Are you backslidden?  Are you as close to God today as you should be.  Listen to this message.  You Can, You Should and You Better get back to God.

Is your life leading you in the right direction?

A message from the Archives of Central Baptist Church.  This message was preached by Bro Roy Wallace on May 12, 2000.  Everyone is serving a god.  Are you serving the true living God?

Please listen to this message from a Missionary in Liberia. 

The bible talks of a new birth when one finds Christ.  This message talks about evidences of this new birth.  Does your life reflect those evidences?

A message from the Archives of Central Baptist Church.  This message was preached at the evening service on April 13, 2008.

This is message to get us thinking about America.  America will be celebrating her 241st birthday this week.  How do you think of America?

This is a powerful message preached by our pastor, Dr. Danny Dodson.  What do you do when the preaching ends?  Everyone makes a decision when the preaching ends.  What is your decision?

Dr. Danny Dodson preached this message on Father's Day 2017. Where are the faithful men of God in today's world.

A message from the Archives of Central Baptist Church.  Have you ever thought about what the Bible would look like if God decided to rewrite it.  Would you be included, and if so in what capacity?

Bro. Spenser Smith, a missionary to West Africa preached this message at Central Baptist Church on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.  A very powerful message about Christians standing their ground and not giving in or putting up with  worldly demands.

A message from the CBC Archives.  This jewel of a message was preached by Dr. Dennis Corle over ten years ago.  

What valley is keeping your from serving the Lord.

The dangers of not asking council when making decisions

A another message in the series "Satan's Fiery Darts" by Dr. Danny Dodson.  

Is God good enough for you?

James say "...shew me thy faith without thy works"  Works doesn't provide salvation, it just proves we have salvation!

 It's Graduation Season.  Graduates need to consider how the decisions they may now will affect the rest of their lives!

BEWARE of Wolves in sheeps clothing!

Have you ever thought of the consequences of NOT participating in Faith Promise Missions?

Have you lost your love for the work of the church?

Too many times we want to step on fellow Christian's just when they need to be shown love and compassion the most. 

Who has control of your life? 

Our pastor preached this sermon in 2008

This Message was preached by our pastor in 2008

The third message in a series of Bible Studies in the Book of Psalms

Our pastor preached this message on May 14, 2017

Our pastor preached this sermon on May 21, 2017

This message was preached by our pastor in 2008

This message was preached by Dr. Chuck Harding from Awake America in 2008.

This message was preached by our pastor in 2008

On May 7, 2017 our pastor preached about Believers in the Bible that went to Hell.  What a convicting message!  What do you believe? 

This message was preached in 2008 by our Pastor

Missionary Keith Stensas preached in the Evening Service on May 7, 2017.  Abraham was not always a man of faith.  He had to learn faith!  

Missionary Keith Stanzas brought this message in the Sunday School hour on May 7, 2017.  What a convicting message!  I hope this is a blessing to you as it was to me.

Our pastor preached this morning from Mark 3:33.  Jesus asked the question, "Who is my mother?"  We would like to wish all mothers a Happy Mother's Day!

This Message was Preached at Central Baptist Church by our pastor on Mother's Day in 2008

On Wednesday evening May 11, 2017 our pastor brought a Bible Study on the 23rd Psalm.

This message was preached on Mother's Day in 2008

This message was preached in 2008 by our pastor.

This message was preached by our pastor in 2008.  What a blessing!

Our pastor brought this Bible Study, and it was a huge blessing to me!

Dr. JC House brought this message and it was a convincing one!  How do you look at your Money and Stuff?

This is the second part of Dr. House's Message!

Dr. JC House is a favorite guest speaker here at Central Baptist Church.  Fifteen years ago he encouraged us to build a new building.  We are so glad that the Holy Spirit used him to help us see what we needed to do.

This is a two part message.  Make sure you listen to the next message.  Dr. House is a great preacher and he puts everything on the bottom shelf!

Would a lost person look at you and call you a Christian because you are like Christ?

This is a message preached in 2008 by our pastor.  I am so glad the Bible does not change.

Our former pastor preaching this sermon here in 2008.  Dr. Roy Wallace is one of our heroes!

Brother Eddies filled in for our pastor in this service.  He preached on the evils of drunkenness.  

We as Christians have a responsibility to protect the Bride of Christ!  Our pastor does an excellent job of encouraging us to do so in this message.

In this message our pastor shows why God would use the foolishness of preaching to change the world!

From the Archives of Central Baptist Church!  This message was preached by Evangelist Monty Martin on Easter Sunday Morning in 2008.

From the archives of Central Baptist Church!  This message was preached by one of our faithful laymen here at CBC.  Brother Ernie Consford has been a blessing to our church for many years.

From the Archives of Central Baptist Church!  This message was preached by one of our former pastors.  Brother Nile Bulkley is a great man of God and we love him here at CBC!  We are sure glad that he never turned aside.

From the archives of Central Baptist Church.  This message was preached by our pastor in 2008.

Are you settled on your lees?  Here are some signs that you may need to get more involved in doing things that will make a difference.

Easter Sunday is always a blessing!  Our pastor preached about fake news that happened so many years ago.  Fake news is not new news!

Having trouble getting answers to prayers.  Listen to this message that Pastor Dodson preached this message on April 5, 2017 and hear what Jesus asked for in prayer

From the Archives of Central Baptist Church

This message was preached in 2011 by Kenny Cantrell

Are you having trouble getting prayers answered?  Jonah was backsliding but managed to come to himself and get answers to prayers.  Pastor Dodson preached this message on April 12, 2017.  

How do you measure success?  Listen to this message to get the formula for success as measured by God!

Christ's salvation is a "Know So" salvation.  The message was preached on April 9, 2017 and gives a clear presentation from the Bible to show someone how they can KNOW they are saved.

Our Pastor preached this message on April 9, 2017.  Have you evaluated your life's priorities?

This is a message from the archives.  It was preached in Central Baptist Church on January 9, 2011.  This message seeks to encourage Christians to love and pray for the Jews.

Our Pastor explains why the church is hated by the system of the world!

Brother Tim Booth is an Evangelist sent out of our church.  In this message he talks about keeping your eyes on Jesus Christ!

What kind of standards to you have?  We all have standards.  Who sets your standards?  Our Pastor explains why it is best just to follow the standards of the Word of God!

The theme of the church this year is Pray Without Ceasing.  This is a great message that will help you in your prayer life!

This is a message preached by or pastor!  Are you in a rat race?  As Christians we should be in the RIGHT race!

This message was preached by our pastor and it is a necessary message for our day! We need to hold fast to our Bible standards and not slide more and more to the worldly standards of our day!

This is a great testimony from a seventy-eight year old missionary.  I could not believe I had sat and listen to him for almost two hours.  He was such a blessing!  This man has a burden for souls!  Listen and be challenged!

"His Spirit Was Stirred in Him"

Acts 17:16-23

1) The ignorance of the intellectuals.

      - The Greeks were educated, but they were ignorant concerning the most                                                important things.

      - God uses the weak.

      - God works through us. 

2) The error of their religion

      - Religion does not save people.

3) The emptiness in their lives.

      - Jesus will satisfy.

      - Being in God's will satisfies.

I Timothy 2:1-8

I. The rich man was lost and didn't know it. Acts 10:1-2, 44-47

Many people are devout and religious but are unsaved. 2 Corinthians 4:24; Matthew 7:22

II. The rich man died and did not expect it. vs. 22-23

III. The rich man went to hell and could not change it. vs. 23

Revelation 21:8; 2 Corinthians 6:2 - There is no second chance after death.

IV. The rich man wanted another chance but could not get it. 

He wanted mercy.

He wanted to be where the believers were.

We have become blenders not battlers.

Will you stand for anything?

I. Rules Hebrews 13:7; 2 Timothy 2:5: Judges 21:25

II. Reproof and rebuke 2 Timothy 4:2

Nathan told David, "Thou art the man!"

III. Responsibility

IV. Relationships John 6:66

A. With the church

B. With their companion of marriage

C. With co-laborers

V. Risking their lives Acts 15:25; Amos 6:1

I. There is a full membership in God's kingdom. Matthew 7:21

God claims those who are doing His will as His children.

There are those who embrace the "Christian" faith.

There are those who embrace the church fellowship.

It is exciting for a few years; then, they begin to squawk and squeak; they have no Oil because they are not truly saved.

II. There is full assurance of God's kingdom. John 7:17; James 1:22; 2:17-26; Romans 12:2

When you get saved, you want to be involved.

III. There is full involvement in God's work.

You can't claim spiritual kin if you are not doing God's will. Matthew 12:50; 7:21; 1 John 2:17

God is omnipotent - all-powerful.

God is omniscient - all-knowing.

God is omnipresent - everywhere.

Psalm 94:9; 121:3-4; Jeremiah 23:23

You can run from God, but you can't hide.

I. Adam and Eve tried to hide because of things forbidden by God.

God did not hold the woman responsible.

Women make emotional decisions and try to pressure their husbands.

God forbids things for our good and His glory.

