Sermons on Dr Ralph Wilson:

Wood That's Good For Nothing Series

Contributed by David Wilson on May 19, 2011

God asks a series of rhetorical questions designed to get the people facing the sad fact that despite being called by God they were no better than the nations around them. In fact, because they refused to bear proper fruit they were worthless to God.

VERSES 1-5: Israel as a Vine Ezekiel was not the first prophet to refer to Israel as a vine. We see this in the song of the vineyard that is found in Isaiah 5. Also, as we study this chapter, it would be good to remember Jesus offered a reference of Himself as the true vine and the need for us ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Live In God's Economy: What Me Worry? Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 25, 2010

Moth, rust, and burrowing thieves destroy our material possession so we must know how to invest in God's Economy.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Matthew 6:19-34 VERSES 19-21 WHAT NOT TO DO! “Do Not Store Up” could also be translated “stop storing up.” In other words, Christ was calling for a decisive break with the tradition of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 1 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 6, 2010

Sermon 5 in series. 1 John, the epistle of assurance, gives 16 signs of a genuine believer in Christ. This is part 1 of that series.

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. REVIEW: Message #1: An Argument in Eternity. Mt. 7:21-23 Many who say “Lord, Lord ...” Message #2: The Cost of Freedom in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sixteen Signs Of A Believer Part 2 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 8, 2010

In Sermon 6 of the series, we continue looking at the 16 signs of a true believer as revealed in 1 John. In this sermon we ask, Have I experienced forgiveness?, am I keeping God’s commandments?, and am I doing God’s will?

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. REVIEW: Message #1: An Argument in Eternity. Mt. 7:21-23 Many who say “Lord, Lord ...” Message #2: The Cost of Freedom in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 3 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 8, 2010

Sermon 7 of the series. As we continue to study the 16 signs that John gives to identify a true believer, we ask ...Am I doing righteousness? Am I living in light of His coming? Am I overcoming habitual sin?

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 7: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part III) (2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Jn. 2:29; 3:1-9) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 4 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 8, 2010

Sermon 8 of the series. John's sixteen signs of a true believer (continued). In this sermon, John offers "love for our brother" as the sign of genuince faith.

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 8: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part IV) (2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Jn. 3:10-19) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 6 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 9, 2010

Sermon 10 in the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." John presents 16 tests to examine our faith. This sermon: Do I have the inner witness of the Holy Spirit?

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 10: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part VI) (2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Jn. 3:24) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:24

Denomination: Baptist

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 9 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 10, 2010

Sermon 13 in the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." (John's evidences of Genuine faith as expressed in 1 John). This sermon: The confession test: Do I really believe that Jesus is the Son of God?

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 13: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part IX) (2 Cor. 5:14; 13:5; 1 Jn. 4:14-15; 5:1) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 11 (Summary And Review) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010

Sermon 15 of the "Things that Accompany Salvation" series. This is the final sermon of the section "Sixteen Signs." This series presents from 1 John the evidences of genuine faith. If you are looking for "just the facts" version, then this is it.

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 15: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Summary) (2 Cor. 5:14; 13:5) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Decree Of Cyrus Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010

Sermon 1 in series. Israel ignored the Sabbath rest principle for the land. God declared that they would spend one year in captivity for each year the Sabbath rest was not kept. Add to this the wickedness and false worship of Judah. God keeps His word and

The Book of Ezra Study #3 (Ezra 1:1-4) The Decree of Cyrus Introduction • Israel ignored the Sabbath rest principle for the land. • God declared that they would spend one year in captivity for each year the Sabbath rest was not kept. • Add to this the wickedness and false ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Headed Home! Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010

Sermon 2 in series. In our last message, God used Daniel to get to the king. The king, at God’s bidding, issued a decree. There were two parts to his proclamation: 1. A Call to Go 2. A Call to Give. In our text this evening we see the response to both

The Book of Ezra Study #4 (Ezra 1:5-11) Headed Home! Open It 1. How do you think your view of the church is different from your grandparents’? * 2. When was the last time you felt there was something you “just had to do”? 3. What’s something you have rebuilt, restored, refinished, or fixed ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Jewish Homecoming Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010

Sermon 3 in series. 2 Tim. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable. ALL scripture includes the genealogies and lists. At first, one may be tempted to overlook these passages and move on. You will be shocked at the tremendous

The Book of Ezra Study #5 (Ezra 2:1-70) A Jewish Homecoming! INTRODUCTION: • 2 Tim. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: • ALL scripture includes the genealogies and lists. • At ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:1-70

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Altar Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010

Sermon 4 of the series. The Jews are now back in their land. They have built cities, built houses and raised crops. Now it is time to get busy in the work and worship of the Lord!

The Book of Ezra Study #6 (Ezra 3:1-7) Rebuilding the Altar! INTRODUCTION: If given the chance, would you return to your home place to rebuild it, even if it lay in total devastation? What are some of your earliest memories of church? What buildings come to your mind? What parts of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Foundation! Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010

Sermon 5 in the series. The Jews have settled into their cities, built homes, raised crops. Now it is time to get busy in the work of the Lord. In last week’s lesson, we saw that the people put a priority on worship! Even without a Temple, they returned

T The Book of Ezra Study #7 (Ezra 3:8-13) Rebuilding the Foundation! INTRODUCTION: OPEN: If you knew that a murderer were on the loose in your city, what would you do? Buy a gun, read your Bible, pray, or tithe? QUOTE: Why was the Lord’s temple begun first, even before the city ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Opposition: Part 1 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 13, 2010

Sermon 6 of the Series. Chapter 4 is the sudden storm that interrupted what seemed to be clear sailing. The Jews knew that true worship of Jehovah could not be fully enjoyed until the Temple stood again! Satan knew this too. And he rears his ugly head to

The Book of Ezra Study #8 (Ezra 4:1-5, 24) Opposition: Part I INTRODUCTION: * 1. What comes to your mind as an example of an offer that seemed “too good to be true”? 2. When have you distrusted an offer of help or favor? SUMMARY STATEMENT: • Chapter 3 told us of the rebuilding of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist