Homeland Park Baptist Church

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by something? Do you feel overwhelmed today? Being overwhelmed makes us face the harsh reality that we cannot handle all that life throws at us on our own. Today we look at the fact we are overwhelmed by evil. The recent conflicts it seems as if the world is spinning out of control If we are not careful we will forget this IMPORTANT truth. “GOD IS IN CONTROL”!

Perception Is 100% reality. The truth is exchanged for what people perceive. When looking at any situation, our backgrounds, biases, strengths and fears play a direct part in how we perceive things that happen to us.

Everyone is pursuing something. What does Jesus say about worry and what tools does He offer for us to deal with it? Find out today in His word [Matthew 6:1-34]

Who has never wanted to start over with a Clean Slate? This requires love and forgiveness.

“Stick To Your Guns” is a three-hundred year old expression that means to hold onto one's beliefs or position. It comes from a soldier's responsibility to stay at his post, or gun, and not run no matter how difficult the fighting becomes. To continue shooting at an enemy although it puts you in great danger takes discipline, faith and belief in what you are fighting for. Today Nehemiah has to stic...

Paul received word that the church of Corinth which He planted with Aquila and Priscilla during his second missionary journey (Crusade) [Acts 18:1-18] was troubled. The church was splitting, believers had become selfish and the momentum of sharing the gospel had almost come to a halt. The church was fighting instead of worshipping and Paul was not happy with them. What could possibly bring the chu...

Nehemiah is determined to see the reconstruction of the walls of Jerusalem to be finished for the glory of God. Last week, Nehemiah's enemies were outsiders who criticized the work. This week we see his enemies being his own people. This stand to reason that if the devil cannot get to you through outward attacks, he will attack from within. same is true for us! Nehemiah stays focused and leads his...

Nehemiah's vision from God to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem gets underway today as we study Nehemiah 4. His followers are moving bricks and sticks to help complete that vision. Anytime we attempt to take a stand in God's will for our lives, there will be opposition. That opposition becomes speed bumps to slow down our momentum. Do not let them stop you. God will speed bumps in your life to bring...

Nehemiah has gathered all of his information needed for rebuilding the wall in Jerusalem. After much patience and research, it is time to start rebuilding. Not only was his God given vision important, but so were those called to help him. Rebuilding takes not only leadership but those willing to serve. What are you willing to do for God? Are you ready to make a difference? Sermon Notes @ http://bi...

Nehemiah was given a burden to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem for his people. Each step of the way he prayed and depended upon God for guidance! Learn from Nehemiah! What great task or burden has God placed on your heart? If He hasn't, then why not? Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/e/1YdT

We need determined people with passions to make a difference in the world! We do not need people to simply identify situations that need attention but people who will do something about it. God gave Nehemiah a passion to do a God sized task and Nehemiah was determined to see it through. He had a vision of God’s command and the passion to see it through. Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/e/1Y22

In any letter, email, post we write, we make sure at the end to restate the topic of the letter and any action that we may expect to see. John does the same in his 1st letter. He summarizes his previous four chapters to make sure we get the points he is communicating. Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/e/1XPS

Our world slaps the label of "love" on anything that gives them significance and security whether it is holy or not. We have strayed away from the truths of what God's love really consists of. Many claim love but are fueled by hate. John takes the mask of love off so we can evaluate it for what it really is in our lives. Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/e/1WZo

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God calls us His children and with that He gives us His love. Satan does not love God's children because they remind him of everything he lost. As believers we must claim our position in God's family and share His love with others. We need to live out God's love. Many in the early church had lost sight of that and John writes this letter to remind them. Sermon Notes at http://bible.com/e/1VZe

Everyone Is At War! This war is not one that can be won by the person or country that has the biggest gun. This war takes place in our hearts and minds. We are at war with sin! The fight for us to move God out of our lives to make way for our sinful desires. http://bible.com/e/1Ssk

Everyone is reaching out for someone or something. We need help to live our lives as God created them to be. Today we see two people who were desperate for Jesus' help. Regardless of the consequences they reach out and He grabbed them. He wants to do the same for you. Grace is the reason we reach out to Christ and Faith is the grip! Reach out to Him today! Sermon Notes at http://bible.com/e/1Rmu

Today on Mother's day we honor the women God has used to so richly bless our lives. Whether a woman is married, single, with or without children, God loves them and has beautiful plans for them. In Proverbs 31 God lays out guidelines to all of us regardless of gender, race or age regarding how to be virtuous. Not all mothers are alike. Not everyone has a strong mother figure in their life, others...

Today marks the beginning of Senior Adult Week among Southern Baptist Churches. We are grateful for those who have gone before us and led the way for us to follow. Paul teaches on the importance of leaving a legacy as we pursue Jesus Christ. What legacy will your life leave? Sermon notes at http://bible.com/e/1QRw

In any sport, project, school assignment, relationship, the most important aspect if your follow through. Not just starting a project/relationship/assignment but following through. It shows you care, gives you better results and sets you up for the next time. The disciples just saw their leader crucified, resurrected and spent time with him for 40 days after that. They were definitely being stretc...

There are many people and things that are competing for our attention and devotion. In the midst of all the noise in our lives there is one constant calling from our Savior. How do we know when He is calling and more importantly how can we trust him? His resurrection shows us how. Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/e/1P7j

In this last message in the series on Noah we see a man of faith fall. The same grace that God gave to Noah in the flood would be the same grace he would depend on restoring him. What makes grace so amazing, the sin it covers! Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/e/1NZh

In this fourth installment of the Noah series, Pastor James teaches on the importance of remember that in the midst of God's judgement was his mercy. Among the desolation there was deliverance. God never forgets those who are faithful and he promises to be with them. God makes that promise to you and I as well. If you feel forgotten by God, take courage for He remembers you! Sermon Notes @ http://...

In this third message on Noah, Pastor James teaches how everyone has two destinies. one on this earth and another after this earth is gone. Just as God prepared Noah, He prepares those who have faith and are willing to listen. Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/e/1MKG

In this second message of the Noah Series, Pastor James teaches on the truths of Noah's life that can be used in our lives. We just as Noah live in a world that is hostile to God and those who follow Him. We know a storm is coming, what can we do to get ready and how can we rescue those in need of salvation? Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/e/1Lcg