Piney Grove Baptist Church

"Stop Being Afraid, Be Joyful," Psalm 4:1-8

Recorded 12/15/2024:
Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Psalm 4:1-8 on finding the Joy of The Lord. 
 Psa 4:4  Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Psa 4:5  Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD. Psa 4:6  There are many who say, “Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O LORD!” Psa 4:7  You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound. Psa 4:8  In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. 

Isaiah 11:6-9, “Peace and a Resting Place”

Recorded 12/08/2024
Pastor Larry G. Stephens bring a message from Isaiah 11 on the coming peace Messiah brings.
Isa 11:6  The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them. Isa 11:7  The cow and the bear shall graze; their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. Isa 11:8  The nursing child shall play over the hole of the cobra, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the adder's den. Isa 11:9  They shall not hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain; for    the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.

"Hope Springs Forth," Isaiah 11:1-5, Special Music, "Always Good," by: Andrew Peterson

Recorded 12-01-2024:
Pastor Larry Stephens delivers a message reminded the church of the hope we have in Christ the Lord. According to Isaiah, Messiah will come from the line of Jesse, be the example of humility and greatness, teach us to worship reverently, and demonstrate pursuing wisdom from the Lord.
Special music led by Pastor Larry Stephens, "Always Good," written by Andrew Peterson. 
 
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"Proclaim Christ in Boldness and Freedom," Acts 28: 17-31. Special Music, "The Meeting in the Air," and "Keep on the Firing Line."

Recorded 11-24-24
Pastors Larry and Jason, Tyler Tate, and Danny Griffin lead the congregation with two songs reminding the church of the importance of pressing on in the faith. "The Meeting in The Air," and "Keep on the Firing Line."
Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings the final sermon in the Acts sermon series entitled, "Proclaim Christ with Boldness and Freedom." The two truths Pastor Larry challenged the church are:
I. Proclaim Christ with Boldness, Even as You Are Chained to This World
II. Proclaim Christ with Boldness and Freedom, Even When You Think People Are Not Listening

"Thank God and Take Courage," Act 28:12-16

Recorded 11/17/2024
Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a sermon from Acts 28:12-16 on the importance of holding onto the things that have real eternal value and giving up on the things that are hinderances//

"Finding a Person of Peace," Acts 27:39-28:10

Recorded 11/10/2024
Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message on the importance of finding those people of peace in our lives. A person of peace can be identified as the following, "Often the person of peace will have friends and relatives who are open to gospel witness and are welcoming to followers of Jesus. Finding them is but one ‘tool of the trade’ that assists us in locating those in whom God may be." The “person of peace” is the person who opens the way for the gospel to enter one’s social group or even their village. Who is that person in your life, on your job, in the neighbor. 

"The Dangers of Disregarding a Warning, Pt. II," Acts 27:13-38

Pastor Larry brings a message from the sermon series through the book of Acts. The Apostle Paul is onboard and Egyptian grain ship enroute to Rome. The screw is facing a typhonic type of storm, and if they do not lighted the load, they will no doubt shipwreck.
There are some glaring applications streaming for these passages. There are things we must throw overboard in our walk with the Lord to keep us from a Spiritual Shipwreck, particularly for the church.
Things to toss overboard: 
The chief factor is compromise, Backbiting, gossip, and slander and even entertaining such things, Constant relentless complaining, Entitlement, Unrealistic expectations for leaders, People pleasing, The church trying to look like the world, and The lack of discipleship and disciple making. 
Things to Bring Aboard:
1. Bible reading- Getting in Word will Point us to A Spiritual True North. 2. Meditation -Prayer, it helps us get our mind, heart, and motives in a correct place lined up with the Lord’s will. 
3. Worship- Giving Glory to God by praying, singing, and adoring Christ. 4. Giving away money- Being generous in our giving of money, time, and talents 5. Solitude- Spending time alone with God. 6. Fellowship- With God and One another 7. Evangelism- Sharing the gospel with others who are lost. 8. Serving- This implies serving the Kingdom of God by all of the above.

"The Dangers of Disregarding a Warning, Pt. I," Acts 27:1-12

Recorded 10/27/2024:
Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Acts 27:1-12 on the importance of being attentive to warnings ahead. The apostle Paul is on a ship heading towards Rome, and stormy seas lie ahead.
The question asked during this sermon is, "what happens when we ignore sound doctrine or truth?"