Memorial Baptist Sermons

How do you react when your life feels out of control? As Christians, our response is different than the rest of the world. In this sermon, Pastor Dan teaches us how to maintain a focused and godly perspective from the Apostle Paul's shipwreck narrative.

Who is in your circle of friends? God has blessed us with relationships in order to build His kingdom. In this message Pastor Dan explains the different types of friendships that God uses in our lives to fulfill His purpose.

God is writing the story of history and you are in it! Sometimes life gets tough. But, as we'll hear from Pastor Dan's message, we can keep our focus on God's purpose when we realize that we are a part of something bigger.

How much do you care what other people say about you? Some people don't care at all, but others are driven by what others say. In this sermon, Pastor Dan shows us that if others are going to talk about us...this is what we want them to talk about.

Have you ever gone on a trip, but forgot to pack your toothbrush or phone charger? The frustration of leaving something behind could have been prevented if you had just taken the time to inspect everything. In the same way, there are seasons of life when we get frustrated because our circumstances don't meet our expectations. In this sermon, Pastor Dan reminds us of the tools we need to remain fai...

Today's world has little concern for the truth. Instead, the "jury of popular opinion" tends to rule the day. In this sermon, Memorial's Youth Pastor, Cameron Machen, shows us the godly principles needed to stand firm in the face of the world's agenda-driven viewpoints.

God has a plan for your life. Nevertheless, His perfect plan may take you on a path filled with obstacles. In this message, Pastor Dan shows us that God's plan's not isn't just about reaching a destination, it's about the process that God uses to mature us and build our faith.

Owen and Jess Sweitzer considered themselves ordinary vegetable farmers until one day all of that changed. They took a trip to Africa to teach composting techniques to the natives. While meeting several Christian leaders, they learned that most believers (and even pastors) were without Bibles. Some had even been praying for decades for a copy of God's word. From that moment on, their lives changed...

In a world with metal detectors, smoke detectors, and motion detectors, God has placed a "sin detector" in our hearts called a conscience. Nevertheless, many people, including Christians, live with a damaged or deficient conscience. In this message, Pastor Dan helps us to evaluate and establish our consciences according to God's standards and desires.

God places a special calling on all His people. The children of God are to be the light of the world who shine the salvation of Christ to all nations and ethnicities. In the message, Pastor Dan expounds on how we can become complacent or even contemptuous toward those who are different than us but who, also, need God's redemption and grace.

No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care. This is especially true when it comes to matters of faith in Christ. In this message, Pastor Dan shows us how to find common ground with those around us so we can share the Gospel effectively.

No matter what kind of father you may have had (or haven't had) in this life, each of us has a perfect, heavenly Father. He is always present. He is infinitely powerful. He makes plans for your life. He provides for you. But most importantly, He is passionate. Let this message by Pastor Dan help you to fall in love with the only perfect Father.

Your words have power. But it's not just what you say, it's how you say it. In this message, Pastor Dan shows us how to use our words in a way that glorifies God when we find ourselves in the thick of immense conflict.

As believers, we know that we're not to get caught up in rumors, gossip, or slander. But how do we respond when we become the object of rumors ourselves? In this passionate message, Pastor Dan shows us the mindset we must possess in order to stand firm in the midst of destructive comments from others.

Usually, we try to avoid pain. In fact, the thought of any type of suffering can leave us feeling weary and disillusioned. But what if a painful experience is precisely what God wants you to go through? In this message, Pastor Dan shows us what things to focus on amidst complex trials.

What would you say if you knew that today was the last time you would ever see a family member or a friend? This is precisely the situation that the Apostle Paul found himself in. He calls for church leaders of Ephesus knowing that this will be the last message he will ever speak to them. In this sermon, Pastor Dan explains how we can apply Paul's urgent last words.

Words and actions are the windows of the heart. As you grow deeper in your relationship with Christ those words and actions naturally change to match your spiritual maturity. One of the clearest demonstrations of that maturity is that you become an encourager. In this message, Pastor Dan reveals three of the main ways you can be an encourager based on the life of the Apostle Paul.

All great mothers want to guide their children in the truth. But what are the most important things that they can say? In today's message from Proverbs 31, Pastor Dan shows us a royal mother's wisdom to her son who has recently become king. No matter where you are in life, these Biblical principles will help you grow stronger in your character and influence.

What happens when a great move of God comes in contact with a culture steeped in secularism? In short -- a major disturbance. In this message, Pastor Dan shows us the characteristics that lead to a city-wide revival. However, we will also see how the enemy clashes with God's people to resist God's work.

So many times we forget that there is a spiritual realm filled with angels and demons. We must stay alert to the fact that spiritual warfare is all around us. Satan has a strategy to destroy you, but God has given you all the resources that you need to walk in victory. In this message, Pastor Dan examines how to combat the enemy and walk in God's protection over your life.

Every day people miss the presence and power of Jesus Christ even when He's right there in front of them. In this Easter sermon, Pastor Dan shows that we can also miss the resurrected Christ when we become distracted by disappointments, details, and doubts.

Terms and conditions. They are a part of any contract. They express one's expectations and intentions. But how many times have you ever clicked "accept" but never stopped to read the terms? When Jesus came 2,000 years ago, many people had their own expectations of what they thought He should be. However, He had an entirely different agenda.

The Christian life is inherently defense and offense in nature. Defensively, we strive to keep ourselves pure and free from sin. Offensively, we are focused on building God's kingdom. However, as Pastor Dan shows us, we are not to do it all on our own. We have a Covenant Coach, the Holy Spirit, who teaches us, comforts us, and empowers our lives to accomplish God's work.

Behind every great man or woman is someone who has played a significant role in influencing their life. In most cases, these mentors are rarely known to the outside world. Nevertheless, they have had a profound impact on the course of history. We shouldn't sell ourselves short. Every single one of us is a person of influence. In this message, Pastor Dan unpacks three tools that will help you becom...

What does it look like for a person to be completely sold out to God? As you can imagine, God must be the most important thing in their life. The Jews had a pledge, given in the Old Testament, called a Nazarite Vow that showed their complete devotion to the Lord. The Apostle Paul took this vow as he wrapped up his second missionary journey. In this message by Pastor Dan, we'll examine how to make...