Sermons (Page 4)

Sermons (Page 4)

The Gospel Works Uniquely

The Gospel Works Uniquely 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Spiritual Warfare: Love Is A Battlefield (Series) Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. A Christians role is not to try and destroy the worlds arguments with counter-arguments. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary,…

Engaging In A Different Battle

2 Corinthians 10:1-4 Paul’s teaching was being undermined. He remembered who his battles were with and how to engage in a way that brought blessings. Even though we walk or live in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you— I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away! 2 I beg you that when I come I may…

Easter

My Lord and My God John 20:1-9, 19-31 John 20:1-2 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2 So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!”We all connect with Jesus…

Disaster or Victory?

Disaster Or Victory? John 12:12-26 The King of Kings (Easter Series) John 12:12-15 12 The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! ” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the king of Israel!” 14 Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, as it is written:…

Our Suffering Savior

Our Suffering Savior Looking backwards to look forwards.   Psalm 22 13-27 13 Your ways, God, are holy. What god is as great as our God? 14 You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples. 15 With your mighty arm you redeemed your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. We follow a holy and powerful God. 16 The waters saw you, God, the waters saw you and writhed; the very depths were convulsed.…

Dealing with Doubt

Dealing with Doubt Psalm 77 Psalms: Being Honest with God (Series) 1 I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. 2 When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands, and I would not be comforted. 3 I remembered you, God, and I groaned; I meditated, and my spirit grew faint. 4 You kept my eyes from closing; I was too troubled to speak. 5 I…

Overcoming Rejection

Psalm 139 Psalms: Being Honest with God (New Series) We don’t have to be bound to our circumstances. We know what David was going through when he wrote this Psalm. (2 Samuel 15) David was forced to flee into the Judean wilderness with his family and lose his kingdom. Psalm 23 1The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides…

The Blessing of worship

Psalm 95 Psalms: Being Honest with God (New Series) An Identity Crisis Psalms: Being Honest With God (Series) 1 You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. 5 You hem me in behind…

An Identity Crisis

An Identity Crisis Psalm 139 Psalms: Being Honest With God (Series) 1 You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. 5 You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand…

The Realities of life

The Realities Of Life Psalm 90 Psalms: Being Honest With God (Series) Psalm 90:1-2 1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. 2 Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. A declaration of God’s greatness. Notice the order of the events. God always was and always is. Psalm 90:3-6 3 You turn people back to dust, saying, “Return to dust, you mortals.” 4 A thousand…

The Power of Confession

The Power Of ConfessionPsalm 73Psalms: Being Honest With God (Series) Psalm 73:1-31Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.2But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lostmy foothold. 3For I envied the arrogant when I saw theprosperity of the wicked. The seeming contradiction between God is good to thosewho are pure in heart and what we actually experience. Psalm 73:4-9They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong.5They are free…

A Better Path

A Better Path Hebrews 13:1-21 Hebrews: Where Belief And Actions Connect (Series) Hebrews 13:1-3 Believers are called to be in touch with the world. Hebrews 13:4-6We need to be aware of life’s dangers. Hebrews 13:7-8,17We serve a God of order not chaos. Hebrews 13:9-12Don’t follow deceptive philosophies and teachings. Hebrews 13:13-19We are called to a sacrifice of service. Hebrews 13:20-21We follow the God of mental health.

Keep On Keeping On

Hebrews 12:3-29 Hebrews: Where Belief And Actions Connect (Series)Hebrews 12:3-8The Christian life never promises to be easy. Hebrews 12:9-12God’s love is exactly what we need. Hebrews 12:12-17Trials make possible a new kind of living. Hebrews 12:18-24We are motivated by fullness not fear. Hebrews 12:25-29False securities will leave a path of destruction.

Experiencing Faith

Experiencing Faith Hebrews 11:8-12:2 Hebrews: Where Belief And Actions Connect (Series) Hebrews 11:8-10 Faith is doing something now, in view of the future. Faith is not passive, it’s dynamic. Faith gladly sacrifices present advantages in order to gain the future. Hebrews 11:11-12 Faith dares impossible situations. Hebrews 11:13-16 Faith perseveres. Hebrews 11:17– 40 Godly examples of real faith. Hebrews 12:1-2 We are called let go of every sin that hinders our faith and focus on Christ.