Sermons from December 2023
Loyalty to Jesus Above All
In this sermon Pastor Tim explains Jesus’ call to discipleship. Shockingly, Jesus tells the crowds that when the come to him they must hate mother and father and wife and children and brother and sister. These profound words of our Lord deserve close attention and clear action. May you understand the cost of discipleship and then say, Jesus is worthy! Passage: Luke 14:25-26
The Birth of Jesus Christ
This Christmas reflect upon Jesus Christ and who he is. This sermon considers what we learn about Jesus Christ in the birth narrative in the gospel of Matthew. Jesus come to earth via divine conception, is the son of God and son of David, and is called Jesus because he is God’s king bringing God’s salvation. His life and cross-work are not attempts to save sinners, but an accomplishment that is effective and glorious. Passage: Matthew 1:18-25
The Joy of the Lord Be Your Strength
Pastor Josh Poffenroth preaches on the joy of the Lord as the fruit of the Spirit. This continues his series and is the third message in that series on the fruit of the Spirit. Passage: Nehemiah 8
Ministry, Service, and Power
Dr. Joseph Boot preaches from Matthew 20:20-28. Dr. Joe Boot leads the Ezra Institute. Visit www.ezrainstitute.com for more details. Passage: Matthew 20:20-28
Praying for Boldness
The church has been commissioned by the Lord Jesus to spread the gospel message to every creature. Yet, what is one great hindrance keeping her from being engaged as she ought? Cowardice. Fear in the face of a hostile world. Listen in as we examine the response of the early church to their own experience of hostile opposition: prayer for boldness. We will learn how we as the church today ought to revive this practice of petition, expecting great things…