Saul, From Darkness to Light
This message looks at events immediately following Saul's conversion until the recovery of his sight. Scripture from Acts 9:9-19 KJV. Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN on Wednesday evening, March 27, 2024.
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Reasons Jesus Wept
This Palm Sunday message from Luke 19:41-44 KJV, examines when Jesus looked over Jerusalem and wept. A look at three reasons he was weeping and why we too should be weeping today for the same reasons.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church on Sunday, March 24, 2024.
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Naaman the Leper
This sermon looks at the story of Naaman the Leper who went to Elisha to be healed. We look at what he thought should have happened and how he nearly walked away from the only hope he had left. How he finally was obedient and because of that was healed of his disease. A comparison of the life of a sinner trusting Jesus as Savior is given. Scripture from 2 Kings 5:1-15 KJV. Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN on Sunday morning, March 17, 2024.
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Salvation of the Ethiopian Eunuch
Our text is from Acts 8:26-40 KJV. This sermon looks at the salvation of the Ethiopian Eunuch. A look into whether baptism is a requirement for salvation. A mention of modern English perversions of the Bible such as, NLT, NIV, ESV, CSB, NASB, NET, all which leave out Acts 8:37 which describes that believing in Christ is necessary for salvation.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN on Wednesday evening, March 13, 2024.
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Wisdom from Above
Pastor Byron's message is titled, "Wisdom from Above." Our text is from James 3:13-18 KJV. This sermon looks at the emphasis the Bible places on gaining true wisdom from above as opposed to false wisdom from below. A further look into false teachers.
Preached on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Northside Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN.
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Has Your Porch Light Gone Out?
Pastor Byron's message is from 2 Chronicles 29:1-11 KJV and is titled, "Has Your Porch Light Gone Out?" This sermon examines the emphasis God places on assembling together as believers and fulfilling our Christian directives of being salt and light. A warning not to allow our "porch light" to go out or to close our "porches."
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False Prophets
Pastor Byron's message is titled, "False Prophets," our text is from Matthew 7:15-20. This sermon looks at what the Bible says about false prophets. Including:
1. What is a false prophet?
2. How can we discern a false prophet?
3. The dangers of false prophets.
4. What to do about false prophets.
Preached at Northside Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN on Sunday morning, February 25, 2024.
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Saul the Persecutor
This message is from Acts 8:1-4 and examines the first mention of Saul of Tarsus. A look at his hatred for Christianity and zeal to persecute the Church.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church on Wednesday evening, February 21, 2024.
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Demon Possession
Our text is from Mark 5:1-20 KJV. A look at Jesus healing the man from Gadara with an unclean spirit. A look into whether or not a Christian can be demon possessed.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church on Sunday morning, February 11, 2024.
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So Much to Thank Him For
Pastor Byron and wife, Mary Chesney, singing, "So Much to Thank Him For," during our morning service on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
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The Martyrdom of Stephen
Scripture from Acts 7:44-60, looks at the end of Stephen's defense against blasphemy, and the taking of his life by the animalistic Jewish council. A look at possible reasons Stephen saw Jesus standing as he was dying, instead of sitting.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN on Wednesday evening, February 7, 2024.
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The Word of God
A breakdown of the verse and a look at the state of the Bible in America and in the lives of Christians. Scripture from Hebrews 4:12 KJV.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church on Sunday morning, February 4, 2024.
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Stephen's Defense Against Blasphemy Part 2
A continuation of Stephen's sermon/defense against blasphemy in front of the Sanhedrin court. He takes them back through the history of the Hebrews pointing out that they had rejected Moses as their leader. Also a look into whether or not Moses was guilty of murder when he slew the Egyptian. Scripture from Acts 7:19-45 KJV.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church on Wednesday evening, January 31, 2024.
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The Purpose and Mission of the Church
Scripture from Matthew 16:13-20, Ephesians 4:11-16, Ephesians 5:25-27, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 15:11-16, 1 Timothy 3:14-16. A look at what the Bible says about the Purpose and Mission of the local New Testament Church. Also a look at what the world incorrectly believes the purpose of the church is.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN, on Sunday, January 28, 2024.
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Stephen's Defense
This message looks at Acts 7:1-18 which is the beginning of Stephen's defense after being charged with blasphemy by the Sanhedrin council. He begins by recounting the history of the Jewish people, which will eventually lead to Christ.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
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Perilous Times
This message examines 2 Timothy 3:1-9 which details Paul's words to Timothy concerning perilous things to look for in the last days.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
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I'm Not That Way Anymore
A look at Paul's instruction to Titus for the believers in Crete. An examination of what it means to be a new creature in Christ. Scripture from Titus 3:1-8 KJV.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN on Sunday morning, January 14, 2024.
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Stephen, Full of Faith and Power
An examination of Acts 6:8-15 which details the character of Stephen and the smear campaign against him by Jewish leaders.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
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The Doctrine of Eternal Life
Scripture: John 3:1-18, Ephesians 2:8-10 KJV. This message focuses on what the Bible says about the eternal security of the believer. It answers whether a believer can lose their salvation once they have been saved. A look at the Who, What, When, and Why of eternal life.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
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Growing Pains of the Church
Scripture from Acts 6:1-8 KJV. A look at the first squabbles and organization of the church as well as what it takes to be full of the Spirit.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
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From Unprofitable to Profitable
This message from Philemon 1:1-25 KJV, looks at Paul's intercession between the slave Onesimus and his master, Philemon. How Paul was acting as a type of Christ.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church on Sunday, December 31, 2023.
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The Most Stressful Time of the Year
Scripture from Matthew 2:1-23 KJV. A look at events surrounding the birth of Christ and King Herod's attempt of killing him. How stressful a time it was in that day.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24, 2023.
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Cut to the Heart
This message examines Acts 5:26-33 which finds the council questioning the Apostles about their teaching and doctrine. Peter answers them with the truth about Jesus Christ and it cuts them to the heart. Instead of repenting and seeking salvation, the Jewish council becomes irate and wants to kill the Apostles.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
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Be It Unto Me According to Thy Word
Scripture from Luke 1:26-38 KJV. A look at Gabriel's announcement to Mary that she was going to have the Christ child. The importance of the virgin birth and the authority of the Scripture as well as the importance of being obedient to God.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
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Wonderful Words of Life
Title: "Wonderful Words of Life." Scripture from Acts 5:17-26 which details the Apostles arrest and confinement in the common prison and the Angel of the Lord freeing them. A look at the attitude of the "religious" leaders of the day compared to the Apostles.
Preached by Pastor Byron Chesney at Northside Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN on Wednesday evening, December 13, 2023.
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