in Lent
Salvation Realized
Salvation Realized A Sermon by Chris Hensley Based on Joshua 5:9-12 & Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Presented to Sardis Baptist Church March 30, 2025 I have got some friends who run a printing and embroidering company...
in Lent
Repentance Revisited
Repentance Revisited A Sermon by Chris Hensley Based on Isaiah 55:1-9 and Luke 13:1 – 9 Presented to Sardis Baptist Church March 23, 2025 I am a pastor’s kid, or a PK in some circles....
in Lent
Forms of Salvation
Forms of Salvation A Sermon by Chris Hensley Based on Psalm 27 & Luke 9:37 – 43 Presented to Sardis Baptist Church March 16, 2025 During this season of Lent we are taking up...
in Lent
Reflection and Worship
Reflection and Worship A Sermon by Chris Hensley Based on Luke 4:1 – 13 Presented to Sardis Baptist Church March 9, 2025 Lent is upon us, that season during which the Church collectively makes...
Transfiguration 2025
Transfiguration 2025 Luke 9:28-36 Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley March 2nd, 2025 I must say that we have some magnificent proclaimers who are a part of this congregation and I shudder to think that any part...
in Epiphany
God’s Favor Practicum
God’s Favor Practicum Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley January 26th, 2025 Luke 4:14-21 Throughout my theological education I have had the privilege to sit in several practicums. These were always my favorite classes. From highly specific...
in Baptism
Baptism of Jesus 2025
Baptism of Jesus 2025 Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley January 19th, 2025 Luke 3:15-17, 20-22 Baptism has been an important sacrament, ordinance, rite, or whatever word you would like to attach to it, since before Christianity...
in Epiphany
Epiphany 2025
Epiphany 2025 Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley January 12th, 2025 Matthew 2:1-12 Our text for today offers us the story of two very different kings. One wise, the other wicked. One a legitimate heir, the other...
in Christmas
Milestones of Jesus’ Life
Milestones of Jesus’ Life Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley January 5th, 2025 Luke 2:41-52 This morning brings the conclusion of the overall birth narrative for Luke’s account. As I mentioned previously, Luke moves more slowly than...
in Advent
Joy at the Coming of the Christ
Joy at the Coming of the Christ Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley December 15th, 2024 Luke 3:7-18 Last week we explored how the ministry of John the Baptist announced the coming of the Christ of God,...