Scripture Text: Romans 8:28-30 Working for the Good - Part 2 (MP3) Working for the Good - Part 2 (Sermon Text) Introduction Last week we examined this passage and saw that God works all things for the good of certain people. How do you know God works all things for the good? How do you …
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Scripture Text: Romans 8:28-30Working for the Good - Part 1 (MP3)Working for the Good - Part 1 (Sermon Text)IntroductionThe situation with churches in North America is bad. Attendance is down. Baptisms are low. Churches are closing their doors. It is not just here in Wake Forest, but everywhere in North America. While some churches thrive, …
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Scripture Text: Romans 8:26-30Are You at a Loss for Words? (MP3)Are You at a Loss for Words? (Sermon Text)IntroductionWe are back in “The Great Eight”. The last time we were here we read about Paul’s encouragement to Christians who are suffering. Even when we suffer, we can know that God has not left us alone …
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Scripture Text: Romans 8:18-25 Freedom and Future Glory (MP3) Freedom and Future Glory (Sermon Text) Introduction How would you describe the Christian life? Would you describe it as easy? Maybe pleasurable? How about free of pain and suffering? After spending much time on the Law of God and showing our need for a Savior, …
Scripture Text: 1 Peter 3:13–16 Apologizing for Our Hope (MP3) Apologizing for Our Hope (Sermon Text) Introduction Are you sorry for what you believe? Do you apologize for it? Some of you may be thinking, “Why do I need to apologize for that?” That may be a strange thing to do. An apology is …
Scripture Text: Acts 6:1-7 Set Apart for Service (MP3) Set Apart for Service (Sermon Text) Introduction Picture for yourself a perfect church. What would it look like? Some of you might say, “I would picture a church that has the music I like.” Others might say, “The perfect church has a lot of activities …
Scripture Text: Galatians 5:1-15 Live Free or Die! (MP3) Live Free or Die! (Sermon Text) Introduction For the past few weeks, we have been looking at passages that deal with love, service and teamwork. Those concepts are important for a church to thrive. We must love one another to faithfully to be Jesus’ disciples. …
Scripture Text: 1 Peter 4:7–11 Good Stewards of God’s Grace (MP3) Good Stewards of God’s Grace (Sermon Text) Introduction Last week we looked at a passage in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. In that passage, we discovered that it is not the pastor, the deacons, or the other leaders in a church who do …
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Scripture Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 Equipped for Ministry (MP3) Equipped for Ministry (Sermon Text) Introduction Back in 2012, Gena and I came to Good Hope Baptist and began serving here during a very challenging time in the life of the church. When we arrived here at Good Hope, we began seeking God’s direction and a …
Scripture Text: Romans 8:12-17 Abba! Father! (MP3) Abba! Father! (Sermon Text) Introduction Last week, we arrived at Romans chapter eight where Paul began describing our life in the Spirit. Before knowing Jesus Christ, our life was in the flesh, following the desires of the flesh and following the demands of the Law. After trusting …
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