Sermons on Church Anniversary:

We Exist To Fellowship And Care

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This sermon was the 4th in a 5 part series on defining the mission of our church. This one deals with developing fellowship and caring within the church.

May 27, 2001 1 John 1:3-10 “We exist to fellowship and to care” INTRODUCTION In the fall of the year, Linda, a young woman, was traveling alone up the rutted and rugged highway from Alberta, Canada to the Yukon. Linda didn’t know you don’t travel to Whitehorse alone in a rundown Honda ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Lift That Will Last

Contributed by Corey Howse on Jan 21, 2002

THIS SERMON IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE WITNESSESS THAT JESUS LIFT WILL LAST.

HOW MANY OF US HAVE GONE ON VACATIONS?THEN WHILE DRIVING ON OUR VACATIONS BEFORE REACHING OUR DESTINATIONS WE STARTED GETTING SLEEPY. MANY OF US WOULD GO TO THE NEXT EXIT, OR STOP AT THE FIRST CONVENIENCE STORE AND GET A CUP OF COFFEE. AFTER DRINKING THE COFFEE, THE COFFEE WOULD AWAKEN US AND WOULD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Mission

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

This is an introductory sermon to a 5 part series on why our church exists.

April 29, 2001 Acts 2- 6 “Our Mission” INTRODUCTION A volunteer fire department in a Minnesota town has this slogan, “We’ll know where we’re going when we get there.” The Tale of the Tardy Oxcart p. 210 You ever feel like that? Whenever both Tammy and I have forgotten to plan something ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 22, 2001

What is Christian fellowship? why is it important? How do we do it?

I’ve never run a marathon, which probably doesn’t surprise most of you. Nor have I ever competed in a triathlon (although I do own an Ironman Triathlon wristwatch, which is almost the same thing). But what you may not know is that in high school, I was a runner. I lettered in cross-country, and my ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Service

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 5, 2001

What does it mean to serve as Christ did?

If I were to ask you to describe yourself in one word; if I were to ask what one adjective best sums up your identity, what would you say? If you met someone for the first time, and they asked, "What are you?" how would you answer? What single term would you give in response to that question? You ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

When God Lends A Hand Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 7, 2001

This is the first sermon in the series, "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

Notice Acts 11:21 from our scripture reading - "And THE HAND OF THE LORD WAS WITH THEM and a great number believed, and turned to the Lord." The church at Antioch was a CONTAGIOUS CONGREGATION. The fact that "a great number believed, and turned to the Lord", gets our attention. I want to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

From The Community To The Courthouse (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Adam Cruse on Aug 19, 2001

God has given us in this text, three characteristics of what it takes to be an effective evangelistic church.

This week we are returning to our study in the book of Acts. The title of this series has been, “What a Church Should Look Like.” By now I hope we are beginning to see the structure of how Luke is writing. It seems as if he is flipping back and forth between two perspectives. One perspective is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Help!

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2001

This sermon was preached concerning the direction of our church. It is a plea for workers to get busy for the Lord.

Sunday Evening November 11, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church HELP! Matthew 9:35-38 Introduction: 1. 10 months ago, the Personnel Committee, and I came to the church and said that it was time to bring on a full-time Youth Minister/Associate Pastor. I also remember saying a couple of times that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

A God Honoring Ministry

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003

Characteristics of a God honoring ministry

1 Thessalonians 2:1-9 A God Honoring Ministry Introduction In our look at chapter 1, we found that the church at Thessalonica was quite a remarkable church. This was a church made up of people who were clearly saved, they were faithfully laboring for the Lord, they were both evangelistic and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A God Honoring Ministry

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003

Characteristics of a ministry that honors God

1 Thessalonians 2:6-20 A God Honoring Ministry Introduction During our time in 1 Thessalonians over the past few Sunday evening messages, we have been considering the marks of a truly remarkable church and how its ministries can be God honoring as they are carried out. It is my hope and prayer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-20

Denomination: Baptist

A God Honoring Ministry

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003

More characteristics of a ministry that honors God

1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 A God Honoring Ministry Introduction Have you ever wondered how it is that two people struggling with the same sins and problems in their lives can receive the gospel and one being dramatically changed by it and the other continue on in sin? I have. I have watched as men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

That The World Would Know Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 26, 2003

Jesus said that we should be one, so that the world would know: 1) God’s harmony (unity within diversity) and 2) God’s heart (His love).

John 17:20-23 – That the World Would Know A book that has changed my life is What’s So Amazing About Grace? In it the author, Philip Yancey quotes Mark Twain. Apparently Twain used to say he put a dog and a cat in a cage together as an experiment, to see if they could get along. They did, so he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday School - What's It All About?

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Sep 10, 2003

A Sermon dealing with the four basic fundamentals of the Sunday School. - REACHING - TEACHING - CARING - EVANGELIZING

Sunday School – What’s It All About? Deut. 6:4-9 and Matt. 28:19,20 Intro. Years ago one of the greatest programs of the Southern Baptist convention was the Training Union. It was the discipleship training ministry of the church. It declined over the years and died a slow death. WHY? – ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 21, 2003

This is the second message in a series of five seeking to answer the question....."Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ?"

Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 2 Acts 4:31-35 Last Sunday we began a five part message on Why Does The Church Exist ? The first word we used last week in a effort to answer our question was....”glorify”. The church exists to glorify God. This morning I want us to look at another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Ezekiel Illustrates His Message

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 13, 2003

A series in Ezekiel: About how God used Ezekiel in a unique way to convey His message

Ezekiel Illustrates His Message Ezekiel 4:1-8 Primary Purpose: God speaks in unique ways to his people to convey His message. The way that God is going to convey His message to Ezekiel in this chapter is unique. The people have grown cold in their hearts to the things of God. They are no ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist