Deep Springs Baptist Church Sermon Series

Genesis 20: "Old Habits Die Hard"

In today's episode, we see Abraham and Sarah repeating the same sin that got them into trouble in Genesis 12.  The scenery and the characters have changed, but the deception has managed to survive the last 24 years for them.  This time, the very birth of Isaac and the promised Seed is at stake.  Thankfully, God is committed to keeping His covenant promises even when we are unfaithful. 

Genesis 19: "Are You A Lot Like Lot?"

We come to the conclusion of our messages about Lot.  We have followed him as a pilgrim from Ur of the Chaldees all the way to Sodom, where he now sits in the gate of the city! Two angelic messengers arrive with an ominous message of judgment.   The men of Sodom demonstrate why the city must be destroyed.  In God's mercy, He provides a way of escape for Lot and his family.  Will they heed the warning?  How about you?  Have you trusted Christ to save you from the wrath to come?  Join us with an open Bible! 

Genesis 14: "Faith is the Victory"

This chapter records "The Dead Sea War".  Four kings defeat the 5 kings of the Jordan plain.  Lot, now a resident of Sodom, is captured and all of his belongings.  Abram receives the news and prepares his armed servants (318 of them!) for battle.  Facing overwhelming odds, Abram not only defeats the 4 kings, but he recovers all (including Lot!!).  After this miraculous victory, Abram is met by two kings.  And they could not be more different! 

Genesis 13: "A Necessary Separation"

Abram returns to the place of the altar after his failure(s) in Egypt.  A new test will arise as he and Lot have more wealth than they have real estate.  A strife arises between their herdsmen.  Abram proposes a separation and gives Lot first choice of the Land.  Lot chooses the plain of Jordan and moves his tent as far as Sodom.  After this separation, the LORD speaks to Abram and confirms that he is the rightful owner of all the land he can see. 

Genesis 12:10-13:4 "When Faith is Tested, God is Faithful"

Abram experiences a famine in the land of Canaan.   He decides to sojourn in Egypt for some relief.  Upon entering the land, his scheme for survival quickly unravels.  It will require Divine intervention to rescue he and Sarai and preserve God's plans for them.  Thankfully, God is faithful to His promises even with our faith falters. 

Genesis 11:27-12:9 "The Faith of Father Abraham"

We look at the origins of Abram's story.  First we see problems in the land of his nativity (Ur of the Chaldeans).   Then we see a call which results in partial obedience from Abram.  This call includes some amazing unconditional promises.  Finally, we see Abram moving into a fuller obedience followed by a fresh visitation from the LORD. 

Psalm 22: "The Suffering King"

In this most holy of Psalms,  King David describes the Forsaken One who feels abandoned by The Father.  As a prophet (Acts 2:30),  David speaks of the future abandonment of the Messiah (Jesus Christ).  The crucifixion of Christ is prophesied in amazing and precise detail.   The Suffering Messiah would be crucified, but later return as the Sovereign King.  Jesus Christ took our place on the Cross, so that we might be made righteous (2 Cor 5:21).

Psalm 23: "The LORD is My Shepherd"

We take a look at one of the most well-known passages in all of Scripture.  Sadly, this Psalm has been relegated to be read only at funerals or memorial gatherings.   It's certainly appropriate to share at such times.  There are also may applications to the living in this wonderful Psalm.   King David looks back over his life- not as a king, or even as a shepherd....but as one of the LORD's sheep! 

2 Timothy 1:5 'The Wind Beneath Timothy's Wings"

Paul writes one final time to his son in the faith, Timothy.   Knowing that the church is about to face tremendous persecution after his death,  Paul seeks to undergird Timothy's faith.  His appeal is to the two women who had been most instrumental in his faith journey.  Those women were his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice.  Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and spiritual mothers who faithfully share God's Word with their children! 

John 21:20-25 "You Follow Me"

We close out the Epilogue of the Gospel of John in this episode.  After Peter is informed about the manner of his death, he turns to see the beloved Apostle John.  In a moment of pure and honest humanity, he asks about John's fate.   We will look at Jesus' reply as well as John's final statement on the greatness of Jesus Christ!