Ivy Creek Baptist Church Sermons

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:    Acts 9:23-30   SERMON IN A SENTENCE God prepares us by using every tool at His disposal to make us into humble servants who are increasingly surrendered to the lordship of Jesus. SERMON OUTLINE _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ The post Servant School first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:    Acts 9:1-22    SERMON IN A SENTENCE The grace of God can transform any transgressor, save any sinner, and redeem any wretch.   SERMON OUTLINE He was determined and driven to destroy Christ's disciples. He was surprised and suddenly stopped by the Savior. He was conquered, converted, and completely changed. He found family in his former foes. He preached and proclaimed the One he had previously persecuted. The post Converted! Transformed! Changed! first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:    Acts 8:26-40        SERMON IN A SENTENCE God sometimes leads us into puzzling situations so we can point others, who may be very different from us, to our one commonality – our absolute need of the gospel of Jesus. SERMON OUTLINE A Puzzling Mission A Planned Meeting A Pointed Message A Powerful Miracle The post Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6. Sermon Titled: What? Why? How? Sermon in a Sentence: As believers, our ministry is to proclaim the gospel Jesus from a heart of compassion and a life of service. The post What? Why? How? first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #11 from the Series Titled: Acts: The Advance of the Gospel Scripture: Acts 8:1-8. Sermon Titled: Putting the Pain of Your Past into Proper Perspective Sermon in a Sentence: When viewed from the proper perspective of faith, our past pain (both endured and inflicted upon others) can be used by God to magnify His grace and display His glory. The post Putting the Pain of Your Past into Proper Perspective first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon Title: 3 Signs You Are A Doer of the Implanted Word of God Sermon By: Dr. Scott Sullivan The post 3 Signs You Are A Doer of the Implanted Word of God first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon Title: 5 Foundation Stones of Growing Disciples Sermon By: Dr. Scott Sullivan The post 5 Foundation Stones of Growing Disciples first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Scripture: James 1:1-12. Sermon Titled: Joy in the Journey Sermon in a Sentence: We must find pure joy in the journey we are on because we know that God uses trials to build in us a faith that will become mature and complete and we have a promise that our perseverance will be rewarded greatly and eternally. The post Joy in the Journey first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #10 from the Series Titled: Acts: The Advance of the Gospel Scripture: Acts 6:8-8:3. Sermon Series: Acts: The Advance of the Gospel Sermon in a Sentence: When we trust in Jesus, pattern our lives after Him, and testify of Him, while we can expect to be treated as He was treated and suffer as He suffered, we nevertheless can be confident that when we close our eyes in death, we will open them to see our glorified Savior welcoming us home. The post Stephen: The First Christian Martyr first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-25:30. Sermon Titled: Are you Prepared? Sermon in a Sentence: Be it at the end of the age or the end of our lives, we must prepare ourselves to meet the Lord by living watchful, faithful, ready, and fruitful lives, because we will be judged by Him. The post Are you Prepared? first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #9 from the Series Titled: Acts: The Advance of the Gospel Scripture: Acts 6:1-7. Sermon Titled: Growing Pains Sermon in a Sentence: Growing pains can become occasions for growth when priorities are safeguarded, and ministry is shared. The post Growing Pains first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #8 from the Series Titled: Acts: The Advance of the Gospel Scripture: Acts 2:42-47. Sermon Titled: The Characteristics of a Spirit-Filled Church Sermon in a Sentence: A Spirit-filled church will be made up of Spirit-filled believers who are passionate about studying the Bible, sharing with one another, telling others about Jesus, and worshiping together by joyfully and reverently remembering what Christ has done for them. The post Living Your Best Life first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #7 from the Series Titled: Acts: The Advance of the Gospel Scripture: Acts 4:32-5:11. Sermon Titled: Contrasts Within the Church Sermon in a Sentence: A healthy fear of our Holy God will keep us from hypocrisy and greed so that by His grace we remain a united, generous community that is devoted to the Lord and to one another. The post Contrasts Within the Church