Sermons on Obedience
The Parable of the Good Samaritan – 2.10.19
Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” 27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul…
The Necessity of Real Obedience- 2.3.19
Matthew 7:24-27 (NIV) 24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practiceis like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put…
The Cost of Discipleship – 1.13.19
The Cost of Being a Disciple Luke 14:25-34 (NIV) 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple. 27 And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot…
Faith like Joseph – 12.23.18
Sermon: Faith like Joseph – 12.23.18 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about[a]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet[b] did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to…
The Mark of True Christianity – 10.21.18
The Mark of True Christianity – 10.21.18 John 13:34-35 (NIV) 34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.
Turning from Failures – 9.23.18
Turning from Failures – 9.23.18 Genesis 43-44 (NIV) 43 Now the famine was still severe in the land. 2 So when they had eaten all the grain they had brought from Egypt, their father said to them, “Go back and buy us a little more food.” 3 But Judah said to him, “The man warned us solemnly, ‘You will not see my face again unless your brother is with you.’ 4 If you…
Encountering God – 8.12.18
Encountering God – 8.12.18 Genesis 32:22-31 (NIV) 22 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two female servants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 After he had sent them across the stream, he sent over all his possessions. 24 So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. 25 When the man saw that he could not…
God’s Plan for You and the Church – 8.5.18
God’s Plan for You and the Church – 8.5.18 Genesis 29-30 (NIV) 29 Then Jacob continued on his journey and came to the land of the eastern peoples. 2 There he saw a well in the open country, with three flocks of sheep lying near it because the flocks were watered from that well. The…
God’s Plan and Mundane Events – 7.15.18
God’s Plan and Mundane Events – 7.15.18 Genesis 25:19-34 (NIV) 19 This is the account of the family line of Abraham’s son Isaac. Abraham became the father of Isaac, 20 and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah daughter of Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan Aram[a] and sister of…
Trusting God in Difficult Times – 7.8.18
Trusting God in Difficult Times – 7.8.18 Genesis 22 (NIV) 22 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. 2 Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on…
The Danger of Pride – 6.10.18
The Danger of Pride – 6.10.18 Genesis 11:1-9 (NIV) 11 Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. 2 As people moved eastward,[a] they found a plain in Shinar[b] and settled there. 3 They said to each other, “Come, let’s make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” They used brick instead of stone, and tar for mortar. 4 Then they said, “Come, let us build…
Noah and God’s Preservation – 5.27.18
Noah and God’s Preservation – 5.27.18 Genesis 6-9 (NIV) 6 When human beings began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were born to them, 2 the sons of God saw that the daughters of humans were beautiful, and they married any of them they chose. 3 Then the Lord said, “My…
The Gravity of Sin – 4.29.18
The Gravity of Sin – 4.29.18 Joshua 7 (NIV) 7 But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things[a]; Achan son of Karmi, the son of Zimri,[b] the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the Lord’s anger burned against Israel. 2 Now Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth Aven to the east of Bethel, and told them, “Go…
Pleasing God in the Family – 4.22.18
Pleasing God in the Family – 4.22.18 Colossians 3:18-4:1 (NIV) 18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers,[a] do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. 22 Slaves, obey your…
Our New Life in Christ – 4.15.18
Our New Life in Christ – 4.15.18 Colossians 3:1-17 (NIV) 3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is your[a] life, appears, then you also…
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