Sermons on Russel Carter:

The Sin Of The Census

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 2, 2007

Examining David’s sin of the census

1. David’s SIN (v. 1-6) A. Know the enemy (cf. Eph. 6:12; 1 Peter 5:8) B. Know the time of the attack: right after a great victory C. Know the nature of the sin: David’s sin was that he trusted in man instead of in God (cf. Ps. 118:8-9) 2. David’s SUFFERING (v. 7-15) A. Famine (we might experience ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

America Bless God

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 2, 2007

What it takes for America to be a blessing to God

1. The REASON for Blessing God (v. 11-13) Judgment would come to Israel, and when it did, they would need to bless God. Why America needs to bless God: we abort a child every 24 seconds; marriage and family are being redefined; our schools are under assault. 2. The REQUIREMENTS of Blessing God (v. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Pride Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 2, 2007

Examining pride in the life of a believer

1. The DESCRIPTION of Pride A. What is pride? 1) Proverbs 21:4 2) Pride is taking God’s glory for yourself 3) Pride occurs when we forget where our blessings come from B. Who does pride come from? 1 John 2:16 Isaiah 14:12-15 C. Why does pride tempt us? 1) Satan’s goal: remove God from the throne of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

Sluggish Saints Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 3, 2007

Examining what it takes to avoid spiritual laziness

Nehemiah possessed five characteristics that helped him avoid becoming spiritually lazy... 1. He was COMMITTED (1:4-11; 2:4) A. He was committed to call upon God. B. He was committed to confess to God. C. He was committed to continue for God. 2. He was CONCERNED (2:1-5) A. He was concerned about ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Word And Worship Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 3, 2007

Examining the role of Scripture in our private and public worship

From the worship service in Nehemiah 8, we learn five responses we must have to the Word of God in worship. 1. We must give ATTENTION to the Word of God (v. 1-3) A. Do we, like the people, come together to receive the Word of God? (v. 1a) B. Are we, like the people, hungry for the Word of God? (v. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 3, 2007

Examining David’s reaction as he was on the run from Saul

1 Samuel 21:12-13 What David did when he didn’t know what to do... 1. He worshiped (v. 1-3) A. In his worship he blessed God (v. 1a) B. In his worship he praised God (v. 1b) C. In his worship he boasted in God (v. 2) D. In his worship he magnified God (v. 3a) E. In his worship he exalted God (v. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 3, 2007

Examining how Christ’s plea of forgiveness from the cross can be a reality in our lives today

The road to David’s forgiveness involved five things... 1. David’s CONFESSION (v. 1-6) A. His appeal (v. 1-2) 1) He appealed for God’s mercy (v. 1a). 2) He appealed for God’s unfailing love (v. 1b). 3) He appealed for God’s compassion (v. 1c). 4) He appealed for God’s cleansing (v. 2). B. His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 9, 2007

A look at what God’s people need to do with their lives...because it’s time to do it!

1. It’s time to PLANT A. You always reap what you sow (Gal. 6:7-8) B. You always reap more than you sow (Hosea 8:7) C. You always reap later than you sow (Num. 32:23) 2. It’s time to PLOW A. We need to break up our heart (Ps. 34:18) B. We need to break up our spirit (Ps. 51:17) C. We need to break ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Judge Who Needs No Jury

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 10, 2007

Examining God’s role as judge as revealed in the book of Nahum

Nahum reveals four things about God’s role as judge. 1. The RATIONALE of God’s Judgment (1:1-6; 3:1-4) A. His vengeance is emphasized (1:2) B. His vengeance is justified (1:3; 3:1-4) C. His vengeance is certain (1:4-6) 2. The REASONS for God’s Judgment (1:2-3, 7-8) A. God judges sin because he is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Life Is At Ground Zero

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 10, 2007

Examining the "Ground Zero" moment in Habakkuk’s life and learning the lessons of what we should do when we’re at "Ground Zero" in our lives

Ground Zero: A place of crisis Habakkuk’s "Ground Zero" occurs in chapter 1. Notice his reaction to his moment of crisis in chapters 2-3. 1. When at Ground Zero, Live Faithfully (2:4-20) A. "The justified man" 2 Cor. 5:21; Rom. 1:16-17 B. "by his faith" Heb. 10:37-38; 11:1 C. "shall live" Gal. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Exchanging Fear For Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 11, 2007

Examining how believers can give God their fear and receive faith

When we understand three things about fear from this text, we can learn what will enable us to exchange that fear for faith. 1. The SOURCE of Fear A. Some fear trials (1 Kings 19:3) B. Some fear trouble (1 Sam. 17:24) C. Some fear tomorrow (Matt. 6:34) D. Some fear the tomb (Ps. 23:4) 2. The SIN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 11, 2007

A look at how to move forward and grow in our spiritual lives.

We have three choices regarding our spiritual lives: 1) We can make the choice to do nothing: to stay where we are. 2) We can make the choice to go in reverse: backtrack 3) We can make the choice to move forward: grow How can we follow through on our choice to move forward in our spiritual journey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23, Habakkuk 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When We Worship Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007

Examining Isaiah’s worship encounter with God

Key Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Four things happened to Isaiah as he encountered God in worship. The same four things will happen to us when we experience God in worship. 1. When we worship we will become aware of God’s PRESENCE (v. 1-4). A. Isaiah sensed the humble presence of God. (God was close to him, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What's Wrong With Wrath? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007

Examining Jonah’s anger at God’s compassion for the Ninevites

Key Text: Jonah 4:8-9 Jonah’s anger caused five things to happen in his life. 1. Jonah’s anger caused him to RESIST God’s call (v. 1-2a) A. We resist the call to pray when we are angry (1 Thess. 5:17). B. We resist the call to love when we are angry (John 15:12; 1 Cor. 13:5; John 13:35). C. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Missionary

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007

Examining Isaiah’s "missionary" call to serve God by spreading his message

Key Text: Isaiah 6:8 1. A Missionary Heart SEES God (v. 1-4) A. Isaiah saw God personally (v. 1) B. Isaiah saw God positionally (v. 1-4) C. Isaiah saw God purposefully (v. 3) 2. A Missionary Heart SURRENDERS to God (v. 5-7) A. It was a personal surrender (v. 5) B. It was a purifying surrender (v. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist