Sermons on Series Heavenly Messages:

When Jesus Stands Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 11, 2020

This is the 16th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#16] WHEN JESUS STANDS Acts 7:54-60 Introduction: Last week we listened to Stephen’s sermon. Stephen went through the spiritual history of Israel and condemned those who disobeyed God and those who destroyed those who proclaimed God’s Word. Once his sermon was completed, we see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

When We Disagree Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 7, 2020

This is the 32nd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#32] WHEN WE DISAGREE Acts 15:12-41 Introduction: How many times have we heard about Church fights and Church splits? If you have been in a Church when things like that happen, you understand how terrible it is. Most of the time, the battle is over nothing that matters. So, how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:12-41

Denomination: Baptist

Obstacle Course Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 15, 2020

This is the 33rd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#33] OBSTACLE COURSE Acts 16:1-5 Introduction: Something that is popular among many younger people is obstacle courses. You are physically challenged by getting past obstacles. For many, the obstacle is too much, and they quit. Often, our lives are like an obstacle course. What ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Being The Scattered Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 19, 2020

This is the 17th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#17] BEING THE SCATTERED CHURCH Acts 8:1-8, 26-40 Introduction: I asked some of the children a couple of questions that I want to ask you. “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get to Heaven?” “No”, the children ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Counterfeit Christians Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 25, 2020

This is the 18th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#18] COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANS Acts 8:9-25 Introduction: In the previous verses we saw city wide revival. Miracles were performed, souls saved. Here’s a Scriptural principle: Wherever God sends genuine revival, Satan attempts to send counterfeit revival. For all God has, Satan has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Discriminate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2020

This is the 23rd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#23] DO YOU DISCRIMINATE? Acts 10:23-48 Introduction: We are living in a time of tension- Tension over race, over income, over where you live, over your religious beliefs, etc… Our title asks a question, “Do you discriminate?” The simple answer is yes. Now before you get mad at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-48

Denomination: Baptist

Grow And Go Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2020

This is the 24th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#24] GROW AND GO Acts 11:1-18 Introduction: This has been a week of ups and downs. I have cried over great things and I have cried over bad things. At times, it has been a 2 steps forward and 3 steps back type of week. Through this, God has used Sunday School, Wednesday Night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2020

This is the 25th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#25] A CHRISTIAN? Acts 11:19-30 Introduction: The Church had stayed in and near Jerusalem until Stephen was killed and persecution broke out. Although these Christians were living in new towns and meeting new people, they continued to be effective in leading people to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

That Will Never Happen Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 23, 2020

This is the 21st sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#21] THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN Acts 9:31-43 Introduction: During this COVID-19 pandemic, I have said and I have heard people say, “That will never happen”. Things like, “The Government will never shutdown Churches in the United States”. I want each of you to list 5 things that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31-43

Denomination: Baptist

Sent Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 6, 2020

This is the 27th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#27] SENT Acts 13:1-12 Introduction: One of the main themes of the Book of Acts is the work of the Holy Spirit. The Early Church did not grow because of their hard work. They grew because of the work of the Holy Spirit. I want you to notice today, that as a Child of God, you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Point Of It All Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 6, 2020

This is the 28th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#28] THE POINT OF IT ALL Acts 13:13-41 Introduction: I come here this morning asking you a question- “What’s the point”? It seems like our Nation is going down the tubes and we can’t do anything about it. Hollywood can have shows with live audiences; but California Churches ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-41

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Response Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 17, 2020

This is the 29th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#29] WHAT IS YOUR RESPONSE? Acts 13:42-52 Introduction: Last week, we studied Paul’s 1st recorded sermon. In our passage today, we are going to notice several different reactions to Paul’s sermon. These reactions still hold true today, when people hear God’s Word. Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Rollercoaster Ride Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 25, 2020

This is the 30th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#30] THE ROLLERCOASTER RIDE OF MINISTRY Acts 14:1-28 Introduction: What a week. It looked like the Governor was going to shut down Churches again; but she never used the words Houses of Worship- So as far as I am concerned, we are good to go. The ups and downs that we have had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Tradition Versus Truth Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 25, 2020

This is the 31st sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#31] TRADITION VERSUS TRUTH Acts 15:1-11 Introduction: I know none of us ever disagree with one another; but what if we do? There have been many times throughout Bel Aires’ history that we have had to determine the difference between tradition and truth. Please understand that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Characters Of Christmas 1 Zacharias And Elizabeth

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 26, 2023

First in series leading up to Christmas. This series addresses characters met in the Christmas account.

Characters of Christmas 1 Zacharias and Elizabeth This morning I would like to see what the Bible says about some of the characters involved with Christmas. We are going to read a bit more of scripture than we usually do, so let me encourage you to grab a Bible from the back, if you don’t have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist