Piney Grove Baptist Church

Luke 1:14, ”The Peace of Christ to The Favored”

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?"
 

LUKE 1:26-38 “The Joy of Christ and Servitude of the Chosen”

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

II Corinthians 5:14-15 “The Compelling Love of Christ”

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
          

Matthew 1:23 ”The Hope Of Immanuel”

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

Acts 14:19-28, ”Scarred For Christ”

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:

”Thankful for Faithful Witnesses,” Acts 14:8-18

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

”Don’t Take The Time,” Acts 14:1-7

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. 

”Paul and Barnabas Take a Seat,” Acts 13:13-52

Recorded 11-05-2023:
Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Acts 13:13-52 and the importance of keeping the gospel the central point of every ministry.
I. The Lord is Longsuffering.
II. There is Always the Need of Repentance.