Sermons from April 2020
Laying Your Gold in the Dust
Pastor Tim considers the final counsel of Eliphaz in Job 22. In poetic language, he touches on one of the most important truths in our pursuit of God–repentance. He defines repentance in an excellent way and specifically targets greed. May this truth help us put God first and experience the joy of having him as our gold, him as our treasure! Consider these questions:1. What are the four aspects of repentance mentioned in this sermon?2. In what areas do you…
The Independence of God
In this chapter we consider the reality that God doesn’t need us. Rather than a discouragement, we are left astounded at how this magnifies his love, his grace, and his glory! This is when our knowledge of God becomes soul-satisfying and altogether lovely! Consider these questions in reflection:1. Where did Eliphaz go wrong in his understanding of God’s independence?2. Have you had seasons of prayerlessness and “practical atheism” because you misunderstood God? How?3. How does God’s independence make his love…
The Certainty of Jesus’ Resurrection
In this sermon we consider the reality of the resurrection of Jesus. What we see is that the reality of the resurrection is not only a vindication of Jesus’ life and ministry, it is a guarantee of coming judgment to all people everywhere. The resurrection is not just an event in the past, its consequence affects your future. The resurrection is certain, future judgment is certain. In light of this, consider these question:1. What was helpful to you as you…
What’s So Good About Good Friday?
Pastor Tim speaks to the reason why “Good Friday” is good! Whether you know little or much about Jesus and Christianity, this is an excellent look at the biggest event in history. There is no event that has changed our world more than the death of Christ. We start at John’s declaration that Jesus is the lamb of God. Then we follow the historical narrative to understand God’s past actions in helping us see Jesus as the long awaiting Savior…
The World Is Not the Way It Should Be
Job laments about injustice. He argues that the world is not the way it should be. If Job is right, and in the main he is, what does this mean for God who rules this world? Is God unjust? Is his lordship somehow corrupt or broken? We consider three important truths: (1) sin has entered the world; (2) justice is delayed as a kindness of God; and (3) this is not the end of the story. We must remember these…