Piney Grove Baptist Church

Recorded 07-13-2025 Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Joshua 24:1-33 entitled, "Will You Continue to Serve?"  Pastor Larry's main points were: I. Joshua 24:1-13 – A Rich History Retold: II. Joshua 24:14-15 – You Must Be Devoted First to God: III. Joshua 24:16-18 – Israel Affirms Their Loyalty to God: IV. Joshua 24:21–24 Rekindling the Covenant: V. Joshua 24:29-33: Joshua’s Death and Isra...

Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Joshua 23 on the challenges facing churches today.  I. Be Strong and Stay Fixed on the Prize: II. Be Careful to Love the Lord Wholeheartedly:   Discipleship Reflection: What challenges does the church face today, both individually and corporately? 1. A Continual Lack of Proclamation of God’s Faithfulness: 2. A Departure from the Truth of God’s Word: 3. A...

Recorded 6/29/2025: This year's Vacation Bible School has come and gone. The key passage from this year was taken from Psalm 34:3 which reads, Psa 34:3  Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together!  Pastor Larry brings a message to deeper understand how to magnify and exalt the Lord Jesus in worship.  I.  Worship the Lord Regardless of the Circumstances (vs.1) II.  Boast In th...

Recorded 6-22-2025 Pastor Larry Stephens presents a sermon on the importance of building worshipful foundations for the future of the church.    • Obedience to the commands from scripture, Love and serve God with your whole being, not just giving Jesus the scraps of your life.  • We do not forsake our brothers and sisters in their distraught or need  • We raise awareness of rightful/meaningful wor...

Recorded 6/15/2025 Happy Father's Day! Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Joshua 21 on how God is a faithful Father who keeps His Word. The best example of a faithful Father is God Himself.    I. He is faithful, So Hold onto The Profession of Faith  II. Every Decision is From the Lord  III. A Father’s Perpetual Presence Among the People  IV. His People Receive a Godly Inheritance

Recorded 06/08/2025 Pastor Larry Stephens delivers a message from Joshua 20:1-9 on the manslayer seeking a city of refuge. We are reminded that the follow of Jesus' true refuge, shelter, and sanctuary is only found in Christ. The dwelling place in not actually a place but a person, Jesus Christ.   Discipleship Reflection: “what ways can the church be a place of refuge?” 1. Be a Church who directs...

Recorded June 1, 2025 Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Jeremiah 29 on the importance of holding up godly integrity in the presence of the enemy. God uses adversity and trials to strengthen His people. Pastor Larry challenges the graduates to stay close to Jesus and build their foundation on the Word of God. 

Recorded 5/25/2025 Pastor Larry G Stephens brings a message from Joshua chapters 15 through. In these chapters depicting land allotment to Israel, the reader/worshipper is offered a demonstration of the faithfulness of God to fulfill His Word.  I. We Stand Upon the Promises of God During Spiritual Battles,   II. We Stand Upon the Promises of God and Rest in His Wisdom  III. We Stand Upon the Promi...

Recorded 5/18/2025 Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Joshua 14:1-14 entitled, "Getting What We Do Not Deserve: A Faithful Friend." What makes a faithful friend? What characteristics make a faithful friend. By looking into Joshua 14, two examples rise to the surface in Eleazar and Caleb. Yet, one friend outshines them all. I. God Gives Us Faithful Friends in Ministry II. God Gives Us Fait...

Recorded 5/11/2025 (Mother's Day): Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message and challenge to young families and how to build a Christ-centered home. It is vitally important from parents to be the main disciple maker in their home. Family Discipleship Reflection:  How can you build a Christ-centered legacy for  your family? 1. Be involved with in Christ centered church who lifts up Christ and the Wor...

Recorded 05/04/2025: Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Joshua 12 on the mercy and Grace of the Lord Jesus. We are reminded of the undeserving nature we carry, and the only thing humanity truly deserves is God's judgment. Things we do not deserve:  I. We Do Not Deserve Life Itself II. We Do Not Deserve the Family Given III. We Do Not Deserve Possessions IV. We Do Not Deserve Eternal Life...

Recorded 04/27/2025 Student Pastor Jason Tate brings a message from Luke 24:13-27 on the encounter two disciples had with the resurrected Jesus on the Emmaus Road. Pastor Jason challenges the church to continue to make disciples and encourages the body to understand the value of the power of the Word. I. Jesus Meets Us Where We Are: II. Jesus Shapes Us "As We Go:"  III. Jesus Leads Us Where We Sho...

Recorded on Resurrection Sunday, April 20th, 2025 Pastor Larry brings a message from Luke 24:1-12 and challenges the church to "Investigate the Resurrection." The women at the tomb were reminded the words of Jesus and that He is Risen. Investigate the Resurrection and.... I. Understand the origins of Easter: II. Share With Others the Truth:

Recorded 04/13/2025: Palm Sunday Thomas Barber brings a message of the light of the gospel that sins on the darkness of sin. Listen as Thomas brings a message from Isaiah 9 and the expectancy of Jesus as the fulfilment. I. The Darkness of Sin II. A Glimmer of Hope III. The Coming of the Light of The World

Recorded 04/06/2025 Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Joshua chapter 11 on the conquest of the Northern part of the Canaanite land. Joshua demonstrates the importance of being on the offensive in the Kingdom of God and to seek longevity in ministry. 

Recorded 03/03/2025 Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message of God's provision and protection of His people.  How do we nurture a fear of the Lord? 1. Be Hungry to receive instruction for God, and Delight in them. 2. Serve Him with Reverent Delight.  3. Offer Praise and Worship to The Lord. 4. Hate Evil.     How can we protect the posterity of Christ’s church? 1. Give the younger people ways to ser...

Recorded 03/23/2025 Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Joshua chapter nine on the Gibeonites and how they deceived the Israelites into making a lasting covenant.  This narrative teaches us to consult with the council of the Lord in all areas of life.

Recording 03-16-2025: Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Joshua 8:1-35 on renewing a heart of worship. This narrative demonstrated the Israeli conquest over Ai and their return to rightful worship. I. Renewing a Heart of Worship by Starting Again II. Renewing a Heart of Worship by Getting Back to Worship

Recorded: 3/9/2025 Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from God's Word on the importance of confessing sins before the Lord. In Joshua chapter seven, Joshua gives a good example of how to be humble and contrite before the Lord even when we do not know all the circumstances. Joshua also demonstrates the importance of repentance within the body of Christ, and how a failure to repent will hinde...

Recorded 03-02-2025: Pastor Larry G. Stephens delivers a message from God's word on the importance of staying quiet before the Lord and when to speak out. Remember, the story of Jericho is not about how the walls of hardship of life come crumbling down when we trust God, but the overall message of Joshua is God who will be exalted above all the nations.  

Recorded 2/23/2025 Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from God's Word on the importance of preparations and knowing God is with us in battle. If God Be for Us... I. …He Prepares His People for New Beginnings and We Celebrate: II. ...Then He is By Our Side

Recorded 02/09/2025: Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Joshua 4:1-24. The Israelites are crossing over Jordan and 12 men from each tribe are commanded to place stones on the other side of the Jordan as a way to remember all the Lord has done. Pastor Larry issues a challenge to the church, it is important to look at the past and take from it what we need to move forward, but it is unhe...

Recorded 02/02/2025: Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Joshua chapter three on the holiness and presence of the Lord. I. God’s Presence is Tangible, So Prepare to Worship: (vss. 1-8) II. Come and Listen to What The Lord Your God Has To Say: (vss. 9-17)

Recorded 1/26/2025, Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Joshua chapter 2 on "God's Grace to Sinners." Through the lens of Joshua, we are reminded that God's Grace is projects far and wide and is offered to the hopeless.  Rahab represents God's grace to rescue sinners. 

Recorded on 1/12/2025: Pastor begins the sermon series in the book of Joshua with chapter one and a reminder to, "Be Strong and Courageous in the Lord." This command is given four times in this chapter. Be strong and courageous, because He is with you Be Strong in the Lord because he gives clear affirmation and direction.