By the Word Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
The sermon grapples with loss and the importance of pursuing a life rooted in faith amidst personal grief, drawing a contrast between superficial pursuits and genuine connection with God. It emphasizes that true satisfaction and protection come from fearing the Lord and loving Him, leading to a life of service and a rejection of spiritual laziness. Drawing from Proverbs and New Testament passages, the message underscores that a heart filled with love for God will naturally lead to zealous action and a rejection of worldly distractions, ultimately finding purpose and protection in Him.
The sermon examines the significance of baptism, emphasizing that it should follow genuine repentance and faith in Christ, not precede it. Drawing from Acts 19, the message cautions against pseudo-baptism—being baptized without a transformed heart—and highlights the importance of understanding baptism as a sign of fellowship with Christ, a response to His saving work, and a public declaration of faith, rather than a means of achieving personal comfort or external approval. Ultimately, the speaker urges listeners to examine their own baptismal experiences and to ensure their lives reflect a commitment to Christ, warning against the dangers of prioritizing numbers over genuine conversion and advocating for a church that prioritizes soul care over superficial displays of religious activity.
This sermon was preached in Spanish and translated into English by Pastor Jonathan Murdock while it was being preached.
A sermon originally preached by Andrew Gray, the Scottish Covenanter, and published in his book, -Loving Christ and Fleeing Temptation.- The outline is his- the meat on the bones is largely his with some thoughts from the preacher.
For mature audiences only. The Procedure, directed and written by Laura Klassen, voice over by Kevin Sorbo, music by Aaron Fullan, production by Loor.tv -Jon Speed-. The true story of an ultrasound tech who witnessed a second trimester abortion and quit his job. www.CHOICE42.com
An important answer to the Reformed tendency to ignore the dangers of alcohol from an abstinence viewpoint.
Exposition dealing with the perseverance of the saints that we are dealing with in John 10-28-30.
Our pastor's first sermon since his sabbatical and the first sermon of the new year, 2021.
The woes God pronounced on the nation of Babylon paralleled with the woes of the lost, with special application to the children of our church.
Two lessons on waiting on God while Habakkuk waits on His answer to, -Why Does God Use the Wicked--
An introduction to the series on Habakkuk. Focuses much on the history of Jehoiakim in Jeremiah.
A warm sermon preached in honor of our Pastor Randall Easter's 20th anniversary at FBC Briar. Brett and Randall have been best friends for many years.
An evangelistic sermon preached on the 20th Anniversary of Pastor Randall Easter at FBC Briar.
A powerful sermon on the theme of Trusting the Lord- especially relevant during our present COVID-19 pandemic.