Sermons from First Baptist Church of Sherman, NY

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Christ’s exaltation came through his humiliation. When the Sanhedrin Council tried to get rid of Jesus, they were only accomplishing God’s plan. No matter how bad things seem to get, Go…

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In the Garden, Jesus not only prayed “Not my will by Yours,” but he also followed through with it when they came to arrest him. He yielded not only in prayer but also in the moment it h…

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In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus models and instructs the disciples on the proper way to handle a crisis. We best handle crises moments in fellowship with the Father and in community …

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In this sermon, we are reminded that the Savior recognized the great cost to secure redemption yet obediently and prayerfully went forward with it. (Text: Matthew 26:36-46)

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When Jesus spoke of the disciples’ abandoning and denying him, they argued and would not believe and missed the promise of hope. In this sermon, we are reminded not to overestimate our …

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With the Lord's Supper, Jesus, our Passover Lamb, instituted a greater Passover observance of a greater Exodus. The Lord's Table is for our meditation, anticipation and participation. (…

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Matthew presents four estimations of Christ’s worth as he approaches his crucifixion. How you value Christ will be revealed in your actions. (Text: Matthew 26:1-16)

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Jesus concludes his Olivet Discourse by explaining his followers’ service to him through others. We serve Christ the King by serving his brothers. (Text: Matthew 25:31-46)

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In the parable of the talents, Jesus teaches his disciples that being prepared (waiting wisely) for the Lord’s return means working while we wait, using his entrusted resources for his …

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In the parable of the ten virgins, Jesus teaches us to wait wisely for his coming. Not all who are waiting for Christ’s return are ready for it, so be prepared by possessing faith not m…

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Jesus explains how Christians should live in light of his “delayed” return. Being prepared for Jesus’ return means being a faithful servant, who obeys Christ’s commands and serves other…

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Jesus explains that his Parousia will come at an unknown and unexpected time, but his disciples must be prepared. Readiness is explained here by being awake and alert. Jesus doesn’t wan…

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Jesus continues explaining what follows the great tribulation of “the end” with a vivid description of judgment and dominion. In this sermon we learn that our views of the "last days" s…

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Jesus  instructs the disciples how to be prepared for times of great tribulation. In this sermon, we hear that we must respond to God’s commands, instructions, and warnings with immedia…

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When Jesus answers questions about the future destruction of the Temple, he first explains what the signs are NOT and what NOT to do. Christians today must also take care to not be led …

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Jesus pronounces the desolation and destruction of the Temple as the result of God’s judgment on Israel’s unbelief and rejection of the Messiah. (Text: Matthew 23:36-24:2)

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Psalm 150 is a concise summary of the entire Psalter, emphasizing the need to praise the great God of Heaven. It involves the place, the basis/reason, the method, and the participants o…

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Because the Holy Spirit has come, all people everywhere must repent, and all who do can rest in the promise and presence of the Spirit, anticipating the Day of the Lord with  blessed ho…

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Guest Speaker Daniel Benedict (Text: Psalm 149)

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All Creation has reasons to praise God, but the people of God have the most: He created us; He alone is exalted/worthy; he has redeemed us and brought us near to himself. As part of God…