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Justification By Faith: Two Examples Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 27, 2022

Up to this point in Romans, Paul has been pretty academic and intellectual. But now, he puts skin on the truth that justification is by faith alone.

One of my favorite movies is Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can. It’s the true story of a lifelong con man named Frank Abegnale who, over the course of his career posed as an airline pilot, a medical doctor, a lawyer, and a college professor, all the while passing millions of dollars in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Donkey And The Palms Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 9, 2022

This sermon takes a deep dive into the meaning of two of the symbols we associate with Palm Sunday.

[Note: I am grateful for the Come Alive sermon series from Sermon Central. It was the starting point for this series.] Good morning! Welcome to worship on Palm Sunday! This is the beginning of Holy Week—the most significant week on the Christian calendar. For thousands of years, Christians have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, 1 Kings 1:6-10, 1 Kings 1:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Samson, Part One: The Eyes Have It Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 26, 2021

Before Samson was even born, God was painting a beautiful picture of salvation with his life.

Samson, Part One: “The Eyes Have It” Judges 13 Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Judges 13. As we move through the book of Judges… we come now to one of the most interesting stories in the Bible… maybe one of the most well-known—Samson. When I say, “Samson,” what do you think of? [hair, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jephthah: The Dangers Of Designer Dog Faith Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 26, 2021

The tragic, awful story of Jephthah shows us what happens when we try to piece together our own version of what it means to follow God.

Jephthah: The Danger of Designer Dog Faith Judges 10-12 Please open your Bibles to Judges 10. Happy Father’s day. The stereotype with going to church on mothers day and fathers day s that on mother’s day, mothers get built up, and on fathers day, fathers get beat up. But today, I guarantee ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Samson, Part 2: Kryptonite Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 13, 2021

We all deal with little pieces of our world that can sap us our strength and immobilize us. Learn how to identify your Kryptonite and how, with God's help, to neutralize it.

Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to Judges chapter 14. I think this is going to be our last sermon in this series. Next week, brother Mel Johnson will be filling in while I’m at kids camp. However, there is a whole lot to cover in these three chapters, so if we don’t get to all of it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3: Broken Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 22, 2021

When we fail the test, can Jesus restore us? The gospel says yes.

Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 22, and put a bookmark in John 21. Raise your hand if you have a junk drawer in your kitchen. What do you have in the junk drawer? Lids to containers you can’t find? The little hex wrench that came with a piece of furniture? Batteries. Oh yes. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

4. Why God Doesn't Do Gift Cards Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 26, 2021

God's love for us comes through relationship with Jesus. It's not something God could just send through the mail.

Blessed Broken Given, Week 4: Why God Doesn’t Do Gift Cards Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Luke 24 I once heard that a “coincidence” is when God does something but chooses to remain anonymous. Well, I’m not sure I can go along with that, because I think whenever God is at work He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Love Song Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 17, 2021

The Christmas story is like a compilation CD of three great love songs: Joseph's to Mary; Mary's to God; and God's to us.

Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Luke 24 How many of you know the name Isaac Watts? Isaac Watts is typically referred to as “the father of English hymnody.” Over the course of his life, he wrote over 600 hymns, including Alas and Did my Savior Bleed, O God, Our Help in Ages Past, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:25-38, John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Box Up Jesus Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 26, 2021

The story of Anna in Luke's gospel show us what to do with Jesus after Christmas.

Don’t Box Up Jesus Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 2. And let me be the first to wish you a very Happy Boxing Day! That’s right. If we lived in England, Australia, Hong Kong, or Canada, today we would be celebrating Boxing Day. Quick trivia question: What does Boxing Day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Part One: Why Study Romans (Romans 1:1-7) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 9, 2022

Romans is the letter that changed the world. If we allow it to do it's work on us, we will be transformed.

Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Romans, chapter 1. We are beginning a new series today. I want to preach through the book of Romans. There is a joke among pastors, whenever they hear that someone is going to start a series on Romans. They say whenever you start a series on Romans, you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For A Gardener

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 11, 2022

This was a funeral sermon I preached for a dear woman who was known in the community for her beautiful garden

Lee Ann, thank you for helping us get to know your mama a little better. Both you and Gena shared so many stories about your mom. They say a good eulogy makes the people who knew the person glad they did, and the people who didn’t wish they had. Your family has done that so well. There are others ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 6:15-23: Gotta Serve Somebody Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 27, 2022

Freedom in Christ doesn't mean you have no master. It means you have a new master.

Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Romans chapter 6. It’s been a minute since we have been in the book or Romans. But I wanted us to jump back in this Sunday, and I think God's timing on this is actually pretty amazing. You know, last week, on June 19th, we celebrated Father’s Day. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

No Condemnation In Christ: Romans 8:1-4 Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 1, 2022

It's one of the most stunning truths of Scripture: We can and will face the consequences of our sin, but we will never face the punishment for our sin. Christ already has.

Good morning! Please turn to Romans, Chapter 8. I am so excited to be turning to Romans, Chapter 8, and not Romans Chapter 7. We’ve been in the book of Romans since January. And maybe there are some of you that are getting maybe just a little tired of it. Certainly, when we were just hitting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Mindset Matters (Romans 8:5-11) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 8, 2022

Psychology defines mindset as a set of beliefs we have about ourselves. But Paul challenges us not to have a mindset, but to set our minds. There's a big difference.

Good morning. I’d like you to turn in your Bibles to Romans 8, as we continue our journey through what many people believe to be the greatest chapter in the entire Bible. We introduced chapter 8 by talking about how it was the greatest portrayal… • Of the depth of God’s love for his children. • Of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11, Galatians 5:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Calm And... Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 11, 2020

On the most chaotic, stress-filled day of His life, Jesus modeled calm and stayed in control. Here are four things we can learn from Jesus about keeping calm.

A few years ago, I started noticing this poster everywhere: Keep Calm and Carry On. It was on social media. T-Shirts. Coffee mugs. And it wasn’t long after that that you started seeing all the variations to it: [advance each one] • Keep calm and wash your hands (that one has just been in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-52

Denomination: Baptist