The Christmas Word

Dr. Rick Byrd

12/27/15

Description:Text: John 1:1-5; 14Theme: Jesus Christ is the living Word of GodTakeaway: Jesus Christ, the living Word of God, gives sense and meaing to life.

Why Does the Church Exist?

Dr. Rick Byrd

12/20/15

Description:Text: Luke 2:15-20; Acts 1:8Theme: The mandate for missionsTakeaway: Missions is the heartbeat of Christ's church.

History's Person of the Ages

Dr. Rick Byrd

12/13/15

Description:Text: Matthew 1:21Theme: The impact of Jesus Christ on mankindTakeaway: No life has affected the history of mankind, as did that of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Who Is A God Like You? - Part 3

Dr. Rick Byrd

12/6/15

Description:Text: Micah 6:1-8Theme: God's sovereign rule over people and nationsTakeaway: God in His sovereignty rebukes the rebellious and restores the righteous.

Who Is A God Like You? - Part 2

Dr. Rick Byrd

11/29/15

Description:Text: Micah 4:1-5:15Theme: God's sovereign rule over people and nationsTakeaway: God in His Sovereignty rebukes the rebellious and restores the righteous.

Who Is A God Like You? - Part 1

Dr. Rick Byrd

11/22/15

Description:Text: Micah 1-7Theme: God's sovereign rule over people and nationsTakeaway: God in His sovereignty rebukes the rebellious and restores the righteous.

America, Awake!

Dr. Rick Byrd

11/15/15

Description:Text: Jonah 1-4Theme: How revival comesTakeaway: What we desperately need in our personal lives, in our families, in our church and in our nation is a God-sent spiritual awakening!

Becoming A Positive Person

Dr. Rick Byrd

11/15/15

Description:Text: Philippians 2:12-18

Getting Along

Dr. Rick Byrd

11/8/15

Description:Text: Philippians 2:1-11

Our Life's Mission

Dr. Rick Byrd

11/8/15

Description:Text: Colossians 4:2-4Theme: Sharing the gospel clearly and conciselyTakeaway: Our life's mission is to share the gospel in a clear and concise way whenever we have opportunity.

Will God Judge America? - Part 2

Dr. Rick Byrd

11/1/15

Description:Text: Amos 4-9Theme: God frowns on social injustice and heartless religionTakeaway: Social injustice and heartless religion arouse God's anger and bring down righteous judgment upon a nation.

Will God Judge America - Part 1

Dr. Rick Byrd

10/25/15

Description:Text: Amos 1-3Theme: God hates social injustice and religious formalismTakeaway: The nation that mistreats its poor and engages in sham religion will be judged impartially by almighty God.

Apologetics Without Apology

Pastor Dennis Nealy

10/11/15

Description:Text: 1 Peter 3:15-16Theme: Biblcal WitnessingTakeaway: All Christians are called to witness and to do so by revering Jesus as Lord!

America: God's Friend or Foe?

Dr. Rick Byrd

10/4/15

Description:Text: Obadiah vv. 1-21Theme: Pride goes before a fallTakeaway: It's prideful and destructive for any nation or individual to foolishly think they are invincible.

America, Wake Up!

Dr. Rick Byrd

9/27/15

Description:Text: Joel 1-3Theme: The coming day of the Lord.Takeaway: God will restore any nation or individual that acknowledges their sinful ways and turns back to Him.

Mankind's Only Hope - Part 2

Dr. Rick Byrd

9/20/15

Description:Text: Hosea 4-14Theme: The persevering love of GodTakeaway: In an ever-changing world, God's love is the one constant you can always rely on.

The Love of God - Part 1

Dr. Rick Byrd

9/13/15

Description:Text: Hosea 1-3; John 3:16Theme: The message of Hosea - God's great loveTakeaway: God loves the whole world and desires that all nations turn to Him.

Making The Most Of Work

Dr. Rick Byrd

9/6/15

Description:Text: Proverbs 16:3Theme: Working God's wayTakeaway: Commit your work to God, and He will belss you.

A Life of Total Commitment

Dr. Rick Byrd

8/30/15

Description:Text: VariousTheme: Our commitment to ChristTakeaway: The Lord's Supper reminds us that following Christ requires our total commitment.

Mentoring Matters

Pastor Patrick Smith

8/23/15

Description:Text: 2 Timothy 1-2:2 Theme: Hear how Paul's relationship with, discipleship of, and legacy in Timothy shows us a blueprint of how we should disciple!

Worship is...?

Pastor Dennis Nealy

8/23/15

Description:Text: Romans 12:1-2Theme: How does the Bible define worship? Isn't it something more than music? Takeaway: Worship is a practical reflection of Christlikeness. To view the Lego Clip go to:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4Kx-jqDgRo

Why CBC?

Dr. Rick Byrd

8/2/15

Description:Text: Mark 12:28-31; Matthew 28:19-20Theme: Cornerstone's effort to live out the Great Commandment and the Great CommissionTakeaway: Every true church exists primarily to live out the Great Commandment and the Great Commision.

What Makes A Baptist A Baptist

Dr. Rick Byrd

7/26/15

Description:Text: Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:19-20Theme: Baptists' strong commitment to evangelism and missionsTakeaway: Baptists affirm certain core beliefs and practices that they feel are essential to their ongoing walk with God.

What Makes A Baptist A Baptist

Dr. Rick Byrd

7/19/15

Description:Test: Philippians 1:1; Matthew 38:19; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25Theme: Baptist's beliefs and practices - The offices of the church and the ordinances of the churchTakeaway: Baptists affirm certain core beliefs and practices that they feel are essential to their ongoing walk with God.

What Makes A Baptist A Baptist

Dr. Rick Byrd

7/5/15

Description:Text: Hebrews 10:19-23; Acts 2:37-39Theme: Baptist's beliefs and practices- The priesthood of the believer and regenerate church membershipTakeaway: Baptists affirm certain core beliefs which we feel are essential to our ongoing walk with God.

Father Figure

Dr. Rick Byrd

6/21/15

Description:Text: Luke 15:20-32Theme: A father's influence on his children's view of God.Take away: Dad, the way you father your children greatly influences their view of God as their Heavenly Father.

A People of the Book

Dr. Rick Byrd

6/14/15

Description:Text: 1 Peter 1:24-25; 2 Timothy 3:16-17Theme: Baptists and the BibleTakeaway: Baptist affirm certain core beliefs which we feel are essential to our ongoing walk with God.

The Church Established By Christ

Dr. Rick Byrd

6/7/15

Description:Text: Acts 2:44-47Theme: The importance of the churchTakeaway: Because Christ established the church as the agency through which to carry on His work in the world, we must value it.

The Church Established By Christ

Dr. Rick Byrd

5/31/15

Description:Text: Acts 2:1-43Theme: The importance of the churchTakeaway: Christ established the church as the agency through which to carry on His work in the workd.

Mom: You Are Valued!

Dr. Rick Byrd

5/10/15

Description:Text: Theme: Biblical thoughts on motherhoodTakeaway: Mothers are very special people that deserve our honor and recognition.

What Now?

Patrick Smith

4/19/15

Description:Text: John 15

Revival In Death Valley

Dr. Rick Byrd

4/12/15

Description:Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10Theme: Hope for the hopelessTakeaway: There is always hope for those whose hope is in God.

Because He Lives

Dr. Rick Byrd

4/5/15

Description:Text: 1 Peter 1:3-5Theme: The Christian's glorious hopeTakeaway: Because Christ lives, we have hope.

Are You Still Amazed?

Dr. Rick Byrd

3/29/15

Description:Text: John 12:12-19Theme: A look at Palm Sunday with fresh eyesTakeaway: The events surrounding Easter can become so familiar that we are not amazed as we once were.

When The Church Prays...

Dr. Rick Byrd

3/22/15

Description:Text: Exodus 33:7-17Theme: Praying for God's presenceTakeaway: The great need of the church today is the presence of God in her midst.

The Recipe For Revival

Dr. Rick Byrd

3/15/15

Description:Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14Theme: The requirements for revival prayerTakeaway: To hear from heaven and experience revival, we must pray rightly.

God's Omniscient (and He knows you!)

Rev. Dennis Nealy

3/8/15

Description:Text: Psalm 139Theme: God knows us intimatelyTakeaway: God desires we experience His knowledge of us under His guidance and protection rather than in fear of His judgment.

Great Commission Christians

Dr. Rick Byrd

3/1/15

Description:Text: Isaiah 55:6-7Theme: Carrying out the Great CommissionTakeaway: If we're going to make a difference, we must return to the Lord and faithfully carry out His Great Commission.

The Colossal Claims of Christ

Dr. Rick Byrd

2/22/15

Description:Text: John 5:19-30Theme: The authority & power of Christ over lifeTakeaway: We must give serious consideration to the claims of Christ, because how we respond has an eternal impact.