Sermons on Russ Lawson:

The Church Series

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 14, 2020

During this Pandemic and over the past several weeks, we have learned so much about what it means to be a church and how many ways there are to be a church without gathering in person or making full use of our church buildings.

TITLE: THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:16-18 / EPHESIANS 1:22-23 / EPHESIANS 2:19-22 Who would have predicted between Christmas and Easter we would be reimagining how we do church! In the past, I’ve actually enjoyed thinking through the potential impacts of unforeseen events that could ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment Free Zone

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 27, 2022

One of the things our world today fails to distinguish is the difference between judging and being judgmental.

TITLE: JUDGMENT FREE ZONE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 7:1-5 / ST. JOHN 7:24 There is a place that calls itself the Judgment Free Zone because no one is permitted to judge others - be prideful - or feel ostracized -- everyone is welcome, everyone belongs. • Sounds like a church everyone would want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, John 7:24

Denomination: Baptist

Hurry Up God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 8, 2025

Psalm 70 is the 911 call of the Prayer book. It is short – urgent - stripped of all formality.

TITLE: HURRY UP, GOD! SCRIPTURE: PSALM 70 Over the course of my life I have always heard the saints say – “YOU CAN’T HURRY GOD.” The Chicago Mass Choir made that saying a hit song. I’ve sometimes wondered, when faced with this prayer on the page, if it isn’t a little presumptuous to be telling ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Low Down God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 15, 2025

When the tower is built, the great tower, with its top reaching to the heavens, the truth is, it is actually so puny that God has to come down from Heaven to see it

TITLE: A LOW DOWN GOD SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 11:1-9 I am sure we are all familiar with this interesting account found in the opening chapters of the Bible. I can recall being taught this particular Biblical account as a boy attending Sunday School. I must admit to you this morning that I still ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Fathers

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 16, 2025

I don’t want to look at Lot’s life to denigrate or belittle him for the mistakes he made, but that we might learn some practical lessons for our own lives.

TITLE: A TALE OF TWO FATHERS SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 13:1-18 Lot was the son of Haran. Haran was Abraham’s brother. Abraham and Lot were both saved men, but Lot was like many of the fathers today. The way Lot lived his life, it is difficult to believe he was saved. Abram had been accompanied by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody Plays The Fool Sometime

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 2, 2020

Why call them foolish, instead of mistaken? Well, the Bible calls them foolish with good reason. And that reason is important for us to understand.

TITLE: EVERYBODY PLAYS THE FOOL, SOMETIME SCRIPTURE: PSALM 14:1 In the year 1972 a song reached the Top 40 in the United States by the R&B group the main ingredient. The group consisted of a trio with Cuba Gooding sr. -- Tony Silvester -- Luther Simmons, Jr. Their version of the hit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Going To Do About It?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 16, 2020

Although change is possible, it will never be actualized until there is a willed consent to move in a different direction

TITLE: WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT? SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 8:1-11 There have been many obstacles and hurdles that we have faced and overcome over the course of our lifetime. • If a job was not going well, we were faced with a decision to make - either stay with the job or seek other ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of A Testimony

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 8, 2024

If you are a Christian, your testimony — the story of how God stepped in and changed you through His Son — is a direct reflection of the undisputable, life-changing power of the gospel. It’s one of the most effective tools in our evangelism toolbox.

TITLE: THE ANATOMY OF A TESTIMONY SCRIPTURE: GALATIANS 6:10-17 When God began to reveal Himself to the world, He did not send down bookshelves filled with outlines – theologies – lectures - he began with a story. As a matter of fact, He created a huge picture of His love, which is creation, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

When God Crosses His Hands

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 17, 2024

One commentator writes about God’s crossed hands of blessing -- sometimes God chooses to bless that which we don’t expect Him to bless in our lives.

TITLE: WHEN GOD CROSSES HIS HANDS SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 48:14 As we look at our text we read here where Joseph is presenting his two sons Ephraim and Manessah before his father JACOB/ISRAEL who by now can hardly see because of his advanced age. He is presented these two boys in whom he is going to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Blessing In Disguise

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 19, 2024

I wonder if a person truly understands what it means when they respond, “I’m blessed.” There are two types of blessings: worldly blessings and spiritual blessings.

TITLE: A BLESSING IN DISGUISE SCRIPTURE: II CHRONICLES 20:24-30 Oftentimes when we greet one another and ask - ‘how are you’ the response we receive is ‘I’m Blessed.’ Very often we think having a blessed week means that things went well with us, no one got sick in the family - bills were paid ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Name

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 26, 2024

If someone looks back on your life years from now, what will they remember about you?

TITLE: A GOOD NAME SCRIPTURE: PROVERBS 22:1 I have been thinking much about growing older as various aches and pains continue to show up in my body. Time is not slowing down for any of us. Seems like yesterday we were young and full of energy and oftentimes wonder where the time went and how ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

When The Lord Gives You The Finger

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 10, 2025

The Bible says, with a finger it was writing on the wall. Yes, my brothers and sisters, WHEN THE LORD GIVES YOU THE FINGER.

TITLE: WHEN THE LORD GIVES YOU THE FINGER SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 8:19 / EXODUS 31:18 / DANIEL 5:1-6 / ST. JOHN 8:1-6 Have you ever been in traffic and driving too slowly or change lanes when another vehicle was in your ‘blind spot’ and the vehicle behind you whips around you hits the gas pedal ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:19, Exodus 31:18, Daniel 5:1-6, John 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

01 Joy In Partnership Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 11, 2025

Bottom Line: Joy flourishes when we share in God’s mission together.

Happy New Year! I’m so thankful that you’ve joined us in worship today! Let me guess — some of us probably made a resolution or two, did some self-evaluation, and set a few goals for the upcoming year. That’s something most of us do, and let me just say it’s a good thing. It’s important to take a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

02 Joy In Adversity Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025

Bottom Line: Joy flourishes when Christ is exalted, even in the face of hardship.

Last week, we began a new series through Paul’s letter to the Church at Philippi. The Book of Philippians shows what it means to live with defiant joy. And here’s what I mean by that: “defiant joy” is a joy that stands firm regardless of what life throws our way. Even in his imprisonment, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

03 Joy In Humility Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025

Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we embrace Christlike humility.

If you’ve ever heard about the life of Mother Teresa, you know her story is remarkable. She spent decades serving the poorest of the poor in the slums of Calcutta, India, tending to people who had nothing—no money, no health, no hope. She didn’t live for comfort, recognition, or personal success. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible