Upright Living in This Upside Down World

  Mar 3, 2013 | by Pastor Heston Blake | series: Christ, the Center of Life and Worship

Upright Living in This Upside Down World I Corinthians 16:13-14 Introduction I. Be ____________________. A. The Rapture/Second Coming. (cf. I Thess. 5; Matthew 24:42; Mark 13:32-37) B. ___________________. (cf. I Peter 5:8-11) II. Stand Firm in the Faith. (cf. 15:1ff, 57-58; Gal 5:1; Phil 1:27; 2 Thess. 2:15) III. Be __________________. (cf. I Samuel 4:9; […]

Trusting God in Moments of Crisis

Sep 15, 2012 | by Pastor Heston Blake | series: Christ, the Center of Life and Worship

Trusting God in Moments of Crisis Exodus 14   Introduction I. Recognize God is working for His own glory A. God’s plans do not always make sense to us. B. God’s plans require faith! II. The right response to God’s work in your life. A. Do not fear B. Remain steadfast C. Watch the LORD work D. […]

Instructions for the Man of God

Aug 19, 2012 | by Pastor Heston Blake | series: Christ, the Center of Life and Worship

Introduction: Instructions for the Man of God I Timothy 6:11-12 Introduction I. The Man of God Has the Right Values. (11) A. The Man of God Continually Flees Certain Things. (11a)     B. The Man of God Continually Pursues Holiness. (11b) He Pursues Righteousness. He Pursues Godliness. He Pursues Faith. He Pursues Love. He […]

Departing from the Faith

  Jun 10, 2012 | by Pastor Heston Blake | series: Christ, the Center of Life and Worship

Departing from the Faith I Timothy 4:1-6   Introduction I. The Certainty of the Departure. II. The Source of the Departure. III. The Means of the Departure. A. Their Description. B. Their Teachings. C. Their Problem. IV. The Biblical Response to the Departing.

Marriage: Reverence for Christ

  Feb 14, 2012 | by Pastor Heston Blake | series: Christ, the Center of Life and Worship

Introduction: What is the wife called to do? Submit to her husband (22-24)  The importance of your calling (22) The reason for your calling (23) The example of your calling (24)   What is the husband called to do? Love his wife (25-32) You are to love your wife as Christ loves the church (His […]

Music for Worship and Life

  Jan 15, 2012 | by Pastor Heston Blake | series: Christ, the Center of Life and Worship

Why Do We Do What We Do At Church? Worship and its elements at Centerpointe Baptist Church   Introduction: I. Your music in worship is for God. (Colossians 3:16)  You have directions for music in worship. (16a-c) Your music decisions in worship must be based on Scripture. (16a) Your music in worship is for edification. […]

The Birth of Christ: A Parental Perspective

  Dec 4, 2011 | by Pastor Heston Blake | series: Christ, the Center of Life and Worship

Christ, the Center of Life and Worship

Nov 13, 2011 | by Pastor Heston Blake | series: Christ, the Center of Life and Worship