Sermons
Explore the Bible
An in-depth look at lessons from the curriculum, Explore the Bible
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November 28, 2021
Restoration
- Speaker: Scott Knox
- Scripture: Philemon 1-21
Rethinking our identity and who is in control of our life and how we can restore our thinking to build a successful ministry that will honor God.
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November 21, 2021
The Gospel and Relationships
- Speaker: Tony Richmond
- Scripture: Colossians 3:18-4:6
Believers live and relate differently as a result of the gospel.
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November 14, 2021
The Gospel Lived
- Speaker: Tyler Sulfridge
- Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17
Believers are to reflect Christlike character in their daily lives.
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November 7, 2021
The Gospel's Freedom
- Speaker: Lawrence Duhon
- Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23
The gospel gives believers the freedom to live a God-honoring life.
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October 31, 2021
The Gospel's Forgiveness
- Speaker: Gregory Baines
- Scripture: Colossians 2:4-15
Forgiveness of sin is found only through faith in Jesus.
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October 24, 2021
The Gospel's Goal
- Speaker: Keith Sanders
- Scripture: Colossians 1:24-2:3
Spiritual transformation is the goal of the gospel.
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October 17, 2021
The Gospel's Power
- Speaker: Gregory Baines
- Scripture: Colossians 1:9-23
The power of the gospel frees us from sin and Satan's control.
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October 10, 2021
Joy and Contentment
- Speaker: Scott Knox
- Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20
Believers find joyous contentment in God's eternal presence.
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October 3, 2021
Joy Through Peace
- Speaker: Christopher Parker
- Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9
Believers find joyous peace through Christ even in the midst of turmoil.
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September 26, 2021
Joy in Knowing Jesus
- Speaker: Matt Perkinson
- Scripture: Philippians 3:8-21
Believers gain joy through knowing Jesus and living in obedience to Him.
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September 19, 2021
Joy Through Humility
- Speaker: Andrew Young
- Scripture: Philippians 2:1-15
Believers find joy through humbly following Christ in all circumstances.
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September 12, 2021
Joy of Adversity
- Speaker: Tyler Sulfridge
- Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26
Believers can face adversity in the joy of knowing the gospel is spread.
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September 5, 2021
Joy in Prayer
- Speaker: Tony Richmond
- Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11
Believers find joy in praying for the spiritual growth of others.
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August 29, 2021
What is Life About?
- Speaker: Andrew Young
- Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14
The wise person fears and obeys God.
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August 22, 2021
Facing Death?
- Speaker: Andrew Young
- Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-10
The wise person gratefully lives all the days he or she is granted.
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August 15, 2021
Where is the Balance?
- Speaker: Matt Perkinson
- Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:11-22
The wise person realizes God offers wisdom to the imperfect.
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August 8, 2021
Why Listen?
- Speaker: Gregory Baines
- Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:13-5:7
The Wise person heeds the warnings gained from past mistakes and godly counselors.
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August 1, 2021
What Time is It?
- Speaker: Tyler Sulfridge
- Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15
The wise person stewards time, realizing God controls all things.
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July 25, 2021
What's the Use?
- Speaker: Tyler Sulfridge
- Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-15; 2:18-26
The wise person seeks to find meaning in life from God.
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July 18, 2021
Dependence Declared
- Speaker: Gregory Baines
- Scripture: Job 42:1-11
God honors those who humbly profess dependence on Him.
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July 11, 2021
Power Displayed
- Speaker: Gregory Baines
- Scripture: Job 40:1-14
God's wisdom and power are unfathomable.
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July 4, 2021
Justice Sought
- Speaker: Lawrence Duhon
- Scripture: Job 36:8-23
God is Just in His treatment of all people.
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June 27, 2021
Wisdom Gained
- Speaker: Chris Parker
- Scripture: Job 28:12-28
God's wisdom is found in fearing and obeying Him.
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June 20, 2021
Redemption Found
- Speaker: Tony Richmond
- Scripture: Job 19:19-29
Believers can trust God to be faithful to them.
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June 13, 2021
Hope Defined
- Speaker: Tony Richmond
- Scripture: Job 14:1-14
Believers find hope for life only in God.
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June 6, 2021
Faith Tested
- Speaker: Lawrence Duhon
- Scripture: Job 1:8-22
Believers show the depth of their faith in adversity.
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May 30, 2021
Commissions
- Speaker: Russ Adams
- Scripture: Luke 24:36-49
Jesus commissioned His followers to proclaim the gospel.
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May 23, 2021
Revealed
- Speaker: Chris Anderson
- Scripture: Luke 24:18-31
Jesus reveals His identity to those seeking Him.
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May 16, 2021
Sacrificed
- Speaker: Kreg Bryant
- Scripture: Luke 23:33-46
Jesus' death provides salvation to all who trust in Him
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May 9, 2021
Denied
- Speaker: Mark Bearden
- Scripture: Luke 22:54-62
Denying Jesus leads to sorrow and guilt.
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May 2, 2021
Willing
- Speaker: Chris Parker
- Scripture: Luke 22:41-53
Jesus willingly submitted to the Father's redemptive plan.
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April 25, 2021
Remembered
- Speaker: Gregory Baines
- Scripture: Luke 22:7-20
Jesus' costly sacrifice should be remembered by believers.
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April 18, 2021
Cornerstone
- Speaker: Logan Faris
- Scripture: Luke 20:9-19
God offers salvation through faith in Jesus alone.
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April 11, 2021
Sinners?
- Speaker: Chris Anderson
- Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
Acceptance awaits those who seek Jesus in repentance.
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April 4, 2021
Resurrected
- Speaker: Jack Gatewood
- Scripture: Luke 23:50 - 24:12
Jesus is the resurrected Savior and Lord
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March 28, 2021
Worshiped
- Speaker: Paul Chastain
- Scripture: Luke 19:29-40
Jesus is worthy of our worship and praise.
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March 21, 2021
Worthy?
- Speaker: Gregory Baines
- Scripture: Luke 18:1-17
God welcomes those who approach Him in humble and simple faith.
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March 14, 2021
Celebrate?
- Speaker: Mark Bearden
- Scripture: Luke 15:20-32
Believers can celebrate God's restoring forgiveness.
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March 7, 2021
Neighbors?
- Speaker: Russ Adams
- Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Believers demonstrate their love for God by extending grace to others.
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February 28, 2021
Unashamed
- Speaker: Jim Flick
- Scripture: Luke 9:18-27
Jesus expects His followers to forsake all else for Him.
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February 21, 2021
Loved
- Speaker: Scott Ferguson
- Scripture: Luke 7:40-50
Jesus saves all who come to Him in faith.
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February 14, 2021
Honoring Marriage
- Speaker: Tony Richmond
- Scripture: Hebrews 13:4
It is God’s will for marriage to be honored. When believers honor marriage the Gospel is publicly portrayed and the church is sanctified.
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February 7, 2021
Forgives
- Speaker: Gregory Baines
- Scripture: Luke 5:17-26
Jesus has the power to forgive sin.
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January 31, 2021
Followed
- Speaker: Gregory Baines
- Scripture: Luke 5:4-11, 27-32
Jesus uses ordinary people with diverse backgrounds in His work.
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January 24, 2021
Rejected
- Speaker: Chris Anderson
- Scripture: Luke 4:16-30
Jesus' offer of salvation will be rejected by some, leading to judgement.
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January 17, 2021
Compassionate
- Speaker: Tony Richmond
- Scripture: Luke 6:27-38
Jesus expects His followers to show compassion and mercy to others.
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January 10, 2021
Prepared
- Speaker: Gregory Baines
- Scripture: Luke 3:7-18
Jesus is the promised Messiah who brings judgement.
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January 3, 2021
Matured
- Speaker: Lawrence Duhon
- Scripture: Luke 2:41-52
Jesus, as the unique Son of God, experienced human life fully and without sin.
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December 27, 2020
Anticipated
- Speaker: Jack Gatewood
- Scripture: Luke 2:25-38
Jesus is the promised Messiah.
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December 20, 2020
Proclaimed
- Speaker: Kreg Bryant
- Scripture: Luke 2:4-19
As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, we are reminded that Jesus brings salvation to all who trust in Him.
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December 13, 2020
Conceived
- Speaker: Dan Hale
- Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
God involves humanity in the redemptive plan of His creation.
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December 6, 2020
Planned
- Speaker: Russ Adams
- Scripture: Luke 1:13-35
God's promises point to His redemptive plan for His creation.
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November 29, 2020
God Restores
- Speaker: Kreg Bryant
- Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25
The one true God promises to restore His creation for His people through faith in His Son.
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November 22, 2020
God Expects
- Speaker: Gregory Baines
- Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12
The one true God is just. He expects His people to demonstrate their faith through right living.
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November 15, 2020
God Justifies
- Speaker: Gregory Baines
- Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12
The One true God is forgiving. He justifies believers by taking their sin on Himself.
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November 8, 2020
God Comforts
- Speaker: Christopher Parker
- Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-13
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The one true God is compassionate; He comforts His people.
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November 1, 2020
God Acts
- Speaker: Christopher Parker
- Scripture: Isaiah 46:3-13
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The one true God is incomparable. He will complete his plan to save His people.
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October 25, 2020
God Renews
- Speaker: Gregory Baines
- Scripture: Isaiah 40:18-31
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God provides strength for those who trust in Him.
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October 18, 2020
God Listens
- Speaker: Andrew Ledbetter
- Scripture: Isaiah 37:14-20, 30-35
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God hears the prayers of His people and acts to fulfill His purposes for them.
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October 11, 2020
God Protects
- Speaker: G.H. Cain
- Scripture: Isaiah 31:1-9
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God is able to protect His people from enemies.
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October 4, 2020
God Saves
- Speaker: Lawrence Duhon
- Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-10
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God's sovereign plan includes providing a way of salvation for those who believe in Him.
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September 27, 2020
God Reigns
- Speaker: Gregory Baines
- Scripture: Isaiah 23:8-18
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God Controls the rise and fall of nations and powers.
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September 13, 2020
God Sends
- Speaker: Darren Knapp
- Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-3
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God calls His people to recognize and declare His sovereign purposes.
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September 6, 2020
God Confronts
- Speaker: Chris Anderson
- Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20
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God confronts His people about the consequences of their actions.
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August 30, 2020
Relational Investment
- Speaker: Andrew Ledbetter
- Scripture: Song of Songs 5:6-16
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Just as a couple must invest in their relationship, believers must also invest in their relationship with God.
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August 23, 2020
Relational Foundations
- Speaker: Russ Adams
- Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15 - 3:5
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God Created humans to be relational, with the greatest relationship being between Him and His people.
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August 16, 2020
Finding Honor
- Speaker: Kreg Bryant
- Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-16, 23-31
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God recognizes those who faithfully demonstrate His wisdom in their lives.
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August 9, 2020
Accepting Discipline
- Speaker: Gregory Baines
- Scripture: Proverbs 29:1-3, 12-20
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God uses discipline from society, family, and others to shape His people.
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August 2, 2020
Staying Sober
- Speaker: Jack Gatewood
- Scripture: Proverbs 22:17 - 24:22
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God expects believers to be good stewards of the bodies He has given them.
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July 26, 2020
Pleasing God
- Speaker: Tyler Sulfridge
- Scripture: Proverbs 15:33–16:11
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God’s people should seek to please Him in their attitudes and actions.
