Independence Baptist Church

After a sobering analysis of the challenges we'll face in 2023, this message gives the encouragement of the Scriptures that enable us to press on and fight the good fight of faith This sermon was preached by Pastor Sam Adams on 1-1-2023 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: Philippians 3:1-14. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, parts of this message have been edited. You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.as... Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

A review and debunking of the new documentary film set to premier in theaters on 1/9/2023 titled, "1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture" -- the premise of which is that because the word "homosexual" did not appear in any version of the Bible until it was added into the Revised Standard Version in 1946, then homosexuality is not a sin . . . This sermon was preached by Pastor Sam Adams on 1-11-2023 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Genesis 19:1-27. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

In this lesson, Bro. Jade Lazaruis addresses a perspective-changing fact in 1 John 5:19 that every person must come to realize, that this whole world lies in wickedness. The extent of this wickedness is also expounded upon, as well as pointing out the contrast with the born-again child of God. This lesson was taught by Bro. Jade Lazaruis on 1-1-2023 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: 1 John 5:19. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

After a sobering analysis of the challenges we'll face in 2023, this message gives the encouragement of the Scriptures that enable us to press on and fight the good fight of faith. This sermon was preached by Pastor Sam Adams on 1-1-2023 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: Philippians 3:1-14. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

An exposition of Romans 8:14 and its context -- a crucial, defining, and often much misunderstood text of Scripture that says, "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God..." The Holy Spirit's Leading is constant, continuous, and compelling for EVERY born-again child of God . . . This sermon was preached by Pastor Sam Adams on 12-25-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: Galatians 5:16-25; Romans 8:1-14. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

In his expository study through 1 John, Bro. Jade Lazaruis tackles the difficult subject of the "sin unto death" in 1 John 5:16-17, as well as prioritizing the main point of the Apostle John, which is for the Christian to pray for his brethren. This sermon was preached by Bro. Jade Lazaruis on 12-18-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: 1 John 5:16-17; Matthew 12:31-32. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

This sermon was preached by Pastor Sam Adams on 12-14-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: Ezekiel 38-39; Revelation 20:1-10. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

Israel neglected the Lord's house in Haggai's day - just as far too many Christians neglect His house today, which is His local, visible CHURCH -- not a building, but the Assembly: "...that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth." (1 Tim. 3:15) This lesson was taught by Bro. Jade Lazaruis on 12-11-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: 1 Timothy 3:15; Haggai. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

Expanding on the Lord's admonishment to Habakkuk that "THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY HIS FAITH" - we see that EVERY believer is to have the kind of faith that God imparts to us thru His word that can overcome every trial, trouble, and tribulation that we encounter in this life! There is not a trial or trouble or problem in this world we can list that our faith will not conquer . . . This sermon was preached by Pastor Sam Adams on 12-11-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: Habakkuk 1-3; Hebrews 10:35-11:1. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

An exposition of Paul's words in Hebrews 4:12, "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." This sermon was preached by Pastor Sam Adams on 12-4-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: Hebrews 4:12. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

A thorough message continuing our refutation of Chuck Baldwin's agenda-based and Jesuit-concocted perversion of the Scriptures, this time covering Mr. Baldwin's mangling of 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Daniel 9:24-27, and Ezekiel 38-39, along with his errant redefinition of the term "Antichrist" and his early pre-70-AD dating of the Book of Revelation. This sermon was preached by Pastor Sam Adams on 11-17-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: . If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

Five things caused Peter's failure to stand for the Lord when he was tried; they will do the same to us unless we remain sober and vigilant in resisting the devil. This sermon was preached by Pastor Sam Adams on 11-13-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: Matthew 26:30-75; John 18:12-27. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

A message and warning to all of us to turn from all idolatry. In Ezekiel 14 the Lord tells Ezekiel that the elders of Judah that sat before him had set up idols in their hearts -- just as we today can be guilty of doing the same thing . . . This sermon was preached by Pastor Sam Adams on 11-6-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: Isaiah 66:1-5; Ezekiel 14:1-11. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

A revealing expose' of the history, the heresies, and false gospel and blasphemous idolatry of the Roman Catholic Church's older sister, the Eastern Orthodox Church, also known officially as the Orthodox Catholic Church. This sermon was preached by pastor Sam Adams on 10-30-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: 2 Timothy 3:13-17; Hebrews 7:21-27 If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.as... Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

