In this sermon series we look at a different book of the Bible each week, and we focus on the main point. Every book gives us insight into our King and helps advance the story of God’s Kingdom. Our hope is that we are captivated by the unfolding of God’s story as we come to know the King and live faithfully in anticipation of His coming Kingdom.
Peter writes this second letter knowing he is facing death. He warns about people who claim Christ will not return, and he encourages us to be ready for the coming kingdom.
Hebrews is a powerful book that emphasizes the superiority of Jesus. We discover why Jesus is greater and why this motivates us to persevere to the end.
Jan 28, 2024Relationships and the Kingdom – Philemon
Titus 1:1-4
Paul’s short letter to Titus encourages the churches in Crete to grow in godliness. We discover how and why to pursue good works. We consider the relationship between godliness and the Gospel.
In this final sermon in our series through Mark, we focus on the resurrection of Jesus. We talk about the ending of Mark’s Gospel and what this reveals about our resurrected King.
In this final sermon in our series through Mark, we focus on the resurrection of Jesus. We talk about the ending of Mark’s Gospel and what this reveals about our resurrected King.
Mark 15:21-32
In this sermon we focus on Jesus’ death on the cross. We consider the historical reality and the meaning of this event that is central to the Christian faith.
Mark 14:12-25
We look at the last supper Jesus ate with His disciples, often referred to as the Lord’s Supper. We talk about how this meal points us to the past, to the present, and to the future.
In this passage, we have an example to avoid and an example to follow. We are encouraged to give everything for Jesus since He has given everything for us.
Acts 18:1-11
In this sermon we focus on Paul’s time in Corinth. We discover several important lessons for how the Christian faith can advance through us
Acts 18:1-11
In this sermon we focus on Paul’s time in Corinth. We discover several important lessons for how the Christian faith can advance through us
In this sermon, we continue following in the steps of Paul through Greece. We discover several important lessons about experiencing opposition and the importance of God’s Word.
In this unique sermon, we begin to follow in the steps of Paul through Greece. We focus on his time in Philippi and we discover several keys for advancing the Christian faith.
In this series, we return to the psalms. We want and need to express ourselves. Especially during this unique season, people seem to have frustrations and anxieties. The psalms are God-inspired poetry that can help us express our emotions in a way that is honest and honoring to the Lord. We will look at these ancient psalms that contain timeless truth as we navigate these strange times.
Psalm 84 expresses a desire to return to God’s presence in the temple. We look at this psalm in its original context, and we discover how we should experience a similar desire for the new temple. We talk about how this desire is pointing us to something even deeper, a longing for Home.
In this psalm, we see we are created for God. We all have a deep desire for Him that we often ignore. We discover several keys for learning to desire God.
In this psalm, we are reminded God is King of all the earth. This truth brings us great joy and motivates us to make Him known as King so the whole world experiences His joy.
We are living in a challenging time as we experience the coronavirus and its impact on our world. During a season like this, we must learn to place ourselves under God’s Word and let Him speak to us and tell us what we need to hear. 1 Peter addresses God’s people who are experiencing challenges. The main message of this letter is to stand firm as sojourners because our hope is greater than this world. As we go through this book, we are encouraged to stand firm and remain faithful. We are reminded our hope is certain and this world is not our ultimate home. We are sojourners.
In this sermon, we are encouraged not to be surprised at the fiery trial. We talk about how we should think about suffering so we are equipped when it comes.
1 Peter 3:8-17
In this sermon, we discover one of our main purposes as sojourners is to represent Christ. We are called to represent Him to each other and to the world.
In this sermon, we discover what marriage looks like for sojourners who want to be faithful to God’s Word. A lot of this instruction goes against the message we hear from the world. We have to decide if we will place ourselves under the authority of God and His Word.
We often think of authority and submission in a negative way. In this sermon, we learn that God is our ultimate authority, and we obey God by submitting to authority He places over us.
