Sermons (Page 53)

There is nothing of greater value in this world than the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Man believes himself to be free, but in reality, he is imprisoned to his sinful nature and the temptations of this world, always seeking to rule in God’s place. However, the Good News is that Jesus frees us from the bondage of sin and temptation and transforms our desires so that we want to see Him on the throne, not ourselves. Acts 24:22-27

Irony is one of the great literary elements that help us unlock the text. As Christians, we are often accused by others, but Jesus has made us righteous, and it is our accusers who are ultimately guilty. This is all because of the great irony of the Gospel. Although Jesus died on the cross, this was all part of the Father’s plan, that in His death He would make payment for our sinfulness and in His resurrection, He would defeat…

Everything God does is for His glory. We often forget this and think we’re at the center of the universe instead of God. Because everything God does is for His glory, everything we do and experience is an opportunity to point others to His majesty. Even in the most challenging times, we may not understand why He is putting us through it or having us go through it, but we follow Him through it in faith, trusting that He will…

God is always at work around us, asking us to join Him. He orchestrates opportunities all the time for us to share the Gospel with those around … all for the purpose of bringing to Him the glory He deserves. How will we respond when Jesus gives us an opportunity to share the Gospel? Acts 22:22 – 23:11

Not only does the Bible prescribe that we are to make disciplers, but it also describes how we are to go about doing this. Paul’s example shows us that the one of the most effective tools we have in discipleship is our personal testimony.  We begin and continue the process of discipleship by testifying to Jesus’ ongoing transformative work in our lives. Acts 21: 37 – 22: 24

Paul ultimately taught that the Law was good but that it could never save. Outside the church, many believe their good works will save them. But sadly, there are still many, even within the church, who believe their works will grant them greater acceptance with God or even earn a greater portion of His love. This is just not true. We have been saved by grace through our faith in Jesus Christ. Acts 21: 17-36  

It is a pretty good bet that at some point this next year, we will face difficulties of some kind. As a Christian, how should we respond to this? Psalm 43 gives us a great example of how to respond when in the midst of trials. Psalm 43

A lot of people believe in God or at least some form of a higher power. There is a difference, however, between believing in something and putting faith in it. What does it really mean to put your faith in Jesus, and how do we know we can put our faith in Him? John 12: 44-50

With all the noise and distractions this time of year, it is easy to forget just how important the birth of Jesus was. When we take the time to look at how broken this world is; however, it becomes evident that we really do need a Savior. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at the story of the birth of the Messiah. Luke 2:1-20: We Really Do Need a Savior

A teenage, virgin, peasant girl from a small hick town in Galilee is told she will give birth to the Savior of the World, the Son of God, and the King of Israel. How are we to respond when God speaks? When God speaks, we can either respond in fear or in faith. Faith is the opposite of fear, and it is to faith that the Father is ever calling us. Luke 1:16-38: When God Speaks, Great Things Are About…