Preaching the Book

What you leave FOR the next generation will eventually fade, but what you put IN them can outlive you. In “More Than a Name,” Pastor Bryan Parrish walks through Psalm 78:1–8 and challenges us to remember what was passed to us, repeat it to the generation behind us, and equip them to pass it on. Through God’s Word, stories of His faithfulness, and a life that reflects Jesus, we can leave a legacy that points beyond our own name to His. Don’t just leave them your name—help them know Jesus.

This sermon was preached at Lisbon Baptist Church from John 15:1–5. We often think a change in our circumstances will help us grow—but spiritual growth begins with who we are connected to. Jesus declared, “I am the true vine.” He isn’t something we add to improve our lives; He is the source of life itself. As we conclude our “I AM” series, “Grow Where You’re Planted” reminds us that lasting fruit comes from abiding in Christ. Jesus is our Dependence. The question is not simply, “Where am I planted?” The question is: Am I connected to the Vine?

This sermon was preached at Lisbon Baptist Church from John 14:1–6. The disciples were troubled, confused, and unsure of where Jesus was leading them. But Jesus didn’t simply give them directions—He gave them Himself. He declared, “I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life.” Thomas wanted Jesus to give him a road; Jesus told him the road had already arrived. Salvation isn’t found in knowing the right directions, being good enough, or religious enough. Jesus is the Way. The question is: Do you trust Him enough to follow where He leads?

This sermon was preached at Lisbon Baptist Church from John 11:1–46. Everyone knew Jesus had power—but they still missed who He was. At Lazarus’s tomb, Jesus didn’t simply say He could give life; He declared, “I am the Resurrection and the Life.” When everything else reaches its limit, Jesus does not. The question is not simply, “Do you believe Jesus can?” The question is: Do you believe Jesus is who He says He is?

This sermon was preached at Lisbon Baptist Church from John 10:11–18. Jesus doesn’t simply call Himself a shepherd—He says, “I am the Good Shepherd.” He leads His sheep, protects His sheep, provides for His sheep, and ultimately lays down His life for His sheep. How good is the Good Shepherd? Look at the cross. The question is: Do you know the Shepherd?

This sermon was preached at Lisbon Baptist Church from John 10:1–10. Jesus doesn’t simply show us the door to salvation—He says, “I am the Door.” There is only one way to salvation, abundant life is found in Christ alone, and knowing about the Door is not enough. The question is: Have you entered?

This sermon was preached at Lisbon Baptist Church from John 8:12. When Jesus declared, “I am the Light of the World,” He revealed that He alone can expose the darkness we cannot see, lead us out of that darkness, and shine through our lives to a world desperately in need of Him. We don’t create the light—we simply reflect the One who is the Light. May this message challenge you to follow Jesus closely and let His light shine through your life.

This sermon was preached at Lisbon Baptist Church from John 6:35 and John 8:58. Before we can understand what Jesus gives, we must first understand who He is. Jesus is not merely a teacher, prophet, or moral example—He is the eternal God and the Bread of Life. In a world filled with things that promise satisfaction but always leave us hungry, only Christ can satisfy the deepest longing of the human soul. May this message help you know Jesus more clearly, trust Him more deeply, and answer the question that changes everything: Do you know Him?

This sermon was preached at Lisbon Baptist Church on July 5 from Galatians 5:1. The freedom Jesus gives is greater than anything this world can offer. Christ frees us from sin’s penalty, breaks sin’s power over our lives, and frees us to walk daily in the Holy Spirit. May this message encourage you to stop living like a prisoner and begin living in the freedom Christ has already purchased for you.

This sermon was preached at Lisbon Baptist Church from Mark 2:1–12. In a world filled with barriers, God is still looking for believers who refuse to quit. Through the story of the four friends who lowered a paralyzed man through the roof, we discover what it means to live on mission, love people enough to carry them to Christ, and trust Jesus with the results. May this message strengthen your faith and encourage you to ask, "Who is waiting on me to put in a sun roof?"