North Johnson City Baptist Church

Rick Powell
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  1. MAR 1

    Several Keys to Christian Living

    The sermon presents the call to Christian living rooted in 1 Peter 3:8–17, emphasizing that believers are pilgrims called to distinctiveness in a hostile world. It unfolds in three key movements: first, within the church, Christians are to embody unity, compassion, love, humility, and courtesy—not uniformity, but a Spirit-led oneness that reflects Christ's family; second, in the world, they are to live as faithful citizens, employees, and family members, demonstrating integrity and goodness that exposes cultural lies about Christian character; third, in persecution, they are to endure suffering for righteousness with joy, knowing it confirms their identity in Christ and invites divine blessing. The passage underscores that such conduct is not optional but a response to God's grace, grounded in the reality that Christ died for enemies, and that suffering for good is more honorable than suffering for evil. Ultimately, the Christian life is a living testimony of trust in God's providence, marked by a good conscience, readiness to give a gentle defense of hope, and the conviction that God works all things for good in His sovereign time.

    46 min

  2. FEB 22

    Marriage as a Gospel Testimony

    The sermon centers on Peter's instruction to Christian wives, married to unbelieving husbands, emphasizing that their primary identity is as citizens of God's kingdom, not of this world. It calls for a life of holy obedience, marked by inward beauty—gentle and quiet spirits—rather than outward adornment, as a means of honoring God and potentially drawing unbelieving spouses to faith through consistent, Christ-like conduct. The passage reframes submission not as weakness but as a gospel witness, rooted in the example of Sarah and grounded in the principle that godly living, even in suffering, can be a powerful testimony. Husbands are equally challenged to honor their wives as equal heirs in grace, treating them with understanding and respect, recognizing their physical vulnerability while affirming their spiritual equality. Ultimately, the sermon underscores that faithful, Christ-centered living—both in marriage and in broader societal roles—creates a credible witness, with the promise that such lives are not in vain, as God may use them to draw others to Himself, even amid opposition.

    46 min

  3. FEB 8

    Christ's Example to Suffering Christians

    Our focus is on the identity of Christians as pilgrims and sojourners in a world not their own, calling them to live faithfully in a culture that often opposes their values, especially in areas like abortion, marriage, and gender, while remaining committed to Christ's example of suffering. Drawing from 1 Peter 2:18–25, it emphasizes that believers, even in oppressive systems like slavery, are to submit to authority not out of complicity, but as a testimony to God's sovereignty and holiness, enduring unjust suffering with grace and integrity. The passage highlights Christ's suffering as the ultimate model—He remained sinless, did not retaliate, and entrusted Himself to the righteous Judge, thereby demonstrating that true victory comes not through resistance but through faithful endurance. The sermon underscores that suffering for righteousness is not a sign of failure but a participation in Christ's redemptive work, and that God's power is often revealed in what the world sees as weakness, as seen in the growth of the church through persecution. Ultimately, believers are called to live with eternal perspective, knowing their true citizenship is in heaven, and that their faithful witness—even in the most difficult circumstances—will one day be vindicated by God.

    52 min

  4. JAN 18

    The Pilgrim and the State

    Peter calls on Christians to live as holy sojourners and pilgrims in a foreign kingdom, emphasizing that believers are to be distinct from worldly immorality not merely for personal benefit, but because their King is holy and they are His ambassadors. 1 Peter 2:13–17 argues that submission to civil authorities—despite their imperfections—is a moral and theological duty, grounded in God's design for order and justice, as government is ordained to punish evil and commend good. This submission is not blind obedience, but a disciplined freedom exercised in service to Christ, where liberty is never a cover for vice, and resistance is required only when civil commands directly contradict divine law. The passage calls for a life marked by honor toward all people, deep love for fellow believers, reverent fear of God, and respectful acknowledgment of earthly rulers, all as a credible testimony to the unshakable kingdom of heaven. Ultimately, the Christian's life is to be a living defense of the gospel, where conduct aligns with proclamation, and even in uncertainty, believers are to wrestle faithfully with conscience, Scripture, and community, reflecting the hope that transcends the world's instability.

    42 min

  5. JAN 11

    Living as Pilgrims

    Peter calls on his hearers to embrace being pilgrims and ambassadors in a world not their own. Drawing from 1 Peter 2:11–12, this message emphasizes that suffering and opposition are not signs of failure but evidence of faithful citizenship in Christ's unshakable kingdom, where hardship serves the purpose of sanctification and divine glory. The central message reframes trials as opportunities for holiness, witness, and mission, urging believers to live with moral integrity and distinctiveness so that their good works may point others to God's grace. The passage calls for a life of intentional separation from worldly lusts, grounded in the Spirit's work, and a posture of honorable conduct among non-believers, not to earn justification (which is by grace alone) but to create space for the gospel to be received. Ultimately, the sermon affirms that the Christian life is a sacred vocation—marked by exile, holiness, and mission—where the believer's very existence becomes a testimony to the transforming power of Christ, culminating in the day when Gentiles, by observing godly lives, will glorify God in His visitation.

    43 min

  6. JAN 4

    The Precious, Rejected, Living Cornerstone

    We focus on Peter's call for persecuted believers to embrace their identity as 'living stones' built upon Christ, the rejected yet divinely chosen cornerstone, reframing suffering and rejection as evidence of divine favor and participation in God's redemptive history. Drawing from Old Testament prophecies in Psalm 118 and Isaiah, we see that Christ's rejection by humanity was foreordained by God and that the Messiah serves as the cornerstone of a spiritual temple—God's church—composed of a chosen, royal priesthood called out of darkness into His marvelous light. The passage underscores that salvation is not by ethnic lineage or law, but by faith in Christ, fulfilling God's eternal purpose to gather both Jews and Gentiles into one people, as foreshadowed in Hosea and realized through the gospel. Believers are thus called to rejoice in their suffering, not as defeat, but as sanctification by God's grace, and to live as a holy nation, offering spiritual sacrifices through Christ, who alone is the way to reconciliation with a holy God.

    44 min

  7. 12/28/2025

    God's Wise Design: Deacons (Ordination Sermon)

    The sermon presents the office of Deacon as a divinely established office rooted in Scripture, first seen in Acts 6 where the deacons are appointed to manage the charitable needs of the congregation. In this way, Deacons are called to serve alongside Elders in a cooperative ministry, with both offices essential for the church's health and unity. We also see that the qualifications for the office are drawn from Scripture, particularly Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3, underscoring that these men must be spiritually mature and morally upright. The sermon highlights that faithful service as a deacon brings not only a good reputation among believers but also a deepened boldness in faith, as the Holy Spirit empowers them with boldness in the faith. Ultimately, the church is blessed when elders and deacons work in harmony, reflecting God's design for a unified, gospel-centered community that glorifies Christ through mutual accountability, service, and shared mission.

    29 min

  8. 12/21/2025

    Jeremiah and the Promised Covenant (Advent in the Covenants 3/3)

    The sermon unfolds the redemptive arc of Scripture by highlighting three pivotal moments in Old Testament history—Abraham, David, and exile—as divine milestones leading to Christ's advent. It emphasizes that while Abraham's covenant initiated God's promise of a nation and blessing, and David's reign symbolized the pinnacle of earthly kingship, both were ultimately insufficient, pointing to a greater fulfillment yet to come. The exile, though a time of profound despair and divine judgment due to national unfaithfulness, becomes the necessary context for God's promise of a new covenant—unlike the broken Sinai covenant—where His law is written on hearts, sins are forgiven, and all will know Him personally. This new covenant, fulfilled in Christ, is not a renewal but a qualitative transformation, establishing an eternal, unbreakable relationship grounded in grace rather than law, making Advent not merely a nostalgic celebration but a joyful recognition of God's sovereign victory over sin, death, and human failure through the incarnate Son.

    41 min
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