Piney Grove Baptist Church

"Magnify and Exalt the Lord," Psalm 34:1-8

Recorded 6/29/2025:
This year's Vacation Bible School has come and gone. The key passage from this year was taken from Psalm 34:3 which reads, Psa 34:3  Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together! 
Pastor Larry brings a message to deeper understand how to magnify and exalt the Lord Jesus in worship. 
I.  Worship the Lord Regardless of the Circumstances (vs.1)
II.  Boast In the Lord and Not in Self (vs.2)
III.  Worship the Lord Together in Community (vs. 3)
IV.  Seek The Lord During Your Deepest Fears (vs. 4)
V.  Search for the Goodness of God and Be Unashamed (vs. 5)
VI.  Cry-out To God and He will Answer (vs. 7)
VII.  Worship the Lord and He will Deliver from Distress (vs. 8)
 

"Guideposts for Worship," Joshua 22:1-34

Recorded 6-22-2025
Pastor Larry Stephens presents a sermon on the importance of building worshipful foundations for the future of the church. 
 
• Obedience to the commands from scripture, Love and serve God with your whole being, not just giving Jesus the scraps of your life. • We do not forsake our brothers and sisters in their distraught or need • We raise awareness of rightful/meaningful worship and raise warnings when worship is distorted. • We become far sighted instead of exclusively short sighted with regards to worship.  • To build an everlasting guidepost for future worship, we must continue to exclusively point towards Christ Jesus. 

"A Father's Good Word," Joshua 21:1-45

Recorded 6/15/2025
Happy Father's Day! Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Joshua 21 on how God is a faithful Father who keeps His Word. The best example of a faithful Father is God Himself. 
 
I. He is faithful, So Hold onto The Profession of Faith 
II. Every Decision is From the Lord 
III. A Father’s Perpetual Presence Among the People 
IV. His People Receive a Godly Inheritance

"A Place of Refuge," Joshua 20:1-9

Recorded 06/08/2025
Pastor Larry Stephens delivers a message from Joshua 20:1-9 on the manslayer seeking a city of refuge. We are reminded that the follow of Jesus' true refuge, shelter, and sanctuary is only found in Christ. The dwelling place in not actually a place but a person, Jesus Christ. 
 Discipleship Reflection: “what ways can the church be a place of refuge?”
1. Be a Church who directs to the gospel in the midst of fear and guilt
2. Be a Church who is hospitable to sinners
3. Be a Church who abolishes the façade of spirituality

Exiles and Strangers in a Strange Land," Jeremiah 29:11, Graduation Sunday- 06-01-2025

Recorded June 1, 2025
Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Jeremiah 29 on the importance of holding up godly integrity in the presence of the enemy. God uses adversity and trials to strengthen His people.
Pastor Larry challenges the graduates to stay close to Jesus and build their foundation on the Word of God. 

"Standing on the Promises," Joshua 15-19:51

Recorded 5/25/2025
Pastor Larry G Stephens brings a message from Joshua chapters 15 through. In these chapters depicting land allotment to Israel, the reader/worshipper is offered a demonstration of the faithfulness of God to fulfill His Word. 
I. We Stand Upon the Promises of God During Spiritual Battles,  II. We Stand Upon the Promises of God and Rest in His Wisdom III. We Stand Upon the Promises of God and Be and Diligent to Serve the Kingdom of God IV.  We Stand Upon the Promises and Press on in Faith V. We Stand Upon the Promises Because He Is Just

"Getting What We Do Not Deserve: A Faithful Friend," Joshua 14:1-15

Recorded 5/18/2025
Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Joshua 14:1-14 entitled, "Getting What We Do Not Deserve: A Faithful Friend." What makes a faithful friend? What characteristics make a faithful friend. By looking into Joshua 14, two examples rise to the surface in Eleazar and Caleb. Yet, one friend outshines them all.
I. God Gives Us Faithful Friends in Ministry
II. God Gives Us Faithful Friends Who Admonish:
 
 

"Getting What We Do Not Deserve: A Legacy," Joshua 13:1-33 (Mother's Day/Child Dedication)

Recorded 5/11/2025 (Mother's Day):
Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message and challenge to young families and how to build a Christ-centered home.
It is vitally important from parents to be the main disciple maker in their home.
Family Discipleship Reflection: How can you build a Christ-centered legacy for your family?
1. Be involved with in Christ centered church who lifts up Christ and the Word.  
2. Teach your family about the sovereignty of God.
3. Be a family that spends time together in prayer.
4. Model faith and the gospel in front of your family.
5. Disciple your family to disciple others.