Sermons from 2017 (Page 3)

Sermons from 2017 (Page 3)

Faith that is Built to Last

What strong foundation can we build our faith on to withstand the pressures of life? Faith doesn’t have to be fragile Faith has proof ‭‭John‬ ‭9:1-41‬ The people assumed his blindness was a consequence of someone’s sin. Jesus says no it was not. Evidence: V3-6 Jesus said he was born blind so the evidence of God’s power could be seen in this world. Don’t focus on the why but the what. Believe in the evidence that God has already shown…

That I May Know Him

That I may know Him! ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭3:7-21‬ ‭ESV‬‬ Paul in writing this letter recognizes that being a Christian is not the end of the journey but the beginning. What does it mean to know God? Know that the flesh will disappoint you at some point so we should have no confidence in it Our journey to know Christ must be more than intellectual. Ex. Difference between knowing Oprah and knowing who she is. Paul came to know Christ as he…

Transformation

Living as a transforming presence shouldn’t be as hard as we pretend. The church positions itself sometimes as managers of the world’s sin. We seek to separate ourselves as far as possible from it. The local church cannot transform anything it is unwilling to touch. “Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who turn to God, but should write to them to abstain from the things polluted by idols, and from sexual immorality, and…

Do you have hope?

Matt 4:23 Matt 5:1 They believed He was the one that could make things better. There is an expectation on me because I am a believer. ….when He sat down, his disciples came to Him. And, he began to teach them. The sermon on the mount is not for everyone. But, even in the crowd of people God wanted to make sure He was talking to the sheep (those called by him). God is speaking to us. Not just leaders.…

The Way of Wisdom

Decisions Sermon Series Proverbs 2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom, from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; 1. Search the scriptures The goal is to seek guidance from, and alignment with God’s word. Psalms 119:9-11 With my whole heart I seek you I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. 2. Seek wise counsel. 3. Pray. 4. Make a decision 1 Corinthians 10:30

God’s Will

What is meant by the phrase God’s will? Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong to the Lord or God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law. God’s unknown plan that determines everything that happens in the universe. God’s desired or moral will. Romans 2:18 And know his will and approve what is excellent, because you are instructed from the law. God’s revealed commands…

Decision Series: What is God’s Will and How Do I Discover It?

Judges 6:36-40 Questions we ask: What should be my college major? Should I take this job? Is this house the right investment? Should I marry him/her? What direction should I take in life? We make many decision each day without thinking, but other decisions can paralyze us. We all wrestle with whether God ahas a specifically detailed, step by step plan for our lives, and how we discover that plan. Reasons we wrestle with making decisions. 1. We want to…

Mother’s Day 2017

Foundation Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28 Pastor shares 3 simple points from Hannah’s story. found in 1 Samuel 1:1-28. This sermon reminds us that people are created in His image, so every time we look at the unique characteristics that define mothers, we see a glimpse of God. 1. Hannah understood that children are a gift from God. 2. God controls the events of our children’s lives. 3. Children are a gift to God.

Faith & Works

God doesn’t want useless faith: Faith & Works Foundation Scripture:  James 2:14-26 We are not saved by faith alone.  We need faith and works. Words don’t gain our redemption Faith leads believers to perform good works.