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Acts 15:5-11 · James 2:10

Is Grace Really Enough?

Salvation comes through God's grace in Christ alone, not through human performance or effort. Adding works to faith undermines the sufficiency of Jesus's sacrifice and the freedom grace provides.

Acts 19:1-7 · Acts 2

Is It Possible to Be Just a Christian?

This sermon argues that becoming a Christian requires a specific point of commitment involving belief, repentance, and baptism—not faith alone. Acts 19 and Acts 2 demonstrate that sincere belief without baptism does not make one a Christian.

Genesis 21:1-7

It's a Boy!

God fulfills his promise to Abraham and Sarah through the birth of Isaac, demonstrating that he never forgets his commitments and acts according to his perfect timing, not ours.

Micah 6:6-8 · Genesis 4

It's About the Heart

Worship that honors God must flow from a genuine heart commitment, not merely external actions or personal preferences. Only through God's work in circumcising our hearts can we move beyond going through the motions to authentic devotion.

2 Chronicles 34 · Hebrews 1:1-3

Chronicles

It's in the Book

This sermon examines how the Book of the Law was forgotten and rediscovered during King Josiah's reign, arguing that regular engagement with Scripture is essential to prevent spiritual drift and to discern God's will against cultural pressures.

Colossians 1:24-2:5

Colossians

I've Got a Secret

God's hidden mystery—that Gentiles and Jews share equally in Christ—has been revealed. All people can belong to God's family through faith in Jesus alone, with no other requirements or intermediaries.

1 Samuel 18:1-19:24 · Psalm 59

1 Samuel

Jealousy

God's protection is diverse and instructive, demonstrated through multiple means in David's life as he faces Saul's jealous threats. Believers who remain standing through trials can trust that God has not abandoned them.

Philippians 2:5-11 · Micah 5:2

Jesus

This sermon examines Old Testament prophecies fulfilled in Jesus and explores testimony to his historical existence and divine character, calling listeners to accept his claims.

John 14:16 · John 14:26

Jesus' Teaching on the Spirit

Jesus taught that the Holy Spirit's primary work is to glorify Christ and bear witness to him through truth, not to draw attention to emotional experiences. Christians must center on Christ rather than on feelings as the measure of spiritual maturity.

1 Peter 1:17-21 · Matthew 10:30

Jesus, The Lamb of God

This sermon centers on Jesus as the Lamb of God, tracing God's redemptive plan from before creation through Christ's sacrifice, resurrection, and future return, calling believers to worship the Savior who takes away the sins of the world.

Mark 1:1-13

Mark

Jesus, the Wilderness, and the Spirit

Mark uses Old Testament allusions to reveal Jesus as God's promised Son and the fulfillment of God's plan. The sermon calls believers to trust Jesus as their new beginning, even when circumstances challenge their faith.

Colossians 1:15-23

Colossians

Jesus, There's Something About that Name

Paul establishes Jesus's supreme authority over all creation and spiritual forces, calling believers to recognize that Jesus alone is worthy of complete devotion and has accomplished all that is necessary for salvation and reconciliation with God.

Jonah 2:1-10

Jonah: Prophet Delivered

This sermon examines how God delivers those who cry out to him in distress and calls believers to renew their commitment to God's will rather than running from it.

Matthew 1:18-25

Joseph

This sermon examines Joseph's fear in facing an impossible situation and how his faith in God's direction displaced that fear, moving him toward obedience despite uncertainty and social shame.

James 1:2-12

James

Joyful Trials

Trials are a natural part of Christian life that develop perseverance and spiritual maturity. Rather than complaining, believers should view trials as opportunities to demonstrate faith, focus on their ultimate outcome, seek God's wisdom in prayer, and persevere daily.

Ezekiel 18:1-32

Justice

God reveals his perfect justice by demonstrating that each person is responsible for their own choices and consequences, not bound by the sins of others, and that genuine faith requires both belief and behavioral change.

Luke 12:35-48

Kingdom Management

Kingdom people remain vigilant and faithful, anticipating Jesus's return rather than becoming distracted by worldly concerns. Jesus promises to serve those who faithfully keep watch for his arrival.

Ephesians 1:15-23

Ephesians

Knowing God Better

Paul prays that believers will know God more intimately—not just facts about him—and understand the power available to them through Christ's resurrection, which addresses their past hope, present strength, and future security.

Labor Day Devotional

This devotional challenges listeners to boldly express appreciation and affection to the people they love while they still have the opportunity, using stories of regret and life's brevity to underscore the urgency of speaking words that matter.

Matthew 20:20-28 · 1 Timothy 3:1

Leadership Authority

Words shape our understanding of leadership. The New Testament does not connect 'authority' with elders; instead, leadership is about shepherding, care, persuasion, and service—never dictation.

Acts 20:17 · Acts 20:25-31

Leadership Words

This sermon examines the New Testament Greek words for church leaders—elder, overseer, and shepherd—to recover their true biblical meanings and call congregations to allow leaders to fulfill their authentic function of serving, protecting, and caring for God's people.

Genesis 29:1-30

Learning Patience

This sermon examines Jacob's willingness to work fourteen years for Rachel, illustrating how patience built on faith allows God's promises to unfold in his timing rather than our instant gratification culture.

Matthew 20:20-28

Goodman Oaks Retreat

Learning to Serve

This sermon examines Jesus's teaching on true greatness through the story of Mrs. Zebedee's request, arguing that Christian greatness comes through humble service to others, not through seeking position or prestige.

Ephesians 4:25-32 · Philippians 2

Let Community Begin with Me

This sermon concludes a series on Christian community by reviewing key lessons and calling listeners to personal change. The central message: authentic community begins when individual believers commit to transforming how they think, relate, and interact with one another.