Sermons on Racial Division:

Stephen: His Love & His Life; Pt 2 By Dr. Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 14, 2004

Godly, bold, spiritual are just a few words to describe the man Stephen. His life is an example for us all to follow. Let’s examine why!

Introduction Godly, bold, faithful, friend, by now your asking, "Where can I meet a guy like this..." if you are a single girl. They are hard to find. However, you can read about such a person and discover too that his life served as the best example for us all to follow. To begin with, his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3

Denomination: Baptist

Tempation 101 Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 9, 2005

Always take a good look at what you’re about to eat. It’s not so important to know what it is, but it’s critical to know what it was. When it comes to tempation we can follow the same advice. Let’s examine the subject together!

Introduction It is inevitable. Tempatation that is. In other words, one is being TEMPTED, overcoming TEMPTATION or heading towards TEMPTATION. It’s a part of the ChristiAn life and walk! Every born-again believer ought to be a student of the subject. The more one is aware and forearmed the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah's Journal By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 23, 2005

A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn no other way. Jonah was one of those who learned the hard way, but learn he did, let’s see how!

Introduction Man on the run! That’s what the news would have said. Run he did. Our story begins with Jonah. The amazing thing is, he reminds us of US! Jonah was the fifth in order of the minor prohets. Commissioned by God. Objections to Jonah’s encounter have been long and continual. Granting all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"A Great Number Of People, Blind..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 22, 2005

Start with what you can do; don’t stop because of what you can’t do. Bartimaeus is our best example. Let’s examine it together!

PREACHED @ DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH 10500 OLD KINGS ROAD JACKSONVILLE, FL 32219 (audio tape free unpon request) INTRODUCTION On this final journey to Jerusalem Jesus went through the city of Jericho. The name Jericho has an intresting meaning, "to smell.." It may have been given that unual name ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

"And They Are There Unto This Day..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 13, 2004

When God prepares to do something wonderful, He begins with a difficulty. When He plans to do something very wonderful, He begins with an impossibility. Let me show you how!

Introduction No matter the size of one’s obstacle or difficulty God’s promise is always bigger. He has never made a promise that He couldn’t keep! Even when the river of your life has swollen, God will and does make a way. Israel knew the feeling too well. Under the leadership of Joshua they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

"Come, See A Man..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 20, 2004

When you help someone up a mountain, you’ll find yourself close to the summit too. This truth is seen in Jesus’ conversation & conversion with the woman at the well.

Introduction If the truth was known, when we help another we’re really helping ourselves and we are no more like Christ than when we are extending a hand to someone else! It’s no secret, Jews and Samaritans were historic enemies, however, when we are willing to lay aside our differences and reach ...read more

Scripture: John 4:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

"My Feet Were Almost Gone..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 20, 2004

The last time you failed, did you stop trying because you failed or did you fail because you stopped trying? WE all feel like giving up sometimes, but God has a different plan!

Introduction Feel like giving up sometimes? Who doesn’t. If it weren’t for bad luck some of us wouldn’t have any luck at all! But, there is GOOD NEWS. Even when you’ve reached a point when you want to look up toward Heaven and scream, remeber, God is at work. You may not know it, but, many of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: "Everyone Into His Own City..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Dec 15, 2004

Christmas must be our happiest time of the year. One 8 yr. old asked me, "Do you know which Reindeer has the cleanest antlers, Comet!" Kids and Christmas do go together, But, that’s not all, let’s see why!

Introduction Christmas and Kids. They do go together don’t they. Just the other day, one of our 8 yr olds at Church came up and boldly asked, "Do you now which Reindeer has the cleanest antlers, Comet!" We all look forward to this time of the year. However, it can be one of the most stressful & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: "Wise Men From The East..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Dec 21, 2004

There is no better exercise for the heart than reaching down and lifting someone else up. The Wise men who came to see the Christ child helps us see this lesson at it’s best!

Introduction I asked a group of fifth graders "Who are some of the wisest men you know..." their answers are classic! "My Papa...my next door neighbor Mr. Lee..." but the best of all, "the man who makes the machines work when they break at Chucky Cheeses..." Long before this list, there were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Values By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Mar 30, 2005

A genuis is someone who shoots at a target no one else sees and hits it. It doesn’t take a genuis to agree that Kingdom Values are in our best interest as a child of God. Let’s see why!

Introduction Recently, with everything happening in our world, it makes us step back and take a theraputic deep breath and we are almost forced to ask ourselves, "What’s the most imporant thing in my life." i.e. "Who is it that’s the most valuable to me." Let’s make a list: Family, finances, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

"When Angels Fall."

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 5, 2007

What happens when something so perfect goes so terribly wrong. The fall is great. Let’s examine how God handled the incident between the angels and ourselves.

Delivered @ Dinsmore Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL AM Worship Program (Free audio upon request) Introduction What a remarkable statement we find according to II Peter 2. Can you imagine the picture in the theater of your mind. Perfect couldn’t describe their existence. The angels that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

What Should We Think About Gay Marriage In Canada? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

How do we affirm God’s definition of marriage, hold to God’s standard for sexual purity, continually emphasize mercy and forgiveness, follow Jesus’ model in relationship with those ostracized, and above all be loving?

What Should We Think About Gay Marriage in Canada? January 30, 2005 Intro: Before I begin, I want to first acknowledge and thank Lisa Nadon and Leanne Attwell for their help researching today’s topic. Most of you have seen the headlines in the newspapers this past week, and we are expecting our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Superiority Of The Savior Pt. 2 By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 24, 2004

"I can do all things through Christ..." is more than a cliche’it’s a fact based on God’s Word. He is Superior to any and all especially in Power. Let’s examine this together!

Introduction More than once have I overheard others say, "I’m not sure if I can make it through this." My response is, "Yes you can & God will make sure you do as long as you rely on Him.." The reason one can be so confident is, God’s power to see us through anything is far superior to anything ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

"The Common Salvation..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 26, 2004

Uncle George used to say, "Going faster when you’re lost won’t help a bit..." What makes more sense is, if I’m going to tell others "I’m saved..." I need to know all I can about this thing we call Salvation. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction I never really understood what he meant, I just nodded my head as if I knew what he was talking about. My Uncle George had a saying, "Going faster when you’re lost won’t help a bit..." When you figure that one out, call me! There’s something else that’s confusing some more than ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"And Jacob Was Left Alone..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 21, 2005

Abraham Lincoln said, "My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure." Jacob knew this feeling so well. Let’s examine it together!

All of us at some time or another struggle with decision(s). The difficult part is when we struggle with ourselves and greater still with God! Tug of war is what it feels like. On one hand God says...and we respond..O.K. but! That’s where the trouble begins and before we know it we are wrestling ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24

Denomination: Baptist