first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #6 from the Series Titled: Acts: The Advance of the Gospel Scripture: Acts 4:1-31. Sermon Titled: Fearlessness in the Face of Furious Firepower Sermon in a Sentence: Rather than responding with timidity and fear, when faced with opposition and persecution the Holy Spirit empowers us to boldly proclaim that Jesus alone saves. The post Fearlessness in the Face of Furious Firepower first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #5 from the Series Titled: Acts: The Advance of the Gospel Scripture: Acts 3:1 – 4:4. Sermon Titled: A Lame Excuse for a Sermon Sermon in a Sentence: Because Jesus brings complete healing to those who repent and turn to Him in faith, broken, hopeless, and spiritually lame sinners like us have every reason to leap for joy and praise God. The post A Lame Excuse for a Sermon first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #4 from the Series Titled: Acts: The Advance of the Gospel Scripture: Acts 2:42-47. Sermon Titled: The Characteristics of a Spirit-Filled Church Sermon in a Sentence: A Spirit-filled church will be made up of Spirit-filled believers who are passionate about studying the Bible, sharing with one another, telling others about Jesus, and worshiping together by joyfully and reverently remembering what Christ has done for them. The post The Characteristics of a Spirit-Filled Church first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #3 from the Series Titled: Acts: The Advance of the Gospel Scripture: Acts 2:1-41. Sermon Titled: Pentecostal Power Sermon in a Sentence: The day of Pentecost marks the unleashing of the Holy Spirit who empowers believers to testify to the person and work of Jesus Christ and the salvation He offers to all who will repent and believe in Him. The post Pentecostal Power first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #2 from the Series Titled: Acts: The Advance of the Gospel Scripture: Acts 1:8-26. Sermon Titled: What to Do While You Wait on God's Green Light Sermon in a Sentence: As we wait for God's green light, rather than passively wasting our time in idleness, we must engage in purposeful prayer, study His Word, and pursue His will. The post What to Do While You Wait on God's Green Light first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #1 from the Series Titled: Acts: The Advance of the Gospel Scripture: Acts 1:1-8. Sermon Titled: The Church's Mission Sermon in a Sentence: As we wait for our Lord's return, the church's mission is to lean on the power of the Holy Spirit as we engage in the world-wide witness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The post The Church's Mission first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Easter Sunday Morning – 2022 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26. Sermon Titled: The Good News of Christ's Death and Resurrection Sermon in a Sentence: Sin is destroyed, death is defeated, and our victory is secured by the death and resurrection of Christ. The post The Good News of Christ's Death and Resurrection first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #8 from the Series Titled: Signs Revealing the Person of Jesus Scripture: John 11:1-44. Sermon Titled: Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead Sermon in a Sentence: Through His substitutionary death and victorious resurrection, Jesus brings glory to His Father and life to the spiritually dead who believe in Him. The post Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Scripture: 1 Samual 15. Sermon Titled: The Fall of Saul Sermon in a Sentence: The Fall of Saul should be a warning sign to all that the LORD demands obedience and wants our lives to be living sacrifices which emulate the life of the King of Kings, Christ Jesus. The post The Fall of Saul first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #7 from the Series Titled: Signs Revealing the Person of Jesus Scripture: John 9:1-41. Sermon Titled: Jesus Heals the Man Blind from Birth Sermon in a Sentence: Jesus the “Sent One” gives sight to the blind who respond to Him by faith; but those who reject Him remain in their darkness to their utter doom. The post Jesus Heals the Man Blind from Birth first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #6 from the Series Titled: Signs Revealing the Person of Jesus Scripture: John 5:1-18. Sermon Titled: Jesus Walks on the Water Sermon in a Sentence: Even though we will encounter storms in our lives, we must look to Jesus and rejoice in His glory because He is strong, and He will carry us through the storms. The post Jesus Walks on the Water first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #5 from the Series Titled: Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand Scripture: John 5:1-15. Sermon Titled: Jesus is the all-sufficient One who uses inadequate people who surrender their insufficient resources to