Sermons on Doug Goins:

The Ways Of The Rebellious Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 14, 2018

How do we recognize the false teachers that have crept into the Church (Jude 4)? by there actions and their ways.

Let me start by saying that I like things that feel good… • Warm fudge brownies • Driving fast • Telling someone off when they deserve it • Sleeping in late • Lots of Coffee Let me also say that not everything that feels good is good for me. Warm fudge brownies are wonderful … but too much of it ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgment Of The Rebellious Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 19, 2018

The ungodly have crept into the church (Jude 4). Jesus is coming and they will be judged. All the ungodly will be judged. What side of Judgment are you on?

In 1935, an umpire in his rookie year, named Ralp “Babe” Pinelli once called Babe Ruth out on strikes. When the crowd booed with sharp disapproval at the call, the legendary Ruth turned to the umpire with disdain and said, "There’s 40,000 people here who know that the last pitch was ball, tomato ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Plan To Persevere Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 27, 2018

How are we to overcome the heresies and temptations of the world. Jude just does,t tell us about the problems, he list the solution and tells us to snatch others from the fire.

We live in uncertain times. We live in a world that reimagines truth as something fluid. Oprah Winfrey speaks of “your truth,” and the world is mesmerised by what they imagine is her depth of insight. Of course, all such talk of truth as fluid is foolish. Water still freezes at 32 degrees F and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Jesus Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 4, 2018

Jude warns us from false teachings, but in the final two verses of this little letter, Jude gives a doxology that states our security in Jesus.

Something I seldom do and that is switch to another translation of the Bible. This morning I will be using the English Standard Version rather than the New King James Version for our text of Jude 24-25 because of the differences between the different versions based on different Greek manuscripts. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Redeemed! Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 12, 2018

We are redeemed by the shed blood of Jesus, Being redeemed we share in the mysteries of God and will be co-inheritors with Jesus. We will look at the past, present, and future components of redemption.

How many here today know what S&H Green Stamps are? If you are under 40 years old you might not remember saving up green stamps. Certain stores give you so many trading stamps for each dollar you spend at their store. You save up the stamps, paste them into a collection book. When you have enough, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Our Eyes On Jesus

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 11, 2020

We tend to worry about the next guy when we need to be looking at Jesus for ourselves.

Opening Illustration: Joseph Tson was pastor of Second Baptist Church, Oradea, Romania, until he was exiled by the Romanian government in 1981. He writes of his experience: "Years ago I ran away from my country to study theology at Oxford. In 1972, when I was ready to go back to Romania, I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

We Are A New Creation Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 11, 2020

Just who are we in Christ? Beginning in this sermon series, I beginning using the Christian Standard Bible as a more easier to unstandstand translation over the New King James Version I had been using for many years.

Today we start a new sermon series: “Who we are in Christ.” A favorite phrase of Paul is the term “in Christ.” Paul’s use of the phrase is a whole study by itself. Paul, for the most part was the only one to use this phrase. The NT in the CSB, the term “in Christ” can be found 90 times in 88 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

We Are His Ambassadors Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 11, 2020

As A New Creation "in Christ" we also serve as His ambassadors.

Who are we in Christ? That is the subject of this series. Worded slightly different the series title is a statement: “Who We Are in Christ?” Through this series we will look at varying aspects of our status in Christ. Last week we looked at the fact that “in Christ” (a favorite phrase of Paul) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Traits Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 12, 2020

What does a Godly Mother Look like?

Opening Illustration: Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

We Are His Workmanship Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 19, 2020

We are God's masterpiece and we were made new in christ for a purpose.

Who are we in Christ? Have you ever wondered about that? Just who are you, who am I, to God? Sometimes when I look at the night sky on clear and moonless night, when I’m out in the open, no lights around to obstruct, and I see endless maze of stars about. I really feel insignificant. I begin ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Following God After Times Of Failure

Contributed by Doug Sanders on May 19, 2020

We must always make a new beginning, and this psalm gives us some instructions that we can follow after times of failure and chastening.

Psalm 85 (NKJV) 1 Lord, You have been favorable to Your land; You have brought back the captivity of Jacob. 2 You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people; You have covered all their sin. Selah 3 You have taken away all Your wrath; You have turned from the fierceness of Your anger. 4 Restore us, O ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Overcomers Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 1, 2020

The way God measures victory and the way the world does is two different ways. We are called to be "super conquerors" in Christ.

Who are we in Christ? This message today is for those “in Christ,” who know Jesus as Lord and Savior. Last week we considered that as a "New Creation in Christ," we are His workmanship (Epheisans 2:10), His work of art, His masterpiece. As his workmanship, as His masterpiece -what good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 8, 2020

Continuation of the series "Who We are in Christ." We are called to be an influence in the world.

Who are we “in Christ?” What is our purpose “in Christ?" Think on that for a moment. If we are “in Christ” we are “saved.” We talked about that we are “a new creation in Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:17). If there was no further purpose for us on earth after our conversion, why are we not taken ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

We Are His Disciples Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 15, 2020

Our desire should be to be like Christ, to follow in His footsteps, to see the world as He sees the world, to conform to His likeness. We have a word for it, we call it being a disciple. We are called to be His disciples.

Who are we in Christ? We have been looking at this pretty much since Easter. We considered that “in Christ” we are a new creation. All the old has passed away and before God, all has become new! Being in Christ, we represent Him to the world, we have become His ambassadors. We have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day - Promise Keepers

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 29, 2020

The story of the Rechabites, who promise to keep the commands of their forefather for hundreds of years.

Today is Father’s Day and it just so happens that today would have been my Father’s 95th birthday. I miss my father who went to be with the Lord a little over 8 years ago. He was one of the most Godly men I knew. I strive to be just half the man he was. Today, We’re looking into the story of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist