Nehemiah 1

Nehemiah’s prayer is a great example of faith, and one from which we may learn a lot.  He was truly burdened for Jerusalem.  He directed his prayer to the God of heaven and not some secular king or ruler.  He confessed the sins of his people.  He prayed according to God’s and what God had said about the land.  His motive was one of God’s glory and magnification, and it was a prayer of patience— spending months praying to God for the land of his people.

Luke 2:13-14

It’s traditional to sing Christmas songs during the Christmas season.  The world has a plethora of Christmas music running a gamut of different subjects.  Though many revolve around the birth of Jesus Christ not all are biblical or theologically sound.  There are some men who steadfast refuse to sing Christmas songs during the Christmas season.  Listen as Pastor Sargent lists several examples as to why we should sing about the birth of Christ!

Acts 27

After being arrested in Jerusalem the Apostle Paul appealed his case to Caesar.  He found himself on a ship that had charted a course from Jerusalem to Rome.  Unfortunately, mistakes were made, there was a shipwreck, and the passengers and crew found themselves as castaways on the Island of Malta.  Listen as Pastor Geist leans on years of experience as a flight navigator in the U.S. Navy , using real-world experiences and examples, compares and contrasts his own experiences with the Biblical narrative to bring about certain principles that Bible Baptist Church can glean from as it charts a course for the future of the church.

Acts 16:1-12

Though we may find ourselves in what may appear to be less than ideal circumstances, God is still able to get victory.  Such was the case in the life of Timothy, whose parents were “unequally yoked”, as well as the Apostle Paul’s evangelistic team.   Paul was very evangelistically focused, and his desire was to carry out the great commission.  However, when he endeavored to enter into Asia to preach the Gospel, the Spirit suffered him not.  God had other plans.  Instead, Paul received a vision to enter into Macedonia, which the rest of his team supported, so they endeavored to enter into Europe.  In doing so, not only did the Gospel spread throughout eastern Europe, but it had also spread throughout Asia as well!   Sometimes we can run into those same circumstances, where our hearts desire is to do a good thing, but God inhibits us because he has other plans.  And though we may not understand how the Lord is working and view our circumstances as less than ideal, we can have full assurance that the Lord is faithful, and if we are faithful, he is able to get a good victory throughout our circumstances.

Acts 15:22-34

The Bible mentions various men and offices related to the church.  The speaks about the offices of Pastor and Deacon.  It mentions evangelists and teachers.  Here in Acts 15 the Bible also speaks of chief men.  What is it that makes a “chief man”?  Listen and learn as Pastor Sargent lists 7 qualities of a chief man in the church.

Acts 15:22-35

Making decisions is a part of life under the sun, whether saved or lost.  Some decisions are of minor importance, others are much more major.  As Christians, however, we want to make sure that the decisions we make are in line with God’s will for our lives.  God’s word provides various indicators that the decisions we make are in line with his will, whether the decision is for an individual, or whether it’s corporate— affecting the whole church.  Listen and learn more about how you can have confidence that decisions made are in line with God’s will.

Acts 12:1-11

The Apostle Peter experienced many spiritual highs and lows, and God was able to deliver him.  Many of the things Peter experienced can apply to us, and there’s much that we can glean from Peter’s experiences.  Peter was a target of Satan, and Satan used Herod to vex, kill, and imprison believers.  After being imprisoned, Peter was awoken by a spiritual messenger who smote him and raised him up.  Like Peter, we can also find ourselves deeply slumbering in a darkened prison, in need of light, perhaps being smote, and raised up.  Even after Peter was loosed from his shackles he was still in prison.  To escape, the Apostle still needed to gird himself, bind his sandals on his feet, cast on his garment and then follow the angel.

I Timothy 3:16

The term “godliness” shows up 15-times throughout scripture.  The Apostle Paul referred to it as a “mystery” when he penned the book of First Timothy.  Listen and learn more about the subject of godliness.  From the Bible, we’ll try to define what godliness is and speak about various attributes related to godliness, including its preference, profitability, and perversion.

