Sermons on Russ Lawson:

Freedom Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 15, 2017

Am I really free? YES! What am I free from? We are free from the penalty of sin, We are free from the bondage of sin, We are free from the burden of the Law.

Freedom Galatians 5:1, 13 July 2, 2017 Am I really free? YES! John 8:36 Justification by Faith: We are justified before God, not by our works, but our genuine faith in Jesus and His atoning work on the cross. What am I free from? We are free from the penalty of sin “It is finished” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Angel Armies Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 15, 2017

When what we see doesn’t seem to be enough, remember: His help is promised when we fear, His help is bigger than our need, His help is closer than we fee.

Angel Armies October 1, 2017 2 Kings 6:8-17 Story of someone up against a hard time; needing faith to trust; or story of someone who couldn’t see clearly and got into trouble/tragedy…or make it funny. Turn to 2 Kings 6:8-17 One of the more interesting stories in the Bible is the one found in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christ, The Divider

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 28, 2018

Salvation is God’s gracious gift offered to all broken people to deliver from the penalty and punishment of falling short of His demand for moral perfection.

Christ, the Divider Luke 23 & 24 Salvation is God’s gracious gift offered to all broken people to deliver from the penalty and punishment of falling short of His demand for moral perfection. ? This text affirms three great biblical truths: 1. We are saved in a moment of time. 2. We are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 28, 2018

God profiles ordinary people, some with huge character flaws, in order to show that He can use the weakest of us to accomplish His purposes and gain glory for Himself.

Peter Mark 14:66-72? God profiles ordinary people, some with huge character flaws, in order to show that He can use the weakest of us to accomplish His purposes and gain glory for Himself. 1. Like Peter, we make incredibly poor choices. ? 2. Like Peter, our poor choices don’t have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Baptist

Supportive In Grief Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 22, 2019

So how do we become strong in the broken places? 1. Look to God who cares for me. I can run to God in worship. God is worthy of our worship. 2. Seek to offer compassion to others 3. Continue to hope in the God of all comfort

This is us: Supportive in Grief 2 Corinthians 1:1-8 comfort: more than just soothing or sympathy, but also to strengthen, help and encouragement. So how do we become strong in the broken places? 1. Look to God who cares for me. vv.3 I can run to God in worship. v.3 God is worthy of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living Single Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Feb 7, 2019

How is it good to be single? You may be called to a single life. You may have a more peaceable life. You may have greater impact for Christ. You may have more intimacy with Christ.

This is Us: Living Single 1 Corinthians 7 “ I say to the unmarried and to widows: It is good for them if they remain as I am.” 1 Corinthians 7:8 How is it good to be single? 1. You may be called to a single life. 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 “Brothers and sisters, each person is to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Best News Ever

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 15, 2018

Three quick insights about the Good News: 1. This Good News is for you! 2. This Good News is for your children. 3. This Good News is for those far away from God.

The Best News Ever Acts 2:39 Three quick insights about the Good News: 1. This Good News is for you! 2. This Good News is for your children. 3. This Good News is for those far away from God. What a great weekend this has been—in fact, it’s been the Best Weekend Ever! (Give a few ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Faith Is Patient Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 15, 2018

Genuine faith displays patience. Patience with God's timing and plan, with each other, and during our afflictions.

Genuine Faith is Patient 5:7-12 Genuine faith displays patience. 1. Patience with God’s timing and plan James 5:7-8 Galatians 6:7; 2 Corinthians 9:6 ; Revelations 19:11-16; Isaiah 55:8-11 2. Patience with each other James 5:9 Matthew 7:1-3 Remember: when tempted to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Faith Is Marked By Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 15, 2018

How’s your prayer life? Genuine faith prompts us to pray in all circumstances Genuine faith prompts us to learn to pray effectively

Genuine faith is marked by effective prayer 5:13-20 How’s your prayer life? 1. Genuine faith prompts us to pray in all circumstances. James 5:13-16a? a. In times of suffering v.13a suffer (kakopathei): suffering from any source b. In times of gladness v.13b c. In times of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Circles: God's Design

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 15, 2018

God designed and created: Universe, Humans, Marriage

God designed and created:? Universe Humans Marriage God’s design for us: 1. God designed and created us for His glory Genesis 1:26 ? What this means is that: ? We are the pinnacle of God’s creation ? We are unique in creation ? We have a high and holy purpose: to glorify God 1 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Circles: Brokenness

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 15, 2018

We are broken people living in a broken world. And why is that?

We are broken people living in a broken world. And why is that??1. We choose to depart from God’s design. Genesis 3:1-7 ? sin: choosing our way over God’s way; rejecting God’s design for our own design. Isaiah 53:6 Romans 3:23 2. When we depart from God’s design, it always leads to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Circles: Gospel

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 23, 2018

The gospel means that God made a way out of our brokenness. The gospel is simple. The gospel is God’s promise to us—if we repent and believe. The gospel continues in power to reorient us to experience God’s design.

Three Circles: Gospel (Put 3 circles in notes) 1. The gospel means that God made a way out of our brokenness. ? Genesis 3:14-15 1 Peter 3:18. John 3:16 The Heart of the Gospel: God sent His one and only Son to shed His blood once and for all to cover us. 2. The gospel is simple. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

I Am A Christ Follower Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 29, 2018

Three dimensions to His call on our lives: Jesus calls us to repent, Jesus calls us to follow, Jesus calls us to abandon.

I Am a Christ Follower Matthew 4:17-22 Three dimensions to His call on our lives: 1. Jesus calls us to repent. v.17 ? Ultimately repentance is an admission, an acceptance of what Jesus says about us: that our hearts are prideful, filthy, depraved, and yes, even wicked and deserving of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

I Am A Partner Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Sep 5, 2018

Christ followers partner with God on His Mission.

I Am a Partner?Philippians 1:1-11? Five Dimensions of Rush Creek Partnership: 1. We are partners in the gospel vv.3-5 Gospel is the restoration of the image of God in the soul of humans. ? Partnering in the Gospel means: ? * Praying for those God has placed in your life who may be far ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Am A Servant Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Sep 18, 2018

Each person that calls their church home is indispensable to the mission God gave us.

I Am a Servant ?Romans 12:3-8?September 23, 2018 What is to be the nature of our role in the Body of Christ? ?1. I seek positions of service. v.3 2. I participate on the team. vv.4-5 ?3. I invest what has been entrusted. vv.6-8 ? If you watched March Madness this last Spring, you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist