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  • When Real Truth Is Traded For Lies

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 17, 2025
     | 149 views

    We live in a time where "truth" is increasingly viewed as subjective—flexible depending on personal preferences, emotions, or convenience. Today we have “My Truth”, “Your Truth”, and Their Truth”. But Scripture is clear that there is only one “TRUTH” – God’s.

    Introduction: We live in a time where "truth" is increasingly viewed as subjective—flexible depending on personal preferences, emotions, or convenience. Today we have “My Truth”, “Your Truth”, and Their Truth”. But Scripture is clear that there is only one “TRUTH” – God’s. And it is when ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Loving Father

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 11, 2025
     | 130 views

    In this messaeg we will look at what the Father did and not the mistakes of the Son

    Introduction: • "In Luke 15, we encounter a story often called 'The Parable of the Prodigal Son,' a title that highlights the son's wasteful choices and, in a way, keeps the focus on our own shortcomings. • But I believe this name misses the heart of the story. A truer title might ...read more

  • Christians...

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 31, 2013
     | 5,757 views

    If you were to ask people in a crowded restaurant how many are Christians most would probably raise their hand. But when you ask what does that mean; well, you would get many different answers. So, how can we tell the true from the false?

    Title: “Christians…” Text: Acts 11:19–26 Introduction: I’ve been thinking—always a dangerous thing for a Baptist preacher, I know—but what does it really mean to be a Christian? Is it walking an aisle? Shaking a preacher’s hand? Maybe it’s when you get baptized? (Though I’ve seen some folks go ...read more

  • Strength In Weakness

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,569 views

    In the process of defending himself Paul reveals a vision he saw fourteen years earlier.

    Title: Strength in Weakness Text: 2 Corinthians 12:1–10 Introduction: Once, a little girl discovered a cocoon hanging from a branch in the forest. She carefully brought it home, placed it in a jar, and waited with anticipation—one day, she knew, a butterfly would emerge. Sure enough, she noticed ...read more

  • Facing The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 13, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,222 views

    Regardless of what comes Jesus is there.

    Title: Facing the Storms of Life Text: Mark 6:45–52 Introduction Think back on the storms we’ve all seen… 9/11… Hurricane Katrina… Earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan… Maybe more personal ones: the death of a loved one… the loss of a job… your spouse walking out… Big or small, national or ...read more

  • The Secret Of Real Revival; Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,895 views

    What does it really take to have a real revival in our church. The blueprint is found in the first two chapters of Acts.

    The Secret of REAL Revival; Part 2 Acts 2 Last Sunday we talked about what it would take for REAL REVIVAL to happen here at FBC Runnelstown. I said that many may want the meetings but that very few want REAL REVIVAL. I said that there were three “P’s” of REAL REVIVAL with the first being Prayer. ...read more

  • The Secret Of Real Revival; Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,700 views

    What does it really take to have a real revival in our church. The blueprint is found in the first two chapters of Acts.

    The Secret of REAL Revival Acts 1 & 2 To find the secret of a great revival we need to turn in our Bibles to the place where it all started, Acts 1 & 2, the Day of Pentecost. Have you ever wondered why preachers always use this scripture when dealing with revival? That is because we have here a ...read more

  • Satan’s Obstruction Of A Super Bowl Caliber Saint

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,976 views

    Things Satan will throw at Christians to keep you from being your best...

    Satan’s Obstruction of a Super Bowl Caliber Saint Ephesians 6:10-13 Today is the day that sports fans in America look forward to more than any other day. It is Superbowl Sunday! Today’s game pits the New Orleans Saints against the Indianapolis Colts in the ultimate game in the National ...read more

  • If You Love Me...

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,023 views

    For us to grow in our faith we must love Jesus more.

    If You Love Me… John 14:15; 21:15-19 2010 is just over a week old and most of us have made New Year’s resolutions and many have already been broken. These resolutions, even if already broken, show that you feel there is something in your life that needs to be changed. Let me share ...read more

  • A Great Deliverance

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,439 views

    Israel’s bondage in Egypt is really a physical representation of our spiritual bondage in sin.

    A Great Deliverance Exodus 12:13 Israel’s bondage in Egypt is really a physical representation of our spiritual bondage in sin. What I would like to do today is look at how alike both experiences really are. I. Israel’s Bondage in Egypt. A. The Children of Israel were brought into Egypt by ...read more

  • Unanswered Prayers

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,627 views

    Why are your prayers not getting answered? Scripture is very clear why...

    Unanswered Prayers Psalm 66:18 Have you ever had something on your mind, you pray and pray over it and nothing ever comes from it? That can get frustrating… We say we pray and sometimes we even pray in earnest but for the life of us we can’t understand why God id NOT answering our prayers. I ...read more

  • Heart Trouble

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,586 views

    For God - Its what’s on the inside that matters the most.

    Heart Trouble Proverbs 4:23 How is your heart today? Both physically and spiritually, this is the most important question you will ever answer. Very few things compare to the condition of your heart. 1. The best education in the world. 2. All the wealth you’re able to attain. 3. Prestige, position ...read more

  • Things That Make A Great Church

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 18,846 views

    This sermon looks at what God expects from His children.

    Things That Make A Great Church Matthew 16:13-20 When Jesus organized His church, I think He meant for it to grow. I think that He wanted it to become powerful and great. I don’t think he ever meant for it to be just “a little church in the wild woods” and I don’t think He is pleased with any ...read more

  • Jesus Will Come Again!

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,542 views

    The Fact That Jesus WILL Come again

    Jesus Will Come Again! Acts 1:4-11 There are seven truths about Jesus that every Christian must accept, without any doubt, because they are the basis for salvation of one’s soul and are necessary for faith. • Virgin Birth – conceived of the Holy Spirit; born of a virgin. • Sinless Life – Not even a ...read more

  • Why Are Deacons Needed Today?

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,104 views

    Laying the foundation for the office of deacons and the role they play in the life of the church.

    Are Deacons Needed Today? Acts 6:1-7 The age old struggle in the realms of Christianity has been a fierce fight. On one side, seeking to advance the Kingdom of God, we find the Holy Spirit and the Church. On the other side we see Satan and all of the forces of Hell. Satan had been trying to figure ...read more