Sermons from May 2024

Luke 17:20-21 Experiencing Freedom Over Darkness (Series) What is the kingdom of God and does it take place in our eternal future, or is it a present reality to experience now? Psalms 103:19 “The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.” The Kingdom of God means that God’s reign and rule governs all things. Luke 17:20-21 “Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The coming…

Luke 15:11-32 Experiencing Freedom Over Darkness (Series) Luke 15:11-16 (11-12) “Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.” Rebellion: The son broke off relationship with his family and went far away. When the younger son asked for his share of the estate, he was saying to his father, “I wish you were dead!” We are always…

Social Media Monsters Galatians 5:13-20 Experiencing Freedom Over Darkness (Series) Galatians 5:13-14 13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Leviticus 19:18) First century Judaizers believed Paul’s doctrine of grace was dangerous! They said it replaced Law with license. They misunderstood Paul’s teaching…

James 4:1-7 Experience Victory Over Darkness (Series) What causes fights and arguments between believers? We are at war with ourselves. James 4:1 “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?” The essence of sin is selfishness. James 4:2-3 “You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God.…

Hebrews 9:12 Experience Victory Over Darkness (Series) Redemption describes Jesus work on the cross. It is expressed by 5 Greek words with different points of emphasis. 1)Redemption: Apolytrosis (Luke 19:1-10) To release from bondage upon payment of ransom. Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” 2)Redeem: Exagorazo (Revelation 5:1-9) To buy or take out of the market (Slave market). Revelation 5:9 “‘And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to…