Parkwood Sermons

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 10:38-42 and is entitled "One Thing". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Though many things demand our attention, only one thing is necessary.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 10:25-37 and is entitled "Love God, Love Others". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Loving God and loving others are inseparable marks of a follower of Christ.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 10:21-24 and is entitled "Revealed". The Main Idea of the sermon is: All to whom the Son has been revealed are blessed.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 10:1-20 and is entitled "Plentiful Harvest". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus Christ sends his disciples into the plentiful harvest with clear instructions, a distinct message, and a joyful promise.</p>

<p>Check out this recent worship service from Parkwood Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC. This week, Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 9:51-62 and is entitled "Resolute". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus Christ resolutely followed the plan of the Father and calls his disciples to do the same.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 9:37-50 and is entitled "Humbled". The Main Idea of the sermon is: The majesty of God revealed in the life and teaching of Jesus Christ should humble his followers.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long resumes an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 9:28-36 and is entitled "Transfiguration". The Main Idea of the sermon is: The revelation of Jesus Christ demands our full attention and obedience.</p>

<p>Pastor Andrew Brafford continues a sermon series on Parkwood's purpose statement "Glorify. Grow. Go." This week's sermon is based on Acts 1:8 and is entitled "Go". The Main Idea of the sermon is: As followers of Christ, we seek to go with the gospel as a lifestyle and as a strategy.</p>

<p>Pastor Scott Hand continues a sermon series on Parkwood's purpose statement "Glorify. Grow. Go." This week's sermon is based on Colossians 2:19 and is entitled "Grow". The Main Idea of the sermon is: As followers of Christ, we hold fast to him, and grow individually and corporately with a growth that is from God.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long begins a sermon series on Parkwood's purpose statement "Glorify. Grow. Go." This week's sermon is based on John 15:8 and is entitled "Glorify". The Main Idea of the sermon is: As followers of Christ, we seek to glorify God in all we say and do when we are gathered and scattered.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 9:18-27 and is entitled "Unashamed". The Main Idea of the sermon is: True disciples unashamedly profess and follow the Lord Jesus Christ.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 9:1-17 and is entitled "Sent & Supplied". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus Christ sends his disciples and supplies all they need for his mission.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 8:40-56 and is entitled "Desperate People". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus Christ has the power and authority to help and heal the desperate.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 8:26-39 and is entitled "Jesus and the Wild Man". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus Christ has the power and authority to subdue demons and restore the broken.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 8:22-25 and is entitled "Wind and Waves". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus Christ has the power and authority to subdue nature and to care for his own.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 8:16-21 and is entitled "Hear and Obey". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Followers of Christ carefully hear and obey the Word of God.</p>

<p>Pastor Matt Harris continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 8:4-15 and is entitled "The Four Soils". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus Christ tells and explains a parable urging his listeners to receive the Word of God and bear fruit.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 8:1-3 and is entitled "With Him". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus Christ includes both men and women in His ministry and mission.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 7:36-50 and is entitled "Forgiven". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus Christ graciously forgives those who trust him by faith.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 7:18-35 and is entitled "Are You the One?". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus Christ plainly reveals that He is the one who is to come.</p>

<p>Pastor Matt Harris continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 7:11-17 and is entitled "Alive". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus compassionately acts in full authority to raise the dead.</p>

<p>Pastor Scott Hand continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 7:1-10 and is entitled "Faith". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus Christ graciously acts toward unworthy people who trust him.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 6:46-49 and is entitled "Well Built Life". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Disciples of Jesus Christ build their lives on Jesus Christ by coming to Him, hearing his words and obeying them.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 6:43-45 and is entitled "Good Treasure". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Disciples of Jesus Christ produce good out of the good treasure of their heart.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 6:37-42 and is entitled "Judge Not". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus Christ commands his disciples to refrain from condemning judgment and to generously offer forgiveness.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 6:27-36 and is entitled "Love Your Enemies". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus Christ commands his disciples to love their enemies and to be merciful to all.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 6:12-26 and is entitled "Authority". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus Christ has the authority to call his disciples and define who they are to be.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 6:1-11 and is entitled "Lord of the Sabbath". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus Christ is the Lord of the Sabbath.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 5:27-39 and is entitled "Follow Me". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus Christ calls sinners to follow Him in repentance.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 5:12-26 and is entitled "Power and Authority". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus Christ has the power to heal and the authority to forgive sins.</p>

<p>Pastor Andrew Brafford continues an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 5:1-11 and is entitled "Leave Everything". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus calls the first disciples who leave everything and follow him.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long resumes an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 4:31-44 and is entitled "For This Purpose". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Fulfilling his purpose, Jesus preaches, casts out demons, and heals with authority.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long resumes an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 4:14-30 and is entitled "In the Power of the Spirit". The Main Idea of the sermon is: In the power of the Spirit, Jesus begins His ministry proclaiming good news despite the response and rejection of His hometown.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long resumes an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 4:1-13 and is entitled "Temptation of Jesus". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Led by the Spirit, Jesus overcomes the temptations of the devil by the Word of God.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long resumes an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 3:21-38 and is entitled "Beloved Son". The Main Idea of the sermon is: The events at the baptism of Jesus and his genealogy reveal that He is the son of Adam and the beloved Son of God.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long resumes an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 3:1-20 and is entitled "John the Baptist". The Main Idea of the sermon is: John the Baptist prepares the way of the Lord by proclaiming a baptism of repentance.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long resumes an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 2:41-52 and is entitled "Submission". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Jesus Christ fully understood his purpose for coming and joyfully submitted himself to the Father's plan.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long resumes an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 2:22-40 and is entitled "Joy in the Temple". The Main Idea of the sermon is: The coming of Jesus Christ fulfills God's promise to bring salvation to all peoples, Jews and Gentiles.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long resumes an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 2:1-21 and is entitled "The Birth of Jesus". The Main Idea of the sermon is: The humble birth of Jesus Christ came with a glorious announcement to lowly shepherds resulting in praise and proclamation.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long resumes an expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based on Luke 1:1-4 and is entitled "The Purpose of Luke". The Main Idea of the sermon is: The purpose of the gospel of Luke is to persuade readers of the certainty of the unfolding plan of salvation history culminating in Jesus Christ.</p>

<p>The Main Idea of the Sermon is: The announcement of the birth of Jesus signals the fulfillment of God’s promise to provide a Savior for the world.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long begins a new expositional series on the Gospel of Luke called "Son of Man" This week's sermon is based onLuke 1:5-25 and is entitled "The Forerunner". The Main Idea of the sermon is: The birth of John the Baptist signals the fulfillment of the arrival of the forerunner of Jesus Christ revealing that the Lord keeps his salvation promises.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long concludes an expositional series on 2 Corinthians called "The Light of the Gospel." This week's sermon is based on 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 and is entitled "Godly Fellowship". The Main Idea of the sermon is: The eternal fellowship of the triune God must be the basis of our fellowship with one another as brothers and sisters in Christ.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on 2 Corinthians called "The Light of the Gospel." This week's sermon is based on 2 Corinthians 13:1-10 and is entitled "Examine Yourselves". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on 2 Corinthians called "The Light of the Gospel." This week's sermon is based on 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 and is entitled "Servant's Heart". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Servants of Christ willingly spend themselves for the sake of others while recognizing the possibility of disappointment and rejection.</p>

<p>This week, Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on 2 Corinthians called "The Light of the Gospel." This week's sermon is based on 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 and is entitled "Sufficient Grace". The Main Idea of the sermon is: The Lord's powerful provision of sufficient grace is made perfect in weakness.</p>

<p>This week, Pastor Jeff Long continues an expositional series on 2 Corinthians called "The Light of the Gospel." This week's sermon is based on 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 and is entitled "Boasting in Weakness". The Main Idea of the sermon is: Servants of Christ embrace weakness and difficulty for the glory of God.</p>

<p>The Main Idea of the sermon is: In the face of evil, the righteous trust God for vindication and flourishing.</p>

<p>The Main Idea of the sermon is: Followers of Christ must reject the teaching and practice of false teachers for the sake of sincere and pure devotion to Christ and his mission.</p>

<p>Pastor Jeff Long resumes an expositional series on 2 Corinthians called "The Light of the Gospel." This week's sermon is based on 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 and is entitled "Spiritual Warfare". The Main Idea of the sermon is: With humility and gentleness we wage spiritual warfare in obedience to Christ by his power.</p>