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Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCJohn 3:16 - Sr. Pastor Dean HunterGod loves you! God loves you so much that He gave Jesus, His only son, to die in your place to pay the price for your sins! Pastor Dean shares a message from a familiar passage, John 3:16 on 3/16. We hope you enjoy the message.2025-03-1952 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCIt's Time To Choose...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterI Kings 18:17-24I. The Wicked A. King Ahab I Kings 16:30-33 B. Queen Jezebel vs 18:4 C. Prophets of Baal vs 18:9II. The Wavering vs 18:21 A. Obadiah: A fearful servant vs 18:3 B. A faltering nation 18:21III. The Winners A. A Faithful leaderElijah was faithful in obedience I Kings 17:1-5Elijah was faithful to Preach Truth vs 18:17-18Faithful to unify vs 18:30-31Faithful to give God the glory vs 18:36-37 B. The Faithful Lord vs 18:38-302024-07-091h 12Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCProvisions for War PT2...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterEphesians 6:10-18(last week)I. We have a powerful adversary I Peter 5:8 A. Satan and his wiles B. Spiritual Wickedness(Today)II. We have the provision of Armor A. Belt of Truth vs 14a B. Breastplate of Righteousness 14b C. Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace vs 15 D. Shield of Faith vs 16 E. Helmet of Salvation vs 17a F. Sword of the Spirit - Word of God vs 17b2024-07-021h 15Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCProvisions for War-Part I...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterEphesians 6:10-18I. We have a powerful adversary I Peter 5:8 A. Satan and his wiles B. Spiritual wickednessII. We have a provision of armor 6:11 (Next episode)2024-06-251h 10Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCThe Prodigal Son & the Provision of the Father...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterLuke 15:11-24I. The Rebellion of the son. A. The son's decision B. The son's dilemmaII. the Repentance of the son A. The son's realization B. the son's responseIII. The Restoration of the son A. The father's concern B. The father's compassion C. The father's celebration2024-06-181h 07Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCThe Provision of God's Word...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterII Timothy 3:16I. God's Word is provided by Inspiration vs 16 A. God's Word is Absolute Truth B. God's Word is Absolutely CompleteII. God's Word is Provided for our Instruction A. For Doctrine B. For Reproof C. For Correction D. For Instruction in RighteousnessII Timothy 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.2024-06-111h 06Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCJust Ask...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterMatthew 7:7-11I. The Prayer of a Child Ask, Seek, Knock (ASK) A. Why should we pray?Prayer is mandated by JesusPrayer was modeled by Jesus B. What should we pray for?A prayer for salvationA prayer for sanctificationII. The Promise of the Father A. The depravity of our human father B. The dependability of our heavenly Father2024-05-281h 12Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCGod's Promise of Provision...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterMatthew 6:25-33I. We need a proper Perspective of PossessionsII. There are Prohibitions to Practice. A. You are Valued vs 26 B. Worry is vanity for God's Children vs. 27III. Our Priorities must be Purposeful vs. 33 A. Seek God's Kingdom B. Seek God's RighteousnessIV. We have a Promise of our Provision A. The Provision of our needs B. The Provision of our Next (Psalm 37:23-24)2024-05-211h 00Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCBiblical Responsibility of Parents, Children, and the Church...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterExodus 2-:12, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 5 & 6I. Biblical Responsibility of Children A. Honor Your Parents Eph. 6:2-3 B. Obey Your Parents C. Respect Your ParentsII. Biblical Responsibility of Parents A. Love our Children B. Lead our Children Prov. 22:6, Joshua 24:15III. Biblical Responsibility of the Church2024-05-1459 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCStewardship: Stewarding our Treasures...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterII Corinthians 9:5-7; Matthew 6:19-21Biblical stewardship is the human responsibility to manage resources that God has placed in one’s care.I. Giving to God is Biblical 5 truths about Paul's Instruction for giving: a. There was a collection vs 1 b. The collection was taken at the church vs 2 c. Everyone was expected to give vs 2 d. Individuals give based on their prosperity vs 2 e. Giving was for the ministry of the Church vs 3II. It All Belongs to God. Psalm 24:1; I...2024-04-231h 15Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCStewardship: Stewarding Our Talents and Gifts...