Central Baptist Kannapolis, NC

Jeremiah 5:11 *A Man who executes judgment *A Man who seeks truth Preached June 20, 2021 Father's Day

Matthew 18:21-35 "Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” Mark Twain The Example of forgiveness The Expectation of forgiveness

Hosea 6:1-7 1. We are to follow on to know the Lord. 2. We are to follow on to know Him better.  3. We are to follow on to know Him fully. In Genesis we know Him as the Promised Seed In Exodus we know Him as the Passover Lamb In Leviticus we know Him as The Scape Goat In Numbers we know Him as the Brazen Serpent In Deuteronomy we know Him as the Law Giver In Joshua we know Him as the Unseen C...

Three Biblical Principles Concerning Trials James 1:1-8 1.The Existence of Trials A. The Anticipation of Trials B. The Attitude of Trials 2.The Effects of Trials A. Patience B. Perfection C. Perspective 3.The Essentials of Trials A. Wisdom is Essential B. Faith is Essential

I John 4:1-11, 16 *God is Love *Notice the verse does not say: God has love...It says God IS love. *God is a reservoir of love God loves in spite of... Man loves because of... *Our life is separated into many rooms. Some are open and some are closed. Preached August 1, 2021

Genesis 2:1-14 "The Test of Faith" The Promise of Abraham's future The Proof of Abraham's faith The Provision of Abraham's faith *God provided where Abraham was at. *Where God guides, He provides.

Luke 11:5-13 *Friends request vs 5 the Relationship The Request The Reason *The friends response vs 7 *The friends reason vs 8 *The Father-Son relationship vs. 11-13 Preached Sunday AM 2-13-22

Matthew 3:16-17 Genesis 8:9 *The dove was happy in the ark. *The dove chose to leave the ark. *The dove chose to return to the ark. *It had the fifth of the world on it. *Noah was waiting and looking for the dove to return. The most wonderful place in all the world to live is with God!

Genesis 37:1-4 Why does Go allow sorrowful things to happen to us? What is He doing in lives by allowing such things? Something tragic also took place about this time. Genesis 35, Joseph lost Deborah (grandmother's nurse), Rachel his grandmother, Isaac his grandson, and Rebekah his mother in death. The strength that came out of sorrow caused Joseph to place the proper emphasis on life. The strengt...

Matthew 6:24-33 Seek God *Seek God's will *God's will is salvation *God's will is sanctification *Seek God's Word. Ps 119:11 Graduation Sunday 2023

II Timothy 4:1-5 The severity of the charge *Reality of Jesus' judgement *Sureness of Christ return *Reminds us of the kingdom of Christ The what of the charge - Preach the Word *Patience *Truth The Way of the charge *Time they won't like the Word *Tickle their ears The extent of the charge Preached Sunday Evening 2-27-22

Genesis 1:26-28 & Genesis 2:21-24 *Instructions from God's Word *Instructions for husbands and wives *Instructions for parents *Instructions for children *The influence of Godly women *The implosion of God's will

II Timothy 4:6-22 *Finish Well vs. 7 *Pass on the Gospel vs. 13 *Know and grow in the Gospel "Live it out" *Showing Him to others *Trusting Him to do the work *Look forward to your reward vs. 8 Preached March 20, 2022

Romans 8:28-39 God's Purpose *God's purpose for the called *God's purpose is conformation God's Provision *The believer's sanctification *The believer's security Paul's Persuasion Preached May 22, 2022

Romans 12:9 I have learned that God cannot do anything without it being mixed with love. The longer I live the less I comprehend what love is. What I do know is what love does and what love does not do. vs 9 love is not hurtful by acting, speech, emotion vs 10 love is expressive and affectionate vs 11 love is respectful vs 12 love believes in others vs 12 love is patient vs 12 love prays vs 13 lov...

Hebrews 11:8-16 Perspective of the Faithful *By faith they practiced obedience vs. 8 *By faith they persevered until death vs. 13 "It's always too soon to quit" *By faith they were pilgrims in a strange land vs. 9 &13 *By faith their past was forgotten vs. 14-15 *By faith, God's preparations were expected

I Corinthians 6:1-11 You have a new identity *you are a saint (holy; set a part) You have a new purpose *you live for the eternal kingdom So show overflowing forgiveness Show radical repentance

Hebrews 11:1-7 Faith Explained *Faith provides confidence vs1 *Faith proves creation Vs 3 *Faith pleases the Creator vs 6 *Believing He is *Believing He does Faith Exemplified *the example of Abel - worship *the example of Enoch - walk *the example of Noah - work

I Kings 15:1-5 In the Bible no other name is mentioned more than "David" other than "God". David 1,085 times in the Bible God - 3878 Jesus Christ - 942 Moses - 848 Abraham - 231 Apostle Paul is mentioned 163 times. Satan - 55 Devil - 61 Lucifer - 1  What did God see in David? *David was mighty man of God. *David chose faith over force. "One Sin Should Not Speak for Ones Whole Life" We see in...

Restored for More John 21:15-19 I. Jesus’ Question A. A question of Lordship B. A question of Love II. Peter’s Confession vs 17 III. Peter’s Commission - “Restored for More” A. To feed the sheep - baby sheep Tending the sheep - discipling the sheep Feeding the sheep - feed the flock B. To follow the Shepherd vs 18-19

Proverbs 30:18-20 The Way of An Eagle An eagle has to be born an eagle. The Mother eagle will discipline her eaglets. Eagles fly different than other birds. They soar. An eagle knows when death is approaching. Preached on Sunday Night...May 22, 2022

John 20:1-10 Perspectives of the Resurrection Those who Deceived Matthew 28:11-15 A. The Deceivers 1. Satan 2.Science 3. Sin B. The Deceived 2.Those who Believed A. Those who believed AFTER seeing. B. Those who believed WITHOUT seeing.

John 20:27-30 Blessed Ones... * Thomas *Peter * Paul *Elijah * John *Moses The More Blessed Ones Those who have never seen a miracle. Those who are now alone. (widow/widower) Those who spend the week in a miserable environment (rough work place) Preached Sunday June 12, 2022 in the AM service

Perspective defined : “the capacity to view things in their true relations or relative importance” Matthew 21:1-10 Two groups of people represented on Palm Sunday: Those who cried; “Hosanna” Those who asked; “Who is this?”

Proverbs 17:19-23 A cheerful person is one who knows there sins are forgiven. Matthew 9:2 Cheerful is the person that has the presence of God in the midst of a storm. Matthew 14:26-27 Cheerful is the person who knows he has overcome the world. John 16:33