Best Baptist Preaching

06/08/2025

This timely sermon by Pastor Paul Chapman emphasizes the critical need for discernment in a world saturated with spiritual confusion, urging listeners to rigorously evaluate claims of Christianity against biblical standards. It highlights the importance of testing the spirit through five key criteria: affirming Jesus as the Christ, adhering to Scripture as the sole authority, believing in salvation by grace through faith, maintaining separation from worldly influences, and observing the fruit of the Holy Spirit. The message cautions against complacency and encourages a proactive approach to identifying true Christianity, emphasizing that discerning truth requires consistent engagement with the Word of God and a willingness to challenge deceptive messages, even those presented with sincerity or emotional appeal.

Paul Chapman | Curtis Corner Baptist Church

05/08/2025

The sermon, presented on the special day after Vacation Bible School, emphasizes the fundamental differences between biblical Christianity and Roman Catholicism, particularly regarding salvation by grace through faith alone versus a works-based system. It highlights the authority of Scripture over tradition, the singular role of Jesus Christ as mediator, and the importance of the finished work of Christ versus ongoing sacrifice. Pastor Paul Chapman explains five fundamental differences between Bible Christianity and Roman Catholicism. He encourages listeners to examine their beliefs, especially those from Catholic backgrounds, and to seek truth in the Bible, asserting that a growing number of atheists are former Catholics who found emptiness in their religion. He urges listeners to trust in Jesus Christ for salvation and spiritual fulfillment.

Paul Chapman | Curtis Corner Baptist Church

31/07/2025

The sermon addresses the complex question of whether the Bible justifies slavery, arguing that it does not condone the practice despite its presence in the Old Testament. It clarifies that biblical servitude differed significantly from the chattel slavery prevalent in America, emphasizing that God works with people where they are, progressively revealing moral truths and ultimately offering freedom from sin. The speaker highlights the role of Christian faith in the abolition of slavery and underscores the central message that all individuals are enslaved to sin until they embrace Jesus Christ as their master, finding true liberation through faith and willingly submitting to His guidance.

Paul Chapman | Curtis Corner Baptist Church

29/07/2025

Without faith, it is impossible to please God. What a dramatic statement! What an absolute edict
Faith is central to the Christian life. Without faith, we cannot please God. With faith, we can move mountains! Through faith, we accomplish everything from the ordinary to the impossible.

The sermon emphasizes that pleasing God is fundamentally rooted in faith, as it is impossible to do so without it. Drawing from Hebrews 11:6 and Romans, the message clarifies that human nature is inherently flawed and incapable of pleasing God independently, highlighting the necessity of trusting in God's character and promises. It underscores that genuine faith involves believing in God's existence and recognizing Him as a generous rewarder of those who diligently seek Him, urging listeners to embrace this trust in their daily lives and share the gospel as a tangible expression of their faith.

Paul Chapman | Curtis Corner Baptist Church

24/07/2025

The sermon by Pastor Paul Chapman addresses the pain and crisis within marriage and interpersonal relationships, emphasizing the importance of immediate action to halt further damage. Drawing from Scripture, it advocates for a spiritual triage approach, urging listeners to return to God as the foundation, cry out for divine help, and cease destructive behaviors. The message stresses personal responsibility, encouraging self-examination, confession, and intentional actions like rebuilding trust and communicating with grace, ultimately offering hope and healing through a renewed commitment to faith and a reliance on God's transformative power.

Paul Chapman | Curtis Corner Baptist Church

23/07/2025

The sermon emphasizes the unparalleled nature of Jesus Christ, asserting his divinity and singular importance throughout history. Drawing from John chapter 8, the message explores Jesus' claims of pre-existence and his confrontation with religious leaders, highlighting his miraculous birth, sinless life, sacrificial death, and resurrection as evidence of his unique status. The speaker underscores the transformative power of Christ, emphasizing that he offers salvation and a radically changed life, challenging listeners to recognize him as the unmatched Savior and Son of God, whose legacy continues to impact the world.

Paul Chapman | Curtis Corner Baptist Church

23/07/2025

The sermon emphasizes the importance of actively contending for the faith, highlighting that true Christianity is rooted in both belief and obedience. It argues that while society promotes relativism and dismisses doctrine, genuine faith is a system of truths revealed by God, shaping decisions and dictating behavior. The message underscores that biblical faith is not merely intellectual assent but a transformative force that produces tangible change in daily life, ultimately determining one's eternal destiny and reflecting a life patterned after Christ.

Paul Chapman | Curtis Corner Baptist Church

20/07/2025

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