Piney Grove Baptist Church

"Building Peace Through Chaos, " Acts 19: 21-41

Recorded June 19, 2024.
Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Acts 19:21-41 on how the Lord builds peace in the midst of chaos. We live in the best of all possible worlds because God is sovereign.
The Lord builds peace in the midst of chaos by,
I. Revealing Opposition Through the Proclamation of Truth:
II. The Truth Will Naturally Cause a Commotion
 
Welch Revivals>>> Welsh Revival 1904 (revival-library.org)
Urban Revivals (D.L. Moddy) >>> A Brief History of Spiritual Revival and Awakening in America (churchleaders.com)

"Recognizing Jesus in a Broken World," Acts 19:11-20 (Graduation Sunday)

Recorded June 02,2024:
Pastor Larry Stephens brings a word of encouragement to the church and a word of encouragement and challenge to the 2024 Graduates. 
Using Acts 19:11-20, Pastor Larry admonishes the church to recognize Jesus and realize your allegiance to him and to submit idols to Christ and pursue Him. 

"Know Your Place..." Acts 19:1-10

Recorded 05-26-2024:
Pastor Larry G. Stephens contiunes the sermon series through the Act of the Apostles.
This message comes from verses 1-10 with an emphasis on exegeting or understanding your cultural and surroundings.
It is imperative to Know our place and....
l. Listen Closely to Those Around Us:
II. Respond Appropriately:
 
Below is an excerpt with the stats from the sermon:
 "According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Caucasian people make up 55.2%, Black or African America 41.7%, Native American at 0.7% and Hispanic at 4.5%.  In Martin County, 66.6% of the population own their homes, and 82% have a high school education or higher. "
 
The better question, "How many know Jesus as Lord?"

"The Great Adventure," Luke 9:18-26

Student Pastor Jason Tate brought the morning message and asked the question Jesus asks, "Who do you say that I am?"
The message is from Luke chapter 9:18-26 and highlights the fact that God's Word is sufficient, and we must answer the question of Jesus work of salvation for ourselves. 

"Taking Charge," Acts 18: 24-28

Recorded 5/12/2024.
Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Acts 18:24-28 on the importance of taking charge. In the absence of the Apostle Paul, Aquilla and Priscilla took up the mantle of discipleship by steering Apollos in the "ways of the Lord."
This is a message that encourages followers of Christ to be competent in the Word of God, to encourage others, and to be encouraged. 

Acts 18:18-23 "If God Wills..."

Recorded 05/05/2024:
Have you ever asked of the Lord, "what is your will?" Pastor Larry G. Stephens will give some succinct and relevant answers to the question. This sermon will look at the life of the Apostle Paul from Acts 18:18-23 and set the theme, "If God Wills..."

"Do Not Be Afraid, For Christ Is With You," Acts 18:1-17

Recorded 04/28/2024:
Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Acts 18:1-17 on the importance of the presence of Christ with His people. We can be encouraged to know the Lord Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us.
By examining Acts 18:1-17, we are reminded, because Christ is with us...
 
I. Be About the Lord’s Business
II. We Are Never Alone
III. Keep Being Faithful and Plant Gospel Seeds.
 
Here is the link to the bio of John G. Paton, Missionary to the once cannibals of the Island of Tanna.
John G. Paton Apostle of Christ - Missionary Biographies - Worldwide Missions (wholesomewords.org)

"The Spiritual DNA of Every Person," Acts 17:22-34

Recorded 04/21/2024
Pastor Larry G. Stephens continues walking through the Book of Acts. In chapter 17:22-34, The Apostle Paul uses Greek Philosophers to build a gospel bridge with the people at Athens. By noticing the alter to the Unknown God, Paul demostrates:
I. Every Person Is Religious
II. Every Person is Dependent on God
III. Every Person Must Respond to the Truth of the Resurrection