accomplish what appears to be impossible. The post Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #4 from the Series Titled: Signs Revealing the Person of Jesus Scripture: John 5:1-18. Sermon Titled: Jesus Heals the Man by the Pool of Bethesda Sermon in a Sentence: The only hope for sin-sick sinners like you and me is that Jesus Christ gave His life so that we might be healed, forgiven, and set free. The post Jesus Heals the Man by the Pool of Bethesda first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #3 from the Series Titled: Signs Revealing the Person of Jesus Scripture: John 4:43-54. Sermon Titled: Jesus Heals the Nobleman's Son Sermon in a Sentence: Our interest in Jesus must move past superficial and self-centered motivations to a faith that sees Him for who He truly is – the Christ, the Savior of the world. The post Jesus Heals the Nobleman's Son first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #2 from the Series Titled: Signs Revealing the Person of Jesus Scripture: John 2:13-22. Sermon Titled: Jesus Cleanses the Temple Sermon in a Sentence: Because He purchased our freedom through His sacrificial death and resurrection, we must believe in Jesus and worship Him in spirit and in truth. The post Jesus Cleanses the Temple first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #1 from the Series Titled: Signs Revealing the Person of Jesus Scripture: John 2:1-11. Sermon Titled: Jesus Turns Water into Wine Sermon in a Sentence: We should believe in Jesus, follow Him, and rejoice in His glory because He makes all things new. The post Jesus Turns Water into Wine first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35. Sermon Titled: The Demands of Discipleship Sermon in a Sentence: The demands of genuine Christian discipleship are high, but absolutely worth it. The post The Demands of Discipleship first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24. Sermon Titled: The Invitation to the Great Banquet Sermon in a Sentence: Those who are self-assured and preoccupied with their own lives will miss out on God's great banquet; but those who recognize their own inadequacies and unworthiness, and accept God's gracious invitation will feast in His kingdom forever. The post The Invitation to the Great Banquet first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Scripture: Revelation 22:6-21. Sermon Titled: Lasting Responses to the Last Words Sermon in a Sentence: The reality of heaven, the return of Christ, and the reliability of God's Word necessitate that we respond in faith and live obedient, worshipful, holy lives that count on God's grace. The post Lasting Responses to the Last Words first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5. Sermon Titled: A View From the Throne: Paradise Restored Sermon in a Sentence: Even with all the wonderful things that we have learned, and all that we wish we could know, it is the prospect of eternal fellowship with the Savior who loves us and died for us that gives heaven its greatest meaning. The post A View From the Throne: Paradise Restored first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-27. Sermon Titled: Viewing Our Heavenly Home Sermon in a Sentence: The real treasure of heaven is not the things that our sinful hearts naturally gravitate toward here on earth, but rather the unobstructed, unfettered, unrestricted access to God that comes only through faith in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ and Him alone. The post Viewing Our Heavenly Home first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8. Sermon Titled: All Things Made New Sermon in a Sentence: The dawning of the New Year reminds believers that we have a new heaven and new earth to look forward to where we will live in God's presence and be satisfied by His pleasures forever. The post All Things Made New first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11. Sermon Titled: Emmanuel, God with Us! Sermon in a Sentence: For such a long time Jesus seemed so far away but because of His humbleness, obedience and eternal vision, He heard our prayers and came 2,000 years ago to stay and now it is up to us to go and tell of His glorious sacrifice He made for His people. The post Emmanuel, God with Us! first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12. Sermon Titled: Three Responses to Christ the King Sermon in a Sentence: Wise men, women, boys, and girls will respond to Christ the King by receiving His gift of salvation and devoting their lives completely to Him. The post Three Responses to Christ the King first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7. Sermon Titled: Change Brought About By a Child Sermon in a Sentence: At Christmas we celebrate the birth of a Child who changes everything. The post Change Brought About By a Child first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Scripture: John 1:1-18. Sermon