the Acts of the Apostles we learn and realize that God’s church is the Unstoppable Church.
We see clearly that the world is a broken place and we play a part in fixing it. Knowing Jesus Christ gives us a greater purpose and flames our desire to experience unstoppable courage. In this message, we study the courageous example of Peter and John from Acts 4.
As followers of Jesus Christ, we know that God is always in complete control of every event that happens in our lives. We wholeheartedly trust and believe in His sovereignty. Because of that, we look at daily interruptions and encounters with others that may be unplanned and feel random, but we know from God’s perspective they are not. These unplanned meetings can be opportunities for God to use us when we least expect it.
Loving people is a powerful expression of loving God. This passage of scripture shares with us the story of the early church experiencing growth because of their unstoppable love.
A missional drift easily happens not only in our lives, but also in our churches. God gave us a clear mission to focus on. In this sermon, we learn about a clear, unstoppable message that drives our mission.
In part two of the two part series, Pastor Peter Grant introduces 4 more of the 12 core values of Parkway Baptist Church.
As we study the book of Acts, we discover that all followers of Jesus Christ have been empowered by the Holy Spirit for a mission that is unstoppable. At the end of this message, Pastor Peter Grant presents two of the twelve core values of Parkway Baptist Church.
In part one of the two part series, Pastor Peter Grant introduces the 4 of the 12 core values of Parkway Baptist Church.
In this message, we study the life of Job to discover how to properly respond to others in the darkest moments of life.
Here in Ruth, we not only see a happy ending by man's definition, but more importantly, we see a legacy of faith passed on to the generations to come. By the time we finish the last chapter of the lives that went into the unknown, we see how the great just gets better.
Nothing under His control can ever be out of control. Even through the periods of waiting, God is working behind the scenes on our behalf.
The marriage of Ruth and Boaz is not just a foreigner marrying a respected Jew. It is showing us the picture of the relationship of Jesus Christ with those who trust in Him and belong to His family. He is our Kinsmen Redeemer!
Sometimes we want so desperately for God to change our circumstances – but God wants to change our heart. Boaz describes the life Ruth lives to one that is protected under the wings of the Lord she now follows.
We find it much easier to extend kindness to others when we can see a potential pay-off from the investment of our kindness. Yet true kindness is shown when we extend ourselves to others who, as far as we can see, have nothing to give us in return
When the children of Israel crossed the Jordan River to inhabit the promised land, God commanded them to build altars of remembrance to testify to future generations of God's provision and power. In Joshua 3 and 4, we take a trip to visit this memorial to discover four important takeaways for our lives today.
During one of the darkest times of Israel's history, everyone was doing what was right in their own eyes. Naomi and Ruth learned that even in the most difficult times, God was present and active in their lives. We may never understand the mysteries of God, but we can cling to His promises with confidence.
The book of Ruth, a fairytale like story, which happens to be true begins with a very dark and troubled introduction. Here in the first 5 verses of Ruth is the only time throughout this entire story that God is not addressed, consulted, or even mentioned. That’s the crisis we all should avoid.
Life had not happened the way she had planned it. Ruth was at a major crossroad in her life. In this text, we discover what it looks like to have real commitment and dedication to God in spite of adverse circumstances in life.
In Mark 16:1-8, we see the great hope revealed to the women and then the admonition to tell others that hope was still alive!
So different from the arrival of a king today, the King of kings and Lord of lords arrived to His coronation humbly and riding on a donkey. He is prepared to face His greatest challenge yet, as He completes the redemptive work, which He came to accomplish on our behalf. This story teaches us many incredible truths about people’s reaction to Jesus Christ – rejoicing and praising – that would soon turn to screams of condemnation.
In this sermon, we discover three types of responses to the teachings of Christ. The call to discipleship is a choice of sacrifice and stamina.
Friendship is important as it leads to a vital function of Christians: fellowship. Fellowship is basically the developing and nurturing of relationships built on a common foundation in Christ.
In John 4, Jesus shows us the process of intentional conversations - break down barriers, build relationships, and plant gospel seeds.
The word "intentional' is a key word used in our church culture at Parkway. In the main text of the message, we will see the central theme of three simples verses. We must look to Jesus, who endured the full weight of suffering, and trust in the Father's compassionate providence.
Sometimes in our services we pause in order to hear the story of each other’s conversion and call to follow Jesus Christ. And here in tonight’s text we pull up a chair to hear from Paul as he shares his. This is certainly not a rare thing for Paul as we see him often recounting and talking about his conversion experience (Acts 22 and 26). In this letter Paul is not sharing his testimony just for inspiration and certainly not to point us to himself. He is using this opportunity to refute the claims of people who wanted to undermine his message and he wants it all to point to the God of the Gospel of Grace.