John 13:36-14:1

The Apostle Peter failed Christ in the Flesh, and had a troubled heart.  If someone such as Peter can fail, how much more can we?  Praise God that he gives us the remedy for a troubled heart!  It begins with God!  God is merciful, forgiving, loving, and strives to reconcile man to himself.  The God of the Old Testament is the same God of the New Testament, there is one God.  Jesus Christ is God!  He’s the same merciful, forgiving, loving God who seeks to reconcile men to himself!  Listen and learn more about God’s remedy for troubled hearts.

Luke 9:57-62

The process of ploughing (or tilling) has been around as long as agriculture; It’s a part of sin’s curse recorded in Genesis 3:23, as well as Cain’s trade in Genesis 4:2.  It’s also a necessary component of farming.  If men want to reap a harvest, they must first plough the field.  Learn more about the purpose, procedure, and prospect of ploughing.

Mark 10:17-27

Many times, as Christians, we can have a wrong attitude toward others that “they’ll never get saved”.  We say or think things like, “They’re too self-righteous, too hard hearted, too ________”, so we write them off, “it’s impossible....”  If we want to see God do the impossible, and redeem the irredeemable, then there are certain keys we must use.  We must put ourselves in their shoes & view life without Christ, and we must view them through the eyes of Christ.  We must love them as Jesus loves them.  Also, we must help guide them to a saving knowledge of Christ.

Daniel 1:19-2:23

As U.S. citizens, we do have certain rights and privileges that we should exercise as the Apostle Paul exercised his rights as a Roman citizen.  With every election cycle often comes anxiety as people listen to, and put their faith in, various political pundits.  What should be our attitudes and actions surrounding our nations election cycles?  We should adopt the attitude of Daniel and his companions.  We should put our focus on God and pray.  We should seek his word and take solace in it instead of our own feelings and emotions, and we need to praise him for his sovereignty, because it is ultimately, he who establishes and removes kings and kingdoms.  We must also pray for all those whom he has put in places of authority.

Psalm 1

Most people want to receive blessings from God.  Unfortunately, many don’t know how to receive or recognize the blessings of God.  It begins by receiving the greatest blessing of all, the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Please listen and learn more as Brother Josh speaks from the Bible about how to be blessed by God, how to recognize Godly blessings, as well as the detriments of ungodly living.

Isaiah 55

Why, throughout our lives, do we spend so much of our time, energy, thoughts, and finances on things that don’t satisfy?  God has called us to seek after those things which do satisfy— namely hope in the resurrection!  It’s a call that’s open to all men.  If we’re willing to seek after him, rather than constantly seeking after things that don’t truly satisfy, God offers us a pardon for all our sins and iniquities— no matter how terrible and unforgiving we think they may be.

Proverbs 30:29-31

The Proverbs are full of wisdom and reveal much about both God and man.  Listen as Pastor Sargent takes a list of four things mentioned in Proverbs: Lion, Greyhound, He-Goat, & King, and applies the example they set to our Christian Walk.  

Romans 2:1-16

When it comes to God’s judgment, the Bible lays out certain principles.  For instance: God’s judgment will be according to the truth he’s revealed in his word, and not according to the imaginations of man; God’s judgment will also be a universal judgment, encompassing all men, both saved and lost.  Listen as Pastor Sargent expounds upon several principles that the Bible reveals about the judgment of God.

I Thessalonians 2:13-20

Satan doesn’t like seeing people saved.  Any time the Gospel is preached, there is sure to be opposition.  The Apostle Paul came up against many and varied oppositions during his evangelistic journeys.  Through the years, nothing has changed.  Today, as churches send evangelists to preach God’s word, they’re sure come against the same kinds of opposition that the Apostle Paul experienced. Though doing the Lord’s work is hard going, there are still many victories that we can take part in.

Luke 22:31

Jesus warned Peter that Satan wanted to sift him like wheat.  While the process may be difficult and painful, God is still able to use it to our benefit both to prove us as well as prepare us.  We can also have hope that all he can do is sift, he’ll never be able to pry us away from Christ.  Learn more about how Satan can sift the Lord’s servant, and how God can use it for our benefit.

II Timothy 2:3

This is the 8^th and final installment of Pastor Sargent’s “The Effective Servant of Christ” series.  Serving Christ is not always easy, there are bound to be struggles and setbacks.  In this final installment, Pastor Sargent lists three areas where servant’s can and do struggle, and with each area of adversity he also gives a solution!

I Timothy 4:12

As Pastor Sargent continues preaching and teaching through his, “The Effective Servant of Christ” series, he speaks about the importance of the servant’s testimony.  If a servant is to be effective, they must hold themselves to a Godly standard of living throughout many aspects of their life.  Listen and learn more about the kind of example an effective servant must set before God and before men.

II Timothy 2:24-26

In this installment of Pastor Sargent’s “The Effective Servant of Christ” series, he expounds on certain qualities and characteristics that an effective servant must have.  They must have the spirit of a servant.  They must have a correct attitude.  They also must be apt to teach and able to instruct.

The major theme of the epistle of I Peter is to give hope amid various trials, tribulations, and tests of faith. Hear more about what the Bible has to say about the hope we can have, including: Some of the reasons we have hope, kinds of things we’re to hope for; and where our hope ultimately resides.

Luke 15:1-7

In this installment of Pastor Sargent’s, “The Effective Servant of Christ” series, he speaks about how an effective servant of Christ must have a heart for people.  It involves having an active part in their life which may require self-sacrifice.  Watch and listen as Pastor Sargent lists several character attributes required for becoming a loving, effective servant of Christ.

John 19:28-30

“It is finished” were the last recorded words of Christ on the cross before yielding up the ghost.  With that declaration, everything was complete in order that we can obtain redemption through Christ and his shed blood.  With those words, there is no more work that needs to be done for us to receive salvation! 

Luke 9:57-62

What are your criteria for following Jesus compared to his?  Pastor Geist invites us to step into the shoes of four kinds of men represented in this portion of scripture: 1) A Certain Man, 2) The Son of Man, 3) Another Man, 4) No Man and to compare ourselves to them.  A certain man said he would follow Jesus, but didn’t follow through.  Another man said he would follow, but not before taking care of his own desires first.  No man began to labor but looked back which inhibited his ability to continue effectively moving forward.  The Son of Man sacrificed protection and permanence for the service of the LORD.  How do we compare ourselves to them in our own service to the Lord?

John 15:1-8

What does it mean to be effective?  Is effectiveness measured in numbers, such as church membership or souls led to the Lord?  In this installment of Pastor Sargent’s “The Effective Servant of Christ” series, he goes into detail about how the Bible defines what it means to be effective, and teaches on five points of what it takes to be an effective teacher.

I Peter 4:10-11

This is the third installment of Pastor Sargent’s “The Effective Servant of Christ” series.  In this installment Pastor Sargent preaches on the use and purpose of spiritual gifts.  Christ gifts his servants with a variety of spiritual gifts for a purpose.  In this installment, Pastor Sargent teaches on six key points regarding spiritual gifts as we serve the Lord, because being an effective servant of Jesus Christ requires knowledge and discernment in exercising their God-given spiritual gift.

Acts 2:42-43

To be an effective servant of the Lord, we must be grounded in our salvation and motivated by love.  Beyond that, effective servants of Christ must be established in the basic disciplines of Christian living.  In this installment of Pastor Sargent’s “The Effective Servant of Christ” series, Pastor Sargent brings out five specific disciplines of Christian living that we must be established in, if we want to be effective servants of Christ.

I Peter 3:8-22

Righteous living doesn’t guarantee Christians a life free from suffering.  In fact, if we’re living for the Lord, suffering for righteousness is something we will endure at some point.  Thankfully God has given us an exhortation on how we can be happy and joyous in spite of our suffering with Jesus Christ as both our hope and our ensample.  

I Thessalonians 1:1-10

The church at Thessalonica was a relatively young church when the Apostle Paul penned his first epistle addressed to them, yet they were able to accomplish many great things in such a short span of time.  Throughout the epistles that he penned; Paul mentions the names of men who co-labored with him that were from Thessalonica.  In the first message of a series about how to serve the Living and True God, Pastor Sargent speaks about what was it that made these men, and others from the church so effective.  First and foremost, an effective servant must have a solid platform on which to stand; They must be sure of their standing in Christ!

