In Sermons:

Church Blindness

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 26, 2026

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

Scripture: Matthew 15:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 7, 2026

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

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Hagar, The Woman Who Named God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 4, 2026

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

Scripture: Genesis 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

Bed, Bath & Beyond

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 27, 2026

Much like how Bed Bath & Beyond was once a familiar and trusted part of our community, known for its variety and presence, and eventually closed its doors, just as the people we read about in Scripture are presented to us in all their complexity.

TITLE: BED, BATH, AND BEYOND SCRIPTURE: II SAMUEL 11:1-5 Not sure if you remember or ever shopped at a once popular store called - Bed Bath & Beyond. We had a location right here in Ardmore for a number of years. It was an American big-box retail chain specializing in housewares - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Change Your Clothes

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 20, 2026

Clothing is much more than just fabric we put on our bodies; it often serves as a visible marker of our identity - status - belonging

TITLE: TIME TO CHANGE YOUR CLOTHES SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 4:22-24 Some years ago, I watched on television an edited version of a movie called “Trading Places.” You have probably seen it as well. It starred Dan Ackroyd and Eddie Murphy. • Ackroyd was a rich business executive and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

But Who Are You

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 16, 2026

This portion of the text is about Spiritual Authority . Spiritual authority is not a mere concept; it is the foundational force that determines whether our efforts in faith are effective or futile.

TITLE: BUT WHO ARE YOU? SCRIPTURE: ACTS 19:13-17 There are many passages of scripture that tangentially teach principles of authority, even though the primary purpose of the text may concern something entirely different. In Acts 19, we are told of the miracles that Paul did, powerful miracles ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hark The Herald Angels Sing

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 15, 2025

But then…there were angels. An angel and a multitude of the heavenly host left their place in heaven and appeared in the skies over Bethlehem.

TITLE: HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 2:14 Although it would be a sin, and an act of rebellion against our heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ to pay the slightest adoration to the mightiest angel, who we view in this text, it would be an unkind act if we did not give to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Superficial Thanksgiving

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 17, 2025

As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s fitting to reflect on the power and purpose of gratitude

(This is not an original work, I have expanded points to fit our congregation and my style of delivery) TITLE: THE SUPERFICIAL THANKSGIVING SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 18:9-14 As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s fitting to reflect on the power and purpose of gratitude. PSALM 92:1 says, “IT IS A GOOD THING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Breath Of God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 27, 2025

Humanity is the crowning achievement of God’s creative work — created in God’s image and animated by God’s breath

TITLE: THE BREATH OF GOD SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 2:7 Today, I invite you to pause with me and consider something so ordinary, so constant, that we rarely notice it — our breath. Each of us takes about 20,000 breaths every single day, most without a thought. Our bodies are designed -- • To ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Low Down God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 15, 2025

When the tower is built, the great tower, with its top reaching to the heavens, the truth is, it is actually so puny that God has to come down from Heaven to see it

TITLE: A LOW DOWN GOD SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 11:1-9 I am sure we are all familiar with this interesting account found in the opening chapters of the Bible. I can recall being taught this particular Biblical account as a boy attending Sunday School. I must admit to you this morning that I still ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Hurry Up God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 8, 2025

Psalm 70 is the 911 call of the Prayer book. It is short – urgent - stripped of all formality.

TITLE: HURRY UP, GOD! SCRIPTURE: PSALM 70 Over the course of my life I have always heard the saints say – “YOU CAN’T HURRY GOD.” The Chicago Mass Choir made that saying a hit song. I’ve sometimes wondered, when faced with this prayer on the page, if it isn’t a little presumptuous to be telling ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Had One Job

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 11, 2025

God gave clear instructions to the Priests about what they were expected to do. This included not offering incense which did not meet God’s specifications.

TITLE: YOU HAD ONE JOB SCRIPTURE: LEVITICUS 10:1-3 You had one job is a phrase used to express one’s frustration that someone or something has failed at the main or sole task they were responsible for, especially when that task seems very easy or fundamental. You had one job is a popular ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Fathers

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 16, 2025

I don’t want to look at Lot’s life to denigrate or belittle him for the mistakes he made, but that we might learn some practical lessons for our own lives.

TITLE: A TALE OF TWO FATHERS SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 13:1-18 Lot was the son of Haran. Haran was Abraham’s brother. Abraham and Lot were both saved men, but Lot was like many of the fathers today. The way Lot lived his life, it is difficult to believe he was saved. Abram had been accompanied by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Be Still

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 2, 2025

There are moments when we all need to hit the pause button. Life races on and, if we are not intentional and careful, we lose the joy and purpose of it all

TITLE: BE STILL SCRIPTURE: PSALM 46:10-11 There are moments when we all need to hit the pause button. Life races on and, if we are not intentional and careful, we lose the joy and purpose of it all. • Yes, sometimes you just need to pause • Too much Noise • Too many Appointments We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Romance With Yesterday

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 13, 2025

While reminiscing can be comforting, it can also be misleading. The past wasn’t perfect — people had struggles, heartbreaks, and bad decisions just like we do now.

(This is not an original sermon, it has been adapted for my style of delivery) TITLE: A ROMANCE WITH YESTERDAY SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 2:23 / NUMBERS 14:1-3 / PHILIPPIANS 3:13 Ever caught yourself longing for the good old days? Maybe it’s the Music - The Way People Dressed - How Life Just Seemed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23, Numbers 14:1-3, Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist