Sermons
The Gospel Means a Living Hope
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12 May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you. Psalm 33:22 Introduction I hope for a lot of things. I hope we have a safe flight and I make it home. I hope the plumber doesn’t bankrupt me when he fixes my sick AC at...
The Gospel Means Connecting
Scripture: John 15:1-17 Introduction The Gospel means “good news” and the good news is meant to be shared. At the very root of the creation of the universe is a relationship, a connection. From the very beginning, the Creator God is a nucleus of Father, Son, and Holy...
The Gospel Means Letting Go
Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-28 Introduction The Gospel means “good news” and the good news is: “forgiveness is achievable.” That means you don’t have to go around thinking you are doomed to despair anymore. Your forgiveness was purchased on the cross by Jesus Christ. So,...
The Gospel Never Changes
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4 Introduction It seems like the world around us is changing faster and faster If you are the age that most of us are in here today, you remember: Not everyone had indoor plumbing. You probably shared your telephone connection on a party line...
Look for the Best in Others
Scripture: Luke 6:27-45 Introduction “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 I usually don’t remember sermons very well, but Lesley’s really message stuck with me. The main thing that I took away is that God...
Fighting the Giants
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49 Introduction "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 We all face giants in our lives: both as individuals...
Our Father Who Art in Heaven
Scripture: Romans 8:18-30 Introduction Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 In my case, the “even when he is old” part really applies. My parents had to wait a long time for me to get here – I know,...
Testing Produces Perseverance
Scripture: James 1:2-18; 26-27 Introduction I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phillipians 4:13 It’s a good thing that testing produces perseverance because we are being tested. I told you a couple of weeks ago that we are under heavy enemy...
What Are You Passionate About?
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 Introduction After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. Acts 1:3 I am passionate about the Pentecost...
Just Take a Breath
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Introduction "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." John 16:33 Today is Pentecost and I really wanted to preach about...