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Genesis 21:8-21

A Dysfunctional Family

Abraham's family fractures when Sarah forces Hagar and Ishmael from camp, revealing how sin creates lasting discord. Yet God remains faithful, ensuring His purposes are accomplished despite human failures.

Luke 9:28-36 · Revelation 1:17

A Glimpse of Glory

The transfiguration reveals Jesus as God's chosen one to be heard and obeyed. Believers must ground faith in objective Scripture rather than emotional experiences alone.

1 Kings 22:1-40

A Lone Voice

This sermon examines how to discern God's will through the story of Ahab's refusal to heed Micaiah's warning. It teaches five practices—prayer, scripture study, seeking wise counsel, patience, and attention to signposts—while cautioning against decisions driven by emotion, contradiction to scripture, or ungodly advisors.

Acts 20:17-35

A Message for the Elders

This sermon examines the biblical role of elders as shepherds and overseers—not business-style leaders but spiritual protectors of God's flock. It calls the congregation to support their elders and charges the elders to know, correct, lead, study Scripture, and model Jesus.

Ephesians 4:17-24

Ephesians

A New Attitude

This sermon examines Paul's call to abandon pagan thinking and embrace a new attitude characterized by righteousness and holiness, reflecting God's character rather than worldly pursuits.

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.

Genesis 16:1-16

A Poor Decision

Impatience and desperation lead Abraham and Sarah to abandon faith in God's promises, resulting in family conflict and heartache that could have been avoided through patient trust.

Luke 20:1-8

A Question of Authority

When religious leaders challenge Jesus's authority, he turns the question back on them, forcing a decision about whether he comes from God. This sermon calls listeners to make their own definitive choice about Jesus and live accordingly.

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.

Daniel 3:1-30

Daniel

A Walk Among the Flames

This sermon examines the commitment of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, showing that genuine commitment to God goes beyond words, demands costly decisions, and must be settled before crisis arrives.

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.

1 Samuel 25

Abigail

Abigail's courageous intervention between David and her foolish husband Nabal demonstrates how God uses peacemakers to redirect us toward His purposes. Like Jesus, she takes responsibility for another's sin and speaks truth that calls us to trust God rather than pursue revenge.

John 3:22-36

John Gospel

Above All

Jesus is the bridegroom sent from above to redeem his unfaithful people. Accepting his testimony confirms God's trustworthiness and brings eternal life; rejecting it leaves one under God's wrath.

Galatians 3:15-18

Abraham's Promise

God's covenant with Abraham, based on His promise rather than the law, demonstrates His trustworthiness and generosity. Believers today inherit this promise through faith in Christ, not through their own effort.

1 Timothy 1:12-17

1 Timothy

Abundant Grace

This sermon explores how recognizing the depth of our sin and experiencing God's unmerited grace generates passion for God. Paul's transformation from persecutor to preacher exemplifies how grace beyond measure leads to lifelong devotion and witness.

Luke 7:36-50

Acceptance

This sermon examines Jesus' radical acceptance of a sinful woman in Luke 7, contrasting her overflowing gratitude with Simon's judgment, and calls believers to extend similar grace and welcome to the spiritually broken.

James 2:14-26

James

Active Faith

Genuine faith is actively revealed in how believers treat others, particularly those in need. True faith demands action, not merely words or good intentions.

Galatians 3:26-4:7

Galatians

Adoption

Paul summarizes justification by faith, showing how baptismal faith brings believers into God's family through adoption rather than human effort or law-keeping, granting them the Spirit, intimate relationship with God, and spiritual inheritance.

After the Shepherds

This devotional reflects on the day after Christmas and Jesus' birth, exploring how life moves from peak spiritual moments into routine daily living, and how there is always a day after—whether in Jesus' life or our own.

Ezekiel 13:1-23 · 2 Corinthians 5

All Is Well!

True disciples must demonstrate consistency between their claims and their conduct, serving as authentic ambassadors for Christ whose actions reflect God's character to a watching world.

1 Samuel 30:1-31

1 Samuel

All Share Alike

Real strength comes from trusting God's promises, seeking His direction, and recognizing that all blessings are gifts from Him. The believer must share the spoils of victory with all who participated, honoring God rather than self.

Romans 8:28-39 · Romans 8:29

Am I Really Saved?

This sermon examines whether salvation depends on our works or God's eternal grace and love. Christians often struggle with false beliefs about God's happiness requirements, the permanence of His love, and their worthiness—but Scripture affirms that nothing can separate believers from God's love because His grace, not our performance, secures salvation.

Amos 2:4-16 · Ruth 4:7

Amos

Apostasy

Israel's apostasy stems from rejecting God's word in favor of cultural voices, leading to devalued human life, mistreatment of the poor, sexual immorality, and active resistance to God's prophets. The church must choose to listen to God's truth rather than subjective philosophy.

Leviticus 1-7

Leviticus

Approaching God

This sermon examines the five Old Testament sacrifices as a pattern for approaching God: confession and forgiveness must precede praise and thanksgiving. All find their fulfillment in Christ's sacrifice, calling believers to daily dedication and assurance of peace with God.