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterI Corinthians 12:4-7Three types of gifts:Natural Gifts: Born with...sports, musically inclined, engineering, artistic...Acquired Gifts: Learned behavior...Spiritual Gifts:Three Biblical Truths concerning Spiritual Gifts...I. Spiritual Gifts are Plentiful vs 4-6II. Spiritual Gifts are Provided vs 4-6III. Spiritual Gifts are Purposeful vs 5-7 A. To Serve B. To Work C. TogetherI Corinthians 3:9 For we are laborers together with God." 2024-04-1656 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCStewarding Our Greatest Resource - Time...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterEcclesiastes 3:1-11I. Our Time is Temporal “Time” is a a measured, or measurable, period during which an action or condition exists or continues." A. Time is Defined by God. Gen. 1:3-5 B. Time is Determined by God. Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 C. Time is Dependent on God. Hebrews 9:27II. Our Time Should be Invested A. Invest in Faith. Mark 8:36 B. Invest in Family. I Corinthians 4:2 “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.”2024-04-0953 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCResurrection Realities...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterI Corinthians 15:12-19Three Significant evidences for Jesus' Resurrection: A. The Church B. The Scriptures C. EyewitnessesI. Our Preaching is Powerless vs. 14aII. Our Faith is Pointless vs. 14bIII. Our Testimony is Phony vs. 15IV. We are Under SIn's Penalty vs. 17V. Our Loved Ones are Perished vs. 18VI. We Should be Pitied vs. 19I Corinthians 15:20 “But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept."2024-04-0258 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCA Parade, A Prayer, and A Promise...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterMatthew 21:1-10I. A Parade... A. Those who cried hosanna! vs 8 B. Those who asked "Who is this?" vs 10II. A Prayer... Luke 22:39-44 A. A prayer of acceptance vs 41-42 B. A prayer of agony vs 44III. A Promise Acts 1:82024-03-2749 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCJesus' Journey to Jerusalem ...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterLuke 9:51-62I. The Determination of Christ vs 51 A. Jesus is rejected by the Samaritans. vs 52-53 B. The disciples are rebuked by Jesus. vs 54-55II. The Cost of Discipleship A. Man's request to follow. vs 57 B. The Master's response to followers. vs 62*II Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”2024-03-1959 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCRest for the Faithful...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterHebrews 4:1-13Three types of rest: A. Sabbath Rest B. Israel's Rest C. Believer's RestI The Promise of Rest A. Access of the Gospel (Good news) 4:2 B. Appropriation of Faith 4:2II. The Provision of Rest A. Prospective Rest 4:9 B. Present Rest 4:10III. The Pursuit of Rest 4:112024-03-121h 07Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCA Privileged Generation...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterMathew 11:16-24I. The Condition of the Sinner A. The Generation was Calloused vs 16-17 B. The Generation was Cynical/Critical vs 18-19II. The Confirmation of the Saint vs 19cIII. The Condemnation of the Cities vs 20 A. The Cities had Received Revelation vs 20a B. The Cities had Refused to Repent vs 20 b 2024-02-2755 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCWhat Makes the Great Commission Great?!...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterLuke 16:19-28I. There are Great Consequences A. Comfort for Believer B. Condemnation for UnbelieverII. There is a Great Concern vs. 28III. Conclusion A. Pray for Compassion B. Pray for Conversations C. Pray for Conversions 2024-02-201h 02Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCThe Savior and the Samaritan...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterJohn 4:1-10I. The Example of the Savior A. The Necessity to Go vs. 4 B. The Necessity to Give vs.10II. The Example of the Samaritan A. The Necessity to Go vs. 28a B. The Necessity to Give vs. 29John 4:39 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did. 2024-02-1357 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCHelp for the Harvest...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterMatthew 9:35-38I. The Ministry of Jesus vs 35-36 A. The Ability of Jesus vs. 35 B. The Attitude of Jesus vs. 36II. The Mandate of Jesus vs. 37-38 A. The Abundance of the Lost B. The Absence of Laborers C. The Appeal of the Lord"Bringing in the Sheaves"..."Help Wanted"2024-02-0657 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCWhat Happened to the Altar? ...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterGenesis 8:15-20; Joshua 22:26-27; Matthew 5:23-24I. The Definition of the Altar A. The Altar BiblicallyAltars of SacrificeAltars of Remembrance B. The Altar HistoricallyII. The Desolation of the Altar A. Man's Attempt B. Man's Abuse C. Mans' ArroganceIII. The Defense of the Altar A. The Need for a Proper Prospective B. The Need for Public Profession2024-01-301h 04Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCA Prayer of Dependence...