Sunday, February 28, 2010

Sermon from February 28th


A Prophet Without Honor

Mark 6: 1 - 6

1. How could Jesus be a prophet of God since we watched him grow up? Isaiah 53:2
2. How could Jesus be a prophet if he's the carpenter we've seen at work?
3. How could Jesus be a prophet of God since we know his mother and his brothers and sisters?
4. The people of Nazareth knew him well, but not well enough.
5. Don't limit Jesus' work in your life because you underestimate who he is. Colossians 1: 15, 16
6. We must never become so familiar with Jesus that we take him for granted or consider him common.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Sermon from February 21st


Be a Gold-Medal Christian

1 Corinthians 9: 24 - 27

1. There are many good athletes in the Olympics, but only one wins the gold in an event.
2. Paul is encouraging us to be the very best Christian we can be.
3. A champion has self-discipline.
4. A champion is focused on the prize.
5. A champion never gives up.
6. A champion knows the rules and follows them.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Sermon from February 14th


Romance is God's Gift to Us

Song of Songs: Chapter One


1. Sex and romance were invented by God. Romance is a gift from God and must be handled God's way.
2. Love is the most delightful thing we can experience.
3. The bride is dark because she was working class. Love is for all people.
4. The husband cherishes his wife as a thing of beauty. She compliments his looks and personality.
5. A house that God builds is strong and sturdy in a land of tents.
6. Since the church is the bride of Christ, this helps us see how much Jesus loves us. Revelation 19: 7; Ephesians 5: 25 - 33

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Sermon from February 7th


Don't Go Back to Egypt!

Numbers 13:26 - 14: 9

1. The Israelites had been freed from slavery, crossed the Red Sea, and walked to the border of the Promised Land. Now, did they believe God could finish what he started?
2. Joshua and Caleb saw milk and honey, the others saw giants and fortified cities.
3. The majority lived by sight and not by faith. 2 Corinthians 5:7.
4. They thought, "Better the devil we know."
5. But God says, "Do not be afraid, I am with you. I will complete the work I began in you." Joshua 1:6; Philippians 1:6
6. God punished those who didn't believe him, but rewarded those who had faith.