Central Baptist Church Of Orange Park

The sermon addresses the Laodicean church, characterized by apathy and self-deception, highlighting a spiritual condition where believers are neither fervent nor rebellious, but lukewarm. Drawing from Revelation 3, the message emphasizes Christ's love and concern for this Church, offering a path to restoration through repentance and a renewed commitment to Him as Lord. The sermon underscores the importance of spiritual hunger, recognizing Christ as the "Amen," the faithful witness, and the source of true riches, urging listeners to open the door of their hearts and allow Him to sup with them, promising a place of honor alongside Him in His Father's throne.

The sermon emphasizes the importance of patient endurance and confident expectation rooted in faith, particularly in the face of adversity and persecution. Drawing from passages in Thessalonians, Romans, Hebrews, 1 Peter, James, and Lamentations, it highlights how believers can maintain hope through trials by remembering God's promises, trusting in His power, and acknowledging His unwavering care. The message underscores that true hope isn't a fleeting emotion but a steadfast reliance on Christ, leading to spiritual growth, the fulfillment of God's purposes, and ultimately, the assurance of eternal glory.

The Bible study explores the life and ministry of the prophet Jeremiah, emphasizing God's sovereign calling and equipping of individuals for challenging roles. It highlights Jeremiah's unique background as a priest who was called to be a prophet and his ordination to deliver a message of impending doom to a rebellious nation, even facing rejection and imprisonment. The message underscores God's foreknowledge and power to shape individuals for specific purposes, providing protection and assurance amidst opposition, and ultimately demonstrating that God's word will prevail regardless of human reaction.

The sermon emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's Word as the foundation for a thriving church, drawing from the letter to the church in Philadelphia. It highlights the church's strength, not in inherent power, but in reliance on divine grace, manifested through keeping God's word and refusing to deny Christ's name, even amidst potential trials. The message assures believers that steadfastness in faith will result in eternal rewards, including a place of honor in God's presence and a new identity marked by His name and the new Jerusalem, ultimately calling for a commitment to upholding biblical truth and boldly proclaiming Christ in a world increasingly prone to compromise.

The sermon emphasizes the importance of faith in Christ and love of Christ, drawing from the example of the Thessalonian church. It highlights that enduring hardship and persecution, while facing discrimination and even physical attacks, should not deter believers from demonstrating their faith through action and their love for Christ through selfless service and sharing the Gospel. The message underscores that true love for Christ motivates believers to labor for His name and minister to others, ultimately finding reward in God's remembrance of their efforts and commitment to His will.

The Bible Study emphasizes the urgent need for repentance in the face of impending judgment, drawing heavily from Zephaniah's prophecy, showing the consequences of pride. It highlights the importance of humility and turning to the LORD, contrasting the fate of those who resist with the promise of restoration and blessing for a faithful remnant. Ultimately, the message points towards a future time of rejoicing when God will gather His sorrowful people, undo their afflictions, and establish them as a praise among all nations, anticipating the reign of King Jesus and the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises to Israel.

The sermon begins to explore the characteristics of the church in Philadelphia, emphasizing the importance of humility and reliance on God's strength. Drawing from Scripture, the message highlights God's ability to open and close doors, exceed expectations, and work through individuals with seemingly limited resources if they will lean upon Him. The central theme revolves around trusting in God's power to accomplish His will, particularly in loving others, doing what is right, and remaining faithful, ultimately leading to spiritual growth and eternal reward.

The Bible study examines the person and prophetic warnings of Zephaniah, contextualizing them within the tumultuous history of Judah, particularly the reigns of Manasseh, Amon, and Josiah. It emphasizes the impending judgment upon the nation due to persistent idolatry and spiritual apathy, despite periods of reform, highlighting the certainty of God's wrath and the futility of material wealth in the face of divine punishment. Ultimately, the message underscores the urgency of repentance and the promise of future blessing, even amidst the inevitable consequences of rejecting God's mercy and embracing a path of spiritual blindness.

The sermon addresses the Sardian church, characterized by a superficial existence and a lack of genuine spiritual vitality, despite maintaining a respectable name. It emphasizes the urgent need for believers to cultivate watchful diligence through Bible study, prayer, and fellowship, strengthening areas of weakness and repenting from complacency. The message ultimately calls for a return to authentic faith and a commitment to living a life that reflects Christ's character and purpose.

The sermon explores the foundational context of Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, highlighting the Church's tumultuous beginnings amidst persecution and the significance of its location within the Roman Empire. It emphasizes the importance of understanding Paul's approach to ministry, which involved engaging with Jewish synagogues and proclaiming the Gospel of Christ as the power of God unto salvation. The message underscores the Church's noble response to the Gospel, even in the face of adversity, and the enduring grace and peace available to believers through faith in Christ, who is presented as both Lord and Savior, ultimately calling for submission to His control and a personal commitment to Him.

The message explores the prophecy of Nahum, detailing the impending doom of Nineveh due to its persistent wickedness and rejection of divine mercy, mirroring the earlier reprieve granted after Jonah's preaching. It emphasizes that past forgiveness does not guarantee future leniency, highlighting the consequences of unrepentant sin and the inevitable judgment awaiting those who oppress God's people. Drawing parallels to historical accounts and biblical imagery, the message serves as both a warning to the wicked and a source of consolation for the faithful, underscoring God's ultimate sovereignty and the certainty of His righteous intervention in a world increasingly marked by evil.

The sermon examines the state of the church at Sardis, depicted as seemingly alive but ultimately dead, emphasizing the importance of genuine faith and active obedience to God's Word. Drawing from Revelation 3 and passages in John, Corinthians, Hebrews, and Proverbs, the message urges believers to be watchful, regularly examining their hearts through Scripture, and actively pursuing a life of spiritual vitality rather than merely going through the motions of religious practice. The speaker cautions against complacency and encourages a revival characterized by an infusion of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that true life in the church stems from individual believers abiding in Christ and consistently demonstrating their faith through action.

The sermon explores the multifaceted significance of Christ's blood, building upon previous messages of its preciousness, purging power, and role in propitiation, as well as it having been predetermined before the world began. It emphasizes that Christ's blood purchased our redemption and highlights its plenteousness and power to overcome spiritual forces, ultimately securing eternal inheritance and assurance of God's love, offering believers a foundation for faith, hope, and testimony in the face of tribulation.

The sermon explores the Prophet Nahum and his Prophecy, focusing on the impending destruction of Nineveh and the comfort it offered to the oppressed Judah. Drawing on themes of divine vengeance, the speaker highlights God's sovereignty and power, contrasting Assyria's arrogance and idolatry with the faithfulness of Judah. The message emphasizes that while God is slow to anger, judgment is inevitable, and that despite temporary suffering, God will ultimately deliver His people and ensure their lasting peace, ultimately demonstrating that God is in control of all nations and their destinies.

The sermon examines the church in Thyatira, with Christ praising their labor, charity, service, faith, and patience while addressing the problem of a woman, likely a leader, who teaches seducing doctrines and practices. It emphasizes the importance of godly living, doing right regardless of difficulty, and valuing God's commendation over human praise. The message warns against tolerating sin and calls for repentance, promising power over nations and the morning star to those who overcome, ultimately urging listeners to heed the Spirit's message and strive for a life pleasing to God.

The sermon explores the concept of God's predetermined plan for salvation through Jesus Christ, emphasizing that His sacrifice was not an afterthought but an eternal decree established before the creation of the world. Drawing from passages in 1 Peter and 1 Corinthians, the message highlights the mystery of God's foreknowledge and sovereignty, asserting that while humanity possesses free will, God remains all-knowing and unaffected by human failure, ultimately revealing Christ as the source of wisdom, righteousness, and redemption for all who believe.

The study explores the life and ministry of Isaiah, emphasizing his prophetic role as a messenger of God's word to Judah and Israel. It examines Isaiah's background, including his name's significance, family connections, and the commissioning he received after witnessing God's glory in a profound vision. The discussion highlights Isaiah's prophetic pronouncements concerning both judgment and comfort, particularly his foretelling of the coming Messiah and the future kingdom, while also addressing his role as a reformer, denouncing formalism and calling for genuine repentance and righteousness. Ultimately, the message underscores Isaiah's enduring legacy as a theologian and prophet whose words continue to offer insight into God's character and plan for humanity.

The sermon examines the nature of Christ's messages to the seven churches in Asia Minor, emphasizing that the goal is not exhaustive delivery but rather absorption and effectuation in the listener's life. It explores the expectation that Christ has for believers and churches, highlighting the importance of holiness and being a 'peculiar' people—distinct, acquired, and dedicated to God's purposes. Drawing from passages like Revelation 2, 1 Peter, Ephesians, and Hebrews, the message underscores the necessity of strength, steadfastness, and evangelism, while acknowledging that chastening, though initially painful, ultimately yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness and facilitates conformity to Christ's character.

The sermon explores the concept of propitiation, emphasizing that it's a central theological theme rooted in Old Testament practices like the Day of Atonement and ultimately fulfilled through the sacrifice of Christ. Drawing from passages in Leviticus and Romans, the message clarifies that propitiation signifies not only appeasing God's wrath but also reconciling humanity to Him, a work accomplished solely through faith in Christ's atoning blood. The preacher underscores that while God's grace provides the means of reconciliation, it is through belief in Jesus' sacrifice that individuals can experience forgiveness and be restored to a relationship with God, highlighting the importance of faith as the conduit for divine grace.

The sermon examines the church at Pergamos, highlighting its precarious position amidst pervasive paganism and the infiltration of false teachings like those of Balaam and the Nicolaitans. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining biblical fidelity, resisting worldly compromise, and diligently examining the doctrines being taught, as the church's obedience to Christ is paramount. The message ultimately calls for repentance and a sensitive response to spiritual correction.

The sermon emphasizes the profound significance of Christ's blood as the cornerstone of salvation, drawing from passages in Leviticus and Colossians to illustrate its power. It explores the theological themes of atonement, redemption, and cleansing, highlighting the blood's innocence, incorruptibility, and incomparable value as a life-giving and purifying force. The preacher underscores the blood's ability to deliver from darkness, restore wholeness, and ultimately provide eternal life, urging listeners to recognize its essential role in faith and to embrace its transformative power.

The sermon explores the prophetic ministry of Micah, who denounced the spiritual depravity and social injustice prevalent in both Israel and Judah during a period of political instability. Examining Micah's message, the sermon highlights his call for ethical righteousness, emphasizing the importance of justice, mercy, and humility as essential components of a right relationship with God. Ultimately, the sermon underscores Micah's conviction that true hope lies in the coming Messiah, whose reign will bring lasting peace and forgiveness, and whose return will usher in an era of divine justice and eternal kingdom.

Bro. Jon preached this message after updating our Church about their missionary endeavors in Taiwan.

Video for Taiwan Missionaries Jon and April Flowers and family followed by a Question and Answer period before the evening message.

Devotional Message before celebrating Pastor's 17th Anniversary as Pastor of Central Baptist Church.

This was spoken at a Memorial Service at our Church for a 90-year-old member of our congregation who died.

Bro. Mike Payton preaching for Pastor Thrower who was in Tennessee attending his granddaughter's high school graduation.

Bro. Mike Payton preaching for Pastor Thrower who was out of town attending his granddaughter's high school graduation.

Bro. Mike Payton preaching for Pastor Thrower who was out of town for his granddaughter's high school graduation.

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