Southside Baptist Church (Norman Park, GA)
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Southside Baptist Church (Norman Park, GA)Aug 24, 2023
The Transformed Life!- Acts 9:1-19b
SBC AM July 16, 2023
Series: The Birth and Expansion of the Early Church
“The Transformed Life!”
Acts 9:1-19b
Saul’s life was dramatically transformed in a moment when he met the Savior, transforming Saul from death to life. When Christ comes into the life of a lost person, that person has a dramatic transformation taking them immediately from death to life.
Motivated by the Word?- 2 Timothy 3:16-17
SBC PM Sunday, July 9, 2023
“Motivated by the Word?”
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Paul reminded Timothy that Scripture is sufficient in all things pertaining to the faith and practice and that Scripture must hold the central place in his personal life and in the life of the church. Scripture must hold the central place in our personal lives and in the life of the church because Scripture is sufficient for all things pertaining to faith and practice
Philip Encounters an Ethiopian Official- Acts 8:26-40
AM Sunday, July 9, 2023
Series: The Birth and Expansion of the Early Church
“Philip Encounters an Ethiopian Official”
Acts 8:26-40
Philip, at the prompting of the Spirit, witnessed to the Ethiopian Official and he received Christ. As the Spirit prompts, we are to share the good news of the gospel “as we go.”
Stephen a True Disciple: Uncompromising Motivation (Part 1)- Acts 6:8-15
AM Sunday, April 16, 2023
Series: The Birth and Expansion of the Early Church
“Stephen a True Disciple: Uncompromising Motivation” Part 1
Acts 6:8-15
Stephen's brave example of uncompromising motivation to serve the Lord was not at all lessened by intense opposition or threats of martyrdom.
In Whom Will You Trust?- Proverbs 3:5-6
Date: AM Sunday, March 26, 2023
Pastor Jody Parker
Title: “In Whom Will You Trust?”
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Mission Unstoppable - Acts 5:12-42
Date: AM Sunday, March 19, 2023
Series: The Birth and Expansion of the Early Church
Title: “Mission Unstoppable”
Scripture: Acts 5:12-42
Main Point: The reputation and the resilience of the early church directly impacted the mission of spreading the message of the gospel.
Proposition: The impact the church has on the advancement of the gospel is a direct result of their reputation and resilience.
Deception Detected - Acts 5:1-11
Date: AM Sunday, March 12, 2023
Series: The Birth and Expansion of the Early Church
Title: “Deception Detected”
Scripture: Acts 5:1-11
Main Point: Ananias and Sapphira foolishly attempted to deceive the Holy Spirit and test God’s response to sin.
Proposition: Attempts to deceive the Holy Spirit and to test God’s response to sin are foolish at best and deadly at worst.
The Grace of Generosity - Acts 4:32-37
Date: AM Sunday, March 5, 2023
Series: The Birth and Expansion of the Early Church
Title: “The Grace of Generosity”
Scripture: Acts 4:32-37
Main Point: The early church experienced a richness in their fellowship and in their sharing as a result of being unified.
Proposition: A unified modern church should be experiencing a richness in their fellowship and in their sharing.
Challenging the Critics- Acts 4:13-22
Date: AM Sunday, February 19, 2023
Series: The Birth and Expansion of the Early Church
Title: “Challenging the Critics”
Scripture: Acts 4:13-22
Main Point: Peter and John challenged the critics by standing bold for Christ.
No Other Name- Acts 4:5-12
Date: AM Sunday, February 5, 2023
Series: The Birth and Expansion of the Early Church
Title: “No Other Name”
Scripture: Acts 4:5-12
Main Point: Peter preached salvation comes through no other name but the name of Jesus.
The Church Faces Opposition- Acts 4:1-4
AM Sunday, January 29, 2023
Series: The Birth and Expansion of the Early Church
“The Church Faces Opposition”
Acts 4:1-4
Peter and John faced opposition for teaching and preaching the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
Believers today will face opposition for teaching and preaching the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
Repent!-Acts 3:19-26
AM Sunday, January 8, 2023
Series: The Birth and Expansion of the Early Church
“Repent!”
Acts 3:19-26
Peter called the crowd to repent, to turn from their sin, and turn to God.
Model of the Spirit-Filled Church- Acts 2:42-47
Date: Sunday, December 4, 2022
Series: The Birth and Expansion of the Early Church
Title: “Model of the Spirit-Filled Church”
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Main Point: The early church is marked by devotion to the Lord, devotion to his people, and devotion to his work in the world.
Proposition: The model of the early church should be the measuring stick for the local church.
Peter Preaches at Pentecost Part 3: A Call to Repent- Acts 2:37-41
Date: AM Sunday, November 27, 2022
Series: The Birth and Expansion of the Early Church
Title: “Peter Preaches at Pentecost Part 3: A call to repent”
Scripture: Acts 2:37-41
Main Point: Peter called those at Pentecost to repent and be saved.
Proposition: The message of the gospel for us to repent and be saved.
Peter Preaches at Pentecost Part 2: Authenticity of Christ as Messiah- Acts 2:22-36
Date: AM Sunday, November 13, 2022
Series: The Birth and Expansion of the Early Church
Title: “Peter Preaches at Pentecost Part 2: Authenticity of Christ as Messiah”
Scripture: Acts 2:22-36
Main Point: Peter proved that Jesus was both Lord and Messiah.
Proposition: Jesus Christ is both Lord and Messiah.
Peter Preaches at Pentecost Part 1: Explaining the Promise- Acts 2:14-21
AM Sunday, October 30, 2022
Series: The Birth and Expansion of the Early Church
“Peter Preaches at Pentecost Part 1: Explaining the Promise”
Acts 2:14-21
Peter used the Scripture to explain the events surrounding the arrival of the Promise at Pentecost.
The Day of Pentecost: The Promise Arrives- Acts 1:12-26
AM Sunday, October 16, 2022
Series: The Birth and Expansion of the Early Church
“The Day of Pentecost: The Promise Arrives”
Acts 1:12-26
God equipped his church with the power of His Spirit so that He will be glorified among the nations.
Ru, Jonah, Run!- Jonah 1:1-3
PM Sunday, October 16, 2022
Series: The Boundless Compassion of God
“Run Jonah, Run!”
Jonah 1:1-3
God called Jonah to go to Nineveh, but Jonah responded to God by running in the opposite direction.
Preparation for Witness- Acts 1:1-11
AM Sunday, October 9, 2022
Series: The Birth and Expansion of the Early Church
“Preparation for Witness”
Acts 1:1-11
Jesus assured his disciples they would be prepared to be his witnesses to the world through the promised Holy Spirit.
Christians are prepared to be witnesses for Christ through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.
Salt and Light in a Corrupt and Dark World- Matthew 5:13-16
AM Sunday, September 4, 2022
Evangelism Series: A Heart for the Lost
“Salt and Light in a Corrupt and Dark World”
Matthew 5:13-16
Jesus called his followers to preserve and illuminate a corrupt and dark world
Happy are the Persecuted- Matthew 5:1-12; 5:10-12
PM Sunday, August 28, 2022
Sermon Series: The Sermon on the Mount
“Happy are the persecuted”
Matthew 5:1-12; 5:10-12
Jesus said those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness will be happy.
Final Preparations: Replacing the Traitor- Acts 1:12-16
AM Sunday, October 16, 2022
The Birth and Expansion of the Early Church
“Final preparations: Replacing the traitor”
Acts 1:12-26
The disciples returned to Jerusalem and devoted themselves to prayer and unity, waiting on the Holy Spirt and making final preparations.
How Motivated are you?- Mark 2:1-12
AM SBC August 28, 2022
Evangelism Series: A Heart for the Lost
“How motivated are you”
Mark 2:1-12
Four men were motived by the fact Jesus was the only hope for their paralytic friend.
The Disciples Marching Orders- Matthew 28:16-20
AM Sunday, September 18, 2022
Evangelism Series: A Heart for the Lost
“The Disciples Marching Orders”
Matthew 28:16-20
Jesus instructed his disciples to be faithful and obedient workers in God’s mission to redeem the world.
The Parable of the Soils- Mark 4:1-9
Date: AM SBC August 21, 2022
Evangelism Series: A Heart for the Lost
Title: “The Parable of the Soils”
Scripture: Mark 4:1-9
Main Point: Jesus taught the condition of man’s heart determines receptivity to God’s Word.
Proposition: The condition of man’s heart determines receptivity to God’s word. We are to be faithful in “sowing the seed,” praying for the harvest, and leaving the results of salvation to God.
The Self-Righteous Son (Part 3)- Luke 15:25-32
Date: AM SBC August 14, 2022
Evangelism Series: A Heart for the Lost
Title: “The Self-Righteous Son” Part 3
Scripture: Luke 15:25-32
Main Point: The older son was blinded by his self-righteous attitude causing him to miss the wonder of restoration and reconciliation.
Proposition: Our self-righteous attitude can blind us causing us not to see the wonder of restoration and reconciliation.
Happy are the Merciful- Matthew 5:1-12; 5:7
PM Sunday, August 7, 2022
Sermon Series: The Sermon on the Mount
“Happy are the merciful”
Matthew 5:1-12; 5:7
Jesus called his followers to model his life by showing mercy to others.
The Forgiving Father (Part 2)- Luke 15:20a-24
AM SBC August 7, 2022
Evangelism Series: A Heart for the Lost
“The Forgiving Father” Part 2
Luke 15:20a-24
The forgiving father welcomed the lost and wayward son.
God Loves You and Me- John 3:16
AM Sunday, July 24, 2022
Evangelism Series: A Heart for the Lost
“God’s Loves You and Me”
John 3:16
God loved the world so very much he gave his only Son to redeem the world.
Conversion of the Ethiopian Official- Acts 8:26-40
AM Sunday, July 17, 2022
Evangelism Series: A Heart for the Lost
“Conversion of the Ethiopian Official”
Acts 8:26-40
Prompted by the leading of the Holy Spirit, Philip witnessed to the Ethiopian Official.
Jesus and Zacchaeus: An encounter to remember- Luke 19:1-10
Sunday, AM July 10, 2022
Evangelism Series: A Heart for the Lost
“Jesus and Zacchaeus: An encounter to remember”
Luke 19:1-10
Zacchaeus encountered the Savior and his life was changed forever.
Happy are the Mournful- Matthew 5:1-12
PM Sunday, July 10, 2022
Sermon Series: The Sermon on the Mount
“Happy are the Mournful”
Matthew 5:1-12
Jesus said those who are bankrupt spiritually will inherit the kingdom of God.
Happy are the Spiritually Bankrupt- Matthew 5:1-12
PM Sunday, July 3, 2022
Sermon Series: The Sermon on the Mount
“Happy are the Spiritually Bankrupt”
Matthew 5:1-12
Jesus said those who are bankrupt spiritually will inherit the kingdom of God.
The Character of a Christ-Centered Woman- Acts 9:36-43
Mother’s Day 2022 AM May 8, 2022
“The Character of a Christ-Centered Woman”
Acts 9:36-43
Dorcas lived a Christ-centered life.
Help Wanted- Matthew 9:35-38
AM Sunday, April 24, 2022
Evangelism Series: A Heart for the Lost
“Help wanted!”
Matthew 9:35-38
Christ exhorted his disciples to pray earnestly for workers to be sent into his harvest.
We pray earnestly for the Lord to send out laborers into his harvest.
Celebration Sunday!- Mark 16:1-8
SBC AM Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022
“Celebration Sunday!”
Mark 16:1-8
Jesus Christ triumphed over death proving that he is superior in all areas of life.
Jesus is superior in all areas of life. He triumphant over death giving us to opportunity to do the same.
Christ is the King for you and for me- Matthew 21:1-17
AM Sunday, April 10, 2022
“Christ is the King for you and for me”
Matthew 21:1-17
Christ established himself as the King that had come for all.
Christ is the King that came for all and he is worthy of our praise and obedience.
Setting a Gospel Example- 1 Timothy 4:12
PM Sunday, April 3, 2022
“Setting a Gospel Example”
1 Timothy 4:12
Paul challenged Timothy to be an example for others to emulate.
The lives of believer’s lives should be an example for others to emulate
The Sum of It All - Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
SBC AM Sunday, April 3, 2022
“The Sum of it All”
Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
Solomon acknowledged his faith in God and it was that faith that truly the purpose of life.
The purpose of life is to fear God and keep his commandments.
One with Christ: Ephesians 2:11-22
Date: AM Sunday, March 27, 2022
Title: “One with Christ”
Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22
Main Point: Christ united both Jew and Gentile and reconciled them to God through his shed blood on the cross.
Proposition: Christ unites all people and reconciles all people to God through his shed blood on the cross.
A Practical Manual for Authentic Christian Living (James 5:7-12)
PM Sunday, March 20, 2022
Series: A Practical Manual for Authentic Christian Living
Message 12: “Patient Suffering”
James 5:7-12
James encouraged his readers to remain patient until the Lord comes, even in the face of many difficulties.
Regardless of the many difficulties we face, we must endure and remain patient until the Lord returns.
But God! (Ephesians 2:4-10)
AM Sunday, March 20, 2022
“But God!”
Ephesians 2:4-10
In contrast to the hopelessness of those without Christ, Paul illustrated the hope of those with Christ because of God’s grace and the free gift of salvation.
Christians, we have incredible hope. That hope comes God’s grace and the free gift of salvation.
A Practical Manual for Authentic Christian Living (James 5:1-6)
PM Sunday, March 13, 2022
A Practical Manual for Authentic Christian Living
Message 11: “Corruption that comes from the pursuit of wealth”
James 5:1-6
James denounced the materialistic accumulation of wealth, defrauding workers, and the lifestyles that led to mistreatment and even murder of others.
Christians must avoid materialistic pursuits and the mistreatment of others
Hopeless and Helpless without Christ (Ephesians 2:1-3)
AM Sunday, March 13, 2022
“Hopeless and Helpless without Christ”
Ephesians 2:1-3
Paul informed the Ephesians that without Christ all people are by nature spiritually dead, transgressors of God’s law, and are dominated by the rule of Satan.
Those who are without Christ are by nature spiritually dead, transgressors of God’s law, and are dominated by the rule of Satan
Strong and Courageous Living in a Dangerous World (Joshua 24)
Date: AM Sunday, March 6, 2022
Series: Strong and Courageous Living in a Dangerous World
Message 19
Title: “Choose Whom you will Serve”
Scripture: Joshua 24
Main Point: Joshua demanded the Israelites chose whom they were going to serve.
Proposition: Christians must take a stand and make clear too whom we will serve.
A Practical Manual for Authentic Christian Living (James 4:13-17)
Date: PM Sunday, February 27, 2022
Series: A Practical Manual for Authentic Christian Living
Message 10
Title: “Plans apart from the will of God”
Scripture: James 4:13-17
Main Point: James exhorted his readers to take into consideration God’s will in their planning.
Proposition: Christians ought to make our plans contingent upon the will of God.
Strong and Courageous Living in a Dangerous World (Joshua 23:1-16)
Date: AM Sunday, February 27, 2022
Series: Strong and Courageous Living in a Dangerous World
Message 18
Title: “Joshua’s Farwell Speech: Passing the Torch”
Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16
Main Point: Joshua charged the people to remain obedient to God and to avoid ungodly associations with the pagan world around them.
Proposition: We too have been called to remain obedient and to avoid ungodly associations with the pagan world around us.
Strong and Courageous Living in a Dangerous World (Joshua 22)
Date: AM Sunday, February 20, 2022
Series: Strong and Courageous Living in a Dangerous World
Message 17
Title: “Misguided Assumptions”
Scripture: Joshua 22
Main Point: The Israelites west of the boundary of the Jordan River, assumed the worst when the Israelites on the east built the altar of witness.
Proposition: We must avoid making assumptions because more times than not, our assumptions do not line up with truth.
Strong and Courageous Living in a Dangerous World (Joshua 14:6-15)
Date: AM Sunday, February 6, 2022
Series: Strong and Courageous Living in a Dangerous World
Message 16
Title: “Be the Exception”
Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15
Main Point: Caleb wholeheartedly trusted in the Lord.
Proposition: Christians must wholehearted trust in the Lord.
The Partiality of Sin (James 2:1-13)
PM Sunday, December 26, 2021
A Practical Manual for Authentic Christian Living
Message 5 “The Sin of Partiality”
James 2:1-13
James taught partiality was a sin against the law of God. When Christians show partiality, we sin against the law of God.