Sermons on Brown:

Why Should I Be Baptized? Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 4, 2016

Is water baptism really necessary? If so, why?

To be in the military, there must first be a mutual agreement. They recognize your potential and then you count the cost of serving them. This is followed by an oath of commitment and submission to the military in accordance with their established regulations. Following this process, if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Join A Small Group? Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 19, 2016

Is it REALLY necessary? Why should I? The best answer? Jesus modeled it for us!

The military has an organizational chain of command. For instance, an Army has more than 50,000 soldiers that is made up of 2 or more corps. A corp has 20-45,000 soldiers that is made up of 2-5 divisions. A division is 10-15,000 soldiers that is made up of 3 brigades. A brigade has 3-5,000 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Generous Heart Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 19, 2016

Why do we give? What does Scripture teach about giving? We serve a giving Father and a giving Son. If we are being transformed into His image, we will be giving as well.

Why do we give? Sometimes we are compelled to give to something we believe in. Sometimes we give because we feel sorry for someone in a less fortunate situation. Sometimes we give because we feel guilty. Sometimes we give because we have some left over. Sometime we just don’t give. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Serving For God's Glory Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 19, 2016

We have responsibilities in the context of our relationship with God and His church. Peter provides godly guidance for our responsibilities in the Lord's church.

In the military, after the agreements and oaths, there were responsibilities. They offered training, but I had to train. They gave me equipment, but I had to maintain it. They prepared food, but I had to eat. They provided education, but I had to continue learning. Bottom line is - I had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Transformed! Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 19, 2016

The word transformed is used 4 times in the New Testament. Twice describing Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration and twice describing God’s affect on Christians. Thankfully, it is not something I try to accomplish, but something God accomplished in me.

When I enlisted in the Army in 1985, I was a naïve, country boy from WV. After their offer and my oath of commitment, the Army upheld their responsibilities and I upheld mine. Over time, by their influence and training, I was transformed into a soldier. If the military can accomplish that in me, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Foundation One: God's Plan For Marriage Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015

An expositional study of Genesis 1 and 2 focusing on God's plan for marriage

Foundation One: God’s Plan for Marriage Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” So God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundation Two: Gender Roles In Marriage Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015

Topical study looking at gender roles in marriage

Foundation Two: Gender Roles in Marriage In this session, we will discuss God’s roles for the husband and wife in the marriage union. Why are gender roles so important in marriage? For one, God designed marriage, and when people do not follow his design, the marriage is destined for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundation Three: Commitment In Marriage Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015

A topical study on commitment in marriage including a consideration of divorce and remarriage

Foundation Three: Commitment in Marriage Many marriages were destined for trouble from the utterance of the words “I do.” When the couple publicly declared, “I do”, they really didn’t understand what they were committing to. They had no comprehension of what true ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundation Four: Communication In Marriage Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015

A topical study on communication in marriage

Foundation Four: Communication in Marriage At the core of every healthy marriage is the ability of a couple to successfully communicate with one another. Communication can be difficult because each individual may have a different background, experiences, and sometimes even culture, which all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundation Five: Conflict Resolution In Marriage Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015

A study on conflict resolution in marriage

Foundation Five: Conflict Resolution in Marriage How should couples resolve conflict in marriage? Conflict is, essentially, part of human nature. After Adam sinned in the Garden, conflict ensued. When God asked him if he had eaten of the forbidden tree, he did not simply say, “Yes.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundation Six: Raising Godly Children In Marriage Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015

A study on raising godly children in marriage

Foundation Six: Raising Godly Children in Marriage How do we raise godly children in marriage? One of the reasons God brings two people together in marriage is for the purpose of raising godly children, children who look like him. Malachi 2:15 says: Has not the LORD made them one? In flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundation Seven: Financial Faithfulness In Marriage Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015

A study on how to be financially faithful in marriage

Foundation Seven: Financial Faithfulness in Marriage How can couples practice financial faithfulness in marriage? Many Christian couples give their tithe and offering to God but act like the rest is theirs. However, this is an incorrect use of finances. Psalm 24:1 says, “The earth is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundation Eight: Intimacy In Marriage Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015

A study on intimacy in marriage

Foundation Eight: Intimacy in Marriage How should couples develop intimacy in marriage? Marriage should be the most intimate relationship anybody experiences in life. It should be more intimate than a friendship, a mother-daughter relationship, a father-son relationship, a boyfriend-girlfriend ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harmony In The Home

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jul 29, 2015

When we reach the age that the best place for us to live is a nursing home we are often very set in our ways. We want things done our way! This causes conflict in the home. The Bible teaches us to work together for the good of the group.

Harmony in the Home “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.” Romans 12:16 “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!” Psalm 133:1 To begin I want to talk about something ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of The Gospel (Col 1:1-8) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Colossians 1:1-8

The Glory of the Gospel “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational