Leaving Everything to Follow Jesus

A sermon delivered by Keith Herron, Holmeswood Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo., on January 23, 2011. Matthew 4:12-23 When Jesus heard the news that John the Baptist was taken into prison, something must have reverberated deep within him. Something profound must have...

Living in a Post-MLK World

A sermon delivered by Keith Herron, Pastor, Holmeswood Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo., on January 16, 2011. Isaiah 49:1-7 Last week we talked about taking the plunge of faith. One of you even asked if my fear of heights meant I watched others jump off but didn’t...

Will Churches Be Places of Warmth and Acceptance?

Upon moving from South Texas to the Midwest 10 years ago, I first bought a sturdy workhorse of a shovel. Then I bought another one made of some ultralight alloy with a snazzy ergonomic handle. Between the two, over a decade’s time, I’ve avoided spending...

Taking the Plunge

A sermon delivered by Keith Herron, Pastor, Holmeswood Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo., on January 9, 2011. Baptism of the Lord Matthew 3:13-17 We called it “Big Rocky,” the only name that paid homage to its ability to instill fear in our hearts. From the safety of a...

What Love Does

A sermon delivered by Keith Herron, Pastor, Holmeswood Baptist Church, Kansas City Mo., on December 19, 2010. Matthew 1:18-25 Kurt Vonnegut said once, “People don’t come to church for preachments, … (they come) to daydream about God.” Today our dreams have shifted to...