These are the messages and conversations from Red Cross Baptist Church in Oakboro, North Carolina.
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Summary: The breastplate of righteousness guards us by grounding us in our identity in Christ. 1. What is the Breastplate of Righteousness? Righteousness of Justification Righteousness of Sanctification 2. Why do we need the Breastplate of Righteousness? To guard us from the Enemy’s accusations To give us confidence in Jesus To govern our own intentions To guard our heart’s deceptions 3. How do we put on the Breastplate of Righteousness? By Faith By Prayer By the Word By our Walk 4. How do we keep on the Breastplate of Righteousness? Preach the gospel to yourself, DAILY Keep your eyes on Jesus
Without the truth of Christ, we can't guard our minds from attack The Battle Begins in the Mind We Need a Renewal of our Mind We Need Christ to Flood our Mind We Need to be Ready to Fight with our Mind
Summary: Because the Christian life is war, we daily need the gospel. Be strengthened by Christ’s strength (v. 10) Equip yourself with God’s armor (v. 11-12) Hold fast to the gospel (v. 13)
Summary: Because Christ is our Master, we work for his glory and gospel hope. We obey to glorify Christ (5-6) We obey reverently We obey wholeheartedly We serve as if we are serving Christ (7) We work with future hope in Christ (8) We treat others as we would Christ (9)
Summary: Godly fathers produce godly homes. 1. Consider your calling. 2. Consider your leading. a. Lead with Love b. Lead with Joy c. Lead with Peace d. Lead with Patience e. Lead with Kindness f. Lead with Goodness g. Lead with Faithfulness h. Lead with Gentleness I. Lead with Self-Control
Summary: The godly husband lives, leads, and loves like Jesus. He lives sacrificially (v. 25) He leads spiritually (v. 26-27) He loves selflessly (v. 28-33)
May 24, 2026 Summary: A godly wife loves Christ by submitting to her husband’s leadership. 1. Husbands and wives are of equal value2. Wives are designed as strong companions3. The godly wife faithfully submits out of her love for Jesus (v.22)4. The godly wife willfully submits to her husband’s loving leadership (v.23)5. The godly wife […]
May 17, 2026 Summary: Walk wisely for God’s glory.1. Consider your walk (v.15)2. Consider your time (v.16)3. Consider your purpose (v.17)4. Consider your pursuits (v.18)5. Consider your worship (v.19)6. Consider your thanksgiving (v. 20)7. Consider your service (v.21)
May 10, 2026 Summary: The Church is to tell the next generation how to live for Jesus.1. We have a responsibility to TEACH the TRUTH of God. (v.4-6)2. We have a responsibility to POINT to the HOPE of God. (v.7a)3. We have a responsibility to DEMONSTRATE OBEDIENCE to God. (v.7b-8)
May 3, 2026 Summary: In a dark world, walk brightly in the light of Christ.
April 26, 2026 Summary: Kill your sin and treasure Christ. Kill your idolatry and walk in holiness (v.3)Kill your corrupt speech and walk in gratitude (v.4)Kill your deception and walk in Truth (v.5-6)
April 19, 2026 Summary: True Christians mirror the love of Christ to one another.1. We love one another how Jesus loves us2. We love one another because Jesus loves us
April 12, 2026 Summary: In Christ, our words are tools for the Kingdom of God 1. Build up the people of God (v.29)2. Glorify the Spirit of God (v.30)
April 5, 2026 Summary: Because He lives, we can have hope!1. A hope that is anchored in the past2. A hope that fills us in the present3. A hope that holds us for the future
April 3, 2026 Summary: God delights in Christ’s death for our hope and His glory.1. God delights in His Son’s obedience (53:1-3, 7-9)2. God delights in showing mercy (53:4-6)3. God delights in His people’s salvation (53:10-12)4. God delights in His Son’s exaltation (52:13-15)5. God delights in His Name glorified
March 29, 2026 Summary: In Christ, a believer no longer takes what isn’t theirs, but works hard to share. 1. We work out of victory 2. We work diligently for Jesus 3. We work so that we can be generous 4. We work to give God glory
March 22, 2026 Love Is The Root Obedience Is The Fruit Jesus’ Commands Are Not Burdensome Obedience Is Not Optional
March 15, 2026Summary: A united Church is honest towards each other and angry at the right things.1. A united Church fosters a community of honesty (v.25)2. A united Church fosters a holy anger (v.26-27)
March 8, 2026Summary: Those who have learned Jesus look like Jesus.1. They have learned the Truth (20-21)2. They have died to themselves (22)3. They have been changed by the Spirit (23)4. They now walk like Jesus (24)
March 1, 2026This is Toby’s farewell sermon at our Church.
February 22, 2026Summary: The Christian’s walk is marked by a changed life.1. We no longer walk in the darkness of this world, but in the light of Christ. (17-18a)2. We no longer walk apart from God, but by drawing near to God. (18b)3. We no longer walk with a heart of sin, but a heart […]
February 15, 2026Summary: A healthy Church grows in Truth. 1. A healthy Church has a Biblically-Structured Conviction. (13-14)2. A healthy Church has a Christ-Confessing Compassion (15)3. A healthy Church has an Every-Member Commitment (16)a. Dependent on Christb. Dependent on Each Other
