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1 Corinthians 9:1-27
1 Corinthians
The Real Deal
Paul demonstrates that genuine faith requires willingly surrendering personal rights and freedoms for the advancement of the gospel, rejecting cultural pride in favor of sacrificial service.
Philippians 1:1-11
Philippians
To God's Glory
This sermon examines how believers find purpose by living so that God is glorified. Through love, wisdom, and a long-term perspective centered on Christ's return, Christians can maintain joy and reveal God's glory regardless of circumstances.
Deuteronomy 2:2-3:29
Deuteronomy
Trust and Obey
This sermon examines Israel's obedience in conquering the Transjordan region, arguing that obedience to God demands struggle and cost, and warning that material blessing can become a curse if mistaken for deserved comfort rather than calling us to renewed faithfulness.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians 10
Paul's closing words to the Thessalonian church call believers to express joy, maintain prayer, and give thanks—community practices that reflect a Christian mind rooted in God's presence and promises.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 · 1 Thessalonians 4:11
1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
Paul's final instructions to the Thessalonian church—to rejoice, pray continually, and give thanks—are communal practices that strengthen believers facing persecution and reflect God's will for his people.
Genesis 21:8-21
Genesis
A Divided Family
Sin creates long-lasting family discord, yet God's purposes prevail despite human failure. When we pursue our desires against God's will, we bring disharmony to ourselves and others—but God remains sovereign over all circumstances.
1 Thessalonians 2:13-16
1 Thessalonians
Accepting the Word
God's word, when truly received as authoritative, energizes believers to live faithfully even through hardship and persecution. The Thessalonians' example demonstrates that internalized Scripture produces the spiritual power to stand firm.
1 Thessalonians 2:1-6
1 Thessalonians
Approval
When integrity is questioned, believers must seek to please God rather than people. Paul's example demonstrates that maintaining moral character and pursuing God's approval—not human praise—sustains faithfulness even amid opposition.
Genesis 27:1-40 · Hebrews 12:17
Deception
This sermon examines Jacob's deception of Isaac through the lens of identity theft, exploring how we justify sinful actions by invoking God's name and the importance of taking personal responsibility for our choices before repentance becomes impossible.
Genesis 29:1-30
Genesis
Deja Vu Again
Jacob's deception of others is turned back on him when Laban substitutes Leah for Rachel. The sermon examines how Jacob learns patience and trust in God's timing through this humbling experience.
Genesis 25:19-34 · 2 Samuel 8
Genesis
Despised
This sermon examines how Esau exchanged his birthright for immediate gratification, illustrating that long-term thinking rooted in God's trustworthiness is superior to short-term desires driven by instant gratification.
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 · Acts 17:1-9
1 Thessalonians
Famous
The gospel transforms believers, producing joy and steadfast faith even under persecution, and calls us to anticipate Christ's return while escaping God's wrath through faith in Jesus.
John 14:1-7 · 2 Corinthians 11:2
Cuba
God Promises Eternal Life
Jesus uses wedding language and promises to assure his troubled disciples of eternal life with him, calling believers to remain faithful and ready for his return.
Ephesians 6:1-3 · Colossians 3:20
God's Desire for Children
This sermon addresses God's call for children to obey their parents as an expression of faith, explaining that obedience demonstrates maturity in faith and produces long-term wisdom for life.
Deuteronomy 6:1-9 · Deuteronomy 5:22
God's Desire for Parents
Parents are called to intentionally teach God's commands to their children throughout daily life, motivated by having encountered God's glory themselves. While godly parenting offers no guarantee of a child's faith, parents must release shame over their children's choices and trust God with the outcome.
Ephesians 5:21-33 · Genesis 2:24
God's Intention for Marriage
Marriage is a covenant relationship that mirrors Christ's relationship with the church, calling spouses to mutual submission, loyalty, and honor as a spiritual reflection of divine love.
1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 · 1 Corinthians 6
God's Intention for Sexual Purity
Sexual purity is God's will for all believers as a clear separation from worldly values. Through God's Spirit, Christians have the power to resist sexual sin and reflect God's holy character.
Exodus 34:4-8 · Genesis 3
God's Intention for the Family
God's Intention for the Family -- Forgiveness
Forgiveness is the key to family harmony. This sermon examines three elements of biblical forgiveness—relinquishing rights, clear communication, and unconditional love—and calls believers to mirror God's grace toward one another.
1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
1 Thessalonians
Holiness
God calls believers to sexual purity and holiness as a clear distinction from the world. Through God's Spirit, believers receive the power to reject sexual sin and live in separation from worldly practices.
Genesis 16:1-16
Genesis
I'll Do It Myself
Impatience with God's promises leads to poor decisions. Abram and Sarah's attempt to fulfill God's promise through human effort results in heartache, but God's sovereignty remains unchanged and His care extends even to those forgotten by others.
Genesis 4:1-16
Genesis
Jealousy and Murder
This sermon traces Cain's descent into murder through anger and pride, showing how sin separates us from God. It calls listeners to heed God's warnings about temptation and repent before sin consumes them.
1 Thessalonians 3:6-13
1 Thessalonians
Life Changing Prayer
Prayer allows us to reveal God's glory by praying with expectation and living blameless lives that reflect God's character to the world.
Genesis 12:10-20
Genesis
Lost Courage
This sermon examines Abram's failure of faith during famine, when he abandoned God's promise and deceived Pharaoh to survive. Though Abram forgot God's covenant, God remained faithful and redirected him back to his calling.
1 Thessalonians 2:6b-12
1 Thessalonians
Making a Difference
Paul's investment in the Thessalonians—through maternal care, hard work, and fatherly leadership—modeled that life is about God's kingdom, not personal gain. Believers invest in others so they see Jesus, not us.