Sermons Page 5

2 Timothy 1:10 · Ephesians 1:19

Death Destroyed

Jesus destroyed death through his resurrection, removing its finality and mystery so that Christians can face mortality without fear, knowing they will be raised to eternal life with God.

2 Kings 4:8-37 · 1 Kings 17

Death to Life

This sermon examines how the Shunammite woman's persistent faith in Elisha demonstrates God's power over death and calls believers to hold fast to God through trials without knowing the outcome.

Judges 4-5

Deborah

God is the true hero who accomplishes his purposes through all kinds of willing leaders—prominent, reluctant, and obscure. Believers are called to listen and obey God's direction for their lives.

Luke 6:46-49

Parables

Decisions

Following Jesus requires more than verbal commitment—it demands obedience to his words. Those who hear and practice Jesus's teachings build a firm foundation that stands; those who ignore them face destruction.

Judges 13:1-25

Dedicated to God

Parents must dedicate their children to God and help them understand their true purpose in life—to know God as Savior and bring Him glory—rather than pursuing worldly success alone.

1 Kings 8:27 · 1 Kings 8:31-53

1 Kings

Dedication

Solomon's dedication prayer reveals God's awesome nature and willingness to forgive repentant people. The sermon calls believers to recognize God's greatness and extend forgiveness to others as God does.

Genesis 19:1-29 · Luke 17

Deliverance

This sermon examines Lot's hesitation to flee Sodom, arguing that attachment to comfort and possessions distracts from spiritual priorities. Believers must choose between worldly comfort and God's mercy.

Luke 22:54-65

Denial

Peter's denial of Jesus in the courtyard reveals how fear and shame can cause us to betray our public confession. The sermon challenges believers to live boldly according to their faith despite social pressure and embarrassment.

James 2:1-13

James

Discrimination

This sermon examines how followers of Jesus must treat all people impartially, rejecting negative discrimination based on economics or status, and instead seeing people as God sees them—by their character and heart.

1 John 4:13-18 · Hebrews 2:15

Do You Remember Your Childhood Fears?

God, unlike fearful human fathers, uses love and reassurance to free us from fear. Jesus and the Holy Spirit are proof of God's protective presence and perfect intention toward us.

Ephesians 1:9-10 · Colossians 3:1-2

Does It Matter?

This sermon examines how meaning and purpose in life are found through submission to Christ. Rather than pursuing worldly success, believers fulfill God's purpose by living each day for Him and revealing His wisdom to others.

Mark 6:45-56

Don't Be Afraid

This sermon examines how the disciples' hardened hearts prevented them from recognizing Jesus as God walking on water. True faith requires open hearts that trust God's presence even in ongoing struggle.

2 Timothy 1:8-14

2 Timothy

Don't Be Ashamed

Paul encourages Timothy not to be ashamed of his faith or testimony, reminding him that he is part of God's eternal plan that began before time and transcends any earthly circumstance.

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

1 Thessalonians

Don't Be Surprised

This sermon examines Paul's teaching on Christ's return, emphasizing that believers need not fear the unexpected arrival but should live as children of light—awake, sober, and openly—confident in God's plan for eternal life with Jesus.

2 Samuel 11 · Leviticus 15

Don't Look

This sermon examines David's affair with Bathsheba, revealing how unchecked temptation and complacency lead to sin, and how God's knowledge of hidden sin calls us to confession and truth.

1 Samuel 12:16-25

1 Samuel

Don't Turn Away

Israel's misplaced faith in a king rather than God demonstrates the danger of relying on politics and the world instead of trusting God. The sermon calls believers to maintain faith in God's sovereignty through prayer and teaching, never turning away from dependence on Him.

Ezekiel 6:1-10

Ezekiel

Doom, Gloom, and Hope

This sermon examines how hope emerges not from circumstances but from God's sovereign work. Despite messages of destruction, God promises to spare a remnant, calling believers to place exclusive faith in Him rather than in wealth, health, relationships, or idols.

1 Kings 11:1-13 · Exodus 34

Downfall

Solomon's loss of focus—prioritizing his wives over God's clear commands—demonstrates that knowing what is right and doing it are fundamentally different. The sermon calls readers to guard their hearts from justifications that lead them away from obedience.

Joshua 14:6-14

Joshua

Driven

The story of Caleb—85 years old and still asking for his mountain—as a model of vision, patience, and wholehearted trust across a lifetime.

Mark 10:32-45

Dying to Serve

Jesus teaches that greatness in God's kingdom comes through humble service, not power or position. The disciples—and modern believers—are called to adopt Jesus' servant heart, demonstrated supremely in his sacrificial death.

1 Timothy 3:1-7

1 Timothy

Elders

This sermon examines the character qualities God expects in church elders, emphasizing that reputation—both inside and outside the church—is fundamental to their service.

1 Kings 19:1-18 · 1 Kings 18:22

Emotions Must Not Win

Emotions, though real, cannot be trusted to determine truth about one's walk with God. This sermon examines Elijah's despair after his Mt. Carmel victory to show that spiritual direction and God's purpose must override emotional circumstances.

Philippians 2:5-11 · Genesis 1:28

Vision

Emptying Self and Finances

This sermon examines how Jesus' self-limiting example reveals that Christians should view finances as stewardship rather than ownership, limiting their own power and possessions to increase relationship with others.

2 Corinthians 8:8-9 · Philippians 2

Vision

Emptying Self and the Poor

This sermon challenges believers to follow Jesus' example of self-emptying by living simpler lives and redirecting resources to serve the poor, recognizing their disproportionate wealth and responsibility to identify with those in need.