Sermons

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Sunday, March 20, 2022

The One Fight I Must Lose; Genesis 32:22-31

Most of us were taught that we must fight to get ahead in life. We learned from an early age that we have to sacrifice and struggle in order to achieve our life goals. Doctor Gainey introduces us to the concept, however, that there is one fight in life that we must be willing to lose. When we wrestle against God and His truths, we must learn to submit to His will and His way. We must be willing to lose in order that we might win.
Genesis 32:24 (NIV) ~ So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak.

 

Sunday, March 13, 2022

Be Careful of the Company I Keep; 2 Corinthians 6:11-18; 7:1

In psychology, experts debate whether particular aspects of behavior are a product of nature—characteristics we inherit or genetics—or nurture—acquired or learned influences. Doctor Gainey focuses on the nurture side of the spectrum, teaching us that our environment and the people we hang out with can have a direct impact on our Christian walk.
2 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV) ~ Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

 

Sunday, February 20, 2022

The Greatest Enemy of Future Success is Past Success; Ezra 3:1-13

In our humanness, we—and our past successes—can be the biggest impediment to achieving success in the future. While we can learn from our past, the future will be much different so we must plan for and adapt to the changing environment. Doctor Gainey gives us four salient points for putting the past in our past and achieving success in the future.
Ezra 3:12 (NIV) ~ But many of the older priests and Levites and family heads, who had seen the former temple, wept aloud when they saw the foundation of this temple being laid, while many others shouted for joy.

 

Sunday, February 13, 2022

The Hard Part of Love; Romans 12:9-21

It's easy for us to love those who return love to us in kind. But what about those who are different from us... those who believe differently than us? What about our enemies. That's where displaying love can get difficult. Doctor Gainey guides us through those hard opportunities to demonstrate love.
Romans 12:10 (NIV) ~ Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

 

Sunday, January 16, 2022

Life Through the Spirit; Romans 8:1-17; 26-2

We hear the Word of God in our worship services, we read it in the Bible, and we take classes and studies to imprint it in our brains, but how do we apply it in our everyday lives? The Word of God is meant to be used, applying it to all our thoughts, actions, and decisions. Doctor Gainey walks us through how the Holy Spirit gives us the power to overcome and conquer our own flesh and begin living lives that look more and more like Jesus.
Romans 8:1-2 (NIV) ~ Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.

 

Sunday, January 9, 2022

Stop Listening to the Preacher; Jeremiah 23:16-32

It may sound counterintuitive, but there are times when you should stop listening to the preacher. The Bible—the living and breathing Word of God—is not open to selective editing. It is not open to glorifying the messenger over the source. It is not open to twisting in way that favors personal happiness over the harsh reality of truth. This is a powerful message everyone should hear. Doctor Gainey delivers an exceptional truth, advising us of six situations when we should turn away from a preacher... to tune them out and purge the message.
Jeremiah 23:16a (NIV) ~ This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Do not listen to what the prophets are prophesying to you..."

 

Sunday, January 2, 2022

Words + Actions = Improvement; Luke 5:1-11

We've all heard the expression that actions speak louder than words. But have you heard that actions also speak better with Words? That is to say that taking the right action takes an understanding of the Word of God. No matter how educated we are... regardless of our position or role in the church... we all must remain open to learning and diving deeper into God's direction for our lives. Doctor Gainey delivers a powerful sermon to kick off the New Year.
Luke 5:6 (NIV) ~ When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.

 

Sunday, December 19, 2021

Open to Responding to the Advent; Luke 2:1-20

Christians everywhere know the story of the Messiah's birth. Even many non-Christians probably know the story. But, as Doctor Gainey tells us, God wants us to respond to the good news of Jesus' birth, remaining open to ways in which we can serve Him.
Luke 2:5 (NIV) ~ He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.

 

Sunday, December 12, 2021

Grandmas of Christmas—Decisions and Consequences; Matthew 1:1-6

We all have skeletons in our closet... those truths, things, or people we tuck away and hope never see the light of day. As Doctor Gainey points out during this third week of Advent, Jesus had skeletons in His family closet too. The difference is that He didn't hide them away and God used those circumstances to teach us and grow us in our walk with Him. What skeletons do you have tucked away that you can deal with today?
Matthew 1:1 (NIV) ~ This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham...

 

Sunday, December 5, 2021

Adding Meaning to Christmas; Isaiah 9:6-7

In this, the second week of Advent, Doctor Gainey gives us four practical—and yet very powerful—ways to add significant meaning to Christmas. Don't let the lights and tinsel and hustle and bustle of the season overwhelm you. Jesus Christ is still the Risen Savior.
Isaiah 9:7b (NIV) ~ He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.

 

Sunday, November 28, 2021

Join God's Work; 2 Kings 4:1-7

In our individual pursuit of something large and impressive—a bigger church, a larger ministry, a grander pulpit—we risk overlooking the smaller blessings God already placed at our feet. God is moving and He wants to include you in His plans, so don't discount the resources and talents already at your disposal. Doctor Gainey outlines four simple points that highlight our need to join God's work now... discovering and using the blessings He already provided.
2 Kings 4:1 (NIV) ~ The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.”

 

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Making It on Broken Pieces; Acts 27:25-44

There are times in our lives when we feel like broken pieces... when we're struggling with things like money, marriage, career, family, or even church. God's Word tells us to not jump ship, instead, putting our faith in Him and staying the course He's laid out for us. Doctor Gainey delivers a powerful message of faith and hope, demonstrating how our faith in God can be our lifeline when the ship is about to run aground.
Acts 27:41 (NIV) ~ But the ship struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was broken to pieces by the pounding of the surf.

 

Sunday, November 14, 2021

When It Feels Like It’s Too Much; Lamentations 3:19-26

You may have experienced a time in your life when you felt it was next to impossible to move forward. Maybe you're going through something right now. All hope is gone and you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Doctor Gainey delivers a powerful message about placing your hope and your trust in God. God has your back. God will strengthen you and get you through. All you have to do is believe.
Lamentations 3:21 (NIV) ~ Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope...

 

Sunday, November 7, 2021

Rerouting My Life Story; Colossians 3:1-11

Many of us have GPS on our phones to help us from getting lost as we travel to new places. As we make our way through life, taking on life's challenges, the Bible can act as your life GPS, keeping you from getting lost in a world full of pitfalls, temptations, and traps. Doctor Gainey delivers powerful instruction to help you rerout your life's story and align your route with God.
Colossians 3:11 (NIV) ~ Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.

 

Sunday, October 31, 2021

A Life Fully Committed to God; 2 Chronicles 16:9

In our humanness, we all have issues that we need to work through. Regardless of what you struggle with, God is waiting on you to fully commit to Him. When you do, you'll discover that God made a commitment to you as well... a commitment to protect you from harm and to strengthen you. Deacon Laurence Maier shows us how committing our lives to God helps us to overcome life's challenges.
Chronicles 16:9 (NIV) ~ "The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him."

 

Sunday, October 24, 2021

Support New Family Members Like You Want Them to Stay; Ezekial 16:1-6

Have you ever seen people visit our church only to never be seen again? What is it that makes people want to stay in our church family? It's possible that the answer lies within us. Doctor Gainey delivers a powerfully introspective message, one that challenges us to look inside ourselves and ask what we can do to support new members and let them know that we truly want them to stay.
Ezekial 16:4a (NIV) ~ "On the day you were born your cord was not cut..."

 

Sunday, October 17, 2021

Fighting Satan and Winning; Matthew 4:1-11

On some level, you probably had to fight to achieve something in your life. Maybe it was an educational achievement. Maybe it was a career achievement. Maybe it was succeeding in your marriage or raising your kids. Most of us know what it means to fight in order to achieve. Our spiritual life is the same. We must prepare ourselves for the fight—for the struggle—that lies in front of us. Doctor Gainey lays our four points to help you prepare for your spiritual battle.
Matthew 4:11 (NIV) ~ Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.

 

Sunday, October 10, 2021

The Importance of Baptism; Matthew 3:13-17

Why do we get baptized and why is it so fundamental to our faith as a Baptist church? Doctor Gainey breaks it down for us, giving us four reasons why baptism is so important.
Matthew 3:14 (NIV) ~ But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"

 

Sunday, August 29, 2021

Claiming to be Into Jesus; 1 John 2:3-17

We often refer to Christian behavior—our life with Christ—as our walk with Him So, what should our walk look like and how do know when we are living in Him... as He would have us live? Doctor Gainey breaks it all down for us, giving us five salient points on how Christians should act. Are you ready to rise to the challenge?
1 John 2:5b (NIV) ~ This is how we know we are in him...

 

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Don't sin, but if you do, remember... ; 1 John 2:1-2

While we are called to be more Christlike and we strive to achieve that end goal, we know that sin is an eventuality for us all. Nobody is immune. So, what do we do when we succumb to the temptations of sin? How do we get back on a Christlike trajectory? Doctor Gainey brings a powerful message of hope that can get us through the dark times and back on the path toward righteousness. 
1 John 2:1a (NIV) ~ My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin...

 

Sunday, August 15, 2021

Maintaining Spiritual Focus; Hebrews 12:1-3

Our earthly Christian life is a journey. It has a point at which we take off and a point at which we arrive at our destination, eternity with God in heaven. Along our journey, we will encounter obstacles and snares that can distract us and pull our focus from God and His purpose for our lives... with deadly consequences. Deacon Laurence Maier gives us five considerations—five things we should keep in mind—that will help us identify the distractions and avoid them.
Hebrews 12:3 (NIV) ~ Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

 

Sunday, August 8, 2021

God Has Called Me; 1 Corinthians 1:1-13

As Christians, we are called to follow Christ. But what does that look like? Doctor Gainey illustrates how we are to mature in Christ, unifying under His name, and bringing others to experience the same. We learn that our Christian walk is less about ourselves and more about demonstrating the richness of sharing God's love with others. Are you ready to answer the call?
1 Corinthians 1:12 (NIV) ~ What I mean is this: One of you says, “I follow Paul”; another, “I follow Apollos”; another, “I follow Cephas”; still another, “I follow Christ.”

 

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Fretting Over Things I Have No Control; Psalm 37:1-9

There are things in our lives that are simply beyond our control. We don't have the power to change them. For example, envy—looking at what others have compared to ourselves—can distract us from God's purpose for our lives. Doctor Gainey gives five key points for overcoming the fretting that keeps us from fully experiencing God. What keeps you up at night?
Psalm 37:1-2 (NIV) ~ Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.

 

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Ambition to Help People Better Understand Jesus; Romans 15:14-33

What's your ambition? Doctor Gainey delivers a powerful message that challenges us all. As Christians, we may talk about reaching the world and demonstrating God's love, but what are we actually willing to do for Him? Can the people God places in your life—all people—feel the love of God through your actions? Or, are there times when we place our own worldly ambitions before His ambitions?
Romans 15:20 (NIV) ~ It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.

 

Sunday, July 18, 2021

Learning from God's Little Creatures; Proverbs 30:24-28

In a post-modern world, a period when many people are walking away from the church and turning their backs on God, are there lessons we can learn from some of the smallest of God's creatures? Doctor Gainey explores four lessons that we can draw from the animal kingdom and apply to our church ministries and our own walk with Christ.
Proverbs 30:24 (NIV) ~ Four things on earth are small, yet they are extremely wise...

 

Sunday, July 11, 2021

Kingdom Transparency—Hiding Issues; Genesis 3:1-13

An honest truth: there is no hiding from God. Not only does he see our actions, but he sees the very depths of our hearts. Another honest truth is that our actions—both good and bad—have consequences... consequences that was must own. It's up to us the take responsibility and accountability, remaining transparent to God and honest to the world around us. Doctor Gainey delivers a powerful message of hope, encouraging us to own our actions, accept the consequences, and take steps that lead to a more positive outcome.
Genesis 3:10 (NIV) ~ He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.”

 

Sunday, July 4, 2021

The Kind of Church that Hell Can’t Handle; Revelation 3:6-13

As a unified body of believers—people who choose to follow Jesus—we are engaged in a battle. We find the fight... we find the struggle... in our schools, where we work, where we play, in our political ideologies, and even in our own homes. It's constantly around us. The fight is real, and it's up to us to arm ourselves with the loving and holy Word of God, seeking Him when the challenges come, and standing our ground to fight. In this vein, Doctor Gainey skillfully illustrates five points that demonstrate the kind of church that can stand up fight for God regardless of the challenges.
Revelation 3:6 (NIV) ~ Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

 

Sunday, June 27, 2021

What in Hell Do You Want?; Luke 16:19-31

Here's a difficult truth. When our lives here on earth end—something none of us can escape—we face two possible eternities: life with God in Heaven or life with Satan in hell. Eternity means forever, meaning there are no second chances, and it's the decisions we make today that determine which eternity we face tomorrow. In that light, Doctor Gainey poses the question: What is it that you place ahead of God today that makes an eternity in hell worth it tomorrow? In other words, what is there in hell that you want?
Luke 16:19-21 (NIV) ~ 19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.

 

Sunday, June 20, 2021

Unleashing My Spiritual Strength; Luke 4:1-14

Your physical strength and conditioning requires working out, proper diet, and dedication to a strict regimen. Your spiritual strength is no different; it requires the same level of commitment... maybe even more so. Doctor Gainey gives us four things we should pray for to hone and define our spiritual strength. Are you ready to become stronger in the Lord?
Luke 1:14 (NIV) ~ Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside.

 

Sunday, June 13, 2021

Becoming an Increasing Participant in Effective and Productive Service to God; 2 Peter 1:5-8

In the same way that your worldly vocation requires training and education, a life dedicated to serving Christ requires the same educational commitment... maybe even more so. Church requires participation—service and commitment to others—because God requires participation. Doctor Gainey outlines four qualities required for becoming increasing participants in effective and productive service to God.
2 Peter 1:8 (NIV) ~ For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

Sunday, June 6, 2021

Conduct that Leads to Ministry Advancement; Daniel 6:1-28

Does your personal conduct—in your public and private lives—stand in alignment with a Kingdom life? Whether others can see it or not, God knows your heart and wants all of us to close the dichotomy that exists between what is and what ought to be. Regardless of your circumstances, God blesses those who seek His will and His way. This week, Doctor Gainey illustrates the times in our lives that we must guard to ensure we remain aligned with a Kingdom life and continue advancing God's ministry.
Daniel 6:3 (NIV) ~ Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.