Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About?

The St. John’s Pulpit St. John’s Baptist Church    300 Hawthorne Lane    Charlotte, NC 28204 704.333.5428      www.stjohnsbaptistchurch.org   Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About? Deuteronomy 6:1-15                              Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 11, 2023 A Pastoral Sermon Encouraging St. John’s to Nurture Our Children in Faith Dennis W. Foust, PhD, Senior Minister ____________________________________________________   Everyone is […]

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WHEN YOUR NAME IS CALLED

A Message at the Ordination of Haley Blackwell St. John’s Baptist Church of Charlotte, NC on Sunday, May 7, 2023 by Rev. Dennis W. Foust, PhD, Senior Minister   Haley, this high day in your life is also a high day in our life together as a church. We are ordaining you today because you […]

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What Do You Want?

Gospel of Mark 10:35-45                     Heritage Sunday and Fourth Sunday During Lent, March 12, 2023 Fourth in a Pastoral Series on The Way of Jesus: Attitudes and Actions Dennis W. Foust, PhD, Senior Minister ____________________________________________________   On Sundays during Lent, we are looking at the Attitudes & Actions taught to us by The Way of Jesus. […]

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How Can You Help Build a Better World?

Jeremiah 18:1-6 and The Gospel of Matthew 9:35-38; 20:29-34                                 Third Sunday During Lent, March 12, 2023 Third in a Pastoral Series on The Way of Jesus: Attitudes and Actions Dennis W. Foust, PhD, Senior Minister ____________________________________________________   God creates compassionate space in your heart so you can work with God to build a better world. […]

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How Does Humility Help You Succeed?

Gospel of Luke 18:9-14                         Second Sunday During Lent, March 5, 2023 First in a Pastoral Series on The Way of Jesus: Attitudes and Actions Dennis W. Foust, PhD, Senior Minister ____________________________________________________ “Humility is the surest sign of strength.”   Once upon a time a fellow who wanted to own a Porsche. Every day he checked […]

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Gospel of Matthew 22:15-22 Fifth Sunday After The Epiphany, February 5, 2023 Fifth in a Pastoral Series on Practicing Baptist Principles Dennis W. Foust, PhD, Senior Minister ________________________________________   Today, I offer you a sermon on a subject which, sadly, is seldom addressed in pulpits across this nation. This subject is always important and has […]

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Free to Follow the Spirit of God – TOGETHER

Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-16 Fourth Sunday After The Epiphany, January 29, 2023 Fourth in a Pastoral Series on Practicing Baptist Principles Dennis W. Foust, PhD, Senior Minister ________________________________________   At the outset of this sermon, let me begin with an embarrassing admission. Through the years, it has been my privilege to participate in some significant moments […]

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FREE TO FOLLOW THE SPIRIT OF GOD

Gospel of John 16:12-13 Third Sunday After The Epiphany, January 22, 2023 Third in a Pastoral Series on Practicing Baptist Principles Dennis W. Foust, PhD, Senior Minister ________________________________________     On Sunday, November 15, 1964, I made my commitment to follow Jesus Christ. I know this to be true because my mother recorded that date […]

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Response-Ability

Genesis 1:26-27 and Joshua 24:14-15 Second Sunday After The Epiphany, January 15, 2023 Second in a Pastoral Series on Practicing Baptist Principles Dennis W. Foust, PhD, Senior Minister ________________________________________ People are surprised by the broad diversity of Baptists. Here are a few names of some well-known persons who have been members of Baptist churches: Oprah […]

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FREEDOM IS NOT SELF-INDULGENCE

Galatians 5:1, 13-15 and John 8:31-32 First Sunday After The Epiphany, Baptism of Our Lord, January 8, 2023 First in a Pastoral Series on Practicing Baptist Principles Dennis W. Foust, PhD, Senior Minister ________________________________________   Beloved, one reason you are here today is to help Build a Better World. You want to make a difference […]

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