A growing church located in Southwest Virginia. Expository preaching with Dr. Shea Shrader
Harman Memorial Baptist Church
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A growing church located in Southwest Virginia. Expository preaching with Dr. Shea Shrader
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March 22, 2026
Parables of Mark: Part 2
<p>Description:</p><p>What does it mean to truly live out your faith?</p><p>In this powerful sermon from Mark 4:21–25, we explore Jesus’ teaching on the parable of the lamp and the measure—and why faith was never meant to be hidden.</p><p>Just like a lamp is meant to shine, your faith is meant to be seen. But many believers struggle with staying silent, blending in, or simply not growing spiritually.</p><p>In this message, you’ll discover:</p><p>Why hiding your faith contradicts your calling</p><p>How to let your light shine in a dark world</p><p>The connection between hearing God’s Word and spiritual growth</p><p>The principle of “the measure” and how it affects your life</p><p>Why obedience unlocks deeper understanding of Scripture</p><p>This sermon will challenge you to ask:</p><p>Am I hiding my faith?</p><p>Am I truly hearing God’s Word?</p><p>If you’re ready to grow deeper, live bolder, and shine brighter for Christ, this message is for you.</p><p>Keywords / SEO Tags:</p><p> Mark 4 sermon, parable of the lamp, parable of the mustard seed, parable of seed, let your light shine, Christian growth, hearing God’s Word, Bible teaching Mark 4, faith in action, Jesus teaching parables, sermon on spiritual growth, how to grow in faith, obedience to God, gospel message, Bible sermon 2026</p>
March 18, 2026
Hope: The Living Hope
<p>What is real hope?</p><p>Not the kind that says, “maybe things will get better”…</p><p> but the kind that anchors your soul when everything around you is falling apart.</p><p>In this powerful message from 1 Peter 1:3–12, we explore the living hope found in Jesus Christ—a hope that is not based on circumstances, but on the resurrection.</p><p>This sermon walks through:</p><p>Why the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of our hope</p><p>How the new birth gives us a hope the world cannot understand</p><p>The promise of an eternal inheritance that will never fade</p><p>The security believers have through the power of God</p><p>How trials refine our faith and deepen our hope</p><p>You’ll be challenged to shift your focus from temporary hopes—like health, success, and circumstances—to a living, unshakable hope rooted in Christ.</p><p>Because of Jesus:</p><p> ✔ Your past can be forgiven</p><p> ✔ Your present can be sustained</p><p> ✔ Your future is secure</p><p>This is more than encouragement…</p><p> This is hope that lives, breathes, and lasts forever.</p><p>📖 Key Scripture:</p><p> 1 Peter 1:3–12 (ESV)</p><p>Key Takeaway:</p><p> Christian hope is not wishful thinking—it is a certainty built on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Invitation:</p><p> If you’ve never experienced this living hope, today is the day.</p><p> Come to Christ—the One who conquered death and still saves today.</p><p>Keywords (SEO):</p><p> living hope sermon, 1 Peter 1 sermon, resurrection of Jesus explained, Christian hope meaning, hope in suffering Bible, eternal inheritance heaven, born again teaching, security of salvation, Bible teaching on hope, Jesus resurrection proof, gospel message sermon, hope in Christ alone</p>
March 15, 2026
Listening Matters, The Parable of the Sower
<p>In this sermon from Mark 4:1–20, we explore one of Jesus’ most important parables: The Parable of the Sower. In this teaching, Jesus reveals that the difference between spiritual growth and spiritual failure is not the seed or the sower, but the condition of the heart that receives the Word of God.</p><p>Every time the Word of God is preached, the same seed is scattered. But the results are very different depending on the soil of the heart.</p><p>Jesus warns us:</p><p> “He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” (Mark 4:9 ESV)</p><p>In this sermon we examine:</p><p>• The responsibility of the preacher and the listener</p><p> • Why Jesus taught in parables</p><p> • How the Word of God works like seed</p><p> • The four types of spiritual soil Jesus described</p><p> • How Satan, shallow faith, and worldly distractions can choke out spiritual growth</p><p> • What it means to become good soil that produces fruit</p><p>This message challenges us to ask an honest question:</p><p>What kind of soil is my heart?</p><p>Whether you are new to the Bible, growing in your faith, or searching for truth, this sermon will help you understand how God’s Word transforms lives.</p><p>Scripture in this Sermon</p><p>Mark 4:1–20</p><p> Hebrews 4:12</p><p> 1 Peter 1:23</p><p> Romans 10:17</p><p> John 20:21</p><p> Psalm 126:6</p><p> Hebrews 3:15</p><p> James 1:8</p><p>Key Truth from the Message</p><p>The preacher prepares the seed.</p><p> But the listener prepares the soil.</p><p>The harvest of your life will always depend on how you hear the Word of God.</p><p>Subscribe for More Biblical Teaching</p><p>If you enjoy expository preaching, Bible teaching, and practical Christian living, subscribe and share this message with someone who needs encouragement.</p>
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