Homeland Park Baptist Church

Last week we saw Nehemiah, his leadership and the people commit to placing God as their primary authority for daily living. This was evidenced in a signed declaration of their faith. Commitment is proven in the way through dedication. People of God living out their commitments. Dedicated to loving God and loving others. Many in today’s modern church are quick to make commitments but far more hesit...

God was using Nehemiah to methodically rebuild the broken people of Israel. After hearing God's word read and responding through confession and repentance, it was time to solidify their rebuild through personal commitment. through a time of confession and repentance, the governor decided it was time to commit themselves to obey the laws and commands that God had given Israel so long before. Sermon...

God’s love is for everyone, even those who seem unreachable. The message of Jesus' love is more important today than ever before. Rather than being defined by what divides us, we must come together for what unites us. All are God’s creation whom He wants to have an everlasting relationship with. He proved this with the sacrifice He was willing to make so that you and I could be free of sin. For th...

Last week we found Nehemiah undertaking a task greater than rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem which was rebuilding the it’s people. The first step was having Ezra read God’s word publicly for all to hear and respond. Today’s scripture deals with the people’s honest response to God's word as it was shared. They are moved to be honest with themselves, others and most importantly God. If you want God...

We continue our rebuilding series by picking up where we left off last week. The walls were completed so Nehemiah began the process of rebuilding the people. Leadership was put into place and a plan to protect the work of God was put into place for everyone to follow. Today the rebuilding takes another step forward by teaching the people to depend upon God's Word. This answers the “Why?” God’s wor...

The work of building the walls taught God’s people to depend on God, see His work as important, work through adversity and work together until it is complete! Sermon Outline @ http://bible.com/events/48967283

Once the walls were completely rebuilt only lacking the gate, Nehemiah faced the possibility of threats, personal attacks and physical harm. Evil will fight to keep you from accomplishing God's work. You must depend on God for wisdom and keep focused on the work to avoid traps and distractions. Sermon Outline @ http://bible.com/events/48963446

Nehemiah and his rebuilders experience opposition when their critics see the tremendous process they are making. Fear is used to intimidate God's people into stopping their work but God is greater. His people needed to realize that they were stronger together. They needed to rally together with like-minded people! No one should fight alone. A unified people, rallied together, doing God's work are...

Nehemiah and his rebuilders experience opposition when their critics see the tremendous process they are making. Fear is used to intimidate God's people into stopping their work but God is greater. His people needed to realize that they were stronger together. They needed to rally together with like-minded people! No one should fight alone. A unified people, rallied together, doing God's work are...

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? Sermon Outline @ http://bible.com/events/4895...

Be honest about the need and your inability to accomplish it without God's help.  Do your research to adequately form the right vision. Sermon Outline @ http://bible.com/events/48944659

When following our God given passions to serve Him and others, it is of utmost importance to keep Him first. People will believe in you and support you when they see your passion, but decide beforehand to not keep the glory for yourself. Sermon Outline @ http://bible.com/events/48941788

Nehemiah is a book of passionate determination that is founded in a love for God and His people. God used Nehemiah to rebuild the people of Israel. He chose Nehemiah because Nehemiah had a passionate burning for His people. God used Nehemiah in great ways through tough circumstances. He can do the same today with anyone who has found a passion to love God and His people. The first step begins with...

While you may become frustrated and disillusioned by the “falseness” of those who claim to believe in Jesus, take a moment to evaluate your own heart. Are you concerned for the way others including yourself are presenting Jesus or jealous that your peers are enjoying the worldly life while still claiming to be spiritual. The one word that makes the difference between “real” and “fake” spirituality...

Jesus lived a perfect life in a sinless world in order for all who believe in Him to be forgiven of their sin and have His power to navigate through this life until we reach our eternal one. Since His ascension into Heaven, we have His Word as recorded in the Bible and The Holy Spirit to intercede on our behalf to God. Today’s Christian and church does not suffer from a lack of power or informatio...

The greatest event in history is the difference between what Jesus “was” and what He “is”. Time itself is divided into B.C. (Before The Birth of Christ) and A.D. (After His Death). Jesus is the only God that ever resurrected according to religious and secular texts. He is more alive today than He has ever been. You and I have been spiritually dead, but by Jesus' resurrection we can come alive toda...

The power of the cross is found in what it allowed God to accomplish through His son Jesus Christ. The cruel cross gave Jesus the opportunity to bear our sin by His death on the cross, thereby making the forgiveness of our sin possible. Sermon Outline @ http://bible.com/events/48916490

The power of Jesus’ innocence as our sinless Savior gave Him the courage to stand before those who were judging Him. He was confident that regardless of what they were to say or do to Him that His innocence would cover the sins of those He was dying for. If you are right with God, you will have the confidence to stand, regardless of what may come against you. Also, the innocence of Jesus is what m...

A blessed life is not one that is filled with pleasant experience and many possessions. A blessed life is centered in reverence for God and a love for living according to His will. Sermon Outline @ http://bible.com/events/48910021

Jesus bore the weight of the world's sin while those around Him caved under the pressure to stand with Him. When everything in this world tells you to deny and betray your faith in Jesus Christ, how will you respond? Sermon Outline @ http://bible.com/events/48906013

It is never easy to go through betrayal. Although you may feel hurt, angry and alone you can see your way through it by looking to Jesus. He knows what betrayal feels like from those who claim to love Him. When you feel crushed and alone, look to Jesus for purpose in the midst of the betrayal. Jesus was in anguish and pain, however He kept the purpose for which He came to earth as His priority. To...

The Lord’s Supper offers you the opportunity to remember Jesus' sacrifice for you and your commitment to Him. Remembering what Jesus has done for you keeps you from taking Him for granted. The Lord’s Supper is a time to renew your commitment to God and an act of love and worship. Sermon Outline @ http://bible.com/events/48899542

This morning we begin the next section of the gospel of Mark. At the time this happened, Roman Christians were experiencing extreme persecution. They found that the Gospel of Jesus Christ was an encouragement to them when times were tough. They served Jesus and had to make extreme sacrifices, but no more than Jesus made Himself. You and I must realize that we sacrifice everyday, the question we mu...

Jesus gives the readers of today's passage definite signs to be on the lookout for during the Great Tribulation. These details are meant to warn believers to prepare for unthinkable temptations. Only Jesus has the power to reveal the actions you must take today in order to prepare for the future and eternity. Sermon Notes @ http://bible.com/events/48891864

The events of Mark chapter 13 lay out what will happen in the last days during the great tribulation. The pressure and persecution on Christians will be nothing like we have ever seen. While Jesus gives us signs to look for that point to the end of day, we must live today as if it is our last. Jesus is giving strong words to those who place things above God as idols. God will have the last word an...