I Timothy 3:14-15

As members of a New Testament Church, our testimony is important.  Our conduct should revolve around the Word.  The Word made flesh: Jesus Christ being our head as a church body and our ensample as believers.  The Word taught: Sound doctrine and “rightly dividing the word of truth” will help inform us how we ought to conduct ourselves.  And the Word applied: With Christ as our ensample and knowing sound doctrine, we must strive to make application in our lives.  It is through the pre-eminence of the word and proper application that we can behave ourselves with charity, pure hearts, and faith unfeigned.

I Kings 18:17-40

When sound doctrine is compromised, a decline in morality & holiness is sure to follow; when morality declines, totalitarianism follows.  Our society has many beliefs that are contrary to the bible, yet many Christians today try to hold on to contradictory beliefs.  Never discredit or underestimate the impact of taking a stand for Christ!  Elijah took a stand and made an impact.  If we want to take an open stand for God, we must first have an experiential relationship with him.  God’s word doesn’t halt between two opinions, neither should we!  

I Peter 4:7-11

The Bible reveals many things to us.  One of the things it reveals is that in the latter day’s peoples’ faith will become increasingly colder, which is evidenced by overall lower church attendance.  It appears that men today aren’t as on fire for the Lord as they once were.  There are certain markers we can use to see if someone is on fire for the Lord: 1) They are fervent in prayer; 2) They are fervent in Charity; and 3) they are fervent in spirit.  If the Lord were to take your spiritual temperature, what would it be?

I Kings 18:1-16

Obadiah could be considered a “secret disciple”. He was a governor of the King’s house but didn’t take a stand when his master went into idolatry. Two characteristics of a secret disciple are: 1) They are silent with their testimony, unwilling to openly stand for the Lord; and 2) They are fearful over duty. Unfortunately, being a secret disciple also has consequences. Some consequences of being a secret disciple are: 1) Being unwittingly complicit in wickedness; 2) A loss of respect among peers; and 3) Missing out on blessings. How open are we with our faith? How many Christians today are themselves “secret disciples”?

Luke 5:1-11

A lot can be said about modern day disciples when compared with those in this passage of scripture.  The crowds were eager and enthusiastic to hear God’s word, they made it a priority.  They were willing to obey him, even though they were weary from toiling all night, and yet the Lord blessed their willingness and sacrifice.  They also answered the Lord’s call when he called them to serve him, and he did many wonderful things with their lives.  He can use us to do many wonderful things as well if we’re willing to make serving him a priority in our lives.

II Peter 2:1-9

Many Christians today can relate to, and learn from Abraham’s nephew, Lot.  He was created the same as everyone else, as a tripartite being with a soul.  Lot’s soul was greatly influenced by the things he both saw and heard, his soul was vexed, his decisions were influenced, and even his family were affected.  Likewise, the things that have the greatest influence on us are the things we both see and hear.  Exactly how much influence they wield is dependent on our response to them.  God knows how to deliver us from temptations, but what is our response to the things that we see and hear?

I Corinthians 1:26-31

King David had many failures recorded in scripture.  He failed in the matter of Uriah the Hittite, and everything connected to it.  He had failures as a parent, and he had failures as a king.  Despite David’s shortcomings, God was still able to use him to his honor and glory.  Likewise, God can still use us despite our own failures and short comings.

I Thessalonians 4:13-5:11

The Millennial Kingdom is a prominent subject related to Bible prophecy.  Another prominent subject is Christ’s return, and the rapture of the Saints.  How we approach the Bible will influence our understanding about Christ’s return.  Learn about why we believe in a pretribulation rapture in this installment of Pastor Sargent’s “Why We Believe…” series.

Daniel 2:31-45

How we approach the Bible will undoubtedly influence how we understand the Bible.  Do we approach it allegorically?  Or do we receive it historically and grammatically?  There is no shortage of different beliefs in Christendom when it comes to Christ’s return, and the millennial Kingdom of God.  Learn why we believe the Bible teaches in a premillennial return of Christ in this installment of the “Why We Believe…” series.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

As our little children grow into youths, undoubtedly changes will take place.  Being tripartite creatures created in God’s image and likeness, they’ll change physically, spiritually, as well as emotionally and intellectually.  Learn how to minister to each part of your youth as they develop, and Lord willing help guide them into being saved and surrendered, serving the Lord.

