Central Baptist Kannapolis, NC

Luke 2:1-11 I. Meaning of Joy A. Joy defined B. Joy delivered II. The Manifestation of Joy A. Joy in our Salvation B. Joy in our Suffering C. Joy in the Second Coming of Christ III. The Message ofJoy "Christ has come as our Savior!"

Matthew 2:1-11 I. Their Travel A. Who Were the Wise Men? B. What Were they following? II. Their Trouble A. Herod's Distress B. Herod's Demand C. Herod's Desire III. Their Treasures A. Gold B. Frankincense C. Myrrh

Luke 2:8-20 I. The announcement of the angel A. The Person to be born vs. 11 Savior Christ The Lord B. The place of His birth C. The praise of His angels II. The action of the shepherds A. The shepherds proclamation B. The shepherds praise

Micah 5:1-2; Luke 2:1-7 I. The Place of Bethlehem  II. The Probability of Bethlehem III. The Prophecy of Bethlehem A. Where He Would be Born B. Who He Would Be Ruler: 5:2 Eternal: 5:2 Shepherd: 5:4 Security: 5:4 Peace: 5:5

II Corinthians 3:1-18 Letters written by the Spirit A. Epistle of Commendation B. Evidence of Conversion Preached Sunday AM March 20, 2022

Psalms 23:1-6  1. The Valley of Siddim.  (The Valley of Sin)  Genesis 14:10   2. The Valley of Eshcol   (The Valley of Decision)  Num 32:9  3. The Valley of Jehoshaphat (Kidron.) (The Valley of Suffering) Joel 3:2, 12 4. The Valley of Elah.  (The Valley of Battle) 1 Sam 17:2  5. The Valley of Achor.  (The Valley of Chastening) Joshua 7:24  6....

Pslam 100:1-5 I. The Atmosphere of Praise. vs. 1, 2, 4 A. An atmosphere of victory B. An atmosphere of joy C. An atmosphere of singing D. An atmosphere of praise Preached Sunday AM 11-21-21

John 3:22-30 I. Two Ministries A. Message of Baptism B. Method of Baptism II. Two Misunderstandings A. Misunderstanding concerning purification B. Misunderstanding concerning pride III. Two Mandates A. The Savior must increase B. The Servant must decrease

Zechariah 2:1-13 We see Anticipation (Zechariah 2:1-3).  We see an Admonition (Zechariah 2:6-9). The whole purpose of Christ's life on earth. His ministry, and His death and resurrection was to bring glory to God Question: What is the reason for the measure line? Answer: When you find God using a measuring line, it simply means that He is getting ready to move again that which He is measuring...

John 3:9-21 I. The Message of Eternal Life vs 13 A. Jesus Came Down. vs 13 B. Jesus Must Be Lifted Up. vs14 II. The Motivation of Love vs 16 A. The Love of God vs16 B. The Condemnation of the World vs 17 John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the...

Jeremiah 1:1-10 Jeremiah's Appointment vs 1-5 Jeremiah's Assurance vs 6-8 Jeremiahs Authority vs. 9-10 Preached Sunday Morning April 25, 2021

John 3:1-8 I. A Meeting with the Savior A. His people B. His position C. He was a person II. The Message of the Savior A. "Water and Spirit": Physical birth and spiritual birth B. Water and Spirit:The Word of God (water) and the Spirit of God (spirit) III. The manifestation of the Spirit

I Corinthians 1:10-18 I. The Conflict in the Church 1:11 A. The call to consistency B. Questions to consider II. The Clarity of Paul Acts 9:15 A. Call to preach the Gospel B. Call to present the Gospel clearly III The confrontation of the Cross Preached Sunday Morning January 30, 2022

I John 5:13-21 We can know we have Eternal Life by evaluating our... I. Relationship with Sin A. Awareness of Sin I John 1:8 B. Avoid Sin...I John 2:1, I John 2:15-17 C. Acknowledge Sin... I John 1:9-10 II. Relationship with the Savior A. Acknowledge the Savior...I John 4:14-15, I John 5;1 B. Abide in the Savior...I John 2:28, John 15:4-6 C. Abound in Sanctification...I John 2:5-6, I John 3:2-3, I...

Proverbs 22:22-25 Against Sin!...Romans 6:23  2. About hell!...Revelation 20:14-15 3. On sacrifice...Romans 12:1 

I John 4:1-6 I. Believers are to Examine the spirit. A. The Spirit of God B. The spirit of the anti-christ II. Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit A. Evidence of the spirit of error B. Evidence of the spirit of truth I John 5:13 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of...

I Corinthians 9:1-18 I. Paul's Rights II. Church's Responsibility III. Paul's Sacrifice

I John 3:11-19 I. The Message of Love vs.11 A. An Exhortation to Believers B. An Example for Believers C. An Expectation for Believers D The Evidence of a Believer II. The Manifestation of Love A. The Manifestation of Love in Christ B. The Manifestation of Love in Christians I John 5:13 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have...

Matthew 7:13-14 I. The Call to Enter vs 13 II. The contrast of the Two Ways A. The Way of the world The gate is wider The way is easy The travelers are many B. The Way of the Believer The gate is narrow The way is difficult Preached January 23, 2022

I John 3:4-10 I. The Pronouncement of Sin Vs 4 *Two Biblical truths concerning the law: God's laws are holy! Romans 7:12 God's laws are helpful! Galatians 3:24 II. The Provision for Sin A. The provision for the price for sin vs. 5 B. Provision for the practice of sin vs 6 III. The Proof of a Saint vs 10 I John 5:13 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; t...

Psalm 119:5 Two Biblical foundational truths we must know A. We live in a dark world. B. Jesus is the Light of the world. I Characteristics of the Light (God's Word) A. It is true B. It is relevant C. it is enduring II Consequences of the Light A. Light exposes B. Light enlightens Preached Sunday AM January 9, 2022

I John 3:1-3 I. As children of God, we recognize His love. vs. 1 A. Christians are in the family of God. B. Christians are foreign to the world. II. As Children of God, we have a revelation of His likeness. Three truths revealed. A. Jesus shall appear. B. We shall be like Him. C. We shall see Him as He is. III. As children of God, we respond to His love. Vs. 3 I John 5:13 “These things have I writ...

Numbers 21:1-9 I. Israel's Problem a. Israel was discouraged b. Israel's was disobedient c. Israel was discontent II. God's Provision a. Israel's acknowledgement b. God's answer Preached Sunday Morning May 1, 2022

I John 2:24-28 Authentic Christians Abiding in Christ... Abide in His Word vs 24 Acknowledge His Promise vs 25 Are Anointed by the Spirit vs 27 Are not Ashamed at His Return vs 28 I John 5:13 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.”

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Love balances knowledge. 1-6 Love limits freedom. 7-13