The Unforgivable Sin
Three reasons to listen to this sermon: First, all of us have sinned. Second, without God’s forgiveness the punishment for sin is eternal hell. And third, there is one sin that is unforgivable. Discover what it is… How to tell if you’ve committed it… And if so, what to do about it.
Overcome the Fear of Man
We all want to be liked, to be cool, to fit in, to please others. Nobody desires to be criticized and rejected. Discover why that’s a big problem if you are a Christ-follower… Why the fear of man is so dangerous… What you need to do to overcome it… Why you need to stop trying to impress people… What you need to be willing to do if you want to stand for Christ… And much!
Selfish or Service: 3 Steps to Start Serving God
The world is facing some pretty big problems today. With so much pain and suffering it’s natural to ask, “Does God see what’s on on down here? If so, why doesn’t He do something about it?” Discover God’s plan for solving the world’s problems, and your part in that plan… 3 myths about serving God… 5 ways every Christian is called to serve God… 3 steps to start serving God… And much more!
Do Good Anyway
Doing good is not always easy. In fact, good deeds often attract bad attention. Sometimes we will have to face persecution. In this message we will study a story about Jesus and learn how to stay faithful and do good anyway, even if it means suffering.
The Centrality of the Home in the Evangelism and Discipleship of the Next Generation
Discover 3 problems with modern youth and children’s ministry in the church… God’s plan for reaching the next generation… Why this issue is urgent… How the church is losing the culture war one generation at a time… How we can bounce back… And much more. Voddie Baucham is the pastor of Grace Family Baptist Church in Houston, TX.
The Character of a Healthy Church — Part 1
Christianity is a team sport; we are called to join forces with other disciples and work together for the glory of God. But what does it take to be a winning team? Discover the one thing most books and discussions about church growth leave out… The definition of a true church… 4 things we need to be a healthy church… How the men of the church need to behave… How the women need to behave… What is a woman’s role…
4 Facts About Salvation
The Bible says in Acts 16:31, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved.” That’s good news, right! But what does that mean? If you asked somebody on the street if they are saved they’re likely to respond, “Saved from what?” That’s a good question. What does it mean to be saved? In this sermon learn the past, present and future aspects of salvation… The meaning of theological concepts such as justification, sanctification, glorification, reconciliation, redemption, etc… And…
Edged Out
When it comes to temptation and decision-making, we all look for loopholes. When tempted, we look for excuses to tell ourselves yes when we should tell ourselves no. We ask, “Is there anything wrong with this? Is it illegal? Will it hurt anyone?” But it is a bad idea to assume that if something is not wrong, it is right. Our decision-making filter shouldn’t be based on what’s permissible, but on what’s wise. In no area is this more important…
Preparing Your Child For Courtship
Please… if you are a parent, or a parent-to-be, or a grandparent, don’t miss this sermon! And if you’re single, this message will help you, too! Bottom line: The world’s way of dating is foolish. It robs people of their single years and opens the door to incredible temptation. There is a better way. I’ll teach you this Sunday.
Steps to Financial Prosperity
Discover why most people struggle financially… Why God wants you to prosper… And why that’s not the same thing as the “Prosperity Gospel”… 6 actions you can take to win with your money… How to create a monthly budget… How to get out of debt… How to prepare for retirement… How to turn financial crises into mere inconveniences… And much more!
Home Discipleship 101
Learn the basics, the nuts and bolts of how parents can take the lead in the discipleship of their children. Discover our unique strategy for reaching the next generation… What is a family-integrated church?… 2 popular parenting myths today… 4 steps to disciple your kids at home… What is catechism?…. And how to use it with your kids… How to work with the church’s programming to disciple your kids… And so much more!
More Groups, Less Isolation
It’s been said that no man is an island. That’s true for the Christian life as well. God has called us to be a part of the church, and He wants us to be a healthy church. But what does it take to be a healthy church? Discover the devil’s strategy to take you down… The key to overcoming his schemes… What the first Christians were devoted to… And why we need to have the same devotion… Why Home Groups…