II. Achan hid because he had stolen the firstfruits. Joshua 6:18-20; 7:20

The silver and gold belong to God. Malachi 3:10

III. Saul hid his total obedience.

IV. The servant hid his talent.

His talent was taken away and given to the servant who was a good steward. 2 Samuel 12:2; Numbers 32:23

V. Jonah tried to hide from God.

VI. Revelation 6:15 - Some try to hide from God because they are not saved.

Deception is a possibility. 2 Corinthians 4:3

Is Christ in you or on you?

2 Thessalonians 2:9; Proverbs 4:19; 2 Corinthians 5:17 - a new creature

1. The first proof of salvation is forsaking. - Old things are passed away.

You have to turn from your sin. Moses forsook Egypt.

2. There is a turning to - followship. John 10:27; 1 Thessalonians 1:9

The Thessalonians turned from idols to God.

A drawing to the precahing John 3:19-21; Acts 8:4

3. Fruit Galatians 5:22-23; John 15:2, 15-16

4. Faith Hebrews 11:1; Ephesians 2:8; James 2:17-18

5. Fellowship

6. Friendship

1 Peter 5:8 - Satan is our adversary.

Ecclesiastes 8:8 - There is no discharge from this war.

1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 2:3 - Endure hardness.

2 Corinthians 10:2-3

Ephesians 6:17-18

In battle, the enemy won't lower the bar.

Don't lower the standard; bring the men up to the standard.

Psalm 78:9, 41 - Don't limit God by fleeing the battle.

2 Corinthians 6:14; Matthew 28:11

Only one yoke can be worn at a time. A yoke was not created for play. 2 Timothy 2:4; John 8:29

1. We must make a clean break with the world.

2. We must be men of might. Philippians 4:13; Ephesians 6:10

Our strength is in submission, not independence.

3. We must be skillful with our weapons.

A. God's Word

B. Prayer Matthew 18:18-19; 1 John 5:14

We must not be intimidated by the enemy.

Courage - bold as lion, not fearless

Esther

Job

Judges 8:20

swift: responding quickly, moving with velocity

Acts 2:42

We must be on solid ground to stand firm.

1. To prove is to put to the test

- Faith

- Obedience

Our responsibility is to please God.

2. To prove is to illustrate the correctness of something.

- A good testimony

People don't just need to hear God's Word; they need to see the evidence.

3. To prove is to put forth indisputable evidence.

John 3:36; Acts 4:12

Rejecting the facts doesn't change anything.

Genesis 6:3

Neglect is to brush something aside. Acts 24:25

A convenient time will never come. 

Some let others turn them aside. 

Hebrews 3:7-8

"Escape" denotes urgency.

One day it will be too late.

People did not believe Noah until it came to pass.

"Salvation" denotes urgency.

Someone saving your physical life is not the same as Jesus saving you for eternity.

2 Corinthians 6:2 - "NOW"

We have no promise of tomorrow! 

Proverbs 27:1; Isaiah 1:18

The composition of life - We start out with strength.

The coming of sorrow - Sorrow comes to all.

Some are soon cut off. James 4:13-14

2 Timothy 3:15; Proverbs 3:20

Everyone has peer pressure; we can choose from whom the pressure comes.

Sources of wisdom:

1. In print

2. In prayer

3. In being separated from the wrong crowd

Number our days.

Apply our hearts to wisdom.

Don't waste your years.

Eph. 5:15-16 - "redeeming the time"

Wallowing over past failures or reveling in past victories only wastes the present.

Luke 5:10 - "henceforth" - from this point forward

Romans 6:6 - unto - pointed toward

"as long as I live" - Job 27:6

2 Timothy 4:6-7

Paul was faithful to the fight.

Paul was faithful to the faith.

Paul was faithful to the finish.

Psalm 104:33 - Keep singing praises; don't become bitter.

Psalm 22:3

Judah means "praise." Judah always led into battle.

Acts 16:25 - Paul and Silas praised God.

Give your all in the last days; don't give up!

I. Accept

II. Adapt

III. Advance

Examples of those who gave not their life to the death:

*John Bunyan

*Patrick Henry

*Those who stood during Communism

*Those who stand to Islam

*James Calvert

We need "no road" missionaries.  Be willing to go regardless of the conditions.

A tree falls in the direction it is leaning.  Which direction are you headed?

Acts 1:8

- If sacrifice doesn't hurt, it isn't sacrifice!

How can we get to the point of loving not our life to the death?

1. By faith in the Word of God - Take up your cross and follow Christ. Die to self daily.

2. By fearing the warnings of the Word of God - Hebrews 11

Acts 1:8

Hannah had a barren womb. - She was broken. 1 Samuel 1:7; She wept bitterly.

Jeremiah 9:1

Many have lost their burden for sinners.

Our churches are barren but not broken.

Revelation 4:11

Sarah was barren, but millions would come from her.

