Pastor Gary Carroll

"Confidence When Christ Returns" from 1 John 2:28.

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"Thy Will Be Done, Part 1" from Judges 15:1-8.

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"The Danger of Distractions, Part 2" from Judges 14:15-20.

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"How To Live In the Last Hour" from 1 John 2:24-29.

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"The Danger of Distractions, Part 1" from Judges 14-1-14.

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"Watch Out for Wolves" from 1 John 2:18-23.

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"The Birth Of a Deliverer, Part 2" from Judges 13:9-25

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:Don't Take the Bait" from 1 John 2:16-17.

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"What a Difference Three Days Makes," an Easter message from Matthew 28:1-8.

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"His Name Was Called Jesus" from Luke 2:1-7, 21.

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"A Gift Beyond Description" from 2 Corinthians 9:15.

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Part 13 in a series on the Baptist Faith and Message.

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"Dealing With Darkness, Part 1" from 1 John 1:8-2:2.

I. WE DENY OUR SIN (1:8-9).

A. Denying sin is self-deception (v.8).

1. Some Christians have bought the lie of false teachers.
2. Some Christians believe the root of sin has been destroyed within them.
3. Some Christians believe that they have so mastered the flesh that they cannot sin.

B. Confessing sin brings cleansing (v.9).

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"True Thanksgiving" from Psalm 100.

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"Walking In the Light, Part 2" from 1 John 1:5-7 (a continuation of Part 1).

II. OUR NATURE: STUMBLING IN THE DARK (V.6).

A. There is a difference between relationship and fellowship.

B. Many Believers choose to walk in darkness.

C. Six ways we stumble in the dark:

1. We stop coming to church.
2. We stop reading the Bible.
3. We stop worshiping God.
4. We avoid self-examination.
5. We compare ourselves with others.
6. We never admit our struggles.

III. OUR CALLING: WALKING IN THE LIGHT (V.7).

A. Walking in the light builds...

1. Fellowship with God.
2. Fellowship with other Believers.
3. Joy.

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Part 12 in a series on the Baptist Faith and Message.

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"Spiritual Veterans,"a Veteran's Day message from 2 Timothy 2:1-7.

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Part 11 in a series on the Baptist Faith and Message.

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"Walking In the Light, Part 1" from 1 John 1:5-7.

I. GOD'S NATURE: HE IS LIGHT (V.5).

A. Light and darkness have two meanings in the Bible.

1. Light represents purity and darkness represents evil.
2. Light represents truth and darkness represents ignorance.

B. Light has three purposes.

1. Light reveals.
2. Light measures.
3. Light energizes.

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Part 10 in a series on the Baptist Faith and Message.

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"The Invitation" from 1 John 1:1-4.

I. OUR FELLOWSHIP IS ETERNAL (V.1A).

• Our fellowship is not new.
• Our fellowship began in eternity past.

II. OUR FELLOWSHIP IS HISTORICAL (V.1B).

• The Apostles heard Him.
• The Apostles saw Him.
• The Apostles touched Him.

III. OUR FELLOWSHIP IS SHARED (V.2).

• John was a reliable eyewitness.
• John was a commissioned messenger.

IV. OUR FELLOWSHIP IS INTIMATE (V3).

• We have intimate horizontal fellowship.
• We have intimate vertical fellowship.

V. OUR FELLOWSHIP IS JOYFUL (V.4).

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"Order In the Church" from 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18.

I. PAUL COMMANDS (V.6).

II. PAUL SETS THE EXAMPLE (VV.7-10).

III. THE CHURCH ENCOURAGES (VV.11-15).

IV. THE LORD ENABLES (VV.16-18).

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"Nothing But the Truth, Part 2" from 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5. This is a continuation from the message on 9/25.

III. PRACTICE THE TRUTH (2:16-17).

• Paul wanted to encourage them (v.17).
• Paul wanted to establish them (v.17).

IV. SHARE THE TRUTH (3:1-5).

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Part 9 in a series on the Baptist Faith and Message.

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"The Lord's Supper" from 1 Corinthians 11:23-30.

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Part 8 in a series on the Baptist Faith and Message.

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"Nothing But the Truth, Part 1" from 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15.

I. BELIEVE THE TRUTH (V.13-14).

• God loved them (v.13a).
• God chose them (v.13b).
• God set them apart (v.13c).
• God called them (v.14).
• God gave them glory (v.14b).

II. GUARD THE TRUTH (V.15).

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"Giving God's  Way" from 1 Corinthians 16:1-4.

I. GIVING MUST BE PRACTICED (VV.1,2B).

• Giving is to be practiced in every church.
• Giving is to be practiced by every Believer.
• Those who don't give miss God's blessings.

II. GIVING MUST BE PLANNED (V.2A).

• We are to save in order to give.
• We are to give primarily through the church.

III. GIVING MUST BE PROPORTIONAL (V.2C).

• We are to give in proportion to our ability.

IV. GIVING MUST BE PROTECTED (VV.3-4).

• We are to approve those who handle God's finances.
• We are to handle God's finances with integrity.

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Part 7 in a series on the Baptist Faith and Message.

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"Joyful Giving" from 2 Corinthians 6:9-15.

I. FOUR FACTS ABOUT JOYFUL GIVING.

1. Generous giving is a choice (v.6).
2. Generous giving is cheerful giving (c.7).
3. Giving generously builds confidence (v.8).
4. Generous giving brings contentment (v.9-15).

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"The Joy of Generosity" from 2 Corinthians 8:1-5.

I. A MODEL OF JOYFUL GIVING.

A. The Amazing Testimony of the Macedonians.

B. Six Outstanding Attributes of the Macedonian Churches.

C. Four Inspiring Attitudes of the Macedonian Churches.

D. God's Miraculous Blessing on the Macedonian Churches.

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Part 6 in a series on The Baptist Faith and Message.

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"The Sacrifice of Giving." Part 1 in a 3 part series on Giving.

I THE SACRIFICE OF OUR PERSON (ROMANS 12:1).

II. THE SACRIFICE OF OUR PRAISE (HEBREWS 13:15).

III. THE SACRIFICE OF OUR POSSESSIONS (HEBREWS 13:16).

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Part 5 on a series on the Baptist Faith and Message.

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"The Meaning Of the Lord's Supper" from 1 Corinthians 11:23-33.

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Part 4 in a series on The Baptist Faith and Message.

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God's Timetable, Part 2 from 2 Thessalonians 2:8-12.

III. THE RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST (VV.8-12).

1. The judgment of the Antichrist (vv.8-9).
2. The judgment of the unsaved (vv.10-12).

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Part 3 of a series on The Baptist Faith and Message.

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"God's Timetable, Part 1" from 2 Thessalonians 2:1-7.

I. THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH (VV.1, 6-7).

II. THE  REVELATION OF THE ANTICHRIST (VV.3-5, 8A).

He will be...

1. The Peacemaker (Rev. 6:1-2).
2. The Protector (Dan. 9:24-27).
3. The Peace-Breaker (Dan. 9:27).
4. The Persecutor (Rev. 13:15-17).
5. The Prisoner (Rev. 19:11-21).

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"God" Part 2 of a series on the Baptist Faith and Message.

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"God's Message To America" from Proverbs 14:34.

I. THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF A NATION.

1. Righteousness implies sovereignty.
2. Righteousness implies a standard.
3. Righteousness implies a straightness.

II. EXALTED: THE REWARD OF A NATION.

1. The exalted nation is set-apart.
2. The exalted nation is safe.
3. The exalted nation is strong.

III. SIN: THE REVOLT OF A NATION.

1. Sin is an undisciplined aim.
2. Sin is an unwise assurance.
3. Sin is ungrateful actions.

IV. THE REPROACH OF A NATION.

1. Reproach means disgraced.
2. Reproach means dishonored.
3. Reproach means defeated.

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The Baptist Faith and Message, Part 1 - "The Scriptures"

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"Father's Day 2011 - The Blessing" from Genesis 27.

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"The Encouragement of Promise and Prayer" from 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12.

I. THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF PROMISE (VV.5-10).

1. Reward (v.5).
2. Repayment (vv.6, 7b-9).
3. Rest (vv.7a, 10).

II. THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF PRAYER (VV.11-12).

1. Their worthiness (v.11a).
2. Their walk (v.11b).
3. Their witness (v.12).

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"The Encouragement of Praise" from 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4.

I. THEIR FAITH WAS GROWING (V.3A).

II. THEIR LOVE WAS ABOUNDING (V.3B).

III. THEIR PATIENCE WAS INCREASING (V.4).

IV. THEIR TESTIMONY WAS HELPING OTHERS (V.4A).

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"How Will You Be Remembered" from 2 Pewter 1:12-15; 3:8-9.

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"Let the Peace of Christ Rule" from Colossians 3:15-17.

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"How To Be a Success."  A sermon for High School Graduation Recognition Sunday.

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"Why Isn't Life Fair" from Matthew 20:1-16.

I. WE WRONGLY DEFINE "FAIR."

II. WE OFTEN OVERSTATE OUR TROUBLES.

III. WE MISS THE BIG PICTURE.

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"A Mother's Love" from Matthew 20:20-23.

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"Paul Wraps It Up" from Colossians 4:14-18.  This is a continuation of the March 27 message, "Paul's Companions" Colossians 4:10-18.

III. THE MAN WHO STRAYED (V.14B).

IV. FINAL GREETINGS (VV.15-18).

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"Why Is It So Hard To Do The Right Thing?"  from Romans 7:18-21.

1. Sometimes we just don't want to.
2. We set ourselves up for failure.
3. Often we don't listen to our guide.
4. The cleanup job isn't finished... yet.

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"Two Sides To the Resurrection" from Luke 16:19-31.

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"What Will He See?" from Matthew 19:28-44.

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"The First Deacons" from Acts 6:1-7.

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"Does Praying Really Do Any Good" from Luke 18:1-5.

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LESSONS WE LEARN FROM PRAYER.

1. Not every prayer is answered the way we want.
2. The purpose of our praying may be to change us.
3. Prayer enhances our relationship with God.
4. Prayer helps me trust God more.

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"Baptism and the Lord's Supper" from Matthew 28:18 and Matthew 26:28.

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"How Can I Forgive Myself?" from 1 Timothy 1:12-17.

I. THE RESULTS OF GUILT.

1. Guilt kills my spiritual life.
2. The focus of guilt is misplaced.

II. THE ADVANTAGES OF REMEMBERING OUR SIN.

1. It creates a thankful spirit within me.
2. It keeps me grounded.
3. It an be used as an example for others.
4. It keeps my focus on God, not me.

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"Paul's Companions" from Colossians 4:10-14.

I. THE MEN WHO STAYED (VV.10-11, 14A).

• A. Aristarchus (v.10a).
• B. John Mark (v.10b).
• C. Jesus Justus (v.11).
• D. Luke (v.14a).

II. THE MAN WHO PRAYED (VV.12-13).

• A. He prayed constantly.
• B. He prayed fervently.
• C. He prayed personally.
• D. He prayed definitely.
• E. He prayed sacrificially.

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"How Can I Forgive Others" from Matthew 18:21-35.

I. WHY FORGIVE?

1. Unforgiveness reflects poorly on our King.
2. God knows when we don't forgive.
3. Unforgiveness negatively affects us and others.
4. Our King expects us to forgive.

II. HOW DO WE LEARN TO FORGIVE?

1. Remember how much you've been forgiven.
2. Cancel and let go.

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"Talk Isn't Cheap" from Colossians 4:2-9.

I. PRAYING (VV.2-3A).

• Our praying must be faithful.
• Our praying must be watchful.
• Our praying must be thankful.
• Our praying must be purposeful.

II. PROCLAIMING THE WORD (VV.3B-4).

III. WITNESSING TO THE LOST (VV.5-6).

IV. SHARING BURDENS (VV.7-9).

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"How Can I Be Sure of God's Direction."

HOW TO HANDLE LIFE'S ROADBLOCKS:

Step 1: Check Your Motive

Step 2: Check Your Relationship With God.

• God speaks to us in various ways:
• Through His Word.
• Through His spokesmen.
• Through wise counsel.
• Through circumstances.
• Through His inner voice.

Step 3: Check Your Timing.

Step 4: Don't Take Roadblocks Personally.

Step 5: When You're Sure, Don't Let Anything Stop You.

Step 6: Trust God.

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"Doing Relationships Right" from Colossians 3:18-4:1.

I. HUSBANDS AND WIVES: LOVE AND SUBMISSION (3:18-19).

II. PARENTS AND CHILDREN: ENCOURAGEMENT AND OBEDIENCE (3:20-21).

III. MASTERS AND SERVANTS: HONESTY AND DEVOTION (3:22-4:1).

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"All Dressed Up and Someplace To Go" from Colossians 3:12-17.

Four motivations for walking In newness in Christ.

I THE GRACE OF CHRIST (VV.12-14).

• A. God chose them (v.12a).
• B. God set them apart (v.12).
• C. God loves them (v.12).
• D. God has forgiven them (vv.13-14).
• E. Paul named 8 graces we need to put on:
• 1. Tender mercies.  2. Kindness.  3. Humility.  4. Meekness.  5. Longsuffering.  6. Bearing with one another.  Forgiveness.  8. Love.

II. THE PEACE OF CHRIST (V.15).

III. THE WORD OF CHRIST (V.16).

IV. THE NAME OF CHRIST (V.17).

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"The Secret Of Contentment" from Philippians 4:10-23.

I. THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD (V.10).

II. THE POWER OF GOD (VV.11-13).

III. THE PROMISE OF GOD (VV.14-20).

• Paul compares the Philippian's giving to three very familiar things:
• 1. A budding tree (v.10).
• 2. An Investment (vv.14-17).
• 3. A sacrifice (v.18).

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