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterPsalm 25I. Our Dependence on God in DefeatII. Our Dependence on God for Direction A. Show Me B. Teach Me C. Lead MeIII. Our Dependence on God for Deliverance A. Deliverance Based on God’s Character B. Deliverance Based on Man’s Confession2024-01-2351 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCThe Remedy for Worry...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterPhilippians 4:6-7"Don't Worry Be Prayerful"I. The Exhortation to Pray A. Believers are to Worry about Nothing B. Believers are to Pray about Everything Three words for prayer: Prayer: General attitude pf WorshipSupplication (Petition): NeedsRequests: Specific concernsII. The Effects of Prayer A. Prayer brings Peace B. Peace Enables Perseverance2024-01-091h 00Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCInvestment Strategies for a New Year...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterII Peter 3:17-18Invest: To commit (money) in order to earn (financial) gain.I. Invest in Prayer Hebrews 4:16 A. Pray for Yourself B. Pray for Saints C. Pray for SalvationsII. Invest in Bible Study. II Timothy 2:15III. Invest in the Great Commission. Acts 1:8 A. Invest in the Great Commission by Going. Matthew 28:19-20 B. Invest in the Great Commission by Giving**If we invest, imagine the gain! Personal, Corporate, Kingdom gain!2024-01-021h 01Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCHymns of Christmas: Joy to the World...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterLuke 2:1-11I. Meaning of Joy A. Joy defined B. Joy deliveredII. The Manifestation of Joy A. Joy in our Salvation B. Joy in our Suffering C. Joy in the Second Coming of ChristIII. The Message ofJoy "Christ has come as our Savior!"2023-12-261h 01Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCHymns of Christmas: "We Three Kings"... Sr. Pastor Dean HunterMatthew 2:1-11I. Their Travel A. Who Were the Wise Men? B. What Were they following?II. Their Trouble A. Herod's Distress B. Herod's Demand C. Herod's DesireIII. Their Treasures A. Gold B. Frankincense C. Myrrh 2023-12-1951 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCHymns of Christmas...While shepherds Watch Their Flocks...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterLuke 2:8-20I. The announcement of the angel A. The Person to be born vs. 11SaviorChristThe Lord B. The place of His birth C. The praise of His angelsII. The action of the shepherds A. The shepherds proclamation B. The shepherds praise2023-12-1254 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCHymns of Christmas: "O Little Town of Bethlehem"...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterMicah 5:1-2; Luke 2:1-7I. The Place of Bethlehem II. The Probability of BethlehemIII. The Prophecy of Bethlehem A. Where He Would be Born B. Who He Would BeRuler: 5:2Eternal: 5:2Shepherd: 5:4Security: 5:4Peace: 5:52023-12-0552 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCThe Transformation of the Spirit...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterII Corinthians 3:1-18Letters written by the Spirit A. Epistle of Commendation B. Evidence of ConversionPreached Sunday AM March 20, 20222023-11-3055 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCThanksgiving Praise "Praise the Lord"...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterPslam 100:1-5I. The Atmosphere of Praise. vs. 1, 2, 4 A. An atmosphere of victory B. An atmosphere of joy C. An atmosphere of singing D. An atmosphere of praisePreached Sunday AM 11-21-212023-11-2357 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCJesus' Best Man...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterJohn 3:22-30I. Two Ministries A. Message of Baptism B. Method of BaptismII. Two Misunderstandings A. Misunderstanding concerning purification B. Misunderstanding concerning prideIII. Two Mandates A. The Savior must increase B. The Servant must decrease2023-11-2159 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCYou Can Be Born Again...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterJohn 3:9-21I. The Message of Eternal Life vs 13 A. Jesus Came Down. vs 13 B. Jesus Must Be Lifted Up. vs14II. The Motivation of Love vs 16 A. The Love of God vs16 B. The Condemnation of the World vs 17John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the...2023-11-1450 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCJeremiah's Call...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterJeremiah 1:1-10Jeremiah's Appointment vs 1-5Jeremiah's Assurance vs 6-8Jeremiahs Authority vs. 9-10Preached Sunday Morning April 25, 20212023-11-0951 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NC"You Must Be Born Again"...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterJohn 3:1-8I. A Meeting with the Savior A. His people B. His position C. He was a personII. The Message of the Savior A. "Water and Spirit": Physical birth and spiritual birth B. Water and Spirit:The Word of God (water) and the Spirit of God (spirit)III. The manifestation of the Spirit2023-11-071h 03Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCThe Controversial Cross...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterI Corinthians 1:10-18I. The Conflict in the Church 1:11 A. The call to consistency B. Questions to considerII. The Clarity of Paul Acts 9:15 A. Call to preach the Gospel B. Call to present the Gospel clearlyIII The confrontation of the CrossPreached Sunday Morning January 30, 2022 2023-11-0257 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCAuthentic Christianity: "Blessed Assurance: How Can I Know I Have Eternal Life"...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterI John 5:13-21We can know we have Eternal Life by evaluating our...I. Relationship with Sin A. Awareness of Sin I John 1:8 B. Avoid Sin...I John 2:1, I John 2:15-17 C. Acknowledge Sin... I John 1:9-10II. Relationship with the Savior A. Acknowledge the Savior...I John 4:14-15, I John 5;1 B. Abide in the Savior...I John 2:28, John 15:4-6 C. Abound in Sanctification...I John 2:5-6, I John 3:2-3, I John 3:9-10III. Relationship with the Saints...2023-10-311h 06Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCAuthentic Christianity: Don't Believe Everything You Hear"...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterI John 4:1-6I. Believers are to Examine the spirit. A. The Spirit of God B. The spirit of the anti-christII. Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit A. Evidence of the spirit of error B. Evidence of the spirit of truthI John 5:13 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.”2023-10-2451 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCAuthentic Christianity...Love One Another. Sr. Pastor Dean HunterI John 3:11-19I. The Message of Love vs.11 A. An Exhortation to Believers B. An Example for Believers C. An Expectation for Believers D The Evidence of a BelieverII. The Manifestation of Love A. The Manifestation of Love in Christ B. The Manifestation of Love in ChristiansI John 5:13 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may be...2023-10-171h 00Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCThe Way of Life...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterMatthew 7:13-14I. The Call to Enter vs 13II. The contrast of the Two Ways A. The Way of the worldThe gate is widerThe way is easyThe travelers are many B. The Way of the BelieverThe gate is narrowThe way is difficultPreached January 23, 20222023-10-121h 03Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCAuthentic Christianity...Sin and the Saint...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterI John 3:4-10I. The Pronouncement of Sin Vs 4 *Two Biblical truths concerning the law:God's laws are holy! Romans 7:12God's laws are helpful! Galatians 3:24II. The Provision for Sin A. The provision for the price for sin vs. 5 B. Provision for the practice of sin vs 6III. The Proof of a Saint vs 10I John 5:13 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye...2023-10-101h 01Central Baptist Kannapolis, NC"Authentic Christianity...The Children of God"...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterI John 3:1-3I. As children of God, we recognize His love. vs. 1 A. Christians are in the family of God. B. Christians are foreign to the world.II. As Children of God, we have a revelation of His likeness. Three truths revealed. A. Jesus shall appear. B. We shall be like Him. C. We shall see Him as He is.III. As children of God, we respond to His love. Vs. 3I John 5:13 “These things have I written un...2023-10-0355 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCThere is a Remedy...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterNumbers 21:1-9I. Israel's Problem a. Israel was discouraged b. Israel's was disobedient c. Israel was discontentII. God's Provision a. Israel's acknowledgement b. God's answerPreached Sunday Morning May 1, 20222023-09-2858 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCAuthentic Christianity: Abide in Christ...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterI John 2:24-28Authentic Christians Abiding in Christ...Abide in His Word vs 24Acknowledge His Promise vs 25Are Anointed by the Spirit vs 27Are not Ashamed at His Return vs 28I John 5:13 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.”2023-09-2656 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCAuthentic Christianity- "Last Day Liars"...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterI John 2:18-23I. Characteristics of Antichrists A. Antichrists Depart the Church B. Antichrists Deny Christ C. Antichrists Deceive the ChurchII. Characteristics of Authentic Christians A. Anointed by the Spirit vs20a B. Aware of the Scriptures vs20bI John 5:13 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.”2023-09-1957 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCAuthentic Christianity: Do Not Love the World...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterI John 2:15-17I. The Definition of the World A. The Command to Christians vs. 15a B. The Conclusion of the Church vs. 15bII. The Defilement of the World vs. 16 A. The Lust of the Flesh B. The Lust of the Eyes C. The Pride of LifeIII. The Destruction of the World vs. 17 A. The World is Temporal B. God's Will is Eternal2023-09-121h 05Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCLessons for the Last days PT 2...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterII Timothy 3:1-9*The reality of Last Days*Revelations of the Last Days*The Believers Response in the Last Days a. from such turn away b. eventual separationPreached on July 31, 2022 AM2023-09-071h 00Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCReasons Worth Writing...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterAuthentic Christianity: "Reasons Worth Writing"I John 2:12-14*Encouragement Concerning Sin A. The believers sin has been forgiven. vs 12 B. The believers Savior is to be glorified. vs 12*Exhortation Concerning Sanctification A. Little Children vs 13c B. Young Men vs 13b C. Fathers vs 13a 14aPsalm 232023-09-051h 01Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCLessons for the Last Days Pt1... Sr. Pastor Dean HunterII Timothy 3:1-5*The Reality of the Last Days a. The declaration of the last days b. The description of the last days *Revelations of the Last Days a. Lives of selfishness b. Lips of godlinessPreached on July 10, 2022 AM2023-08-3159 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCWalking the Talk...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterI John 2:1-11True Believers have an Advocate with the Father a. The Believer’s Attitude Toward Sin b. The Believer’s Answer for SinTrue Believers have Assurance of their Faith a. A True Believer is Obedient to Jesus’ Word b. A True Believer Walks as Jesus Walked2023-08-291h 00Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCWalking in the Light...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterI John 1:5-101.Recognize a Fundamental Fact of the Father2.Recognize True Fellowship is with the Father A. The Falsifier B. The Follower3.Recognize the Faithfulness of the Father to Forgive I John 5:13 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.”2023-08-2256 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCSaving Faith...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterEphesians 2:1-9Faith in the Word of GodFaith in the Work of GodFaith in the Will of God2023-08-151h 05Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCWorking Faith...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterJames 2:14-20Pointless Faith vs 14Powerless Faith vs 17Purposeful Faith vs 182023-08-0143 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCFinishing Faith...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterII Timothy 4:6-8I. Paul's Present Faith vs 6II. Paul's Past Faithfulness vs 7 A. Paul fought a good fight B. Paul finished His Course C. Paul kept the FaithIII. Paul's Prospective Faith vs 82023-07-2556 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCExhortations to the Faithful...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterHebrews 10:19-25I. The Entry way of the Faithful. vs. 19-20 A. Jesus is HOW we enter the presence of God B. Jesus is the WAY we enter the presence of God.II. Exhortations to the Faithful A. Draw near to God vs 22 B. Hold fast our confession vs 23 C. Consider one another-watch out for each other vs 24 D. Corporate worship - church vs 252023-07-1855 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCFaith for the Fight...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterJudges 7:1-8The Promise of God A. Thou shall save Israel vs 6:14 B. thou shall smite the Midianites vs 6:16 C. Thou shall not die vs 6:23II. The Purging of God's Army A. God Eliminated the Fearful vs 7:3 B. God Eliminated the Foolish vs 7:4-7III. The Power of God's Army *God Empowered the Faithful vs 7:72023-07-111h 02Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCA Blessed Nation ...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterPsalm 33:1-12*A Blessed Nation praises the Lord.*A Blessed Nation recognizes the power of the LordPreached July 3, 20222023-07-061h 02Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCExpectant Living...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterI Thessalonians 5:1-6 (7-11)I. The Reality of the Day of the Lord A. Believers know the Day of the Lord WILL come. B. Believers know HOW the Day of the Lord will come.II. The Rejection of the Day of the Lord A. Sudden Destruction B. Certain DestructionIII. The Response to the Day of the Lord A. The Decision of the Unbeliever B. The Duty of the Believer2023-07-0459 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCThe Celebration of Sin...