2 Corinthians 2:14-17 · 2 Corinthians 3:1-3
2 Corinthians
The Aroma of Christ
Paul uses the image of a military victory parade to show that believers carry the gospel—the aroma of Christ—which brings life to some and the stench of death to others. As followers of Jesus, we are living letters through which people encounter Christ.
1 Kings 2:1-9 · Joshua 1:1-9
1 Kings
Legacy
David's final words to Solomon—be strong, courageous, and stay in God's word—apply directly to believers today. A legacy that matters is one that reveals Jesus to others.
2 Timothy 4:1-8
Final Words
A year-end charge drawn from Paul's final encouragements to Timothy, inviting the church to finish with resilient hope.
Colossians 4 · Acts 20:4
Colossians
Crossroads
Paul closes his letter by introducing companions and coworkers whose lives demonstrate the costly call to follow Jesus wherever He leads, inviting believers to embrace the unpredictable crossroads that faith requires.
Matthew 16:13-25
A Confession and a Reprimand
Through Peter's confession and Jesus's rebuke, this sermon examines the cost of discipleship and the constant struggle to see things from God's perspective rather than the world's.
John 21:1-19 · Mark 14:27-31
A New Lease on Life
When Peter denied Jesus three times, his boast lay shattered. Through a resurrection breakfast and three affirmations of love, Jesus restores Peter's purpose: not fishing for fish, but caring for Jesus's followers. The sermon calls believers to align their lives with Jesus's mission and motives.
Luke 17:1-10
Luke
A Servant's Work Is Never Done
This sermon outlines four essential character traits of disciples: avoiding being a stumbling block to others' faith, practicing quick forgiveness when repentance is offered, maintaining faith focused on Jesus rather than seeking great faith, and embracing humble servanthood with nothing to boast about.
John 2:1-11 · Isaiah 55:1
John Gospel
A Wedding to Remember
Jesus' transformation of water into wine at Cana is the first sign revealing his identity as the Messiah and inaugurating a new age. Believers respond by trusting in him as disciples do.
2 Timothy 1:3-9a
Authentic Christianity
Authentic Christianity means allowing others to see the real you—your unique personality, genuine emotions, and honest struggles—while pointing to God's power at work in your life. This integrity and authenticity become the strongest witness to Christ's transforming grace.
Philippians 2:5-11
Vision
Being Like Jesus
This sermon explores how believers can develop the mind of Christ by emptying themselves in service to others, following Jesus's example of sacrificial humility to deepen relationships and fulfill God's will.
Matthew 20:20-23
Can You Drink the Cup?
This sermon examines Jesus's invitation to drink from his cup of sacrificial service and suffering, challenging believers to renew their commitment to giving themselves for the benefit of others through the practice of Communion.
Luke 10:38-42
Choosing What Is Better
This sermon examines Luke's account of Martha and Mary to show that receiving Jesus means maintaining focus on him rather than becoming distracted by even necessary tasks. Believers must prioritize time with Jesus over the tyranny of urgent but less important demands.
John 13 · Acts 4:13
Classified Ads
Our lives advertise what we truly believe. This devotional challenges believers to examine whether their daily choices and interactions point others toward Jesus or send mixed messages about their faith commitments.
Luke 6:46-49
Parables
Decisions
Following Jesus requires more than verbal commitment—it demands obedience to his words. Those who hear and practice Jesus's teachings build a firm foundation that stands; those who ignore them face destruction.
Luke 14:25-35
Estimating the Cost
Jesus demands total commitment from his disciples—prioritizing allegiance to him above family, willingness to suffer, and separation from material attachments. Disciples must count the cost and commit fully, not shop around for easier terms.
Colossians 4:7-18
Colossians
Faithful Followers
Paul's final greetings reveal faithful followers who faced crossroads and chose to follow Jesus regardless of consequences. The sermon calls believers to similar commitment, unwavering in the face of opposition.
Joshua 24:14-27 · Judges 2:8-15
Joshua
Farewell
Joshua's farewell calls for complete commitment to God, not half-hearted loyalty. True devotion requires removing all competing allegiances and dedicating one's entire life to following Jesus.
Joshua 23:6-11
Joshua
Final Words
Joshua's parting charge to Israel's leaders—a call to hold fast, love God, and pass something worth keeping to the next generation.
John 21:1-14
John Gospel
Fishing
Jesus gives new meaning to an old experience—fishing becomes purposeful when he directs it. All work gains significance only when done for Jesus and offered to God.
