Saint John Baptist Church Braxton, MS

(Sermon for 11/20/2022 - Pastor Willie Franks)

"He Broke Me To Bless Me", 1 Samuel 30:1-3.

“What Are You Willing To Give Up?”, Mark 10:50

“Are You Different?” Romans 12:2, 1 Samuel 8:4-8

(Sermon for 7/31/2022 - Clint Perkins) 
Sermon Notes: 
David was so insensitive to sin, he was not aware Nathan was talking about him. 2 Samuel 12:5-7 
 
Why was David so insensitive and not aware he was in sin? 
1. Because he abandoned his purpose and wasn't where he was supposed to be. 1 Samuel 11:1 
2. He focused on his own desires. 1 Samuel 11:3 
3. He did not turn away from temptation. 1 Samuel 11:4 
4. He deliberately sinned. 1 Samuel 11:4 
5. He tried to cover up his sin by deceiving others. 1 Samuel 11:6-15 
6. He committed murder to cover up his sin. 1 Samuel 11:15, 17 
 
-Bathsheba was wrong also. She could have rejected David. 
-When we are in sin (backsliding), it is very difficult to hear God's voice. 
 
 
Today’s takeaway, two questions 
1. What sin is hindering me from hearing what God has to say to me? Deal with that sin BIBLICALLY and move on. 
2. What am I criticizing in others, that I am guilty of doing the same thing? Deal with it BIBLICALLY and move on.

(Sermon for 7/31/2022 - Clint Perkins)
Sermon Notes: 
David was so insensitive to sin, he was not aware Nathan was talking about him.  2 Samuel 12:5-7

Why was David so insensitive and not aware he was in sin?  
1.  Because he abandoned his purpose and wasn't where he was supposed to be.  1 Samuel 11:1
2.  He focused on his own desires. 1 Samuel 11:3  
3.  He did not turn away from temptation.  1 Samuel 11:4
4.  He deliberately sinned. 1 Samuel 11:4
5.  He tried to cover up his sin by deceiving others.  1 Samuel 11:6-15
6.  He committed murder to cover up his sin.  1 Samuel 11:15, 17

-Bathsheba was wrong also.  She could have rejected David. 
-When we are in sin (backsliding), it is very difficult to hear God's voice. 


Today’s takeaway, two questions 
1. What sin is hindering me from hearing what God has to say to me? Deal with that sin BIBLICALLY and move on.
2. What am I criticizing in others, that I am guilty of doing the same thing? Deal with it BIBLICALLY and move on.

“God Is Trying To Tell Me Something …But Am I Listening?” 2 Samuel 12:1-8 (Verse 7)

(Sermon for 7/17/2022 - Pastor Willie Franks)

"Let's Go To Church", Acts 3:1-2

(Sermon for 6/12/2022 - Pastor Willie Franks)

"Victory In The Valley", Exodus 17:9-13

(Sermon for 6/5/2022 - Clint Perkins) 
Sermon Notes: 
-Pursue Righteousness, pursue the things of God. 
 
-It’s time for the universal church to pursue righteousness and for that to happen we as individuals need to pursue righteousness. 
 
-When you pursue Righteousness and the things of God, you will begin to walk in a lifestyle of EXCELLENCE! If someone or something has the quality of excellence, they are EXTREMELY good in some way. What is extremely good about you? 
 
-Daniel was Intentional about pursuing righteousness. Daniel 1:1-21 
 
-Daniel had an excellent spirit. Daniel 6:3 
 
-How do we achieve excellence? Psalm 37:1-7 
 
-Salvation: Romans 10:9-10 
 
-Church Membership: Hebrews 10:25

(Sermon for 6/5/2022 - Clint Perkins)
Sermon Notes:
-Pursue Righteousness, pursue the things of God.

-It’s time for the universal church to pursue righteousness and for that to happen we as individuals need to pursue righteousness.

-When you pursue Righteousness and the things of God, you will begin to walk in a lifestyle of EXCELLENCE!  If someone or something has the quality of excellence, they are EXTREMELY good in some way. What is extremely good about you?

-Daniel was Intentional about pursuing righteousness. Daniel 1:1-21

-Daniel had an excellent spirit. Daniel 6:3 

-How do we achieve excellence?  Psalm 37:1-7 

-Salvation: Romans 10:9-10

-Church Membership: Hebrews 10:25

“INTENTIONAL” Part 2, 1 Timothy 6:11

(Sermon for 5/15/2022 - Pastor Willie Franks)

"When God Hides You". 1 Kings 17:2-3

(Sermon for 5/8/2022 - Pastor Willie Franks)

"The Touch Of Jesus", Matthew 8:14-15

(Sermon for 3/13/2022 - Pastor Willie Franks).  "People Can Change", Luke 19:5-7

"People Can Change", Luke 19:5-7

(Sermon for 2/20/2022 - Pastor Willie Franks) "Do You Give God Your Best?" Mark 14:3-6

"Do You Give God Your Best?" Mark 14:3-6

(Sermon for 1/30/2022 - Clint Perkins) “It’s Time For The Church To Be The Church (Responsibilities Of Church Members To Their Leaders)” Acts 2:42-47 
 
Sermon Notes: 
Are you following Biblical Leadership? How important is your soul? A pastor’s job is to watch over our soul. Do we give him a reason to do it with joy? Hebrews 13:1-17 (7, 17) 
 
Church members responsibilities to legitimate church leadership: 
Responsibility #1: To appreciate them (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13) 
Responsibility #2: To esteem them (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13) 
Responsibility #3: To obey them (Hebrews 13:17) 
Responsibility #4: To submit to them (Hebrews 13:17) 
Responsibility #5: To support them (1 Tim 5:17-18) 
Responsibility #6: To discipline them (1 Timothy 5:19-20) 
Responsibility #7: To remember them (Hebrews 13:7) 
Responsibility #8: To mimic them (Hebrews 13:7)

(Sermon for 1/30/2022 - Clint Perkins) “It’s Time For The Church To Be The Church (Responsibilities Of Church Members To Their Leaders)” Acts 2:42-47

Sermon Notes:
Are you following Biblical Leadership?  How important is your soul?  A pastor’s job is to watch over our soul.  Do we give him a reason to do it with joy? Hebrews 13:1-17 (7, 17) 

Church members responsibilities to legitimate church leadership:
Responsibility #1: To appreciate them (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13)
Responsibility #2: To esteem them (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13)
Responsibility #3: To obey them (Hebrews 13:17)
Responsibility #4: To submit to them (Hebrews 13:17)
Responsibility #5: To support them (1 Tim 5:17-18)
Responsibility #6: To discipline them (1 Timothy 5:19-20)
Responsibility #7: To remember them (Hebrews 13:7)
Responsibility #8: To mimic them (Hebrews 13:7)

“It’s Time For The Church To Be The Church (Responsibilities Of Church Members )” Acts 2:42-47

(Sermon for 1/9/2022 - Pastor Willie Franks)

"I Am Still On The Wheel" Pt. 1, Jeremiah 18:1-3

(Sermon for 10/17/2021 - Pastor Willie Franks)

"What Do You Do When Your Brook Dries Up?" 1 Kings 17:1-7

(Sermon for 10/3/2021) 
Please listen as Clint Perkins teaches on two important factors of being "God's People": 
1) Obedience: When you are obedient, good things happen. Joshua 1:1-9 (Verses 7, 8, NLT). 
 
2) Being where you are supposed to be: When you do what you are supposed to do, EVERYONE, sometimes family, is not going to be happy. Luke 15:13-20 (Verses 17-20). 
 
Be Encouraged, Be Blessed and Please Share!

(Sermon for 10/3/2021)
Please listen as Clint Perkins teaches on two important factors of being "God's People":
1) Obedience: When you are obedient, good things happen.  Joshua 1:1-9 (Verses 7, 8, NLT). 

2) Being where you are supposed to be: When you do what you are supposed to do, EVERYONE, sometimes family, is not going to be happy. Luke 15:13-20 (Verses 17-20). 

Be Encouraged, Be Blessed and Please Share!

“Where Are My (So Called) People?” Part 5 (Conclusion), 2 Chronicles 7:14

(Sermon for 9/26/2021) Sermon Notes: 
"The first new testament church in Acts was comprised of "My People". These are some of their characteristics: 
1. A Learning Church Acts 2:42A, “they gladly received his Word” (Peter teaching the word of God), “they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine. Notice it did not say they continued steadfastly in a political party’s teaching, the media’s teaching, etc. Reference: The Word (of God) should be instructions for “Everyday Life”, 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Teach the Word, then let the people make the decision whether to follow it or not, 2 Timothy 4:1-5. 
2. A Fellowshipping Church, v. 42B, “…fellowship and breaking of bread..”. 
3. A Praying Church, v. 42C, “…and in prayers”. 
4. A Reverent Church, v. 43A, “And fear came upon every soul”. 
5. An Expectant Church, v. 43B, “…and many wonders and signs… Reference: Psalm 37:1-5. 
6. A Sharing Church, v. 44-45 
7. A Worshipping Church, v. 46, “…continuing daily” (NLT: They worshiped together) 
8. A Happy Church, v. 46, “…with gladness… 
9. A Contagious Church, v. 47, A healthy Christian community/church attracts people to Christ. The Jerusalem church’s zeal/passion for worship and brotherly love was contagious! A healthy, loving church will grow. 
 
 
After these things happens (1-9), the church will become A Soul Saving Church. V. 47, “And the Lord added to the church daily…”. What are you (what am I) doing to make this church a CONTAGIOUS, SOUL SAVING CHURCH? 
 
 
Romans 10:9-10 – Salvation 
Hebrews 10:25 – Church Membership

(Sermon for 9/26/2021) Sermon Notes:
"The first new testament church in Acts was comprised of "My People".  These are some of their characteristics: 
1. A Learning Church Acts 2:42A, “they gladly received his Word” (Peter teaching the word of God), “they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine.  Notice it did not say they continued steadfastly in a political party’s teaching, the media’s teaching, etc.  Reference: The Word (of God) should be instructions for “Everyday Life”, 2 Timothy 3:16-17.  Teach the Word, then let the people make the decision whether to follow it or not, 2 Timothy 4:1-5.
2. A Fellowshipping Church, v. 42B, “…fellowship and breaking of bread..”.
3. A Praying Church, v. 42C, “…and in prayers”.
4. A Reverent Church, v. 43A, “And fear came upon every soul”.
5. An Expectant Church, v. 43B, “…and many wonders and signs…  Reference: Psalm 37:1-5.
6. A Sharing Church, v. 44-45
7. A Worshipping Church, v. 46, “…continuing daily” (NLT: They worshiped together)
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“Where Are My (So Called) People?” Part 4, 2 Chronicles 7:14

(Sermon for 9/19/2021) Sermon Notes: 
1. "Am I One Of The Ten?". Is God happy with my lifestyle? (Genesis 18:32). 
 
2. The Good, Bad and Ugly of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:1-26). 
A. The good in Lot (Genesis19:1-3). 
B. The wickedness in the city (Genesis 19:4-6). 
C. The bad in Lot (Genesis 19:7-8). 
D. Hesitancy from Lot to follow God (Genesis 19:16). 
E. Lot’s wife disobeying God’s instructing and refusing to let go of the past (Genesis 19:17, 26). 
 
3. If God is not happy with my lifestyle, I need to: 
A. Make sure I am saved (Romans 10:9-10). 
B. Repent (Psalm:51:10-11). 
C. Join A Bible Believing, Teaching Church, (Hebrews 10:25).

(Sermon for 9/19/2021) Sermon Notes:
1. "Am I One Of The Ten?".  Is God happy with my lifestyle? (Genesis 18:32).

2. The Good, Bad and Ugly of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:1-26).
A. The good in Lot (Genesis19:1-3).
B. The wickedness in the city (Genesis 19:4-6).
C. The bad in Lot (Genesis 19:7-8). 
D. Hesitancy from Lot to follow God (Genesis 19:16).
E. Lot’s wife disobeying God’s instructing and refusing to let go of the past (Genesis 19:17, 26).

3. If God is not happy with my lifestyle, I need to:
A. Make sure I am saved (Romans 10:9-10).
B. Repent (Psalm:51:10-11).
C. Join A Bible Believing, Teaching Church, (Hebrews 10:25).

“Where Are My (So Called) People?” Part 3, 2 Chronicles 7:14

(Sermon for 9/5/2021) There is no place for "So Called People" in the world today. Listen as Clint Perkins uses these three references to help us understand what kind of people are needed to advance God's kingdom: 
•Some people will hear only what they want to hear. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 
•Some people will do only what they want to do. Mark 7:8-9 
•Some people (ALL OF US) need to look in the mirror. James 1:22-26 
Be Encouraged, Be Blessed and Please Share!

(Sermon for 9/5/2021) There is no place for "So Called People" in the world today. Listen as Clint Perkins uses these three references to help us understand what kind of people are needed to advance God's kingdom:
•Some people will hear only what they want to hear.  2 Timothy 4:3-4
•Some people will do only what they want to do.  Mark 7:8-9
•Some people (ALL OF US) need to look in the mirror. James 1:22-26
Be Encouraged, Be Blessed and Please Share!

“Where Are My (So Called) People?”, 2 Chronicles 7:14

(Sermon for 8/15/2021).  Please listen as Pastor Franks concludes the series with part 3 of "God Put You There", 2 Kings 5:1-4.

"God Put You There", Part 3.  2 Kings 5:1-4, 8-11.

(Sermon for 8/8/2021). Please listen as Pastor Franks teaches on part 2 of "God Put You There", 2 Kings 5:1-4. Click on or copy and paste the link below in a browser to view Part 1. 
 
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(Sermon for 8/8/2021).  Please listen as Pastor Franks teaches on part 2 of "God Put You There", 2 Kings 5:1-4.  Click on or copy and paste the link below in a browser to view Part 1.  

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