Kento-Boo Baptist Church

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached part six of a sermon series "Walk the Talk" on July 14, 2019 at Kento-Boo Baptist Church. 
 
Walk the Talk - "God's Model for Manhood" - Philippians 2:19-30 
 
Five values God looks for in men: 
 
Value #1 - Compassion 
 - 1 Corinthians 13:13 
 
Value #2 - Consistency 
 - Philippians 2:22 
 - Proverbs 10:9 
 - Proverbs 20:7 
 
Value #3 - Cooperation 
 - Philippians 2:25 
 
Value #4 - Commitment 
 
Value #5 - Courage 
 - Philippians 2:29-30 
 - Romans 12:1-2

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached part six of a sermon series "Walk the Talk" on July 14, 2019 at Kento-Boo Baptist Church.

Walk the Talk - "God's Model for Manhood" - Philippians 2:19-30

Five values God looks for in men:

Value #1 -  Compassion
     -  1 Corinthians 13:13

Value #2  -  Consistency
     -  Philippians 2:22
     -  Proverbs 10:9
     -  Proverbs 20:7

Value #3 -  Cooperation
     -  Philippians 2:25

Value #4 -  Commitment

Value #5 -  Courage
      - Philippians 2:29-30
      - Romans 12:1-2

Pastor Shawn Crisman - Walk the Talk - "God's Model For Manhood" Philippians 2:19-30

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this sermon on June 2, 2019 at Kento-Boo Baptist Church. 
 
Who is God? Romans 3:23-26 
 
Three facts to prove that Gods cares for us: 
 
I. Salvation 
 - Romans 3:23-26 
 
* "For all have sinned" 
* "and fall short" 
* "justified" 
* "freely by his grace" 
* "through the redemption" 
 
The Agora was an open market place for slaves. 
 
II. Strength 
 
 - Psalm 46:1 
 - II Corinthians 12:9 
 - Romans 8:31 
 - Phillippians 4:13 
 
III. Significance

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this sermon on June 2, 2019 at Kento-Boo Baptist Church.

Who is God? Romans 3:23-26

Three facts to prove that Gods cares for us:

I.  Salvation
    -  Romans 3:23-26

*   "For all have sinned"
*   "and fall short"
*   "justified"
*  "freely by his grace"
*  "through the redemption"

The Agora was an open market place for slaves.

II.  Strength

     - Psalm 46:1
     - II Corinthians 12:9
     - Romans 8:31
     - Phillippians 4:13

III.  Significance

Pastor Shawn Crisman - Who is God - Romans 3:23-26

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this sermon on May 26, 2019 at Kento-Boo Baptist Church. 
 
How Did The World Get So Messed Up? - Romans 8:22 
 
"For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now." 
 
I. The sin 
 - Romans 5:12 
 
Three kinds of wrong doing in the Bible 
1. Sin 
2. Transgression 
3. Iniquity 
 
II. The Result 
 - Isaiah 53:6 
 - Pslam 32:5 
 
Five Implications of Sin: 
1. Natural Implications 
 - Romans 8:20-22 
2. Physical Decay 
 - II Corinthians 4:16 
3. Emotional Distress 
4. Relational Distance and Discord 
 - Genesis 3:7 
5. Spiritual Discontent 
 
III. The Rationale 
 - II Peter 3:9

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this sermon on May 26, 2019 at Kento-Boo Baptist Church.

How Did The World Get So Messed Up? - Romans 8:22

"For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now."

I.  The sin
    -  Romans 5:12

Three kinds of wrong doing in the Bible
1. Sin 
2. Transgression
3. Iniquity

II.  The Result
     -  Isaiah 53:6
     -  Pslam 32:5

Five Implications of Sin:
1. Natural Implications
     - Romans 8:20-22
2.  Physical Decay
     - II Corinthians 4:16 
3.  Emotional Distress
4.  Relational Distance and Discord
     - Genesis 3:7
5. Spiritual Discontent
    
III.  The Rationale
      -  II Peter 3:9

Pastor Shawn Crisman - How Did The World Get So Messed Up? - Romans 8:22

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this sermon on May 19, 2019 at Kento-Boo Baptist Church. 
 
Truth Decay - Romans 1:17-25 
 
"You will know the truth and the truth will set you free." John 8:32 
 
Signs of "Truth Decay" in a culture 
 
I. Immaturity 
 - Ephesiana 4:14 
 
II. Immorality 
 - Ephesians 4:19 
 - Romans 1:24-25 
 - Proverbs 14:9 
 
III. Unreality 
 - Romans 1:20-21 
 - II Thessalonians 2:12 
 
IV. Adultery 
 - Romans 1:22-25 
 
How Do We Know Truth? 
 
1. Through Conscience 
2. Through God's commandment 
3. Through Christ

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this sermon on May 19, 2019 at Kento-Boo Baptist Church.

Truth Decay - Romans 1:17-25

"You will know the truth and the truth will set you free."  John 8:32

Signs of "Truth Decay" in a culture

I.  Immaturity
    -  Ephesiana 4:14

II.  Immorality
     -  Ephesians 4:19
     -  Romans 1:24-25
     -  Proverbs 14:9

III.  Unreality
      -  Romans 1:20-21
      -  II Thessalonians 2:12

IV.  Adultery 
     - Romans 1:22-25

How Do We Know Truth?

1.   Through Conscience
2.   Through God's commandment
3.   Through Christ

Pator Shawn Crisman - Truth Decay - Romans 1:17-25

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached part six of this sermon series "Courage - Living Bold in Tough Times" on April 7, 2019 at Kento-Boo Baptist Church. 
 
Courage - Living Bold in Tough Times - A Study of 1 Peter 
 
This series teaches believers how to develop bold faith and a courageous lifestyle in the face of life's toughest challenges, from one who overcame setbacks, heartbreak and personal failures to become a great man of God: the Apostle Peter. 
 
Living the Good Life - 1 Peter 3:8-12 
 
 - 2 Chronicles 9:4 
 - Ecclesiastes 2:17 
 
I. It takes a right attitude. 
 - 1 Peter 3:8 
 - 1 Peter 3:12 
 
II. It takes a right response to evil & misjudgement. 
 - Ecclesiastes 1:12 
 - Ecclesiastes 2:3 
 - 1 Peter 3:9 
 - Matthew 5:38 
 - Romans 12:4 
 
III. It takes the right incentive. 
 - 1 Peter 3:10-12

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached part six of this sermon series "Courage - Living Bold in Tough Times" on April 7, 2019 at Kento-Boo Baptist Church.

Courage - Living Bold in Tough Times - A Study of 1 Peter

This series teaches believers how to develop bold faith and a courageous lifestyle in the face of life's toughest challenges, from one who overcame setbacks, heartbreak and personal failures to become a great man of God: the Apostle Peter.

Living the Good Life - 1 Peter 3:8-12

        - 2 Chronicles 9:4
        - Ecclesiastes 2:17

I.  It takes a right attitude.
         - 1 Peter 3:8
         - 1 Peter 3:12

II. It takes a right response to evil & misjudgement.
         - Ecclesiastes 1:12
         - Ecclesiastes 2:3
         - 1 Peter 3:9
         - Matthew 5:38
         - Romans 12:4

III.  It takes the right incentive.
         - 1 Peter 3:10-12

Pastor Shawn Crisman - Living the Good Life - 1 Peter 3:8-12

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached part four of this sermon series "Courage - Living Bold in Tough Times" on March 24, 2019 at Kento-Boo Baptist Church. 
 
Courage - Living Bold in Tough Times - A Study of 1 Peter 
 
This series teaches believers how to develop bold faith and a courageous lifestyle in the face of life's toughest challenges, from one who overcame setbacks, heartbreak and personal failures to become a great man of God: the Apostle Peter. 
 
Refusing Revenge- 1 Peter 2:19-25 
 
I. Why not to seek revenge. 
 a. Refusing revenge is pleasing to God. 
 - 1 Peter 2:19-20 
 
 b. It helps you identify with Christ. 
 - 1 Peter 2:21 
 
 c. It helps you become a better Christian. 
 - 1 Peter 3:14 
 - 1 Peter 4:1 
 
II. What to do instead of seeking revenge. 
 a. Do not retaliate. 
 - 1 Peter 2:23 
 
 b. Put yourself in God's hands. 
 - 1 Peter 2:23 
 - Isaiah 42:4 
 - Romans 12:19 
 
 c. Do something kind for the one who has hurt you. 
 - Romans 12:20 
 
III. How to get your mind off of seeking revenge. 
 
 - 1 Peter 2:24-25

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached part four of this sermon series "Courage - Living Bold in Tough Times" on March 24, 2019 at Kento-Boo Baptist Church.

Courage - Living Bold in Tough Times - A Study of 1 Peter

This series teaches believers how to develop bold faith and a courageous lifestyle in the face of life's toughest challenges, from one who overcame setbacks, heartbreak and personal failures to become a great man of God: the Apostle Peter.

Refusing Revenge- 1 Peter 2:19-25

I.  Why not to seek revenge.
     a.  Refusing revenge is pleasing to God.
           - 1 Peter 2:19-20
     
     b.  It helps you identify with Christ.
           - 1 Peter 2:21
     
     c.  It helps you become a better Christian.
           - 1 Peter 3:14
           - 1 Peter 4:1

II.  What to do instead of seeking revenge.
      a. Do not retaliate.
           - 1 Peter 2:23
      
      b. Put yourself in God's hands.
            - 1 Peter 2:23
            -  Isaiah 42:4
            -  Romans 12:19 
    

Pastor Shawn Crisman - Refusing Revenge - 1 Peter 2:19-25

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this sermon on Feb 17, 2019 at Kento-Boo Baptist Church. 
 
Here Comes Trouble: Prepare to Win Life's Biggest Battles 
 
Jehoshaphat was a good king. He worked hard and with integrity to lead God's people God's way. One day, from out of nowhere, three enemies formed a mighty alliance and came together to attack the nation of Judah. Jehoshaphat and his people didn't stand a chance... until they called upon the name of God. 
 
Valley of Blessing - 2 Chronicles 20:22-30 
 
- 2 Chronicles 20:22-24 
- 2 Chronicles 20:26-30 
- Proverbs 13:22 
- 2 Chronicles 20:15 
- 2 Chronicles 20:17 
 
I. Even if you can't conquer a problem in your own power, you can 
 choose to the problem. 
 
II. The Valley of Blessing is a place of praise and thanksgiving. 
 
 - 2 Chronicles 20:26 
 - 2 Chronicles 20:27 
 - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 
 
III. When you've been to the Valley of Blessing, others will take 
 notice. 
 
 - 2 Chronicles 20:29-30

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this sermon on Feb 17, 2019 at Kento-Boo Baptist Church.

Here Comes Trouble: Prepare to Win Life's Biggest Battles

Jehoshaphat was a good king.  He worked hard and with integrity to lead God's people God's way.  One day, from out of nowhere, three enemies formed a mighty alliance and came together to attack the nation of Judah.  Jehoshaphat and his people didn't stand a chance...  until they called upon the name of God.

Valley of Blessing - 2 Chronicles 20:22-30

-  2 Chronicles 20:22-24
-  2 Chronicles 20:26-30
-  Proverbs 13:22
-  2 Chronicles 20:15
-  2 Chronicles 20:17

I.  Even if you can't conquer a problem in your own power, you can 
    choose to the problem.
 
II. The Valley of Blessing is a place of praise and thanksgiving.
      
         - 2 Chronicles 20:26
         - 2 Chronicles 20:27
         - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

III.  When you've been to the Valley of Blessing, others will take 
       notice.
     
         - 2 Chronicles 20:29-30

Pastor Shawn Crisman - Valley of Blessing - 2 Chronicles 20:22-30

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this sermon on Feb 3, 2019 at Kento-Boo Baptist Church. 
 
Here Comes Trouble: Prepare to Win Life's Biggest Battles 
 
Jehoshaphat was a good king. He worked hard and with integrity to lead God's people God's way. One day, from out of nowhere, three enemies formed a mighty alliance and came together to attack the nation of Judah. Jehoshaphat and his people didn't stand a chance... until they called upon the name of God. 
 
Face Off - 2 Chronicles 20:15- 23 
 
- 2 Chronicles 20:1-2 
- 2 Chronicles 20:30 
- 2 Chronicles 20:15-17 
 
I. Confront your problems face to face. 
 
II. Take action right away.. 
 
 - 2 Chronicles 20:16-17 
 - 2 Corinthians 6:2 
 
Personal question? 
 What steps do you need to take to move your problems 
 out of the way? 
 
III. Chart your course with praise. 
 
 - 2 Chronicles 20: 21-22 
 - 2 Chronicles 20:20

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this sermon on Feb 3, 2019 at Kento-Boo Baptist Church.

Here Comes Trouble: Prepare to Win Life's Biggest Battles

Jehoshaphat was a good king.  He worked hard and with integrity to lead God's people God's way.  One day, from out of nowhere, three enemies formed a mighty alliance and came together to attack the nation of Judah.  Jehoshaphat and his people didn't stand a chance...  until they called upon the name of God.

Face Off - 2 Chronicles 20:15- 23

-  2 Chronicles 20:1-2
-  2 Chronicles 20:30
-  2 Chronicles 20:15-17

I.  Confront your problems face to face.
 
II. Take action right away..
      
     - 2 Chronicles 20:16-17
     - 2 Corinthians  6:2

Personal question?  
   What steps do you need to take to move your problems
        out of the way?

III.  Chart your course with praise.
     
         - 2 Chronicles 20: 21-22
         - 2 Chronicles 20:20

Pastor Shawn Crisman - The Face Off - 2 Chronicles 20:15-25

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this part one of a sermon series titled - "Leadership Rising" on Dec 16, 2018. 
 
One of the greatest needs in the church today is leadership. It's also one of the greatest needs in the home. This new series examines six qualities essential for leaders: servanthood, influence, accountability, decisiveness, persistence, and spiritual depth. In this series, we will examine how leaders make life better for everyone around them, and in doing so, make their own lives fulfilling and meaningful. 
 
Mark 10:35-38 
 
1. They were men of vision. 
2. They were willing to pay the price. 
3. They weren't afraid of being unpopular. 
 
I. You must be willing to work without a guarantee. 
 
II. You must be willing to pay the price. 
 Mark 10:39 
 1 Peter 4:1 
 Luke 21:17 
 
III. You must be committed to meeting the needs of others. 
 Mark 10:42-44

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this part one of a sermon series titled - "Leadership Rising" on Dec 16, 2018.  

One of the greatest needs in the church today is leadership.  It's also one of the greatest needs in the home.  This new series examines six qualities essential for leaders: servanthood, influence, accountability, decisiveness, persistence, and spiritual depth.  In this series, we will examine how leaders make life better for everyone around them, and in doing so, make their own lives fulfilling and meaningful.

Mark 10:35-38

1.  They were men of vision.
2.  They were willing to pay the price.
3.   They weren't afraid of being unpopular.

I.  You must be willing to work without a guarantee.

II.  You must be willing to pay the price.
        Mark 10:39
        1 Peter 4:1
        Luke 21:17

III. You must be committed to meeting the needs of others.
        Mark 10:42-44

Pastor Shawn Crisman - Leadership Rising - If You Want to Be Great - Mark 10:32-45

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this part nine of a sermon series "Make your Mark! - lessons on living a legacy" at Kento-Boo Baptist Church on December 10, 2018. 
 
