Witness the Lamb

A sermon by Michael Cheuk, Pastor, University Baptist Church, Charlottesville, Va. January 19, 2014. John 1:29-42 For as long as I can remember when it comes to looking for things, I’m terrible!  When I’m the one cooking dinner, it takes me just as long to hunt down...

One Truth at a Time: Beloved Son

A sermon by Jim Somerville, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Richmond, Va. January 12, 2014 The Baptism of the Lord Matthew 3:13-17 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and...

Opening the Gift of Christmas, Part III: Open Joy

A sermon by Jim Somerville, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Richmond, Va. December 15, 2013 The Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-10; Matthew 11:2-11 The people at Coca-Cola seem to think you can “Open Happiness” by popping the top off an ice-cold bottle of Coke, but...

What You Hear and See

A sermon by Randy Hyde, Pastor, Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, Little Rock, Ar. December 15, 2013 Third Sunday in Advent Isaiah 35:1-10; Matthew 11:2-11 “To the victors belong the spoils.” So it has always been, and so it was with Herod Antipater, who fortunately...