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FIRST THING'S FIRST...
When someone asks if you're "saved," what do they mean? CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWER
Want to have answered the fundamental questions of salvation? Click HERE for the sermon (both notes and audio) by Pastor Willie J. Byrd who explained it clearly -- given 11 November 1998
Federal, State, Local and Harvest Laws apply... 2 Peter 3:9 says "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise" as man regards them all with, "well it's never happened to me." However, your actions definitely will have reactions. Measure them up against God's "Laws of the Harvest"
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SERMONS BY TOPIC
Basics/Considering Christianity: THE life-changing decision (11)
November 11, 1998: The Fundamental Questions of Salvation -
Becoming "saved": the Greatest Theme in the Bible
April 30, 2000: First-Time Believer -
Wonder what happens when you say "Amen" after being saved?
August 20, 2000: The Believer's Baptism -
Remembering its symbolic and critical importance to you and I
February 9, 2003: Judgment of God -
Not accepting/obeying God means you're already condemned!
December 7, 2003: Miracle of Salvation -
God's Son given to YOU: the greatest gift exchange of all
February 15, 2004: What is the Bible? -
What It is, Where It came from, what It means to your life
February 22, 2004: No Longer I -
If you're saved, your old self has died and Christ literally lives in You
March 21, 2004: Eternal Promise -
Knowing for certain if you're Lost or Saved
October 31, 2004: The Great Discovery -
What it means to be "born again"
April 17, 2005: Under Grace -
When you're saved, you're no longer "under the law" but "under grace"
January 1, 2026: We're not good enough to enter Heaven on our own merits but not too bad to be forgiven and saved - Dispelling the myths on both sides about what it takes to enter Heaven
Faith & Patience: Trusting your future to God--not yourself or man (11)i
July 30, 2000: Victory through Faith -
Your level of faith will determine how your battles go
August 13, 2000: Secret to Becoming Surrendered Saints -
Ask what the Lord would have you do before you act
September 3, 2000: Work of the Word of God -
If you're a believer but running low on faith, this message is for you
September 6, 2000: Conquering our Handicaps -
How you should react to misfortune
November 5, 2000: Sufficiency in our Saviour -
You already have what you need to make it through today
November 29, 2000: 2000 REVIVAL WEEK: DAY 1/5 - Waiting on the LORD -
The Virtue of Patience
February 4, 2001: Live by Faith -
Your KEY to the successful Christian life
June 9, 2002: Enduring with Joy -
Being happy in your time of trouble
February 16, 2003: False Hope -
Put your trust and confidence in God--not men in leadership positions
October 26, 2003: Daily Needs -
Trusting God to meet all your needs for today
June 27, 2004: Trusting the Father's Plan -
Trusting in God's plan for your life--not your own
False Doctrine: Recognizing and Dispelling (3)
March 7, 2004: Dead To Sin -
Man's interpretation/reaction to being freed from sin's power and penalty upon being saved
January 9, 2005: Test the Spirits -
Don't take the teacher at face value--cross-reference his teaching with God's Word
April 6, 2026: Is Jesus God? - Proving Jesus--the Son of God--IS God yet subservient to the Father
Forgetting God and taking grace for granted (6)
April 16, 2000: When the Fear of the Lord Falls -
What happens to you when fall too far away from God
July 9, 2000: Taking God's Grace for Granted -
How we all forget our most precious gift ever given us
July 16, 2000: Thanksgiving -
How grateful are you to God for everything that has ever happened to you?
December 3, 2000: 2000 REVIVAL WEEK: DAY 4/5 - The Saving Power of Jesus Christ -
A grace not earned with money, good works, or your self-righteousness
August 4, 2002: Hard-Working Farmer -
The difference between cheap and costly grace
May 30, 2004: Kneeling Before God -
Remembering our achievements are not by our own strength
Holidays according to the Bible: True meaning vs. world's new meaning (14)
April 23, 2000: The Doctrine of the Resurrection -
Learn the true meaning of Easter Sunday
July 2, 2000: Function of your Freedom -
What was really paid for your price of freedom
November 19, 2000: Giving Thanks Unto GOD -
The true Thanksgiving message
November 22, 2000: History of Thanksgiving -
When were we, as a nation, last thankful?
