Sermons Page 41

Exodus 34:4-8 · Genesis 3

Family

God's Desire for Forgiveness

Forgiveness is the key to family harmony. This sermon examines three essential elements of forgiveness—relinquishing rights, clear communication about sin, and offering love without guarantee of return—and calls believers to forgive as Jesus forgave.

Romans 12:1-2

Romans

God's Desire for His Children

In light of God's merciful gifts through Christ, dedication to Him is the only rational response. Changed minds—fed by God's truth, focused on His mercy, and strengthened through community—enable believers to discover and live out God's will.

Ephesians 5:21-33 · Genesis 3

Family

God's Desire for Husbands

Husbands are called to love their wives sacrificially, reflecting Christ's love for the church—not through authoritarian rule but through servant leadership that nourishes, protects, and spiritually directs the family.

Ephesians 5:21-33 · Genesis 2:24

Family

God's Desire for Marriage

Marriage reflects the covenant relationship between Christ and the church. Spouses are called to mutual submission, loyalty, and honor—treating marriage as a sacred mystery that reveals God's design for intimacy and oneness.

2 Timothy 3:14-16 · 2 Timothy 1:5

Family

God's Desire for Mothers

Mothers fulfill God's desire by intentionally teaching their children Scripture from infancy, comforting them with compassion, and eventually releasing them to live their own faith.

Deuteronomy 6:1-9 · Deuteronomy 5:22

Family

God's Desire for Parents

Parents must intentionally teach their children God's commands and character, allowing God's glory to pierce their own hearts so they may pierce their children's hearts—though ultimately children's choices remain their own.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 · 1 Corinthians 6

Theology of Sex

God's Desire for Sexual Purity

God calls his children to sexual purity as a reflection of his holy nature. Through the Holy Spirit's power, believers must control their bodies, reject sexual immorality in all forms, and repent when they fail.

Genesis 2:20-25 · Song of Songs 2:1

Family

God's Desire for Sexual Union

God created sex as a covenant act that reveals his holiness and his character. Sexual intimacy within marriage, rooted in mutual acceptance and vows, demonstrates spiritual truth and honors God's design.

Ephesians 5:21-33 · Genesis 2:24

Family

God's Desire for Sexual Union, Part 2

Sexual union within marriage reflects the intimate relationship between Christ and the church, transforming sex from mere physical pleasure into a spiritual demonstration of God's covenant and oneness.

1 Corinthians 7:8-9 · 1 Corinthians 7:25-35

Family

God's Desire for Singles

This sermon examines God's affirmation of singleness as a legitimate calling and gift, urging the church to honor singles as full members of God's family while calling singles to trust God's timing and serve with undivided devotion to the Lord.

1 Corinthians 7:8-9 · 1 Corinthians 7:39-40

Family

God's Desire for Widows

God holds widows in special regard and calls both families and congregations to care for them, while widows themselves are called to continue serving through prayer, mentorship, and good deeds.

1 Timothy 2:9-10 · Titus 2

Family

God's Desire for Women

God calls women to reflect his holiness through dignity, honor, and good deeds. Christian women are to dress and conduct themselves modestly, mentor one another, and serve others—demonstrating value that transcends cultural standards.

Luke 5:17-26 · Daniel 7:13-14

Luke

Healing

This sermon examines how Jesus demonstrates his divine authority to forgive sins through healing, calling believers to respond with praise for God's forgiveness and restoration.

Luke 2:1-20 · Micah 5:2

In a Manger

God works through political events and natural circumstances to fulfill his purposes, entering the world in humility while the powerful remain spiritually blind to his sovereignty.

Matthew 20:20-28 · Matthew 19:28

Serving

Less of Me

Those who belong to Jesus are called to be servants, not seekers of power and position. True greatness comes through serving others and decreasing so that God can increase.

Ephesians 3:14-21 · Ephesians 1:1-14

Serving

Power & Glory

Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21 calls believers to know Christ's love deeply and allow the Spirit's power to strengthen Christ's place in their hearts, resulting in humble service and lives that glorify God.

Luke 3:1-20

Preparation

John the Baptist calls people to repent and prepare for Jesus' coming through changed minds and actions—feeding the poor, clothing the needy, and living justly—rather than relying on heritage or status.

Matthew 25:31-46 · Matthew 24:42

Serving

Service Rewarded

Christians serve not from obligation but from their transformed character. This parable reveals that the righteous act out of who they are, naturally caring for the poor and vulnerable, while unknowingly serving Jesus himself.

Luke 4:1-13 · Genesis 3

Luke

Temptation

Jesus withstands the same temptations that defeated Adam, demonstrating his true Sonship and showing believers how to trust God, worship him alone, and resist testing his goodness.

Matthew 18:1-6 · Galatians 5:20

Serving

Wanting to Be Great

This sermon examines how humility—voluntarily choosing to be less so others may be more—is the true foundation of greatness in God's kingdom, requiring us to act without seeking recognition and to embrace continuous spiritual change.

1 Samuel 5:1-12

1 Samuel

Broken Before the Lord

This sermon examines how trivial concerns often obscure our perception of God's significant work in our lives. Believers must cultivate daily intentional prayer and sacrificial service to keep eternal perspective.

1 Samuel 23:1-6 · 1 Samuel 23:14-18

1 Samuel

Encouragement

God actively provides encouragement through others. Like Jonathan strengthened David's faith during persecution, believers can encourage one another by affirming God's promises, speaking truth, and helping others find their strength in the Lord.

1 Samuel 8:1-22 · Judges 8

1 Samuel

Expectations

Expectations that life should be easy and that others have it better lead to discontentment and subtle rejection of God. The sermon challenges believers to trust God rather than chase what they see, listen to wisdom, and practice contentment.

1 Samuel 12:16-25

1 Samuel

Fear

Worldly fear robs us of worship and leads to selfish choices that dishonor God, while the fear of God—awe and wonder—produces faith, prayer, and surrender to his will.