Sermons from 2021 (Page 5)

Four Evidences for the Resurrection

We consider the resurrection account in John 20 and four evidences that testify to Jesus’ physical resurrection. “These are written so that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31). Passage: John 20:1-10

The Forerunner Foretold

We begin the account of Jesus with the foretelling of John the baptizers birth. Zechariah and Elizabeth are chosen of the Lord to bring forth this child who will prepare the way for the Christ. May God use his word to prepare our own hearts to receive Christ and be brought to him. Passage: Luke 1:5-25

That You May Have Certainty

The introduction to the gospel according to Luke. There are so many misconceptions to how we know about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. As such, we consider why Luke wrote, why we should pay attention, and why this written account gives us certainty. Passage: Luke 1:1-4

Life: Knowing Christ

* We apologize, the audio quality on this recording is poor. With so much focus today on life and preserving life, we do well to ask, “What is life?” Is life about quantity or quality? We examine John 17:3 where it says that eternal life is knowing God and his Son, Jesus Christ. In considering this phrase we find the key to abundant and eternal life!

The Foundation of Freedom

Where Christianity has spread, liberty has followed. This sermon considers the foundations of liberty: God as Creator, Law as Protector, and Christ as Deliverer. Here is a call to see one of the wonderful fruits of the gospel of Jesus Christ. To be sure, liberty or freedom is not the gospel, but it is an overflow of life in Christ. Here is a call to see the foundation of true liberty and find true and lasting freedom in Christ.

The Garden of Gethsemane

The garden of Gethsemane; a place where the bitter anguish of Christ stands out among the rest. If there is one place in Scripture where the posture of the Lord shocks and confuses many an evangelical, it is the garden. Why such suffering on the part of the King of kings? What was the cup he must drink, and what would it accomplish? May you be challenged by the truths found in Gethsemane.

The Great Rebellion

In Psalm 2 we see a clash of two worlds. The creature rebels against the Creator. The end will come with God’s rule and reign over all nations. But where will you be? Will you take refuge in him?

The Law of Love

We are constantly reminded to love our neighbor in the midst of this pandemic. What does it mean to biblically love our neighbor? This sermon examines Jesus’ teaching and applies it to our present circumstances.

The Fruit of Repentance

The epilogue of Job demonstrates the wonderful fruit of repentance. It is not just Job’s blessings, but Job’s heart that has been changed to delight in God and extend grace to others. Here we learn about true repentance and its fruit.

The Joy of Repentance

Job, in the midst of his suffering, finds peace and rest in repentance. God has made himself known and Job has responded in confession and repentance that brings him, not out of suffering, but out of despair. May we learn the joy, hope, peace, and strength found in repentance toward God.

The Essential Church

What does it mean to be a church? What is essential? What is essential to the gathering of the church? How much can be adapted or accommodated? This sermon explores these questions as we consider the nature of the church under the pressure of COVID-19 and health restrictions applied to the gathering of God’s people.