December 17, 2000: The Gift GOD Gave -
A Christmas present from GOD to us
December 17, 2000: A Christmas Present for Jesus -
Who's most deserving of a present on Christmas?
May 12, 2002: Influence of a Mother -
A Mother's Day message about how spiritually important mothers are
November 24, 2002: One Returned -
Forgetting to thank GOD for answered prayers and blessings
November 24, 2002: The Meaning of Thanksgiving -
Even with our constant disobedience, God wishes to declare us blameless
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Easter Weekend 2003
April 17, 2003: His Only Son -
"Maundy" Thursday's pre-cursor message to the following morning's crucifixion of Jesus Christ
April 18, 2003: Good Friday -
Why the death of God's Son is a "good" day
April 20, 2003: Impact of the Resurrection -
The most important day of observance in the history of the world has the greatest impact on your life
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December 14, 2003: Perfect Timing -
The perfect plan that delivered the perfect Gift at the perfect time
July 4, 2004: True Freedom -
It's about knowing the truths of the Bible--not the freedom of expressing yourself
Hope: Spiritual motivators, rechargers and testimonies (12)
September 10, 2000: Spiritual Suicide -
How you can prevent it--even as a saved Christian
September 10, 2000: Hope--Anchor of the Soul -
How your life drifts without the anchor of Jesus
September 17, 2000: Supplying the Strength for the Saints -
How to increase your spiritual strength
October 29, 2000: Revival and Regeneration -
You either need one or the other and if you're saved, you need revival all the time
November 12, 2000: The Cross that Christ has Called Us to Carry -
A message for those who are weary of the "burdens" they carry
November 19, 2000: Testimonies of Thanks -
A sermon form the congregation
November 30, 2000: 2000 REVIVAL WEEK: DAY 2/5 - How to Have a Merry Heart -
GOD wants you to be cheerful even in the bad times
May 26, 2002: Stirred Up -
Keeping the spiritual fire burning in the midst of the world's activities
February 2, 2003: Ernest Greene -
The testimony of a man; a reflection of Paul the Apostle
March 30, 2003: Resurrection of Jesus Christ -
What your hope is built on
June 20, 2004: Never Lose Heart -
In success and in the midst of failure, pray always, seeking humility, patience and faith
November 14, 2004: Rise from drugs -
Personal testimony from pastor Dr. Ted Stone and his student, Phil
"How God equips you for duty: tools and talents given you to teach others (15)
April 26, 2000: The Father's Business -
It's a job you're obligated to do. Did you know you had it?
June 4, 2000: God's Toolbox -
God would rather use weak, meek, world-hated tools like you and I instead of strong leaders and wise scientists. Find out why!
June 25, 2000: Sir, we would see Jesus -
The lost seek something they can't see or describe. Can you help them to see?
June 25, 2000: To the ends of the earth -
All mankind is charged with the task of taking the Word of God to those who have it not. To which end of the earth will you consider?
July 2, 2000: Arise and Go -
How you should react to a command from the Lord
July 19, 2000: Lord, what will Thou have me do? -
Don't pray for what you want for you but what He wants for you
July 23, 2000: Readiness -
Have you prepared yourself for THE imminent moment?
July 12, 2000: Caring for the Church of Christ -
This isn't about a building. It's about the members inside.
August 2, 2000: 2000 FAITH PROMISE MISSIONS CONFERENCE: DAY 1/4 -
"The Reason to Give"
August 3, 2000: 2000 FAITH PROMISE MISSIONS CONFERENCE: DAY 2/4 -
"The Gift of Giving"
August 9, 2000: How to get Proper Directions -
God has issued you a roadmap to life
October 8, 2000: Message of God's Ministers -
What and how to tell others about the Gospel
October 15, 2000: Obedience is Better -
What GOD REALLY wants from you
December 8, 2002: Mighty God -
How the unstoppable being of the universe works through man
May 11, 2003: Mediator and Surety of the New Covenent -
Blessings and Spiritual Fortunes today's Christians aren't aware they have (Lakewood Baptist Church, Sumter, South Carolina)
Leadership: Church positions, role models and the spiritual compass (14)
June 18, 2000: The Measure of a Man -
Today, husbands aren't acting like they should be. Learn to act like the one God intended.
June 18, 2000: The Measure of a Man (part 2) -
Is your blueprint for "father" the same as the one drawn up by God?
July 5, 2000: Time to Transform into Teachers -
Sitting in Sunday church is not supposed to be a "listen and leave" affair
September 13, 2000: Command Performance -
Don't just be a hearer but a "doer" of the word
October 4, 2000: Calling of a Christian -
You are either a manager or minister
October 8, 2000: Calling of a Christian II -
Your aim as a steward (manager)
September 20, 2000: Conscience and Convictions of a Christian -
What our personal system of "right" and "wrong" should be based on
December 10, 2000: Conclusions of a Constrained Christian -
We Christians need to be bold and judge!
April 28, 2002: Qualifications of Deacons -
The rules according to GOD--not man
June 2, 2002: Not Ashamed of the Gospel -
Loving, believing and proclaiming not only GOD but those who are a testimony to Him
November 10, 2002: Reaching Out to the Left Out -
Believers must take the initiative to reach the lost--not wait on God to send them
May 25, 2003: Role Model -
Comparing who's the most influential person in the world
September 7, 2003: Quick to Listen -
The Bible says a wise man is quick to listen and slow to speak and be angered
August 15, 2004: Be an Ephesians Christian -
Imparting God's Word to others can be done in a variety of flavors
The Marriage Triangle: you, spouse, God (1)
February 13, 2005: Principles of Marriage -
Biblical foundations that guarantee marital success
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Peace, rest and relaxation: How to find the impossible (3)
June 28, 2000: Rest in the Lord -
Find your desires are fulfilled by "resting" in the Lord.
July 9, 2000: Pursuit of Perfect Peace -
Better than any inner peace conceived by man
April 25, 2004: Life is Easy -
The world's secret to success/relief is complicated and uncertain; Jesus' is a one-step guarantee
Power of Prayer(4)
August 27, 2000: Praying for your Preacher -
Your preacher cannot effectively preach without your prayer
December 1, 2000: 2000 REVIVAL WEEK: DAY 3/5 - The Proper Place of Worship -
Why you should always pray "at Jesus' feet"
September 29, 2002: Prayer for All the Saints -
Prayer's purpose and how to effectively pray
August 30, 2003: Power in Prayer -
You will get the desires of your heart--ON CONDITION
Prioritizing your life: going for God's prize or the world? (11)
May 5, 2002: The Will of GOD -
Prioritizing your career and your calling
July 21, 2002: Greed -
GOD, not earthly possessions, is life
September 1, 2002: Endurance For a Reason -
To live for yourself is "vain glory;" to live for others is everything
October 6, 2002: Accurate Handle -
Do you have a handle on your life's priorities considering your coming Day of Judgment?
September 21, 2003: Keeping His Commandments -
It's God's commandment of love and not the earthly laws of man that matter
January 5, 2003: Blessings -
It's not about getting what you desire--it's about God working through you
January 25, 2004: My Message is Not About Me -
Your Duty is to Take Care of #1: God--not yourself
March 14, 2004: Aim High -
When you became saved, your new life's daily focus is Heaven, not Earth
May 9, 2004: Importance of Family -
Your first and primary duty in life is to your family
August 1, 2004: Diligent to be Ready -
In serving God, you justify your faith and prepare yourself for Judgment Day
January 30, 2005: Do You Have Jesus? -
Having world-class accomplishments and health are temporal; Having Jesus is forever
Self-examination and keeping spiritually clean (10)
April 23, 2000: Communion with a conscience -
Are you qualified to take part in Communion? Did you know you might not be? Read on!
