Eureka Baptist Church Keysville Sermons http://www.eurekabckeysville.com/ Eureka Baptist Church eurekabckeysville@gmail.com Eureka Baptist Church Weekly Sunday sermons from Eureka Baptist Church of Keysville, Virginia. Please visit www.eurekabckeysville.com for more information about the church. Weekly Sunday sermons from Eureka Baptist Church of Keysville, Virginia. Please visit www.eurekabckeysville.com for more information about the church. en © 2026 Eureka Baptist Church | Keysville, VA no Instruction for Older and Younger Women Matthew Homan <p>Pastor Matthew Homan gives a Mother's Day sermon in Titus 2 concerning older Christian women who are called to live as godly examples, avoid sins such as gossip and drunkenness, and intentionally disciple younger women in biblical womanhood. Younger women should embrace teachings centered on loving their families, prioritizing the home, and respecting their husbands, because faithful Christian homes display the goodness of God’s design and serve as a witness to the Gospel. </p> <p>Pastor Matthew Homan gives a Mother's Day sermon in Titus 2 concerning older Christian women who are called to live as godly examples, avoid sins such as gossip and drunkenness, and intentionally disciple younger women in biblical womanhood. Younger women should embrace teachings centered on loving their families, prioritizing the home, and respecting their husbands, because faithful Christian homes display the goodness of God’s design and serve as a witness to the Gospel. </p> Pastor Matthew Homan gives a Mother's Day sermon in Titus 2 concerning older Christian women who are called to live as godly examples, avoid sins such as gossip and drunkenness, and intentionally disciple younger women in biblical womanhood. Younger women should embrace teachings centered on loving their families, prioritizing the home, and respecting their husbands, because faithful Christian homes display the goodness of God’s design and serve as a witness to the Gospel. 

]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3455 1 df44761650ddb8f857eaf7edafb68106 no Two Doctrines Before the Flood The Beginning Matthew Homan <p>This sermon digs deeper into two theological doctrines in the backdrop of the looming flood: the depravity of man and the impassibility of God.</p> <p>This sermon digs deeper into two theological doctrines in the backdrop of the looming flood: the depravity of man and the impassibility of God.</p> This sermon digs deeper into two theological doctrines in the backdrop of the looming flood: the depravity of man and the impassibility of God.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3486 2 f1f29d4c31760a39297ddd4612f467c9 no The Beginning of the Sons of God The Beginning Matthew Homan <p>In Genesis 6:1-4, we ask two questions of this difficult text. Who are the "sons of God"? Who are the Nephilim? Then we end briefly applying the text to our hearts.</p> <p>In Genesis 6:1-4, we ask two questions of this difficult text. Who are the "sons of God"? Who are the Nephilim? Then we end briefly applying the text to our hearts.</p> In Genesis 6:1-4, we ask two questions of this difficult text. Who are the "sons of God"? Who are the Nephilim? Then we end briefly applying the text to our hearts.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3539 3 46f66dbf0be492edd74434fa5ebf8744 no The Beginning of Cities The Beginning Matthew Homan <p>This sermon examines the building of the first city by Cain and challenges Christians to look forward to a greater city—the city of God.</p> <p>This sermon examines the building of the first city by Cain and challenges Christians to look forward to a greater city—the city of God.</p> This sermon examines the building of the first city by Cain and challenges Christians to look forward to a greater city—the city of God.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3498 4 860e4b5855b6a3fc1d107722ceea6b36 no The Beginning of Family Faith The Beginning Matthew Homan <p>Pastor Matt encourages families to build a faith legacy by contrasting Seth's line to Cain's.</p> <p>Pastor Matt encourages families to build a faith legacy by contrasting Seth's line to Cain's.</p> Pastor Matt encourages families to build a faith legacy by contrasting Seth's line to Cain's.

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3449 5 b21cedc7dd6708a786c075724c321378 no Give Us Barabbas (Part 1) The Gospel of John: That the World May Believe Matthew Homan <p>Pastor Matt teaches about three actions that Christians must undertake in order to fight against the world that would rather have Barabbas.</p> <p>Pastor Matt teaches about three actions that Christians must undertake in order to fight against the world that would rather have Barabbas.</p> Pastor Matt teaches about three actions that Christians must undertake in order to fight against the world that would rather have Barabbas.

]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2973 6 28f5a332b9fcc3626736ca73ce1483e5 no Friends The Gospel of John: That the World May Believe Matthew Homan <p>Jesus calls his disciples his friends. This sermon explores four ways to love our friends well, ultimately by pointing them to the Christian's greatest friend, Jesus.</p> <p>Jesus calls his disciples his friends. This sermon explores four ways to love our friends well, ultimately by pointing them to the Christian's greatest friend, Jesus.</p> Jesus calls his disciples his friends. This sermon explores four ways to love our friends well, ultimately by pointing them to the Christian's greatest friend, Jesus.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2969 7 c97cf566c1d04eeac1c2dd3503294c11 no The Vine, the Vinedresser, and You (Part 2) The Gospel of John: That the World May Believe Matthew Homan <p>The rest of the sermon based on John 15:1-11 gives two more results of abiding in the vine of Jesus Christ. First, those who abide in Jesus will have their desires transformed to align with God's will, meaning their prayers will reflect sanctified desires that advance His mission. Lastly, joy is the ultimate result of this abiding relationship, as Jesus imparts His own joy to believers both now and into eternity.</p> <p>The rest of the sermon based on John 15:1-11 gives two more results of abiding in the vine of Jesus Christ. First, those who abide in Jesus will have their desires transformed to align with God's will, meaning their prayers will reflect sanctified desires that advance His mission. Lastly, joy is the ultimate result of this abiding relationship, as Jesus imparts His own joy to believers both now and into eternity.</p> The rest of the sermon based on John 15:1-11 gives two more results of abiding in the vine of Jesus Christ. First, those who abide in Jesus will have their desires transformed to align with God's will, meaning their prayers will reflect sanctified desires that advance His mission. Lastly, joy is the ultimate result of this abiding relationship, as Jesus imparts His own joy to believers both now and into eternity.

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2149 8 298c46c17273c9e3ebd98dcf2a746e0b no The Vine, the Vinedresser, and You (Part 1) The Gospel of John: That the World May Believe Matthew Homan <p>This sermon only got through the first sermon point: those who abide in Jesus, the true vine, will bear spiritual fruit. This fruit manifests as good works, including repentance, obedience, and a transformed life. The professing Christian that does not bear fruit ought to examine to see if he is truly saved.</p> <p>This sermon only got through the first sermon point: those who abide in Jesus, the true vine, will bear spiritual fruit. This fruit manifests as good works, including repentance, obedience, and a transformed life. The professing Christian that does not bear fruit ought to examine to see if he is truly saved.</p> This sermon only got through the first sermon point: those who abide in Jesus, the true vine, will bear spiritual fruit. This fruit manifests as good works, including repentance, obedience, and a transformed life. The professing Christian that does not bear fruit ought to examine to see if he is truly saved.

]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2992 9 c3f61735f54d29b47e45bfcd43fd81d1 no The Work Must Go On! The Gospel of John: That the World May Believe Matthew Homan <p>Though Jesus will soon ascend to heaven, his work must continue through his disciples and today's Christians as we pray in the name of Jesus, obey his commandments, and rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance and empowerment. Just as a business must carry on after its founder steps away, the ministry of Jesus advances through believers who trust in his promises and labor for his kingdom until his return.</p> <p>Though Jesus will soon ascend to heaven, his work must continue through his disciples and today's Christians as we pray in the name of Jesus, obey his commandments, and rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance and empowerment. Just as a business must carry on after its founder steps away, the ministry of Jesus advances through believers who trust in his promises and labor for his kingdom until his return.</p> Though Jesus will soon ascend to heaven, his work must continue through his disciples and today's Christians as we pray in the name of Jesus, obey his commandments, and rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance and empowerment. Just as a business must carry on after its founder steps away, the ministry of Jesus advances through believers who trust in his promises and labor for his kingdom until his return.

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3270 10 1dc40360e868626cfdb4f8be2c37cd11 no Comfort for a Troubled Bride The Gospel of John: That the World May Believe Matthew Homan <p>In this sermon, Pastor Matt preaches about how Jesus comforts His troubled disciples by assuring them that He has prepared a place for them in the Father’s house, using the imagery of a bridegroom returning for his bride to emphasize the intimacy and permanence of their communion with God. He also declares that He alone is the way, the truth, and the life—offering exclusive access to the Father.</p> <p>In this sermon, Pastor Matt preaches about how Jesus comforts His troubled disciples by assuring them that He has prepared a place for them in the Father’s house, using the imagery of a bridegroom returning for his bride to emphasize the intimacy and permanence of their communion with God. He also declares that He alone is the way, the truth, and the life—offering exclusive access to the Father.</p> In this sermon, Pastor Matt preaches about how Jesus comforts His troubled disciples by assuring them that He has prepared a place for them in the Father’s house, using the imagery of a bridegroom returning for his bride to emphasize the intimacy and permanence of their communion with God. He also declares that He alone is the way, the truth, and the life—offering exclusive access to the Father.

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2160 11 92e1f3061ef772263f22cb9978767d54 no Unsuitable, But Privileged The Gospel of John: That the World May Believe Matthew Homan <p>Though we are unworthy and unsuitable to bear the cross of Christ, Jesus alone was qualified to suffer for our sins, offering us the privilege of following Him in faith and sacrifice. Despite Peter’s impending denial, Christ’s foreknowledge and love demonstrate that salvation is given not to the deserving, but to sinners who repent and embrace His grace.</p> <p>Though we are unworthy and unsuitable to bear the cross of Christ, Jesus alone was qualified to suffer for our sins, offering us the privilege of following Him in faith and sacrifice. Despite Peter’s impending denial, Christ’s foreknowledge and love demonstrate that salvation is given not to the deserving, but to sinners who repent and embrace His grace.</p> Though we are unworthy and unsuitable to bear the cross of Christ, Jesus alone was qualified to suffer for our sins, offering us the privilege of following Him in faith and sacrifice. Despite Peter’s impending denial, Christ’s foreknowledge and love demonstrate that salvation is given not to the deserving, but to sinners who repent and embrace His grace.

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2554 12 06c01b4c3fb21c19b608728a9e01b43a no After Christmas Stand Alone Matthew Homan <p>Mary, did she know? This sermon reflects on the prophecy of Simeon to Mary, emphasizing that Jesus' birth brought both joy and division, revealing the true hearts of people. While Mary treasured the wonder of Christmas, she was also warned that Jesus' life would bring her agony. </p> <p>Mary, did she know? This sermon reflects on the prophecy of Simeon to Mary, emphasizing that Jesus' birth brought both joy and division, revealing the true hearts of people. While Mary treasured the wonder of Christmas, she was also warned that Jesus' life would bring her agony. </p> Mary, did she know? This sermon reflects on the prophecy of Simeon to Mary, emphasizing that Jesus' birth brought both joy and division, revealing the true hearts of people. While Mary treasured the wonder of Christmas, she was also warned that Jesus' life would bring her agony.

]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2440 13 8cad374addf1a43925dec903f8874479 no As the Bible Has Told Us The Gospel of John: That the World May Believe Matthew Homan <p>Pastor Matt presents Jesus' final public appeal in John 12:44-50, urging belief in Him as the Light sent by the Father to save humanity from eternal darkness and judgment. It challenges listeners to respond with genuine faith and obedience, prioritizing love for Jesus above worldly comforts, as this faith leads to eternal life as the Bible has promised.</p><p><br></p><p>**Note: Due to technical difficulties, the last half of the sermon is not on the video or audio. You can however read the entire sermon from the notes provided.**</p> <p>Pastor Matt presents Jesus' final public appeal in John 12:44-50, urging belief in Him as the Light sent by the Father to save humanity from eternal darkness and judgment. It challenges listeners to respond with genuine faith and obedience, prioritizing love for Jesus above worldly comforts, as this faith leads to eternal life as the Bible has promised.</p><p><br></p><p>**Note: Due to technical difficulties, the last half of the sermon is not on the video or audio. You can however read the entire sermon from the notes provided.**</p> Pastor Matt presents Jesus' final public appeal in John 12:44-50, urging belief in Him as the Light sent by the Father to save humanity from eternal darkness and judgment. It challenges listeners to respond with genuine faith and obedience, prioritizing love for Jesus above worldly comforts, as this faith leads to eternal life as the Bible has promised.


**Note: Due to technical difficulties, the last half of the sermon is not on the video or audio. You can however read the entire sermon from the notes provided.**

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1432 14 8a649b1128be231f00d8f607204145dc no The One and Only Jesus on that One and Only Cross The Gospel of John: That the World May Believe Matthew Homan <p>This sermon emphasizes the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and the cross, portraying it as a means of God's infinite glory, absolute deliverance, and covenant love. It challenges listeners to recognize Jesus as the one and only Savior who offers forgiveness and eternal life, urging them to respond with repentance, faith, and love for others.</p> <p>This sermon emphasizes the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and the cross, portraying it as a means of God's infinite glory, absolute deliverance, and covenant love. It challenges listeners to recognize Jesus as the one and only Savior who offers forgiveness and eternal life, urging them to respond with repentance, faith, and love for others.</p> This sermon emphasizes the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and the cross, portraying it as a means of God's infinite glory, absolute deliverance, and covenant love. It challenges listeners to recognize Jesus as the one and only Savior who offers forgiveness and eternal life, urging them to respond with repentance, faith, and love for others.

