Sermons
The Truth About Salvation
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10; Titus 3:3-8 Introduction As Peter boldly proclaimed before the Sanhedrin: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” This I say to you: there is no...
The Truth About Baptism
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22 Introduction Peter said: “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?” We believe as Baptists that Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change. This is a sign that a person is eager to do good. What we are experiencing...
The Truth About God’s Love
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13, 1 Peter 4:8-11, Romans 8:28,38-39 Introduction If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. I am afraid that it is all too easy to get caught up in the tongues of...
The Truth About Our Future
Scripture: Acts 2:36-47, Joshua 1:1-9, Revelation 2:1-5 Introduction The TRUTH is that it is time for a change. I have worked tirelessly for almost five years to revive and restore this great institution that is Biltmore Baptist church. Why? Because I believe with all...
The Truth About Biltmore Church
Scripture: Jeremiah 7:20-28; John 17:6-26 Introduction Last week we talked about what I believe is the important and correct role of church. These are my opinions and beliefs in these matters, but let me assure you that when the Pastor Search Committee recommended me,...
The Truth About Church
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-10; 2:1-4, 14-17; 3:12-17; 4:1-4 Introduction I present for your consideration another sermon in a series about truth. The truth is that a lot has been said in the news lately about the Southern Baptist Convention and their stand on women in...
The Truth About Stress and Anxiety
Job 1 Introduction Last week we talked about what I believe is an insidious plot by the enemy to dehumanize mankind through what we called REDUCTIONISM. Another thing we are seeing in our culture is a tremendous explosion of mental illness. We are living with more and...
The Truth About Reductionism
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31; 2:7-9, 15-22 Introduction My dear friend Susanna approached me with the idea for today’s sermon. We had both just heard about yet another senseless killing at the graduation ceremony last week. We’ve all been to graduation ceremonies for...
The Trinity is About Relationship
John 1:1-4, Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Ephesians 4:1-6, 1 Peter 1:1-2, Matthew 3:16-17 Introduction Today in the Christian church calendar we celebrate the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is a day traditionally celebrated by western...
What the Holy Spirit Does
Acts 2:1-6, 14-15, 22-24, 36-41 Introduction Today marks 50 days since the resurrection of Jesus Christ following His crucifixion. During 40 of those days. Jesus came back and lived with the disciples providing fellowship and additional training. Earlier in Acts...