June 11, 2000: The Cleaning of a Christian -
If you walk in this world, no matter how faithful you are and how well you follow God's rules, you will get dirty! Find out out to stay clean as much as possible
October 1, 2000: Cleaning the Conscience & Correcting the Convictions of a Christian -
Conscience and Convictions, part II
October 1, 2000: Conscience and Convictions of a Christian, part III -
True examples we can learn from
October 29, 2000: Purifying of a Peculiar People -
Your past, your present, what your future should be
November 5, 2000: Sewing of the Spiritual Seed -
You're either planting spiritual or evil seeds every day of your life
February 4, 2001: How much do you know of Jesus Christ? -
A self-inspection of how much intimately you know your Saviour
October 27, 2002: Vessel of Honor -
Being clean within results in being clean without and ready for God's use
January 11, 2004: "Good" Works! -
Receiving injustices/unkindness from others: does repaying in good really work?
May 4, 2026: King Solomon's assessment of a value-lived life -
Separating what makes a value- versus vanity-lived life, according to the book of Ecclesiastes
Spiritual growth: Emulating and "conforming to the image of" Christ (23)
June 14, 2000: Growing in Grace -
Just as you grow physically and mentally, are you growing spiritually?
June 21, 2000: Exercising our Senses -
Did you know you have more than the standard five senses of the body?
July 16, 2000: Crucified with Christ -
The solution to "fixing" the church
August 4, 2000: 2000 FAITH PROMISE MISSIONS CONFERENCE: DAY 3/4 -
"Your Heelprints"
August 16, 2000: Continuing to Grow in Grace -
An area where you can't experience enough!
August 20, 2000: Worthy Walk of the Believer -
How you should walk like the Lord does
August 30, 2000: Contentment Through Conquest -
Doing all things through Christ
September 27, 2000: Working of the Word -
How reading the bible will effectually work you
October 15, 2000: Fruit Bearing -
God's directive that you should bear fruit
November 26, 2000: Four Things Jesus Taught Peter About Commitment -
How your commitment to GOD should be defined
December 3, 2000: 2000 REVIVAL WEEK: DAY 5/5 - Are you Displaying Heaven's Attitude? -
Are you "going against the grain" like Christ did?
January 7, 2001: Enrichment and Enhancement -
How to enrich your life and your church
January 21, 2001: Do You Have a Good Name? -
Do you own what's more valuable than gold itself?
January 28, 2001: Finding and Keeping the Fullness -
How you can find and stay in the Light
February 18, 2001: Hindrances to Christian Growth and Maturity -
Warning signs to alert you of stunted Christian growth
December 1, 2002: The Laws of the Harvest -
Summary of the Seven, Elaboration of the Third
February 23, 2003: True Repentence -
The nature of taking our sin seriously
March 16, 2003: Christian Conduct -
God's expectations of our life
March 28, 2004: Wisdom and Power of the Cross -
Knowledge and power come from Christ--not from man
August 8, 2004: The Goal of Instruction -
To love others; have a good conscience; develop a sincere faith
August 22, 2004: Meditation Leads To Carefulness -
Carefully responding vs. fearfully reacting to life's circumstances
October 10, 2004: Your Greatest Ability -
The most effective thing you can do in your life
January 16, 2005: GOD Is Love -
To be truly a Christian is to demonstrate love as God does
Spiritual warfare for souls: church strategy, damage report and how to arm yourself (17)
July 30, 2000: The Missing Element -
Why the church is losing battles in the world of today
August 6, 2000: 2000 FAITH PROMISE MISSIONS CONFERENCE: DAY 4/4 - Evening -
"The Second Line"
August 13, 2000: Pulling Together with Power -
We need you as a team player in our spritual Tug-o-War
August 23, 2000: I Am Not Ashamed -
You should be proud to publicly proclaim Jesus just as He did you
September 3, 2000: Laboring Together with our Lord -
So much to harvest and we don't have enough help!