2 Chronicles 16:9; 1 Peter 3:12

"Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God." - William Carey

I. Expect great things from God.

We are the limiting power.

What do you expect? What is your vision?

Jeremiah 33:3; 29:12; Deuteronomy 4:7; Isaiah 65:24; John 14:15

Pray believing!

Psalm 2:8 - Are you asking God for the heathen?

Make a list of your expectations. How big is your God?

II. Attempt great things for God. - "stretch out, enlarge..."

Romans 12:2

attempt: to essay, to try

1. Jesus was influenced by the grace of God as a twelve year old boy.

2. Jesus had a sincere interest in the things of God.

3. Jesus was passionate about His Heavenly Father's business.

4. Jesus was in submission to His earthly parents.

I. Jacob's beloved child

A. Joseph was a delight to his father.

B. Joseph was despised by his brothers.

C. Joseph was a dreamer.

II. Joseph's beloved coat

Things are not always as they appear to be.

A. A statement of despair

B. A statement of deceit

C. A statement of defeat

Jacob began operating according to His senses and not by the Spirit.

Jacob refused to be comforted.

Walking by sight leads to disillusionment, defeat, discouragement, despair, and death.

What dreams has God given you?

How much have you invested in your Joseph?

III. Jehovah's blessed care

A. The providence of God

B. The promise of God fulfilled Genesis 45:25

God loves lost sinners. God loves saved sinners more. God loves the Father more.

I. There are things the blessed man abstains from.

A. Ungodly counsel

B. Standing in the way of sinners Psalm 32:8

C. The seat of the scornful - those who act in defiance Matthew 12:31-32

II. There is something the blessed man adheres to - the law of the Lord. Joshua 1:8

III. There are some things the blessed man acquires.

A. The water - The Word of God

The biggest trees are by the river bank.

B. Green leaves - Faithfulness

C. Fruit

D. Prosperity

Philippians 3:14; Psalm 142:4; 2 Timothy 4:7

Your attitude determines your altitude.

Luke 14:16-24 - What weights are keeping you from serving?

Proverbs 23:7

1. We get a bad attitude about the track we are on. - Don't complain about where God has you.

2. We get a bad attitude toward the trainer.

3. We get a bad attitude toward the daily tasks.

4. We get a bad attitude toward the timing.

Don't jump the gun! Don't get ahead of God.

Taking your eyes off of Jesus ends in tragedy:

1. Lot

2. Samson

3. Achan

4. Demas

Peter fell when he took his eyes off of Jesus, but he looked back to Jesus.

I. Look to Jesus for salvation. Acts 4:10

II. Look to Jesus for security. John 10:27

III. Look to Jesus for submission to authority.

IV. Look to Jesus for strength. Philippians 4:13

V. Look to Jesus for your supply. Philippians 4:19

VI. Look to Jesus for the Second Coming. Acts 1:11

disciple: a learner, a follower

Three qualifications of New Testament disciples:

I. Identification with Jesus - Matthew 14:15: 8:11

A. Jesus was the teacher; the followers were the pupils.

B. The followers submitted to His authority.

C. They followed His steps.

II. Instructions by Jesus - John 1:1

A. Revolutionary concepts John 14:1-3

B. Radical conditions Matthew 8:18-20

Die to self; put Jesus first. Matthew 16:24; Luke 14:25

C. Revealing circumstances - irritated, incensed

III. Involvement for Jesus

Be in His plan. Do you answer when God calls?

A. It requires prayer. Matthew 9:37

B. It requires propegation of the gospel. We must get it out. Matthew 28:19

C. It requires portrayal of love. John 13:35

D. It requires producing fruit. John 15:5; 10:27; Luke 4:46

Joshua 1:8

Don't be a cafeteria Christian, choosing to do only what you want to do.

Psalm 1:1

I. Faith in God Deuteronomy 11:1; Hebrews 11:6

God is bigger than our problems; why don't we trust Him?

Deuteronomy 11:11

II. Family in service for God Joshua 24:15

The whole family needs to be involved.

III. Fellowship

IV. Financial responsibility to God and the local church

Be honest. Deuteronomy 12:5

Where you spend your money is where you are spending your life.

V. Forsake those opposed to God and His work. Deuteronomy 12:2

There are some places where you should not be.

Psalm 1:1 - Don't seek counsel from the ungodly.

1. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee.

2. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart.

3. Be not wise in thine own eyes; fear the Lord.

4. Honor the Lord with thy substance.

5. Despise not the chastening of the Lord.

6. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom.

7. Have confidence in God.

8. Don't withhold good.

9. Devise not evil against thy neighbor.

10. Envy not the oppressor.