Fork Union Baptist Weekly Sermon Podcast

Proverbs 3: 27-28 ”If I Can, Then I Should”

Sermon date: 1/16/2022

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.  Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”— when you already have it with you.

In Pastor Anthony’s message today, he urges us to ask ourselves “How can I help my neighbor today?”  This passage is quite clear that we should act immediately in any way we can, spiritually, in prayer and physically.  Please join us today to hear more of what is expected from each of us for helping others.

Matthew 19: 13-15 ”The Importance of Children”

Sermon date: 1/9/2022

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”  Matthew 19: 14

In these passages, Jesus is clear that children are dear and precious to God and should never be held back from God.  The lesson Pastor Anthony instructs us in today is that our children belong to God and we are to prepare them for eternity by teaching them the Word of God.

Matthew 19: 1-12 ”The Sanctity of Marriage”

Sermon date: 1/2/2022

In these passages from Matthew, we read about the Pharisees and how they tried to trap Jesus by asking Him if a man should be allowed to divorce his wife for any reason.  Jesus’ response brings them back to creation in Genesis where God says there will be one male to one female and that they are spiritually joined together as one.  Listen to Pastor Anthony as he continues to explain these verses and what God says about marriage.

Luke 2: 13-14 ”Glory to God Brings Peace on Earth”

Sermon date: 12/26/2021

In these two passages of the birth of Jesus, an army of Angels cry out for God to be glorified and for peace on earth.  Paster Anthony teaches us 5 ways we can bring glory to God.

Luke 2: 1-20 ”Make Room In Your Heart”

Sermon date: 12/19/2021

In this familiar story about the birth of Jesus, Pastor Anthony speaks about the 3 main subjects in these passages: the inn keeper, the shepherds and Mary and each of their commitments to God.  

Are you like the innkeeper who misses out on the miracle birth of Jesus or more like the shepherds who allowed God to work in their hearts?  Lastly, are you like Mary who traded her dreams for the glory of God?  Learn what is needed to be wholeheartedly committed to God in this sermon.

Revelation3: 14-22 ”Duct Tape”

Sermon date: 12/12/2021

In these passages from the book of Revelation, we learn that God wants us to be useful to Him in actively spreading the good news of Jesus.  Youth Pastor Will walks us through these passages and helps us to understand that God wants us to be zealous and repent from sin, for without Christ, we have nothing.

Matthew 18: 21-35 ”The Spirit of Forgiveness”

Sermon date: 12/5/2021

Does God expect us to forgive someone who continues to sin against us again & again?  Pastor Anthony reads through these passages verse by verse and helps us to understand what real forgiveness really is.

Matthew 18: 15-20 ”Steps to Correcting Another”

Sermon date:  11/28/2021

Sinning against a fellow believer is a seroius offense to God and should be a serious concern to us.  God wants peace restored in the body of Christ, fellowship between Christians and peace between us and Him.  Listen to Pastor Anthony go through the steps Jesus gave us in the bible to correct another believer.

Matthew 18: 12-14 ”The 1 and the 99”

Sermon date: 11/21/2021

The Parable of the Lost Sheep is the topic of today’s sermon.  Pastor Anthony breaks down this passage into 3 categories to help us determine which one we fall into.

1. A person who is like the lost sheep
2. A person who was found and falls back into his/her sinful nature
3. A person who is secure in his/her faith

We are reminded that Jesus came to this earth for each one of us.  Is Jesus Christ your personal Lord and Savior?  Choose to listen to the shepherd calling.

Additional Bible passages used in this sermon are:  
Ephesians 2:1-10, Romans 7:21-25, Galatians 2:20

Matthew 18: 5-10 ”More Warnings From Christ”

Sermon date:  11/14/2021

Little children and new believers are the main focus in today's message.  Jesus warns us against leading a child/new believer into sin and He tells us the severity of this type of sin.

Listen to Pastor Anthony as he teaches us that sin is always present in this world, that we are responsible for our own sins and that we need to take an active part in removing it.