Sermons on Brian Bill: showing 796-810 of 18,897

Easter Matters

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 13, 2020

One of the results of the resurrection is we no longer have to live in fear. We could say it like this: When in dread, remember Jesus rose from the dead; He will come near when we are quarantined with fear!

Easter Matters John 20:19-22 Rev. Brian Bill April 11-12, 2020 The very first Easter did not take place in a crowded worship space filled with singing and praising. On the very first Easter the disciples were locked in a house. Instead of sheltering in place, they were shaking in place. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About The Coronavirus?

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 16, 2020

It’s always relevant and right to ask, ‘What does the Bible Say’ and repent today!

What Does the Bible Say About the Coronavirus? Genesis 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill April 18-19, 2020 We’re all facing a viral villain we can’t see, an invisible and insidious enemy that is silently stalking us. My pastor friend Cisco Cotto, who was scheduled to preach at Edgewood during my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-18, Luke 13:5, Deuteronomy 28:58-60, Revelation 9:18

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Through The Valley Of The Virus

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 23, 2020

If you want the calm of this psalm, you must become one of the Shepherd's sheep.

Once, a Sunday School teacher asked her class, “How many of you can quote Psalm 23?” Several students raised their hands, including a little girl who was only four years old. She stood up and declared loudly, “The Lord is my shepherd. I got all I want.” She had the words mixed up but understood ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 8:1, Psalm 34:9, Psalm 4:8, Isaiah 43:5, Hebrews 13:5-6, John 10:28, 1 Peter 2:25, John 10:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Living As Conquerors In The Age Of Coronavirus

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 1, 2020

Conquering Christians lock into the love of Christ.

Here’s a question: Do you see the Bible as a collection of stories or as one story? If we see the Bible as simply disconnected stories, our tendency will be to make the Bible all about us and how we’re supposed to behave. If we see the central narrative of Scripture as the story about God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Peter 1:3, Romans 8:1, 1 Chronicles 16:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Who Mentor Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 8, 2020

A mom can be a spiritual mentor to her children with or without the help of a dad.

Video Introduction: “Just Like Me” Today, we’re going to look at how a mother and a grandmother mentored a young boy who grew up to be a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. They did this by spending time with him and by modeling sincere spirituality. Over one hundred years ago, by an act of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:14-15, Acts 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage As It's Meant To Be Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2020

Because marriage matters to God, we must do marriage His way.

I enjoy hearing what kids say about love and marriage. • When asked why people fall in love, 9-year-old Mae said, “No one is sure why it happens, but I heard it has something to do with the way you smell…That’s why perfume and deodorant are so popular.” • When asked what falling in love is like, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25, Matthew 19:1-6, Malachi 2:14-15, Ecclesiastes 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Accept One Another

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2021

Since we are accepted by Christ, we must accept one another.

According to LifeWay Research, when asked about their most significant struggle this past year, pastors pointed to the disunity in their congregation caused by COVID and the various protocols put in place. Many factors no doubt play a role in this problem, but one statistic may underscore a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Carry Each Others Burdens Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 27, 2021

We show we care when we bear one another’s burdens.

How many of you remember the TV commercial from the late 80s and early 90s which showed an elderly woman lying on the floor shouting, “Help me, I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up?” That catchphrase has become part of our vocabulary but it’s not very funny for those who have faltered, fallen, and feel ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing With One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 29, 2021

Because Jesus bears with us, we can bear with one another.

Several weeks ago, Edgewood hosted a simulcast event from Voice of the Martyrs called, “Imprisoned for Christ,” featuring three men who were jailed for Jesus. We were urged to pray for persecuted believers to remain firm and faithful. During this event, I learned of a brand-new book by Todd ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6, Ephesians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Is Everything

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 5, 2021

Because Easter is everything, Jesus must be everything to you.

The word “everything” refers to “something that is extremely or most important.” If you believe someone or something is everything, you’re saying that person or that thing is most important in your life. Barry White made these words popular in a song from 1974: “My first, my last, my everything ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Storm Before The Calm Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 28, 2022

In the storms of life, make sure you have an anchor for your soul.

The Storm Before the Calm Acts 27:1-44 Rev. Brian Bill March 27-28, 2022 I suffer from aquaphobia, or the fear of water. I can trace it to four traumatic events. • When I was around 9 years old, I was fishing in the middle of the night with my dad and his buddies on Devil’s Lake [aptly named]. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 20, 2021

Jesus + Nothing = Everything

Recently, Beth and I stopped by a grocery store to pick up a few items. To save time, we decided to use the self-checkout option [I normally go to a cashier as a way to support jobs]. When I tried to scan the first item, the machine sounded an alarm, and the screen showed an error. As I waited ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

How God Leads Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 25, 2021

God uses imperfect people to accomplish His perfect purposes.

Last Sunday, someone told me they saw me run a red light earlier in the week. Apparently, he was driving behind me and witnessed my traffic transgression. I didn’t really know what to say so I deflected and mumbled something about how people drive too fast today. Before I went to bed that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One Message, Three Methods Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 5, 2021

God uses many methods to get His message out

I recently put a post on the Edgewood Facebook page: “Knowing that it is God who draws you to Himself in salvation, could you share what method or means God used to bring you to faith in Christ?” Here are some of the responses… • A beautiful Christian mother! • When our second child was born ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

Not Quite A Christian Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 21, 2022

The Savior saved us so we will speak about Him to those He sends us to.

How many of you remember the sermon from last weekend? Me either. Howard Hendricks used to say we have the potential of remembering 10% of what we hear, and that’s just the potential. Another pastor believes we forget 95% of a sermon after 72 hours. For us to remember, we need to hear things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist