Sermons on Glasses:

Dealing With Today's Church

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 11, 2005

As prolific as the church was in the days of Paul, it suffers today. Either people do not come, or people come for the wrong reasons. The church is abundantly immersed in paradoxes. Whether verbalized, or thought, the operative question of the day is, “

Dealing with Today’s Church Hebrews 10:24-25;13:7,17 1 Timothy 4:13 Acts 2:42 INTRODUCTION: The New Testament repeatedly emphasizes the importance of local assemblies – ie: local churches. The pattern of the Apostle Paul was to establish local churches in every community he went to. Yet, as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Priceless Gift Of Redemption

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 11, 2005

If salvation or redemption were a commodity it would rate high in every categor, with the exception of the last one – the need of the product. See, redemption, apart from most other things, is not seen as a need. Well, at least not until it is often too

CHRIST’S PRICELESS GIFT OF REDEMPTION ROMANS 6:23 INTRODUCTION: What is it that determines price? There are several things that come into play when determining the price, or value of something. Some of those are the workmanship, materials used, satisfaction of the person buying, availability of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Today's Church

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 26, 2005

Part two of two -- this sermon addresses the issue of what kind of church should we be coming to

DEALING WITH TODAY’S CHURCH The Kind Of Church We Should Be Coming To …. INTRODUCTION: This morning, I would like to take a look at the thought of the kind of church we should be coming too. Paul, at the end of the book of acts defines the church in some very sobering words. He says this, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

Popping The Questions Of The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 26, 2005

This is the first sermon of the series, and looks at the Paul’s focus and concern regarding the Corinthian Church

POPPING THE QUESTIONS OF THE CHURCH 1 Corinthians 1:1-19 Introduction: As we begin a study in First Corinthians, we need to lay a little groundwork so to speak. Paul founded the Corinthian Church during his second missionary journey … Acts 18:1-18 records the founding of the church Acts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Timely Advice For Marital Success Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 13, 2005

at some advice for beginning, and maintaining a strong marriage ¡V especially in light of the pressures marriages face today in general, and Christian marriages specifically.

TIMELY ADVICE FOR MARITAL SUCCESS 1 CORINTHIANS 7:25-40 INTRODUCTION: In this third message concerning marriage, do¡¦s, don¡¦ts, and advice. So far we have looked at marriage and its responsibilities, and those who ¡§seek¡¨ to be unmarried, and the gift of singleness. Today, we want to look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

Value Judgments Or Judging With Value Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 13, 2005

Each judgment we make, though, says far more about us than it does about the issue under judgment. Paul brings this into clarity for the believer, as judgments were being made over the significance of eating meat that had been offered to idols. The resp

VALUE JUDGMENTS OR JUDGING WITH VALUE 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 INTRODUCTION: The dictionary defines a value judgment as, ¡§an assessment that reveals more about the values of the person making the assessment than about the reality of what is assessed.¡¨ In reality, we all make judgments all the time. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Preventing Another 9/11

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 13, 2005

Our leaders say that these kinds of events are now the norm. We should expect them, prepare for them, and be diligent in watching for the seeds of such action. Signs are up, all over this country asking us to be diligent, to communicate suspicious activ

PREVENTING ANOTHER 9/11 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. PROPOSITION: national healing is only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Lifting Our Speech Out Of The Gutter Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2004

This message deals with the specialness of God’s name and image in man.

LIFTING OUR SPEECH OUT OF THE GUTTER Ephesians 5:3-12 Exodus 20:7 INTRODUCTION: We live in an increasingly relativistic society. Decency has become a relative matter. We have warning labels on everything from video games to music CD’s. Yet, EVEN with those warnings, children, younger and younger ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-12, Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Rooted In The Heart Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2004

This is the final message in the series and deals with the root of good speech -- our heart!

“Rooted in the Heart” Matthew 12:33-37 INTRODUCTION: We have spent several weeks looking at what the Scripture has to say concerning our speech and what we must avoid if we want to keep it on the cutting edge. Recently we have seen: 1. How explosive our tongue is. 2. The problems associated with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Standing As Dead Man Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2007

This message is the first in a series based on the "Martyr’s Oath", and is meant to challange believer’s to live more dedicated to Christ

THE MARTYR’S OATH Standing As A Dead Man Romans 6:1-11 INTRODUCTION: In India there is a Bible Institute run by Dr. Samuel Thomas – a modern day hero of the Christian faith. Each year this Bible Institute has a commencement ceremony where students who have finished their studies are together for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Action Of Surrender Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2007

Christianity as a lifestyle, a relationship with Jesus; exists, is one of surrender. And this is the concept – Christian Surrender that I would like to look at biblically this morning. What does it mean to be surrendered to Christ?

THE MARTYR’S OATH The Action Of Surrender Romans 9:16-21 INTRODUCTION: This morning, we continue our series of the Martyr’s Oath. Christianity as a lifestyle, a relationship with Jesus; exists, is one of surrender. And this is the concept – Christian Surrender that I would like to look at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Present Of Our Tithes And Offerings Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 4, 2006

This sermom, originally prepared for the Christmas Season, but easily adaptable for other times, deals with the issue of Tithes and Offerings, looking at What they are, Why God wants us to give them, and What we are to give.

The Presents of Christmas The Present of Our Tithes and Offerings 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5 INTRODUCTION: Everybody likes presents under the Christmas tree. We all gather around and wait eagerly, with quiet or not so quiet anticipation, the “opening of the presents”. Now in some houses there is a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Present Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 13, 2006

So, when you think about it, Christmas is about giving and about presents. This brings us to the crux of our message this morning, how do we make a present of ourselves this Christmas? In order to answer this question, we need to take a good look at Sam

THE PRESENTS OF CHRISTMAS The Present Of Ourselves INTRODUCTION: How does the song go, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” ? And Christmas really is, or really should be the most wonderful time of the years, eclipsed ONLY by Easter. Christmas celebrates a birth, and Easter a “rebirth”. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Dedicate Children And Baptize Adults?

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007

... Child Dedication and Baptism also have their reasons. We dedicate children because Jesus blessed them and encouraged them to come to Him. Dedication is more than a promise between church and parent; it is a blessing on the life of the one being dedi

WHY DO WE DEDICATE CHILDREN AND BAPTIZE ADULTS? Various Scriptures INTRODUCTION: I would hazard to think that we all have stories about why we do some of the things we do. Sometimes we do things because this was the way others in our family did them, or perhaps we tried multiple ways ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lifting The Impossible From Our Lives Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007

This morning I would like to tie three principles together that are applicable for the believer when we have our backs up against the walk, so to speak spiritually. When things look a little to hard to accomplish, a little too hard to understand, a littl

LIFTING THE IMPOSSIBLE FROM OUR LIVES Matthew 17:20; Hebrews 13:5; 1 Peter 5:7 INTRODUCTION: This morning I would like to tie three principles together that are applicable for the believer when we have our backs up against the walk, so to speak spiritually. When things look a little to hard to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Baptist