Fork Union Baptist Weekly Sermon Podcast

Matthew 5: 31-32 "The Truth About Divorce"

Sermon date: 4/19/2020

In today's message from the Book of Matthew, Pastor Anthony speaks about the difficult topic of divorce and reads about what God says in the bible regarding divorce.  He helps us understand that divorces happen day by day when spouses are put last.

Anthony leaves us with two questions to ask ourselves:

• Are the actions you take today helping your marriage grow stronger or tear it apart?
• Are the actions you take today helping your relationship with God grow stronger or are they making you more distant and tearing it apart?

Matthew 28: 1-10 Resurrection Day sunrise Service

Sermon date: 4/12/2020

"He is Risen, He is Risen Indeed" is today's Easter message from pastor Anthony.

Luke 19: 28-42 Jesus Cries on Palm Sunday

Sermon date 4/5/2020  Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday is the day we remember Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem.  

Three things we need to know about Palm Sunday:

1-Jesus was fulfilling prophecy
2-He was Proclaiming He was the Messiah
3-His arrival into Jerusalem began the last week of His life and would lead Him to the cross.

⁴¹ But as he came closer to Jerusalem and saw the city ahead, he began to weep. ⁴² “How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace. But now it is too late, and peace is hidden from your eyes. ⁴³ Before long your enemies will build ramparts against your walls and encircle you and close in on you from every side. ⁴⁴ They will crush you into the ground, and your children with you. Your enemies will not leave a single stone in place, because you did not recognize it when God visited you.”

 

Everything else may be shutdown, but GOD IS OPEN 24/7...365

This hopeful and helpful sermon delivered by Corven Flynn helps us to reflect on these difficult times we are in during this Covid-19 pandemic.

 

V14-16: 

14: Because he "loves me," says the Lord, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.

15: He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.

16: With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation."

 

Psalm 91 is a prayer/praise to God.  During these times our faith is being tested.  We are comforted and protected when we are close to the arms of God.  We are protected for eternity.

Matthew 5: 27-30 The Truth About Adultery

Sermon date 3/22/2020

Jesus spoke the truth, this passage refers to the 7th commandment "Thou shalt not commit adultery".  It is there to:

1. Protect the family structure
2. Keep us from sinning against our own bodies

Pastor Anthony speaks about this difficult subject and helps us understand the reasons behind this lesson.

Matthew 5, 21-26 Thou Shall Not Murder

Sermon Date:  3/15/2020

Jesus came to fulfill the Law and show us the real meaning of the commandments, the Law is there to protect us because God cares about us.  Anger is the real meaning behind the 6th commandment.  Our anger is self centered based upon something that has happened to us personally and we shouldn't let anger control us.

Pastor Anthony delves into these passages and helps us understand what Jesus is telling us.

Matthew 5, 17-20 The Law in Jesus

Sermon date 3/8/2020

In this passage, Jesus wants us to understand the truth.  He instructs us in His own words how to live a life full of love under God's law, He leaves no room for confusion.  Jesus came to fulfill the Law and reveal it's true meaning, for Jesus IS the truth.  Pastor Anthony preaches a powerful sermon that we can all learn from.  

Matthew 5:13-16 "Salt and Light"

You are the salt of the earth.  But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?  It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.

You are the light of the world.  A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.  Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Pastor Anthony answers the questions:
- What are we doing with the salt and light? 
- Are we spreading them?

 

Matthew 5, 10-12 "How to be Blessed" Part 5

Sermon date: 2/23/2020

*Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

*Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.

Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

These are the last two beatitudes Jesus delivered from the sermon on the mount.  Join us as the Lord teaches us to be an unashamed Christ follower and that He holds us accountable for our sins.  We should all strive to live a life that is pleasing to Him.

Matthew 5: 6-9 How to be Blessed - Part 4

- Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
- Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
- Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
- Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Pastor Anthony speaks about these four beatitudes in this sermon and helps us understand that each of these leads to the next.  Listen to how the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross makes these things possible.