Matthew 16:13-20

When it comes to the church, there are many different beliefs in circulation!  Some people believe there’s one universal church, perpetuated through apostolic succession.  Others believe the “true” church disappeared during the Dark Ages and was reconstituted by the Reformation.  Learn about what the Bible has to say about church perpetuity, as well as how history attests to it in this installment of Pastor Sargent’s “Why We Believe…” series.

Matthew 21:23-27

When it comes to the ordinance of baptism, there are many different beliefs in circulation.  Learn about what the Bible has to say about baptism including: the proper candidate(s), the meaning behind it, and of course upon what authority it’s administered, in this installment of Pastor Sargent’s “Why We Believe…” series.

Romans 8:28-39

There are some Christian circles who don’t believe men can have eternal security; However, there are many reasons for us to believe with confidence that we are saved and eternally secure.  Our confidence in eternal security is grounded upon who God is, and what he’s revealed to us in his word.  Learn more about why we believe in the eternal security of the believer in this installment of Pastor Sargent’s “Why…” series!

I John 5:4-15

Many Christians can and do have doubts about their salvation and eternal security.  Learn about some of the reasons why people may have doubts, as well as how to replace them with assurance.  Neither our salvation nor assurance are based upon feelings; Assurance of our salvation is based upon God’s word, and it’s testified by his Spirit.  Learn more about how you can have assurance of salvation!

Hebrews 10:1-18

There are many reasons why we believe salvation can only be received through the blood of Jesus!  It is only through his blood that we can be cleansed from and receive remission of sins.  Learn about just how important and special the blood of Christ truly is in this installment of Pastor Sargent’s “Why we believe…” series!

Ecclesiastes 7:8

At some point we all struggle with having patience as well as with pride.  There is a connection between the two observed through human experience.  Patience entails an attitude of humility, whereas impatience entails an attitude of Pride.  King Solomon also made the connection between patience and pride.  Learn more about the connection and how we can properly apply it in our own lives.

Psalm 68:11

The Bible tells us that God has promised to preserve his words forever.  There are many reasons to believe the King James Bible fulfills that promise in the English tongue, two of which are the texts it’s translated from, and the translators themselves.  Learn more about the history and translation of the King James Bible!

Proverbs 22:24-25, 11:9

The Bible has a lot to say about the subjects of anger and hypocrisy.  They’re very real and can influence us, our decisions, as well as having an influence on our relationships with others.  Much of what it says about anger and hypocrisy comes in the form of warnings.  We’re not without hope, though.  The Bible also gives wisdom in how to deal with them.Video

II Tim 3:10-17

There are many reasons to believe the Bible is truly the word of God.  Among these are: Its supernatural origin; Its Divine Preservation; and the Power that it has to save souls and change lives.

Hebrews 11:1-6

All men are created with an intuitive knowledge of God.  There are different ways our knowledge of God may be developed: Through reason, through [special] revelation, and through reality/personal experience.  Pastor Sargent gives seven lines of reasoning to help us develop our belief in why we believe God exists.

Proverbs 23:26

The Bible tells us to have all things be done decently and in order.  When it comes to matters of the heart, fathers are implored to first give their hearts to their children and in response the children are to give their hearts to their father.  The Bible says that we love God because he first loved us, so God the Father has given us his heart, in response have we given him ours?  Does us giving God our heart manifest in the same way as David, a man after God’s own heart?

I Corinthians 16:21-24

Anathema Maranatha are two powerful Biblical words not translated into English, which the Apostle Paul used when concluding his first epistle to the church at Corinth.  Anathema serves as a warning to the church not to be led astray from the simplicity of the Gospel.  Maranatha is an exclamation that the Lord is coming or will come!

II Samuel 13:1-15

Satan is not our friend: He ruins relationships, he doesn’t care about death caused by inciting sin, and he’s not a servant of the king.  Satan often works through people, one of the men he used was King David’s nephew Jonadab.  Learn how to recognize Satan’s devices & be fit to fight against them.  The Devil can be defeated!

Psalm 25:1-22

This passage of scripture mentions three kinds of people who the LORD teaches:  Sinners, of whom we all are; The meek, which have an attitude of selflessness & merciful intercession; and those who fear the LORD.  Do we display these same attitudes and attributes?

I Corinthians 16:10-20

The Great Commission wasn’t given to a single person; ministry is a team effort.  The Apostle Paul was able to accomplish much for the Lord because he had a great support network, and always took the time to give credit to the men and women who co-labored with him in his ministry.

I Corinthians 16:5-9

The Apostle Paul had plans to visit the church at Corinth, but God had other plans.  He received an open door to preach the Gospel at Ephesus; as with any opportunity, opposition soon follows.

I Corinthians 15:1-24

First Corinthians, Chapter 15 is known as the “Resurrection Chapter” in the Bible.  It gives great insight into the two resurrections that unfolds through the scriptures. 

Matthew 20:20-28

The mother of Zebedee’s children came to Jesus to make a request.  In her we see her as a devoted woman of great faith.  Her devotion to Jesus Christ and her desire for her sons was evident in her life.

Psalm 73

This rhetorical question is answered by seeing God’s abundant goodness through key points such as going to His sanctuary, acknowledging His presence, choosing His guiding counsel over self-reason and worldly wisdom, and commit to zero substitutes for His goodness.  The psalmist concludes to draw near to God, to trust in the refuge of the Lord God, and to declare all of God’s goodness. 

I Peter 1:1-9

The treasure of salvation is revealed the moment we, as believers, enter into eternity. The doctrine of salvation is important, as seen in Sanctification, Regeneration, Adoption, and Purification.  

II Chronicles 25:1-2

King Amaziah did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.  Just doing things is not enough, your heart must be in it.  How do you live out your life for Christ. . . consistently or inconsistently?

John 3:1-8

As Nicodemus came to Jesus by night, Jesus gave the great imperative: “ye must be born again.”  That message is the most important and essential message ever presented and is relevant for us today.

I Corinthians 14:26-40

The gift of tongues refers to an ability to speak in a foreign language without having been trained.  Tongues were given for a sign for unbelieving Jews.

Mark 5:1-20

The miracle where Jesus delivers the man with an unclean spirit in the country of the Gadarenes.  This miracle is a stark picture of the human condition and the power of Jesus Christ to deliver.  The converted man had a passion to reach others through a changed life.

Luke 11:1-13

Jesus taught the disciples to pray via a Pattern, a Parable, and with a Point.

I Corinthians 14:1-9

The days of fore-telling has ceased and today we are to be forth-telling.  In this message preaching (prophesying) is Defined, Detailed, Delivered, and Demanded. 

Judges 2:10

Will our next generation love God?  If so, how?  In this message observations and applications from the text challenges us to see the next generation arise, follow, and love God.

II Timothy 2:1-14

The Second Chapter of Second Timothy expresses six different metaphors for the kind of person God can use in His service.  Specifically presented in this message is the Recruitment, Readying, and Reliance of those whom serve the Lord faithfully.

Matthew 28:11-15

One of the theories about Christ’s resurrection is that He didn’t rise from the dead, but that His body was taken.  This message refutes that theory based upon the canon of Scripture.

Matthew 26:17-30

As Jesus met in an upper room with His disciples, the First Supper was instituted as a remembrance of His body which was broken for us and His blood that was shed for us for the remission of sins.

Hebrews 9:19-28

The Old Testament was dedicated with the blood of calves and goats, but the New Testament was established by the blood of Jesus Christ.  The continual sacrifice in the Old Testament could never take away sins, only cover them, whereas the blood of Jesus Christ gives us eternal redemption.

Ephesians 5:15-19

God wants to hear you sing psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs.  This message looks at music personally within your heart, corporately one with another and to another, and worshipfully unto the Lord.  Music plays a role in your life as a spirit-filled Christian.

I Corinthians 13:8-13

The continuance of certain Spiritual gifts is a controversial subject in religious circles today.  Through the scriptures is seen that the gift of speaking in tongues have ceased for today.

I Corinthians 13:4-7

Love is to be self-sacrificing and unconditional, just as God’s love is for us.  Our exercise of Spiritual gifts must be controlled by the fruit of the spirit.

I Corinthians 12:27-13:3

Ataxia, a serious neurological disorder, causes uncoordinated movements within the human body.  Similarly, Spiritual ataxia results when a church is fractured, divided, and lacks unity.

Psalm 3

As David fled from his son Absalon he knew the only one to turn to for deliverance was the LORD.  In Psalm 3 is seen David’s troubles, transition, and testimony.

I Corinthians 12:13

Today many Christians, and churches, use First Corinthians, Chapter 12, Verse 13 as their ‘Proof Text’ for the universal, mystical, Body of Christ “Church” theory.  This message  gives a Biblical refutation of such false doctrine.

I Corinthians 12:1-11

The Apostle Paul addressed the general decorum of spiritual gifts.  The problem in the church of Corinth was that of comparison between members concerning their spiritual gifts.  If not careful, the same could happen in your own church.

Ephesians 1:1-14

A platform in the sense that of something on which someone stands, gives a place of oversight and authority.  The Christian’s platform is their standing (condition of life) and state (living for Christ).

Colossians 3:1-3

Being mentally and spiritual solid and stable is possible by having confidence in God’s promises.  A heavenly hope is to be fruitful in the life of believers.  We are to be full of heavenly hope instead of worldly wishfulness.

Leviticus 13 & 14

The law of leprosy is to teach when it is unclean and when it is clean.  Observations related to leprosy and sin require an examination, determination, proclamation, and a regulation.

I Corinthians 11:1,2,17-25

The ordinance of the Lord’s Table has been a divisive doctrinal issue throughout Christendom.  Today’s message demonstrates from scripture the Biblical means of participating in the Lord’s Table.

Exodus 28 & 32

The contrast between the fashion of Aaron’s priestly garments and his fashioning of the golden calf can be instructive to us today.  Does your prescribed fashion (how the Lord tells you to dress, to act, to converse, and to live in this world) align with what we might be fashioning as idols in our lives today?

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Exodus 5

The historical conversation between Pharoah and Moses parallels what we should see today, resistance from captivity to say: “let my people go that they may serve me.”  Israel’s purpose was to serve the Lord, as so it is for Christians today, to serve the Lord.  We see Pharoah’s compromises [calculations] regarding letting the people go.

I Corinthians 10:13

God does not want any Christian to be rendered useless for the work He has called them to do.  The devil tries to rob you of a good testimony and will try to derail you and keep you on the sidelines.  God has given us a great promise of victory.

I Corinthians 10:31-33

First Corinthians, Chapter 10, Verse 32 highlights some divisions that are found in the prophetic word (future events).  Bible study is different than reading, meditation, or memorization. This verse is key if we are to understand the Bible prophecies concerning things to come.  

Genesis 48

The Lord’s leading brings great comfort in the days when we feel needful, rudderless, overrun with life, facing major decisions, afraid, or vulnerable.   Shepherding is exemplified by God and seen the life of Moses, pastors, and parents.

Luke 13:22-30

Jesus was asked the question, “Are there few that be saved?”  There are five propositions posed in response to the question: (1) All may be saved, (2) All will not be saved, (3) Some will be saved who weren’t expected to be saved, (4) Some will not be saved who expected to be saved, and (5) No one will be saved except in God’s declared way.

I Corinthians 10:1-13

The Apostle Paul warned the church in Corinth not to engage in idolatry.  In this message Pastor Sargent addresses the “borderline Christian.”

Matthew 18:11-14

The singular mission of Jesus Christ was to reach the lost.  The singular mission of His churches is the same. . . to reach the lost.

Exodus 18:1-24

Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, gave Moses great advice concerning delegation.  This had a great impact on Moses’ life and ministry.

I Thessalonians 1:1-10

Paul was concerned about the condition of the church in Corinth.  He pointed out to them the characteristics of a steadfast and faithful church member.

I Corinthians 9:24-27

The Apostle Paul expressed several “fears” concerning others and himself.  Paul’s desire was to not be a castaway.  To be a castaway is to be useless in service to the Lord.  What causes Christians to be castaway?  How can you avoid becoming a castaway?  This message answers those questions.

I Corinthians 9:1-14

The Apostle Paul used himself as an example as a minister of Christ in the principle of putting others before self.  This scripture also teaches the principle of a preacher to be remunerated and the principle of payment.

Ephesians 5:18-6:9

Submission to authority is the foundation of the Christian live, bathed in love.  In this message is brought out that submission is spiritual, love is commanded, and to love is to submit.

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