Sermons on Bill Maher:

Are Good Works Good Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 12, 2019

How do you know when you’ve done enough? How good do you have to be? What standard do we measure ourselves against?

Are Good Works Good Enough? Rev. Brian Bill August 10-11, 2019 Last month in Virginia I had the opportunity to run a 10K race with our daughter Lydia on a hot and humid day. While I’ve labored through the Bix course twice I had never run an official 10K. Pip also participated, though he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20, Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Explain Election And Free Will? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 19, 2019

God is supremely sovereign and we are responsible for our response to Him!

How Do You Explain Election and Free Will? Rev. Brian Bill August 17-18, 2019 I often post the sermon topic on Facebook as a way to engage people ahead of time so they’ll consider gathering with us for a service or watch the sermon online later. Some topics in our Glad You Asked series have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, Deuteronomy 29:29

Denomination: Baptist

Does Prayer Change God's Mind? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 26, 2019

Prayer isn’t about changing God’s mind; it’s about changing my mind so my will lines up with His will.

Does Prayer Change God’s Mind? Rev. Brian Bill August 24-25, 2019 If our questions aren’t addressed properly, it’s easy to become confused. Listen to how some children answered a few Bible questions: • The first three books of the Bible are Genesis, Exodus and Laxatives. • Lot’s wife was a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:10-14, Malachi 3:6, Isaiah 46:9-10, James 4:2, Exodus 8:13, Genesis 6:6, Matthew 6:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Watching Our Words Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 16, 2019

I will use my tongue to launch life instead of delivering death.

Watching Our Words Proverbs 6:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill January 12-13, 2018 Many summers ago, our family was invited to a party at someone’s house. After we were done eating, a group of adults started playing volleyball. Meanwhile, the children gathered into groups and held up bed sheets while a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-6, Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For The Family Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2019

Speak for those who can't speak for themselves.

Wisdom For the Family Proverbs 24:11-12 Rev. Brian Bill January 19-20, 2019 It’s probably not appropriate for a Packers fan to bring up the “double doink” field goal missed by Bears kicker Cody Parkey in the closing seconds of their game with the Eagles a couple weeks ago…but I’m going to anyway. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:11-12, Proverbs 31:8-9, Proverbs 2:1, Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Making Wise Decisions Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 25, 2019

10 Questions from Proverbs to Help us Make Wise Decisions

Making Wise Decisions Proverbs 3:5-6 Rev. Brian Bill January 26-27, 2019 An HR manager advertised a job opening and a large group of applicants showed up in the waiting room. The first man was ushered into her office, and she began explaining the job to him: “We need someone who can make fast ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 19:2, Proverbs 21:5, Proverbs 16:2, Proverbs 11:4, Proverbs 22:1, Proverbs 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Persevering Through Trials Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 5, 2019

Trials that test us will toughen our faith if we don’t allow temptations to trip us up. Trials from without and temptations from within are no match for the Christian who stands in truth from above.

Persevering Through Trials February 2-3, 2019 James 1:1-18 Rev. Brian Bill A man who filed an insurance claim was asked for additional information from the company. Here’s his response. I am a bricklayer by trade. On the date of the accident I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18, Genesis 3:12-13, Job 1:22, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Refusing To Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 15, 2019

If you want God’s favor, don’t treat people with favoritism.

Over 30 years ago, when I was serving on a church staff in the Chicago area, Paul Harvey, the nationally recognized radio personality, attended one of our services. Harvey passed away in 2009 and had a radio show for over 50 years, reaching 26 million people a week. As soon as the service was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Proving Your Faith Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2019

We’re not saved by works, but saved people do God’s work.

Proving Your Faith James 2:14-26 Rev. Brian Bill February 23-24, 2019 I’ve always enjoyed reading church signs. Here are some of my favorites… • Whoever is praying for snow…please stop. I confess. That’s on me. • God’s love is deeper than this snow. I’m so grateful for Gary Pinger’s ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 2, 2019

Control your tongue, or it will control you.

Taming the Tongue James 3:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill March 2-3, 2019 Sermon Bumper: Words Words have started revolutions, riots, revivals and reformations. Join me as I pray the words of Psalm 19:14, Psalm 141:3 and portions of our passage in James 3:1-12 back to the Lord: “Let the words of my mouth ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

It's Hard To Be Humble

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2019

God gives grace to the humble, not the haughty.

It’s Hard to Be Humble James 4:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill March 16-17, 2019 Mac Davis recorded a song in 1980 that became an international hit called, “It’s Hard to Be Humble.” Oh Lord it’s hard to be humble When you’re perfect in every way I can’t wait to look in the mirror Cause I get better looking ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of Being A Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2019

A worldly person breaks peace, while a wise person makes peace.

The Wisdom of Being a Peacemaker James 3:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill March 9-10, 2019 Conflict is everywhere, isn’t it? Lady Astor once said to Churchill, “Winston, if you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee.” Churchill responded with his cutting wit: “Nancy, if you were my wife, I’d drink ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Covenant: God Pursues

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 22, 2016

God pursues people through the making of covenants. Sermon focuses on how Christ fulfills the covenants.

Covenant: God Pursues Jeremiah 31:31-34 Rev. Brian Bill December 17-18, 2016 Some of you may know that many years ago I had the privilege of serving as one of Ray Pritchard’s associate pastors. Ray is my ministry mentor and most of what I know as a pastor I learned from him. Around 10 years ago ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Incarnation: God Comes

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 26, 2016

In Christ the glory from the tabernacle and the temple has come down.

Incarnation: God Comes John 1:14 Rev. Brian Bill December 24, 2016 Scripture Reading Here’s a question on Christmas Eve. How can we be certain that what happened on that holy night is not a hoax? How do we know that the news about the nativity is factual and not fake? Can we be sure this is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation: God Gives

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 29, 2016

Exposition of John 3:16 for Christmas Day. God loves, He lavishes, we lean, we live.

Salvation: God Gives John 3:16 Rev. Brian Bill December 25, 2016 A pastor met a church member out in the community and asked why he didn’t attend services on a regular basis. The man replied that the sermons were so-so and lamented, “Every time I go to church you sing the same songs!” The pastor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist