FBC Haw River Sermons

FBC Haw River Sermons

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Far From Home // Luke 15:11-32 Sermon // The Prodigal Son

Are you running away from God or trying to earn His love through your own good works? In Luke 15, the parable of the Prodigal Son reveals that while sin leaves us empty and pride keeps us distant, the Father is always waiting with open arms for us to simply surrender and come home. Stand Alone Sermon - Luke 15:11-32 - Michael Guiton 7/26/26 fbchawriver.org Sermon Overview: Whether you feel like you have ruined your life through rebellious choices or you are exhausting yourself trying to earn God's favor through moral performance, Jesus offers a better way. In this message on Luke 15:11-32, guest speaker Michael Guiton breaks down the famous Parable of the Prodigal Son. Discover how sin always takes us further than we want to go, how the Father eagerly welcomes returning sinners before they can clean themselves up, and why religious self-righteousness is just as dangerous as outward rebellion. Key Takeaways: Point 1: Sin Leaves Us Empty (Luke 15:11-16) — Sin overpromises and underdelivers, leading from temporary pleasure to hitting spiritual rock bottom. Point 2: Grace Welcomes Us Home (Luke 15:17-24) — Repentance begins when we come to the end of ourselves and realize God meets us with grace, not condemnation. Point 3: Pride Keeps Us Distant (Luke 15:25-32) — Trying to earn right standing with God through good behavior creates resentment and blinds us to the joy of salvation.

The Holy Pivot // Psalm 77 Sermon

What do you do when you are trapped in a 3 a.m. mental loop of anxiety and God feels distant? In Psalm 77, Asaph shows us how to stop drowning in our "what ifs" by making a holy pivot, revealing that we must shift our focus from our pain to God's past faithfulness to find true peace. Stand Alone Sermon - Psalm 77 - Pastor Jonathan Jenkins 7/19/26 fbchawriver.org

True or False // Exodus 20:16 Sermon // The Ninth Commandment

Your words are never neutral. When we think of the ninth commandment, we often reduce it to a simple rule: "Do not lie." But by commanding us not to "bear false witness," God targets the courtroom of our everyday lives. From flattery and gossip, to half-truths and strategic silence, we constantly use our words as weapons to protect ourselves and destroy others. In this message on Exodus 20:16, we look at why we bend the truth, how Jesus- the only truly innocent man- allowed Himself to be condemned by false witnesses, and how the grace of the cross transforms our lying lips. Discover how the Gospel takes the weapon out of our mouths and gives us a true witness in its place. Ten Commandments Series 2026 - Exodus 20:16 - Pastor Justin Stevers 7/12/26 fbchawriver.org

Greed or Grace // Exodus 20:15 Sermon // The Eighth Commandment

Are you a giver or a taker? In Exodus 20, "you shall not steal" cuts far deeper than shoplifting, exposing the greed in every heart and pointing us to the God who became poor so that we could become rich. Ten Commandments - Exodus 20:15 - Pastor Justin Stevers 7/5/26 fbchawriver.org

Protecting the Fire // Exodus 20:14 Sermon // The Seventh Commandment

Is God trying to keep you from joy, or trying to protect it? In Exodus 20, "do not commit adultery" reveals that God's boundaries are not a cage but a fireplace, guarding the good gift of marriage and pointing us to a faithful Bridegroom who buys back His unfaithful bride. Ten Commandments Series 2026 - Exodus 20:14 - Pastor Justin Stevers 6/28/26 fbchawriver.org

What Is A Life Worth? // Exodus 20:13 Sermon

Have you ever really broken the sixth commandment? In Exodus 20, "do not murder" reveals that we are worse than we think and worth more than we can imagine, exposing the hatred in every heart while pointing us to the blood of Christ that speaks a better word. Ten Commandments - Exodus 20:13 - Pastor Justin Stevers 5/21/26 fbchawriver.org

From Old to New // 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Sermon

Have you ever felt like your life is too broken and belongs in the scrap heap? In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul reveals that God doesn't just patch up our wreckage; He trades our sin for Christ's perfection, making us an entirely new creation and sending us right back out into the world as His ambassadors. Standalone Message - 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 - Pastor Justin Stevers 6/14/26 fbchawriver.org

Lacking Nothing // Colossians 2:1-7 Sermon

Are you searching for something extra to make your faith complete? In Colossians 2, we are reminded that believers lack absolutely nothing. All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are found in Jesus, and having Christ in you provides everything you need to stand firm against the persuasive arguments of the world. Stand Alone Sermon - Colossians 2:1-7 - Jake Smejkal 6/7/26 fbchawriver.org

Who Do You Honor? // Exodus 20:12 Fifth Commandment Sermon

Does how you treat your family reveal how you really feel about God? The fifth commandment takes worship out of the sanctuary and puts it in your living room, showing us that honoring the people closest to us is where love for God gets lived out. Ten Commandments - Exodus 20:12 - Pastor Justin Stevers 5/31/26 fbchawriver.org

Who Owns Your Time // Exodus 20:8-11 Sermon // The Fourth Commandment

Are you too busy to rest, or too restless to stop? In Exodus 20, the Fourth Commandment challenges our modern obsession with busyness, revealing that our restless hearts will only find true peace when we surrender our schedules to Christ. Ten Commandments Series 2026 - Exodus 20:8-11 - Pastor Justin Stevers 5/17/26 fbchawriver.org

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