What is needed to reach the lost for Christ? What must every believer have to share the gospel? On Soul-Winning-Commitment Day, Dr. Kincl encourages the congregation to be persistent in our efforts to share Jesus with the world. Follow along in Luke 15:1-10.
Dr. Kincl begins a series of the “Hard Sayings of Jesus” with this difficult passage from Matthew chapter 5. What was Jesus REALLY saying when he told us to “turn the other cheek,” or “go the extra mile?” Listen closely as Dr. Kincl explains this hard saying of Jesus.
Forgiving isn’t easy! But we are never more like God than when we forgive. Listen as Dr. Kincl expounds upon this difficult teaching of scripture. We MUST Forgive! Follow along in Matthew 18:21-35.
Dr. Kincl delves into some of the theology of the cross. Ever wondered about words like “justification,” “propitiation,” and “redemption?” Listen as Dr. Kincl makes a simple but profound explanation of the cross and its purposes. We must understand the cross! Romans 3:24-31
Dr. Kincl expounds on the objective and subjective nature of believing. Listen as he explains the answer to “what must I do to be saved,” in a clear and concise way from Romans 10:9-10 and James 4:6-10.
Listen to Dr. Kincl’s message from Easter Sunday! The resurrection is an event that we will never forget! It is life-changing and brings great victory to believers! Follow along in Matthew 28.
Immanuel Baptist Church is a special church. God has richly blessed this church with growth and excitement! Dr. Kincl discusses Immanuel and our personal MISSION to accomplish while still on Earth. God is accomplishing that mission through his people and with the local church!
With Election Day looming large. Dr. Kincl delivers yet another timely message. Continuing in his “Vision” series, Pastor Rich posits that the key for America is for Christians to do their job as salt and light in our nation. Get a vision for your nation, and allow Dr. Kincl to guide you through some practical steps for doing so. Follow along in
Always practical, Dr. Kincl gives tremendous advice to EVERY believer about how to overcome sin in our lives. There are three truths to be acknowledged, and commitments to be made, but the result will be living a victorious life in Christ. Follow along in Romans 8.
Dr. Kincl shares seven important principles to victorious Christian living even when there is no one to stand with you. The familiar passage about David and Goliath is brought into new light in this powerful sermon. Follow along in 1 Samuel 17:40-51.
Have you ever wondered why the early church believed Jesus could return at any time? Do you live your life believing Jesus could come at any time? Why is it so important to live as though Jesus could return at any time? Dr. Kincl gives practical advice for preparing for the coming of Jesus, and our response to the possibility that he could return at any time.
Dr. Kincl offers advice on how to forgive others. By harboring unforgiveness in their hearts, Christians unknowingly miss out on God’s greatest blessings for their lives. Several reasons why a Christian ought to forgive are listed in this pragmatic sermon on acting like a Christian. The main text is Matt. 18:31-32.
In preparation for partaking of the Lord’s Supper, Dr. Kincl reminds the congregation of the death of Jesus Christ and what it means to us as believers. Various Scriptures.
What does it mean to be a Christian in America today? What are we called to do as believers? Can we change our country in the ballot box? With the election looming large, and having celebrated our country’s independence this weekend, Dr. Kincl brings a timely message on Christian Patriotism.
Dr. Kincl shares the importance of the word - the Truth of God in the spiritual growth of all believers. Listen as he discusses three spiritual stages. Take a moment and reflect on your own life spiritually as Dr. Kincl gives insight into how to grow spiritually.
Dr. Kincl’s poignant illustration of the Berlin Wall helps believers tear down their own walls that are keeping them from proper fellowship with the Father. God has already torn the veil and allowed direct access for believers to Him, so why live with a “wall in your head?” Follow along in Ephesians 2:12-22.
Dr. Kincl provides practical filters for proper Biblical interpretation and application. What is the Bible saying? What does it mean? What does the Bible mean to me? In addition, Dr. Kincl lists the many things the Bible is good for and how we can all use this lesson to enrich our personal Spiritual Walk. As always, you’ll find Dr. Kincl’s teaching practical and appropriate for where you are. Follow along in
Dr. Kincl shares the delicate balance or “mysterious paradox” that is our working out of our salvation and watching what God does in our lives. Are we to take a passive or active role in our sanctification? What energy goes into sanctification?
