Sermon from March 7th

Our Incomprehensible God

Isaiah 40: 12 - 17; 25 - 31


1. Our God is not just a counselor or comforter or friend or even savior; He is the creator of the universe. Isaiah 9:6
2. Our minds cannot comprehend this, so chapters like this help us understand just how powerful he is.
3. Men create gods they can comprehend, but our God is more than we can fathom.
4. We don't understand why God does what he does and allows what he allows, but he knows what he is doing.
5. Now it is up to us to resolve to trust him.
6. When we do, he will give us the strength we need to live the abundant life he promised. John 10:10

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.

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.

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

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.

Sermon from January 31st

We are More than Conquerers, Part II

Romans 8: 28 - 39

1. Everything that happens to us has a purpose - to make us more like Jesus.
2. God's plan is to make us holy and that is often a painful process.
3. When Jesus died for me that proved that God is willing to give me everything necessary for my glorification and salvation.
4. The only one who could condemn you is the very one who is declaring you not guilty.
5. No circumstance can stop Jesus from loving you. You will never ever be separated from Jesus.

6. We may feel God has forgotten us, abandoned us, or is mad at us, but these are impossible.

Sermon from January 24th

We are More than Conquerers

Romans 16: 17 - 20

1. We shouldn't listen to people who teach what is contrary to the Scripture. They are on the losing side and will only drag us down.
2. The way we act really does matter - partly because it shows how important our faith is to us.
3. Also, because our obedience to God shows him we love him. John 14:15
4. God has already defeated Satan and we are already victorious. We may get battered, but the final score is already decided.
5. God allows us to stay in this battle because he has a purpose for each of us. Ephesians 2: 10
6. We don't just barely win, we are more than conquerers. Romans 8: 37