]]> Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2724 15 643eb5031223838837b52112fcfd6cc1 no Happy Birthday Christian Stand Alone Matthew Homan <p>After the "Happy Birthday Jesus" children's play, Pastor Matt talked about the actual birth date of Jesus and asked the congregation if they had a spiritual birthday.</p> <p>After the "Happy Birthday Jesus" children's play, Pastor Matt talked about the actual birth date of Jesus and asked the congregation if they had a spiritual birthday.</p> After the "Happy Birthday Jesus" children's play, Pastor Matt talked about the actual birth date of Jesus and asked the congregation if they had a spiritual birthday.

]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1939 16 2cfbd934e641074593c29fcd4bd95b2e no When God's Things Become god Things Stand Alone Matthew Kelly <p>Matthew Kelly, a member of Eureka Baptist, warns against worshiping the blessings that God has given to us. He teaches how King Hezekiah broke the brazen serpent because it had become an idol.</p> <p>Matthew Kelly, a member of Eureka Baptist, warns against worshiping the blessings that God has given to us. He teaches how King Hezekiah broke the brazen serpent because it had become an idol.</p> Matthew Kelly, a member of Eureka Baptist, warns against worshiping the blessings that God has given to us. He teaches how King Hezekiah broke the brazen serpent because it had become an idol.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2272 17 71ec457c8931c4a498f848ea8b5fbb74 no Judas Is Coming The Gospel of John: That the World May Believe Matthew Homan <p>This sermon examines Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus in John 13:18-30, highlighting how Jesus prepares His followers for betrayal and spiritual opposition. Christians are called to stay faithful and prayerful, trusting in Jesus' ultimate victory over sin, betrayal, and spiritual darkness in the New Earth.</p> <p>This sermon examines Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus in John 13:18-30, highlighting how Jesus prepares His followers for betrayal and spiritual opposition. Christians are called to stay faithful and prayerful, trusting in Jesus' ultimate victory over sin, betrayal, and spiritual darkness in the New Earth.</p> This sermon examines Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus in John 13:18-30, highlighting how Jesus prepares His followers for betrayal and spiritual opposition. Christians are called to stay faithful and prayerful, trusting in Jesus' ultimate victory over sin, betrayal, and spiritual darkness in the New Earth.

]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3075 18 95c919e5c47b3279dcbef39724d0a4d9 no Serving to the End The Gospel of John: That the World May Believe Matthew Homan <p>This sermon explores Jesus' act of washing the disciples' feet as a profound display of servanthood that foreshadows His ultimate sacrifice on the cross. Jesus' example calls believers to humility and sacrificial service, mirroring His love "to the end."</p> <p>This sermon explores Jesus' act of washing the disciples' feet as a profound display of servanthood that foreshadows His ultimate sacrifice on the cross. Jesus' example calls believers to humility and sacrificial service, mirroring His love "to the end."</p> This sermon explores Jesus' act of washing the disciples' feet as a profound display of servanthood that foreshadows His ultimate sacrifice on the cross. Jesus' example calls believers to humility and sacrificial service, mirroring His love "to the end."

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3017 19 aec197fde77435dc20ccd98f0aeb5695 no Lest Darkness Overtake You The Gospel of John: That the World May Believe Matthew Homan <p>Jesus removes himself from the people of Israel. We work through a difficult text about God hardening the hearts of those who have persistently rejected him and we consider if our hearts are hardened towards Jesus.</p> <p>Jesus removes himself from the people of Israel. We work through a difficult text about God hardening the hearts of those who have persistently rejected him and we consider if our hearts are hardened towards Jesus.</p> Jesus removes himself from the people of Israel. We work through a difficult text about God hardening the hearts of those who have persistently rejected him and we consider if our hearts are hardened towards Jesus.

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3113 20 0ac6fb1fdd81ce2b728effd5f0cd095a no The Cross He Endured (Part 2) The Gospel of John: That the World May Believe Matthew Homan <p>In Part 2, Jesus teaches us about the dignity of taking up our crosses, the defeat of Satan when we take up our crosses, and the foolishness of the cross to those who are in darkness. As we see Jesus endure towards the cross, we are challenged to endure.</p> <p>In Part 2, Jesus teaches us about the dignity of taking up our crosses, the defeat of Satan when we take up our crosses, and the foolishness of the cross to those who are in darkness. As we see Jesus endure towards the cross, we are challenged to endure.</p> In Part 2, Jesus teaches us about the dignity of taking up our crosses, the defeat of Satan when we take up our crosses, and the foolishness of the cross to those who are in darkness. As we see Jesus endure towards the cross, we are challenged to endure.

]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2979 21 07052f435fa4ba3467309c470b2b6056 no The Cross He Endured (Part 1) The Gospel of John: That the World May Believe Matthew Homan <p>In Part 1, Pastor Matt preaches through the distress of the cross. Even Jesus had a troubled spirit. Therefore there is such thing as a righteous distress and an unrighteous distress. The Christian is called to emulate Jesus in the midst of fear as he takes up his own cross.</p> <p>In Part 1, Pastor Matt preaches through the distress of the cross. Even Jesus had a troubled spirit. Therefore there is such thing as a righteous distress and an unrighteous distress. The Christian is called to emulate Jesus in the midst of fear as he takes up his own cross.</p> In Part 1, Pastor Matt preaches through the distress of the cross. Even Jesus had a troubled spirit. Therefore there is such thing as a righteous distress and an unrighteous distress. The Christian is called to emulate Jesus in the midst of fear as he takes up his own cross.

]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2841 22 5f64127f2ade953b73f55a8eedba0594 no The Hour of Hatred Has Come The Gospel of John: That the World May Believe Matthew Homan <p>This passage expands on the famous verse John 3:16 to further define Christian belief as a hatred, as a sacrifice of ourselves in order to follow Jesus.</p> <p>This passage expands on the famous verse John 3:16 to further define Christian belief as a hatred, as a sacrifice of ourselves in order to follow Jesus.</p> This passage expands on the famous verse John 3:16 to further define Christian belief as a hatred, as a sacrifice of ourselves in order to follow Jesus.

]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2873 23 620847c4c865266b5b241ca64339ef35 no The Misunderstood Entry The Gospel of John: That the World May Believe Matthew Homan <p>The crowds and even Jesus' disciples misunderstood His entry into Jerusalem. Instead of being a political savior, Jesus came humbly on a donkey to conquer sin and death through the cross. This sermon warns us not to misunderstand Jesus.</p> <p>The crowds and even Jesus' disciples misunderstood His entry into Jerusalem. Instead of being a political savior, Jesus came humbly on a donkey to conquer sin and death through the cross. This sermon warns us not to misunderstand Jesus.</p> The crowds and even Jesus' disciples misunderstood His entry into Jerusalem. Instead of being a political savior, Jesus came humbly on a donkey to conquer sin and death through the cross. This sermon warns us not to misunderstand Jesus.

]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1998 24 968a6a8e8cf0bdb1ecccb01a2900b18e no God's Plan and People's Plotting The Gospel of John: That the World May Believe Matthew Homan <p>God’s sovereignty and our human responsibilities are mysterious friends in Scripture. These two seemingly contradictory realities are presented in this sermon through the reaction that the leaders have to Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.</p> <p>God’s sovereignty and our human responsibilities are mysterious friends in Scripture. These two seemingly contradictory realities are presented in this sermon through the reaction that the leaders have to Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.</p> God’s sovereignty and our human responsibilities are mysterious friends in Scripture. These two seemingly contradictory realities are presented in this sermon through the reaction that the leaders have to Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.

]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2655 25 421a53bc2c2f204a4ecef5e471866512 no Discouraged Pastors Stand Alone Matthew Homan <p>Pastors need encouragement in Guatemala. Pastors need encouragement here.</p> <p>Pastors need encouragement in Guatemala. Pastors need encouragement here.</p> Pastors need encouragement in Guatemala. Pastors need encouragement here.

]]> Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2252 26 475cf18bb226376b0854924e85acf124 no A Little Church Stand Alone Matthew Homan <p>Parents are given three instructions to develop the family as a little church.</p> <p>Parents are given three instructions to develop the family as a little church.</p> Parents are given three instructions to develop the family as a little church.

]]> Sun, 12 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2851 27 5de2f88e99b2dce6fa0c9ebe70aaf702 no Why the Bylaws Encourage Christian Conciliation Constitution & Bylaws Matthew Homan <p>The proposed Constitution & Bylaws encourages our church members to pursue Christian conciliation. In this sermon we glean three principles concerning conflict between church members.</p> <p>The proposed Constitution & Bylaws encourages our church members to pursue Christian conciliation. In this sermon we glean three principles concerning conflict between church members.</p> The proposed Constitution & Bylaws encourages our church members to pursue Christian conciliation. In this sermon we glean three principles concerning conflict between church members.

]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3173 28 fca34036aeb40581adbba95523190e5c no