Sermons from June 2019

The Rapture and the End of the Age

What is the rapture and where do you find it in the Bible? What happens before and what happens after? Common and important questions to which the Bible clearly speaks. So that we understand what Scripture says, we take the time to examine all four passages in the Bible which speak about the “rapture” or gathering of the church at the end of the age. What we see is that the end times is much simpler than we’ve been told.

Predestination and Prayer: Does prayer for the lost matter?

Do our prayers make a difference? If God knows the future and who will be saved do our prayers for their salvation work? If predestination is true and God has determined who will be saved, then how can our prayers matter? This sermon examines these important questions. The goal is not only to be satisfied intellectually that prayer and predestination are friends that do not need reconciliation. The goal is for us to be motivated to pray and share the…

Getting Church Priorities Straight

Here is a call for the church to prioritize the advance of the gospel. What we’re reminded of is that this is not a joyless duty but there is much fruit that the church reaps as it gets its priorities straight. The Philippians church is commended for their partnership in the gospel and we must learn from their commendation and do likewise.

Strength to be Content

In this passage we look at the famous verse, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” From sporting events to doing hard things, this verse has been a slogan for achieving your best through God’s strength. But is that what this verse really teaches? What does it mean to do something in God’s strength and not your own? In this sermon we look at the true meaning and true beauty of this verse. It is a promise…

The Battle for Your Mind

What are you feeding your mind? What are the things you set before your eyes and ears? What do you do with your free time? Your mind is a battle ground and your time is short and precious. Here is a call to a Christian mind.