This sermon discusses the importance of love and how it covers a multitude of sins. God has given us gifts and we should not complain about getting to use them.
1 Peter 4:8-12 Love Without Restraint or Grumbling Read More »
In this sermon by Austin West (Collegiate Coordinator with the Metropolitan New York Baptist Association), he walks us through the short letter of Jude in the New Testament and teaches us the power of moments. In addition, he shares some experiences of living in New York City.
Jude by Austin West Read More »
In this sermon, we discuss how God uses difficult experiences to help us become more like him. He knows what is best for us and His glory.
1 Peter 1:6-9 Surefire Test of Maturity Read More »
In this sermon we focus on the teaching of James who said we should do what the Bible says rather than just talk about it. Let’s get to work.
Do Not Just Sit There Read More »
In this sermon we discuss the importance of being generous despite our personal level of wealth. We look to the churches of Macedonia mentioned in 2 Corinthians 8 for guidance
Be Good Stewards of Your Finances (Part 1) Read More »
Guest Speaker Dale Stovall teaches on the extent of God’s love by focusing on two passages in Isaiah 6 and John 19.
The Extent of the Love of God Read More »
In this sermon, Pastor Phillip Slaughter looks at Jonah’s selfish perspective verses God’s love and mercy. Do we view the world like Jonah or God?
Jonah 4:6-11 The Perspective of God Read More »
In this sermon, Pastor Phillip Slaughter looks at how Jonah’s selfishness led to such bitterness that Nineveh’s repentance infuriated him rather than excited him.
Jonah 4:1-4 Selfishness Leads to Bitterness Read More »
In this sermon preached by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, we discuss that loving Jesus biblically means obedience will result from love. This type of love proves our faith. Moreover, this type of faith overcomes the world. Note: This sermon is shorter than most because we took the Lord’s Supper. I encourage all believers to gather with
1 John 5:1-5 Overcome the World Through Faith Read More »
In this sermon preached by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, John gives us more ways to know if we are true believers. He tells us that not only do true followers of Jesus (those indwelled by the Holy Spirit) testify and confess Jesus as Lord, they also get better and better at loving God and others as
1 John 4:13-21 If We Love God, We Love Like Him Read More »
In this sermon preached by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, I John tells us that God proves his love for us, and we should love him in return. If we do this it will be evident by our love for each other. In this love, people might even get a glimpse of God.
1 John 4:7-12 Our Love Reveals God Read More »
In this sermon preached by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, we hear that true love is proven by actions performed with right motives. The ultimate example of this was the life of Jesus. When we live life in this manner it reassures us that we have a healthy relationship with God.
1 John 3:11-24 We Prove Our Love With Action Read More »
In this sermon preached by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, we look at the truth that whoever practices righteousness has been born of God. However, this phrase might not mean what it appears to mean at first glance. Especially since the Psalms and Romans tell us that no one is righteous. How can we practice something that
1 John 2:28-3:10 Made Righteous: Children of God Cannot Keep On Sinning Read More »
In this sermon preached by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, we look at how God’s rules keep us safe and help us find joy despite the discomfort they sometimes bring. In contrast, living by the world’s rules will sometimes seem easier and less painful, but it ends in heartbreak and loss.
1 John 2:15-17 Loving the Temporal Will End in Heartbreak Read More »
This week, Pastor Phillip Slaughter walks through 1 John 2:7-14. In these verses, John reveals the inseparable connection between loving God and loving others. Phillip explains why we might need help knowing whether we truly love others or not.
1 John 2:7-14 If You Do Not Love Others, You Do Not Love God Read More »
In this sermon preached by Phillip Slaughter, we look at part of Lamentations 3 to find hope in the midst of despair. God proves his steadfast love, mercy, and faithfulness during difficult times we bring on ourselves and difficult times that are out of our control. Therefore, let us remain faithful regardless of our circumstances.
Being a Faithful Church to a Faithful God Read More »
In this sermon, preached by Phillip Slaughter, we look at what the Hebrews 10:24-25 and several other verses in the Bible say about being a church who stirs up one another, encourages one another, loves one another, etc. Do we live in biblical community (an environment that allows us to practice the “one another” verses)?
Being a “One Another” Church Read More »
In this sermon preached by Phillip Slaughter, we discuss what the Bible says about becoming an effective church and church member. Romans 12 reveals many characteristics of a healthy church and a healthy Christian. Join us as we walk through this chapter verse by verse.
Being an Effective Church / Member (Romans 12) Read More »
In this sermon preached by Phillip Slaughter, we look at Psalm 139 and discuss the importance of understanding our limitations as finite beings when trying to comprehend an infinite God.
Don’t Put God in a Box (Psalm 139) Read More »
