Sermons https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org no en-us ℗ & © 2024 Meadowood Baptist Church: Midwest City, OK Messages from Meadowood Baptist Church: Midwest City, OK Meadowood Baptist Church: Midwest City, OK Sermons Sermons Amy Young amy@meadowoodbaptist.org An Overview An Overview https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-11/an-overview In Romans, we witness the collision of depravity and divinity as the Apostle Paul calls us to see the glory of the gospel on display. In Romans, we witness the collision of depravity and divinity as the Apostle Paul calls us to see the glory of the gospel on display. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-11/129/an-overview Sun, 11 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0500 A Victorious Life A Victorious Life https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-28/a-victorious-life "A Victorious Life" is being baptized into the death of Christ. We crucify the old self but that does not take away our sin nature. Our hope is in what Christ accomplished on the cross. Jesus removes the penalty of sin and breaks the power of sin. "A Victorious Life" is being baptized into the death of Christ. We crucify the old self but that does not take away our sin nature. Our hope is in what Christ accomplished on the cross. Jesus removes the penalty of sin and breaks the power of sin. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-28/122/a-victorious-life Sun, 28 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0600 The Work of the Holy Spirit, Part 2 The Work of the Holy Spirit, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-07/the-work-of-the-holy-spirit-part-2 "The Work of the Holy Spirit" is to glorify Jesus, who He is and what He has done for us. The Holy Spirit also works through us in worship and our daily lives as we share the gospel and God's truth. "The Work of the Holy Spirit" is to glorify Jesus, who He is and what He has done for us. The Holy Spirit also works through us in worship and our daily lives as we share the gospel and God's truth. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-07/120/the-work-of-the-holy-spirit-part-2 Sun, 7 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0600 The Work of the Holy Spirit The Work of the Holy Spirit https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-31/the-work-of-the-holy-spirit "The Work of the Holy Spirit" includes giving understanding. No person is saved without the Holy Spirit and followers of Christ do not automatically grasp God's truth without the Spirit. This messages explores why the world is in its present condition and what believers can do. "The Work of the Holy Spirit" includes giving understanding. No person is saved without the Holy Spirit and followers of Christ do not automatically grasp God's truth without the Spirit. This messages explores why the world is in its present condition and what believers can do. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-31/119/the-work-of-the-holy-spirit Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0600 The Advantage The Advantage https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-24/the-advantage Jesus was crucified, buried, and was raised to life. How does His ascension benefit His followers? "The Advantage" of Christ's return to heaven is the Holy Spirit. The Spirit resides in every follower — everywhere at once. The sending of the Holy Spirit makes it possible to experience God's gift of new life. Jesus was crucified, buried, and was raised to life. How does His ascension benefit His followers? "The Advantage" of Christ's return to heaven is the Holy Spirit. The Spirit resides in every follower — everywhere at once. The sending of the Holy Spirit makes it possible to experience God's gift of new life. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-24/118/the-advantage Sun, 24 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0600 The Power of God The Power of God https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-17/the-power-of-god Jesus conveys power to His followers in the Person of the Holy Spirit. "The Power of God" can only be obtained by a genuinely surrendered believer. This message also discusses what is unique about this power, questions people may have, and what a believer's responses should be. Jesus conveys power to His followers in the Person of the Holy Spirit. "The Power of God" can only be obtained by a genuinely surrendered believer. This message also discusses what is unique about this power, questions people may have, and what a believer's responses should be. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-17/117/the-power-of-god Sun, 17 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0600 You Crazy Galatians You Crazy Galatians https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-10/you-crazy-galatians The churches in the province of Galatia were divided, and their members were attempting to live by God's laws, not God's grace. "You Crazy Galatians!" is a message by our executive pastor, Jay Ramer, about how believers move to a deeper level of gospel living. The churches in the province of Galatia were divided, and their members were attempting to live by God's laws, not God's grace. "You Crazy Galatians!" is a message by our executive pastor, Jay Ramer, about how believers move to a deeper level of gospel living. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-10/116/you-crazy-galatians Sun, 10 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0600 New Life New Life https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-03/new-life Did God chose us or did we chose Him? "New Life" is the continuation of our pastor's series called 'Beginnings' and explains how God chose us for salvation. Many misunderstandings have been caused by the scriptures, but these same scriptures should be an encouragement to believers. Some may ask, 'How can I know if God has chosen me?' We invite you to watch this message. Did God chose us or did we chose Him? "New Life" is the continuation of our pastor's series called 'Beginnings' and explains how God chose us for salvation. Many misunderstandings have been caused by the scriptures, but these same scriptures should be an encouragement to believers. Some may ask, 'How can I know if God has chosen me?' We invite you to watch this message. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-03/115/new-life Sun, 3 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0600 Beginnings, Part 2 Beginnings, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-12-13/beginnings-part-2 When was the plan of salvation established? And how were those in the Old Testament saved? "Beginnings, Part 2" discusses the parable of the vineyard that Jesus taught in Matthew chapter twenty-one. Our salvation was established long before the amazing announcement to Mary and Joseph. When was the plan of salvation established? And how were those in the Old Testament saved? "Beginnings, Part 2" discusses the parable of the vineyard that Jesus taught in Matthew chapter twenty-one. Our salvation was established long before the amazing announcement to Mary and Joseph. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-12-13/112/beginnings-part-2 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 11:30:00 -0600 Beginnings Beginnings https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-12-06/beginnings The only one who has always existed is God. This is not true of the created order. The eternal God created the heavens and the earth. "Beginnings" discusses what is revealed about God in His creation, such as His invisible attributes and His goodness to mankind. But some may wonder, 'Is God the source of evil in the world?' The only one who has always existed is God. This is not true of the created order. The eternal God created the heavens and the earth. "Beginnings" discusses what is revealed about God in His creation, such as His invisible attributes and His goodness to mankind. But some may wonder, 'Is God the source of evil in the world?' https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-12-06/111/beginnings Sun, 6 Dec 2020 11:30:00 -0600 The Thankful Life The Thankful Life https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-22/the-thankful-life Gratitude isn't as difficult as we make it out to be. When we anchor ourselves in the many ways God has provided for and cared for us and how He has made redemption available, we will find thankfulness erupting from our lives most clearly. Gratitude isn't as difficult as we make it out to be. When we anchor ourselves in the many ways God has provided for and cared for us and how He has made redemption available, we will find thankfulness erupting from our lives most clearly. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-22/109/the-thankful-life Sun, 22 Nov 2020 11:30:00 -0600 Righteous and Unrighteous Anger Righteous and Unrighteous Anger https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-08/righteous-and-unrighteous-anger Anger isn't something we typically associate with God or those who follow Him. It's certainly not an aspect of life outsiders expect from people of faith. But is it right to be angry? If so, when? Listen/watch as Bob Rutherford continues our investigation of 1 Corinthians 13. Anger isn't something we typically associate with God or those who follow Him. It's certainly not an aspect of life outsiders expect from people of faith. But is it right to be angry? If so, when? Listen/watch as Bob Rutherford continues our investigation of 1 Corinthians 13. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-08/107/righteous-and-unrighteous-anger Sun, 8 Nov 2020 11:30:00 -0600 Defining Love, Part 3 Defining Love, Part 3 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-18/defining-love-part-3 Bob continues our walk through 1 Corinthians 13 as we look at what defines love and how love should define the life of the believer. Bob continues our walk through 1 Corinthians 13 as we look at what defines love and how love should define the life of the believer. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-18/104/defining-love-part-3 Sun, 18 Oct 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Defining Love, Part 2 Defining Love, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-11/defining-love-part-2 What we call love can easily be distorted and become rife with things like jealousy. But the love we are called to live out is complete in the ways outlined in 1 Corinthians 13. What we call love can easily be distorted and become rife with things like jealousy. But the love we are called to live out is complete in the ways outlined in 1 Corinthians 13. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-11/103/defining-love-part-2 Sun, 11 Oct 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Defining Love Defining Love https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-04/defining-love What is love? It's not just the title of a song by Haddaway but a legitimate question on the hearts of people worldwide? How do we define it? Better yet, how do we live it out to a world desperate for it? What is love? It's not just the title of a song by Haddaway but a legitimate question on the hearts of people worldwide? How do we define it? Better yet, how do we live it out to a world desperate for it? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-04/102/defining-love Sun, 4 Oct 2020 11:30:00 -0500 A Moving Encounter A Moving Encounter https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-27/a-moving-encounter When Jesus confronted and restored Peter after the resurrection, it was an encounter he (and we) couldn't have imagined. But what does this encounter have to teach us today? When Jesus confronted and restored Peter after the resurrection, it was an encounter he (and we) couldn't have imagined. But what does this encounter have to teach us today? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-27/101/a-moving-encounter Sun, 27 Sep 2020 11:30:00 -0500 The Love of God In The Believer's Life The Love of God In The Believer's Life https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-20/the-love-of-god-in-the-believers-life Those who have been transformed by the love of Christ should be most equipped to love others, yet love can be incredibly difficult for us to express to others unconditionally. Why is love so hard? Those who have been transformed by the love of Christ should be most equipped to love others, yet love can be incredibly difficult for us to express to others unconditionally. Why is love so hard? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-20/100/the-love-of-god-in-the-believers-life Sun, 20 Sep 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Living the Christian Life In a Non-Christian World, Part 2 Living the Christian Life In a Non-Christian World, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-13/living-the-christian-life-in-a-non-christian-world-part-2 The core of the Christian's effort in living the Christian life is pretty straightforward. God calls us to love. The core of the Christian's effort in living the Christian life is pretty straightforward. God calls us to love. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-13/99/living-the-christian-life-in-a-non-christian-world-part-2 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Living the Christian Life In a Non-Christian World Living the Christian Life In a Non-Christian World https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-06/living-the-christian-life-in-a-non-christian-world Living as a Christian can seem like a steep challenge, and we find our willpower and even right theology cannot sustain us like Christ alone can. He is who secures and sustains us as we live our lives for Him. Living as a Christian can seem like a steep challenge, and we find our willpower and even right theology cannot sustain us like Christ alone can. He is who secures and sustains us as we live our lives for Him. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-06/98/living-the-christian-life-in-a-non-christian-world Sun, 6 Sep 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Kingdoms: Where Should Our Allegiance Be? Kingdoms: Where Should Our Allegiance Be? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-30/kingdoms:-where-should-our-allegiance-be Kingdoms are at war all around us. They vie for our attention and allegiance in desperate attempts to expand dominion. So how are we to live and where should our allegiance be given? Kingdoms are at war all around us. They vie for our attention and allegiance in desperate attempts to expand dominion. So how are we to live and where should our allegiance be given? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-30/97/kingdoms:-where-should-our-allegiance-be Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Resisting Evil, Part 3 Resisting Evil, Part 3 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-23/resisting-evil-part-3 The Bible says Christians must stand against evil and resist it so that people may see more clearly the glory of God. The Bible says Christians must stand against evil and resist it so that people may see more clearly the glory of God. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-23/96/resisting-evil-part-3 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Resisting Evil, Part 2 Resisting Evil, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-16/resisting-evil-part-2 Evil is not always as ugly as we imagine, but it is imperative that we remain vigilant to recognize its presence and stand against it in the name of Christ and for the good of others. Evil is not always as ugly as we imagine, but it is imperative that we remain vigilant to recognize its presence and stand against it in the name of Christ and for the good of others. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-16/95/resisting-evil-part-2 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 11:30:00 -0500 What Can We Do?, Part 3 (Mercy) What Can We Do?, Part 3 (Mercy) https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-12/what-can-we-do-part-3-mercy Mercy should be a defining characteristic of any believer. The mercy we have received from our Heavenly Father should drive us to extend mercy to the people in our lives. Mercy should be a defining characteristic of any believer. The mercy we have received from our Heavenly Father should drive us to extend mercy to the people in our lives. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-12/92/what-can-we-do-part-3-mercy Sun, 12 Jul 2020 11:30:00 -0500 What Can We Do?, Part 2 (Justice) What Can We Do?, Part 2 (Justice) https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-05/what-can-we-do-part-2-justice Justice is so vital to society yet it can be distorted and twisted by those who seek to take advantage of others and advance their own cause(s). In the Bible, God calls us to seek and do justice, but what does that look like? Justice is so vital to society yet it can be distorted and twisted by those who seek to take advantage of others and advance their own cause(s). In the Bible, God calls us to seek and do justice, but what does that look like? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-05/91/what-can-we-do-part-2-justice Sun, 5 Jul 2020 11:30:00 -0500 What Can We Do?, Part 1 (Truth) What Can We Do?, Part 1 (Truth) https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-28/what-can-we-do-part-1-truth https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-28/90/what-can-we-do-part-1-truth Sun, 28 Jun 2020 11:30:00 -0500 What Kind of Man Are You? What Kind of Man Are You? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-21/what-kind-of-man-are-you In this Father's Day message, Bob shows us the disparity between two men in Scripture, a king who challenges God and a young man who submits to the Lord. In this Father's Day message, Bob shows us the disparity between two men in Scripture, a king who challenges God and a young man who submits to the Lord. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-21/89/what-kind-of-man-are-you Sun, 21 Jun 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Healing, Part 2 Healing, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-14/healing-part-2 Believers are not promised long, healthy lives free of hurt or disease or discomfort. However, we are always assured that no matter what our circumstances, Christ is always with us. And He is always, always enough for us. Believers are not promised long, healthy lives free of hurt or disease or discomfort. However, we are always assured that no matter what our circumstances, Christ is always with us. And He is always, always enough for us. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-14/88/healing-part-2 Sun, 14 Jun 2020 11:30:00 -0500 What Are We Coming To? What Are We Coming To? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-07/what-are-we-coming-to When we watch the news and read the headlines, it's all to easy to begin to wonder where the world is headed. But no matter how things unfold, we can know peace in the midst of it all as Jesus foretold not only what would happen but that He would be present in and at the end. When we watch the news and read the headlines, it's all to easy to begin to wonder where the world is headed. But no matter how things unfold, we can know peace in the midst of it all as Jesus foretold not only what would happen but that He would be present in and at the end. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-07/87/what-are-we-coming-to Sun, 7 Jun 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Healing Healing https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-31/healing Sickness and struggle can be signs of sin in one's life, but God does not necessarily use them as judgment. Instead, they are a natural by product of sin's presence in the world and in our hearts. This was not the way it was intended to be. With God, we will not live lives free of illness or hardship, but we will always have a Father who will carry us through until we are with Him forevermore. Sickness and struggle can be signs of sin in one's life, but God does not necessarily use them as judgment. Instead, they are a natural by product of sin's presence in the world and in our hearts. This was not the way it was intended to be. With God, we will not live lives free of illness or hardship, but we will always have a Father who will carry us through until we are with Him forevermore. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-31/86/healing Sun, 31 May 2020 11:30:00 -0500 A Life of Sacrifice A Life of Sacrifice https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-24/a-life-of-sacrifice Sacrifice is why we commemorate Memorial Day each year. We pause and remember what so many have given so that we might enjoy the freedoms we experience today. And yet, we are reminded that no one has sacrifice more on our behalf than Christ Jesus. Sacrifice is why we commemorate Memorial Day each year. We pause and remember what so many have given so that we might enjoy the freedoms we experience today. And yet, we are reminded that no one has sacrifice more on our behalf than Christ Jesus. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-24/85/a-life-of-sacrifice Sun, 24 May 2020 11:30:00 -0500 God's Work In a Troubled World God's Work In a Troubled World https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-19/gods-work-in-a-troubled-world When we look around it can be easy to begin to believe that God may have taken a break from the controls. Chaos seems the norm. And yet, we know and trust He is still at work, and our fears are nothing new for God to deal with. Even in Scripture we can see skepticism rise and only to be relieved by a loving Father who is still and always at work, even in troubling times. When we look around it can be easy to begin to believe that God may have taken a break from the controls. Chaos seems the norm. And yet, we know and trust He is still at work, and our fears are nothing new for God to deal with. Even in Scripture we can see skepticism rise and only to be relieved by a loving Father who is still and always at work, even in troubling times. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-19/84/gods-work-in-a-troubled-world Tue, 19 May 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Mother's Day Mother's Day https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-10/mothers-day The stories of Rahab and Ruth offer compelling examples of redemption and restoration for us all. The stories of Rahab and Ruth offer compelling examples of redemption and restoration for us all. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-10/83/mothers-day Sun, 10 May 2020 11:30:00 -0500 The Beggar Who Became RIch The Beggar Who Became RIch https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-03/the-beggar-who-became-rich In Luke 18, Jesus heals a blind beggar, who demonstrates what true faith in Christ looks like. In Luke 18, Jesus heals a blind beggar, who demonstrates what true faith in Christ looks like. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-03/82/the-beggar-who-became-rich Sun, 3 May 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Enlarging Our Hearts Enlarging Our Hearts https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-26/enlarging-our-hearts Our hearts have a greater capacity to love God and others if we will allow Him enlarge our hearts for His name's sake. Our hearts have a greater capacity to love God and others if we will allow Him enlarge our hearts for His name's sake. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-26/81/enlarging-our-hearts Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0500 A Satisfied Life A Satisfied Life https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-19/a-satisfied-life Satisfaction can be hard to come by, perhaps especially amid a global pandemic. Yet God offers us that and so much more regardless of our circumstances. Satisfaction can be hard to come by, perhaps especially amid a global pandemic. Yet God offers us that and so much more regardless of our circumstances. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-19/80/a-satisfied-life Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Easter Sunday 2020 Easter Sunday 2020 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-12/easter-sunday-2020 Easter is the biggest Sunday of the church calendar simply because it is the day believers celebrate Christ's victory over sin and death. This Easter, we set our eyes on Jesus and our hearts to repentance and gospel mission. Easter is the biggest Sunday of the church calendar simply because it is the day believers celebrate Christ's victory over sin and death. This Easter, we set our eyes on Jesus and our hearts to repentance and gospel mission. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-12/79/easter-sunday-2020 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Palm Sunday: April 5, 2020 Palm Sunday: April 5, 2020 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-05/palm-sunday:-april-5-2020 Uncertain times call for the certainty of the gospel. As Jesus entered Jerusalem, many were certain the end of Roman occupation and religious servitude would soon fade away. But Jesus was embarking on the unexpected and still accomplished everything that God had promised Uncertain times call for the certainty of the gospel. As Jesus entered Jerusalem, many were certain the end of Roman occupation and religious servitude would soon fade away. But Jesus was embarking on the unexpected and still accomplished everything that God had promised https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-05/78/palm-sunday:-april-5-2020 Sun, 5 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0500 March 29, 2020 March 29, 2020 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-29/march-29-2020 In the second installment of Meadowood Live, Bob encourages us once more with the gospel. In the second installment of Meadowood Live, Bob encourages us once more with the gospel. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-29/77/march-29-2020 Sun, 29 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0500 March 22, 2020 March 22, 2020 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-22/march-22-2020 In our first-ever live service, Bob explains gospel foundations that give us hope amid our current circumstances. In our first-ever live service, Bob explains gospel foundations that give us hope amid our current circumstances. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-22/76/march-22-2020 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Frustration Frustration https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-08/frustration Frustration is a very real and very human experience. There's so much in our lives that doesn't go like we think it should and no matter how hard we work or how much we try to eliminate frustration in our lives, it always seems to pop up again. But with God's Spirit inside us, we will be able to experience the peace and contentment our frustrations keep at a distance. Frustration is a very real and very human experience. There's so much in our lives that doesn't go like we think it should and no matter how hard we work or how much we try to eliminate frustration in our lives, it always seems to pop up again. But with God's Spirit inside us, we will be able to experience the peace and contentment our frustrations keep at a distance. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-08/75/frustration Sun, 8 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0600 The Holy Spirit: Our Teacher The Holy Spirit: Our Teacher https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-01/the-holy-spirit:-our-teacher God's Holy Spirit teaches us to live lives of contentment, but He requires us to by good students as we trust His sustaining, guiding presence in our lives. God's Holy Spirit teaches us to live lives of contentment, but He requires us to by good students as we trust His sustaining, guiding presence in our lives. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-01/74/the-holy-spirit:-our-teacher Sun, 1 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0600 Gaining Spiritual Understanding Gaining Spiritual Understanding https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-23/gaining-spiritual-understanding Contentment can feel elusive, but it will increase in our lives as we gain proper spiritual understanding. We must allow the Spirit to work in our lives to enlighten us to the ways and will of God. Contentment can feel elusive, but it will increase in our lives as we gain proper spiritual understanding. We must allow the Spirit to work in our lives to enlighten us to the ways and will of God. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-23/73/gaining-spiritual-understanding Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:30:00 -0600 The Holy Spirit and His Intended Role, Part 3 The Holy Spirit and His Intended Role, Part 3 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-16/the-holy-spirit-and-his-intended-role-part-3 God's Holy Spirit is inside us for a reason. He guards and guides us but also gives us freedom to make our own decisions. But, our choices should never be made apart from His lordship over us. When we allow His Spirit to accomplish His intended role, we will discover rich blessings we would otherwise go without. God's Holy Spirit is inside us for a reason. He guards and guides us but also gives us freedom to make our own decisions. But, our choices should never be made apart from His lordship over us. When we allow His Spirit to accomplish His intended role, we will discover rich blessings we would otherwise go without. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-16/72/the-holy-spirit-and-his-intended-role-part-3 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 11:30:00 -0600 One Question for Everyone One Question for Everyone https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-09/one-question-for-everyone When Jesus asked His disciples how they perceived Him, Peter immediately gave the right answer. Yet a few short verses later, Christ had to rebuke him because he wasn't seeing things clearly. Could the same be true for us? When Jesus asked His disciples how they perceived Him, Peter immediately gave the right answer. Yet a few short verses later, Christ had to rebuke him because he wasn't seeing things clearly. Could the same be true for us? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-09/71/one-question-for-everyone Sun, 9 Feb 2020 11:30:00 -0600 The Holy Spirit and His Intended Role, Part 2 The Holy Spirit and His Intended Role, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-02/the-holy-spirit-and-his-intended-role-part-2 Doing good things for others, discerning between good and evil and persevering through all the trials and temptations of life are wonderful and difficult things for us. But they are not ultimately the markers we should apply to measure our love of Christ. Through His Spirit's work in our lives, He is looking for something more to demonstrate our love for Jesus. Doing good things for others, discerning between good and evil and persevering through all the trials and temptations of life are wonderful and difficult things for us. But they are not ultimately the markers we should apply to measure our love of Christ. Through His Spirit's work in our lives, He is looking for something more to demonstrate our love for Jesus. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-02/70/the-holy-spirit-and-his-intended-role-part-2 Sun, 2 Feb 2020 11:30:00 -0600 The Holy Spirit and His Intended Role The Holy Spirit and His Intended Role https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-26/the-holy-spirit-and-his-intended-role The Holy Spirit is almost a foreign concept to us today, and we can squirm a little when we hear the subject brought up. We understand the Spirit to be a person of the Trinity, and we trust He is present in our lives. But it can be difficult for believer today to truly allow their lives to be led by the Holy Spirit's influence. How do we do it? And how can we separate the Spirit's work from the leanings of our own conscience? The Holy Spirit is almost a foreign concept to us today, and we can squirm a little when we hear the subject brought up. We understand the Spirit to be a person of the Trinity, and we trust He is present in our lives. But it can be difficult for believer today to truly allow their lives to be led by the Holy Spirit's influence. How do we do it? And how can we separate the Spirit's work from the leanings of our own conscience? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-26/69/the-holy-spirit-and-his-intended-role Sun, 26 Jan 2020 11:30:00 -0600 The Sanctity of Life The Sanctity of Life https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-19/the-sanctity-of-life It shouldn't be a problem for us to value every single life God has created, yet we live in an age where lives are cast aside as worthless, inconvenient and mistakes. Our response to God's creative work should mobilize us to love all life. It shouldn't be a problem for us to value every single life God has created, yet we live in an age where lives are cast aside as worthless, inconvenient and mistakes. Our response to God's creative work should mobilize us to love all life. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-19/68/the-sanctity-of-life Sun, 19 Jan 2020 11:30:00 -0600 The Daily Decision Every Believer Will Make The Daily Decision Every Believer Will Make https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-12/the-daily-decision-every-believer-will-make When we allow the Spirit to lead our lives, we will see our spiritual lives will be affected. However, should we dismiss His guidance and fight His control, our spiritual lives will be hindered When we allow the Spirit to lead our lives, we will see our spiritual lives will be affected. However, should we dismiss His guidance and fight His control, our spiritual lives will be hindered https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-12/67/the-daily-decision-every-believer-will-make Sun, 12 Jan 2020 11:30:00 -0600 Conflict or Contentment?, Part 2 Conflict or Contentment?, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-05/conflict-or-contentment-part-2 Conflict is coming, and there's nothing you can do to avoid it. Whether tensions arise between you and the people around you or they come from within as you wrestle with your own sin nature, you cannot avoid conflict. But how will you respond when it comes? Conflict is coming, and there's nothing you can do to avoid it. Whether tensions arise between you and the people around you or they come from within as you wrestle with your own sin nature, you cannot avoid conflict. But how will you respond when it comes? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-05/66/conflict-or-contentment-part-2 Sun, 5 Jan 2020 11:30:00 -0600 Conflict or Contentment? Conflict or Contentment? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-29/conflict-or-contentment Conflict is inevitable. Whether we run into it within ourselves, with people around us or even with our God, we know it will happen. The question is, how will we respond? Conflict is inevitable. Whether we run into it within ourselves, with people around us or even with our God, we know it will happen. The question is, how will we respond? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-29/65/conflict-or-contentment Sun, 29 Dec 2019 11:30:00 -0600 The Gift of a Godly Life The Gift of a Godly Life https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-22/the-gift-of-a-godly-life Have you ever taken the time to think about the gifts you give? We have a tendency to measure our gifts we offer. We compare them to those we have been given. We try to give in the manner we have been received. And yet, when we consider gifts, we cannot purchase a gift greater than the one freely given to us to give to others. Have you ever taken the time to think about the gifts you give? We have a tendency to measure our gifts we offer. We compare them to those we have been given. We try to give in the manner we have been received. And yet, when we consider gifts, we cannot purchase a gift greater than the one freely given to us to give to others. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-22/63/the-gift-of-a-godly-life Sun, 22 Dec 2019 11:30:00 -0600 A Legitimate Faith A Legitimate Faith https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-15/a-legitimate-faith https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-15/64/a-legitimate-faith Sun, 15 Dec 2019 11:30:00 -0600 The Sacrifice of Jesus The Sacrifice of Jesus https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-08/the-sacrifice-of-jesus It may feel a little strange to talk about the sacrifice of Jesus during the Advent season, but that's what the "Good News of Great Joy" delivered to lowly shepherds was always pointing to. Christ's sacrifice for our sin is His whole reason for coming in the first place, so it might actually be best to view the Advent season through an Easter lens. It may feel a little strange to talk about the sacrifice of Jesus during the Advent season, but that's what the "Good News of Great Joy" delivered to lowly shepherds was always pointing to. Christ's sacrifice for our sin is His whole reason for coming in the first place, so it might actually be best to view the Advent season through an Easter lens. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-08/62/the-sacrifice-of-jesus Sun, 8 Dec 2019 11:30:00 -0600 Prophecies Prophecies https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-01/prophecies Prophecies in Scripture Prophecies in Scripture https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-01/61/prophecies Sun, 1 Dec 2019 11:30:00 -0600 Deploying the Church, Part 2 Deploying the Church, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-24/deploying-the-church-part-2 God deploys His people to do His work in our world. He calls us to carry out this mission with wisdom, faithfulness, truth, love and gratitude. These are components of faith that will help us advance the gospel. God deploys His people to do His work in our world. He calls us to carry out this mission with wisdom, faithfulness, truth, love and gratitude. These are components of faith that will help us advance the gospel. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-24/60/deploying-the-church-part-2 Sun, 24 Nov 2019 11:30:00 -0600 Deploying the Church Deploying the Church https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-17/deploying-the-church When we gather each Sunday morning, we come together to worship the Lord and to train ourselves for the work of ministry. So, as each worship service draws to a close, we must realize God is unleashing us on this world, deploying us into a spiritual warzone that we may declare His message of hope and healing to a world desperate for it, When we gather each Sunday morning, we come together to worship the Lord and to train ourselves for the work of ministry. So, as each worship service draws to a close, we must realize God is unleashing us on this world, deploying us into a spiritual warzone that we may declare His message of hope and healing to a world desperate for it, https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-17/59/deploying-the-church Sun, 17 Nov 2019 11:30:00 -0600 Guidelines for Giving Guidelines for Giving https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-10/guidelines-for-giving What a privilege it is to give! That may sound a little off when you first read it, but those who give truly are more blessed than those who receive so long as they freely give cheerfully, sacrificially, and whole-heartedly of all God has given them. Our giving tells alot about who we are and how we trust the Father to provide what we need. What a privilege it is to give! That may sound a little off when you first read it, but those who give truly are more blessed than those who receive so long as they freely give cheerfully, sacrificially, and whole-heartedly of all God has given them. Our giving tells alot about who we are and how we trust the Father to provide what we need. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-10/58/guidelines-for-giving Sun, 10 Nov 2019 11:30:00 -0600 Giving One's Life Giving One's Life https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-03/giving-ones-life Giving is an important aspects of faith in Christ, but it's not only Giving is an important aspects of faith in Christ, but it's not only https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-03/57/giving-ones-life Sun, 3 Nov 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Signs of Spiritual Growth, Part 2 Signs of Spiritual Growth, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-10-27/signs-of-spiritual-growth-part-2 We continue to look at what it means to develop disciples, and we focus our attention on the spiritual growth that should be evidenced in the life of any believer. Disciples aren't those who simply want to be like the one they follow. No, they are those who actively work to make that likeness a reality. We continue to look at what it means to develop disciples, and we focus our attention on the spiritual growth that should be evidenced in the life of any believer. Disciples aren't those who simply want to be like the one they follow. No, they are those who actively work to make that likeness a reality. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-10-27/56/signs-of-spiritual-growth-part-2 Sun, 27 Oct 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Signs of Spiritual Growth Signs of Spiritual Growth https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-10-20/signs-of-spiritual-growth Along the path of discipleship, there will be signs of spiritual growth in the life of the believer. As we walk the path with our brothers and sisters in Christ, we will point each other to Jesus and encourage one another in the faith. It is all part of developing disciples. Along the path of discipleship, there will be signs of spiritual growth in the life of the believer. As we walk the path with our brothers and sisters in Christ, we will point each other to Jesus and encourage one another in the faith. It is all part of developing disciples. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-10-20/55/signs-of-spiritual-growth Sun, 20 Oct 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Pray Big Pray Big https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-10-13/pray-big Pray, but pray big! That's the message we hear from our Creator as He calls us to believe in His power and desire to accomplish great things for our good and for His glory. Dive with us into the book of Exodus and see how Moses, a man with plenty of reason to discredit himself, gives us an example of big prayers. Pray, but pray big! That's the message we hear from our Creator as He calls us to believe in His power and desire to accomplish great things for our good and for His glory. Dive with us into the book of Exodus and see how Moses, a man with plenty of reason to discredit himself, gives us an example of big prayers. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-10-13/54/pray-big Sun, 13 Oct 2019 11:30:00 -0500 The Grace to Give The Grace to Give https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-10-06/the-grace-to-give As we see in the Corinthian church, giving is a means of blessing for both the giver and the receiver. When done joyfully, sacrificially and whole-heartedly, giving is an avenue of grace God uses to shape the life of the believer. As we see in the Corinthian church, giving is a means of blessing for both the giver and the receiver. When done joyfully, sacrificially and whole-heartedly, giving is an avenue of grace God uses to shape the life of the believer. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-10-06/53/the-grace-to-give Sun, 6 Oct 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Worldly Enticements, Part 2 Worldly Enticements, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-29/worldly-enticements-part-2 Worldly enticements surround us, and we will do well not to bury our heads in the sand and hope the temptations go away. We must fight, and we must stand together against the very real enticements of impurity and immorality. All the while, we must remember we are not alone, for all have sinned and fallen short of His glory. However, we also have the offer of salvation from Christ Himself. Worldly enticements surround us, and we will do well not to bury our heads in the sand and hope the temptations go away. We must fight, and we must stand together against the very real enticements of impurity and immorality. All the while, we must remember we are not alone, for all have sinned and fallen short of His glory. However, we also have the offer of salvation from Christ Himself. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-29/52/worldly-enticements-part-2 Sun, 29 Sep 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Worldly Enticements Worldly Enticements https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-22/worldly-enticements Worldly enticements spring up everywhere along our path as we follow Jesus. They battle for our attention and lure us away from our Savior and His best path for us. But, the mature believer recognizes the sinful attraction and fights to keep focused on Christ. Worldly enticements spring up everywhere along our path as we follow Jesus. They battle for our attention and lure us away from our Savior and His best path for us. But, the mature believer recognizes the sinful attraction and fights to keep focused on Christ. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-22/51/worldly-enticements Sun, 22 Sep 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Growing to Maturity, Part 2 Growing to Maturity, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-15/growing-to-maturity-part-2 Growing to maturity means reining in our attitudes and speech because it's easy to spot immaturity in the ways people talk and how they think and carry themselves. Christians are called to be Christlike, which means controlling our words and attitudes as we honor Jesus and seek to point others to Him. Growing to maturity means reining in our attitudes and speech because it's easy to spot immaturity in the ways people talk and how they think and carry themselves. Christians are called to be Christlike, which means controlling our words and attitudes as we honor Jesus and seek to point others to Him. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-15/50/growing-to-maturity-part-2 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Abiding in Christ Abiding in Christ https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-08/abiding-in-christ John 15 is a familiar passage for most anyone, but what does it mean to "abide in Christ," and how are we to accomplish it today? John 15 is a familiar passage for most anyone, but what does it mean to "abide in Christ," and how are we to accomplish it today? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-08/49/abiding-in-christ Sun, 8 Sep 2019 11:30:00 -0500 The Maturing Disciple, Part 3 The Maturing Disciple, Part 3 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-18/the-maturing-disciple-part-3 The richest fuel of our faith is the love we exhibit for Christ, His church, our fellow believers and all other people. The clearest mark of a true disciple of Jesus is one who demonstrates love. The richest fuel of our faith is the love we exhibit for Christ, His church, our fellow believers and all other people. The clearest mark of a true disciple of Jesus is one who demonstrates love. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-18/47/the-maturing-disciple-part-3 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 11:30:00 -0500 The Maturing Disciple, Part 2 The Maturing Disciple, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-11/the-maturing-disciple-part-2 The maturing disciple is one who seeks unity and peace within, with God and with others as the Spirit of God works in his/her life. The maturing disciple is one who seeks unity and peace within, with God and with others as the Spirit of God works in his/her life. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-11/46/the-maturing-disciple-part-2 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 11:30:00 -0500 The Maturing Disciple The Maturing Disciple https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-04/the-maturing-disciple Perhaps no one outside of Jesus demonstrates a heart committed to discipleship more than the Apostle Paul. Virtually everything he does and says is saturated with his desire to see believers across the world pursue Jesus rightly. Perhaps no one outside of Jesus demonstrates a heart committed to discipleship more than the Apostle Paul. Virtually everything he does and says is saturated with his desire to see believers across the world pursue Jesus rightly. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-04/45/the-maturing-disciple Sun, 4 Aug 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Developing Disciples, Part 2 Developing Disciples, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-07-28/developing-disciples-part-2 Discipleship isn't just a good idea, it's a command from our Savior. We must not only be His disciples but need to disciple others so that we all might be more like Him. Discipleship isn't just a good idea, it's a command from our Savior. We must not only be His disciples but need to disciple others so that we all might be more like Him. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-07-28/44/developing-disciples-part-2 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Developing Disciples Developing Disciples https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-07-21/developing-disciples Developing disciples of Jesus begins with the declaration of God's Word. When someone comes to faith in Jesus through that proclamation, we lead them through the initial steps of following Jesus. One of those steps is demonstrating obedience to Christ by being baptized. Developing disciples of Jesus begins with the declaration of God's Word. When someone comes to faith in Jesus through that proclamation, we lead them through the initial steps of following Jesus. One of those steps is demonstrating obedience to Christ by being baptized. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-07-21/43/developing-disciples Sun, 21 Jul 2019 11:30:00 -0500 The Lord's House The Lord's House https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-07-14/the-lords-house The Lord's House is important to Him, and Meadowood wants to make sure we take care of the facilities God has given us stewardship over. The Lord's House is important to Him, and Meadowood wants to make sure we take care of the facilities God has given us stewardship over. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-07-14/42/the-lords-house Sun, 14 Jul 2019 11:30:00 -0500 A Panoramic View of Jesus A Panoramic View of Jesus https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-07-07/a-panoramic-view-of-jesus Jay Ramer, minister of adult education at Meadowood, gives a panoramic view of Jesus from Luke 5:4-26. In it, we see how Christ sends believers into the mission field through our work and to the marginalized. When we worship Him our hearts change. If you are seeking a fulfilling life, you must seek to serve others. Jay Ramer, minister of adult education at Meadowood, gives a panoramic view of Jesus from Luke 5:4-26. In it, we see how Christ sends believers into the mission field through our work and to the marginalized. When we worship Him our hearts change. If you are seeking a fulfilling life, you must seek to serve others. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-07-07/41/a-panoramic-view-of-jesus Sun, 7 Jul 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Honoring the Lord Honoring the Lord https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-30/honoring-the-lord With American Independence Day approaching, we don't want to give ourselves over to worship of country. While we can be grateful for the land God has placed us in, it is more important that we worship Him for who He is not where we are. But how are we as individuals and as a body of believers supposed to honor God in a culture like ours? With American Independence Day approaching, we don't want to give ourselves over to worship of country. While we can be grateful for the land God has placed us in, it is more important that we worship Him for who He is not where we are. But how are we as individuals and as a body of believers supposed to honor God in a culture like ours? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-30/40/honoring-the-lord Sun, 30 Jun 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Disciple Making Disciple Making https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-23/disciple-making Developing disciples can be a challenge today as we find it all to easy to resist authority in our lives, and there is no one who has more authority over us Developing disciples can be a challenge today as we find it all to easy to resist authority in our lives, and there is no one who has more authority over us https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-23/39/disciple-making Sun, 23 Jun 2019 11:30:00 -0500 A Father's Contribution A Father's Contribution https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-16/a-fathers-contribution Fatherhood is a challenge and has been from the beginning. It's good to know we've got a Heavenly Father who sets the course for us and guides us along it by His Word. Fatherhood is a challenge and has been from the beginning. It's good to know we've got a Heavenly Father who sets the course for us and guides us along it by His Word. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-16/38/a-fathers-contribution Sun, 16 Jun 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Rooted and Established In Love Rooted and Established In Love https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-09/rooted-and-established-in-love Dr. Kevin Clarkson steps in for Bob to deliver an encouraging message based in Ephesians 3. Here, we are reminded to dig our roots down deep into the love of Christ. Dr. Kevin Clarkson steps in for Bob to deliver an encouraging message based in Ephesians 3. Here, we are reminded to dig our roots down deep into the love of Christ. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-09/37/rooted-and-established-in-love Sun, 9 Jun 2019 11:30:00 -0500 The Liberating Power of God's Word, Part 2 The Liberating Power of God's Word, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-02/the-liberating-power-of-gods-word-part-2 Knowing what the liberated life is like is one thing. Understanding how to experience it is another. Knowing what the liberated life is like is one thing. Understanding how to experience it is another. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-02/36/the-liberating-power-of-gods-word-part-2 Sun, 2 Jun 2019 11:30:00 -0500 The Liberating Power of God's Word The Liberating Power of God's Word https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-26/the-liberating-power-of-gods-word The Bible is more than just a book with helpful quotes and rules for life. In it, believers find freedom unlike any we could acquire on our own. The Bible is more than just a book with helpful quotes and rules for life. In it, believers find freedom unlike any we could acquire on our own. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-26/35/the-liberating-power-of-gods-word Sun, 26 May 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Hiding God's Word in My Heart Hiding God's Word in My Heart https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-19/hiding-gods-word-in-my-heart In this special message on Senior Sunday (recognizing those graduating high school and college) Bob challenges us to invest our time in the reading, study and application of God's Word. In this special message on Senior Sunday (recognizing those graduating high school and college) Bob challenges us to invest our time in the reading, study and application of God's Word. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-19/34/hiding-gods-word-in-my-heart Sun, 19 May 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Four Great Women Four Great Women https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-12/four-great-women Mother's Day offers us a chance to break from our current sermon series to focus on four women in Scripture all believers can learn from. And, they might not be who you'd expect to be championed. Mother's Day offers us a chance to break from our current sermon series to focus on four women in Scripture all believers can learn from. And, they might not be who you'd expect to be championed. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-12/33/four-great-women Sun, 12 May 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Declaring God's Word, Part 2 Declaring God's Word, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-05/declaring-gods-word-part-2 Declaring God's Word is all about announcing the fullness of the truth to be found in Scripture. Declaring God's Word is all about announcing the fullness of the truth to be found in Scripture. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-05/32/declaring-gods-word-part-2 Sun, 5 May 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Declaring God's Word Declaring God's Word https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-28/declaring-gods-word Nothing is more central to the mission of the church than the declaration of the gospel on display in all of the Bible. As followers of Christ, we are each tasked with telling others what Jesus has done. Nothing is more central to the mission of the church than the declaration of the gospel on display in all of the Bible. As followers of Christ, we are each tasked with telling others what Jesus has done. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-28/31/declaring-gods-word Sun, 28 Apr 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Full of Hope or Hopeless? Full of Hope or Hopeless? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-21/full-of-hope-or-hopeless As you think about your life and the events that transpired on during the first Holy Week, are you full of hope or hopeless? As you think about your life and the events that transpired on during the first Holy Week, are you full of hope or hopeless? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-21/29/full-of-hope-or-hopeless Sun, 21 Apr 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Good Friday Good Friday https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-19/good-friday The justice of God is one of the greatest assurances we have, and it is perhaps most clearly on display at the cross. The justice of God is one of the greatest assurances we have, and it is perhaps most clearly on display at the cross. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-19/30/good-friday Fri, 19 Apr 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Depending on Jesus, Part 2 Depending on Jesus, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-14/depending-on-jesus-part-2 Jesus demonstrated that dependence on Him, while difficult, is truly the best path for believers. Though the world may hate them, we can rest assured knowing He has already suffered through it and will carry us through. Jesus demonstrated that dependence on Him, while difficult, is truly the best path for believers. Though the world may hate them, we can rest assured knowing He has already suffered through it and will carry us through. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-14/28/depending-on-jesus-part-2 Sun, 14 Apr 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Depending on Jesus Depending on Jesus https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-07/depending-on-jesus Following Jesus means depending on Him for everything and trusting that He will faithfully care for His people. Our part to play is obedience as we bear spiritual fruit in our world. Following Jesus means depending on Him for everything and trusting that He will faithfully care for His people. Our part to play is obedience as we bear spiritual fruit in our world. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-07/27/depending-on-jesus Sun, 7 Apr 2019 11:30:00 -0500 A Family of Christ Followers, Part 2 A Family of Christ Followers, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-31/a-family-of-christ-followers-part-2 Jesus calls true believers to follow Him, and we see two contrasting examples among the 12 men who walked with Him during His earthly ministry. Peter serves as a primary example of repentance and faith, while Judas Iscariot proves to be the exact opposite. Which could be said of you? Jesus calls true believers to follow Him, and we see two contrasting examples among the 12 men who walked with Him during His earthly ministry. Peter serves as a primary example of repentance and faith, while Judas Iscariot proves to be the exact opposite. Which could be said of you? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-31/26/a-family-of-christ-followers-part-2 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 11:30:00 -0500 A Family of Christ Followers A Family of Christ Followers https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-24/a-family-of-christ-followers Believing in Jesus is one thing, but following Him and trusting Him as Savior and Lord is altogether different. To follow Christ means to give Him control of your steps, which is what sets true believers apart and is what we in the church are supposed to demonstrate. Believing in Jesus is one thing, but following Him and trusting Him as Savior and Lord is altogether different. To follow Christ means to give Him control of your steps, which is what sets true believers apart and is what we in the church are supposed to demonstrate. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-24/25/a-family-of-christ-followers Sun, 24 Mar 2019 11:30:00 -0500 The Family, Part 2 The Family, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-17/the-family-part-2 Being part of God's family is no accident. If Christ has saved you, it is because God has called you, convicted you of sin and drawn you to Himself. He has orchestrated your inclusion, and no one sneaks into the Kingdom. Only those who have been born again are members of His family. Being part of God's family is no accident. If Christ has saved you, it is because God has called you, convicted you of sin and drawn you to Himself. He has orchestrated your inclusion, and no one sneaks into the Kingdom. Only those who have been born again are members of His family. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-17/24/the-family-part-2 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 11:30:00 -0500 The Family The Family https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-10/the-family Launching Meadowood's new sermon series, Bob begins by helping us see the church not as a club or an organization but as a family. Launching Meadowood's new sermon series, Bob begins by helping us see the church not as a club or an organization but as a family. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-10/23/the-family Sun, 10 Mar 2019 11:30:00 -0600 Do Not Covet Do Not Covet https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-03/do-not-covet The Ten Commandments offer a wide range of so-called rules to follow. Outside of the first few, the last one on the list might be the most difficult for us to keep today. The Ten Commandments offer a wide range of so-called rules to follow. Outside of the first few, the last one on the list might be the most difficult for us to keep today. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-03/22/do-not-covet Sun, 3 Mar 2019 11:30:00 -0600 Praying for God's Will Praying for God's Will https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-24/praying-for-gods-will Praying for God's wil means more than just asking for a list of wants, and meaning that prayer can open us up to see Him work. Praying for God's wil means more than just asking for a list of wants, and meaning that prayer can open us up to see Him work. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-24/21/praying-for-gods-will Sun, 24 Feb 2019 11:30:00 -0600 Experiencing God's Will Experiencing God's Will https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-17/experiencing-gods-will The will of God can seem impossible to know and trust. Doubts and questions seem ever-present in our lives, but He has plans for us individually and corporately, and how we experience His will has an impact on the whole of our lives. The will of God can seem impossible to know and trust. Doubts and questions seem ever-present in our lives, but He has plans for us individually and corporately, and how we experience His will has an impact on the whole of our lives. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-17/20/experiencing-gods-will Sun, 17 Feb 2019 11:30:00 -0600 Praying Like Jesus, Part 3 Praying Like Jesus, Part 3 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-10/praying-like-jesus-part-3 Jesus was consistent in prayer, carving out time regularly to connect with the Father. He demonstrated and taught persistent prayer. He also prayed with confidence, trusting the Father to respond. Jesus was consistent in prayer, carving out time regularly to connect with the Father. He demonstrated and taught persistent prayer. He also prayed with confidence, trusting the Father to respond. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-10/19/praying-like-jesus-part-3 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 11:30:00 -0600 Praying Like Jesus, Part 2 Praying Like Jesus, Part 2 https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-03/praying-like-jesus-part-2 Praying like Jesus involves persistence, that we may connect with our power supply and experience peace and deliverance we are promised. Praying like Jesus involves persistence, that we may connect with our power supply and experience peace and deliverance we are promised. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-03/18/praying-like-jesus-part-2 Sun, 3 Feb 2019 11:30:00 -0600 Praying Like Jesus Praying Like Jesus https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-27/praying-like-jesus Jesus demonstrated a prayer life we should all seek to emulate. Though He lived a sinless life, completely unlike us, His consistent focus on prayer and the examples He gives in Scripture can help us as we look to pray whole-heartedly to our Heavenly Father. Jesus demonstrated a prayer life we should all seek to emulate. Though He lived a sinless life, completely unlike us, His consistent focus on prayer and the examples He gives in Scripture can help us as we look to pray whole-heartedly to our Heavenly Father. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-27/17/praying-like-jesus Sun, 27 Jan 2019 11:30:00 -0600 Sanctity of Life Sanctity of Life https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-20/sanctity-of-life Abortion has now been legal for several decades, and yet we have opportunities to shine as beacons of hope and compassion as we value life and bring the gospel to bear in our sin-darkened world. Abortion has now been legal for several decades, and yet we have opportunities to shine as beacons of hope and compassion as we value life and bring the gospel to bear in our sin-darkened world. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-20/16/sanctity-of-life Sun, 20 Jan 2019 11:30:00 -0600 Keys for Successful Praying Keys for Successful Praying https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-13/keys-for-successful-praying Praying is more difficult than we may lead ourselves to believe, but there is so much benefit to be gained from personal communication with God through Christ and on behalf of ourselves and others. Praying is more difficult than we may lead ourselves to believe, but there is so much benefit to be gained from personal communication with God through Christ and on behalf of ourselves and others. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-13/15/keys-for-successful-praying Sun, 13 Jan 2019 11:30:00 -0600 Can I Not Take Care of Myself Spiritually? Can I Not Take Care of Myself Spiritually? https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-06/can-i-not-take-care-of-myself-spiritually We cannot pull off the Christian life alone. We need each other, and we need the prayers of our brothers and sisters. We cannot pull off the Christian life alone. We need each other, and we need the prayers of our brothers and sisters. https://www.meadowoodbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-06/14/can-i-not-take-care-of-myself-spiritually Sun, 6 Jan 2019 11:30:00 -0600