The Shepherd: Good or Gruff?

A sermon delivered by David Hughes, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, Nc., on November 20, 2011. Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Matthew 25:31-46 It’s funny what you remember about growing up in church.  I grew up in what today we’d call a fundamentalist Baptist church. ...

God’s Thanksgiving

A sermon delivered by Howard Batson, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Amarillo, Tx., on November 27, 201 Luke 15:11-32 This parable is often called the parable of the prodigal son.  I think it’s better entitled in a way that reflects the importance of the father.  Or,...

Good Grief

A sermon delivered by David Hughes, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, Nc., on November 6, 2011. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Had she still been alive, my mother would have celebrated her 84th birthday this past week.  Many of you remember that my mother died...

Unless You Go With Us

A sermon delivered by David Hughes, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, Nc., on October 16, 2011. Exodus 33:12-23 I know of nothing in this world that is more important, and more mysterious than God’s presence.  Consider the case of Mother Teresa.  For many...

Scandalous Prayer

A sermon delivered by David Hughes, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, Nc., on October 9, 2011. Exodus 32:1-14; Psalm 106: 1-6, 19-23; Philippians 4:4-7 When I think back to prayers I’ve heard in church over the years, 99.9% of them have been dignified and...