Sermons on Bill Rodgers:

The Fast Tracks Of Faith - Stewardship

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 15, 2003

This is the fourth message in a series on understanding and doing the will of God. The fourth essential element of the Christian life is good stewardship.

Intro: When the builders of a proposed bridge across the Niagara Falls began construction many years ago, the first matter at hand was how to span the river w/ the suspension cables. Launching a simple kite, the builders were able to get a thin string across. Using the string, they drew a rope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21, Exodus 20:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Fast Tracks Of Faith - God's Will

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 15, 2003

This is the sixth message in a series on understanding and doing the will of God.

Verse: Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Persecuted

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 4, 2006

Week 8 of an 8 week sermon series on the Beatitudes that focuses on our call to stand in persecution.

BE-Attitudes February 26, 2006 Blessed are the Persecuted Funny: A Texan billionaire w/ a beautiful daughter loved having parties at his pool which was home to a 20 ft. great-white. Every night he’d issue a challenge to the men: “½ my fortune or my daughter’s hand in marriage to the man who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Expressions Of Love

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 6, 2006

This message focused in on how baptism and communion are expressions of worship to God’s. We show Him love because He first loved us.

Expressions of Love March 5, 2006 Baptism and Lord’s Supper Intro: I am reading a book entitled, The Air I Breathe, by Louie Giglio. In the book Louie defines worship as “the pursuit of that which you value most.” I like that b/c I believe our greatest purpose for living is to honor God through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Robbed By Relationships Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The first of four messages on the threats to spiritual identity theft.

Identity Theft March 12, 2006 Robbed By Relationships Intro: I need a volunteer. Did you ever take the ACT/SAT? This will be kind of like that. Have you ever seen one of these? I want you to take a few seconds to put these shapes into the canister. According to our Vandy alumni this is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-22

Denomination: Baptist

Flip Your Lid

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

A challenge to go deeper in worship.

Flip Your Lid January 1, 2006 Romans 12:1-2 Video: What is Worship? I can think of no better way to start the New Year than to set our hearts and minds on honoring God. To make a decision to Flip our Lids for Jesus! Story: A few months ago, we had some guests from the Netherlands. While ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

You reap what you sow.

The Law of the Harvest Gal. 6:7-9 Intro: The Power of One Decision Quote: A lifetime of good decision can be destroyed by one poor decision. Idea: We all know this to be true… Idea: Law of Gravity – if you try to defy it, it will hurt you – the Law of the Harvest (Sowing & Reaping) is just as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

People Who Have Never Heard Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The first of five messages on the reliability of Christianity.

A Ready Defense – People Who Have Never Heard February 20, 2005 1 Peter 3:15 Intro: Several years ago a Peanuts comic strip had Linus and Charlie Brown in engaged in a serious conversation about God. Linus says, “I have a theological question. When you die and go to heaven, are you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Exist? Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The second of five messages on the reliability of Christianity

A Ready Defense March 13, 2005 The Existence of God Intro: 2 weeks ago we began a series entitled “A Ready Offense.” I’m attempting to deal w/ the 7 most common objections to Christianity. So far, we’ve looked at 2 questions: 1) What about all the people who’ve never heard of Jesus? 2) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Bible Reliable Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The third of five messages on the reliability of Christianity.

A Ready Defense March 20, 2005 Is the Bible Reliable? Review: This AM we’re going to finish our series entitled A Ready Defense. 1 Pt. 3:15 says, “But set part Christ as Lord of your life, and if you are asked about your Christian hope, always being ready to explain it.” This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Changed Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The fourth of five messages on the reliability of Christianity

A Ready Defense – The Amazing LIFE March 27, 2005 Video: Amazing Trans: Today we celebrate the most amazing event in the history mankind remembering the most amazing man ever to live – who in His amazing love offered His life to give each of us life that we might live an amazing life both here ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus The Only Way To God? Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The final message ina seires on the reliability of Christianity.

A Ready Defense April 3, 2005 Is Jesus the Only Way to God? Intro: Why believe in Jesus? What makes him so different from Socrates, Buddha, Mohammed, or any of the others? After all, don’t all religions lead to God? According to the teachings of Jesus – the answer is a definitive ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want For Christmas

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

What can you give God for Christmas that He would desire?

What Does God Want for Christmas? December 19, 2004 Matthew 1:18-2:11 Text: Read Matthew 1:18-2:11 Note: From the first Christmas, we find the exchanging of gifts. We find God giving His only Son and the three wise men giving gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Intro: Christmas is still a time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Guys

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

Lessons we can learn from the wise men.

Wise Guys – Christmas Message Matthew 2 Intro: To: All Southern USA Residents From: Santa I regret to inform you that effective immediately, due a growing population, I will no longer be able to serve the southern USA on Christmas Eve. However, I have provided a replacement for you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Sanctity Of Human Life

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The value of one life to God.

The Value of One Life Intro: 1857 U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that today looks pretty ridiculous. 7 of 9 Justices decided that a black slave named Dred Scott was nothing more than the property of his owner – thus he had no rights as a citizen and no protection under the law. Justice Taney ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist