Sermons on Wayne Lawson:

Lost In The Shuffle

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 2, 2019

This morning we are going to follow Mary and Joseph’s dilemma and think about how we too might lose sight of Christ, how Jesus can become LOST IN THE SHUFFLE of our busy lives, especially during this Christmas Season.

TITLE: LOST IN THE SHUFFLE SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 2:41-52 I am excited this morning to begin our Advent series. I look forward to and love this time of year and bring messages leading up to the greatest announcement the world has ever heard. I hear so many preachers say they no longer do an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Ordinary Men

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 6, 2020

No one would have labeled this group "Most Likely To Succeed" in their High School Year Book. It is likely that even some of the disciples would not have chosen each other to be members of the group. We would not have selected any of them to lead ministries here in our Church.

TITLE: TWELVE ORDINARY MEN SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 6:12-16 (There is no claim as to originality as many sources were drawn from for the development of this message. I have adapted to my style and transitions in support of the theses statement of this message) This morning we begin our walk through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Bury It Yet

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 13, 2020

There are times when there seems to be a disconnect between our walk with God and the outcome of our prayers. Sometimes circumstances can seem to contradict the fact that God is watching over our lives and guiding its events for our good.

TITLE: DON’T BURY IT YET SCRIPTURE: II KINGS 4:8-37 A common precursor among new preachers when they want to preach about faith is to ask the congregation - “how many of you have faith?” • The question actually doesn’t make sense because there is no such thing as “people who have faith” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Living In Your House?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 21, 2020

In our text this morning, Jesus uses a strange illustration about demon possession to make a very important point about the problem of half-baked, external repentance. In this portion of the text, Jesus talks about an unclean spirit that has gone out of a person; but still seeking rest.

TITLE: WHO’S LIVING IN YOUR HOUSE? SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 12:43-45 Have you ever tried to help a friend or family member that found themselves without a roof over their head and you reluctantly and against your better judgment allowed them to come and stay in your house until they were able to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

A Labor Shortage

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 5, 2024

I want to discuss a related spiritual phenomenon that has existed for a long time and whose solution is one that I think we can all grasp and work towards. I want us to consider a spiritual labor shortage which is one that was pointed out by Jesus and continues to this day.

TITLE: A LABOR SHORTAGE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 9:35-38 / ST. LUKE 10:1-4 There has been a lot of talk recently about a current labor shortage, as many businesses find themselves short-staffed and unable to find or keep employees. I will defer to those with more expertise in the economic field ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Luke 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing I Know

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 14, 2024

Can you imagine being thrown out of the Church because you encountered Jesus? Can you imagine being put out of the Church because you received a touch, a miracle from Jesus?

TITLE: ONE THING I KNOW SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 9:1-25 As this 9th Chapter of John opens, we see a man born blind. He has – • Never seen his mother’s face • Never seen children playing at the park • Never played video games • Never seen the beauty of the sunrise or sunset • Never seen OU vs. Texas ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Ancient Of Days Is Still On His Throne

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 1, 2024

GOD IS NOT A GOD OF POLITICS. God is not a REPUBLICAN – DEMOCRAT - INDEPENDENT. To confine the God of the Universe to the petty entanglements of American politics is to reject the many attributes of a Supreme God who is OMNISCIENT – OMNIPOTENT – OMNIPRESENT.

TITLE: THE ANCIENT OF DAYS IS STILL ON HIS THRONE SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 6:1 / PSALM 103:19 / DANIEL 7:13 ++++The world is watching and will be watching what our nation will do on Tuesday as we go to the polls to elect our new nation’s leader. I am sure there is trepidation felt in each of us. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1, Psalm 103:19, Daniel 7:13

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Get A Witness

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 12, 2024

In our text, we find an impossible situation started with a sleepless night. We have all probably had those kinds of nights. Something keeps us up, we are restless, or our minds cannot rest. Like Nebuchadnezzar, we may have a really bad dream or nightmare.

TITLE: CAN I GET A WITNESS SCRIPTURE: DANIEL 2:9-24 I love when a writer of the Bible just stops what he is writing and beings to praise God. But it is even more impressive to me when someone who is not connected to Jehovah sees the work of Jehovah and has to praise Him, even if that person ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

On Christ The Solid Rock I Stand

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 3, 2023

There are endless parallels between men's use of rocks and stones, and who Jesus is. Jesus is the rock, and Jesus is the way.

TITLE: ON CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK I STAND SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 17:6 / I CORINTHIANS 10:4 Many of the wonders of the world were made of huge rocks, and because of this they have survived in part to this day. We are familiar with - • The Great Wall of China -- seventh century b.c. • The Great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:4, Exodus 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

I Dont Know

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 10, 2023

The dying thief realized his sin nailed him to the cross. But he also realized that his sin nailed Jesus to the cross.

TITLE: I DON’T KNOW SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 23:39-43 / II CORINTHIANS 5:21 This particular text is ordinarily reserved for Holy Week or Good Friday Service. However, it is a text that we should examine as often as we can. We are somewhat familiar with the text, and I challenge you this morning to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Ingredients Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 18, 2023

The Bible teaches us that true Thanksgiving is identified or verified by a life of daily THANKS-LIVING

TITLE: THE THREE INGREDIENTS OF THANKSGIVING SCRIPTURE: I THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 Thanksgiving is a very special time of the year. Traditionally, it’s a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude in general. The worldly perspective of thanksgiving however, has turned it into a time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Transforms

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 8, 2023

The reality is advent is only distantly related to Christmas. It was celebrated long before Christmas in the church.

TITLE: THE HOPE THAT TRANSFORMS SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:24-25 All eyes in Christendom have turned upon celebrating Christmas. In fact, this is what many Christians make of Advent, if they have even heard of it or think of it at all. The reality is advent is only distantly related to Christmas. It was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Thankful For

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 15, 2021

Here, near the end of his letter to the Church at Philippi, the Apostle Paul picks up on that connection. He links our Thanksgiving to God with peace in our mind.

TITLE: WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR? SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 4:4-8 (This is not an original message, points gleaned from various ministers over the years) As many of you know in my haste, I actually scheduled our Church Anniversary/Homecoming a week early. We will spend a day of celebration on next ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Fork In The Road

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 4, 2022

Covid still prevalent as we enter 2022, I am sure we will be faced with many more decisions and challenges in this New Year. It is good to know as believers we do not have to face these decisions alone.

TITLE: THE FORK IN THE ROAD SCRIPTURE: PSALM 1 (Points adapted from 2019 sermon by Rev. Krushal) We are blessed to be able to share together as a Church family this First Sunday of a New Year. We must admit as we move into this third year of our nation as well as the world dealing with this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What's That Smell?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 4, 2020

When you look and smell like the character of Christ that is a fragrance that is not only pleasing to our Creator but will be contagious to the people around you.

TITLE: WHAT’S THAT SMELL? SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 8:21 / PSALM 141:2 / REVELATION 5:8 / EPHESIANS 5:2 / II CORINTHIANS 2:14-16 / ROMANS 8:37 / II CORINTHIANS 4:7 (This is not an original sermon, portions have been gleaned from various writers from Sermon Central and other sites, however; it has been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:21

Denomination: Baptist