Moment of Truth

A sermon delivered by David Hughes, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, Nc., on August 7, 2011. Isaiah 43:1-7; Matthew 14:22-33 Many of you know that week before last Joani and I traveled to Costa Rica with three other couples to celebrate a very significant...

It’s What We’re Known For

A sermon delivered by Howard Batson, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Amarillo, Tx., on August 14, 2011. 1 Samuel 20:39-42 My guess is you probably don’t think about him being the heroic warrior that he really was.  Somehow, because he gives his future throne, his place...

Getting Serious: Loving God Relationally Challenged

A sermon delivered by Joel Snider, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Rome, Ga., on August 14, 2011. Mark 5:1-20 Morning Prayer: O God, our Lord, we know that you have ordained every nation of the world.  We know that no government reigns without your permission.  We thank...

Mercy to All

A sermon delivered by Michael Cheuk, Pastor, Farmville Baptist Church, Farmville, Va., on August 14, 2011. Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 15:21-28; Romans 11:1-2, 29-32 Who deserves God’s mercy?  This is a question that is addressed in today’s scripture...

Journey of Faith

A sermon delivered by Robert Browning, Pastor, Smoke Rise Baptist Church, Stone Mountain, Ga., on August 14, 2011. Genesis 12:1-9 For twelve and one-half years, I have looked forward to worshiping with you every Sunday. On those Sundays when I was not here, I longed...

Warning: God at Work!

A sermon delivered byKeith Herron, pastor, Holmeswood Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo., on August 14, 2011. Genesis 45:1-15 Last week I used the phrase, “as fate would have it,” to describe our amazement at what happened just as Joseph’s life was in danger from the...