Deep Springs Baptist Church Sermon Series

"Why Israel Matters" Part One- The Covenants of Promise

In this first installment of the series "Why Israel Matters", we look at the eight covenants of the Bible.  In particular, we look at the Abrahamic Covenant.  In that covenant, the LORD promised Abraham several things: a great nation (Israel), blessings (material/spiritual), a great name, the obligation to be a blessing, that He would bless those that bless Israel, He would curse those that curse Israel, and that all of the families of the earth would receive a blessing.  The last promise sees its fulfilment in the Messiah (Gal 3:8). With that being said, it doesn't negate the other aspects of the Abrahamic covenant.  And as we shall see that covenant was unilateral, unconditional, and eternal! 

Galatians 1:6-10 "A Hill Worth Dying On!"

In today's message, we look at Paul's very sharp language to the churches in the Galatian region. He has a dire warning for any who would try to alter God's message of salvation.  The Gospel of Jesus Christ is unique in that it is the only "religion" (for lack of a better word) that offers salvation independent of any human effort.  This amazing grace is the unmerited favor of God.  It is dispensed to all who would accept by faith that Jesus died for their sins and rose again!  Have you made that decision yet? Woe to any who would attempt to pervert or distort the message in any way.  Paul says they are to be accursed ("anathema" in Greek)!!!

The Father's Love for His Children (I John 2:28-3:3)

In this Father's Day message, we take a look at John's amazement at the love of God.  How awesome that we would be called the children of God! He urges us to live a holy life in anticipating the imminent return of the LORD.  The prophetic message of the coming of Christ is a purifying hope. 

Romans 8:31-39 "If God Be for Us, Who Can Be Against Us?"

As Paul closes the 8th chapter of Romans, the text hits a crescendo!  Paul asks a series of questions about persons, places, or things, that might separate us from the love of God.  His conclusion is that he's convinced that nothing in all of Creation can separate the believer from the love of God in Christ Jesus.  The chapter begins with "no condemnation"...and it ends with "no separation." 

Romans 8:28-30 "When You Don't Know...Remember What You Do Know"

We look at one of Paul's great texts to the Christians at Rome.  Our lives are anything but static.  Things are always subject to change.  When we go through difficult seasons of life, we must lean on what we know.  We know that all things work together for good....to those that love God!  We will unpack the Scriptures to see what that looks like. 

Special Guest Speaker: Pastor Arnold Jackson

On this Memorial Day service, we were blessed to hear a message from retired pastor Arnold Jackson. 

Acts 9-10 "A Change Only God Can Bring"

The focus again returns to Peter in Acts.  He has been given the "keys to the Kingdom" and he has one more key to turn.  This will prove to be the most difficult.  God will have to overcome Peter's preconceived ideas to get the Good News to the Gentiles.  But He is more than able! By means of a "double-vision" He works with Cornelius and Peter to bring the message of Jesus Christ to this group!

Mother's Day 2025: Seven Lessons We Can Learn from Mary

On this Mother's Day service, we look at seven snapshots in time of Mary's life.  We will see how her life's plans are upended in a glorious way.  She will have many twists and turns to process along the way.  Ultimately, she will see her Son die for the sins of the world.  She receives Him as Lord and Savior and continues with the other faithful disciples in the Upper Room. 

Acts 9:10-31 "The Hunter Becomes the Hunted"

Our message begins with Saul, still blind in Damascus.  The Lord appears to a man named Ananias and gives him instructions to pray for Saul.  Understandably anxious, Ananias obeys the Lord and Saul has his sight restored and is baptized.  He immediately begins to preach that Jesus Christ is the Son of God! It's not long before the "persecutor" becomes the "persecuted."  When Saul goes to Jerusalem, he experiences the same challenge he faced in Damascus.  We will also look at Saul's so-called "silent" years. 

Acts 9:1-9 "Paul Apprehended by Christ"

In today's episode we look at the marvelous conversion experience of Saul of Tarsus. On his way to persecute the believers in Damascus, Saul encounters the risen Christ.  He is shocked to meet the very One he has been persecuting.  In submission, he asks the Lord what He would have Saul to do.  Temporarily blinded by the encounter, Saul makes his way to Damascus and awaits further instruction.