Neely’s Bend Baptist Church Sermons

On Resurrection Sunday, we turn to 1 Samuel 2:1–11 and the prayer of Hannah to discover what it truly means to rejoice in the salvation of the Lord. In Exult in the Salvation of the Lord, we see a powerful response to God’s saving work—one that calls us to lift our eyes beyond ourselves and fix our worship fully on Him. Hannah’s song reminds us that God alone is holy, completely set apart and unli...

In a world filled with shame, hardship, and personal crises, where do we turn for hope? In this message from 1 Samuel 1, we look at the life of Hannah—a woman burdened with deep distress, public shame, and unanswered longing. Yet instead of turning inward or giving in to despair, Hannah brings her pain before the Lord. This sermon explores how God meets us in our lowest moments and how true hope i...

In this message titled “What is Our Mission,” guest preacher Jacob Twaddell walks us through the Great Commission in Matthew 28:16–20. He reminds us that our mission as believers is not self-defined, but given directly by Christ Himself. Focusing on three key aspects—the basis of the commission, the charge of the commission, and the power of the commission—this sermon highlights the authority of J...

The books of 1 and 2 Samuel tell the story of Israel’s search for a king. From the days of the judges to the rise of Saul and David, the narrative reveals both the failures of human kings and the growing anticipation for a greater King to come. In this introductory message to our new series, we explore two major themes that run throughout these books: God exalts the humble but opposes the proud, a...

In Matthew 6:16–18, Jesus teaches about the often-forgotten spiritual discipline of fasting. While fasting is often overlooked in the church today, Jesus clearly expected His followers to practice it. In this sermon we explored the expectation to fast, the purpose of fasting, and the reward of fasting. We were reminded that fasting and prayer go hand in hand as we seek the Lord, humble ourselves b...

In Psalm 22, we see David pray with raw honesty and deep emotion. He brings his lament, his trust, and his worship before the Lord—holding nothing back. In this message, we’re reminded that prayer is not meant to be confined to a script or pattern, but to be an open, vulnerable conversation with God. As we look at David’s example—and ultimately at Christ’s own prayers—we’ll be encouraged to bring...

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, we were grateful to welcome our guest preacher, Mike Mayo, who brought a powerful message from Matthew 7:21–23. In this sobering passage from the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus warns that not everyone who says, “Lord, Lord,” will enter the kingdom of heaven. The sermon challenged us to consider the difference between outward religious activity and genuine obedience that flo...

Does God really answer prayer? In a world filled with sickness, uncertainty, and long seasons of waiting, many of us quietly wrestle with that question. In this message from Matthew 7:7–11, we are reminded of Jesus’ clear invitation: Ask. Seek. Knock. Prayer is not about demanding from a distant God or treating Him like a genie. It is about coming to our heavenly Father like a child—honest, depend...

In part two of Pray Like This , we look at the final three petitions of the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9–13. Jesus teaches us to come to the Father daily for our needs, to ask for forgiveness, and petitioning for deliverance from temptation and the evil one. This message reminds us of our dependence on God, the grace we’ve received through Christ, and the importance of a prayer life shaped by the...

In Pray Like This, we look at Jesus’ model prayer in Matthew 6:9–13 and learn how prayer is meant to begin. Jesus teaches us to approach God as our Father and to align our hearts with His priorities—His name, His kingdom, and His will. This sermon challenges us to move beyond self-focused prayers and instead begin our prayers by putting God back on the throne of our hearts.

In Expected to Pray from Matthew 6:5–8, Jesus teaches that prayer is not optional for the Christian—it is expected. This sermon walks through three key instructions on prayer: praying as a regular part of life, praying in secret with the right heart, and praying with intentionality. Together, these truths call believers to a deeper, more faithful devotion to prayer.

In Keep the Charge , drawn from 2 Timothy 4, Paul’s final words call believers to faithful obedience in every season. This sermon unfolds the reasons Christians must keep the charge: we live before God and Christ, we are called to preach the Word, we must endure when sound doctrine is rejected, we are to keep the faith, and we trust the Lord to bring us safely into His heavenly kingdom. Even when...

In Continue in Belief from 2 Timothy 3:10–17, we are reminded that following Christ will bring hardship, persecution, and opposition. Paul exhorts Timothy—and us—to persevere by trusting that the Lord rescues His people and equips them through His God-breathed Word. This sermon calls believers to remain anchored in Scripture and continue in steadfast faith, no matter the cost.

Deception is a real danger for believers, especially in times of trial. In Deception’s Antidotes from James 1:16–18, we hear James’s urgent command and discover four gospel-centered truths that guard our hearts—God’s goodness, His unchanging nature, our new birth by His will, and our identity as His firstfruits. This sermon by guest preacher, Andrew Blondo, calls Christians to resist deception by...

In this sermon, guest preacher Michael Darbouze preaches from Luke 2:25-38 on how Jesus is the one who was sent by God the Father to the cradle with the purpose of going to the cross! 

In Times of Difficulty from 2 Timothy 3:1–9, Paul calls the church to sober-minded responsibility in the midst of increasing sin and deception. This sermon explains why difficult times are a reality of the last days and how self-love, false godliness, and rebellion against truth fuel that difficulty. Believers are exhorted not only to understand the nature of the times but also to faithfully avoid...

In this sermon from 2 Timothy 2:20–26, we explore Paul’s call for believers to live as holy vessels—cleansed, set apart, and useful for every good work. We also consider what it means to be the Lord’s humble servants, marked by kindness, patience, gentle correction, and a refusal to quarrel. Ultimately, this passage points us to Christ Himself, the perfectly holy vessel and humble servant whose ex...

In this sermon from 2 Timothy 2:14–19, Pastor Austin teaches what it means to live as an approved worker before God—one who is diligent, unashamed, and committed to cutting straight the Word of Truth. By contrasting faithful workers with those who quarrel and spread irreverent, destructive teaching, the message calls Christians to remain grounded in God’s firm foundation and to diligently depart f...

In this sermon, we see Paul call believers to endure in the faith by remembering Jesus Christ, for the sake of the elect, and because we have died to this life. Rooted in the risen and promised Messiah whose gospel cannot be bound, Christians are strengthened to press on through hardship. Paul reminds us that those who endure with Christ will one day live and reign with Him in eternal glory.

In Good Soldiers of Jesus from 2 Timothy 2:1–7, we’re called to live with undivided devotion to Christ—drawing our strength from His grace, entrusting others with His Word, and enduring suffering as faithful soldiers in His service. This sermon urges believers to look to the cross, disciple others, and pursue a single-minded commitment that refuses to be entangled with the world. Listen and be enc...

In Follow and Guard the Gospel (2 Timothy 1:13–18), Pastor Austin calls believers to hold fast to the pattern of sound teaching and to guard the good deposit of the gospel through the power of the Holy Spirit. This message highlights two commitments of sincere faith—following healthy doctrine and guarding the truth of Christ—while urging the church to remain faithful amid a world that distorts the...

In Live Unashamed from 2 Timothy 1:8–12, we are reminded that sincere faith boldly stands for the gospel without shame and endures suffering with confidence in Christ. This message calls believers to trust God’s power and purpose as we live courageously for His glory, knowing He holds us secure until the end.

In 2 Timothy 1:3–7, Paul reminds Timothy of a sincere faith that was first seen in his mother and grandmother—and now lives in him. In this message, Pastor Austin challenges us to consider what we’ll be remembered for and what it truly means to have a faith that serves the Lord. From Paul’s encouragement to Timothy, we see that a sincere faith prays, models Christ to others, and fans into flame th...

In Dying Words, Pastor Austin walks through Paul’s final letter, 2 Timothy, calling the church to guard, suffer for, continue in, and proclaim the gospel. As Paul’s last exhortations remind us, every believer carries the sacred responsibility to preserve and pass on the good news of Jesus Christ to the next generation. We do apologize for the audio issues.

This sermon from Ruth 4, explores how Boaz’s selfless and sacrificial actions reflect God’s redeeming work through Christ. It calls believers to imitate Boaz by modeling redemption in their own lives—restoring what is broken through serving others unselfishly, living sacrificially, and pointing the world to Jesus, the ultimate Redeemer.