Memorial Baptist Sermons

Paul's missionary journey takes him through the island of Cyprus where he encounters a sorcerer and a false prophet. Pastor Dan shows how we should emulate Paul's boldness in sharing the truth of the gospel, even when we encounter Satan at work in the world around us.

Pastor Dan discusses the qualities of the missionaries chosen by God from the church in Antioch in Acts 13. We should strive to emulate those qualities as fellows missionaries of the gospel.

Paul's words to the Church of Corinth to not lose heart still ring true today. Pastor Dan urges us, even in the midst of trials, "Don't give up!"

King Herod Agrippa in his pridefulness chose to enjoy the praise due to God rather than acknowledge Him, so God sent an angel to end his life. Pastor Dan points out how pride progressively corrupts up, ultimately leading to our downfall if we do not humble ourselves before God.

In Acts 12, King Herod Agrippa arrested Peter and planned on bringing him out for a public trial following the Passover, yet God chose to send an angel to lead Peter out of the prison. Through this story, Pastor Dan teaches us how in the midst of an attack, our God is in the business of doing amazing things on our behalf if we trust in Him.

Due to the persecution of early believers, the gospel was spread across Rome, not only to the Jews but also to the Greeks. In effect, the church of Antioch became a hub for ministry. Pastor Dan encourages us to follow Antioch's example and become a hub for ministry in the New Orleans area.

Like the shepherd sought out the single, lost sheep in Jesus' parable, Bro. Dawesteniel Louis challenges us to find just one person to reach with the gospel.

Bro. Austin Smith shares "The Parable of the Ten Virgins" with us, pointing out how we too need to be ready for Christ's return just like the wise lamp bearers were ready for the bridegroom in the story.

Like the children learned during Rocky Railway VBS the previous week, Pastor Dan reminds us all that "God's power helps us do hard things."

God revealed through Peter that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. An identity in Christ was offered to anyone who believed in Jesus, both the Jew and the Gentile. Pastor Dan shows us some of the ways that our identity in Christ is proven through the early church's revelation.

God used a vision and a unique, evangelistic experience with a centurion to show Peter "that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right." (Acts 10:34-35) Pastor Dan uses this awesome story to point out some of the ways God works in the lives of believers.

"God will supply us with the opportunity, but it's up to us to do something with it." Pastor Dan uses Peter's ministry in Acts 9 to demonstrate how we can be 7-day-a-week Christians.

Saul, once a persecutor of the church, began openly sharing that Jesus is the messiah. Pastor Dan teaches us what it means to become a man of influence just like Paul became.

Right after Saul, also known as Paul, was blinded by the light of Christ, God directed Ananias, a disciple in Damascus, to go and heal him. Pastor Dan teaches us that as vessels of God's grace, we, too, are called to share grace with others in loving obedience.

As Memorial Baptist Church asks God to bless the new school building for Memorial Baptist School, Pastor Dan and Principal Riggs recount many of the ways that God has blessed us over this last, difficult year.

Initially, Saul zealously persecuted the followers of Christ. After an incredible encounter with Jesus, Saul, later known as Paul, was blinded for three days before eventually following Jesus. Pastor Dan reminds us to never discount God's mighty power to save anyone and everyone who turns to Him.

Sometimes, God gives us ample time to prepare to share the gospel with others, but oftentimes the Holy Spirit prompts us to share with someone without prior notice. Pastor Dan encourages us to respond to the Holy Spirit's prompting just like Philip shared with the Ethiopian official in Acts 8.

In Acts 8, we learn of a man named Simon who was practicing sorcery in Samaria. Although he was delighted by the Holy Spirit that was given to believers in Jesus, his motives for gaining the Holy Spirit were decidedly selfish. Pastor Dan gives a few questions to help us critique our own motives in following Jesus.

In Stephen's last moments, "He saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God." (Acts 7:55b) Pastor shares with us some of the amazing ways that Christians kept their gaze on Christ in the midst of pain and suffering.

As we celebrate all of the students "graduating" from Memorial Kid University this Spring, Pastor Dan takes a moment to remind us that we're pouring into the eternal futures of our children and ourselves.

God made the nation of Israel into his chosen people, yet quite often they dishonored God through their lack of faith. Pastor Dan shows us how we can learn from Israel's past successes and failures as recounted by Stephen in Acts 7.

Jesus said plainly in John 16:33, "You will have suffering in this world." Yet, will we remain steadfast when people speak against us? Pastor Dan uses Stephen's example in Acts 6 to show us what we must do to remain faithful to Christ in the face of persecution.

In the early days of the church, some of the widows felt overlooked, but the apostles recognized that they alone could not care for them. Therefore, as a church, they chose men who were full of the Spirit and wisdom to be responsible for the daily distribution of food. Pastor Dan explains that like these men in Acts 6, we have all been chosen to serve.

In 1 Corinthians 15:16-17, Paul addressed the lies that some were spreading that there was no resurrection from the dead. Paul countered their arguments by saying, "if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins." This Easter Sunday morning, Pastor Dan walks us through some of the amazing things that only Christ's glorious resurrection can possibly explain.

Billy Graham once said, "Just because the truth is unpopular doesn't mean that it should not be proclaimed." Pastor Dan shows us in Acts 5:12-42, that even in the face of great opposition, Peter and the apostles chose to walk in and loudly proclaim the truth of God.