https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/4freedom/podcasts/214367/ The newest sermons from Beacon Baptist of Shelbyville on SermonAudio. Religion & Spirituality Beacon Baptist of Shelbyville http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://vps.sermonaudio.com/resize_image/sources/podcast/1440/1440/4freedom.1727736495.jpg https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/4freedom/podcasts/214367/ en Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:19:01 +0000 30 Dwayne Russell no Dwayne Russell Calvarypastord@gmail.com The newest sermons from Beacon Baptist of Shelbyville on SermonAudio. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/4freedom/sermons/31326248464610 The sermon centers on the vital truth that while God is always actively at work in the lives of believers, many fail to recognize His presence due to unconfessed sin and spiritual complacency. Drawing from the account of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5, it emphasizes that sin—especially when it involves deception before God—carries real consequences, not as a denial of grace, but as a disruption of intimacy and spiritual vitality. The preacher underscores that every believer struggles with the tension between flesh and spirit, and that unrepentant sin, even in small matters, leads to spiritual death and hinders the full experience of God's power and presence. Far from promoting legalism, the message calls for honest self-examination, accountability, and a renewed commitment to integrity, warning that hypocrisy and unconfessed sin undermine the gospel's witness and stunt spiritual growth. Ultimately, the sermon challenges listeners to live with authenticity before God, recognizing that true freedom and transformation come through surrender, not self-reliance, and that the Christian life demands continual repentance and faithfulness to God's truth. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/4freedom/sermons/31326248464610 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dwayne Russell 0:45:44 no Dwayne Russell - Time to Drive https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/4freedom/sermons/3626344457789 The sermon centers on the transformative power of prayer rooted in the biblical model of A-C-T-S—adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication—illustrated through the early church's response in Acts 4. It emphasizes that authentic prayer is not merely petition for personal needs but a holistic communion with God that includes worship, moral alignment with Scripture, faith-filled gratitude, and bold intercession. The passage highlights how the disciples, after facing opposition, gathered not as a mere crowd but as a divinely assembled body, united in purpose and filled with the Holy Spirit, resulting in bold proclamation of the Gospel. The preacher underscores that true faith demands courage to speak God's truth even when it provokes resistance, affirming that the Gospel's power lies in its ability to convict and convert, not in human approval. Ultimately, the message calls believers to embrace their role in God's assembly, live in continual spiritual alignment, and share the life-changing message of Christ with fearless faith. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/4freedom/sermons/3626344457789 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dwayne Russell 0:42:02 no Dwayne Russell - Time to Drive https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/4freedom/sermons/227261346496336 The sermon centers on the vital spiritual principle of being a receptive and active vessel for God's Spirit, illustrated through the metaphor of a saturated sponge that is both filled with divine power and poured out in service. Drawing from Acts 4, it emphasizes the boldness of Peter and John, whose unlearned yet Spirit-empowered witness led to miraculous healing and widespread evangelism, despite threats from religious authorities. The passage highlights the church's response to persecution: unified prayer, bold declaration of faith, and a profound outpouring of the Holy Spirit that shook the place and empowered believers to speak God's word with courage. The message calls believers to reject spiritual complacency, embrace the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, and live in continual surrender, where receiving from God leads to overflowing service and witness. Ultimately, it affirms that true spiritual vitality is marked by unity, boldness, and a life saturated with God's presence, culminating in personal salvation and communal transformation. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/4freedom/sermons/227261346496336 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dwayne Russell 0:42:47 no Dwayne Russell - Time to Drive https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/4freedom/sermons/22026356432682 The sermon centers on the eternal significance of spiritual salvation over temporary physical miracles, emphasizing that while healing is a manifestation of God's power, it is fleeting, whereas the transformation of a soul through faith in Jesus Christ is everlasting. Drawing from Acts 4, it highlights how Peter and John's healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate, performed not by their own power but by the dominion of God through Jesus, became a platform for a powerful gospel proclamation that led to the salvation of 5,000 people. The preacher challenges believers to examine whether their lives are yielding to the Holy Spirit's rule, so that their words and actions create a trail of faith for others to follow to Christ, rather than to human figures or achievements. Ultimately, the message calls for a life surrendered to God's authority, where the true miracle is not physical restoration but the resurrection of the soul, and the greatest purpose is to point others to Jesus, leaving behind footprints of faith that lead to eternal life. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/4freedom/sermons/22026356432682 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dwayne Russell 0:43:31 no Dwayne Russell - Time to Drive https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/4freedom/sermons/21426337216495 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/4freedom/sermons/21426337216495 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dwayne Russell 0:44:04 no Dwayne Russell - Time to Drive https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/4freedom/sermons/21426348342080 The sermon centers on the biblical principle that true spiritual dominion—God's power, authority, and presence—flows not through human effort or entitlement, but through humble surrender, repentance, and faith. Drawing from Acts 3, it emphasizes that Peter and John's miraculous healing of the lame man was not a result of their own power, but a manifestation of God's dominion operating through surrendered vessels. The preacher argues that sin, unrepented and unconfessed, creates a barrier to experiencing God's fullness, undermining the very conduit through which divine power is meant to flow. He calls believers to move beyond religious performance and superficial faith, urging a deep, daily repentance that restores intimacy with God and reopens the channel for His miraculous work. Ultimately, the message is a pastoral and convicting reminder that God's power is not claimed by demand, but received through a life surrendered to His will, where faith, holiness, and dependence on Christ are the foundation of divine manifestation. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/4freedom/sermons/21426348342080 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dwayne Russell 0:46:32 no Dwayne Russell - Time to Drive https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/4freedom/sermons/214264158187 The sermon centers on the enduring truth that God's ultimate concern is the condition of the human soul, surpassing all temporal needs, emotions, or physical circumstances. Drawing from Acts 3, it highlights how Peter and John's encounter with a lifelong lame man at the Beautiful Gate was not merely a miraculous healing but a divine demonstration of God's priority for spiritual transformation and eternal life. The miracle, performed in the name of Jesus, was not an end in itself but a means to reveal God's power, invite worship, and open doors for gospel proclamation, emphasizing that every divine intervention points to the soul's redemption. The preacher challenges listeners to examine their own spiritual state, urging a shift from emotional or physical focus to a deeper, faith-filled relationship with God, where true peace and eternal security are found. Through heartfelt prayer and a call to personal commitment, the message affirms that salvation and soul restoration are available through faith in Christ, and that God's power is sufficient for both physical and eternal needs. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/4freedom/sermons/214264158187 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dwayne Russell 0:46:20 no Dwayne Russell - Time to Drive https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/4freedom/sermons/2142642440754 The sermon centers on the vital distinction between fearing God in a worldly, dread-filled sense and cultivating a reverent, honor-filled awe that characterizes a true believer's relationship with the divine. Drawing from Psalm 25, it emphasizes that genuine fear of God—marked by respect, humility, and a desire to obey—is the foundation of wisdom and spiritual growth, not a relic of legalism. The preacher challenges both believers and non-believers to examine their hearts, urging Christians to live with conscious reverence, recognizing that God's refining work in this life prepares them for eternity. He underscores that God's ways are marked by mercy and truth, and that those who honor Him will be taught, guided, and ultimately blessed with peace and inheritance. The message concludes with a call to surrender, inviting listeners to embrace a life of worship, obedience, and dependence on God, knowing that this brief earthly journey is but a preparation for an eternal encounter with His glory. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/4freedom/sermons/2142642440754 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dwayne Russell 0:46:09 no Dwayne Russell - Time to Drive