Fork Union Baptist Weekly Sermon Podcast

Matthew 27:25-44 “The Little Big Details”

Sermon date: 3/19/2023

Today's passages detail what happened from sentencing through the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Pastor Anthony takes us through an in-depth look at seventeen small details contained in this portion scripture that we need to understand. You can follow along and view or print the list with 17 details here: https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b61b69_827133d722a34f69a55315ec9d075e8b~mv2.jpg

Romans 10: 13-14 ”Missions Sunday”

Sermon date: 3/812/2023

"For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. But how can they call on Him to save them unless they believe in Him? And how can they believe in Him if they have never heard about Him? And how can they hear about Him unless someone tells them? Today's service focuses on serving others and spreading the Word, there are many ways we can each accomplish this. Listen to the multiple ways this church presents, maybe there is one that really interests you or if you feel led to donate to our mission teams, you can do so online at https://www.forkunionbaptist.org/give.

Matthew 27: 1-24 ”The Tragedy of Being Indecisive”

Sermon date: 3/5/2023

Pontius Pilote, the Roman governor, had all the power he needed to free Jesus and spare Him from being crucified on the cross.  Pilote was weak and gave into the crowd, he was trying to escape his responsibility.  Pastor Anthony takes us through these difficult passages and uncovers all of Pilote’s weaknesses and how we need to take a stand for Jesus.

Matthew 27: 1-10 ”Wrong Repentance”

Sermon date: 2/26/2023

In this portion of scripture, Judas is so wrought with guilt over betraying Jesus that he hangs himself.  He tried to right his wrong by pleading with the elders stating he betrayed an innocent man.  Pastor Anthony points out that Judas sought worldly redemption and that he never looked to Jesus for forgiveness. Learn more about repentance by listening to this powerful sermon. 

Matthew 26: 69-75 ”A Look at Denying Christ”

Sermon date: 2/19/2023

“Before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know Me.”  What caused Peter’s denial?  Pastor Anthony examines these passages with us and points out how we, just like Peter, can fall into the denial trap, he emphasizes that we must be steadfast in our belief in the Lord.

Matthew 26: 57-68 ”The Illegal Trial”

Sermon date: 2/12/2023

Jesus' suffering begins at the hands of the high priests when they decide He is guilty of blasphemy, these passages reveal the evil in the hearts of the religious leaders.  We also learn that Peter is caught between fear and loyalty to Jesus and that he gave into his fear.  

Pastor Anthony helps us to understand why people oppose Christ.  Listen to this sermon to learn more.

Matthew 26: 47-56 ”Committment”

Sermon date: 2/5/2023

Do we put our hope in Jesus and His teachings?  He has a plan for our salvation and Pastor Anthony points them out to us in this sermon.  We are reminded that Jesus's life was not taken from Him, He laid it down for us and He was committed to completing the task His Father laid out.

John 15:26 ”Who is the Holy Spirit to Me?”

Sermon date: 1/29/2023

Advocate, Spirit of Truth, Councilor, someone who is called to come beside another is how the bible describes the Holy Spirit.  Jesus promised His followers that they would receive the Holy Spirit and the truth would be revealed.  

Pastor Dwayne encourages us to pray to the Holy Spirit, listen to hear how he encourages us to be honest with God.

Matthew 26: 36-46 ”Confronting Trials”

Sermon date: 1/22/2023

Jesus spends time praying to God in the garden of Gethsemane in these passages and asks His Father to take this suffering away from Him.  We learn that Jesus the man did not want to experience this suffering and separation from His Father, it was a struggle between His flesh and His divine being.  During this time, He wanted His friends with Him.

Pastor Anthony points out that we need to share our burdens with each other and to lean on God, we need to realize that no believer is ever alone.  Sometimes God answers our prayers and if He doesn’t, He gives us the strength to face a trial.

Matthew 26: 31-35 ”Falling Away”

Sermon date: 1/15/2023

Jesus warns Peter that he will deny Him three times before the night is over, these verses illustrate that we need to warn people of sin and its consequences.  Pastor Anthony reminds us that we shouldn’t be overconfident in ourselves and that we need God’s Word to strengthen us as we go through the trials and temptations in our lives.