Sermons Page 23

1 Samuel 8:1-22 · Judges 8

Wanting to Be Like Everyone Else

This sermon examines how discontent—the belief that others have it better and we deserve more—amounts to a rejection of God's kingship. Rather than comparing ourselves to others, we must cultivate gratitude for what God has already provided.

Numbers 11:4-31

Wanting What You Have

This sermon examines the Israelites' complaint about manna and God's response, teaching that contentment comes from trusting God's provision rather than coveting what we lack or remembering what we've lost.

Luke 13:5 · 2 Timothy 2:15

Warnings and Disclaimers

Warnings in culture often seem absurd, but biblical warnings deserve serious attention. God's warnings guard us against spiritual complacency and the schemes of evil, calling us to remain vigilant in our faith.

Luke 21:5-38

Watch and Pray

This sermon examines Jesus's prophecy of the temple's destruction, teaching that nothing escapes God's plan, that rejecting Him brings consequences, and that believers must maintain focus on Christ rather than the world's impressive but temporary things.

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 · Mark 13:32

1 Thessalonians

We Belong to the Day

Being prepared for Christ's return means living as children of the light—self-controlled, faithful, hopeful, and loving—rather than anxiously tracking the unknown timing of his return.

John 1:1-18

John Gospel

We Have Seen His Glory

John's gospel opens by establishing Jesus as God's Word—fully divine, fully human—who came to earth as the light that darkness cannot overcome, offering all who believe the right to become children of God.

1 John 2:28-3:3

1 John

We Shall Be Like Him

When Christ returns, those who remain in him will be confident and without shame, transformed to be like him; living in purity now reflects the hope of that future glory.

Micah 6:1-8 · Deuteronomy 27:12-13

What Does God Require?

God calls his people to faithfulness through both worship and justice. True devotion to God must translate into ethical treatment of others, reflecting God's own character of mercy and loyalty.

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 · 1 Peter 1:2

What Does the Spirit Do?

The Holy Spirit sanctifies believers, empowers their fight against evil, sustains them in weakness, and assures them of their identity as God's children—making them never alone in their Christian walk.

Acts 13:4-12 · Acts 9:15-16

What Is Our Mission?

Colossians 2:16-23

Colossians

What Is Really Important

This sermon examines how false spirituality based on emotional experiences or self-imposed rules disconnects us from Christ, the true head. Spiritual maturity is measured not by feelings or rule-keeping, but by faith in Christ's work on the cross.

Deuteronomy 6:4 · Matthew 3:16

What Is the Trinity?

This sermon examines the biblical doctrine of the Trinity—that God is one yet three distinct persons—by refuting inadequate views (Tritheism, Arianism, Modalism) and demonstrating from Scripture that the Father, Son, and Spirit are each fully God while remaining personally distinct.

Romans 8:28-39 · Job

What Is Wrong?

Suffering is not always a sign of hidden sin. This sermon examines how God works through suffering to strengthen believers, using Jesus's example and biblical promises of God's unfailing love.

James 4:13-17

James

What Is Your Life?

This sermon challenges believers to stop living with arrogance and self-centered plans, recognizing that life is brief and unpredictable. We are called to submit our plans to God's will and live each day as a gift from him.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 · Ecclesiastes 1:13

Ecclesiastes

What Season Is It?

Life follows predictable cycles, yet we experience deep longing for meaning beyond this world. God has planted eternity in our hearts, creating holy discontent that drives us to seek him.

2 Kings 5:15-27

What Time Is It?

This sermon contrasts Elisha's God-centered motives with Gehazi's self-seeking greed, calling believers to examine whether they point others to God or seek personal gain.

1 John 1:5 · 1 John 2:3

1 John

What We Can Know

This sermon surveys 1 John's central truths about what believers can know—including knowledge of God, salvation, eternal life, and love—to counter false teachers and bring assurance and confidence to the congregation.

Matthew 7:1-5 · Matthew 23:23-24

What We Need Are More Rules

This sermon challenges the belief that God is primarily rule-focused and legalistic, arguing instead that a grace-oriented view of God transforms how we treat others in life's gray areas.

Ephesians 2:11-22

Ephesians

What We Were Is Not What We Are

Through Christ, what was once lacking in us—access to God, citizenship, covenant promises, and hope—has been completed. We are called to remember our former separation, embrace the peace Christ accomplished through his blood, and live as God's unified family demonstrating reconciliation to the world.

John 1:35-42 · Romans 8:29

What's In a Name

Jesus saw Peter's potential as a 'rock' before Peter saw it in himself. Developing a life consistent with our new identity in Christ is a lifelong process of transformation.

2 Samuel 7

When God Says No

When our desires conflict with God's will, we must trust his sovereignty and wait for his direction rather than presuming to act on good motives alone. True trust means accepting his 'no' with praise.

Genesis 12:10-20

When the Godly Stumble

This sermon examines Abraham's faithlessness during famine, showing that even great believers struggle and make poor choices. Yet God remains faithful to his promises, demonstrating his determination to keep his people on track despite their failures.

Mark 6:1-13

Mark

Where Is the Awe?

Familiarity with Jesus breeds contempt and kills faith. When we lose our sense of awe before God's presence, we forfeit recognition of His power and the transformative word He offers.

Colossians 3:1-4 · Colossians 2:14

Colossians

Where Is Your Mind?

This sermon examines how baptized believers are raised with Christ and seated in God's throne room, calling them to set their minds on heavenly realities rather than earthly pursuits, living in anticipation of Christ's return and the full revelation of their hidden life in him.