Resting Easy

A sermon delivered by David Hughes, FirstBaptistChurch, Winston-Salem, Nc., on August 8, 2010.   Exodus 20:8-11   In 1924, a young Scotsman named Eric Liddel entered the Olympic Games.  Liddel was a terrific sprinter, and England was thrilled to have him on its team. ...

The Triumph of Love

A sermon delivered by David Hughes, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, Nc., August 1, 2010. Hosea 11:1-11 The more I read about the founding of our country, the more convinced I am that America never should have defeated Great Britain in our Revolutionary...

One Thing

A sermon delivered by David Hughes, First Baptist Church, Pastor, Winston-Salem, Nc., on July 25, 2010.  Luke 10:38-42   On my fortieth birthday, Joani and I went to see the blockbuster movie, City Slickers.  The movie stars Billy Crystal, playing the role of a...

Echo Chamber

A sermon delivered by David Hughes, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, Nc., on July 11, 2010. Colossians 1:3-14; 3:23-24 The Academy Award winning movie, Gladiator, features a character named Maximus played by Russell Crowe, who was a general in the Roman...

Free At Last ”To Serve

A sermon delivered by David Hughes, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, Nc., on July 4, 2010. Galatians 5:1,13-15 Philip Dennis, pastor at Monticello (GA) Presbyterian Church, called the children to the front of the sanctuary for the children’s sermon.  It...