Piney Grove Baptist Church

"Let The Will of The Lord Be Done," Acts 21:1-16

Recorded Sunday, 07-14-2024
Pastor Larry Stephens delivers a message on seeking the will of God. How will God use you, even in light of persecution and hardships? In what ways might you serve Jesus today?
This message was preached during the morning of the 2024 Church Ministry Expo. 

"Serve Him with Humility and Integrity, " Acts 20:17-38

Recorded July 7th, 2024
 
Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Acts 20: 17-38 on serving the Lord with humility and integrity. 
The reader/worshipper is instructed to take notes and mark a "H" for "Humility "and an "I" for "Integrity." 
Pastor Larry also elaborates on one of the most toxic elements of theology that exists and threatens the church today. Listen and find out what it is. 

PGBC Student Led Worship- June 2024

Recorded 6/30/2024
The students of PGBC lead in morning worship. We heard words of encouragment from Sarah, Colby, Shane, and Loyd. These are students who grew up in the youth and children program at Piney Grove and are serving in a ministry.
Student Led Sunday Prelude: “This is Our God” Welcome and Prayer: Mission Moment: Student Ministry Moment Song of Worship: “Goodness of God” Corresponding Scripture: Psalm 78:5-7 Song of Worship: “Blessed Assurance” Offering: Song of Meditation: “Behold Our God” Message: Loyd Jones Song of Invitation: “In Christ Alone”

"Recognizing The Resurrection: For There Is Life in Him," Acts 20:7-16

Recorded June 23,2024:
Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Acts 20:7-16 on the reminder of the resurrection. Paul is meeting with the saints of the Lord at Troas in a crowded upper room. A young boy by the name of Eutychus falls asleep, falls from three stories and plummets to his death. The Lord uses the apostle Paul to resuscitate the young boy, thus highlighting Jesus who is the truth and the life.
 

"Encourage Them..."Acts 20:1-6

Message Delivered: June 16th 2024.
Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Acts 20:1-6 on the importance of encouragement.
The question is, "are we a builder or on the demolition team?" Do we build up of tear down?
The points from the message are:
I. Being a Lasting Presence:
II. Being Ready To Travel the Road Together: 

"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?"