Sermons on Various Scriptures (Page 4)
“Tolerance – Understanding It Biblically” – Part 1
This nation has been preaching tolerance a lot recently with the issues of gender and marriage taking up much of the headlines. The tolerance that the nation is preaching has been redefined to fit a movement rather than following how Scripture and even the dictionary itself defines it. In this two part series, we will be looking at the true definition of tolerance as well as how we are to show tolerance biblically toward the world around us. How does…
“Biblical Service – Serving Others & Not Self”
There has been a statistic for years that has floated around pastoral circles. The stat says that 20% of the church body is doing 80% of the ministry of the church. I don’t know the legitimacy of that statement, but we do see a trend in churches (even more so today) to serve self over others. And if we are serving self, we are most likely not involved in the ministry of the church or in serving others outside of…
“God’s Story Becomes Your Story” – B.L.E.S.S. Someone Part #2
We continue to expound on the concept of “B.L.E.S.S.”ing someone each day. Take some time to listen and continue to learn about how we can serve not only one another but the world around us each day. As you listen, be thinking of individuals in your life on whom you can implement this concept. Be the mouth and feet of Jesus to another.
“B.L.E.S.S. Someone Today”
Ever used the phrase “God bless you”? Often it is used as a salutation without much though. It has become “goodbye” is some sense as you close a letter end a phone call. This sermon challenges that though a bit and beckons you to think about how you can bless someone whether that be a neighbor or family or friend or community member. And not just bless someone but “B.L.E.S.S.” someone. Listen to find out what it means and what you can be…
“Tracing the Roots of Service”
Growing up in a small farming community, it was commonplace to go and help out a neighbor in need not matter what it was or whether or not you were busy with other things. It is what we call serving others–something that Jesus called us to do. By and by though, through the years, service has become an antiquated idea and has lost its place in much of a society that is only concerned about number one (me, myself, and…
“Invitations to the Weary, the Curious, & the Thirsty”
This sermon is part two of a short serious started last week focusing on Advent and its definition. Journey with us as we continue to explore the invitations within the gospels that Jesus extends to those around him. You will be encouraged by the Word of God.
“Invitations – Will You Come?”
Ever considered what the word ADVENT actually means? I think so many people see it simply as a time or celebration or tradition around Christmas time. Perhaps you think of the candles at the front on a Sunday morning. Let’s look at the word itself though. Take some time and learn what the word means and what applications and challenges we can find from Scripture as we look at its definition.
“Learn from My…Follow My…Watch & Learn”
Ever remember your parents saying phrases to you as a kid like: learn from my example or follow my example or don’t make the same mistakes I did or just very simply watch and learn. God have given us examples in our lives, many godly men and women, from whom we can learn many valuable life lessons. The same is true of the Scriptures. There are many men and women who are examples to us and from their examples, we can extra timeless principles…
“Three Teens”
This Sunday, our teens led the congregation in songs of praise to God. In light of that, Pastor Paul decided to look at three teens from Scripture and what lessons we could learn from them. It is interesting to see how people so young can have such an impact on others around them. Looking at three teens from both the Old and New Testaments, what can you learn from them. Take a few moments to listen and discover what lessons…
“Purpose in Suffering…Is It Possible?”
That’s a big question for believers. Suffering seems to be meaningless. If God is good, why doesn’t He just get rid of it? If He cares for us, why doesn’t He eliminate it? Those are honest questions we all ask at some point as believers…even if not out loud. The Scriptures tells us that, yes, purpose can be found in suffering. Paul expressed this. Jesus Himself understood this point. We will be exploring three different points (though there are many…
“If God Is Good…Balancing Life & Truth”
We look at the world around us and come face to face on a daily basis with the evil and suffering and pain that is present in this world. Turn on your local TV station at night and you will find report after report of bad news. How do we reconcile all we see on the news with what we read in Scripture saying that God is good? Mankind has provided a variety of solutions to this issue based upon…
“Isaiah: Bad News/Good News Prophet”
The story of Jesus Christ is not found only in the four gospels of the New Testament. Much was said about Him before the Son of God was ever born as a man in Bethlehem. For the next four Sundays we will be looking at the Messiah from the book of Isaiah. We will be looking at the predictions, the prophecies concerning Him and even how those things have been fulfilled.
“The One Anothers Continued”
Take a listen as we continue to work through the one anothers not only found in the book of Ephesians but throughout the New Testament. One anothers like encourage and build up one another, admonish one another, comfort one another, and assemble together with one another.
“What Comes to Mind When You Hear the Word – Church?”
It’s a location. It’s a building. It’s an organization. No, it’s much more than that. Take time to discover what the church is.