Sermons

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 Introduction Easter Sunday was a very busy day for Jesus!! We talked about the appearances Jesus made at the tomb and later at the upper room. And now, almost simultaneously, we see Jesus miles away on the road to Emmaus. And don’t forget that...

Scripture: John 20:19-31 Introduction What a whirlwind, exciting, and exhausting, and traumatic weekend we celebrated last weekend – and that was just at our house. Imagine how the disciples felt by Sunday afternoon. I know I made a beeline for my recliner. They must...

Scripture: Matthew 27:38-43; Luke 23:39-43 Introduction The stone’s been rolled away!! He is risen!!  He is alive!!! The cross brought death, but death could not hold Him They placed His body in a sealed tomb but, the tomb could not hold Him. He took all of our sins...

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26 Introduction Last week I called for a revolution. I said, “we need a revolution.” – but I was a little late Yep, that’s right – it’s already happening and in a bigger way than the Jesus Revolution of the 1960’s which was pretty big, and it is...

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47 Introduction One of the things that I have had to come to grips with in this role is overwhelming feelings. I believe the Holy Spirit talks to me on occasion and He touched me powerfully recently. How many of you have seen the movie Jesus...

Scripture: John 4:13-42 Introduction Our story of the Samaritan woman at the well picks up after the initial conversation. By now, Jesus has told her about the “living water” that only He can provide. Apart from the air we breathe, WATER is the next most important...

Scripture: John 6:47-66 Introduction As we move closer and closer to the cross and Easter Sunday it seems timely to ask this question. My daughter, Tana, inspired this sermon when she gave me some profound insight. We were discussing some complex relationships in our...

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction Today is the first Sunday of Lent Lent officially began on Ash Wednesday Lent is a 40 day period ending with Easter to commemorate the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert fasting and enduring the temptation of Satan. Does anybody...

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21 and Matthew 17:1-9 Introduction In the Christian church calendar, today is considered Transfiguration Sunday. I think it is appropriate to reflect on what this meant to the disciples and to us. As I’m winding my way through this message, I...

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21 Introduction Tuesday is Valentine’s Day: a day of recognizing those people we love. Much to my surprise, it is NOT a Hallmark-created holiday; even though it is their biggest sales holiday. I looked for just the right Scripture to bring a...