Psalm 71 · Philippians 1:23
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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
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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.
Psalm 148
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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
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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.
1 Timothy 5:1-2 · Genesis 38
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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
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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
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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
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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 4
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Starting Spiritual Discussions
This sermon examines how to initiate spiritual conversations with friends, family, and coworkers using three personality-aligned approaches—direct, indirect, and invitational—while maintaining authentic faith witness.
Luke 24:46-53 · Acts 1
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The Ascension
The ascension confirms Christ's completed work of redemption and his eternal intercession for believers, empowering the church with the Holy Spirit and assuring us that Jesus reigns over all things.
Romans 1:18-25 · Romans 2:14-15
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The Existence of God
God's existence is evident through creation and the universal human sense of right and wrong imprinted on every heart. Rejecting this obvious truth leaves us accountable to God's standard.
Deuteronomy 6:4 · Mark 12:29
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The Holy Spirit
This sermon explains the nature of the Holy Spirit as God, how one receives the Spirit at conversion through faith, and the Spirit's five purposes in the Christian life: helping in weakness, bringing holiness, fighting evil, assuring our standing with God, and giving confidence in our relationship with God as Father.
Matthew 6:25-34 · Isaiah 46:9-10
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The Providence of God
God knows all things, works in the world to accomplish his purposes, and provides for what we need. Though we possess genuine free will, trusting God means learning to cooperate with his will and finding joy in desiring what he desires.
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
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The Resurrection
The resurrection of Jesus is historically defensible against common objections and assures believers of eternal life, resurrection power in daily living, and the transformative significance of baptism.
Psalm 100 · Genesis 4
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We Worship an Awesome God
Worship requires a prepared heart filled with wonder at God's grace, not merely external motions. True worship flows from recognizing God's forgiveness and allowing the Spirit to transform our hearts.
Genesis 2:20-25 · Genesis 2:24
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Why Did God Create Sex?
God created sex with purpose and intent as a celebration of the marriage covenant. Sexual intimacy within marriage expresses both the covenant commitment between spouses and the spiritual relationship between Christ and the church, calling couples to mutual acceptance and honor.
Ephesians 2:11-22 · 1 Peter 1:18-21
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Why Did Jesus Die?
Jesus' death on the cross brings forgiveness, reconciliation, and unity between all peoples. His sacrifice transforms our identity, confidence, relationships, purpose, and understanding of marriage.
Hebrews 10:19-25
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Why Do We Assemble Together?
Christian assembly serves both vertical worship of God and horizontal encouragement of one another. The Hebrew writer calls believers to intentional community that provokes mutual love and good deeds, especially in times of uncertainty.
Luke 13:1-5 · John 9:1-5
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Why Does Evil Exist?
Evil exists because God grants humans free will to choose love or harm, and suffering in a fallen world can reveal God's glory and draw believers deeper into faith and trust.
Joshua 1:6-9 · Joshua 24:25-26
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Can We Trust the Bible?
This sermon examines the historical transmission of the Old and New Testament texts, demonstrating through scribal practices, archaeological discovery, and manuscript evidence that the Bible we possess is reliable and trustworthy as God's word.