Homeland Park Baptist Church

Every day you and I make judgements. Whether it be what we are going to eat or wear, or sizing up those we meet throughout our day. You and I must use our judgement to honor God, help those He places in our paths and live a life that backs up what we claim to believe. This world doesn’t need believers with ‘holier than thou” attitudes but heartfelt believers that seek to make this world a better u...

Too many times we like to break up our lives into categories or boxes. We think by separating the different aspects of our lives brings us greater control over them. The truth is we were not created to live a compartmentalized life. Jesus teaches us that the secret to living in this broken world it to realize everything is His. We must use our treasures to bring honor to Him. This is the secret to...

As time moves on you and I must continue in our efforts to live the life God has prepared for us. This is only possible through a saving relationship with Christ and ultimate dependence upon him. Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/events/6937238

The last thing this broken world needs is Christians that want to be seen and recognized for their faith rather than just let their faith speak for itself. The danger of having a puffed up faith is it makes you an easy target. Jesus encourages you and I to be real in our faith, not full of ourselves. Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/events/6648794

Believe it or not, not everyone will always like you. all of us at some point will have people that God places in our life to be sandpaper to knock off our rough edges. Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/events/6501142

For our faith to flourish we must use it in our relationships with others. To claim to be a Christian and not live like it is hypocritical and gives suspect to our commitment. We must love and treat others as Jesus treats us with honesty, purity and commitment. What a world that would be! Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/events/6073381

Anger is a God given emotion that each person must wrestle with. Anger can be part of the healing process but it can also have devastating consequences when we do not deal with it correctly. Jesus teaches us today on what to do with all of our anger. Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/events/5669271

You and I cannot measure up to God’s laws. It is impossible as a Christian to do everything the Bible says to the letter of the law. This is exactly why we need Jesus and He lays it out for us today in His teaching! Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/events/5510773

Do want to sit around and complain about the world we live it, or do you want to do something about it? Jesus says, if you want to live the exciting life I have for you, then you must make a difference.

To believe in Jesus means we must live our lives by the precepts he taught. In the sermon on the mount Jesus teaches believers how to live correctly in a world that is broken. When it seems that life is not working out, we must always go back to Jesus first sermon. Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/events/4599175

Resisting temptation becomes easier by recognizing it in its early development before it runs full force in your life. Jesus' temptation reveal the tactics of the devil and serves as a great model for fighting back. Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/events/912869

Last week we saw God's mysterious plan for the church revealed. This week we look at the part God is calling us to play in that plan and it starts where you may least expect it. God's plan begins inside of you. Your heart, will, obedience and desire to grow makes an impact on God's plan for the church. Hear Paul's heart today as he encourages believers to grow and go! Sermon Notes @ http://bible.c...

God planned from the beginning of time to unite all who would believe in Jesus as their ultimate forgiver and sole leader of their life. Paul teaches the specific purpose God has for His son Jesus and the church. While it is still a mystery to some, you can experience this truth today, if you are willing to receive it. Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/events/698155

Getting out of your own way is found by living the transformed life. Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/events/692762

Many do not comprehend the tremendous act of mercy God has shown to our world by allowing all who accept Him to have eternal life with Him. Many want eternal life after their death, but they want to live life on their terms while they are living. We cannot have it both ways. Just as God takes great joy at the worship and obedience of those who love Him. He also takes great offense to those who tre...

Jesus reminds us in these parables that there is no time like the present to begin preparing for His return. What we do today matters today, tomorrow and for eternity. It’s time to take our faith and His words seriously! Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/events/685595

Forgiveness is something that we all hope to receive from others but struggle to offer it to those who offend us. Jesus teaches us in today’s parable that there is a direct connection between the forgiveness we offer with the thankfulness we have. If you have a wall of forgiveness to break through today, whether it be between you and someone else, or more importantly between you and God, then toda...

Last week we looked at the importance of humbly owning our sin, today we look at what happens when we return to God. Everyone is searching for something. You may be searching for love, security, deliverance, approval or peace. If you are searching, take heart because the answer for your search today is Jesus and He is here because Jesus is searching for you! Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/events/...

Prominent Christian Author C.S. Lewis wrote, “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” As our world becomes more self-centered divisions become greater. God did not create you and I to live for ourselves at the expense of others. This world could use a little more humility. As Jesus teaches in these parables, a little bit of humility could change your world, for...

True contentment and eternal value cannot be achieved by accumulating as many riches and wealth as possible while we are living. It may bring enjoyment here temporarily but the cold truth is that you cannot take it with you after death. So while you and I are here, let’s make the most of our time and resources instead of being foolish with it. Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/events/669098

You like I woke up today to hear the horrendous news that two mass shootings had occurred on the same day. (El Passo and Dayton). As I prepared to preach the lesson I had prepared for today, God spoke clearly to me. He said to me, “Read Psalm 86 and let me preach.” So I closed my notes, opened my Bible and opened my mouth. I take no glory or credit for this, I am just in awe that God chose to use...

Christians in our culture today are more known for what they are against than what they are for. Instead of standing on God’s word, many churches are standing on out of date traditions, skewed religious acts and worn out programs. Too many are too interested in talking about the latest news than the gospel and how to share it. Jesus gives us a wake up call. We are to love our neighbor as yourself....

Prayer is a necessity for every believer. Jesus depended upon it for His strength and He modeled it to His disciples. Make prayer a priority in your daily life and know that your persistence will pay off! Sermon notes @ http://bible.com/events/657589

In the parable of the Noble Servant Jesus, teaches the disciples as well as you and I about the problem of feeling entitled. Any servant of God should not expect a special reward for doing what he or she is supposed to do in the first place. Sermon notes are available at http://bible.com/events/653391

Have you ever heard the saying, "Attitude is everything"? When it comes to believers serving God, Jesus teaches us that our attitude in serving Him is everything. Let's look today at how Jesus re-calibrates the disciples compass for serving Him. Every believer should want to serve God, but the attitude by which we carry it out is more important than the action itself. How is your serving attitude...