The preaching ministry of Pastor Jesse Watkins, at Friendship Baptist Church of Concord, NC. You can find more information at www.concordfriendship.org.
Friendship Southern Baptist Church
God uses our suffering as a means of sanctification to bring about his glory.
God uses our suffering as a means of sanctification to bring about his glory.
Scripture declares that God will have mercy on whom he decides, and compassion on whom he decides. How is God just in this decision? We answer this question in the sermon from Romans chapter 9.
Scripture declares that God will have mercy on whom he decides, and compassion on whom he decides. How is God just in this decision? We answer this question in the sermon from Romans chapter 9.
In Romans Chapter 9, Apostle Paul discusses the doctrine of election, using the story of Jacob and Esau to illustrate this point. What does God mean by saying, "Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated"? This sermon attempts to answer...
In Romans Chapter 9, Apostle Paul discusses the doctrine of election, using the story of Jacob and Esau to illustrate this point. What does God mean by saying, "Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated"? This sermon attempts to answer that question.
Even when man fails, God still succeeds. The Biblical narrative does not show the lineage of faithful heroes, but the story of a faithful God.
Even when man fails, God still succeeds. The Biblical narrative does not show the lineage of faithful heroes, but the story of a faithful God.
Jesus doesn't win in the end. He has already won now, and because of his victory we fight with a crown.
Jesus doesn't win in the end. He has already won now, and because of his victory we fight with a crown.
What shall we say to these things? This is the response of the Apostle Paul towards the knowledge of God's unstoppable plan for the glorification of his name and of his children. In this message, we are again directed to the sovereignty of God in the salvation of his people, and his plan to create a new heaven and new earth.
What shall we say to these things? This is the response of the Apostle Paul towards the knowledge of God's unstoppable plan for the glorification of his name and of his children. In this message, we are again directed to the sovereignty of God...
God has written a story, that reveals his love and his glory. In this sermon, we examine the sovereignty of God in the salvation of those who believe in him.
God has written a story, that reveals his love and his glory. In this sermon, we examine the sovereignty of God in the salvation of those who believe in him.
The creation experiences futility because it is not yet redeemed. But what about God's people? Shouldn't God's people be experiencing prosperity since we are already redeemed. Listen for the reasons of suffering as we continue through Romans chapter 8.
The creation experiences futility because it is not yet redeemed. But what about God's people? Shouldn't God's people be experiencing prosperity since we are already redeemed. Listen for the reasons of suffering as we continue...
If God's purpose is glory, then why is there so much suffering?
If God's purpose is glory, then why is there so much suffering?
The Christian life is living according to the Spirit, not according to the flesh. How is this accomplished? In this sermon, find out why we as believers are obligated to live according to the Spirit.
The Christian life is living according to the Spirit, not according to the flesh. How is this accomplished? In this sermon, find out why we as believers are obligated to live according to the Spirit.
How much from our finances should be given to the church? Are new testament Christians bound by the Old Covenant law? In this sermon, we examine what it means to live and worship under the covenant of grace.
How much from our finances should be given to the church? Are new testament Christians bound by the Old Covenant law? In this sermon, we examine what it means to live and worship under the covenant of grace.
When the law is preached, it only has one function - and that is to kill the self. The preaching of the law is to not able to bring about holiness. It does not have that ability. But before Christ can bring new life, the law must first bring death. In this message, we examine the Biblical function of the law to bring us to the foot of the Cross.
When the law is preached, it only has one function - and that is to kill the self. The preaching of the law is to not able to bring about holiness. It does not have that ability. But before Christ can bring new life, the law must first bring death...
Do with worship God because of our needs, or do we worship God because of his victory? Why do some worship God with the wrong motives? This sermon examines the reasons for our worship, and the finished work of Jesus Christ.
Do with worship God because of our needs, or do we worship God because of his victory? Why do some worship God with the wrong motives? This sermon examines the reasons for our worship, and the finished work of Jesus Christ.
Many have labeled the preachers of grace as "antinomians", meaning, they consider that the law no longer has value. In this sermon, we examine Apostle Paul's response to the accusers who said he no longer saw the value of the law, as we see the proper value that the law has in pointing us to the finished work of Jesus.
Many have labeled the preachers of grace as "antinomians", meaning, they consider that the law no longer has value. In this sermon, we examine Apostle Paul's response to the accusers who said he no longer saw the value of the law, as...
Why does everyone try to live under law? It's because we don't know what the finished work of Christ has done. When we see the new nature that has been given to us through the Cross, we no longer live under the burden of trying to be good enough.
Why does everyone try to live under law? It's because we don't know what the finished work of Christ has done. When we see the new nature that has been given to us through the Cross, we no longer live under the burden of trying to be good...
The Bible tells us in Roman's 6:14 that we are no under law but under grace. What does this look like in a practical sense when it comes to daily following Christ? In this message, we examine the practical implications of grace and how we are liberated to worship Christ.
The Bible tells us in Roman's 6:14 that we are no under law but under grace. What does this look like in a practical sense when it comes to daily following Christ? In this message, we examine the practical implications of grace and how we are...
Some people think the God of the Old Testament looks different than the God of the New Testament. But they key is, God has progressively revealed his character in such a way to reveal the ultimate nature of his character - and that nature is Jesus Christ.
Some people think the God of the Old Testament looks different than the God of the New Testament. But they key is, God has progressively revealed his character in such a way to reveal the ultimate nature of his character - and that nature is Jesus...
In this message, we look at the imperfect system of the Old Covenant compared to the perfect system of the New Covenant, and why the New Covenant is able to cleanse the conscience of the believer.
In this message, we look at the imperfect system of the Old Covenant compared to the perfect system of the New Covenant, and why the New Covenant is able to cleanse the conscience of the believer.
In this sermon we examine 3 dangerous philosophies that have integrated into the presentation of the Gospel. These philosophies are: humanism, modernism, and hedonism. In conclusion, we examine the authentic presentation of the Gospel and the proper motivation for following Christ.
In this sermon we examine 3 dangerous philosophies that have integrated into the presentation of the Gospel. These philosophies are: humanism, modernism, and hedonism. In conclusion, we examine the authentic presentation of the Gospel and the proper...
The Gospel is not simply Jesus died for sinners. Rather, it is more fully that God died for sinners. This message explains the significance of Jesus being the 2nd Person of the Trinity.
The Gospel is not simply Jesus died for sinners. Rather, it is more fully that God died for sinners. This message explains the significance of Jesus being the 2nd Person of the Trinity.
The key to Christian victory over sin is our understanding of sanctification. Find out in this sermon how the self, the will, and the ego have all been conquered through Christ.
The key to Christian victory over sin is our understanding of sanctification. Find out in this sermon how the self, the will, and the ego have all been conquered through Christ.
What is the cleansing agent of our spiritual baptism which has made us a new creature? In this sermon we examine the death of Christ, our burial with him, and the call to new life IN him.
What is the cleansing agent of our spiritual baptism which has made us a new creature? In this sermon we examine the death of Christ, our burial with him, and the call to new life IN him.
Some people think that preaching big grace is a license to sin? Is this true? This question is answered in today's sermon from Romans 6:1 and 2.
Some people think that preaching big grace is a license to sin? Is this true? This question is answered in today's sermon from Romans 6:1 and 2.
The purpose of the law was to magnify Sin. The purpose of sin is to magnify Grace. And Grace therefore magnifies our Justification through Christ!
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