Dr. Kincl continues last week’s message series and delves into our surrender to God’s work in and THROUGH our lives as believers. Follow along in Philippians 2:12-13.
Dr. Kincl talks about being connected to the vine and bearing fruit as a believer. Follow along in John 15:1-8 as he continues his sermon series on Vision.
Do you have a weak view or a strong view of the scriptures? Do you love God’s word? The Bible makes several supernatural claims about itself. Have you developed a personal vision for your life that includes the Bible? Dr. Kincl speaks to the vital role scripture plays in the life of a believer. Selected passages.
Praying in line with the will of God and spiritually “multi-tasking” are just two of the revolutionary concepts that Dr. Kincl discusses in this tremendous sermon on prayer and the content of our prayers for others and ourselves. Follow along in 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12.
With the scare on Wall Street and personal budgets feeling a pinch, Dr. Kincl delivers a timely message in his series on vision that gives practical suggestions for overcoming financially.
This Memorial Day weekend, we remembered our heroes of this country who died serving it. As we remember those heroes, we also think of our spiritual heroes who still speak to us today. Follow along in Hebrews 11 as Dr. Kincl shares.
Dr. Kincl talks about three strategies of the adversary to attack the church. He uses several passages from Acts to demonstrate these strategies, and draws a parallel to our personal walk with Christ. Follow along in Acts.
With all that our heavenly father has done for us, what do we owe him? How can we show honor to our father? Listen as Dr. Kincl gives great insight into how to honor our Heavenly Father this weekend.
A tremendous lesson on restoring relationships the Biblical way. Dr. Kincl points to Joseph as an example of how we can mend relationships through the restoring power of God. Follow along in Gen. 45.
Good News! The gospel is good news to everyone. God has made a way for sinful men to enter into a right relationship with Him. Listen as Dr. Kincl shares the good news from this well-known passage in Romans 3.
Have you ever thought that a “deep” and “spiritual” Christian life is something almost unattainable? Have you ever heard people say they really want to “dig deep,” and get the spiritual MEAT of the Bible? Listen to Dr. Kincl’s take on what it means to have a deep walk with God. It’s NOT complicated...
If you have ever had questions about baptism, you NEED to listen to this message. Dr. Kincl explains very clearly the definition, the meaning and the methods of baptism. Unclear about sprinkling, and if you need to be baptized? This is the message for you. Selected passages.
Complete the statement above. What was your answer? Would you be happy with money? Power? Prestige? This world tries to tell us we are discontent. It is a NATURAL thing to be discontent. Listen as Dr. Kincl teaches us how to live supernaturally and rely on Christ’s sufficiency for everything in our lives.
Continuing in the “Hard Sayings of Jesus” series, Dr. Kincl delves into the difficult phrase: “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” Follow along in Mark 10:17-31.
While we typically do not podcast our Wednesday night sermons, this series on Financial Fundamentals is a “can’t miss” series for ALL Christian Americans. With the economy at the forefront of most everyone’s mind, how can we as believers better manage our money? Follow the extended sermon outline below and be prepared to take control of your financial situation with Biblical advice from Dr. Kincl.
This hard saying of Jesus is not difficult because Jesus said it was, rather over many years there have been so many different interpretations and variations on the Lord’s Supper that many have become confused about what this statement really means. Dr. Kincl very CLEARLY delineates what Immanuel Baptist Church believes and offers great insight into this scripture.
One of the hardest sayings of Jesus, and one that He said often is found in four different contexts in the gospels. The first shall be last, and the last shall be first. What does Jesus mean by this?
What if the worst thing could NEVER happen. Life would be much easier if we could be assured that the worst would never happen to us. Dr. Kincl shares about having true joy at Christmas despite uncertainty in the world around us. Follow along in Luke 2.
The second sermon in a series on the hard sayings of Jesus, “Lead Us Not Into Temptation,” is a sermon about the meaning of this tough phrase from what many call “the Lord’s Prayer.” Since we know that God does not tempt anyone (James 1:13), what is the Lord really teaching us to ask for when we pray this prayer? Follow along in Matthew 6:9-13.
