Sermons on Alan Walker:

Deliverance - Psalm 124

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 24, 2002

God often shows up when all other hope is gone.

Today we conclude our series of messages on the "Songs of Ascent," Psalms 120 – 134. These are traveling songs, sung by the people of ancient Israel on their journeys up to Jerusalem, as they made their way to the capitol city for the three annual feasts. Taken together, these Psalms form a kind of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of God Displayed In The Cross

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2002

God’s love is supremely exhibited in the cross of Christ.

The cross of Christ – by which we mean his suffering, and death, and resurrection – is a topic packed with significance. Without the cross, there would be no Christianity. No forgiveness of sins, no eternal life, no hope for the future, no power for this present life. The cross is more than a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2002

This is a sermon preached to a church in danger of becoming discouraged over a lack of recent growth.

Welcome once again to WestShore Community Church. It’s been twenty-seven months since we began weekly services, and during that time we’ve been through a lot together. We’ve shared times of rejoicing and celebration – Linda and Scott’s wedding, for instance, and the birth of their daughter Hope. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Friendship - Pathway To Growth

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 14, 2002

Friendships are important to our spiritual health and spiritual growth

Good morning! And welcome to WestShore Community Church, on this our first-ever Friendship Sunday. It’s always good to see our members and regular attenders, but this week we’re thrilled to have with us so many friends, both new and old. It reminds us that many of the people Jesus ministered to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Put Those Stones Down!

Contributed by Alan Krieg on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: Do you have steel toed shoes on?!! I have four points this morning and I’m sure one of them is going to step on your toes.

Introduction: Do you have steel toed shoes on?!! I have four points this morning and I’m sure one of them is going to step on your toes. I got my toes stepped on preparing this message. If all four points get your toes this morning then you need to get to the alter real quick! Now listen! Did you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Unconditional Grace Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 22, 2001

God’s grace is dependent on what Christ did for us, and not on what we do. It is given without respect to merit, worh, or accomplishment.

This morning, we begin a three-week series of messages on the topic of "grace". Over these next three Sundays, we will be focusing our attention on this one single doctrine, because a correct understanding of God’s grace is at the center of our faith. It is absolutely foundational. A clear, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Courage Under Fire

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Apr 22, 2001

This sermon covers the theme of courage as it relates to the example of Peter and John’s close relationship to God discussed in Acts 4.

Members of the 4th grade class at Spring Hill Elementary School in McClean, Virginia were asked the question: "What Is Courage". Their answer was: "Having faith. Being brave. Doing something when you’re scared of it. Doing something when you think you can’t. Trying something that you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Treasure In Heaven

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

The way of wisdom is to seek after things which are eternal.

This morning, I’m going to tell you how to get rich. I’m going to tell you how to acquire wealth that makes Bill Gates’ fortune look like pocket change. Last week -- flood in Mozambique, a country on the Southeastern coast of Africa. Caused by a cyclone and three weeks of torrential rains. · ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

His Needs, Her Needs, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

Why should we even worry about trying to meet each other’s needs?

Does God care how I get along with my wife? We know that God cares about: world events, the lives of powerful and important people. But does he care about my life, even down to the point of caring about our relationships? Yes. Most definitely yes. Because He isn’t just a God out there. He is a God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

His Needs, Her Needs, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

What does a man need from his wife? Honor and respect.

This morning, we’re continuing our series of messages on "His Needs, Her Needs." We’ll begin with His Need - honor, respect, admiration. A man will do virtually anything to gain the admiration of a woman. To put it another way, a woman who wishes to manipulate a man need only show him admiration, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:33

Denomination: Baptist

His Needs, Her Needs, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

Men and women are different. Surprised?

[The "Rules"] 1. The Female always makes the Rules. 2. The Rules are subject to change at any time without prior notification. 3. No Male can possibly know all the Rules. 4. If the Female suspects the Male knows all the Rules, she must immediately change some or all of the Rules. 5. The Female is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving God Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we forgive God when we are hurt or disappointed?

What do we do when something bad happens to us, and there’s no one to forgive? What do we do when the only person we can hold responsible is God Himself? How can we forgive God? What does it mean to forgive God? Before we answer that question, let’s make clear what we mean by "forgiving" God. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Forgive Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we forgive?

I would like to begin this morning with a very troubling verse of Scripture. "If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." -- Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV) Does this mean ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving God's Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we receive God’s forgiveness?

This morning we consider a topic which reminds us that the Christian religion is not merely helpful. Now, of course Christianity does help us to be better parents, husbands, wives, citizens. Following Christ has many practical benefits, and they are not trivial. But every once and a while, we need ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

The need for forgiveness is universal because sin is universal.

Last week, we kicked off the new year and the new millennium by considering the topic of "Making a Fresh Start." We looked at what the Bible has to say about making life changes, and we especially focused on our need for God’s help in making changes that are lasting and significant. This morning, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist