Hoschton Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
Hoschton Baptist Church
Beginning sermon of the The Magnificent Seven Series given by Pastor Cory Sexton on May 26, 2024
Sunday evening sermon given by guest preacher Zach Watson of Refresh-Restore Ministries.
Sunday morning sermon given by Pastor Derek Scoggins on July 30, 2023.
Passage: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15
We hope you enjoy the singing from our visiting group from Vision Baptist Missions and the Our Generation Training Center.
Following the singing is a message from Ty Pepperdine from Vision Baptist Missions.
Sunday morning sermon given by Pastor Cory Sexton on June 11, 2023.
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Sunday morning sermon given by Pastor Cory Sexton on April 02, 2023
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Sunday Morning sermon given by Pastor Cory Sexton on March 26, 2023
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Sunday Morning Sermon given by Pastor Cory Sexton on March 19, 2023
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Sunday morning sermon given by Pastor Cory Sexton on Marcy 12, 2023
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Sunday morning sermon given by Pastor Cory Sexton on March 05, 2023
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Sunday morning sermon given by Pastor Cory Sexton on February 26, 2023
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Part 2 of the message Where Does it All Begin given by Pastor Cory Sexton on February 19, 2023
3D Christianity - Sermon #1 given by Pastor Cory Sexton on February 12, 2023
Where Does It All Begin?
Ephesians 5:1-2, 4:17-24
I. We Must Follow God vs. 1
A. Mimic-Imitate as a child imitates his father
II. We Must Love Like Christ vs. 2
A. Walk Like Christ
B. Give Like Christ
III. We Must Put Off the Old Man vs 4:17-22
A. The Former Way of Life is Gone
B. It was Corrupt According to Deceitful, Wicked Desires
IV. We Must Be Renewed (Regenerated) in the Spirit of Our Mind
V. We Must Put On the New Man vs. 24-25
A. Righteousness
B. Holiness
C. Truth
Sunday Sermon given by Pastor Cory Sexton on January 29, 2023
It's Time to Take a Towel
John 13:1-17
I. The Context is Apparent vs. 1-3
II. The Consideration is Action (Serve-Servant-Service) vs. 4-5
III. The Contentious Apostle vs. 6-9 (Controlling Servant)
IV. The Confession of Agreement vs. 10-11
V. The Consummate Application vs. 12-17
A. We should serve one another vs. 12-4
B. The servant is not greater than his master vs. 16
C. We will be happy when we do vs. 17
Sunday Morning Sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on January 22, 2023
An Admonition for New Testament Living
I. The Assessment vs. 1-10
A. The Calendar
B. The Children
C. The Character
II. The Assignment vs. 11-23, 25-27
III. The Accomplisher vs. 24
IV. The Amen vs. 28
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on January 18, 2023
The Challenge of Decision
Joshua 24:14-28
I. The Imperative is common to the whole of Scripture vs. 14-15
A. Fear the Lord
B. Serve the Lord
C. Choose the Lord
II. The Intentions are consistent with the willing Saint
III. The Instructions are contemporary to the working Servant
A. Choose the Lord vs. 15
B. Abandon strange gods vs. 19-20
C. Incline your heart to the Lord vs. 23
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on January 01, 2023
Wonders Among Us!
Joshua 3:1-5
I. Actively Seek Christ vs. 3a
II. Obediently Pursue Christ vs. 3b
III. Patiently Follow Christ vs. 4
IV. Appropriately Prepare for Christ vs. 5
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on December 25, 2022
Peace Embraced
John 14:27
I. A Promise to Live Through
II. A Purpose to Live By
III. A Present to Live Within
IV. A Presence to Live Beside
Sunday sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on December 18, 2022
Joy Experienced
John 15:1-11
I. The Sufficiency of Joy is found in Christ vs. 9-11
A. Continue in His live
B. Keep His commandments
II. The Sign of Joy is the Presence of Fruit (Fruit Remains) vs. 8
III. The Stability of Joy is abiding in Christ vs. 1-7
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on December 11, 2022
Love Expressed
John 3:16-17
I. A Timeless Love
II. A Tested Love
III. A Tried Love
IV. A Triggering Love
V. A True Love
Sunday Morning Sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on December 04, 2022
Part One of our Four Part Advent of Christ Series
Hope Embodied
Isaiah 9:2-7
I. The Effect Brought by His First Advent vs. 2
II. The Event Which Began His First Advent vs. 6a
III. The Effort Bequeathed in His First Advent vs. 6b
IV. The Establishment Promised in His Second Advent vs. 6c-7a
V. The Energy to Perform vs. 7b
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on November 27, 2022
Only the Redeemer Can Break the Cycle
Ruth 1-4
I. The Period 1:1a
II. The Problem 1:1b-2
III. The Plague 1:3-5
IV. The Process 1:6-22a
V. The Proverb 1:22
VI. The Paradox 2:2-20
VII. The Promise 2:1, 2:20b, 3:12-13, 4;1-10
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on November 20, 2022
Reasons for Thanksgiving
Psalm 30
I. From Death unto Deliverance vs. 1-4
II. From Despair unto Dancing vs. 5-11a
III. From Sadness into Gladness vs. 11b
IV. From Silence unto Singing vs. 12
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on November 13, 2022
The Necessity of Authority
Judges 19-21
I. The Need for Proper Authority which determines Societal Norms
II. The Need for a Personal Authority which defines Self Responsibilities
III. The Need for Public Authority which details Systems of Right (laws)
IV. The Need for Protective Authority which defends the Susceptible
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on November 06, 2022
Elements of an Idolatrous Society
Judges 17-18
I. Perversions Concerning Morality
A. Moral Decline 17:2
B. Moral Relativism 17:6, 18:1
C. Moral Pollution 18:17-26
II. Perversions Concerning Religiosity
A. Blended Beliefs 17:3-4
B. Compromised Chapel 17:5a
C. Polluted Priesthood 17:5b, 17:7-12, 18:3-6, 18:20
III. Perversions Concerning Eternity
A. False Hope of the Religious Man 17:13
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on October 23, 2022
The Unappreciated Authority Held by Samson
Judges 13-16
I. His Designation at Birth 13:5
II. His Dynamic Aptitude
III. His Disability (Disobedience)
IV. His Disqualifying Defeat 16:20-21
V. His Disappointing Death 16:26-30
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on October 09, 2022
The Unlikely Authority of Jephthah
Judges 10-12
Hebrews 11:32-34
I. Mighty Man of Valor vs. 1a
II. Marked Man of Vileness vs. 1b
III. Made Man of Vanity vs. 3
IV. Measured Man of Verity vs. 7-27
V. Moved Man of Valiance vs. 29-31
VI. Motivated Man of Victory vs. 32-33
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on October 02, 2022
The Compassionate Father
Luke 15:11-32
I. The Rebellious Son vs. 12-16
II. The Repentant Son vs. 17-20a
III. The Restored Son vs. 20b-22
IV. The Resentful Son vs. 25-28a, 29-10
V. The Receptive Father vs. 20, 22-24, 28, 31
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on September 25, 2022
The Will of God
Galatians 1:3-5
I. That you know the Grace of God vs. 3
II. That you receive the Gift of God vs. 4a
III. That you experience the Guarantee of God vs. 4b
IV. This is the Goal of God vs. 4c
V. Unto the Glory of God vs. 5
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on September 18, 2022
God's Call
Matthew 16:24-28, Mark 8:34-38
I. The Open Call vs. 24a (Mark 8:34a)
II. The Order Commanded vs. 24 b (Mark 8:34b)
A. The Investment - Remove Self
B. The Indication - Requires Sacrifice
C. The Imitation - Readily Serve
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on September 04, 2022
Life: Through the Lens of Faith
Psalm 23
I. The Sufficiency of life. With the Lord we have all that we need. vs. 1
II. The Satisfaction of life. With the Lord we are never lost. vs. 2-3
III. The Solace of life. With the Lord we have peace. vs. 4
IV. The Substance of life. With the Lord we experience grace. vs. 5
V. The Surety/Security of life. With the Lord we are never alone. vs. 6
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on August 28, 2022
The Usurped Authority of Abimelech
Judges 9
I. The Immediate Betrayal 8:33-35
II. The Insidious Portrayal 9:1-2
III. The Inclination Relayed 9:3
IV. The Indecent Event 9:5
V. The Illustrative Prophecy 9:19-20
VI. The Insurrection Movement 9:23-34
VII. The Ignominious End 9:53-55
VIII. The Ironic Result 9:56-57
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on August 21, 2022
Misplaced Authority
Judges 8:22-35
I. A Leading Opportunity vs. 21b-22a
II. A Lucrative Offer vs. 22b
III. A Laughable Opinion vs. 22c
IV. A Legitimate Observation vs. 23
V. A Likely Outcome vs. 24-17, 29-31
A. Gideon is tempted by possessions
B. Gideon is responsible for a twisted priesthood/idolatry
C. Gideon is tainted by many wives
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on August 14, 2002
Gideon - Insecure Obedience
Judges 6:12-23
I. Gideon sees Israel as a victim of God's Sovereignty vs. 12-13
II. Gideon sees himself without any value, worth, or ability vs. 14-15
III. Gideon sees the Lord and His presence with eyes of a skeptic vs. 16-17
IV. Gideon sees himself and his position as vulnerable to God vs. 22-23
V. Gideon holds a validation view of God's commands vs. 37-40
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on August 07, 2022
Reluctant Obedience
Judges 4-5
I. The Resolve of Deborah 4:4-7, 9-14
II. The Reluctance of Barak 4:8
III. The Ruin of Jabin 4:23-24
IV. The Reward of Barak 4:22, Heb. 11:32
V. The Rejoicing of Deborah 5:1
Sunday morning sermon given by Bro. Derek Scoggins on July 31, 2022
What Great Faith Can Do
Luke 8:40-56
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The Approach of Jairus
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The Arch of the Sick Woman
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The Arrival of The Master
Comparisons
Jairus was a rich leader; the woman was named and unclean.
Jairus begged openly; the woman sought secretly.
The daughter lived 12 years; the woman spent 12 years sick.
Jairus expected effort from Jesus; the sick woman expected nothing.
Jesus immediately responded to the woman; Jairus got his response after a delay.
Jairus’s daughter raised secretly; the woman healed publicly.
Jairus had faith; the woman had Great Faith
Conclusions
Jesus shows grace to those whom approach him in faith
The sick woman’s Great Faith, and her action on it, achieved a miracle in her life
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on July 24, 2022
Finding Strength in Your Weakness
Judges 3:1-9
I. Othniel was chosen because he had a name Judges 3:9-11
II. Ehud was chosen but he was in the minority Judges 3:12-23
III. Gideon was chosen but he was cowardly Judges 6:11-14
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on July 17, 2022.
Incomplete Obedience
Setting the Stage for the Cycle
Judges 1:27-36
I. Incomplete Obedience reveals a Lack of Confidence vs. 1-3
II. Incomplete Obedience reveals in a Lack of Commitment vs. 6-7
III. Incomplete Obedience results in a Loss of Courage vs. 17-19
IV. Incomplete Obedience results in Lawless Collaboration vs. 22-26
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on July 10, 2022
This is the beginning of our new series in Judges
Identifying the Cycle
Judges 2:16-19
I. The Corporate or National Problem of Drifting
A. Gullible Compromise vs. 2-6
B. Generational Collapse vs. 7-10
C. Godless Culture vs. 11-13
D. General Condemnation vs. 14-16
E. Grievous Cycle vs. 17-19
II. The Confidential or Personal Problem of Drifting
A. A Private Resistance to Devotion
B. A Personal Resentment of Holiness
C. A Passive Reaction to Worldliness
D. A Public Rebellion to Righteousness
Midweek Bible Study given by Rev. Cory Sexton on July 06, 2022
This is the beginning of the series Specific Leadership. We will be looking at the life of Joshua and Leadership on Display during this study.
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on July 03, 2022
Calling: The Member's Responsibility
Ephesians 4:1-6 (Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12)
I. The Veracity of Universal Gifting Eph. 4:7, Romans 12:3
II. The Valid Origin of the Gifts Eph. 4:7-11a, 1 Cor. 12:4-6
III. The Variety of Potential Gifts Romans 12:6-8
IV. The Vital Purpose of the Gifts Eph. 4:12-16
Sunday sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on June 26, 2022
Body Position: The Member's Place
1 Corinthians 12:12-27
I. The Body owns a Holy Designation - Organism vs. 12-4, 27
II. The Body offers a Habitat for Diversity vs. 15-19
III. The Body offers a Harmony of Dependence vs. 20-14
IV. The Body offers a Hedge of Dedication vs. 25-26
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on June 19, 2022
Unity, This Pastor's Dream
Psalm 133
I. The Defining Qualities of Unity
Unity of the Brethren is Good
Unity of the Brethren is Pleasant
II. The Details Concerning Unity
Unity is Expressed in Dwelling
Unity is Marked by Togetherness
III. The Desirable Effects of Unity
Sunday evening sermon give by Bro. Dwayne Carroll from New Life Baptist Church in Statham, GA
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on May 08, 2022.
Passage: Romans 10:9-13
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on May 01, 2022
The Role of a Believer
John 21:15-22
I. We must be faithful to accomplish the work - Our function vs. 15-17
II. We must be faithful to achieve the walk - Our finish vs. 18-19
III. We must be faithful to attend to the war - Our focus vs. 20-22
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on April 24, 2022
The Peach, The Palms, The Preachers, and The Plan
John 20:19-21
I. Salute of Consolation vs. 19
II. Signs of Conquest vs. 20a
III. Sigh of Comfort vs. 20b
IV. Stated Command vs. 21
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on April 10, 2022
Jesus Did
John 18 & 19
I. Jesus Betrayed 18:5
II. Jesus Bound 18:12
III. Jesus Berated 18:22
IV. Jesus Beaten 19:1
V. Jesus Belittled 19:2-5
VI. Jesus Beheld 19:14
VII. Jesus Bearing 19:17
VIII. Jesus Buried 19:42
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on April 03, 2022
Plainly Speaking
John 16:29-33
Proclamation of Directness
I. The Place Defined - In the World
II. The Problem Declared - You shall have Tribulation
III. The Prompt Delivered - but be of Good Cheer
IV. The Promise Divine - I have overcome the World
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on March 27, 2022
Closer to the Vine
John 15: 1-11
I. The Relevance of the Vine vs. 1
A. The Genuine Vine
B. The Old Vine or the Vine of the Past
C. The Fine of the Future
D. The Present Vine
II. The Vine's Relationship to the Branch vs. 2-6
A. The Vine is Life Giving vs. 2,4,6
B. The Husbandman is Cleansing vs. 2,3
C. The Husbandman is Supporting vs. 3
D. The Husbandman is Pruning vs. 2,6
III. The Responsibility of the Branch vs. 5-6
A. Fruit Bearing - Production vs. 2
B. More Fruit Bearing - Which is Growth vs. 2
C. Much Fruit Bearing - Which is Increase vs. 5
IV. The Results of Abiding vs. 7-11
A. Productive Prayer vs. 7
B. Perpetual Fruit vs. 8
C. Perennial Joy vs. 11
Sunday Morning Sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on March 20, 2022
Jesus, The Comforting Messiah
John 14:1-6
I. The Direct Command to the Believer vs. 1
A. Be not distressed: Maintain your Faith through the Word
B. Be not discouraged: Maintain Function in Your Walk
C. Be not distracted: Maintain Your Focus despite the World
II. The Dual Covenant with the Believer vs. 2b-3b
A. "I go to prepare a place for you."
B. "I will come again, and receive you unto myself."
III. The Divine Compass for all vs. 6
A. I am the way - The Pathway that leads unto Justification
B. I am the truth - The Pillar of Fire that directs us unto Sanctification
C. I am the life - The Provision that carries us unto Glorification
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on March 13, 2022
The Purpose of Christ First Coming
John 12:44-50
I. Christ came as a Revelation of God vs. 44-46
A. He is the (definite article) Revelation of the Father
B. He is the (definite article) Revelation of Light
II. This Revelation was for our Salvation, not our condemnation vs. 47
A. Not for Judgment
B. But for Justification
III. The Rejection of the revelation is our Condemnation vs. 48-49
A. Rejecting Him we reject the Word
B. Rejecting Him we reject the Father
IV. The Result of this decision will be Eternal vs. 50
A. Accept and receive Eternal Life
B. Reject and receive Eternal Condemnation
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on March 06, 2022
Oh How He Loves You and Me
John 11:17-39
I. The Sisters Held and Identical Anticipation of Christ vs. 1-4, 21, 32
II. Martha's Approach was very Practical and Proactive vs. 20-27
A. Her approach was Deliberate vs. 20
B. Her approach was Direct vs. 21
C. Her faith was Undiminished vs. 22
D. Her faith was Doctrinal vs. 24
E. Her faith was Devoted vs. 27
III. Mary's Approach was very Passionate and Reactive vs. 29-32
A. Her approach was Desperate and Evocative
B. Her approach was Demonstrative and Emotional
IV. The Sisters received an Identical Answer from Christ vs. 43-44
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on February 27, 2022.
Three Perspectives of Christ
John 10:1-18
I. The Personal Attributes of a True Shepherd vs. 105
A. Enter by the Door
B. Recognized by the Porter
C. Recognized by the Sheep
D. Goes out before the Sheep
II. The Provisions Afforded by the Door of the Sheep vs. 6-10
A. Life - Salvation
B. Liberty - Freedom (go in and out)
C. Liberality - Abundance
III. Personal Actions of the Good Shepherd vs. 11-18
A. Gives His Life for the Sheep
B Knows the Sheep by Name (is known by the sheep)
C. Knows the Father (is known by the Father)
D. Takes up His life again
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on February 20, 2022
I See, Said the Blind Man; as he picked up his hammer and saw
John 9:39-41
I. The Savior's Purpose Revealed vs. 39
II. The Sinner's Patronizing Response vs. 40
III. The Savior's Pointed Rebuke vs. 41a
IV. The Sinner's Painful Reality vs. 41b
Sunday sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on February 13, 2022
A True Disciple
John 8:31-32
I. If ye continue in my Word - The Conditional Statement
II. Then ye are my Disciples Indeed - The Comprehensive Statement
III. And ye shall know the Truth - The Covenant Statement
IV. And the truth shall make you free - The Conclusive Statement
Winter Bible Conference Message given by Dr. Kenny Kuykendall on February 06, 2022.
Nehemiah 1:4-6
Sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on February 06, 2022
You Can Have This or You Can Have That
John 8:1-11
I. She is Caught in the Act - Her Guilt is without Question vs. 4
II. She is Condemned by the Law - The Consequence is without Quarrel vs. 5
III. She is Compared to the Accuser - Commonality is without Query vs. 7-9
IV. Her sentence is Commuted by the Savior - God's Grace is without Qualification vs. 10-11
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on January 30, 2022.
The Folly of Failure at the Feast
John 7:1-4
I. Facts about Feast
A. There are Seven
B. They are Legitimate
C. They are all Historical and Typical
II. The Folly of this Feast
A. His Brethren
B. The Jews
C. The Hearers
III. The Function of this Feast
IV. The Failure of this Feast
Sunday message given by Rev. Cory Sexton live on Facebook on January 16, 2022
The Most Basic Need
John 6:22-60
I. The Warning of God for Eternity vs. 22-27
II. The Work of God is that we Believe vs. 28-29
III. The Word of God is the Bread of Life vs. 30-35
IV. The Will of God is that we Believe vs. 36-40
Vision Sunday message from Rev. Cory Sexton on January 23rd, 2022
Are We Prepared to Go Deeper?
John 6:60-69
If we go deeper it is imperative that we have a deeper:
I. Comprehension of the Word. This will require a proper investment.
Expository Preaching
Expository Teaching
Educational Programs
II. Communion with the Body. This will require a personal involvement.
Encouraging one another unto Participation
Exciting Possibilities
III. Connection in the Community. This will require a public interest and interaction.
Engaging People
Evangelistic Practices
IV. Commitment to the Lord. This will require pious intentionality.
Expect Pruning
Effectual Prayers
Endeavoring Perfection
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on January 09, 2021.
It's Not About the Storm... It's About the Savior
John 6:15-21
I. They did not choose the storm of their own will
II. They did not cause the storm by their own actions
III. They were not complacent in the storm
IV. The could not conclude the storm in their own power
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on December 26, 2021
He is Able... Are You Willing?
I. The Multitude in Need vs. 1-6
A. The Need was Real
B. The Need was Recognized
C. The Need had a Remedy
II. The Malady of Natural Thought vs. 7-9b
A. The Task is too big
B. The Resources are too small
III. The Model of Naïve (Genuine/Willing) Participation vs. 9a
IV. The Manifestation of Needs Met vs. 10-13
A. All were comforted
B. All were included
C. All were filled
D. Much was left over
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on December 12, 2021
The Place of Grace
John 5:1-16
I. The Desperate need is Repulsive vs. 1-5
II. The Definitive moment is Realization vs. 6-9
III. The Defiant opposition is Religion/Tradition vs. 10-13
IV. The Details are Revealing vs. 14-16
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on December 05, 2021.
The Anatomy of an Effectual Faith
John 4:43-54
I. A Fitting Rebuke vs. 46-48
-Faith Assessed
II. A Faith Centered Request vs. 49
-Faith in Asking
III. A Faith Filled Response vs. 50b
-Faith in Action
IV. A Faith Induced Result vs. 51-53a
- Faith Answered
V. A Faith Inspired Reaction vs. 53b
-Faith Acknowledged
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on November 28, 2021
How Can We Have a Great Harvest?
John 4:31-38
I. We must possess a spiritual focus vs. 31-34
II. We must promote a steadfast outlook vs. 35
III. We must pursue a servant's heart (sower-reaper) vs. 36-37
IV. We must practice a sincere faith vs. 38
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on November 21, 2021
An Encounter with the Savior
John 4:28-30, 39-40
I. Abandon the Work of the Flesh vs. 28a
II. Accept the Work of the Sprit vs. 28b
III. Attempt an Evangelistic Work vs. 28c-30
IV. Articulate an Effectual Witness vs. 39-40
Sunday morning sermon given on November 14, 2021 by Rev. Cory Sexton
Obstacles to the Gospel
John 4:1-30
I. The Obstacle of Avoidance
II. The Obstacle of Animosity
III. The Obstacle of Awareness
IV. The Obstacle of Affiliation
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on November 07, 2021
Lessons from John the Baptizer
John 3:22-36
I. The Details that set the Scene vs. 22-24 (4:2)
II. The Dispute/Discussion/Question of Purification vs. 25
III. The True Desire is revealed - It is Division vs. 26
IV. The Doctrine of the Sovereignty of God vs. 27-28
V. The Definition of Christian Duty vs. 29-30
VI. The Deity of the Savior vs. 31-35
VII. The Doctrine of Salvation vs. 36
Sunday morning sermon given by Derek Scoggins on October 31, 2021.
The Sacrifice (Responsibility) of the Believer
Romans 11:36-12:2
I. The Majesty of God vs. 11:36
II. The Maturation of the Believer vs. 12:1
III. The Morality of the Believer vs. 12:2a
IV. The Motivation of the Beliver vs. 12:2b
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on October 24, 2021
The Epitome of the Gospel
John 3:16-21
I. The Exhibition of God's Love is seen in that He Sent His Son vs. 16a
A. God Loved
B. The World
C. God Gave
D. His Son
II. The Efficiency of God's Love is that it Saves every Believer vs. 16b
A. Who is a Believer?
What does it mean to believe in?
Can anyone believe?
Is any belief sufficient?
III. The Explanation of God's Actions are Simply stated (specifically) vs. 17
A. Christ Came to Save
B. Chris did not come to Condemn
IV. The Effect of God's Actions is Separation as it forces decision vs. 18
V. The Explanation of Men's Actions; why some flee vs. 19-21
A. Evil Loves Darkness
B. Truth Loves Light
Sunday morning sermon given by Missionary Greg Freyer on October 17, 2021
Passage: John 8
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on October 10, 2021
Nicodemus, A Good Man
John 3:1-15
I. His Reputation vs. 1
A. He was a man of Principle
B. He was a man of Power
C. He was a man of Position
II. His Disposition vs. 2
A. He was a man of Prudent Sincerity
B. He was a man of Propriety
C. He was a man of Perspective
III. His Destination vs. 3, 5
A. He was a man of Perdition
IV. His Deliverance vs. 3, 5-15
A. He must be Born Again vs. 3
B. He must be of Water and the Spirit vs. 5-6
C. He must Believe the Word of God vs. 11-13
D. He must look unto Him in Faith vs. 14
E. He must Believe in Him vs. 15
Sermon given on Homecoming Sunday, October 03, 2021 by Rev. Cory Sexton
Passage: Psalm 137
Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on September 26, 2021
A Functioning Faith
John 2:12-25
I. The Demonstrative Word vs. 13-16
A. We are given the Old Testament example of Achan who stored the accursed thing in the midst (heart) of his tent. Joshua 7
B. Our Body is the temple of God. Is it pure? 1 Cor. 6:19-20
C. What we see in the Word we must do indeed. James 1:22-25
II. A Developing Faith vs. 17
A. We have found the Messiah. John 1:41
B. His disciples believed on Him. John 2:11
C. His actions remind them of a Messianic Psalm. John 2:17
III. A Doubtful Reasoning vs. 18-22
A. Give us a sign - Desires proof - No faith vs. 18
B. Selfish interpretation of the Word of Christ vs. 20
IV. A Definitive Truth vs. 23-25
A. The foundation of their Faith vs. 23
B. The flaw in their Faith vs. 24-25
Sunday morning sermon from September 19, 2021 given by Rev. Cory Sexton
The Miracle at the Wedding of Cana
John 2:1-11
I. A Factual Assimilation of the Miracle at Cana
A. This the first miracle performed by our Savior
B. This is the first of seven signs given in John's Gospel
C. This passage contains the last recorded words of Mary
II. Functional Appreciation of the Miracle of Cana
A. This is a religious celebration
B. It would be a great embarrassment
C. The water pots: they were not ornate or decorative
III. Fundamental Application of the Miracle at Cana
A. The water is the Word of God
B. The pots are the sinner's heart
C. The wine is the Holy Spirit
D. The picture is that of an empty, hollow, desperate, and thirsty sinner
E. It is only the beginning: Salvation is the first miracle for the believer
Sermon preached on September 05, 2021 by Rev. Cory Sexton
The Witnesses Are...
John 1:19-51
I. The Witness of John the Baptist vs. 18-36
A. He is the Lord vs. 23
B. He is the Master vs. 27
C. He is the Lamb vs. 29,36
D. He is the Son of God vs. 34
II. The Witness of Andrew vs. 37-42
A. He is the Messiah
III. The Witness of Philip vs. 43-46
A. He is the Fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets
IV. The Witness of Nathanael vs. 46-49
A. He is the Son of God
B. He is the King of Israel
V. The Witness of Jesus vs. 50-51
A. I am the Ladder
B. The Mediator (1 Tim. 2:5)
C. I am the Way
Message preached on August 29, 2021 by Bro. Derek Scoggins
Results of Revival
Jonah 3
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Faith vs. 1-5
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Fasting vs. 5-8
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Forgiveness vs. 9-10
Takeaways:
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Begrudging obedience is till obedience.
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What if you and I were to live like revived people?
Sermon from our guest speaker Dr. Jack Lawson.
Message: Identifying Those Who Are Unidentifiable
Passage: Mark 14
Sunday morning sermon from August 15, 2021 given by Rev. E. Cory Sexton
The Facts Are...
John 1:10-13
I. God came into this World - The literal Incarnation vs. 10
A. He was in the World - The World was made by Him
B. The World knew Him not
II. God was denied by this World - The actual Rejection vs. 11
A. He came unto His own (creation)
B. His own received Him not (mankind/Jew)
III. God is patient with this World - The act of Redemption vs. 12
A. Believe on His name
B. Receive Him
C. Become a Son of God
IV. God is the hope for this World - The source of Salvation vs. 13
A. Born not of Blodd
B. Born not of the will of Flesh
C. Born not of the will of Man.
D. Born of God
Sunday morning sermon given on August 08, 2021 by Rev. E. Cory Sexton
John Is...
John 1:6-9
I. A Witness Sent from God - as we are once we are Saved! vs. 6
II. A Witness to the Light - as we are once we are Saved! vs. 7a
III. A Witness for the Unbeliever - once we are Saved! vs. 7b
IV. A Witness to Mimic - Are you a witness for God?
Sunday morning sermon from August 01, 2021 given by Rev. E. Cory Sexton
Jesus Is...
John 1:1-5
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Jesus is the Word - He is the Outward Expression of God vs. 1-2
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Jesus is Eternal - His Origin vs. 1-2
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Jesus is God - His Omni Characteristics vs. 1-2
A. Omniscient
B. Omnipotent
C. Omnipresent
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Jesus is the Creator - His Occupation vs. 3
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Jesus is Life - His Offer is Eternal Life vs. 4
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Jesus is Light - He is the Overture of Love vs. 4
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Jesus is Victorious - He is the Over Comer vs. 5
Sunday sermon from Rev. E. Cory Sexton on July 25, 2021.
How Satan and The World Respond to the Work of God
Ezra 4
I. Seek to Compromise Through... vs. 2
A. Suggested Inclusivity
B. Shared Identity
C. Stealth or Secret Investment
II. Slander and Criticize the Work Through... vs. 4
A. Taunts of Inadequacy
B. Threats of Insufficiency
C. Terror of Failure
III. Suspend and Corrupt the Work Through... vs. 5
A. "Clandestine Arts"
B. Bribes
C. Governing Bodies
IV. Stop or Cancel the Work Through... vs. 6-24
A. Deceitful Reporting
B. Misappropriated History
C. Hyperbolic Supposition
Sunday morning message from Rev. E. Cory Sexton on July 18, 2021
God's Counter Terrorism Plan
2 Timothy 1:7
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Debilitating Fear is not of God and we should exclude it
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Dynamic Power is of God and we should employ it
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Devoted Love is of God and we should express it
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A Disciplined and sound mind is of God and we should embody it
Sunday Sermon from Rev. E. Cory Sexton on July 11, 2021
Wholesome Words for Life
Psalm 4:1-8
- Some words of encouragement; these are things that are available
A. We have been made free vs. 1
B. We have been made glad vs. 7
C. We have been made safe vs. 8
- Some words of education; these are things that we must avoid
A. We must not practice ridicule vs. 2
B. We must not love vanity vs. 2
C. We must not seek falsehood vs. 2
- Some words of engagement; these are things we must accomplish
A. We must stand against our own sin vs. 4
B. We must search our own heart vs. 4
C. We must surrender our own will vs. 5
D. We must trust the savior vs. 5
Message preached on July 04, 2021 by Rev. E. Cory Sexton
Okay, What Can I Do To Help?
Isaiah 5:8,11,18,20-23; 6:5-8
- Am I Aware of the State of My Country? 5:8,11,18,20-23
Six Woes
A. Materialism vs. 8
B. Addiction vs. 11
C. Mocking God vs. 18
D. Perverting the Truth vs. 20
E. Intellectualism vs. 21
F. Corruption of Power vs. 22
- Am I Ashamed of my Own Involvement? 6:5
A. I am Undone
B. I am Unclean
C. I am of this Generation
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Am I Attentive to the Call of God? 6:8a
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Am I Available to be a part of the Solution? 6:8b
The fourth and final message in the series: Great Questions of the Bible we should all Ask. Preached on June 27, 2021 by Rev. E. Cory Sexton.
What Shall I Do With Jesus?
Matthew 27:21-22
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When I am confronted with Christ and must make a decision; I may chose to disregard or refuse to take notice of Him. This is a decision which will result in my own condemnation.
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When I am confronted with Christ and must make a decision; I may chose to dismiss or reject Him. This is a decision which will result in my own condemnation.
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When I am confronted with Christ and must make a decision; I may chose to dispute or redefine Him. This is a decision which will result in my own condemnation.
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When I am confronted with Christ and must make a decision; I should determine that He is God and choose to Receive Him as Lord. This is a decision which will result in my redemption.
The third message in the series: Great Questions of the Bible we should all Ask. Preached on June 20, 2021 by Rev. E. Cory Sexton.
What is Truth?
John 18:37-38
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The Truth is absolute, not arbitrary. It comforts me. John 14:6-7
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The Truth is authoritative, not ambiguous. It cleanses me. John 17:17
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The Truth is aiding and abetting. It unchains me. John 8:31-32
The second in the series: Great Questions of the Bible We Should All Ask. Preached on June 13, 2021 by Rev. E. Cory Sexton.
Lord What Will You Have Me To Do?
Acts 9:1-16, 22:6-11, 26:9-20
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Before you can ask, What will you have me to do, you must Know Who Is Asking. Acts 9:5
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Once you have asked Lord, what will you have me to do, you must be Willing to Wait for the answer. Acts 9:8-9
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Having been instructed by the Lord, you must Welcome Obedience. Acts 9:18-20
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Having been obedient to the Lord in this life, you will find yourself at the Bema Seat of Christ, Worthy of Acceptance. Matthew 25:21, 2 Cor. 5:9-10, 2 Tim. 4:6-8
The first message in the series: Great Questions of the Bible We Should All Ask. Preached on June 6, 2021 by Rev. E. Cory Sexton.
How Shall A Young Man Cleanse His Way?
Psalm 119: 9-16
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Search the Word of God with Determination (Whole Heart) vs. 10-12
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Share the Word of God with every Declaration vs. 13-14
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Study (Meditate) the Word of God with Dedication vs. 15
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Obey the Word of God (His Statutes) with Delight vs. 16
Pastor Derek Scoggins preaching on May 30, 2021 out of John 10:10-11
Jesus brings us life and brings it more abundantly!
The seventh message in the series: Great Questions of the Bible that we must all Answer. Preached on May 23, 2021 by Rev. E. Cory Sexton.
Am I Prepared for the Return of Christ?
2 Peter 3:11-13
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The Condition Determined vs. 11a
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The Concern Disclosed vs. 11b
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The Conduct Defined vs. 11c-12a
A. Holy Conduct
B. Godliness
C. Expectancy
- The Conclusion Described vs. 12b-13
The sixth message in the series: Great Questions of the Bible we must all Answer. Preached on May 16, 2021 by Rev. E. Cory Sexton.
Are My Priorities Right?
Mark 8:34-38
- The Measure of a Disciple vs. 34-35a
A. A Disciple is the Bond Slave of Christ
B. A Disciple has determined to Bear the Cross
C. A Disciple is one who has decided to Be Like Christ
D. As a Disciple you must Barter your Life
- The Motive of Discipleship vs. 35b
A. For the Sake of the Lord
B. For the Sake of the Lost
C. For the Sake of you Soul/Life
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The Magnitude of Discipleship vs. 36-37
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The Message of Discipleship vs. 38
The fifth message in the series: Great Questions of the Bible we must all Answer. Preached on May 9, 2021 by Rev. E. Cory Sexton.
Have I Accepted the Validity of God's Word?
Hebrews 2:1-4, 10:26-31
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The Word Spoken by Angels vs. 2
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The Word Spoken by the Lord Jesus Christ vs. 3
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The Word Spoken by God vs. 4
The fourth in the series: Great Questions of the Bible we must all Answer. Preached on May 2, 2021 by Rev. E. Cory Sexton.
Am I Serving Others as Jesus Would?
John 21:15-17
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Am I Progressing in my spiritual maturity?
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Am I Providing for those who can't provide for themselves?
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Am I Prompting those around me as to establish their faith?
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Am I Promoting sustenance in the flock of God?
This is the third in the series: Great Questions of the Bible we must all Answer. Preached on April 25, 2021 by Rev. E. Cory Sexton.
Am I Fully Committed to God and to Jesus as Lord?
I Kings 17:1, 18:1-2, 17-24
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The Context: Samaria is under the Judgment of God vs. 17:1
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The Condition: Samaria is suffering with Great need vs. 18:2
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The Charge: Elijah is sent to represent God 18:1
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The Contention: Ahab's accusation toward Elijah vs. 18:17-18
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The Challenge: Elijah questions Israel vs. 18:19-21
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The Contest: Elijah exposes the falsehood of Baal vs. 18:23-39
This is the second in the series: Great Questions of the Bible we must all Answer. Preached on April 18, 2021 by Rev. E. Cory Sexton.
Am I Repentant When Confronted and Convicted of Sin?
Genesis 4:1-15
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A Revealed Standard vs. 3-5a
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A Rejected Sinner vs. 5b
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A Reasonable Survey vs. 6
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A Righteous Summary vs. 7
This is the first in a series called Great Questions of the Bible that we must all Answer. This was preached on April 11, 2021 by Rev. E. Cory Sexton.
Have I Been Obedient to the Word of God
1 Kings 5:1-14
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Naaman's Character vs. 1a
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Naaman's Courage vs. 1b
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Naaman's Condition vs. 1c
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Naaman's Conceit vs. 9-12
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Naaman's Challenge vs. 13
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Naaman's Cleansing vs. 14