Sermons Page 30

1 Peter 2:4-12

1 Peter

People of God

Peter establishes the identity of believers as God's living stones, called to live consistently in praise despite rejection by the world, trusting that their faithfulness honors God and reflects Christ's resurrection power.

James 1:2-12 · John 16:33

James

Perseverance in Trials

Trials are God's means of developing spiritual maturity and perseverance in believers. Rather than complaining about difficulties, Christians should seek God's wisdom, focus on the outcome, and trust that endurance through trials produces the character God intends.

James 5:13-20

James

Praying with Faith

Praying with faith is not about setting God free to work but about setting us free to trust. Prayer changes us, releasing us from self-centered thinking and enabling deeper trust in God's purposes.

2 Peter 1:12-21

2 Peter

Remembering Truth

Truth is found in reliable sources—eyewitness accounts and Scripture—not in subjective feelings. Peter urges believers to ground themselves firmly in God's Word to resist false teaching and error.

James 3:1-12

James

The Hardest Thing to Control

Controlling the tongue is a constant battle that no one perfectly masters. James warns that though small, the tongue wields enormous power to build up or tear down, and believers must think carefully before speaking, consider others' dignity, and remember that all people bear God's image.

1 Peter 3:1-7 · 1 Peter 2:17

1 Peter

The New Hope in Marriage

Peter calls believers to mutual submission and respect in marriage—wives and husbands alike—as a counterculture witness to unbelieving spouses and a reflection of Christ's humble sacrifice.

2 Peter 2:1-22

2 Peter

Truth Wins

God will judge false teachers who deny His sovereignty and lead believers astray through messages of permissiveness, while preserving the righteous. Confidence in salvation rests on objective truth and God's consistent judgment.

1 Peter 2:11-12 · 1 Peter 2:9-10

1 Peter

We Don't Belong

Christians are foreigners and exiles who belong to God's kingdom, not this world. This identity calls them to abstain from sinful desires and live with such integrity that their faith becomes convincing even to unbelievers.

Ruth 1:1-22

Ruth

When God Fails

When life's devastations threaten to overwhelm us, our anger at God paradoxically reveals faith—we blame him because we believe he is real and capable. Though God's silence feels final, his provision quietly unfolds in daily circumstances.

John 2:1-11 · Isaiah 55:1

John

A Sign at a Wedding

Jesus' transformation of water into wine at Cana demonstrates the beginning of his messianic ministry and reveals his power to make all things new, calling believers to trust him for spiritual renewal.

Psalm 71 · Philippians 1:23

Basics

Aging Well

This sermon examines how aging believers can maintain spiritual purpose, share their faith stories with younger generations, and find peace in the hope of eternity with God rather than succumbing to bitterness and despair.

Joshua 1:6-9 · Joshua 24:25-26

Basics

Can We Trust the Bible?

This sermon examines the historical transmission of the Old and New Testament texts, demonstrating through scribal practices, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and early manuscripts that the Bible has been reliably preserved. God's involvement and the reverence of believers throughout history assure us that Scripture is trustworthy and worthy of our faith.

John 9:1-41 · Exodus 4:11

John

Do You Really See?

Jesus heals a blind man to demonstrate messianic power and remove spiritual blindness. The religious leaders, despite witnessing the miracle, remain spiritually blind because they trust their own systems rather than seeking Jesus.

John 21:1-25 · John 13

John

Finding Our Mission

This sermon examines how Peter's encounter with the risen Jesus reorients his purpose from fishing to glorifying God through faithful witness, even unto death. Disciples find meaningful mission only in Jesus.

Psalm 148

Basics

God and Evolution

This sermon examines how macroevolution fails to explain life's origin and complexity, demonstrating instead that intelligent design and a personal God provide a more reasonable foundation for faith and meaning.

Matthew 28:18-20 · Romans 3:21

Basics

How Does One Become a Christian?

Following Jesus requires faith—trusting in his claims, death, and resurrection—demonstrated publicly through baptism and a commitment to live a new life in righteousness under his lordship.

2 Peter 1:20-21 · Romans 1

How Is the Bible Authoritative?

This sermon examines the authority of Scripture through biblical claims, archaeological evidence, and internal consistency, demonstrating that the Bible's trustworthiness rests on its transmission accuracy, thematic unity, and fulfilled prophecy, inviting believers to submit to God's authoritative word in faith.

John 13:1-38

John

Love's Full Demonstration

Jesus demonstrates authentic love through humble service and commands his followers to love one another with the same sacrificial, selfless love he showed them—a love that reveals Christ's reality to the world.

1 Timothy 5:1-2 · Genesis 38

Basics

Me Too? Sexual Abuse Discussed

This sermon addresses sexual abuse with directness and sensitivity, calling men to treat women with dignity and respect while offering a biblical path to healing for victims that includes anger, justice-seeking, counseling, forgiveness, and trust in God's presence and wrath against sin.

Matthew 28:18-20

Basics

Mission

Jesus commissions his followers to make disciples of all nations, a mission that extends beyond the apostles to every believer in their daily lives and work.

1 Peter 2:4-12

Basics

People of God

Peter teaches that believers are God's people—living stones built into His temple—called to live lives of praise and integrity in a world that rejects Jesus, finding honor not in the world's acceptance but in alignment with Christ.

Matthew 6:5-15 · Habakkuk 1:2

Basics

Prayer

This sermon examines prayer as an expression of dependency on God, addressing common challenges and misconceptions. It calls believers to persistent, faithful prayer even when answers seem delayed or different from expectations.

John 12:1-11

John

Priorities

This sermon examines how Mary's costly anointing of Jesus reveals right priorities. When hearts are set on honoring Jesus, choices flow from love rather than calculation.

John 10:1-21 · Psalm 23

John

Shepherd

Jesus is the good shepherd who leads his sheep to safety and abundant life. Believers must hear his voice and reject the destructive lies of the enemy.