Sermons from First Baptist Church of Sherman, NY

Send us Fan Mail Faith that does no good is no good. This passage emphasizes the fact that real faith produces good works. (Text: James 1:14-26)

Send us Fan Mail As Paul's 3rd journey comes to an end, there are several highlights worth noting. (Text: Acts 20:1-27)

Send us Fan Mail Very simply, James teaches that Christians should not show prejudice. In the second chapter, James gives an illustration of prejudice in the church along with three reasons why this should not happen. (Text: James 2:1-13)

Send us Fan Mail Paul's extended stay in Ephesus reveals the superstitious nature of the people there, which leads to a widespread protest in the great Ephesian theatre. (Text: Acts 19:11-41)

Send us Fan Mail Jesus used the parable of the different types of soil to teach some important lessons about receiving the Word, growing, and bearing fruit. (Text: Matthew 13:1-9)

Send us Fan Mail Be quick to listen. Be slow to respond. Be slow to get angry. Hear the Word and obey it. These are the instructions that James gives as he explains the necessary elements of true Christian faith or religion. (Text: James 1:19-27)

Send us Fan Mail At the beginning of Paul's 3rd mission trip, we are introduced to a man named Apollos. Through his interaction with Aquila and Pricilla, we learn several important truths about the ideal believer. (Text: Acts 18:23-19:8)

Send us Fan Mail In this second look at James' letter, we consider the two possible responses to a test. We can endure the test and be blessed for doing so, or we can fail the test. This passage addresses the question, "Who is a fault for my failure?" (Text: James 1:12-18)

Send us Fan Mail One of Paul's final stops on his second journey is in Corinth. There he meets some believers who not only encourage him personally but also help him plant the church in Corinth. (Text: Acts 18:1-22)

Send us Fan Mail As James begins his letter, he writes about various trials and tests that come into the life of every believer. How should a Christian respond to testing? Is there a right or wrong way? (Text: James 1:1-11)

Send us Fan Mail While waiting for his missionary partners in Athens, Paul took the opportunity to preach to several esteemed philosophers. In his sermon on Mars Hill, Paul introduces the "Unknown God" whom the Athenians ignorantly worshipped. (Text: Acts 17:16-34)

Send us Fan Mail God is not finished with Abraham. There is yet one more test to pass. In a very familiar story, we learn some important truths about what worship is all about. (Text: Genesis 22:1-19)

Send us Fan Mail Paul and company continue on their journey to the cities of Thessalonica and Berea. In these two cities, two groups of people are distinguished by how they respond to Bible truth. (Text: Acts 17:1-15)

Send us Fan Mail Once Isaac was recognized as the sole heir to Abraham, trouble began with Ishmael. As Paul explained in Galatians 4, this is a spiritual allegory of the relationship between the Law and grace. (Text: Genesis 21:8-21 & Gal 4:21-31)

Send us Fan Mail As Paul travels under the guidance of the Spirit of God, he enters Philippi and has three notable encounters. (Text: Acts 16:11-40)

Send us Fan Mail The miraculous birth of Isaac was a direct result of God's graciousness and faithfulness to Abraham and Sarah. It is the same for our new birth in Christ. (Text: Genesis 21:1-7)

Send us Fan Mail Paul's second journey includes new team members and locations, but they still have the same mission and message: to strengthen churches and start new ones through the teaching and preaching of God's Word. (Text: Acts 15:35-16:10)

Send us Fan Mail When Abraham lied to a king about Sarah being his wife, he set in motion a series of events that could prove disastrous for many innocent people. Though there are many truths in this story, the overall theme is of a God who is bigger than any mess we make. (Text: Gen 20:1-18)

Send us Fan Mail When men from Judea come to Antioch teaching that Gentiles must follow the Law to be saved, Paul and Barnabas meet with leaders in Jerusalem to discuss and settle the matter. (Text: Acts 15:1-33)

Send us Fan Mail Taking another look at Genesis 19, we'll see 6 ways Lot encouraged his family's spiritual failure (Text: Genesis 19)

Send us Fan Mail When Paul and Barnabas heal a lame man in Lystra, the people mistake them for Greek gods and try to offer sacrifices to them. Later, Paul is stoned and left for dead by the very same people. Finally, Paul and Barnabas finish up their first trip in Derbe before returning to some of the churches they started on their way home to Antioch. (Text: Acts 14:8-28)

Send us Fan Mail Our missionary, Donnie Rosie, speaks on the Marks of a Christian

Send us Fan Mail Guest Speaker Jim Spoto, missionary to Italy

Send us Fan Mail Text: Matthew 11

Send us Fan Mail The day has come when God will determine the severity of Sodom's sin. Though this story is told with Lot as the central character, it is ultimately about God and how He reveals His mercy even in judgment. (Text: Genesis 19:1-29)