Where Are the Nine? Luke 17:11-19 (Nov.4,2007) In a few weeks multitudes of people all around the world will sit down with family and celebrate the holiday know as Thanksgiving. But I wonder how much thanksgiving there will be?   more...

Love: A Matter of Life and Death I John 3:5-18   more...

Ways That God Shows His Love Ephesians 2:4-10 - Aug. 5, 2007   more...

Jesus is Greater Matthew 12:41-42 He is referring to Himself, the Son of God. As we think of this today, I am reminded of four areas in which Jesus is greater.   more...

If They Believe not the Bible Luke 16:19-31 -4/15/2007 One of the tragedies of this day and age is unbelief in the Bible and not accepting it as the rule of faith and practice for our homes, our life, and churches.   more...

How Do You Forget? -03/18/07 . Reconciliation is the Proof that forgiveness has been Given and Accepted   more...

What We Need For Life - March 11, 2007 II Peter 1:3 LIFE is at its best when we give Jesus Christ the Title Deed to our life.   more...

Who is Jesus Christ? - Feb. 11, 2007 The "success" of the early church can be summed up in these words Their success was not based on programs, plans, or promotions.   more...

"JESUS, THE WAY" - Feb. 4, 2007 1. As we begin this series of studies, ask yourself these questions... a. Do you have problems? b. Are you confused in things pertaining to life itself? c. Do you feel lost, with a sense of despair?   more...

"THE FRIEND OF SINNERS" Sermon 2 of Who is Jesus The Pharisees were repulsed by the ministry of Jesus so much they cast names of dispersion upon Him in hopes of discouraging the people and His disciples from following after Him. Perhaps the most demeaning name they could call Him was, "A friend of Sinners."   more...

"Who Is He?"(Who Is Jesus Series - 1) Matthew 16:13-17 Follow, Follow! I would follow Jesus! Anywhere, Everywhere, I would follow on! In the believers heart it is not a question of following Jesus. The real question is which Jesus are you going to follow?   more...

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS –Dec. 28,, 2006 We yearn for home. A. "I'll Be Home For Christmas," popular with soldiers & students. 1) To some it is a Lonely time. (I remember one year Joy and I was living in N.M…, we decided that we would not go home for Christmas, we were both about 21, and we were over at some folks from the church Christmas eve…there was something about not being with family…we left there and drove 5 hours back to Odessa.   more...

Five Reasons Jesus Came –Dec. 17, 2006 I John 4:11-16 Five times in this epistle the apostle John emphasizes in very clear language the fact and purpose of the Lord's incarnation.   more...

The Sermon From The Candy Cane -Dec.10, 2006 Today I am going to use the candy cane to teach some spiritual lessons about Christ and the incarnation that we need to know.   more...

Ho, Ho, Ho Acts 17:22-25 -Dec. 3, 2006 What is Santa famous for saying? Ho, Ho, Ho ! It is interesting that 'Ho' is a biblical word. It is found in only three verses, 'Ho, Ho, Ho' .   more...

What is a Christian? Acts 11:26 Although you and I use the word as a synonym for a believer, the word, "Christian," is not NECESSARILY a designation for every saved person. No one was CALLED a CHRISTIAN before Acts 11:26.   more...

Should The Work Cease? 11/12/06 Nehemiah 6:1-19 Anything that we do for God is "a great work", and I believe God intends for us to do it well and to stay with it until it is completed. "The measure of a man's character is what it takes to stop him."   more...

As Ye Receive Him, So Walk A. Paul appeals to Christians to Continue The Same Way As They Started. B. Just as we receive the Lord Jesus Christ by faith, so we must Continue Living And Laboring By Faith.   more...

The Source of Temptation - Oct. 22, 2006 James 1:13-18 Where does temptation come from? • Sometimes the desire and craving for things upon the earth are almost unbearable.   more...

Second Place or First Place? Mark 10:28-31 (october 1, 2006) As a matter of fact, today I want us to see that in some areas, the Bible teaches us that second is better than first!   more...

Is God Interested? (October 1, 2006) Mark 4:35-41 Lets talk about 'Dealing With Our Feelings'. This morning we want to consider what to do when we feel like God is not interested.   more...

"Spiritual Growth Examined" Text: (Jeremiah 1:9-10 KJV) Introduction: One of the biggest problems that we see today in “Churches” and in the lives of Christians is the failure to fully comprehend how to really grow as a Christian.   more...

"Spiritual Growth Examined" September 17, 2006-One of the biggest problems that we see today in “Churches” and in the lives of Christians is the failure to fully comprehend how to really grow as a Christian.   more...

Faithful Grandparents-The key to faithful grandchildren …Great grandchildren …And For Future Generations -September 13, 2006 Grandparent's Day   more...

Nipping Adultery In The Bud (5:27-30) Preached Sunday September 6, 2006 INTRODUCTION 1. Though our society takes adultery lightly, it is a serious offense in the eyes of God...   more...

Dealing With Anger Matthew 5:20-5:26 The Old Testament Law dealt with outward actions whereas Jesus wants a heart change. It is easy not to kill, but what about hate, malice and anger.   more...

Things that Haven’t Changed (Message for Church Anniversary 8/20/06) Matthew 16:18 Welcome to the 45th anniversary service of the Temple Baptist Church of Mexia, Texas. This morning we are not celebrating the works of man, but we are rejoicing in what God has done over the past 45 years.   more...

Hearing His Voice Today ...Sunday Morning 08/13 The Right Use of the Law and Gospel   more...

Message for 8/06/06 "What Do Our Works Look Like" What do our works look like? We have all read this verse many times, and perhaps we each have an understanding of what Jesus is saying to us here. But I want to draw your attention to one of the phrases He uses. '…That they may see your good works…'   more...

Knowing Christ Philippians 3:10 -04/29/07 It usually goes like this, "Do you know…?" Now sometimes it is someone that I have heard of, but have never personally met. Other times it is someone I have never heard of or met. But occasionally it will be someone that I know very well, Like a Friend or someone in my Family  Regardless…the question is the same…do you know?  This morning I want to ask that question with regard to Jesus Christ.   more...

The Cross of Christ John 19:16-30 - 4/01/07   more...