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterProverbs 16:16-25*The Exploitation of Sin vs 18*The Example of Sodom... Jude 1:7, Ex. 16:49-50, Ex. 16:56*The Effects of Sin..."There are consequences for sin." James 1:14-15*The Expectation of the Saints... *We don't condemn the sinner. *We don't condone the sin. *We don't compromise on Scripture2023-06-271h 07Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCThe Man God is Looking For...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterJeremiah 5:11*A Man who executes judgment *A Man who seeks truthPreached June 20, 2021 Father's Day2023-06-2259 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCThe Power of Forgiveness...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterMatthew 18:21-35"Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.”Mark Twain The Example of forgiveness The Expectation of forgiveness2023-06-2055 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCTrials of the Faithful...Sr Pastor Dean HunterThree Biblical Principles Concerning TrialsJames 1:1-81.The Existence of Trials A. The Anticipation of Trials B. The Attitude of Trials2.The Effects of Trials A. Patience B. Perfection C. Perspective3.The Essentials of Trials A. Wisdom is Essential B. Faith is Essential 2023-06-131h 00Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCThe Test of Faith...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterGenesis 2:1-14"The Test of Faith"The Promise of Abraham's futureThe Proof of Abraham's faithThe Provision of Abraham's faith *God provided where Abraham was at. *Where God guides, He provides.2023-06-061h 02Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCThe Midnight Friend...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterLuke 11:5-13*Friends request vs 5the RelationshipThe RequestThe Reason*The friends response vs 7*The friends reason vs 8*The Father-Son relationship vs. 11-13Preached Sunday AM 2-13-222023-06-0145 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCKnowing God's Will...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterMatthew 6:24-33Seek God *Seek God's will *God's will is salvation *God's will is sanctification *Seek God's Word. Ps 119:11Graduation Sunday 20232023-05-2355 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCGod's First Institution...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterGenesis 1:26-28 & Genesis 2:21-24*Instructions from God's Word *Instructions for husbands and wives *Instructions for parents *Instructions for children*The influence of Godly women*The implosion of God's will2023-05-161h 06Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCConfidence for the Called...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterRomans 8:28-39God's Purpose *God's purpose for the called *God's purpose is conformationGod's Provision *The believer's sanctification *The believer's securityPaul's PersuasionPreached May 22, 20222023-05-0954 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCA Legacy of Faith..Sr. Pastor Dean HunterHebrews 11:8-16Perspective of the Faithful *By faith they practiced obedience vs. 8 *By faith they persevered until death vs. 13 "It's always too soon to quit" *By faith they were pilgrims in a strange land vs. 9 &13 *By faith their past was forgotten vs. 14-15 *By faith, God's preparations were expected 2023-05-0254 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCLiving By Faith...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterHebrews 11:1-7Faith Explained *Faith provides confidence vs1 *Faith proves creation Vs 3 *Faith pleases the Creator vs 6 *Believing He is *Believing He does Faith Exemplified *the example of Abel - worship *the example of Enoch - walk *the example of Noah - work2023-04-2557 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCRestored For More...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterRestored for MoreJohn 21:15-19I. Jesus’ Question A. A question of Lordship B. A question of LoveII. Peter’s Confession vs 17III. Peter’s Commission - “Restored for More” A. To feed the sheep - baby sheep Tending the sheep - discipling the sheep Feeding the sheep - feed the flock B. To follow the Shepherd vs 18-192023-04-181h 05Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCPerspectives of the Resurrection...Sr. Pastor Dean Hunter (Easter Sunday 2023)John 20:1-10Perspectives of the ResurrectionThose who Deceived Matthew 28:11-15 A. The Deceivers 1. Satan 2.Science 3. Sin B. The Deceived 2.Those who Believed A. Those who believed AFTER seeing. B. Those who believed WITHOUT seeing.2023-04-1157 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCPerspectives of Palm Sunday...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterPerspective defined: “the capacity to view things in their true relations or relative importance”Matthew 21:1-10Two groups of people represented on Palm Sunday:Those who cried; “Hosanna” Those who asked; “Who is this?”2023-04-0454 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCPerspective: Stewarding Our Treasures Pt 2 " Sr. Pastor Dean HunterA Biblical View of GivingII Corinthians 9:5-7Giving to God is Biblical Matthew 23:23 Five truths about Paul's instruction for giving: a. There was a collection vs. 1 b. The collection was taken at/by the church vs. 2 c. Everyone was expected to give vs. 2 d. Individuals give based on their prosperity vs. 2 e. Giving was for the ministry of the church vs. 32023-03-2855 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCPerspective: Stewarding Our Treasures (Part 1) ...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterPsalm 24:1II Corinthians 9:6-7A Biblical view of Giving... Introduction2023-03-211h 00Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCPerspective: A Biblical View of Stewardship: Stewarding Our Greatest Resource (part 2)...Sr. Pastor Dean hunterEcclesiastes 3:1-8(Part 1 can be heard on last weeks podcast episode 43)II. Time is Precious (valuable) A. Promise of Time - gift from God B. Priority of Time - Prioritize your faithPrioritize your family2023-03-141h 05Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCPerspective: A Biblical View of Stewardship: Stewarding Our Greatest Resource...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterEcclesiastes 3:1-8"The foundational truth of Biblical stewardship is the realization that everything belongs to the Lord!"Time is Purposeful A. God Created Time... Genesis 1:3-5 B. God Controls Time... Ecclesiastes 3:1-14Time is Precious A. The Promise of Time... Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 B. The Priority of Time...Prioritize your Faith: Relationship with GodPrioritize your Family: First institution2023-03-071h 02Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCAn Example to Follow ...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterII Timothy 4:6-8 Preached August 8, 2022Paul's present testimony *Paul's immediate duty vs.6 *Paul's imminent departure vs. 7Paul's past testimony *Paul was a fighter *Paul was a finisher *Paul was faithfulPaul's Future testimony vs. 82023-03-0251 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCThe Believers Response to the Realities of the Last Days...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterII Timothy 3:10-17. (Preached July 7, 2022)The Contrast of true Believers vs. 10-11 *Paul's practice *Paul's persecutionThe Certainty of Persecution *The Promise of persecution (John 15:19-20) *The Progression of the Persecutors vs. 132023-02-281h 00Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCPerspective: Biblical View of the Church. "The Fundamental of the Church"...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterActs 2:41-47Preaching vs. 41-42Baptism vs 41Communion vs 42Praying vs 42Partnership vs 422023-02-211h 11Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCPerspective: "A Biblical View of the Church"...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterMatthew 16:13-18 (Part 2)The foundation of the church *The foundation of the church is Christ. *The foundation of the church is a confessionThe future of the church *War is certain *Victory is secured2023-02-141h 01Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCLessons for the Last Days...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterII Timothy 3:10-17.*The contrast of true believers*Our certainty of persecution*Our confidence in the ScriptureA confidence to continueA confidence to completion(preached August 14, 2022)2023-02-0953 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCPerspective. Seeing Life Through a Biblical World View: A Biblical View of the Church...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterMatthew 16:13-18Part 1: Introduction2023-02-071h 01Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCPerspective: Seeing Life Through a Biblical World View..."A Biblical View of Jesus"... Sr. Pastor Dean HunterMatthew 16:13-18*Jesus is the Son of man*Jesus is Superior to the prophets*Jesus is Savior of the world*Jesus is the Son of God*Jesus is the Sure Foundation of the Church2023-01-311h 03Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCA Biblical View of God (Pt2) Sr. Pastor Dean HunterIsaiah 6:1-52023-01-251h 02Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCPerspective: Seeing Life Though a Biblical World View...Sr. Pastor Dean Hunter"A Biblical View of God" Part 1Genesis 1:1-5*God Is - vs. 1*God Is Creator vs. 1B2023-01-171h 01Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCPerspective: Seeing Life Through a Biblical World View: Sr. Pastor Dean Hunter"New Life Brings New Perspective" part 2Text: II Corinthians 5:16-21Recap:The Realities of Regeneration *The Regenerate Perspective *The Regenerate PositionToday:The Revelations of Reconciliation *The Means of Reconciliation *The Ministry of Reconciliation *The Message of Reconciliation2023-01-1052 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCPerspective: Seeing Life Through a Biblical Worldview...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterNew Life Brings New PerspectiveText: II Corinthians 5:16-21The Realities of Regeneration *The Regenerate Perspective *The Regenerate Position2023-01-0352 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCThe King Is Here...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterLuke 2:1-17The Adoration of Angels Adore Him for He is God Adore Him for His goodnessThe Searching of the shepherds Search God'sWord Search God's WillThe Worship of the Wise Men Worship Jesus by giving Worship Jesus by goingConclusion: Two Gifts Gift to Receive Gift to Give 2022-12-2759 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCThe King Is Coming: The Prophetic Announcements of the Messiah...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterIsaiah 9:6-7Old Testament prophecies foretold His PlaceOld Testament prophecies foretold His PurityOld Testament prophecies foretold His Purpose a. He would be Soveriegn b. He would be Sacrifice c. He would be Savior2022-12-201h 03Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCThe king is Coming: The Angel Announcement to Mary... Sr. Pastor Dean HunterLuke 1:26-38The Predicament of Mary A. Mary was called by God vs. 28 B. Mary was confused by the greeting vs 29The Person of Jesus A. Jesus is the Savior vs. 31 B. Jesus in the Son of God 32, 35 C. Jesus is the Sovereign KingThe Power of God Vs. 34-372022-12-1352 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCThe King is Coming: The Angel's Announcement to Joseph: Sr. Pastor Dean HunterMatthew 1:18-25Jesus is SinlessJesus is SaviorJesus is Sovereign2022-12-0651 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCLesson's for the Last Days: The Anticipation of the Day of the Lord...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterII Peter 3:10-18The day of the Lord demands Preparation A. The Day of the Lord is Definite vs 10 B. The Day of the Lord is Described vs 10 C. The Day of the Lord will be DevastatingThe day of the Lord Delivers Motivation A. Motivation to Live vs 11 B. Motivation to Look vs 12 C. Motivation to Learn vs 162022-11-221h 01Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCLessons For the Last Days: "The Delay of the Lord"...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterII Peter 3:8-9The Delay of the LordGod's Perspective Vs. 8 (God is not bound by time...He is eternal)God's Promise Vs. 9God's Patience Vs. 9. (long-suffering)God's Plan Vs. 9. (...all come to repentance) 2022-11-1551 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCThe Priority of These Things...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterII Peter 1:8-11These things prove to be consequential Possessing these things make you fruitful Not possessing these things makes you forgetful vs. 9 2. These things provide confirmation vs 102022-11-101h 06Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCLessons for the Last Days: The Day of the Lord...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterA reminder of scriptures vs 1-2A reality of scoffers vs. 3The rationale of scoffers vs 4-5The reservation for scoffers2022-11-0851 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCUnity in James ... Sr. Pastor Dean hunterScripture: John 17:9-21The necessity of WisdomThe source of temptationReceiving the Word and doing the workEveryone has worthBeware of the tongue2022-11-031h 02Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCLessons for the Last Days: Recognizing False Teachers Part2...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterII Peter 2:10-22I. False teachers are arrogant in their walk. vs. 10-14II. False teachers have abandoned the way. vs. 15-18III False teachers are addicted to their will. vs. 20-222022-11-0152 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NCLessons for the Last Days: Recognizing False Teachers: Part 1...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterRecognizing False Teachers: Part 1Scripture: II Peter 2:10-22False Teachers are arrogant in their walk A. False teachers walk after the flesh B. False teachers walk after finances2022-10-251h 04Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCLessons for the Last Days: Prepare for False Teachers...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterScripture: II Peter 2:1-9The DESCRIPTION of false teachers False prophets are common False prophets are clever False prophets are counter-productive False prophets are covetous The DESTRUCTION of false teachers The destruction of fallen angels The destruction of the old world The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah The DELIVERANCE of faithful believers The deliverance of Noah The deliverance of Lot2022-10-1853 minCentral Baptist Kannapolis, NC5 Reasons Christians Should be Involved in Politics...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterYou already areOur enemy doesn't want us to be involvedNot being involved acknowledges you are satisfied with the status quoChristians are Salt and Light in a dark worldOur children deserve it2022-10-131h 16Central Baptist Kannapolis, NCLessons from the Last Days: Preparing for False Teachers...Sr. Pastor Dean HunterScripture Passage: II Peter 2:1-32022-10-111h 01