In this sermon we discover God’s Word is a necessary resource for our journey as sojourners. We look at some of the characteristics of God’s Word that should encourage us. God’s Word is true and clear, living and enduring, and necessary for conversion and growth.
In this series, we have discovered God’s people are sojourners whose ultimate home is in heaven. We want to be faithful while we are passing through. In this sermon we discover that a faithful sojourner is hopeful, growing in holiness, and fearing.
Most Christians would probably say the ten commandments are a top priority, and many Christians would say it is important to continue to display of the commandments in public places such as courthouses. Sadly, we don’t see that same passion for actually learning and studying the commandments or teaching them to our children. In this series, we return to this foundational teaching as we look at a different command each Sunday.
In this sermon we look at the 10th commandment about coveting. We talk about how this text relates to the two great commands: loving God and loving others. During this time of experiencing the coronavirus and all its impact on our lives, we are reminded that our desires are not necessarily wrong but they can reveal a lot about us. We discover how to transform our desires so that we become content with Him no matter our circumstances.
In this sermon we look at the 10th commandment about coveting. We talk about how this text relates to the two great commands: loving God and loving others. During this time of experiencing the coronavirus and all its impact on our lives, we are reminded that our desires are not necessarily wrong but they can reveal a lot about us. We discover how to transform our desires so that we become content with Him no matter our circumstances.
Exodus 20:16
In this sermon, we discover God values the truth and so we should speak the truth. We talk about what it means to bear false witness and to speak the truth in love. We consider exceptions when we might be justified in speaking falsely. And we talk about how Jesus is the Truth and how He came to rescue us from deception so that we might testify to the Truth.
In this sermon we look at the 8th command: you shall not steal. We discover from Ephesians 4:28 a progression of the heart that is necessary for obeying this command. We are called to not steal, do good work, and give to others.
In this sermon we begin by looking at the biblical picture of marriage. This command to not commit adultery reveals God values the covenant relationship between a husband and a wife. We also discover the distorted view of marriage that exists because of sin. Finally, we talk about the big picture and how marriage ultimately points us to the gospel.
In this sermon, we focus on the 6th commandment, which prohibits murder. We talk about what this means and what this excludes such as capital punishment, war, and self-defense. We talk about special issues related to this command such as suicide, abortion, and euthanasia. We also consider how this commandment relates to Jesus and the gospel.
In this sermon, we talk about how the 5th commandment is for children and parents. We talk about how children can honor their parents and why parents are responsible for teaching their children to honor them. We also talk about how the ultimate goal of biblical parenting is for us to know God as our Father.
In this sermon, we look at the 4th command, “remember the sabbath.” We begin by considering the historical context and how this day of rest was a provision from God that was a sign of salvation. We also consider how Jesus and the New Testament authors address the sabbath law. Finally, we look at three different current views of the sabbath and we talk about how we should apply this command today.
In this sermon we look at the third commandment, which is about not taking the Lord’s name in vain. We discover what is behind the command or what it reveals that God wants us to value. We also talk about ways we break this command.
In this sermon we look at the second command which forbids the use of idols. We discover this command means we should not use idols to worship false gods and we should not use idols to worship the true God. We also talk about how Jesus is the image of the invisible God and how this relates to the second command.
In this sermon, we look at the first commandment which is foundational to the other nine. We discover several important truths about God: He is a speaking, active, exclusive, and gracious God. We also discover two extremes we should avoid when we think about the role of the law in the life of a Christian.
In this sermon we look at three responses from Mary as she learns about the birth of Jesus. We see her progression of faith, and we discover why we should follow her example.
In this sermon we focus on the fundamental belief that Jesus was born of a virgin. We talk about the miracle of the birth, the bigger picture of the birth, and the significance.
In this sermon we consider the wonderful mystery of the incarnation. The Bible teaches the Son of God is fully God and yet He also became a man. We consider what this means for us and why we should marvel at this great miracle.