As Christians, we have full access to the power of God through prayer. Dr. Kincl reminds that God is predisposed to say yes to the prayers of his children, but He is not a "genie in a bottle." We are more inclined to remember the times he has said "no" to us than the times he has answered our prayers with yes. If you are looking for God to move a mountain in your life, this sermon is for you. Follow along in Mat. 21:21 and Mark 11:23.
The final sermon in the series, "The Hard Sayings of Jesus," is all about the "unpardonable sin." What is this unforgivable sin and why can't it be pardoned? Who commits this sin? Follow along in select passages: Matthew 12:31-32; Luke 12:10; Mark 3:28-29.
The beginning message in a series about the church, Dr. Kincl shares about the vitality of LEARNING for a growing church. Based on the main passage of scripture that will be dissected all month, Acts 2:42-47, the Pastor shares from his heart about learning from the Bible and gives insight into its supernatural nature and sufficiency. You'll want to listen closely to the nuance in some of Dr. Kincl's opening remarks as he points out with clarity the NECESSITY for each person to make it their goal to LEARN from whoever is teaching from the scriptures.
The early church was DEVOTED to fellowship. In this second sermon in the series, "Immanuel: A 21st Century New Testament Church," Dr. Kincl talks about how the early church was a SHARING church. Citing ten practical steps for any church to be devoted to fellowship, this sermon is a gold mine about church relations. Follow along in Romans 12:9-21.
Continuing in his series on Immanuel: A 21st Century New Testament Church, Dr. Kincl reveals how Immanuel can be a church devoted to worship. We must acknowledge God in everything and have the right attitude for worship. Follow along in Acts 2:42-47 and Psalm 27.
Dr. Kincl shares the keys to being an effective minister to others. Keying in on 2 Cor. 4:1-18, he reminds us that God has entrusted us as vessels to spread his glory and love with others. Never lose heart as you minister to others' needs.
Based on the passage of scripture from Paul's famous sermon on Mars Hill, Dr. Kincl gives some practical advice on how to witness to the world. Follow along in Acts 17:16-34.
Every Palm Sunday, Dr. Kincl does a dramatization of a Biblical character. This year, he portrayed Pontious Pilate. Enjoy this creative reflection on the greatest trial ever held.
We celebrate the greatest day in history every Easter Sunday! Dr. Kincl shared from his heart that Easter is all about living forever. Jesus is the focus of this message. Follow along in John 11:25-26.
This is the first message in a series by Dr. Kincl entitled, "How to Be a Happy Christian." God wants us to have joy in our lives, but he also wants us to be happy! Follow along in selected passages:
Dr. Kincl shares the secret of living a Spirit-filled life. Reasearch has shown that Southern Baptists know least about God-the Holy Spirit in comparison to their knowledge of God-the Father and God-the Son. You'll want to follow along in John 14:15-17.
Many church goers are familiar with Henry Blackaby's book, Experiencing God. Based on that theme, Dr. Kincl reminds us that Christians who have a relationship with God they are truly happy. Follow along in John 10:2-4, 14.
In this first-ever sermon by Dr. Kincl on "the poor," he shares God's heart for the poor. With a practical challenge for the church body at the end of this sermon, you will definitely want to listen and be challenged. Follow along in Matthew 25:31-46.
How to Be a Happy Christian: Get Connected
Hebrews 10:19-25
I. Review
II. The context of our connectedness (Heb. 10:19-21)
II. ----Boldly--- Connect
Luke 6:45
Hebrews 11:6
A. To ---God--- (Heb. 10:21-22)
B. By ---testifying--- (Heb. 10:23)
1 Thessalonians 5:24
C. With ---others---- (Heb. 10:24-25)
1. Friendships are ----difficult to form--- in our culture.
2. Our culture does not ---foster--- friendships.
3. What ----Jesus--- knows.
"How To Be a Happy Christian: Understanding your Citizenship"
Philippians 3:17-21
I. Review
God-centered Focus
Spirit-Filled Life
Experiencing God
Giving to the Least of These
A Life Filled with Praise
Keeping the Supernatural in Your Relationships
Get Connected
II. Citizenship
Philippians 3:17-21
III. A little bit about ----heaven----.
IV. We are under ---heaven's government----.
Acts 1:6-11