October 18, 2000: Defining the Doctrine of the Justification of Faith -
Conquering today's false doctrine - Part 1: The Greeting
October 25, 2000: Defining the Doctrine of the Justification of Faith -
Conquering today's false doctrine - Part 2: The Greeting
November 1, 2000: Defining the Doctrine of the Justification of Faith -
Conquering today's false doctrine - Part 3
November 8, 2000: Defining the Doctrine of the Justification of Faith -
Conquering today's false doctrine - Part 4
November 12, 2000: The Will of GOD for the Church -
What your church charter should be
November 15, 2000: Defining the Doctrine of the Justification of Faith -
Conquering today's false doctrine - Part 5
December 6, 2000: Defining the Doctrine of the Justification of Faith -
Conquering today's false doctrine - Part 6
January 7, 2001: How to Kill a Church Without Trying -
Your preventive maintenance course
September 9, 2001: Absolute Assurance -
Having the knowledge of eternal life and to confront others' philosophies
March 9, 2003: No Fear -
Times of war are not times of fear for believers
May 28, 2000: Understanding God's Love -
There's a right way and wrong way to love
October 24, 2004: Antichrist is Never a Threat -
Only the saved are protected from him and know his characteristics and tactics
The Final Days: knowing how this world ends today (5)
February 25, 2001: Conventions of the Second Coming -
Using the past to determine the future
October 13, 2002: Don't Fear the Future -
The saved in Christ already know their future--tomorrow through eternity
April 13, 2003: Future City -
Leaving your city for the Heavenly City, today
October 12, 2003: Kingdom Of God -
Comparing earthly kingdoms to God's Coming Kingdom
November 30, 2003: He is Coming -
Preparing for the Lord's any-moment return
March 2, 2026: Specific signs of the end times and our accountability in it - How to act and react to wars that "must come to pass," global crises and the decline of love
The world according to God: Answering the question, "why did this have to happen?" (4)
April 17, 2002: Works of the Holy Spirit -
Why it was better for Jesus to return to Heaven than stay on earth
May 18, 2003: For Good -
How events perceived by man as bad really end as good
September 7, 2003: True Purpose -
All things--good and bad--in your life ultimately have a good outcome IF you abide in God
October 19, 2003: His Will Be Done -
Understanding why His plan for you is better than your own--even if it means bad things happen
Your personal relationship with God: His provisions & promises, your needs & desires, worship & glorification (13)
July 23, 2000: God's Promise of Provisions -
If you look to God before tacking your problem, you'll get more than you ask for
July 26, 2000: Coming Closer to Christ our Savior -
How you can have the closest, clearest relationship with your Lord
August 6, 2000: 2000 FAITH PROMISE MISSIONS CONFERENCE: DAY 4/4 - Morning -
"Come to Jesus"
August 27, 2000: Living your Life in the Love of the Lord -
How your life is not dull and repetitive when Christ's love is involved
September 17, 2000: Lifting up our Lord -
Do you do this in all you do?
September 24, 2000: Worship Pleasing to God -
How you can worship God the RIGHT way
November 26, 2000: Clay in the Potter's Hands -
How GOD wants to mold you
June 8, 2003: Temptation in Victory -
When you win, do you accept the glory from your friends or do you give the credit to God?
July 20, 2003: The Vine and its Branches -
An illustration of the connection between God and You
November 9, 2003: Giving Thanks -
An impromptu, Pre-Thanksgiving Message on What Specifically to be Thankful For
November 23, 2003: I Know -
Confidence in Christ: a "Who you know--not what you know" concept
May 23, 2004: Sincerely Serving God -
Our relationship with God is not to be casual; our devotion not less than 100%
February 2, 2026: The meaning of life, our purpose in it, and what happens when we die - Easy answers for the three toughest questions in life
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