You know, as a pastor, the biggest portion of my work week is devoted to STUDY as I prepare my sermon for Sunday morning, my Bible study for Wednesday night, and various other teaching requirements. Because of this I spend a great deal of time with WORDS. Sometimes I think I have my nose in […]
Sermons by Mark Adams
What’s A Parent to Do?
| Series: -- | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: May 13, 2001 | Scripture Reference: Judges 13:2-8 |
I Am….the Way, the Truth, and the Life
| Series: "I am..." | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: April 22, 2001 | Scripture Reference: John 13:33, 36; John 14:1-6 |
John 13:33 33 – My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for Me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come. John 13:36 36 – Simon Peter asked Him, Lord, where are You going? Jesus replied, Where […]
I Am…the Resurrection and the Life
| Series: "I am..." | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: April 15, 2001 | Scripture Reference: John 11:1-44 |
1 – Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 – This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped His feet with her hair. 3 – So the sisters sent word […]
He Gave Gifts
| Series: -- | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: April 1, 2001 | Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12:1, 4-11, Romans 12:4-8 |
I Corinthians 12:1 1 – Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. I Corinthians 12:14-11 4 – There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 – There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 – There are different kinds of working, but the […]
I Am, the Bread of Life
| Series: "I am..." | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: March 25, 2001 | Scripture Reference: John 6:30-35, 47-51 |
Have you ever been hungry-I mean REALLY hungry? I remember being in the hospital a few years ago due to a very painful intestinal blockage. Part of the treatment involved my not being allowed to eat or drink for several days with my only sustenance coming from IV fluids and an occasional ice chip. Well, […]
I Am, the Good Shepherd
| Series: "I am..." | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: March 18, 2001 | Scripture Reference: John 10:11-15, 18 |
As you may know by personal experience, most of us go through an identity crisis of sorts when we’re about half-way through college. For some reason, when we get to this particular stage in life many of us become unsure as to who we are or why we have been put on this planet. There’s […]
Money Matters
| Series: -- | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: March 11, 2001 | Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:19-21, 24; 1 Timothy 6:9-10; 2 Corinthians 8:7-9; 9:7-8; Malachi 3:10 |
As most of you know about five times a year I teach a Sunday School Class that’s called RBC101. Basically it’s a five-session study designed to help new or prospective members understand who we are as a church. I really enjoy teaching this class because it gives me an opportunity right off the bat to […]
Marks of Maturity
| Series: Philippians | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: March 5, 2001 | Scripture Reference: Philippians 4:10-23 |
10 – I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 – I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 – […]
A Word for the Worrier
| Series: Philippians | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: February 24, 2001 | Scripture Reference: Philippians 4:1-9 |
1 – Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! 2 – I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 – Yes, and I ask you, [Syzygus]…loyal […]
Running to Win
| Series: Philippians | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: February 4, 2001 | Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:12-21 |
You may remember that last week I mentioned my being a jogger. And I am. Most days I try and find an hour ro run because I have it to be a good way to both stay in shape and relieve stress. It also gives me time to think. Some of my best sermon preparation […]