Life is about more than just working towards retirement. It's about more than just the accumulation of things. Every follower of Jesus Christ desires to make a difference in the world, to leave a legacy that outlives us. 
 
This is also true of the church. We've been given a mission: Go and change the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. For the next few weeks, we will learn how we can make a mark that makes a difference. 
 
True or False - Satan is against religion? FALSE 
 
I. Don't be dazzled by the satanic force of false religion. 
 Acts 8:9-10 
 Rev 16:14 
 
II. Don't be deceived by the superficial faith of false religion. 
 Acts 8:13 
 Acts 8:21 
 John 2: 23-25 
 2 Corinthians 11:14 
 Revelation 13:13 
 John 5:24 
 
III. Don't be destroyed by the selfish focus of false religion. 
 Acts 8:9-10 
 Acts 8:14 
 Acts 8:18-19 
 Isaiah 14:12-14 
 1 Timothy 6:3-4 
 Acts 8: 19-20 
 
The fruit of false religion: 
* Bitterness 
* Bondage

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this part nine of a sermon series "Make your Mark! - lessons on living a legacy" at Kento-Boo Baptist Church on December 10,  2018. 

Life is about more than just working towards retirement.  It's about more than just the accumulation of things.  Every follower of Jesus Christ desires to make a difference in the world, to leave a legacy that outlives us.

This is also true of the church. We've been given a mission:  Go and change the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.  For the next few weeks, we will learn how we can make a mark that makes a difference.

True or False - Satan is against religion?   FALSE

I.  Don't be dazzled by the satanic force of false religion.
      Acts 8:9-10
      Rev 16:14

II. Don't be deceived by the superficial faith of false religion.
       Acts 8:13
       Acts 8:21
       John 2: 23-25
       2 Corinthians 11:14
       Revelation 13:13
       John 5:24

III.  Don't be destroyed by the selfish focus of false religion.
  

Pastor Shawn Crisman - Make Your Mark - '"Counterfeit Christianity" - Acts 8:5-13

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this part seven of a sermon series "Make your Mark! - lessons on living a legacy" at Kento-Boo Baptist Church on November 25, 2018. 
 
Life is about more than just working towards retirement. It's about more than just the accumulation of things. Every follower of Jesus Christ desires to make a difference in the world, to leave a legacy that outlives us. 
 
This is also true of the church. We've been given a mission: Go and change the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. For the next few weeks, we will learn how we can make a mark that makes a difference. 
 
I. We need to be a church that demonstrates God's power to make 
 a difference in people's lives. 
 
 Acts 1:4-5 
 Acts 1:8 
 Acts 2:8 
 
II. We need to be a church that helps people make the connection 
 between the meaning of life's events and the meaning of 
 scripture. 
 
 Acts 2:14-16 
 II Timothy 3:16-17 
 
III. We need to be a church that is ready to help people taje the 
 journey of faith. 
 
 Acts 2:37 
 Acts 2:38

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this part seven of a sermon series "Make your Mark! - lessons on living a legacy" at Kento-Boo Baptist Church on November 25,  2018. 

Life is about more than just working towards retirement.  It's about more than just the accumulation of things.  Every follower of Jesus Christ desires to make a difference in the world, to leave a legacy that outlives us.

This is also true of the church. We've been given a mission:  Go and change the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.  For the next few weeks, we will learn how we can make a mark that makes a difference.

I.  We need to be a church that demonstrates God's power to make 
     a difference in people's lives.

       Acts 1:4-5
       Acts 1:8
       Acts 2:8

II. We need to be a church that helps people make the connection 
     between the meaning of life's events and the meaning of 
     scripture. 

        Acts 2:14-16
        II Timothy 3:16-17

III.  We need to be a church that is ready to help peo

Pastor Shawn Crisman - Make Your Mark - '"A Helping Church" - Acts 2:1-16

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this part five of a sermon series "Make your Mark! - lessons on living a legacy" at Kento-Boo Baptist Church on November 11, 2018. 
 
Life is about more than just working towards retirement. It's about more than just the accumulation of things. Every follower of Jesus Christ desires to make a difference in the world, to leave a legacy that outlives us. 
 
This is also true of the church. We've been given a mission: Go and change the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. For the next few weeks, we will learn how we can make a mark that makes a difference. 
 
1. Listen to the leading of the Holy Spirit. 
 Acts 8:29-30 
 
2. Look for the open door. 
 Acts 8:31 
 
3. Begin where they are. 
 Acts 8:35 
 
4. Tell them about Jesus. 
 Acts 8:35 
 
5. Leave the decision to them. 
 Acts 8:37-38

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this part five of a sermon series "Make your Mark! - lessons on living a legacy" at Kento-Boo Baptist Church on November 11, 2018.

Life is about more than just working towards retirement.  It's about more than just the accumulation of things.  Every follower of Jesus Christ desires to make a difference in the world, to leave a legacy that outlives us.

This is also true of the church. We've been given a mission:  Go and change the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.  For the next few weeks, we will learn how we can make a mark that makes a difference.

1.  Listen to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
        Acts 8:29-30
       
2.  Look for the open door.
        Acts 8:31

3.  Begin where they are.
        Acts 8:35

4.  Tell them about Jesus.
        Acts 8:35

5.  Leave the decision to them.
        Acts 8:37-38

Pastor Shawn Crisman - Make your Mark- "We Have A Story To Tell" - Acts 8:26-35

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this part one of a sermon series "Make your Mark! - lessons on living a legacy" at Kento-Boo Baptist Church on October 14, 2018. 
 
Life is about more than just working towards retirement. It's about more than just the accumulation of things. Every follower of Jesus Christ desires to make a difference in the world, a legacy that outlives us. 
 
This is also true of the church. We've been given a mission: Go and change the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. For the next few weeks, we will learn how we can make a mark that makes a difference. 
 
Question #1 - If you could sum up your life, up to this point in a single sentence, how would you do it? 
 
Question #2 - How would those closest to you summarize your life up to this point? 
 
Question #3 - How would you want your life to be summarized - not only by yourself, not only to others, but also by Jesus himself? 
 
Wesley's Three General Rules 
1. Do no harm. 
2. Do good. 
3. Stay in love with God. 
 
Truth #1 - It requires the power of the Holy Spirit. 
Truth #2 - It often leads you into spiritual battle. 
Truth #3 - It's evidence of God's presence in your life.

Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this part one of a sermon series "Make your Mark! - lessons on living a legacy" at Kento-Boo Baptist Church on October 14, 2018. 

Life is about more than just working towards retirement.  It's about more than just the accumulation of things.  Every follower of Jesus Christ desires to make a difference in the world, a legacy that outlives us.

This is also true of the church. We've been given a mission:  Go and change the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.  For the next few weeks, we will learn how we can make a mark that makes a difference.

Question #1 - If you could sum up your life, up to this point in a single sentence, how would you do it?

Question #2 - How would those closest to you summarize your life up to this point?

Question #3 - How would you want your life to be summarized - not only by yourself, not only to others, but also by Jesus himself?

Wesley's Three General Rules
1.  Do no harm.
2.  Do good.
3.  Stay in love with God.

Truth #1 

Pastor Shawn Crisman - Make Your Mark - "Acts of Goodness" - Acts 10: 34-43

This sermon is part three of the "Nehemiah- where you lead" sermon series.  Pastor Shawn Crisman preached this sermon at Kento-Boo Baptist Church on June 10th, 2018.

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