Sermons on Cook:

Unveiling God's Heart Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 14, 2006

This is about the Temple curtain torn in 2 when Jesus died. It shows us God’s heart of approachability, availability, and affection.

Mark 15:33-39 – Unveiling God’s Heart (I got this sermon mostly from a pastor named Randal Earl Denny in his book In the Shadow of the Cross.) Well, here we are. Since January we have been looking at The Life of Jesus. We have studied his teachings and observed His miracles. We have seen Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

Picky Picky Belief Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 14, 2006

The religious leaders were selective about which laws to follow and which ones to ignore or defy. We are too. The point of this is to expose our own double-standards and lead us to show mercy to others.

John 19:31-37 – Picky Picky Belief Tonight, in our last message of The Life of Jesus before Resurrection Day, I’d like to point out an interesting characteristic about the religious leaders that really bears hearing. Just to let you know: likely something I say tonight might make you angry. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Is In Bloom Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 18, 2006

Easter morning sermon on the hope that Jesus gives us. Also the start of a series on the Resurrection.

1 Peter 1:3-4 – Hope is in Bloom Let’s read our passage for today, 1 Peter 1:3-4, paying close attention to the idea of life in v3. As I was preparing for this message last week, I was thinking about this Easter lily that I bought Michelle. We both love these flowers. They are really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Still Moves Stones Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 1, 2006

This speaks of the guards and the rolled-away stone from Jesus’ tomb. It basically says that God’s plans cannot be stopped, and we can trust Him with the things that seem to block His will for our lives.

Matthew 27:62-28:15 – God Still Moves Stones Today we are continuing our series called He is Risen Indeed, based on the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What did His rising from the grave prove to us? What did it accomplish for us? Today we are looking at the story from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Calling All Angels Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 2, 2006

This talks about the role that angels played on the first Resurrection day. God used them because He wanted to, not because He had to. It’s the same with His servants today.

Luke 24:1-8 – Calling All Angels Tonight we are continuing to look at various angles of the resurrection and what it means for us today. Tonight’s message is a thought I have never preached on before, and I hope that it speaks to your heart. I’m talking about angels. Let’s read Luke 24:1-7. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A "Compelling" Message

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Apr 24, 2005

The Parable of the Great Banquet

The Great Banquet – A “Compelling” Message April 24, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following joke about dining: A man went into a restaurant and sat down. The waiter came up to him. The man said, “I’d like a cup of coffee with no milk.” “A cup of coffee with no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Certainty Of God's Promises Series

Contributed by Matthew Cook on May 3, 2005

Can God’s promises be relied upon?

The Certainty of God’s Promise May 1, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following illustration on promises: We live in an era of unkept promises. Nations sign important treaties and then break them at will. And many couples show little regard for their wedding vows. In ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry - Loving Your Neighbor As Yourself

Contributed by Matthew Cook on May 11, 2005

Outreach - A Church Expense or a Church Investment?

Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself Center Point Baptist Church May 11, 2005 Introduction What is a good investment today? Several strong companies that enjoyed a superior reputation not long ago are now struggling to survive - or have gone bankrupt. Companies like Enron, Nextel, Worldcom, Delta, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Not Alone Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

1st in series on meaning of Pentecost. It was a pilgrim holiday, to draw near to God. Acts 2 shows us God drawing near to us.

Acts 2:1-13 – We Are Not Alone On June 18, 1815, twelve miles south of Brussels and two miles from the Belgian village of Waterloo, the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was soundly defeated by Arthur Wellesley, better known as the Duke of Wellington. At the time of this victory, though, things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Heart These Days Is Hard To Find Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

2nd in series on what Pentecost means. Instead of the Law written on tablets of stone, it’s now written on our hearts.

Acts 2:1-11 – A Good Heart is Hard to Find (Many of the conclusions, including the wording, set forth here flow from John Eldredge.) In his book The Moral Intelligence of Children, Harvard professor Robert Coles told a story about Marian, one of his students several years ago. She had arrived ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses Reverse Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

3rd in series on what Pentecost means. Here Babel is contrasted with Pentecost, from judgement to mercy

Acts 2:1-36; Genesis 11:1-11 – God Uses Reverse A few years before John Newton, the writer of the song “Amazing Grace”, died, a friend was having breakfast with him. Their custom was to read from the Bible after the meal. Because old John’s eyes were growing dim, his friend would read, then ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Firstfruits Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

4th in series on what Pentecost means. It was also called the Day of Firstfruits, and this shows that we become the offering to God.

Acts 1:12-14, 2:1-4 – Firstfruits Today we are continuing to look at the festival of Pentecost, from the eyes of a 1st-century Jewish Christian. The Acts 2 Pentecost changed the world, but since all the early converts were Jewish, what did the holiday mean to them? We looked at the idea ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Sing Of My Redeemer Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

5th in series on what Pentecost means. This was also a Mother’s Day sermon about the need to have a Redeemer. Ruth had Boaz, we have Jesus, as evidenced by Pentecost.

Galatians 3:10-14 – I Will Sing of My Redeemer Turn with me to the book of Ruth. Today’s message was fairly difficult to bring together. Not because there’s not much to say on Mother’s Day, but rather there is so much to say. We’ve been looking at the holiday of Pentecost. That in itself is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Inside Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

6th and last in series on what Pentecost means. This contrasts Acts 2 with Exodus 19, showing that even though the fire was once only for Moses, it’s for all believers today.

Acts 2:1-4 – Fire Inside Three ladies had a bible study and were talking about being refined by the fire. They did not understand about being refined in the fire like silver. One volunteered to go to the silversmith and see what that meant. When she went she did not tell the silversmith why ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

1st in series showing Jesus’ priorities on earth. People are important to God, and they need to understand the full extent of His personal care and involvement in their lives.

John 4:1-42 – Eyes Wide Open This week we are starting our series designed for the 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Our theme for the year is “Declare His Name: Aligning Our Lives with Christ’s Passion”. It’s about looking at who Christ is, and what He came to earth to do. So, for the next few ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-42

Denomination: Baptist