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Which Cross Is Yours

Contributed by Jerry Watts on Dec 6, 2016

To preach this message, I showed the "Three Crosses of Golgotha" and named each cross. The title of the message became the altar call.

• The greatest picture of love ever displayed was when Jesus died on the cross. It was not because of His guilt, it was not the hammer, the nails, the crown, or the abuse that Jesus died, it was His love; it was the love He had for you and me. But never miss this critical part. • He didn’t just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

An Essential Truth

Contributed by Jerry Watts on Mar 11, 2015

Attempting to re-focus our congregation on some basic truths and get a 'FreshStart" in their own spiritual lives, this was one message offered to 'reboot' us in our spiritual walk.

An Essential Truth Jerry Watts Luke 7:36-48 • As we have spent this month focused on the thought “Fresh Start”, I pray that each of us has experienced a “FRESH START” in our walk with God. Every now and then we need a ‘reboot.’ In this computer age, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-48

Denomination: Baptist

Necessities

Contributed by Jerry Watts on Mar 11, 2015

Refocusing our congregation on the basics, this message point us to some fundamental necessities for the Christian life and living.

Necessities Jerry Watts Matthew 9:9-13 • In this story of “Matthew’s call” from Jesus to become a follower and disciple, I believe we can lift out many truths. We can lift out things like “The reality of Jesus’ call” or “Responding to the Call of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

What's Really In The Way

Contributed by Jerry Watts on Mar 11, 2015

With a huge cross on the platform which the worship team had to 'work around', the question of the day was stated in the title of this message. For us, "Is the cross or the culture in our way?"

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Pray First

Contributed by Jerry Watts on Feb 10, 2015

We are never stronger than when we bow our hearts and heads in prayer. It is to be our first option, not our last resort.

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The New Journey Begins

Contributed by Jerry Watts on Feb 10, 2015

The first message for 2015...A call for a "Re-Awakening" and being "ReNewed".

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

How Long? Series

Contributed by Jerry Watts on Dec 13, 2014

Elijah asked the question which needs to be asked of God's people today..."How long will you sit on the fence?"

HOW LONG 1 Kings 18:21 • The first message today is the first message of the church. “Jesus saves.” The second is likened unto the first, “Jesus and Jesus ONLY – SAVES.” The Bible records the very words of our Lord Jesus (John 3:16 & John 14:6). What does ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Doing Here Series

Contributed by Jerry Watts on Dec 13, 2014

One of the most difficult things to do is answer God's Questions - Just ask Elijah! Yet, in this powerful question we are brought to the reality of our life!

What Are You Doing Here? 1 Kings 19:9-13 • Questions. Important Questions. Life-Changing questions. In our first message of this series, we heard Elijah ask, “How long will you limp between two opinions?” To confront this question is to recall that ‘no one can serve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Shall I Do With Jesus Series

Contributed by Jerry Watts on Dec 13, 2014

The question asked by Pilate is one that each of us face every day of our life as a believer in Christ. This determines whether or not we will FOLLOW Christ

What Shall I do with Jesus? Matthew 27:22-26 • Important questions for life are found all through God’s word. These questions have eternal consequences for each one of us and deserve our attention. (TEXT CALL) • Nothing is worse than injustice. Over the last several years we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Me More Than These Series

Contributed by Jerry Watts on Dec 13, 2014

In the same way Jesus checked out the heart of Peter, He speaks to us to check us out. While we are hard on Peter for the denial, the personal question is how many times & in what ways have we denied Jesus?

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Series

Contributed by Jerry Watts on Dec 13, 2014

One of the most difficult things for people in the 21st Century to do or so it seems is to have an accurate view of themselves. This question, asked by a demon, brings us face to face with reality.

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

When God Gets Loose

Contributed by Jerry Watts on Nov 6, 2014

When God gets loose, things change. This message share some things which happen when God gets loose!

WHEN GOD GETS LOOSE Acts 2:14-39 • When we lived in Biloxi, we got a dog & our daughter named her "Dutchess." I’m not so sure whether “Dutchess” was the dog’s name or position!! For me, dogs belong outside, but not Dutchess. When we lived on Lakeview circle, she ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus To The Rescue

Contributed by Jerry Watts on Sep 15, 2014

In the midst of the storms of life, Jesus will walk on the water of our problems and come to our rescue - if we will call on Him.

Jesus to the Rescue Matthew 14:22-33 • The “World English Dictionary” defines rescue in this way; ‘to bring someone or something out of danger, harm, or attack…and to deliver or save.” This story is about rescue on many levels. • For several years I was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Vacation From God

Contributed by Jerry Watts on Sep 15, 2014

Everyone loves a vacation! It's when we get away to relax. We only carry people on our vacation who we like to spend time with. Do we take a vacation with God or From God? A must answer question

Scripture: Judges 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

My Heart Condition

Contributed by Jerry Watts on Sep 15, 2014

An honest look at the human heart is revealing and countermands the old concept that "The Heart is Good."

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist