Episodes
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Acts 15:1-21 “Polluted by World or Cleansed by Christ?
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Recorded January 07, 2024
Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a sermon from Acts 15:1-24 entitled, "Polluted by The World or Cleansed by Christ?"
In this sermon, Pastor Larry will bring out the importance of grace over the burden of the law. The particular aspect of the law was that of circumcision and if the Gentiles needed to participate in this ceremonial law to be saved.
Truths to remember:
I. Legalism Never Saved Anyone
II. Christ Jesus Removed the Yoke of Bondage
III. Act Upon What Demonstrates An Inward Change (Keep Pure)
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Luke 1:14, ”The Peace of Christ to The Favored”
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Recorded 12/24/2023
Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message of the only hope we can have in Christ Jesus, The Prince of Peace.
His two points to follow:
I. In Grimmest Times, Give Glory to God
II. God Gives Peace to The Favored
Who are the "Favored?"
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
LUKE 1:26-38 “The Joy of Christ and Servitude of the Chosen”
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Recorded 12/17/2023
Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Luke 1:26-38 on Mary's encounter with the angel Gabriel, who announced the birth of the Lord Jesus.
Truths to Consider:
I. The Troubling and Joyful Thought of Being “Favored”
II. The Troubling and Joyful Thought of Being a Servant
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
II Corinthians 5:14-15 “The Compelling Love of Christ”
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Recorded 12/10/2023:
Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message on the compelling love of Jesus. What will the love of Jesus move His people towards. The love of Jesus will move His people to:
I. The Compelling Love of Christ Hold Us Together:
The Love of Jesus Will Compel His People To:
1. Preach the Message of Reconciliation…the Gospel
2. Forgive One Another As Christ Has Forgiven Us (I John 4:20)
3. Be Bound (pressed) in Ministry Together (II Co. 5:14).
4. Speak Hard Truth (Eph. 4:15).
5. Bear With One Another (Col. 3:13).
II. The Compelling Love of Christ Brings Sacrifice
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Matthew 1:23 ”The Hope Of Immanuel”
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Recorded 12/03/2023.
Pastor Larry Stephens delivers a sermon on the coming hope of the Lord Jesus at the Incarnation.
I. Expectancy and Hope Motivates Us to Look Upon The Beauty of Christ
II. We Have Hope, for God IS With Us
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Acts 14:19-28, ”Scarred For Christ”
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Recorded 11/26/2023.
Pastor Larry Stephens delivers a timely message on persecution and adversity, and the importance of God's people rallying around the "man down." In times of adversity and trial, we desperately need the church community to help encourage and admonish one another.
I. While in Adversity, Encourage One Another:
II. Tell Them All That God Has Done:
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
”Thankful for Faithful Witnesses,” Acts 14:8-18
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Recorded 11/19/2023
Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message on the importance of faithful teachers, pastors, preachers, and servants over the ages. We stand upon the shoulders of faithful men and women over the ages.
I. It is Jesus Who Makes the Lame Walk
II. Misplaced Faith Must Be Redirected
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
”Don’t Take The Time,” Acts 14:1-7
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Recorded 11/12/2023
Pastor Larry Stephens beings a sermon from Acts 14:1-7 on the importance of speaking and living boldly for the gospel.
I. Take the Time to Speak and Live Boldly for Jesus
II. Take the Time to Speak for Jesus, Even When Persecution is Imminent
This episode revolves around the Apostle Paul and Barnabas as they witness Jesus to the people in Iconium.