Archive for the ‘Sin’ Category
Posted by Rick on July 19, 2010
Here are some “sound bites” from Sunday morning’s message, “The Blood of Christ” based on Hebrews 9:11-22:
- The vileness of sin is so great it required an equally vile cure.
- Blood has been required to cover sin since Adam and Eve sinned and God had to kill an animal to make clothes for them.
- The blood of bulls and goats are not good enough to forgive sin.
- Jesus became the acceptable sacrifice.
- Jesus’ sacrifice only had to be made once.
- His sacrifice is available to all who believe.
You can listen to the message here or by clicking on the audio player below:
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2456147
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Posted by Rick on July 12, 2010
Here are some “sound bites” from Sunday morning’s sermon, “The Cross of Christ” based on I Corinthians 1:18-25:
- The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing.
- The message of the cross is the power of God to those who are being saved.
- The cross is a symbol of God’s great love for us.
- The cross is a reminder of the vileness of our sin.
- People try to make sense out of God’s plan, but it confounds them.
- Christianity isn’t really a religion; it is a relationship.
You can listen to the sermon here or by clicking on the audio player below:
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2450197
You can also listen to the evening sermon, “Old Time Religion” based on James 1:26-27 here or by clicking on the audio player below:
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2450653
Posted in Bits & Bytes, Salvation, Sin | Tagged: Atonement, Cross, Evolution, Free Baptist Sermon, Humiliation, Love, Old Time Religion, Redemption, Relationship, religion, Resurrection, Sin, Sons of God | Leave a Comment »
Posted by Rick on July 6, 2010
Here are some “sound bites” from Sunday morning’s message, “Declaration of Dependence” based on Psalm 33:10-22:
- Despite what people are saying, America has a rich Christian heritage.
- Our laws and our societal structure are based on the Ten Commandments and other Judeo-Christian principles.
- America’s leaders have failed the vision set forth by our Founding Fathers.
- America’s path is currently away from God.
- We must confess, repent, and turn toward God.
- We must no longer be independent of God, but completely dependent upon Him.
You can listen to the sermon here or by clicking on the audio player below:
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2446856
Posted in Bits & Bytes, Confession, Sin | Tagged: America, Confession, Declaration of Independence, Founding Fathers, Fourth of July, Free Baptist Sermon, Independence Day, Prayer, Repentence, Sin | Leave a Comment »
Posted by Rick on May 3, 2010
Here are some “sound bites” from Sunday morning’s message, “Reaping What You Sow” based on Galatians 6:7-10:
- If you plant an orange tree, don’t expect to get apples.
- If you play around on your spouse, don’t be surprised when you have marital problems or a broken marriage.
- If you are bitter and mean to people, don’t be surprised when you end up alone and abandoned when you’re old.
- If you don’t spend time in your relationship with God, don’t be surprised when your prayers aren’t answered.
You can listen to the message here or by clicking on the audio player below:
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2404160
You can also listen to Sunday evening’s message, “Pay Attention!” based on I Timothy 4:11-16 here or by clicking on the audio player below:
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2403649
Posted in Bits & Bytes, Holiness, Sin | Tagged: adultery, Anger, Bitterness, Forgiveness, Free Baptist Sermon, God, Guard, Holiness, Sin, Testimony | Leave a Comment »
Posted by Rick on April 26, 2010
Here are some “sound bites” from yesterday morning’s message, “The Great White Throne” based on Revelation 20:11-15:
- Believers in Jesus Christ will face judgment at the Judgment Seat of Christ.
- Those who did not trust/believe in Jesus will face judgment at the Great White Throne.
- God alone will be the judge.
- The book of works and the Book of Life will be used as evidence against you.
- The verdict will be eternal condemnation because you didn’t believe in Jesus.
You can listen to the message here or by clicking on the audio player below:
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2398596
You can also listen to the evening message, “Self Discipline” based on I Timothy 4:6-10 here or by clicking on the audio player below:
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2399009
Posted in Bits & Bytes, Sin, Truth | Tagged: Discipline, Free Baptist Sermon, Great White Throne, Heaven, Hell, Jesus, Judgment, Judgment Seat of Christ | Leave a Comment »
Posted by Rick on April 19, 2010
Here are some “sound bites” from Sunday morning’s message, “Surviving the Failure of Sin” based on John 21:15-17:
- We often buy into Satan’s lie that once we sin, we are of no use to God.
- There is a way to survive the failure of sin.
- We must re-affirm our love for Jesus and confess our sin.
- We must continue to follow Him without hesitation.
- We must keep our eyes on the goal and off other people.
You can listen to the message here or by clicking on the audio player below:
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2393162
Posted in Bits & Bytes, Forgiveness, Sin | Tagged: Atonement, Confession, Failure, Forgiveness, Free Baptist Sermon, Jesus, Sin | Leave a Comment »
Posted by Rick on October 28, 2009
Here are some “sound bites” from Sunday morning’s message, “What Time Is It?” based on Matthew 24:36-44:
- Jesus said He will return to earth to gather His followers.
- No one knows the day or the hour in which Jesus will return.
- Only God the Father knows when this will happen.
- Jesus said we can know the signs.
- Jesus could come back at any moment.
- Are you ready?
You can listen to the sermon here or by clicking on the audio player below:
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2276637
You can also listen to Sunday evening’s message, “Hunger for Holiness” here or by clicking on the audio player below:
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2276663
In addition, you can listen to the message “The Grip of the Past” based on Isaiah 43:18-19 from Sunday evening, October 11 here or by clicking on the audio player below:
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2276731
Posted in Bits & Bytes, Holiness, Sin | Tagged: Audio sermon, Free Baptist Sermon, Future, Holiness, past, Return of Christ, Second Coming, Signs | Leave a Comment »
Posted by Rick on October 6, 2009
Here are some “sound bites” from Sunday morning’s message, “Are You Sure You’re Saved?” based on I John 5:11-13:
- Many people have some sort of “religious experience” and think they are saved.
- Many people are led to believe that walking down an aisle or getting baptized makes them saved.
- John wrote that we can be sure we’re saved if you:
- have a hatred of sin
- desire to obey God’s law
- have a love for the brethren
- have a desire to be holy
- have the internal witness of the Holy Spirit.
- Our assurance of salvation is not based on experience, a prayer, or a ceremony.
- True Biblical assurance is to be based on the presence of these real and observable measures in our lives.
You can listen to the sermon below or by clicking here.
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2263692
You can also listen to the evening message, “Stop Grumbling!” based on Philippians 2:13-16 here or by clicking on the audio player below.
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2263725
Posted in Bits & Bytes, Holiness, Salvation, Sin | Tagged: Assurance of Salvation, attitude, complaining, God's reputation, Grumbling, Holiness, Sin, whining | Leave a Comment »
Posted by Rick on September 30, 2009
Here are some “sound bites” from Sunday mornings message, “Take the Veil Away” based on 2 Corinthians 3:4-18:
- The old covenant was a ministry of death; the new covenant a ministry of life.
- The old covenant was a ministry of condemnation; the new a ministry of righteousness.
- The old covenant was law written on tablets of stone; the new written on tablets of your heart.
- The old covenant passes away; the new remains forever.
- The covenant God makes with us cannot be broken; it will endure for God is faithful.
- To try to live under the old covenant (law) will only lead to death.
- To live under the new covenant (grace) will lead to eternal life.
You can listen to the sermon by clicking on the audio player below or by clicking here.
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2259536
You can also listen to the Sunday evening message “Tyranny of the Urgent” based on Luke 10:38-42 by clicking here or on the audio link below.
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2259490
Posted in Bits & Bytes, Grace, Sin, Sunday Message | Tagged: Being Under Satan's Yoke, Busy, Death, Grace, Law, Mary and Martha, New Covenant, Old Covenant, Righteousness, Salvation, Sin, tablets of stone, tablets of your heart | Leave a Comment »
Posted by Rick on September 21, 2009
Here are some “sound bites” from Sunday morning’s sermon, “I Gotta Be Me (or: Satan’s Lie)” based on Colossians 3:1-17:
- To say “this is how God made me; deal with it” is just an excuse to sin.
- The Bible calls us to lay aside our sin habits by dying in Christ.
- The Bible calls us to put on our new self by living in Christ.
- Jesus calls us to repentance.
You can listen to the sermon by clicking here or on the audio player below.
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2254848
Posted in Bits & Bytes, Salvation, Sin | Tagged: Bitterness, Drinking, Getting Drunk, Gossip, Homosexuality, Jesus, New Life, repentance, Salvation, Sin, Smoking | Leave a Comment »
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