Stand Firm

“Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm.  Let nothing move you.  Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”  1 Cor. 15:58 I had the privilege to preach for the DNOW event at Edwards Road Baptist Church this weekend.  Thankful for this church and their partnership …

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Coming Down the Mountain

Preached at North Greenville University Chapel 1 Kings 18-19 After Elijah experienced God move mightily upon the mountaintop, his joy was short-lived due to following opposition.  God’s instruction to Elijah during his depressed state provides direction for our own troubled souls. Main Points Anyone can follow God during the revival, but only mature believers can follow Him during the routine. …

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Traveling Companions [Fuge 2017 Nashville]

Fuge 2017 – Convergence Psalm 1 Point of Connection: The best way to follow God is walking beside others who are going in the same direction. Dangerous Relationship Progression From Psalm 1 Walk in the counsel of the wicked Stand in the way of sinners Sit in the seat of scoffers Those who are closest to me must be closest …

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Broken Bones [Fuge 2017 Nashville]

Fuge 2017 – Convergence 2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51 CAUGHT (2 Samuel 11-12)  Sin can start with being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Our vulnerability can often come from a lack of accountability. Sin can be covered temporarily by an additional sin or eternally by an unconditional Savior. No amount of coverup will ever be able to …

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Pray God’s Word [Fuge 2017 Nashville]

Fuge 2017 – Convergence Ps. 145:14-18 All Scripture is inspired by God.  Psalms are inspired for God. Psalms exist because we do not know how to speak to one so glorious. When we pray Scripture, we are not led by our feelings but guided by truth. Using the day of the month, pray through that psalm or an increment of …

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Reserved Seating [Fuge 2017 Nashville]

Fuge 2017 – Convergence 2 Samuel 9; cf. Rom. 5 The King’s Pursuit (2 Sam. 9:1-5) The king was more concerned with keeping his promise than he was securing his protection. Grace seeks out those who are unqualified to give them what is undeserved. Grace finds us hiding helplessly in barren places. The Servant’s Response (2 Sam. 9:6-8) Being discovered by …

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Memorize God’s Word [Fuge 2017 Nashville]

Fuge – Convergence – 2017 Ps. 119:9-11 Why Memorize God’s Word? ◦9 – keeps me from impurity ◦10 – keeps me from wandering ◦11 – keeps me from sinning •I will memorize Scripture as much as I hate sin. •We must discipline our minds to have the Bible accessible even when the Bible is not available. •Scripture memory positions me …

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Worship by the Book [Fuge 2017 Nashville]

Fuge 2017 – Convergence 2 Samuel 6 Theme for the Day: Point of Truth We are not called to justify our opinions but to obey his commandments. The people of God learned how to worship God from those who did not know God. We are called to obey the Word – not imitate the world. It is a dangerous thing …

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Read God’s Word [Fuge 2017 Nashville]

Fuge 2017 – Convergence Psalm 19 The Convergence.  Two paths.  Choose one. •In order to follow God, you need to know where he is going. •You discover God’s ways by studying God’s Word. •“Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.”  1 Tim. 4:7 •Spiritual disciplines are not meant to make you more liked by Jesus but to make you more …

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Teach Me Your Paths [Fuge 2017 Nashville]

TEACH ME YOUR PATHS Convergence – Fuge 2017 1 Sam. 13:8-14; Ps. 25:4-5 Flag Football – Your talent can take you places where your character can’t keep you. Sin can start by refusing to wait on God’s timing which leads to disobeying God’s commands. When we believe we have earned what has been given, we will ultimately take what has …

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Traveling Companions [Fuge 2017 Charleston]

Fuge 2017 – Convergence Psalm 1 Point of Connection: The best way to follow God is walking beside others who are going in the same direction. Dangerous Relationship Progression From Psalm 1 Walk in the counsel of the wicked Stand in the way of sinners Sit in the seat of scoffers Those who are closest to me must be closest …

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Reserved Seating [Fuge 2017 Charleston]

Fuge 2017 – Convergence 2 Samuel 9; cf. Rom. 5 The King’s Pursuit (2 Sam. 9:1-5) The king was more concerned with keeping his promise than he was securing his protection. Grace seeks out those who are unqualified to give them what is undeserved. Grace finds us hiding helplessly in barren places. The Servant’s Response (2 Sam. 9:6-8) Being discovered by …

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Pray God’s Word [Fuge 2017 Charleston]

Fuge 2017 – Convergence Ps. 145:14-18 All Scripture is inspired by God.  Psalms are inspired for God. Psalms exist because we do not know how to speak to one so glorious. When we pray Scripture, we are not led by our feelings but guided by truth. Using the day of the month, pray through that psalm or an increment of …

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Worship by the Book [Fuge 2017 Charleston]

Fuge 2017 – Convergence 2 Samuel 6 Theme for the Day: Point of Truth We are not called to justify our opinions but to obey his commandments. The people of God learned how to worship God from those who did not know God. We are called to obey the Word – not imitate the world. It is a dangerous thing …

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Memorize God’s Word [Fuge 2017 Charleston]

Fuge – Convergence – 2017 Ps. 119:9-11 Why Memorize God’s Word? ◦9 – keeps me from impurity ◦10 – keeps me from wandering ◦11 – keeps me from sinning •I will memorize Scripture as much as I hate sin. •We must discipline our minds to have the Bible accessible even when the Bible is not available. •Scripture memory positions me …

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Search Me [Fuge 2017 Charleston]

Fuge 2017 – Convergence Psalm 139 Theme for the Day: Point of Inception God is all-knowing, all-present, all-powerful, and all-holy. All-Knowing (Ps. 139:1-6) God is intimately aware of every single one of my actions, thoughts, and words. The infinitely knowing God is intimately familiar with me. God’s detailed investigation of me is comforting and convicting. All-Present (Ps. 139:7-12) I can …

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Read God’s Word [Fuge 2017 Charleston]

Fuge 2017 – Convergence Psalm 19 The Convergence.  Two paths.  Choose one. •In order to follow God, you need to know where he is going. •You discover God’s ways by studying God’s Word. •“Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.”  1 Tim. 4:7 •Spiritual disciplines are not meant to make you more liked by Jesus but to make you more …

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Teach Me Your Paths [Fuge 2017 Charleston]

TEACH ME YOUR PATHS Convergence – Fuge 2017 1 Sam. 13:8-14; Ps. 25:4-5 Flag Football – Your talent can take you places where your character can’t keep you. Sin can start by refusing to wait on God’s timing which leads to disobeying God’s commands. When we believe we have earned what has been given, we will ultimately take what has …

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Here I Am [Isaiah 6]

Isaiah 6 Preached at One Church – Fairview Baptist Church, Greer, SC – May 24, 2017 Main Points We don’t see God as exalted until we have been humbled. Holiness by comparison seems promising until one encounters the LORD. You are not truly experiencing the presence of God if you believe that you deserve to be there. The most dangerous …

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Undistracted Devotion

Erskine College Chapel February 14, 2017 1 Corinthians 7 Main Points If mission does not define the relationship, then the relationship will define the mission. The only way that you can decide to get married is if you can make a case before God that you can serve him better married than you can single. If you want to know …

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If the Lord Wills

Preached at North Greenville University – January 30, 2017 Sermon Notes Are you so worried about God’s will down the road that you are missing his will right in front of you? We can focus on the future so much that we neglect the present. You can be so concerned with God’s will then that you miss God’s will now. …

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Two Sides of the Cross

Preached on August 26, 2016 at North Greenville University for the Ignite 2016 Conference. Text is Luke 23:39-43. Main Points Avoiding hell is not the same thing as desiring heaven. Our churches market a better life and label it the gospel. If the residents of hell believe in God and shudder, than mere intellectual ascent is incapable to grant heavenly …

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The Gospel of God

The gospel of God has centered around the person and work of Jesus Christ from the very beginning. In Paul’s introductory comments in the Book of Romans, we see that he had committed his life for the sole purpose of spreading this gospel. Romans 1:1-7

Share It

The “Share It” sermon was the final day’s theme for Fuge 2016 “Unashamed” series. I preached from Luke 9:57-62 regarding the excuses used to delay in following Jesus. I believe we use the same ones today.  I pray this short sermon can be an encouragement to you! Audio Main Points Three things that will hold you back from following Jesus: comfort, …

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Timber

On night 3 of Fuge 2016, I preached a sermon entitled, “Timber.”  The passage was from Romans 1:1-6 before venturing into a narrative of the entire biblical story regarding how the cross is the centerpiece and not a later addition.  In the “Unashamed” theme, it was a way to encourage listeners to get lost in the big story of which Jesus is …

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Live It (7 Sons of Sceva)

At Fuge 2016, I preached a morning mini-message on “Live It” pertaining to how we are supposed to live out the gospel.  It was day 3 in the “Unashamed” theme. We studied the seven sons of Sceva from Acts 19:11-20 and talked about a life that annoys the devil because it is so busy for the Kingdom. Sermon Audio

Broken Bones

In the “Unashamed” Fuge 2016 series, I preached a message entitled “Broken Bones” on Night 2.  The sermon comes from 2 Samuel 11 & Psalm 51.  It speaks of David’s rampant sin being confronted and the brokenness that followed. Main Points Sin can start with being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Sin can only be covered temporarily …

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Wikigod

Day 1’s sermon at Fuge 2016 was from Matthew 16:13-28 and entitled “Wikigod.”  The concept is that we are prone to try and change the identity of God.  We don’t like what we find out about him, so we change him to meet our preferences.  This was the first full sermon from the “Unashamed” theme. Sermon Audio Main Points “In …

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Know It

The Fuge theme for this summer was “Unashamed.”  Day 1’s focus was “Know It.”  The day was all about knowing the gospel.  This morning mini-sermon was from Romans 10:1-4. In this sermon, I tried to address the issue that many people have a zeal for the Lord but not according to knowledge.  A lot of people are sincere, but you can …

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Unashamed

I preached this “Unashamed” sermon as an opening introduction to the theme at Fuge 2016.  The passage was Rom. 1:16-17. Main Points: If people have to ask you if Jesus is the most important relationship in your life, you’ve already answered them. I may be ashamed of my past, progress, and performance, but I am unashamed of the gospel. If …

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As for Me and My House

It was a great privilege to serve the people of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in Laurens, SC.  I preached for the DNOW and then the Sunday morning services. This sermon, “As for Me and My House,” was from Joshua 24 on family discipleship. Travis Agnew from Northside Bapt. Church from Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church on Vimeo.  

How to Cover a Multitude of Sins

I had the privilege a couple of weekends ago to preach in Kentucky for a DNOW that united 17 churches in the area.  After the main events for the group, I also got the privilege to preach at Northside Baptist Church in Elizabethtown, KY. The DNOW weekend focused on the Book of James, so I just decided to finish the …

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Doers of the Word

I recorded this mini-sermon for a university team to watch while they were on the road.  I pray it is a blessing to you. James 1:22-25 teaches that we are not to be merely hearers of the Word but doers of the Word.

Racism and the Gospel

On January 27, 2016, I preached at North Greenville University’s chapel on the topic of “Racism and the Gospel.” I think it struck a nerve that needed to be struck.  I had some incredible conversations with students and faculty since then.  Pray that maybe this will cause you to think about what the Bible has to say about our racism. …

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Singled Out

03.23.14 – Travis Agnew – Spring Renewal Services from Sermons & Videos on Vimeo.

Abide

“Abide” preached at North Greenville University Chapel.  Sermon based on John 15.