Sermons Page 13

Titus 2 · Proverbs 31

Matriarchs of the Family

This sermon encourages mothers by affirming their vital role and addressing what they truly need: genuine appreciation, shared household responsibilities, and mentorship from experienced women. Rather than creating guilt through unrealistic comparisons, the sermon celebrates the profound impact of godly mothers.

1 Corinthians 3:5-8 · John 3:16

Maximum Impact

This sermon examines the Christian's role in evangelism through Paul's metaphor of planting and watering seeds. Believers are called to intentionally build relationships and initiate spiritual conversations, seeing themselves and others as God sees them—valuable and worthy of spiritual investment.

1 Timothy 5:1-2

Me Too? Sexual Abuse Discussed

This sermon addresses sexual abuse and the church's response to victims, examining biblical accounts of sexual misconduct and calling men to treat all women with dignity and respect while offering a path toward healing rooted in God's justice and presence.

Genesis 15:1-18

Abraham

Meeting God

God is a faithful promise-keeper who binds himself to his people through covenant. Active faith means trusting God's promises and living as if his word is already certain.

Micah 7:8-20

Micah

Mercy

God delights in forgiving the repentant who confess their sin, exalt Him alone, and experience His transformative mercy that drowns iniquities in the sea.

Micah 5:1-5a · Micah 7:2

Micah: Prophet of God's Hope

This sermon examines Micah's messianic prophecy of a shepherd-ruler from Bethlehem (Jesus), calling listeners to trust God rather than their own strength and to find true peace and security in Christ alone.

John 20:30-31 · John 6:1-14

Miracles

This sermon examines the biblical definition of miracles and argues that while God performed miracles in Scripture for specific purposes, modern-day miracles are unnecessary since Christ and the Bible provide sufficient evidence for faith.

John 20:31 · Acts 2:32-33

Miracles and the Holy Spirit

This sermon examines the biblical purpose of miracles—to validate Jesus and fulfill Scripture—and presents reasons to reject modern miraculous claims based on the absence of evidence, purpose, qualified workers, and authority in the present age.

Judges 8:22-35

Judges

Misplaced Worship

This sermon examines how Gideon compromised God's revealed will by constructing an ephod and assuming the role of high priest, demonstrating that good motives cannot substitute for obedience to God's specific instructions.

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.

Mission Report Devotional

This devotional explores how mission trips create lasting impact on both participants and those they serve, using the framework of interconnected lives to demonstrate the eternal significance of brief encounters.

Colossians 3:18-4:1

Colossians

Mom, Dad, and the Kids

God establishes clear, realistic expectations for family relationships. Wives and husbands are called to mutual sacrifice—wives through voluntary submission, husbands through self-giving love—while children obey their parents and parents nurture them with compassion rather than discouragement.

Proverbs 8:10-11 · Proverbs 3:9-10

Proverbs

Money: Selected Proverbs

This sermon examines six principles of wealth from Proverbs, showing that wisdom and the fear of God form the foundation for proper stewardship, while wealth brings complications and cannot purchase integrity, reputation, or love. True success lies in closeness to God, not financial accumulation.

1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 · Acts 16

1 Thessalonians

Motives

Paul defends his ministry motives in Thessalonica, demonstrating through his sacrificial labor and character that he served the gospel and people, not personal gain—a model for believers to follow Jesus with pure hearts centered on God's kingdom.

Philippians 2:1-5

Philippians

Moving From "Me" to "We"

This sermon examines how Christian community requires thinking in terms of the group rather than individual preferences. Through humility, like-mindedness, concern for others, and Jesus's example, believers learn to prioritize corporate unity over personal interests.

Genesis 2:18-25 · Matthew 25

Myths of Marriage

This sermon examines three common myths about marriage—that problems are someone else's fault, that good marriages should be easy, and that we shouldn't have to change—and contrasts them with biblical truths about responsibility, hard work, and mutual transformation.

2 Kings 5:1-14 · Matthew 5:3

Naaman

Pride prevents us from receiving God's blessings, but when we humble ourselves and desire God's will above our own expectations, we find true healing and eternal life.

Never Order Vanilla

This senior adult devotional challenges listeners to embrace life's fullness with enthusiasm and adventure rather than settling for mediocrity, urging them to maintain wonder, spontaneity, and zest for living like Caleb, Joshua, and the biblical figures who experienced God's richness.

2 Samuel 1-5 · Psalm 142:1-7

2 Samuel

New King but Same Lord

David's twenty-year journey from anointing to kingship demonstrates God's faithfulness to his promises and the importance of seeking God's direction, patience, and protecting one's family.

John 4:1-26 · Numbers 20:8-11

John Gospel

No Longer Thirsty

Jesus offers living water that permanently satisfies spiritual thirst. Only a relationship with him—not worldly pursuits—provides the purpose and direction we truly seek.

Luke 12:22-34

No Worries

This sermon examines Jesus's teaching on worry and possessions, arguing that kingdom-focused living eliminates fear about material needs. Followers are called to shift from accumulating wealth to generously serving the poor.

2 Samuel 24 · 1 Chronicles 21

Numbers Aren't Important

This sermon examines David's sin of numbering Israel and God's merciful response, demonstrating that pride precedes judgment but God's grace restores those with pliable hearts willing to repent and sacrifice for fellowship with Him.

Obadiah 1:1-21

Obadiah: Prophet of God's Triumph

This sermon examines how God views jealous pride and unrighteous gloating over others' suffering, using Edom's exploitation of Israel as a cautionary tale. Believers must reject pride in self-sufficiency and replace it with faith in God's sovereignty.

1 Samuel 15:13-23 · Exodus 17

1 Samuel

Obedience

God expects complete obedience to his commands, and partial obedience is disobedience. The sermon examines Saul's excuses for his disobedience and calls listeners to genuine repentance and submission to God's will.