A message for every Christian to hear! In Titus chapter 2, Paul exhorts Titus to preach sound doctrine in order to teach every member in the church, in accordance with their status -- "from the pulpit to the pew," young and old, male and female, husbands and wives -- how they are to live now that they have been saved. This sermon was preached by pastor Sam Adams on 10-27-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: 1 Peter 3:1-7; Titus 1-2. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

An exposition of Hebrews 7:21-28, with application from the scene of the cross in Luke 23. Jesus our High Priest is able to "save them to the UTTERMOST that come unto God by Him" -- meaning both (1) a promise to perfect every believer to the uttermost of completion and the chief end of our eternal salvation -- and (2) salvation to the uttermost of sinners -- to ALL who come to God by Him -- from whatever station in life, from whatever past life of the most wretched of sins, and even for those that don't repent until the final hours of their life . . . This sermon was preached by pastor Sam Adams on 10-23-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: Hebrews 7:25; Luke 23:33-47. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

A message to provide a balanced Christian perspective on the global upheaval around us This sermon was preached by pastor Sam Adams on 10-21-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: Psalm 90. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

An update on ominous developments in the coming war between NATO and Russia, followed by part 1 of a 2-part analysis of Russia's state church -- the Russian Orthodox branch of the Eastern Orthodox (Catholic) Church, which is in full support of Putin's invasion and has declared "holy war" against the evil West. This message was preached by pastor Sam Adams on 10-2-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.as... Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

A warning to those who like several examples in the Bible hear the Gospel message, but put off their salvation for another day - a day that in most cases never comes. This sermon was preached by pastor Sam Adams on 9-25-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: Mark 10:18-22; Acts 24:1-25. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

An exposition of Psalm 66 follows an update on Russia's threat to involve the US and use tactical nuclear weapons in its war with Ukraine. This lesson was taught by pastor Sam Adams on 9-22-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: Psa. 66. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

In John 8:12 & 9:5 Jesus said He is the light of the world; but in Matthew 5 He said that WE are to be the light of the world. We have been entrusted with the only absolute truth and message of hope for a deceived, dying and decaying world - and ALL OF US as Christians have been called and assigned the DUTY to actively and boldly confront the lost with their need to repent and be saved. This message calls all Christians to fulfill their duty and gives practical instruction in how to break the ice and share the gospel with those many around us who need to hear it. This lesson was taught by pastor Sam Adams on 9-18-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: Matthew 5:13-16; Acts 26:16-18. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

Follow-up to our prior message on the idolatry of patriotism, emphasizing our heavenly citizenship -- while presenting and exposing: - the true history of 9-11-2001; - a proper view of Romans 13:1-4; - the abominable evil and absolute idolatry of 501c3 incorporation; - the gross error of pledging allegiance to a flag or nation-state - the gross evil of America itself, and folly of American patriotism This sermon was preached by pastor Sam Adams on 9-11-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: Hebrews 11:8-16; Ephesians 1:22. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

An exposition by Bro. Jade of 1 John 4:18, a difficult passage, in which a Christian needs to find balance between the fear of God and the love of God, moving on from fear to love as his motivation to obey God. This lesson was taught by pastor Sam Adams on 9-4-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: 1 John 4:18. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

An exposition of Revelation 12:7-11, focusing on the many benefits of the Power of Christ's blood, shed on the Cross of Calvary. This message was preached by pastor Sam Adams on 9-4-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: Revelation 12:7-11; Zechariah 3:1-5. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons

An exposition of Romans chapter 11 and much needed expose` of the heresies of the popular preterist preacher Chuck Baldwin This message was preached by pastor Sam Adams on 9-1-2022 at Independence Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Bible text: Romans 11:25-29; Zechariah 12. If you have been blessed by our posted sermons, please consider donating to our online ministry: https://independencebaptist.com/contact Due to Youtube’s restrictive censorship policies banning free speech, You can watch this video and others in full on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@ibc) and Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/independencebaptist) Listen to all our sermons on SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=pastorsamadams Listen to all our sermons on our website: https://independencebaptist.com/sermons