Making Christ Known

In this episode, Adairsville Baptist Church welcomes Pastor Brian Stevenson of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Adairsville to the pulpit. Preaching from Luke 5, Pastor Brian delivered a compelling message for Christians to answer the Lord's call with humility and excitement. God may call us to do things outside of our understanding. If He does, how will you respond? Will you say, "Nevertheless, at Your Word, I will"?

In this episode, Pastor Eric preaches about the perseverance of the saints. How do we persevere through hardships, temptations, and spiritual attacks? Can we do this alone? We can only find victory in Jesus Christ and His sacrifice. His position of power makes the enemies of this world powerless. Christians are privileged to have life in Him. Is He your Lord?

In this episode, Pastor Eric preaches a timely message from the book of 1 Thessalonians. As we begin this year and look toward Easter, what can we do as Christians? How do we worship the Lord with our lives? Pastor Eric shares ten things that we can do to grow closer to God, grow in our ministry, and honor the Lord with our lives. As a child of God, the Lord is at work in you. Will you diligently follow Him daily?

In this first episode of the new year, Pastor Eric preaches a message from 1 Timothy 4 about sliding or striving. Our natural tendency is to drift away or backslide. We are either sliding away or striving forward, not simply standing still. Striving for godliness requires that we place our hope in Jesus. We must make every effort to remain steadfast in the things of God, just as His love toward us does. In 2021, will you slide away from God or strive to follow His will?

In this final episode of 2020, Pastor Eric preaches of the urgency of proclaiming Christ in a world that desires to silence His message. We'll look at a few instances of those trying to silence the work of the Lord in the book of John. Our society grows increasingly hostile to Jesus. As witnesses of Christ, how can we keep from being silenced?

In this final episode of 2020 Advent, Pastor Eric preaches about overcoming fears: the "fear nots" of the Christmas story. Fears of the past and future—regrets or anxieties—can cripple us in our Christian walk. The goal of our lives is not to eliminate fear but to overcome it by faith in the power of God. Will you choose panic or peace? Let God move in your heart as we approach Christmas and the upcoming year.

In this third episode of 2020 Advent, Pastor Eric preaches a message of joy. We as the church need to go back to the basics of faith and the Bible. The account, the announcement, and the arrival of Christ portrayed in Luke 1-2 is the basis of the Gospel—the good news. God gives peace to those who receive salvation from Him. What a joyous message at the foundation of our faith!

In this second episode of the 2020 Advent season, Pastor Eric preaches about love from 1 John 4. He reminds us that in matters of love, you go yourself, just as Jesus Christ did. As Christians, God instructs us to love as it is from Him. Do you show love to those around you, regardless of the season or circumstance? God's love is not based on our performance, but on His grace. Let us readily share that love with others. 

In this first episode of the Advent season, Pastor Eric preaches from Luke about Jesus' first recorded words. Not much is said about Jesus' life before His ministry, but one story from Jesus' "hidden years" shows us His humanity and deity. Are you growing and maturing in your Christian walk? Do you have holy habits and passions? Jesus knew the identity, activity, and destiny God called Him to, and He acted on it. Do you?

In this episode, we are reminded of the importance of love and truth. With the absence of active love and absolute truth, how can we expect the state of our world to improve? Or the state of our individual lives? Pastor Eric preaches from 2 John and 3 John about being obedient to God's desires and commands. While listening, consider the connection between truth and love. Are you walking in truth?