Serve & Impact
In this sermon, we continue focusing on our mission statement. We look at Acts and see the first church valued serving each other and they were committed to making an impact for Christ. We talk about growing as disciples who serve and impact.
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- Aug 18, 2019Serve & ImpactServe & ImpactIn this sermon, we continue focusing on our mission statement. We look at Acts and see the first church valued serving each other and they were committed to making an impact for Christ. We talk about growing as disciples who serve and impact.
- Aug 11, 2019Making Disciples who Worship & ConnectMaking Disciples who Worship & ConnectIn this sermon, we return to our church’s mission statement: “making disciples who worship, connect, serve, and impact.” We look at several key passages from Colossians and talk about why we are committed to making disciples and how worship and connecting are key aspects of growing in Christ.
- Aug 4, 2019The TalentsThe TalentsIn this parable, Jesus tells a story about a master who entrusted his servants and expected them to work hard and make a profit with what he gave them. We discover God expects us to serve Him faithfully and we will give an account for all we have been given.
- Jul 28, 201911th Hour Workers11th Hour WorkersIn this parable, we discover God’s Kingdom is different from the way our world usually works. We are reminded we should be grateful because we can identify with the 11th hour workers. When we realize we have experienced God’s grace, we begin to have a different perspective.
- Jul 21, 2019Unforgiving ServantUnforgiving Servant
In this sermon we learn that people who have been shown mercy will show mercy to others. We discover why we should forgive and how to get motivated to forgive. We also address some difficult and practical questions related to forgiveness.
- Jul 14, 2019Wheat and WeedsWheat and WeedsAs we explore the parable of the wheat and the weeds, we discover several life principles for navigating this world. We learn God’s good world has been corrupted, God is in control but allows evil, and He triumphs in the end.
- Jun 23, 2019Four SoilsFour SoilsMatthew 13:1-23 In this parable, we discover four types of soil that represent four ways people respond to the message of Jesus. We learn there are multiple ways to reject Jesus, and we are encouraged to keep hearing, believing, and bearing fruit.
- Jun 16, 2019LostLostLuke 15:11-32 In this sermon, we look at the parable of the prodigal son. We discover there are two ways to be lost. The first way is obvious and is represented by the younger son. The second way to be lost is more subtle, and we discover this is what the parable is about.
- Jun 9, 2019The Rich FoolThe Rich FoolIn this parable, Jesus addresses money and wealth. We often don’t think of ourselves as wealthy, but we have far more than most people. We learn what it means to be rich toward God.
- Jun 2, 2019The Great BanquetThe Great BanquetIn this sermon we are reminded about the great banquet that will take place when Christ returns. We learn from those who reject the invitation and from those who accept the invitation. We also discover something important about the Host of the celebration.
- May 26, 2019The Rich Man & LazarusThe Rich Man & LazarusIn this parable, we discover two themes. The first one involves a great reversal. Those who are rich toward themselves and not rich toward God will have nothing in the end but misery. This reversal sets the stage for the main point, which is the sufficiency of God’s Word. We discover why God’s Word is all we really need.
- May 12, 2019MalachiMalachiIn this final sermon from the Minor Prophets, we look at Malachi and hear his warning against complacency. We learn about several red flags, or warning signs, that help reveal if we have become complacent. Also, we learn what to do if we have become complacent.
- May 5, 2019HaggaiHaggaiHaggai encourages God’s people to rebuild the temple and prioritize the Lord’s ministry. We are reminded that we are all called to be involved in ministry, and we discover some timeless principles for getting involved in the Lord’s work.
- Apr 28, 2019ZephaniahZephaniahIn this sermon we learn that God is both severe and kind. Even though we see both of these attributes of God throughout the Bible, we rarely think about how they relate. We are encouraged to consider both so that we experience the kindness of God and avoid His severity.
- Apr 21, 20193 Responses to the Resurrection3 Responses to the ResurrectionIn this sermon, we look at three common responses to the resurrection that we see from people in John 20 and we continue to see from people today. We interact with the person who is skeptical, the person who believes superficially, and the person who is shocked. We discover why we should believe in the resurrection and why this event is central to our faith.Recommended Books:
- Apr 14, 2019ZechariahZechariahIn this unique sermon, we look at several verses from Zechariah where he speaks about a coming Messiah King. We also look at several texts from the New Testament and we see how the passages from Zechariah are fulfilled by Jesus. We are encouraged as we see the consistency of God’s Word and the significance of the last week of Jesus’ life before his death and resurrection.
- Apr 7, 2019HabakkukHabakkukHabakkukIn this sermon we discover several key lessons about what to do when life is tough. We learn we can (and should) go to God with honesty even though His responses might not be easy. We also learn God’s people live by faith (2:4). We discover what this looks like and why this significant verse in Habakkuk is quoted three times in the New Testament.
- Mar 31, 2019NahumNahumWe learn from this sermon how to think about evil and how to live in the world that is marked by evil. We talk about how Christianity provides the most satisfying explanation to this problem. We discover God will one day put an end to evil, and we talk about how this will be bad news for many and good news for those who respond correctly.
- Mar 25, 2019MicahMicahMicah The gospel is the message of the Bible and it includes four important elements: God, man, Christ, and response. We discover all four themes in the book of Micah, and we are encouraged to respond to the gospel with authentic faith.
- Mar 17, 2019JonahJonahJonahOf all the prophets, we are probably most familiar with Jonah. We like this book because it is a fascinating story, but our familiarity can prevent us from hearing the message. We learn God wants His people to make Him known. We discover several reasons why we don’t and why we should.
