MATTHEW
Matthew 2:1–12
Pastor William Hixson — December 23, 2007
Related Hymns: We Three Kings; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Joy to the World
Notes About Verses or Subject: Magi honor newborn King; prophecy fulfilled, Gentile worship contrasts Herod’s fear; costly obedience and divine guidance lead to praise and protection.
ACTS
Acts 8:1–8
Pastor William Hixson — December 30, 2007
Related Hymns: Amazing Grace; Crown Him With Many Crowns; When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Notes About Verses or Subject: Persecution scatters believers; Philip proclaims Christ in Samaria, Spirit empowers evangelism, showing hardship’s role in gospel expansion and kingdom growth.
Acts 7:60
Pastor William Hixson — December 16, 2007
Related Hymns: Nearer My God To Thee; Rock of Ages; Amazing Grace
Notes About Verses or Subject: Stephen’s martyrdom culminates in prayerful forgiveness; steadfast witness under persecution models Christlike mercy and trust in God’s purposes.
Acts 7:54–60
Pastor William Hixson — December 2, 2007
Related Hymns: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; Amazing Grace; Be Thou My Vision
Notes About Verses or Subject: Stephen’s speech provokes rage and stoning; prophetic indictment exposes hardness of heart while exemplifying forgiveness amid violent rejection.
Acts 7:54–60
Pastor William Hixson — November 25, 2007
Related Hymns: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; Amazing Grace; Be Thou My Vision
Notes About Verses or Subject: Repeated exposition of Stephen’s death emphasizes endurance, prayerful witness, and the church’s call to mercy in suffering and persecution.
Acts 7:51–60
Pastor William Hixson — November 18, 2007
Related Hymns: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God; Holy Holy Holy; Amazing Grace
Notes About Verses or Subject: Stephen indicts leaders for resisting God’s messengers; vision of Son of Man contrasts rejection with heavenly vindication and summons repentance.
Acts 7:40–50
Pastor William Hixson — November 11, 2007
Related Hymns: Crown Him With Many Crowns; All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name; Be Thou My Vision
Notes About Verses or Subject: Stephen recounts Israel’s failures and God’s faithfulness; highlights covenant continuity and divine patience amid human rebellion.
Acts 7:17–39
Pastor William Hixson — November 4, 2007
Related Hymns: Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah; Be Thou My Vision; Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Notes About Verses or Subject: Historical retelling from patriarchs to Moses underscores God’s deliverance, providence, and covenantal faithfulness shaping redemptive history.
Acts 7:9–18
Pastor William Hixson — October 28, 2007
Related Hymns: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; Amazing Grace; Be Thou My Vision
Notes About Verses or Subject: Joseph’s suffering and rise in Egypt illustrate God’s sovereign plan turning betrayal into preservation and eventual deliverance for the people.
Acts 7:1–8
Pastor William Hixson — October 21, 2007
Related Hymns: Be Thou My Vision; Amazing Grace; Trust and Obey
Notes About Verses or Subject: Stephen opens with Abraham’s call and promise; themes of divine calling, promise-keeping, and patriarchal faith shape his defense.
Acts 6:8–15
Pastor William Hixson — October 14, 2007
Related Hymns: Amazing Grace; Crown Him With Many Crowns; When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Notes About Verses or Subject: Stephen’s signs provoke false accusations; conflict between Spirit-empowered ministry and religious opposition begins, setting stage for trial.
Acts 6:7
Pastor William Hixson — October 7, 2007
Related Hymns: Be Thou My Vision; Blest Be the Tie That Binds; Trust and Obey
Notes About Verses or Subject: Church growth and spread of the word demonstrate Spirit’s blessing and fruit of faithful ministry across Jerusalem and beyond.
Acts 6 Overview
Pastor William Hixson — September 30, 2007
Related Hymns: Be Thou My Vision; Blest Be the Tie That Binds; Trust and Obey
Notes About Verses or Subject: Overview of Acts 6: appointment of seven, distribution ministry, and organizational wisdom; themes — service, unity, and Spirit-empowered ministry.
Acts 5:41–42
Pastor William Hixson — September 23, 2007
Related Hymns: Amazing Grace; When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; Crown Him With Many Crowns
Notes About Verses or Subject: Apostles rejoice after suffering and persist in teaching; joy amid persecution and bold witness mark the church’s unstoppable advance.
Acts 5:12–41
Pastor William Hixson — September 16, 2007
Related Hymns: Be Thou My Vision; Amazing Grace; Trust and Obey
Notes About Verses or Subject: Signs, apostles’ arrest and release, and Gamaliel’s counsel highlight divine vindication, courageous witness, and prudent pastoral wisdom.
Acts 5:1–11
Pastor William Hixson — September 9, 2007
Related Hymns: Holy Holy Holy; When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; Amazing Grace
Notes About Verses or Subject: Ananias and Sapphira expose hypocrisy’s danger; community integrity and fear of the Lord underscore seriousness of corporate faith.
Acts 4:32–37
Pastor William Hixson — September 2, 2007
Related Hymns: Blest Be the Tie That Binds; Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah; Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Notes About Verses or Subject: Early church unity and sacrificial generosity model communal life; shared resources testify to gospel’s transformative power.
Acts 4:23–31
Pastor William Hixson — August 19, 2007
Related Hymns: Come Holy Spirit; Breathe on Me, Breath of God; Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart
Notes About Verses or Subject: Believers pray for boldness and receive Spirit’s filling; corporate prayer fuels courageous witness amid opposition.
Acts 4:13–22
Pastor William Hixson — August 12, 2007
Related Hymns: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God; When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; Amazing Grace
Notes About Verses or Subject: Peter and John’s bold testimony before the council demonstrates Spirit-given courage and the power of witness over intimidation.
Acts 4:1–37
Pastor William Hixson — August 5, 2007
Related Hymns: Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah; Be Thou My Vision; Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Notes About Verses or Subject: Healing of the lame man and communal response reveal authority of risen Christ, sacrificial devotion, and public testimony.
Acts 4:1–37
Pastor William Hixson — July 29, 2007
Related Hymns: Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah; Be Thou My Vision; Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Notes About Verses or Subject: Repeat treatment of Acts 4 emphasizes early church’s witness, opposition faced, and the call to faithful communal life.
Acts 3:17–26
Pastor William Hixson — July 22, 2007
Related Hymns: Crown Him With Many Crowns; Amazing Grace; Be Thou My Vision
Notes About Verses or Subject: Peter’s sermon at Solomon’s portico calls for repentance and points to Christ as fulfillment of God’s promises and restoration.
Acts 3:1–16
Pastor William Hixson — July 15, 2007
Related Hymns: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; Amazing Grace; Be Thou My Vision
Notes About Verses or Subject: Healing at the temple gate showcases Jesus’ power in Peter’s name and opens opportunity for gospel proclamation to astonished crowds.
Acts 3:11–26
Pastor William Hixson — July 8, 2007
Related Hymns: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; Amazing Grace; Be Thou My Vision
Notes About Verses or Subject: Peter explains the miracle and urges repentance, linking signs to prophetic fulfillment and kingdom arrival in Christ.
Acts 3:1–10
Pastor William Hixson — July 1, 2007
Related Hymns: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; Amazing Grace; Be Thou My Vision
Notes About Verses or Subject: Lame man healed; compassion and power in Jesus’ name create evangelistic opportunity and public testimony to God’s mercy.
Acts 2:46–47
Pastor William Hixson — June 24, 2007
Related Hymns: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Crown Him With Many Crowns; He Lives
Notes About Verses or Subject: Early church’s daily life of worship and praise draws favor and growth; communal devotion fuels witness and multiplication.
Acts 2:44–45
Pastor William Hixson — June 10, 2007
Related Hymns: Blest Be the Tie That Binds; Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah; Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Notes About Verses or Subject: Shared possessions and sacrificial giving demonstrate gospel’s practical outworking and radical communal generosity among believers.
Acts 2:43
Pastor William Hixson — June 3, 2007
Related Hymns: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; Amazing Grace; Be Thou My Vision
Notes About Verses or Subject: Awe and signs among the people confirm Spirit’s work; reverent wonder accompanies the early church’s witness and growth.
Acts 2:42
Pastor William Hixson — May 13, 2007
Related Hymns: Be Thou My Vision; Amazing Grace; Trust and Obey
Notes About Verses or Subject: Devotion to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer marks healthy Christian community and sustains mission and growth.
Acts 2:42
Pastor William Hixson — May 6, 2007
Related Hymns: Be Thou My Vision; Amazing Grace; Trust and Obey
Notes About Verses or Subject: Continued emphasis on foundational practices of the church underscores discipleship rhythms that produce enduring spiritual fruit.
Acts 2:42
Pastor William Hixson — April 29, 2007
Related Hymns: Be Thou My Vision; Amazing Grace; Trust and Obey
Notes About Verses or Subject: Repeated teaching on apostles’ practices highlights their centrality for communal formation and faithful witness.
Acts 2:41–42
Pastor William Hixson — April 22, 2007
Related Hymns: Be Thou My Vision; Amazing Grace; Trust and Obey
Notes About Verses or Subject: New converts immediately join the life of the church through repentance, baptism, and devotion to teaching and fellowship.
Acts 2:40
Pastor William Hixson — April 15, 2007
Related Hymns: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; Amazing Grace; Be Thou My Vision
Notes About Verses or Subject: Peter’s urgent call to repentance underscores gospel urgency and the offer of salvation to all who respond.
Acts 2:22–40
Pastor William Hixson — April 8, 2007
Related Hymns: Crown Him With Many Crowns; When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; Amazing Grace
Notes About Verses or Subject: Pentecost sermon proclaims Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and exaltation; calls listeners to repent and receive Spirit’s gift.
Acts 2:14–21
Pastor William Hixson — March 25, 2007
Related Hymns: Crown Him With Many Crowns; Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; He Lives
Notes About Verses or Subject: Spirit outpouring fulfills Joel’s prophecy; last-days promise inaugurates church’s mission and universal proclamation.
Acts 2:22–36
Pastor William Hixson — March 18, 2007
Related Hymns: I Know That My Redeemer Lives; Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Amazing Grace
Notes About Verses or Subject: Peter proclaims Jesus as Lord and Christ; resurrection vindicates Jesus and demands faith and repentance.
Acts 2:1–21
Pastor William Hixson — February 25, 2007
Related Hymns: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Crown Him With Many Crowns; He Lives
Notes About Verses or Subject: Pentecost narrative: Spirit arrival, tongues, and proclamation inaugurate empowered witness and reversal of Babel’s confusion.
Acts 1:15–26
Pastor William Hixson — February 18, 2007
Related Hymns: Be Thou My Vision; Blest Be the Tie That Binds; Trust and Obey
Notes About Verses or Subject: Matthias chosen to replace Judas after prayerful discernment; underscores continuity, leadership integrity, and apostolic witness.
Acts 1:15–20
Pastor William Hixson — February 4, 2007
Related Hymns: Be Thou My Vision; Blest Be the Tie That Binds; Trust and Obey
Notes About Verses or Subject: Early steps toward restoring apostolic band highlight repentance, restoration, and fidelity to scriptural precedent in leadership.
Acts 1:12–14
Pastor William Hixson — January 14, 2007
Related Hymns: Be Thou My Vision; Blest Be the Tie That Binds; Trust and Obey
Notes About Verses or Subject: Disciples return to Jerusalem and devote themselves to prayerful unity while awaiting promised Spirit and mission.
Acts 1:10–11
Pastor William Hixson — January 7, 2007
Related Hymns: Crown Him With Many Crowns; Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; He Lives
Notes About Verses or Subject: Angels affirm Christ’s return at ascension; hope and mission flow from assurance of Jesus’ coming reign.
Acts 1:9
Pastor William Hixson — December 31, 2006
Related Hymns: Crown Him With Many Crowns; Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; He Lives
Notes About Verses or Subject: Ascension scene underscores Jesus’ exaltation and the church’s commissioning to witness under his authority.
Acts 1:8
Pastor William Hixson — December 24, 2006
Related Hymns: Come Holy Spirit; Breathe on Me, Breath of God; Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart
Notes About Verses or Subject: Promise of Spirit empowers witness across Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth; mission energized by power.
Acts 1:7
Pastor William Hixson — December 17, 2006
Related Hymns: Be Thou My Vision; Trust and Obey; Amazing Grace
Notes About Verses or Subject: Jesus teaches about the Father’s timing; disciples called to faithful obedience while awaiting God’s appointed moments.
Acts 1:6
Pastor William Hixson — December 10, 2006
Related Hymns: Be Thou My Vision; Trust and Obey; Amazing Grace
Notes About Verses or Subject: Disciples’ question about restoration redirected to Spirit-empowered mission; emphasis on witness rather than political restoration.
2 CORINTHIANS
2 Corinthians 5:20–21
Pastor William Hixson — February 11, 2007
Related Hymns: Amazing Grace; I Know That My Redeemer Lives; Crown Him With Many Crowns
Notes About Verses or Subject: Ambassadors for Christ and the great exchange: Christ became sin for us so we might become righteous; reconciliation and representation.
TOPICAL BIBLE SERMONS
Topic: Death II
Steve Benson — January 28, 2007
Related Hymns: Abide With Me; Nearer My God To Thee; I Know That My Redeemer Lives
Notes About Verses or Subject: Pastoral reflections on death and grief emphasize hope in resurrection, comfort for mourners, and practical pastoral care in loss.
Topic: Death I
Steve Benson — January 21, 2007
Related Hymns: Abide With Me; Amazing Grace; When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Notes About Verses or Subject: Foundational teaching on mortality and afterlife frames death through Scripture, offering hope, clarity, and pastoral guidance for believers.
JOHN
John 4:46–54
Steve Benson — June 17, 2007
Related Hymns: I Know Whom I Have Believed; Trust and Obey; Amazing Grace
Notes About Verses or Subject: Jesus heals royal official’s son from a distance; faith in Christ’s word leads to household belief, demonstrating authority, compassion, and ongoing witness.