Sermons Page 16

1 John 2:18-27

1 John

Remain

This sermon examines how remaining in Christ—steadfast in faith and undistracted by false teachings—secures God's promise of eternal life to believers.

Nehemiah 13:1-31 · Numbers 21-22

Remaining Pure

This sermon examines how spiritual decline follows a three-generation pattern and calls believers to align their actions with their professed faith in God by recommitting to Scripture, resisting worldly influence, honoring God's priorities, and renewing their passion for his will.

2 Peter 1:12-21

Peter epistles

Remembering Truth

Truth is found in reliable sources—eyewitness testimony and Scripture—not subjective feeling. Peter urges believers to remain firmly grounded in God's Word against false teaching and cultural relativism.

1 Kings 10:1-9 · James 1:17

Reputation

Solomon's widespread reputation reflects God's goodness and power. Believers must acknowledge God as the source of all good and pursue Jesus with wholehearted devotion, moving beyond external practice to genuine relationship.

Malachi 1:6-14 · Isaiah 6

Malachi

Respect for God

This sermon challenges believers to approach God with genuine respect and honor rather than casual indifference, examining how the priests of Malachi's time treated their worship of God as routine and offering modern parallels for contemporary believers.

Mark 5:1-20 · Isaiah 65:1-5

Restoring Sanity

Jesus brings healing and restoration to a man destroyed by chaos and evil, and sends him as a missionary to tell others what God has done. This same Jesus offers healing to all who are broken and shattered by life, and calls each believer to share their testimony.

John 11:1-44

John Gospel

Resurrection

Jesus weeps at death's power but demonstrates through raising Lazarus that he is the resurrection and the life, calling believers to trust that death will not have the final word.

Judges 16:4-21

Judges

Revealing Too Much

Samson's downfall through Delilah illustrates how playing with sin and trusting in ourselves rather than God leads to destruction. Believers must flee temptation and remember that true strength comes from dependence on God, not self-confidence.

2 Samuel 12:15-25

Riding Out the Storm

When David faces the consequences of his sin—the death of his child—he responds not with bitterness but with faith, trusting in God's goodness. The sermon examines how suffering consequences of sin humbles us, isolates us, and reveals God's character.

1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Risk

This sermon challenges believers to prioritize genuine relationships and authentic care for people before sharing the gospel, modeling Paul's principle of becoming a servant to all in order to win some to Christ.

Joshua 5:1-12 · Exodus 4

Joshua

Rolling On

As Israel celebrates the Passover in the promised land after circumcision, God rolls away the reproach of Egypt and invites his people into a new beginning. Like Israel, we experience spiritual circumcision through baptism, stripping away sin and preparing us to engage in God's work.

Genesis 27:41-28:9

Genesis

Running from Trouble

Isaac's faith stands in stark contrast to his sons' selfishness and deceit. Though neither Jacob nor Esau demonstrates faith, Isaac trusts God's promises and blesses Jacob anyway, reminding us that true faith acts on what we cannot see rather than what we can.

Revelation 20:1-10

Satan Bound

God limits Satan's power and remains victorious over all opposition. Christians who remain faithful to God, even unto suffering, will ultimately share in Christ's eternal victory rather than settling for temporary worldly comfort.

Acts 2:37-41

Save Yourself

This sermon examines Acts 2:38 to show that baptism, coupled with repentance, is the necessary and vital response to faith in Jesus Christ, serving as the line of demarcation between the old life and the new allegiance to God.

Hebrews 1:1-3

Saying What You Mean

This sermon examines barriers to clear communication—indirectness, contradiction, and false assumptions—and offers three factors for healthy dialogue: accepting others' feelings, revealing oneself honestly, and listening deeply, drawing a parallel to how God communicated plainly through Jesus.

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Ecclesiastes

Search for Meaning

This sermon examines the author of Ecclesiastes' search for life's purpose through wealth, pleasure, work, and wisdom, concluding that ultimate meaning cannot be found in earthly pursuits but only in relationship with God.

Psalm 139

Search Me

This sermon explores Psalm 139's portrait of God's knowledge, presence, planning, and judgment, calling listeners to surrender their lives completely to God's intimate care and righteous oversight.

2 Kings 1:1-18

Searching for Answers

God will not tolerate idolatry and demands exclusive allegiance. King Ahaziah's refusal to consult God and his pursuit of Baal-Zebub instead demonstrates that God alone knows our hearts and provides true answers.

1 Samuel 16:1-13 · Matthew 15

1 Samuel

Seeing As God Sees

While humans judge by external appearance, God evaluates the heart. This sermon challenges listeners to prioritize character over charisma and seek leaders with a shepherd's heart rather than merely impressive credentials.

2 Chronicles 1:7-12

Chronicles

Seeking a Better Heart

When Solomon asks God for wisdom to lead well rather than wealth or honor, God grants his request and adds blessings besides. This sermon examines how seeking internal transformation—humility, godly character, spiritual alignment—should precede concern for external circumstances.

1 Kings 3:1-15

1 Kings

Seeking an Obedient Heart

Solomon's reign begins with good motives but poor choices that contradict God's explicit commands. Yet God blesses his humble request for a discerning heart, demonstrating that right action and proper motives must go hand in hand.

2 Kings 19:14-19

Seeking God's Deliverance

This sermon examines Hezekiah's response to Sennacherib's threats, showing that seeking God's deliverance means trusting in God as the only true God and viewing reality through faith rather than worldly power.

1 Timothy 3 · Titus 1

Selecting Elders

This sermon outlines the biblical qualifications for elders and invites the congregation to participate in identifying and nominating men whose character, faith, and servant conduct demonstrate readiness to shepherd the church.

1 Kings 21:1-29 · Leviticus 25:23-28

Selling Your Soul

This sermon examines Ahab's covetousness and murder of Naboth, showing how sin's true price far exceeds its apparent gain. Believers must choose obedience, select spouses who strengthen faith, and resist sin's crouching door.