Luke 9:51-62
For Or Against
Jesus demands unconditional discipleship, requiring followers to prioritize his kingdom above all earthly concerns—security, family, and personal desires—without negotiation or conditions.
1 Timothy 4:1-8 · Romans 8:29
Godliness
Godliness is not natural but learned through disciplined spiritual training. This sermon examines how believers develop Christian devotion and character by accepting divine help, practicing fellowship, and maintaining eternal focus.
Haggai 1-2 · Philippians 1:6
Haggai: Prophet of God's Encouragement
This sermon examines Haggai's call to the returning exiles to finish rebuilding the temple, drawing parallels to Christian perseverance in completing one's walk with God despite opposition, discouragement, and distraction.
1 Samuel 3:1-21
Here I Am
This sermon contrasts Eli and Samuel to show that knowing what is right differs from doing it. True obedience to God requires not just listening but willingness to change and act, even at personal cost.
Mark 3:20-35
House Divided
Jesus rejects his biological family's view that he is unstable, instead claiming that his true family comprises those who commit to God's will without hesitation. The sermon examines the unforgivable sin as persistent rejection of the Holy Spirit's witness to Jesus, and calls believers to radical, sacrificial faith rather than casual religiosity.
Luke 14:25-35
Parables
How Much Does It Cost?
Jesus demands total commitment from his followers—everything, not just the benefits. Disciples must count the cost before pledging themselves to him.
Ephesians 4:25-32
Ephesians
Imitate God
Disciples of Jesus reflect God's nature through honest speech, quick reconciliation, honest work, uplifting words, and gracious attitudes. Believers are called to imitate God's character in their daily conduct.
Matthew 5:13-16
Impacting the World
Kingdom people are called to be salt and light in the world, making an impact by drawing close to others and sharing the transformative knowledge of Christ through both presence and witness.
Matthew 28:18-20
Investing in People
This sermon challenges believers to intentionally invest time and energy in people's lives as an act of obedience to Christ's Great Commission, recognizing that personal relationships and spiritual influence are the only investments that last for eternity.
John 13:34-35
Let's Love Each Other
Jesus commands Christians to love each other as he has loved us—a distinguishing mark that will attract the watching world. This love is not optional but defines Christian identity and witness.
Mark 9:2-13 · Exodus 24
Listen to Jesus
The Transfiguration reveals that Jesus embodies both glory and suffering, and God calls disciples to listen to Jesus rather than cling to their own expectations of what following him should look like.
Luke 18:18-30
Mission Impossible
Following Jesus requires single-minded focus on him above all else. Whatever distracts from devotion to Christ—wealth, comfort, security—must be surrendered.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Parenting with Purpose
Good parenting requires intentional time and purposeful conversation that connects daily life to faith, helping children understand and love God as their parents do.
Prayer for our Bible School
This sermon spotlights the Bible School program and honors the teachers and supervisors across all five departments—nursery through adult—who systematically guide participants through Scripture.
John 13:18-38
John Gospel
Predictions
Jesus commands his disciples to love one another authentically and sacrificially, just as he has loved them. This genuine, vulnerable love proves to the world that we belong to Jesus.
2 Chronicles 22 · 2 Chronicles 1
Chronicles
Preparing for Tomorrow
This sermon examines how planning and preparing for tasks beyond our lifetime—as David did for the temple—teaches believers to stay active, pray for the next generation, pass on spiritual urgency, and remain focused on God.
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 · Acts 17
1 Thessalonians
Serving as a Model
The Thessalonian church demonstrates radical transformation through the gospel, becoming a model of faith, love, and hope in their region. Believers are called to evaluate whether the gospel has genuinely changed their lives and made them living witnesses to Christ's power.
John 10:1-21 · Psalm 23
Shepherd
Jesus is the good shepherd who calls his sheep by name and leads them to safety. Believers must learn to distinguish his voice from the destructive voices of the enemy and follow him alone.
Singing Night
This devotional examines the distinction between involvement and commitment to Jesus, emphasizing personal relationship, sacrifice, and the transformative power of Christ's love.
John 4
Starting Spiritual Discussions
This sermon teaches that evangelism flows from who we are as believers, and that starting spiritual conversations requires courage, personality alignment, and practical approaches—whether direct, indirect, or invitational—to help others see the world through Jesus's eyes.
Matthew 7:13-23
Sermon on the Mount
The King's Children Choose Wisely
Jesus calls his followers to choose the narrow gate and way of life over the broad path of destruction, warning against false prophets and emphasizing that true discipleship is evidenced by obedience and fruit.
Matthew 5:13-16
Sermon on the Mount
The King's Children Reveal God
Kingdom people serve as salt and light in the world, spreading goodness and revealing God's character through their transformed attitudes and actions in everyday life.
John 17:1-26 · Acts 5:41
John Gospel
The Prayer
Jesus prays for himself, his disciples, and future believers before his crucifixion, revealing that life is a mission lived with joy and unity in God. Believers must know their mission and complete it with purpose.
Luke 16:1-15
Parables
The Shrewd Manager
Disciples of Jesus must learn to be as shrewd about the spiritual value of money as worldly people are about its material value, using wealth generously rather than selfishly.
Mark 1:14-20
Mark
The Time Has Come
Jesus calls his first disciples with radical authority, demanding complete transformation and repentance. Mark challenges readers to recognize that true discipleship is costly, transforming, and non-negotiable—not a matter of convenience but a life-altering commitment.
Luke 5:1-11
Time To Go To Work
This sermon examines how Peter's encounter with Jesus transformed him from a curious observer to a committed disciple, demonstrating that following Jesus requires making him the center of one's life and leaving the past behind.
John 12:12-36 · Zechariah 9:9
John Gospel
Triumph
Jesus enters Jerusalem to popular acclaim but calls his followers to costly discipleship and faith. True seeing of Jesus requires dying to self and trusting him when life contradicts our expectations.
Acts 13:4-12 · Acts 9:15-16
What Is Our Mission?
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.
John 10:1-6
Whose Voice Do You Hear?
In a world filled with competing voices and endless distractions, this devotional challenges listeners to hear and follow the voice of Jesus above all the noise of modern life.
Luke 9:18-27
Your Money or Your Life
This sermon explores who Jesus is and what it means to follow him, challenging listeners to examine their priorities and answer whether Jesus is truly Lord of their lives.
2 Timothy 1:3-9a
Authenticity
Authentic Christian faith means being genuinely yourself—emotionally honest, confessional about failures, and pointing others to God's power rather than projecting false perfection, which attracts unbelievers far more effectively than hypocrisy.
Ephesians 6:4 · Ephesians 5:18
Family
What God Wants In a Father
God calls fathers to nurture and train their children in his ways through present, patient investment—not domination or emotional provocation. Fathers build spiritual foundations through time, consistency, and intentional involvement.
Mark 9:30-37
Be a Servant
Jesus calls his followers to reject the world's value of independence and power, instead embracing servanthood like a child—powerless and obedient to God's will—which paradoxically grants true freedom from sin, guilt, and shame.
Mark 3:20-35
Mark
Jesus Is Insane
Jesus' family and religious leaders dismiss him as insane, but he reveals that true family consists of those who commit fully to God's will. Without faith in Jesus, there is no hope.
Mark 8:27-38 · Daniel 7:13-14
Mark
Our Confession
To confess Jesus as the Christ carries profound consequences: we must think, act, and die like him, reorienting our entire lives around God's kingdom rather than the world's values.
Mark 9:42-50 · Mark 8:34
What's Better Than Life?
Jesus uses hyperbolic warnings about hell to challenge disciples to abandon whatever prevents wholehearted following. The sermon calls believers to recognize their true purpose—revealing Jesus—and willingly exchange comfort, pride, and ease for the costly path of taking up the cross daily.
Acts 18:24-19:10
Acts
Truth Matters
Complete truth about Jesus and baptism matters more than preference or partial understanding. Believers willing to listen and act on truth distinguish themselves from those who refuse it.
Acts 13:4-12 · Acts 9:15-16
Acts
What Is Our Mission?
God calls all Christians to a mission field where they are. Like Paul and Barnabas commissioned to preach to the Gentiles, believers are called to witness in their neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities rather than waiting for a distant calling.
John 21:1-25 · John 13
John
Finding Our Mission
This sermon examines how Peter's encounter with the risen Jesus reorients his purpose from fishing to glorifying God through faithful witness, even unto death. Disciples find meaningful mission only in Jesus.
Matthew 28:18-20 · Romans 3:21
Basics
How Does One Become a Christian?
