Jesus experienced a separation from God on the cross.

Field Street Baptist Church

"The Agony of the Cross"

For the next several weeks, I would like to lead us to think carefully about what it means to follow Christ in a world which does not. Even a casual observation of our modern culture would lead one to conclude that the world in which we live is becoming increasingly more chaotic, confused, dangerous, and deceptive.

"Following Christ-The Embodiment of Truth"

Today we give consideration to the radical nature of the new birth. It is comprehensive. It's a complete over haul.

The Radical Nature of the New Birth

This morning we kick-off a brand new series of messages entitled, "The New Birth." We must understand what it is that makes us a Christian.

The Necessity

Jesus came to give us peace with God. The verses we are about to read, on this Lord’s Day after Christmas, are some of the most blessed verses in all of the Holy Scriptures! May your heart be blessed with this message from God’s Word!

"Peace with God"

Jesus is God. He is God incarnate. Christmas is about celebrating the birth of the Savior, God becoming man in the person of Jesus Christ--what a great doctrinal truth!

"And He Is God"

A key hallmark of the Christian life is a desire to display Jesus by what you say and how you live.

"Displaying Jesus in Word and in Action"

Can you imagine a scenario which would drive you away from the Lord Jesus? What would compel you to walk away from Christ? In the text before us, please note that some of Jesus’ disciples walked away from Him. Why?

"Are you a fan or follower of Jesus Christ?"

Do you love Jesus? How can you be sure? The sermon text this morning informs us exactly how we can KNOW that we love the Lord.

How you can know that you love Jesus

“Be Imitators of God” is the heading for Ephesians 5 in my Bible. The first verse carries that title: “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.” What an assignment-to imitate God! Not only difficult, but impossible in our own efforts. In verses 15-21, Paul gives us the answer to how this can be accomplished in the life of a believer.

"Fed Up or Filled Up"

The Lord makes it clear that His purpose and design for our lives as His followers is to make a difference! The true meaning of being a disciple is found in the change that takes place in the lives of those who, through God’s grace, have experienced transforming power face to face with one who needed it. In their encounter, we find some basic principles that will help each of us to be ready when God gives us the opportunity to help someone along our way. Employing these principles will help us give them… A Lift that Lasts!

"A Lift that Lasts"

Today, we “land the plane,” so to speak, in terms of concluding this series of messages from the book of Galatians. This morning’s text is a most appropriate ending to this series. We ask of ourselves, “In what shall we boast?”

“In What Shall We Boast?”

Have you ever been tempted to give up, throw in the towel, or throw your hands up in exasperation? Let me tell you a story about Luke Short and John Flavel.

“Sowing, Reaping, and Not Giving Up”

“Put On Love”

Are you familiar with a figure from church history by the name of Simeon the Stylite?

“Are You As Spiritual As You Think You Are?”

Field Street Baptist Church Sunday Morning Sermon. Dr. John W. Hall, Senior Pastor