Midway Baptist Church Sermons

Text: Philippians 2:19-30 Opening Statement: This is Memorial Day weekend a time to stop and to think about those who made the ultimate sacrifice. It is fitting today that we come to the passage of Scripture that talks about some servants who made the ultimate sacrifice for the Lord. As we reflect on the service of those to our country it is fitting that we look at those who give service to the Lo...

Opening Statement: Personal obedience can be a challenge, especially when we feel tempted to believe that we stand to lose more through our obedience than we might gain. However, obeying God is essential to pleasing Him—not just in times of temptation, but at all times. I) Work out your salvation (12-13) A lot of people find these verses confusing because they go, “Wait a second. I thought I was s...

A Mother / Genesis 3:14–16 Introduction The main point that I want to highlight in all of this is THE GLORY OF GOD IN MOTHERHOOD. With that said, turn in your Bibles to Genesis 3 and we will read verses 14-16. That is Genesis 3:14-16 If you do not have your bible, or are online, it should be on the screen. If you able, please stand as we honor the reading of the word of the Lord. Genesis 3:14-16 T...

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Opening Statement: The life of our Lord was marked by contrasts. In the beginning of His ministry, He operated in obscurity. However, as the news of His power and His claims to be the Messiah spread, people began to flock around Him. As Jesus reached the last week of His life on earth, the crowds are still there. One thing that strikes me about these crowds that surrounded Jesus during His last we...

Opening Statement: A paradox can be defined as two seemingly contradictory statements where both happen to be true. Nowhere does that seem to cause so much confusion than with statements that show up in the Bible. We all have certain tendencies that get in the way of humility and obedience; so as we go through this text, I hope to put into words what Paul is kindly and affectionately, yet carefull...

I) Possess the Same Humility as Jesus (5) That phrase “your attitude should be the same” means “to think or direct your mind” in a certain direction. II) The Humble Journey of Jesus (6-8) The humble journey of our Lord Jesus’ descent from Heaven to earth. A) Jesus started out at the highest place (“equality with God”) Long before Jesus was born at Bethlehem, long before he created the world, from...

John 4: 1-42 Though Jesus engaged in a public ministry by preaching and teaching, He also took part in personal evangelism, our subject for today, is found in Jesus’ encounter with a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well. I. Contact (John 4:1-9) A. Contact and connection are a must if we are to be fruitful in our attempts to share the gospel of Jesus. B. Create contact and connection opportunities: C. J...

Philippians 2:1-4 Opening Statement: Whenever there is disunity in the church, danger is on the horizon. Disunity is very seldom because of external forces or persecution, rather disunity comes because of a personal agenda by one or more persons in the body of the Christ. I) Christian Fellowship is motivated by God’s love for us. (V.1) The four realities Paul raises here are experienced by all Chr...

Philippians 1:27-30 Opening Statement: When we talk about living worthy of the gospel, we are not talking about living in such a way as to earn the benefits of the gospel. Rather we are talking about living in such a way to reflect the reality that God has already forgiven you in Christ. You cannot live worthy to receive the gospel, rather you should live worthy of the gospel which you have receiv...

Text: 1 John 1 : 5 - 10 Pt. I – The Holiness of God – Vs. 5 Pt. II – The Lie and the Blood – vs. 6-7 Pt. III – The Sinfulness of Sin and the righteousness of Christ – Vs. 8-10 In Closing: I don’t know where you are today. If you are a Christian John wants you to conduct an honest self-examination of your life, your conduct, your thinking and beliefs. Ask yourself do I walk in the light as He is in...

Text: Philippians 1:18b-26 Opening Statement: Do you have a life goal? An overall purpose for living that drives your motivations, determines your plans, and measures your decisions in life? Everyone is living for something. What do you hope to accomplish in life that if left undone you would feel as though your very life were incomplete? The Apostle Paul had discovered a life goal that no one cou...

Text: Philippians 1:12-18a Opening Statement: It is easy to say that advancing the Gospel is the most important thing but, how does your life back that up? When you examine your own life, do you look like someone who truly believes that advancing the gospel is the most important thing in the world? Where do you invest your time? Where do you invest your energy? Where do you invest your finances? T...

What should we pray for those we love? Prayers can take many forms, but Paul shows us what HE prayed for the Philippians; and it can teach us something about what WE should pray for OUR loved ones — as well as what God is trying to work into our lives spiritually. I) Pray For A Love That Overflows (Phil. 1:7-8) A) Love overflows as partners in the gospel (7) The motivation for prayer is love for e...

Opening Statement: The book of Philippians is a positive book, it is a practical book, and it is a joyful book. In fact, joy is one of the predominant themes throughout its pages. However, I would not say it is the major theme. I would say the major theme is that of being “Partners in the Gospel.” Yes, Paul is full of joy, but his joy is based on the gospel and the fact that he and the Philippians...

In our text today, a sin-hardened, pagan jailer asks the most important question that has ever been uttered in the history of the world. He asks, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" Today, I would like for us to examine that question for a few minutes. As we do, I am going to ask each of you to ask not only that question but to ask the second most important question every believer must ask. “What...

What is Sanctity of Human life anyways? Sanctity means the quality of being holy, sacred, or set apart. Believing in the sanctity of life means believing that human life is somehow holy, set apart, or different from other life forms. “Sanctity of Human Life Day” actually affirms human life in many areas, not just in the area of abortion. It is a day to reflect on the sacredness of human life not o...

Text: Deuteronomy 11:10-25 Opening Statement: As we stand at the brink of a new year our hearts are filled with anticipation and challenge. Only God knows what the future holds but the possibilities are limitless. As we cross over into this new year, we do so with the same challenges Moses gave his people so long ago. As we journey into a new year we’re reminded: I) To Remember God’s Provision (De...

Today's Text: Luke 19:1-10 Someone is following close behind you. He's shadowing your every move, watching your every step. You can try your best to shake Him, but you never will. Until your dying day, He will be right there - unswerving, unstoppable, and inescapable. The Son of Man came to seek and save what was lost. Only pride and lack of faith and/or repentance stand in the way. Watch us on ou...

Introduction: John was writing to churches in the region of Ephesus. There were three main false teachings or heresies that they were facing. Gnosticism, Docetism, and Cerinthianism. Gnosticism Gnosticism nullified that is cancelled the need for divine grace from God. Yet Paul reminded us that we are saved by grace, the unmerited favor coming down from the Father of lights. Docetism Docetism is de...

Text: Matthew 1:20-21; Luke 1:29-37; Luke 2:9-14 Opening Statement: The Fear Not of Christmas 1) Fear not the Birth of Christ shows us God's purpose Matt 1:20-21 A) What fear not means to Joseph B) What fear not means to us 2) Fear not the birth of Christ shows us God's promise Luke 1:29-37 A) God's promise to Mary 1. You shall conceive and bear a Son, His name shall be Jesus 2. He shall be great...

Text: Philippians 4:10-20 Opening Statement: The Philippian Christians had learned the secret of joyful, liberal financial giving. The church in Philippi had taken up an offering to give to Paul, while he was in prison because of his faith. Paul wrote back to the church and expressed his joy. Joy, or its result, occurs almost 20 times in this letter. Have you discovered the joy of giving? I) Givin...

TEXT: 1 Corinthians 11 : 23 - 32 23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. 25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup...

Text: Psalm 100 Opening Statement: Psalm 100 is a psalm of thanksgiving; it is a psalm in which the psalmist gives us reasons to be thankful. And let us notice immediately that the psalmist calls us to be thankful -- it is a command from God that we be thankful. I) “Shout for joy to Yahweh, all you lands.” (Psalm 100:1) Make a joyful noise, the psalmist says. Don’t just whisper or mumble or stir a...

Text: Psalm 103 Opening Statement: Through the death of Christ, the barrier between us and relationship with God was torn in two. The wrath of God was satisfied with Jesus’ death, and now we can experience the full depth of his love. I) The Descriptive Power of God's Love (vv. 8, 11, 13, 17) The Psalmist reminds us that God loves you simply because he loves you. You don’t have to work for his affe...