Sermons on Russ Lawson:

Knock Down, Not Out Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Aug 14, 2015

We are call to be faithful, not successful

August 9, 2015 Church Planting Knocked Down, Not Out Acts 14:8-20 Opening words: In 1858 the Illinois legislature--using an obscure statute--sent Stephen A. Douglas to the U.S. Senate instead of Abraham Lincoln, although Lincoln had won the popular vote. When a sympathetic friend asked Lincoln ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Saved By Grace! Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Aug 26, 2015

We are saved by grace.

August 23, 2015 Church Planting Saved by Grace! Acts 15:1-11 Opening words: I love this story. A young Billy Graham was driving through a small southern town, when he was pulled over by a policeman and charged with speeding. Graham admitted his guilt, but was told by the officer that he would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Decision For A New Life Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 24, 2015

The choice is ours. Are we going to live making ourselves the center of our universe or are we going to live for God?

September 20, 2015 6 Choices The Decision for a New Life John 3:1-15 Opening words: According to some, the average person makes more than 35,000 decisions in a single day. Most of them are rather simple: where to sit, what to eat at the next meal, what lane to drive in, should I have another cup ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Who Was He Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

Jesus is central to the Christian faith

April 20 Easter Why did Jesus come? Colossians 2:13-14 Redemption: the action of gaining or regaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or clearing a debt. To shorten the discussion, let’s agree to three assumptions: Assumption #1: Jesus is eternal. John 8:58; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Did He Say? Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

Jesus made radical claims about himself

What did He say? John 8:58 Radical: extreme or drastic; especially in regards to what has been accepted or tradition ἐγώ εἰμι: absolute, timeless existence; I am Jesus said He is: 1. The bread of life John 6:35 He is our Sustenance 2. The ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is He Now? Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

Jesus is with God in heaven preparing for his final return

Where is He now? John 14:1-3(mother’s day) Where is Jesus now? He’s seated at the right hand of the Father. Mark 16:19; Colossians 3:1 His redemptive work is done. John 19:30 His authority is supreme. Colossians 1:16-17, 18 What is Jesus doing? He is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Storms Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

Storms of life are inevitable but there is hope for the believer in the midst of the storms.

Life’s Storms Acts 27 1. Take courage in the sovereignty of God v.21 The sovereignty of God is the biblical teaching that all things are under God's rule and control, and that nothing happens without His direction or permission. 2. Take comfort in the presence of God v.22 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Betrayed Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

God offers hope for those who have been betrayed. The circumstances in life will bring hurt, but God offers hope for the believer.

Betrayed Genesis 37-50 The Lord may not have intended this to overtake me, but He has most certainly allowed it. Therefore, even though it is an attack from the enemy, it has passed through His loving care, and therefore all is well. 1. Get real v.19 2. Get perspective v.20 The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grief Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

God is in control even in our times of catastrophe. Since the fall of man, catastrophe has been a part of life…

Grief 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Death is a part of life Three critical pieces of information about grief: 1. Grieving is a part of life. v.13 “asleep”: a euphemism for death. There is no such thing as soul sleep 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 2 Corinthians 5:8 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointment Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

God is in control even in our times of catastrophe.

Disappointment Moses Hebrews 11:23-27 November 3, 2013 Disappointment is the feeling of dissatisfaction that results from unfulfilled expectations The sovereignty of God is the biblical teaching that all things are under God's rule and control, and that nothing happens without His direction or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

More Genuineness Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016

Hypocrisy is dangerous. Motives matter.

GENUINENESS 6:1 Any atheists with us this morning? You’d be surprised. We might all say that we are believers, but really the proof is in the pudding; and in this case the pudding is not what we say, but what we do; how we live. In my 40 years of attempting to be an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016

Trusting in the temporal externally, brings anxiety internally.

Story of value loss of market in 2008/09 When you read the Wall Street Journal or listened to MSNBC, the word you heard most often during that period was ‘panic.’ Now, let me ask you, why would there be panic? If my son got SHOT IN THE HEAD WITH A SPEAR (PIC), I could see panic. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Song Of Faithfullness Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016

In every relationship, particularly marriage, there are times when the believer must be faithful, regardless of the challenge.

Allan Petersen, in The Myth of the Greener Grass, tells the story of a group of a dozen married women having lunch together. One woman asked, "How many of you have been faithful to your husbands throughout your marriage?" Only one woman out of the twelve raised her hand. At home that evening, one ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Grace Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016

Relationships, particularly marriage, can survive only with large amounts of grace.

Love this song. When I told Sue we were doing this series she said, “Oh, you’ve got to use this song” and played it for me. WE WENT DANCING IN THE MINEFIELDS WE WENT SAILING IN THE STORMS AND IT WAS HARDER THAN WE DREAMED BUT I BELIEVE THAT’S WHAT THE PROMISE ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Did We Get It? Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016

To show how God gave us the Bible

Opening Illustration. Turn to 2 Peter 1:20-21 If you were here last week, you know we began this 4 part series entitled ‘Text’ (touch series logo, video runs with books/texting from last week). And last week we discussed why (touch Why? logo from last week that gives way to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist