Central Baptist Kannapolis, NC

Isaiah 30:1,2, 7-11, 15, 18-21  1. The Voice from behind. A. What does the voice say? God does not turn His back on us. B. God has not turned his back on you. 2. The message from behind. A. What is the message?  This is the way, it is the only way,  B. No substitute will do! Turning to the right or left won’t do. 1Th 5:16-18    Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. ...

Acts 6:1-7 I. The Decision of the church. vs 1 II. The Devotion of the Church vs 3 A. Devotion to Prayer vs 4 B. Devotion to Preaching vs 4 III. The Duty of the Church A. The Deacon's Call vs 3 B. The Deacon's Qualifications vs 6 Conclusion: 7  And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to th...

November 17, 2024 Central Baptist Church of Kannapolis celebrates 75 years of making disciples of Christ. Former pastor of 38 years Rev. Curtis Parker preached from the pulpit a challenging message from God's Word. Preacher Parker also gave insight from his years of pastoring at Central and also some history prior to him becoming pastor. Central Baptist Church is proud of its past and present Past...

James 4:1-10 Revival: "an improvement in the condition or strength of something" I. The need for Revival in the Church vs. 1 A. The realities of War vs 2-3 B. Our relationship with World Vs 4; I John 2:15-16 II. The Necessities for Revival in the Church A. Submit to God. vs 7 B. Draw Near to God. Draw near to God in prayer Draw near to God in His Word Draw near to God in Fellowship with believers...

Mark 10:13-16 Sharing Hope...Changing Lives Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina Jim Edminson - Editor of Charity and Children

Philippians 3:17-21 “Citizen” -“a native or naturalized person who owes allegiance to government and is entitled to protection from it” I. Admission to the Kingdom  Question : How do we become citizens of the Kingdom of God? There are two ways to become a citizen of America: 1. Be born in America; 2. Naturalization  Reality : There is only one way to become a citizen of the Kingdom of Go...

I Timothy 1:15-17; Psalm 10:16 I. The Kingdom of the King (Part 1 podcast 167) II. The King of the Kingdom A. The Prophecies of the King -Jesus' Birth: Micah 5:2/Luke 2:4 -Escape to Egypt: Hosea 11:1 -Palm Sunday: Zechariah 9:9/Matthew 21:1-10 -Betrayed for 30 pieces of silver: Zechariah 11:12 -His Death: Isaiah: 53, Psalm 22:16, Psalm 22:1, Psalm 22:18 -His Resurrection: Job 19, Psalm 16, Isaiah...

Matthew 1:1-16 Part 1 I. The kingdom of the King Ps. 24:1, Gen. 1:1, Col. 1:16-17 A. The Present Kingdom. Matthew 10:7, Psalm 103:19 B. The Prospective Kingdom. Matthew 6:9-10, 2 Peter 1:11

Proverbs 8:16, Daniel 2:20-21, Romans 13:1-7, I Peter 2:13-15 Three Fallacies with Facts I. "America was not founded on Judaeo-Christian principles" A. Founding Documents Mayflower Compact Declaration of Independence 1st Amendment to Constitution B. Founding Fathers John Adams John Quincy Adams Samuel Adams C. Foundational Monuments Washington Monument Lincoln Memorial U.S. Capitol The White House...

Daniel 6:1-10 I. Daniel's distinction vs 3 A. Daniel was Faultless vs 4a B. Daniel was Faithful vs. 4 II. Daniel's Dilemma A. The Enemy was Determined vs. 5 B. The Enemy was Deceiving vs. 7 III. Daniel's Decision vs. 10-11 A. The Posture of Daniel's Prayer vs. 10 B. The Persistence of Daniel's Prayers vs. 10 C. The Perspective of Daniel's Prayer vs. 10 IV. Daniel's Deliverance vs. 23

John 10:1-11 I. Jesus is the Promised Shepherd vs. 1-3 II. Jesus is a Personal Shepherd A. The Shepherd Calls vs. 3 B. The Shepherd Leads vs. 3 C. The Sheep Follow vs. 4 III. Jesus is a Provisional Shepherd A. The Shepherd Provides Salvation vs. 9 B. The Shepherd Provides Sustenance vs. 9

Psalm 46 I. Be Strong A. We have a fortress vs. 1 B. We have no fear vs. 2 "Understanding who God is, Matters!" II Timothy 1:7 II. Be Secure A. The peace of God vs. 2-4 B. The provision of God vs.4, Matthew 6:33 C. The presence of God vs. 5 D. The power of God vs. 6 vs. 7 God is with us... III. Be Still vs 10

Luke 19:1-10 I. The Seeking Sinner A. Zacchaeus was a crook. vs2 B. Zacchaeus was curious. vs 3 II. The Seeking Savior A. The omniscience of the Savior. vs. 5a (Ps 139:1-10) B. Obedience to the Savior. vs 5b C. The opposition to the Savior. vs 7 III. The Salvation of the sinner. A. Proof of Salvation. Vs 6-9 B. The person of Salvation. vs 10

Genesis 3:1-9 "The Gospel of Genesis" or "The First Gospel" I. The Great Deception A. Deception leads to Doubt. vs. 1 B. Doubt leads to Delusion. vs. 2-3 C. Doubt and Delusion leads to Disobedience. vs. 6 II. The Great Dilemma A. Innocence Expired vs. 7 B. Intimacy Ended vs. 8-10 C. Enmity was Established vs. 14-18 III. The Great Deliverance A. Saved by Grace. vs. 21 B. Separated from the Garden....

Mark 2:1-12 I. The Persistence of a Friend A. They were Compassionate toward their friend. vs 3-4 B. They were Convinced by their faith. vs 5 II. The Predisposition of the Religious A. The rationale of man vs 6 B. The reality of God vs 7 III. The Power of God A. The power of God to forgive sin vs 10-11 B. The power of God to heal the sick vs 12

Proverbs 21:1-3 I. God's Wisdom Provides Assurance. vs 1 II. God's Wisdom Promises Accountability. vs 2 A. Man's Self-Righteousness (2a) B. God's Sure-Righteousness (2b) III. God's Wisdom Pronounces Acceptance. vs 3 A. The Practice of Righteousness B. The Practice of Religion

Proverbs 21:1-3 God's Wisdom Provides Assurance God is Sovereign..."no man can act independent of God" Proverbs 21:1, Romans 13:1

Romans 10:13-15 I. The Message of the Gospel vs 13, Joel 2:32 A. Who is the message for? vs 13 *whosoever B. What is the Message? vs 13 *"to be saved; call upon the name of the Lord." II. The Messenger of the Gospel vs. 14 A. There are people who have never heard. B. There are preachers so that they can hear vs. 14 III. The Method of the Gospel vs. 15

Romans 13:11-14 I. Wake Up Because We Know the Time A. We are Living in the Last Days vs.11 B. We are Looking for the Lord's Return vs. 11 II. Clean Up A. Believers are to Cast off Darkness vs.12 B. Believers are to Walk in the Light vs. 13 III. Dress Up A. Put on the Armor of Light vs. 12b B. Put on the Lord Jesus Christ vs. 14 I John 2:28-3:3 “ 28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, wh...

Romans 13:11-14 I. Wake Up Because We Know the Time A. We are Living in the Last Days vs.11 B. We are Looking for the Lord's Return vs. 11 II. Clean Up A. Believers are to Cast off Darkness vs.12 B. Believers are to Walk in the Light vs. 13 III. Dress Up A. Put on the Armor of Light vs. 12b B. Put on the Lord Jesus Christ vs. 14

I Kings 18:17-24 I. The Wicked A. King Ahab I Kings 16:30-33 B. Queen Jezebel vs 18:4 C. Prophets of Baal vs 18:9 II. The Wavering vs 18:21 A. Obadiah: A fearful servant vs 18:3 B. A faltering nation 18:21 III. The Winners A. A Faithful leader Elijah was faithful in obedience I Kings 17:1-5 Elijah was faithful to Preach Truth vs 18:17-18 Faithful to unify vs 18:30-31 Faithful to give God the glory...

Ephesians 6:10-18 (last week) I. We have a powerful adversary I Peter 5:8 A. Satan and his wiles B. Spiritual Wickedness (Today) II. We have the provision of Armor A. Belt of Truth vs 14a B. Breastplate of Righteousness 14b C. Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace vs 15 D. Shield of Faith vs 16 E. Helmet of Salvation vs 17a F. Sword of the Spirit - Word of God vs 17b G. Prayer vs 1...

Ephesians 6:10-18 I. We have a powerful adversary I Peter 5:8 A. Satan and his wiles B. Spiritual wickedness II. We have a provision of armor 6:11 (Next episode)

Luke 15:11-24 I. The Rebellion of the son. A. The son's decision B. The son's dilemma II. the Repentance of the son A. The son's realization B. the son's response III. The Restoration of the son A. The father's concern B. The father's compassion C. The father's celebration

II Timothy 3:16 I. God's Word is provided by Inspiration vs 16 A. God's Word is Absolute Truth B. God's Word is Absolutely Complete II. God's Word is Provided for our Instruction A. For Doctrine B. For Reproof C. For Correction D. For Instruction in Righteousness II Timothy 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.