Sermons from 2023 (Page 4)
The Heart of God – Faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness. Do you remember singing this as a child? I sure do. God’s faithfulness is one of his characteristics that is often underappreciated in many believers’ lives. After one has walked with God for some time though, it becomes one of the most appreciated traits of God. This Sunday we will once again look at the Heart of God and see how His faithfulness flows from His unchanging character.
The Heart of God – Compassion
A.W. Tozer said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” Why? Why would our thoughts of God be the most important thing about us? I believe it is because our view of God shapes our entire view of ourselves, others, and our world. God has many characteristics that help us understand Him. It is vital to every believer in Christ to understand who God is so that we can enjoy…
Because He Lives
Easter 2023 Jesus is Alive! No other truth in the world impacts us like this one. The resurrection of Jesus Christ changed the world and it continues to change lives every day. This Easter, we will learn how the resurrection of Jesus Christ changes how everyone does, or will see Jesus throughout eternity.
Sinners Like Us
1 Timothy 1:15-16 As we begin Passion Week this week, our hearts and minds are turned to our Savior’s passion for us and the world. Oftentimes we know WHAT motivated Jesus to come to earth, LOVE, but sometimes we minimize the reason WHY He had to come; to save sinners from the consequences of our sin. We don’t like to talk about sin in the modern church. It’s a bad word and one that will not bring the masses to…
Ears For Easter
Matthew 13:10-23 [No recording available] Jesus often said, “He who has ears, let him hear.” Well, I’m pretty sure most of His hearers had ears, but what He meant was that anyone who cared to tune in and listen with their heart, should do so. In a world pregnant with noise and distraction, it’s hard to have ears to hear. The still small voice of the Holy Spirit seems to need a megaphone today to get the attention of anyone. However,…
The True Grace Of God
1 Peter 5:12-14 Grace. A word that has so much meaning but is so misunderstood today. We will conclude our series through 1 Peter entitled: Alien Life Form: How to Live Life as an Alien, this Sunday. Peter concludes his letter with a challenge to all of us, to stand firm in the true grace of God. We have to understand grace in order to stand firm in it. So, this Sunday we will discover what true grace is and how it works…
Let’s Battle!
1 Peter 5:8-11 Whether we believe it or not. Whether we like it or not. We are in a battle for our lives. The spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places are at war with us as children of God. Their objective is to steal, kill, and destroy all God has planned for us. I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of seeing God’s people lose. I hate seeing the enemy steal, kill and destroy the lives of believers through his…
Danger is Lurking
1 Peter 5:8 Satan. At one time, a majority of Christians believed in the existence of a literal spiritual enemy called Satan. My, how times have changed! According to a 2009 Barna Research poll, “Four out of ten Christians (40%) strongly agreed that Satan “is not a living being but is a symbol of evil.” An additional two out of ten Christians (19%) said they “agree somewhat” with that perspective. Only a minority of Christians (26%) indicated that they believe Satan…
The Answer For Anxiety
1 Peter 5:6-7 According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “An estimated 31.1% of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder at some time in their lives.” I do not know about you, but I am in this 31.1% of American adults. Whether you would consider your anxiety a “disorder” or not, the truth is, everyone experiences what the Bible calls anxiety, worry, or cares. Jesus addressed the worries of this life and gave us His solution. Peter also addresses…
Shepherds, Sheep, and Submission
1 Peter 5:1-5 In everything God has designed there is order. Whether it’s the family structure, societies, or the church, God has a brilliant design for each in order to carry out His plan for the ages. How the church is structured and operating from that structure accurately ensures the proper function and effectiveness of the church. This Sunday, we will look at 1 Peter 5:1-5 and see how God has designed the church to function in order to carry out…
Eye on the Prize
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Life is a race we all run. The question followers of Jesus need to ask themselves each day is, “Am I running the race God set for me?” If we are not focused on running the race God set before us, we are still running, but we are running in vain. Thank God the race He set before us is not a sprint (I intentionally avoid running fast at my age), but a marathon. He has also…
Fires Of Faith
1 Peter 4:12-19 Suffering. It’s a part of everyone’s life. But how we view and respond to suffering can make all the difference when it comes to following Jesus in life. If we see our suffering as an unwanted inconvenience that must simply endure until life returns to “normal”, then our suffering will have no real value and life will lose its luster. However, if we view our suffering as a divine opportunity to transform our character and behavior, then we…