Memorial Baptist Sermons

Pastor Dan urges us to not simply view the story of Ananias and Sapphira withholding money set aside for the church as a cautionary tale, but as a true spiritual warning: we must be on guard against artificial spirituality seeking praise from Man rather than seeking true approval from God.

Jesus didn't just say that we might be persecuted for following Him; He guaranteed it. So what should we do when we experience persecution as followers of Christ? Using Peter and John's example in Acts 4, Pastor Dan shows us the model to use when facing hardships for the sake of Christ.

After Peter and John healed a man who was lame from birth, they seized on an opportunity to share the gospel with the people in the Temple. Pastor Dan shares with us what we must do to be effective witnesses of Jesus Christ during the opportunities given to us.

Do we sometimes limit spiritual warfare to the devil's temptations only? The reality is that spiritual warfare can also be very visible--sickness, car trouble, financial burdens, unusual aggravation, behavior problems with your kids or other family members, persecutions, etc. As Tony Evans says, "Spiritual Warfare is the conflict in the spiritual realm that affects the physical realm. The daily pr...

During a trip to the temple, Peter and John, in the name of Jesus, miraculously healed a man who was crippled from birth. Pastor Dan reminds us to identify both with how the lame man was spiritually broken, and with how he was made brand new in Christ. Through faith in Jesus, we are a new creation!

The infant church grew because of the Holy Spirit's blessing. Beautiful fellowship and discipleship took place among those early Christians. As a result, people were giving their lives to Christ daily. In this sermon, Pastor Dan shows us some of the early church's non-negotiables that led to their success.

When the Holy Spirit fills a believer, He allows that person to live supernaturally. Before the day of Pentecost, Peter struggled with being both impulsive and timid. However, after being filled with God's Spirit he stands up and preaches a powerful message proving that Jesus was the Messiah. As a result, the listeners were pierced to the heart. As Christians, you and I have the same Holy Spirit i...

The Holy Spirit came down on Jesus' disciples 10 days after His ascension. People from all over the world who heard the disciples speak with this new power were asking, "What does this mean?" In today's sermon, Pastor Dan takes you back in time and shows you the significance of the Holy Spirit coming on the day of Pentecost. What does that mean for us today? What we find is a huge sense of urgency...

The disciples are confronted with a void in their ranks. Judas Iscariot had betrayed Jesus and, later killed himself out of shame and regret. The time had come for his replacement to be chosen. But what happened with Judas? How could he have spent three years of his life hearing Christ's teachings and seeing Christ's miracles, yet walk away unaffected? It happened to Judas and it can happen to us....

Jesus had been resurrected. He had ascended into heaven. He was no longer physically with His disciples. How would they keep going? How would they know what to do? The answer--they came together in prayer. In this sermon by Pastor Dan, you will learn how the church, much like the disciples, had to wait upon God's power, believe God's promise to return, and become unified in prayer.

How can a church move from having a mission statement to having a vibrant mission status? Dawesteniel Louis shows us how the expansion of the Gospel is God's heart for every church. God is calling believers to trust in His power so that we can be on mission locally, globally, and everywhere in between.

In today's message, Pastor Dan shares insights that we will see throughout the New Testament book of Acts. After Jesus was resurrected and ascends into heaven, the church is established and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Like a fire, Christianity spread throughout the nations. Even though the book was written 2000 years ago, you will find that many of its characters you can relate to. These are not...

At Memorial, we are passionate about your personal growth with the Lord. But, do modern-day discipleship methods such as Sunday School and Small Groups take believers to the next level in their faith? Is there a better and more biblical discipleship structure? These are the concerns Pastor Dan voices in this vision-casting message. Listen to this message with an open mind as present the idea of a...

How are we going to invest our time, talents, and finances going forward into the new year? Pastor Dan shares how our investments into our walk with Christ result in a heavenly yield.

In Jesus, we find peace, yet that peace may still include suffering, sickness, or sadness. Even so, true peace can only be found in our Savior, Jesus Christ. Join us as Pastor Dan teaches us about true peace.

When the angels told the shepherds the good news about Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, they responded by going to the babe, sharing about what they had seen, and praising God for all they had seen and heard. Pastor Dan shows us that the joy of the savior should cause us to respond in the exact same way.

Arguably the most recited and well-known verse in the Bible, John 3:16 shows us that Jesus was born on Earth to share God's love. Pastor Dan reminds us to respond to this awesome love by believing in Jesus and celebrating the eternal life offered to us.

Jesus came to provide the world with hope, forgiveness, healing, and restoration. And as Pastor Dan notes, he came for us even though we were still considered enemies of God. The good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ is salvation to all who hear and believe.

"Thankfulness is so much more than a point in time. Instead, it's a point of view." Follow along with Pastor Dan as we learn to thank God not simply by seeking His hand, but by seeking His face. (Sermon presented by Pastor Dan Pritchett on November 22, 2020)

Where should we place our hope and confidence? Pastor Dan shows us from the book of Revelation that our eternal goal is not here on earth, but is in the eternal city of God yet to come.

Sometimes we make impulsive, even foolish decisions. Pastor Dan discusses how to make wise decisions in light of our relationship with Jesus.

Pastor Dan shares with us the signs listed in scripture that will signal Jesus' return.  Despite all of the negative things we may see in the future and even now, we should consider ourselves blessed to part of the worldwide sharing of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Jesus said in Matthew 24 that "no one knows - neither the angels of heaven nor the Son - except the Father alone" when Heaven and Earth as we know it will pass away. Although we shouldn't attempt to predict that day, we are called to prepare our hearts, souls, and minds for when Jesus calls us home.

Pastor Dan uses Paul's loving greetings to his faithful brothers and sisters in Christ to show us how right belief and right practice combine to lead us to an exuberant doxology.

Pastor Dan teaches that like the Apostle Paul, our lives must be both missional and intentional as we fulfill our role in serving the Lord and our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.