Dec 3, 2017
Life and Death
In this text we see four images that help us develop God’s perspective on life and death. The first image is an offering, and we learn we are called to live our lives as a sacrifice. The second image is a departure, and we are encouraged that there is life after death. The third image is a race, and we are called to keep running and endure to the end. The final image is a reward, and we are reminded that following Christ to the end is worth it!
 
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  • Dec 3, 2017Life and Death
    Dec 3, 2017
    Life and Death
    In this text we see four images that help us develop God’s perspective on life and death. The first image is an offering, and we learn we are called to live our lives as a sacrifice. The second image is a departure, and we are encouraged that there is life after death. The third image is a race, and we are called to keep running and endure to the end. The final image is a reward, and we are reminded that following Christ to the end is worth it!
     
  • Nov 26, 2017Truth
    Nov 26, 2017
    Truth
    2 Timothy 4:1-5
    In this sermon, we discover the problem is that we are naturally inclined to gravitate away from the truth toward error.  We talk about why this happens and what this downward process involves.  We also discover the solution to this problem.  We ask and answer the big questions about how to combat falsehood and darkness with truth and light. 
     
     
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  • Nov 19, 2017Enduring
    Nov 19, 2017
    Enduring
    In this passage and sermon we are called to endure. We have all started new projects or hobbies that we have eventually quit. We often have a similar temptation in our faith to slow down or even quit. We learn from this text several keys for enduring the race set before us.
     
     
     
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  • Nov 12, 2017Evil
    Nov 12, 2017
    Evil
    Evil is a term that has become less popular because it is a theological term that implies moral absolutes. In this sermon, we learn a biblical perspective of evil. We discover that evil is often subtle and quick to spread. We talk about the root of evil, the marks of evil, the response to evil, and the limits of evil.
     
     
  • Oct 29, 2017Grace Alone – Christ Alone – Faith Alone
    Oct 29, 2017
    Grace Alone – Christ Alone – Faith Alone
    Series: Specials
    Ephesians 2:1-10
    This year we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.  The greatest contribution of this movement was that God’s people returned to God’s Word and therefore the gospel.  In this sermon from Ephesians 2:1-10, we focus on the material issue of the Reformation: how a person becomes right with God.  We are reminded that we are saved by God’s grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.
  • Oct 22, 2017Thinking
    Oct 22, 2017
    Thinking
    In this sermon, we talk about right thinking. Unfortunately, many people believe we have to ignore rationality and logic in order to have faith. But God has given us a mind and we are supposed to use it as we love God with our mind. We look at the call to right thinking, the importance of right thinking, and practical steps we can take to develop a Christian mind.
     
     
  • Oct 15, 2017Suffering
    Oct 15, 2017
    Suffering
    One of the major themes of this letter is suffering. We are exposed to many unhealthy perspectives of suffering. Some say suffering is just an illusion. Some say if we are righteous and faithful then God won’t allow us to suffer. Some say God can’t be good since there is so much suffering. Some try to ignore suffering by self-medicating. We discover from God’s Word how we should think about suffering and why our present suffering shouldn’t drive us to despair.
     
     
  • Oct 1, 2017Commitment
    Oct 1, 2017
    Commitment
    In 2 Timothy 2:1-7, Paul encourages Timothy to stand strong and be committed to the gospel ministry. He uses the image of a soldier, athlete, and farmer to help illustrate what faithful ministry involves. We learn that commitment is difficult, necessary, and rewarding. Following Jesus often involves traveling a difficult road, but the road is worth it because it leads to life.
     
     
  • Sep 24, 2017Gospel
    Sep 24, 2017
    Gospel
    In this sermon we learn there is both an offensive and defensive aspect to the gospel and to gospel ministry. We are called to advance the gospel using the pattern of sound words we have been given. We are also called to defend the gospel, which means being willing to state explicitly what the gospel is and what the gospel is not. We discover that advancing and defending the gospel begins in our own hearts and homes before we can faithfully do this work in our community and world.
     
     
  • Sep 17, 2017Shame
    Sep 17, 2017
    Shame
    The main theme of this passage is shame. Paul tells Timothy that he is not ashamed and he calls on Timothy to join him in fighting against shame. We learn why we experience shame and we discover how to not be ashamed of Jesus. We also learn several important lessons for developing a biblical perspective on shame.