Sermons, Lectures, & Teachings
Honoring the past context for God’s word.
Understanding the current relevance for God’s word.
Living in the future hope of God’s word.
Why, How, & What | 1 Samuel 13:7-15; 16:1-13; 17:31-52
As Christians, what is our why? Christ is our WHY. Our driving force for everything we do - raising kids, playing with grandkids, mowing the lawn, grocery shopping, having dinner with friends, enjoying that morning cup of coffee, supporting our spouse, going to work and working hard - if we are centering our driving force on our why, then this is all done in pursuit of loving union with Jesus.
Buy-in Ignites Action | Acts 2:41-3:26
Our text today jumps us right into the middle of a story. Bob shared about this story in Acts 2 last week, but here’s a summary. The disciples were gathered together and unsure of what to do next with Jesus’s recent ascension to heaven.
The Valiant Woman | Proverbs 31:10-31
When you think of the ideal woman, what comes to mind? No matter the woman image that you pictured when you think of the ideal woman, there’s a good chance that you are right. Our passage today is Proverbs 31:10-31, more famously known as the wife of noble character.
Palm Sunday: Why a King Matters | 1 Samuel 8:4-9 & Luke 2:29-40
Today, we are going to take a look at the procession of Jesus into Jerusalem and why this is such a symbolic act. If Jesus came to bring salvation and freedom to the whole world, not just to the Jews, but to the Gentiles as well, then why is the world’s recognition of Jesus as king less than a week before his crucifixion significant? And what does this mean for our lives today?
Honoring: Intergenerational Discipleship | Luke 2:25-52
Intergenerational is not the same as multigenerational. What we will be talking about today is more than co-existing within a community or space as different generations, the question isn’t can we tolerate people who are different ages than us. The challenge is: can we approach a multigeneration community, like our church, and experience mutual discipleship from each other.
Sharing: God’s Mission Through Us | Matthew 28:16-20 & Hebrews 13:15-16
Outreach, Missions, and Evangelism are often used interchangeably or even incorrectly. They are all words that can be intimidating, but I believe that is largely because we don’t understand them or their role in the fulfillment of the Gospel.