Andrew is only mentioned 12 times in the Bible. We don't have any account of Andrew preaching a dynamic sermon, doing any great miracles, or writing any books we read today. However, without Andrews ministry of "bringing" there would have never been Peter's ministry of preaching. Follow the chain as we see how Andrew connects to the salvation of the Philippian jailer.
If God is present everywhere, why are we more aware of His presence at certain times? Join us as we discover how to enjoy, pursue, and anticipate the presence of God in our lives!
The book of Galatians is the charter of Christian freedom. When considering freedom, there is nothing so exhilarating as knowing that the past is forgotten and new life awaits. Join us in the first message of the series on the book of Galatians.
Mark helps us to see an important element to the work of Jesus - being moved by compassion. As we strive to live like Jesus, we too will live out relational compassion.
James McDonald once said, "Love is relational dynamite - it obliterates all obstacles in its path." Join us as we study John 13 to discover what Jesus taught his followers about how to love.
Jesus was all about relationships! The moments recorded in John 13:1-17 are some of the most precious hours He would have with his disciples before his crucifixion. Instead of wasting his final hours on earth, Jesus showed us what his main focus was.
The thought of living like Jesus can be an overwhelming task when we begin to truly grasp what that looks like. In this message, we set out to discover the power and impact of our true identity found in Christ.
Jesus came so that we could have life abundantly joyful here on earth and eternally wonderful in heaven. We are challenged to live with an eternal mindset - remembering what God as spared us from and letting that motivate us to share Jesus with others who don't know Him yet.
How can we be prepared to rise above the status quo and be committed to pleasing the King of kings with patience and purity in our contaminated and polluted world?
How can we be prepared to rise above the status quo and be committed to pleasing the King of kings with patience and purity in our contaminated and polluted world?
Learn practical Bible helps and tips for saturating the beginning, middle, and end of your day in prayer. Learn to focus on the grace, power, and goodness of God.
Satan has a weapon of mass destruction. What does God's Word have to say about the power, perversity, privacy, and prevention of the Dark Side of the Internet?
All of us must rise to the challenge that Satan wants to destroy every part of who we are. We should take it personally that the enemy is after us and we must choose to follow God’s way rather than man’s.
God sent his son Jesus from all of eternity into morality, from glory into flesh, and from a throne to a manger.
The ultimate hope was born in ultimate humility.
As Christians, we are blessed to have hope in our Savior, Jesus Christ. What are the clear results of that hope?
The tragic stories are many and the truth is we can relate all too well to them. Sometimes we just run out of hope. When we do where can we turn? Build your life on the promises of God. Since His promises are unbreakable, your hope will always be unshakable.
Christmas is a season when many long to find something to hope in. Some hope in charitable acts of kindness. Some hope in peace with all men. Some hope in the nostalgia of Christmas - memories, experiences, cherished moments. As the church, we know where true hope really lies - in one man - Jesus Christ!
Jesus explains what it takes to be a Good Samaritan. Follow along as we study and apply these truths to our lives.
A trap that we easily fall into as followers of Christ is the sense of accomplishment we feel when we “go to church.” Through this message we will see how the gospel devours the lies we tell ourselves. It is our time church - GO!
The evidence of saving faith is a changed life. The Gospel by which we are saved is true. What will you do with it?
God does not allow mediocrity, indifference, apathy, hypocrisy, or insincerity.
What are the lessons from Laodicea that we learn today?
Life as a child of the world and a child of God is strikingly different. What does it mean to be adopted into the family of God?
Jesus said if we have faith the size of a mustard seed, we can move mountains. What's holding back our faith?
Many times in life, we get distracted by our surroundings. At times like those, we must remember to listen for God to speak.
With a crowd of 15,000 hungry people, five loaves and two fishes seem like nothing among so many. But what happens when Jesus is given the "small things"?
As we conclude our study of Haggai, we must take with us three important lessons as we look to what is to come.
Do you ever struggle with comparing your life to someone else's? Learn how we can deal with shattered expectations in our lives.
In order to be a helping Christian, we must be spiritually healthy, have a godly testimony, and have a generous heart.
Truth is so vital to us as Christians. Are you aware of those things that may be drawing you away from the Truth?
Ever struggle to have the right motives when forgiving others? Learn what biblical thoughts should motivate us when forgiving.
Does Satan have a hold on you because you refuse to forgive? Don't give him an advantage!
God's grace causes us to be changed, God's forgiveness causes us to forgive and love, God's peace causes us to be thankful, and God's Word causes us to be transformed!