Titled: The Condescension of Christ at Christmas Sermon in a Sentence: The incredible thing about the condescension of Christ at Christmas is that God took on human flesh to die on Calvary's cross because we matter to Him. The post The Condescension of Christ at Christmas first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-7. Sermon Titled: Christmas According to Christ Sermon in a Sentence: The Christmas story according to Christ is that as the eternal Son of God, He joyfully became flesh and blood to fulfill the will of His Father by dying as the perfect, once-and-for-all sacrifice for sinners like us. The post Christmas According to Christ first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:  Acts 27:35-36     SERMON IN A SENTENCE When we go through the storms of life, we behave most like Christians when we honestly acknowledge the storms and actively, boldly, and confidently thank God in the midst of them. The post A Stormy Thanksgiving first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Psalm 100, Thanksgiving 2021 The post Psalm 100, A Psalm of Thanksgiving first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50. Sermon Titled: Yearning or Yawning Sermon in a Sentence: The greater we sense the magnitude of our debt and the immensity of God's grace, the greater our desire will be to demonstrate our love and gratitude for Him in return. The post Yearning or Yawning first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Scripture: Galatians 6:10. Sermon Titled: Bearing and Sharing Sermon in a Sentence: The spiritual life is not designed to be lived in private for the benefit of ourselves alone, but rather in community where we bear with one another and share with one another. The post Bearing and Sharing first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #11 in the Series: Who Are We? A Study in Philippians Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23. Sermon Titled: The Priority of Gospel Partnership Sermon in a Sentence: When gospel partnership becomes our top priority, we will invest today's resources in eternity through compassionate, consistent, and sacrificial giving that trusts God to meet all our present needs. The post The Priority of Gospel Partnership first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #10 in the Series: Who Are We? A Study in Philippians Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13. Sermon Titled: Are You Satisfied? Sermon in a Sentence: “Joyful satisfaction” necessitates learning a “regardless contentment” that is rooted in a “Christ-centered confidence.” The post Are You Satisfied? first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #9 in the Series: Who Are We? A Study in Philippians Scripture: Philippians 3:12-4:1. Sermon Titled: Dealing with Disputes and Difficulties Sermon in a Sentence: It is only as we allow our minds to reflect upon Christ and the truth of His Word and live in obedience to that truth that our responses and relationships will emulate those of Christ and bring His joy and peace into our lives. The post Dealing with Disputes and Difficulties first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #8 in the Series: Who Are We? A Study in Philippians Scripture: Philippians 3:12-4:1. Sermon Titled: Pressing Forward While Standing Firm Sermon in a Sentence: Becoming spiritually mature demands pressing forward in your commitment to become more and more like Christ while also standing firm in the truth of the gospel. The post Pressing Forward While Standing Firm first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #7 in the Series: Who Are We? A Study in Philippians Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11. Sermon Titled: A Life That Counts for the Glory of God Sermon in a Sentence: A life that counts for the glory of God will abandon the pursuit of worthless things that only drive us farther away from Him and will treasure Christ above everything else in this world. The post A Life That Counts for the Glory of God first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #6 in the Series: Who Are We? A Study in Philippians Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30. Sermon Titled: We Are a “Servant-Hearted” Family Sermon in a Sentence: Members of a “You-All,” “Gospel-First” family will seek to cultivate servants' hearts. The post We Are a “Servant-Hearted” Family first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.

Sermon #5 in the Series: Who Are We? A Study in Philippians Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18. Sermon Titled: A Spiritual Workout Plan Sermon in a Sentence: As members of this “You-All,” “Gospel-First” family of believers, we must live peaceful, holy, and upright lives that serve as examples for others to follow and cause us to live lives full of joy. The post A Spiritual Workout Plan first appeared on Ivy Creek Baptist Church.