Sermons from 2017 (Page 2)
Scripture Alone
We look at the important doctrine of Scripture alone. Even before Martin Luther was a Christian, he was convinced of this teaching. As we look at history and the importance of this truth, we see why this was the truth that provided the foundation for the Protestant Reformation.
He Came Eating and Drinking
We must go back to Jesus and the ancient church to understand how they cultivated and demonstrated love–they ate together. Let us revive an oft forgotten and neglected practice of hospitality.
Pluralism and the Bible
What does it look like to live and speak in a pluralistic culture where this is no absolute truth? How do we respond and tell the truth as the church of Christ? It is so important to answer these questions from the Scriptures so that we are being faithful to Jesus and to his truth.
Racism and the Bible
Why is racism wrong? Where does it come from? How is it overcome? These questions guide this sermon as we reflect on the great diversity and harmony in the body of Christ. Here we receive a solid biblical foundation for seeing racism as sinful and finding the cure in the truth of Scripture. We’re left with 5 practical ways we can make changes today to move forward in Christlikeness in regard to relationships across ethnic lines.
Transgenderism and the Bible
The push for people with gender dysphoria to become transgender is an attempt to deny Genesis 1, that only affirms Genesis 3. What is really needed is a Revelation 21 transformation by way of the cross of Jesus Christ. This is the essence of what is argued here from Scripture. There is hope for all of us in a sin cursed world and it is found in the gospel of Jesus Christ. NOTE: Be sure to watch to the end…
Christ: The Sure and Steady Anchor
Are you weary? Are you feeling stressed and under pressure? What we see in this passage is a call to endurance with the truths of Christ that will strengthen us by his grace! NOTE: There was a problem recording the video so only the audio is available!
Warning Against Apostasy
There is a great consequence to knowing of Christ and forsaking him. This is the warning passage of all warning passages. Let us press on to maturity and not be in danger of being those who hear but who do not enter into God’s promised rest by clinging to Christ in faith. May God use this warning to strengthen your commitment to him.
Underachievers
What does it mean to be “dull of hearing”? How do you know if you are? And what should you do about it? Let us not be an underachiever, but let us push on to maturity! Here we examine the marks of one who hears but doesn’t hear well enough for faith and obedience to be the fruit of that hearing. May this challenge and encourage us all to grow into better followers of Jesus Christ.
Christ: Our Great High Priest
What is our motivation in prayer? Is it a certain method? No. Rather it is a person. It is seeing Christ as our great high priest that compels us to come to the throne of grace in a time of need. Our confidence in prayer is not in our method or the words we say but in whom we turn to for help.
Strive to Enter the Rest
What is God’s rest? How do I enter it? We tackle these questions as many others as we consider again a great warning in the midst of great hope and great urgency. Here is a call to be faithful to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Do Not Harden Your Hearts
In this sermon we look together at a warning not to have a hard heart. But what does a hard heart look like? The text gives us six different attributes of a rebellious heart as we’re called to watch ourselves and others from falling into the deceitfulness of sin. May God use this warning to keep his saints secure and bring repentance where needed.
Christ: Superior to Moses
As followers of Christ we must stay faithful to our calling. How can we do this in our families, at work, or in the public square? We consider Christ. This sermon unpacks this text of Scripture and the faithfulness of Jesus before considering real-world examples and the biblical truth that sets us free to follow Christ. May God give us grace to cling to him in times of adversity and temptation to quit.