Following Jesus requires faith—trusting in his claims, death, and resurrection—demonstrated publicly through baptism and a commitment to live a new life in righteousness under his lordship.
Matthew 28:18-20
Basics
Mission
Jesus commissions his followers to make disciples of all nations, a mission that extends beyond the apostles to every believer in their daily lives and work.
John 12:1-11
John
Priorities
This sermon examines how Mary's costly anointing of Jesus reveals right priorities. When hearts are set on honoring Jesus, choices flow from love rather than calculation.
John 4
Basics
Starting Spiritual Discussions
This sermon examines how to initiate spiritual conversations with friends, family, and coworkers using three personality-aligned approaches—direct, indirect, and invitational—while maintaining authentic faith witness.
John 17:1-26 · Acts 5:41
The Mission
Life is a mission for God. This sermon calls believers to live intentionally with joy in their faith and holiness in their hearts, following Jesus' example of completing his mission even unto the cross.
John 12:1-11
Priorities
This sermon examines how we set priorities by looking at three different responses to Jesus in John 12. When our hearts are centered on Jesus and God's will, our priorities naturally align with what truly matters.
John 17:1-26 · Acts 5:41
John
The Mission
Jesus prayed for himself, his disciples, and future believers before his crucifixion, modeling a life lived with clear mission and purpose. Believers are called to live their own mission for God with joy and holiness, serving as light in an unholy world.
1 Corinthians 4:1-21
1 Corinthians
Faithfulness
This sermon examines how self-perception and judgment of others affect spiritual maturity. Paul calls believers to faithfulness in following Jesus regardless of others' opinions, and to seek accountability from fellow believers.
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.
Mark 9:33-50
Mark
Greatness
True greatness in God's kingdom means humility and service to others, rooted in a heart set on exalting Jesus rather than self. Followers of Christ sacrifice their own recognition so that Christ alone receives credit.
Proverbs 26:13-16 · Proverbs 19:15-24
Proverbs
Laziness
This sermon examines the traits of lazy people—making excuses, lacking initiative, idleness, and arrogance—and contrasts them with the disciplined life that honors God through generosity, accountability, humility, and reverence for Him.
Galatians 1:11-24
Galatians
Commission
Paul defends his apostolic authority by recounting his direct call from Christ and transformed life, arguing that credible claims about faith must be reflected in how we live—our associations, speech, and treatment of others reveal the truth of our gospel proclamation.
Galatians 2:11-21
Galatians
I Died
Our relationship with God is based on Jesus and his death, not our effort or performance. We must die to ourselves and trust Jesus to live through us.
Matthew 5:14-16 · John 16:33
Purpose
Living as Light
This sermon examines how followers of Jesus are called to live as light in a dark world, bringing glory to God even amid inevitable challenges. Though the Christian life involves spiritual warfare and sacrifice, Jesus promises joy to those who faithfully carry their cross and illuminate the darkness.
Philippians 1:20-26
Purpose
Living with Direction
This sermon examines the Christian's single passion—to die to self and live for Christ—and calls believers to have courage to exalt Jesus in all circumstances, whether in life or death.
Luke 9:28-36 · Leviticus 23:34
Listen to Jesus
This sermon examines Jesus' transfiguration and God's call to listen to him. The disciples learn that seeing Christ's glory demands obedience to his costly invitation to follow.
Luke 19:28-44 · Psalm 118:22-27
Luke 30
Jesus' entry into Jerusalem reveals a charade—the crowd expects military deliverance but Jesus brings judgment for those who reject him. True discipleship requires aligning expectations with God's actual plan.
Luke 16:1-15
Two Masters
This sermon examines Jesus's parable of the dishonest manager to teach that shrewd thinking about the future should drive generosity in the present. True disciples invest resources in God's kingdom, not in selfish gain.
Deuteronomy 6:1-9 · Deuteronomy 5:22
Family
God's Desire for Parents
Parents must intentionally teach their children God's commands and character, allowing God's glory to pierce their own hearts so they may pierce their children's hearts—though ultimately children's choices remain their own.
Matthew 20:20-28 · Matthew 19:28
Serving
Less of Me
Those who belong to Jesus are called to be servants, not seekers of power and position. True greatness comes through serving others and decreasing so that God can increase.
1 Samuel 3:1-21
1 Samuel
Here I Am
This sermon contrasts Eli and Samuel to show that true faith requires not just listening to God but obedient action. Willingness to change and obey God must be reflected in how we live.