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  • Wayne Lawson

    Contributing sermons since Jun 9, 2005
Wayne's church

First Baptist Church
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401
(405) 698-6057

About Wayne
  • Education: PhD - Capella University, MN -- Honorary Doctorate of Ministry - Grace Valley Theological Seminary - Lubbock, TX - Masters of Arts - University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science - Mid-America Christian University, OKC - Associates - Harold Washington College - Chicago
  • Experience: 40+ Years of Pastoral Experience Instructor - Gateway Theological Seminary Former Chair, School of Public Administration - Mid-America Christian University Adjunct Professor - Langston University Adjunct Professor - Mid-America Christian University Entrepreneur - Business Owner
  • Comment to those looking at my sermons: I pray that you find the sermons uplifting and inspiring. It is my desire that each sermon will be a blessing to the reader as well as strong preparation for every preacher that visits my sermon page. Every blessing on You!
  • Sermon or series that made a difference: Numerous
  • One of my favorite illustrations: Don't worry about the obstructions, just obey the instructions
  • Family: Wife Michelle is a dynamic preacher (Elder) married August 28, 1982 Three grown children and eleven beautiful grand-children
  • What my parents think of my sermons: They are my biggest spiritual support
  • What my spouse (really) thinks of my sermons: She is a great source of inspiration and my biggest supporter. What wonderful words of encouragment she constantly gives me
  • Best advice given to me about preaching: Preach your way out of your storms
  • Hobbies: Golf Reading Walking Baseball
  • If I could Preach one more time, I would say...: For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand
  • Something funny that happened while preaching: Fly flew in my mouth while preaching
  • What I want on my tombstone: I honored the dash between my two appointments
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  • Now

    Contributed on Jul 8, 2026
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    If the church is going to be strong in the future, the church must be faithful in the present.

    TITLE: NOW SCRIPTURE: JUDE 24–25 We have now closed out the first half of this calendar year 2026 and look toward the next half and the closeout of another blessed year here at ‘First Church.’ As my focus begins to shift, there is a word that keeps pressing upon the heart of the church, and that ...read more

  • I Come To The Garden Alone

    Contributed on Jun 23, 2026
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    There are seasons in faith when the soul must step away from the noise - the crowds - the schedules - the burdens of the day to meet with God.

    TITLE: I COME TO THE GARDEN ALONE SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 20:18 There are seasons in faith when the soul must step away from the noise - the crowds - the schedules - the burdens of the day to meet with God. That old hymn I grew up singing, I COME TO THE GARDEN ALONE, has been resting in my spirit ...read more

  • Church Blindness

    Contributed on May 26, 2026
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     | 1,613 views

    Church blindness is when the people of God become so accustomed to unhealthy spiritual conditions that they no longer see them as dangerous. Church blindness happens when tradition replaces truth.

    TITLE: CHURCH BLINDNESS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 15:13-14 There are some conditions that are dangerous because they are obvious, and then there are others that are dangerous because they go unnoticed. Physical blindness is serious - but spiritual blindness is even more dangerous because a person ...read more

  • Who Can Find A Virtuous Woman, If I Hear That One More Time!

    Contributed on May 7, 2026
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    Proverbs 31 is not meant to discourage, it is meant to direct. This passage isn’t intended to overwhelm or burden; it’s meant to inspire and guide.

    TITLE: WHO CAN FIND A VIRTUOUS WOMAN, IF I HEAR THAT ONE MORE TIME! SCRIPTURE: PROVERBS 31:10-31 In a world that measures worth by appearance - achievement - applause - it is easy to misunderstand what truly makes a life valuable. Every day, we are bombarded with messages that tell us our ...read more

  • Hagar, The Woman Who Named God

    Contributed on May 4, 2026
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    Hagar was an Egyptian slave, a stranger in a foreign land, caught right in the middle of someone else’s family drama.

    (This is not an original sermon. It was gleaned from various ministers and adapted for my style and congregation) TITLE: HAGAR, THE WOMAN WHO NAMED GOD SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 16:13 If you have ever felt invisible or misunderstood, then Hagar’s narrative might be the story for you! Her journey ...read more

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