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July 19, 2020
Living Wisely
- Speaker: Lawrence Duhon
- Scripture: Proverbs 10-14
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Following God’s wisdom leads to joy, while failing to do so leads to grief.
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July 12, 2020
Pursuing Wisdom
- Speaker: Jack Gatewood
- Scripture: Proverbs 8-9
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God promises to provide His wisdom to those who search for Him.
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July 5, 2020
Following God's Design
- Speaker: Tony Richmond
- Scripture: Proverbs 5-7
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God expects His people to show His wisdom through sexual purity.
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June 28, 2020
The Choice
- Speaker: Kreg Bryant
- Scripture: Proverbs 4:11-27
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All people have a choice to make: follow God or reject Him.
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June 21, 2020
Compassion Demonstrated
- Speaker: Andrew Ledbetter
- Scripture: Proverbs 3:21-35
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Following God's wisdom is demonstrated in how a person treats others.
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June 14, 2020
Direction Offered
- Speaker: Russ Adams
- Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12
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God provides direction to those who place their trust in Him. Russ Adams looks at Proverbs 2 and 3 in this weeks session in Explore the Bible curriculum.
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June 7, 2020
Charted Waters
- Speaker: Jack Gatewood
- Scripture: Proverbs 1:7-19
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God warns us of the consequences of foolish choices. Jack Gatewood gives us an introduction to the book of Proverbs and shares session 1 from the new study guide for the summer from Explore the Bible.
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May 31, 2020
Reach
- Speaker: Paul Chastain
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Believers must make every effort to share the gospel with everyone. Paul Chastain brings the final lesson of the quarter from the Explore the Bible curriculum.
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May 24, 2020
Accepting
- Speaker: Kreg Bryant
- Scripture: Romans 14:1-12
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Believers should accept and encourage other believers to facilitate unity.
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May 17, 2020
Citizens
- Speaker: Andrew Ledbetter
- Scripture: Romans 13:1-14
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Believers should seek to represent Christ well in their communities and world.
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May 10, 2020
Sacrifices
- Speaker: Scott Ferguson
- Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 9-18
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Believers are to demonstrate Christlike character, living as sacrifices in all they do. Scott Ferguson brings lesson 11, from the Explore the Bible curriculum, to life from the book of Romans.
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May 3, 2020
Mercy
- Speaker: Mack Zimmerman
- Scripture: Luke 11:17-32
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In Romans 11 Paul uses the analogy of grafting branches into the olive tree in order to teach the Gentiles about Israel’s role in God’s plan of salvation. Mack Zimmerman leads us through the study in today’s Explore the Bible lesson.
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April 26, 2020
Saved
- Speaker: Darren Knapp
- Scripture: Romans 10:5-15
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If you confess with you mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in you heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Darren Knapp shares from Romans and his own life how your life can be changed.
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April 19, 2020
Secured
- Speaker: Russ Adams
- Scripture: Romans 8:12-25
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All who accept the gospel have a sure hope for a future as children of God. Russ Adams reviews the first few chapters of Romans, leading us to today's study from Chapter 8.
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April 12, 2020
Raised
- Speaker: Logan Faris
- Scripture: Luke 24:1-12
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Salvation comes through Jesus' death and resurrection. Logan shares the resurrection story from the book of Luke.
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April 5, 2020
Free
- Speaker: Chris Anderson
- Scripture: Romans 6:1-14
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All who accept the gospel find freedom from the guilt of sin.
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March 29, 2020
At Peace
- Speaker: Andrew Ledbetter
- Scripture: Romans 5:1-11
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All who accept the gospel find peace with God
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March 22, 2020
Justified
- Speaker: Kreg Bryant
- Scripture: Romans 3:21 - 4:3
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All who accept the gospel by faith are justified before the Father.
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March 15, 2020
Insufficient
- Speaker: Kreg Bryant
- Scripture: Romans 2:17-29
Kreg Bryant brings the lesson for adult Sunday School classes at FBC Keller for March 15, 2020.