Sermons from 2017 (Page 4)
A Cry for Revival
Text: Psalm 85:1-13
What is the greatest need in our country today? Is it jobs? Is it greater government support? Or is it less government control? How about a stronger military? You name it, and it will probably make other people’s list too. But how many would say revival from God? Is your heart crying out for revival like the voice of the psalmists recorded in Psalm 85? Listen to this four-fold cry from the heart.
Join the “Come Alongside Gang”
Text: Ephesians 6:18-24
We have a responsibility and privilege to encourage one another in serving the Lord and his church, especially those on the front lines of ministry. Ephesians 6:18-24 closes this letter to the church by showing us three ways to do that.
The Greatest Gift a Mother Can Give
Text: 2 Timothy 1:5
God honors true Christian mothers and grandmothers in the Bible. One of the ways he does this is by publicly recognizing their greatest contribution, a special gift to their children and grandchildren. This gift can be considered the greatest gift anyone can give to her family. It is the gift of living and sharing their faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, an eternal legacy of grace.
When the Devil Attacks
Text: Ephesians 6:17-20
In Ephesians 6:10-20, we are told that following Jesus can be a struggle. In fact, we are at war with the devil and can expect many struggles of many kinds throughout our lives. However, God has not left us alone to fight against our spiritual enemy with our own weapons. In Ephesians 6:17, we read about the final three weapons that God has given us to defeat our enemy. Always have them handy.
Dress for Success (in Battle)
Text: Ephesians 6:13-16
In Ephesians 6, we see that the Christian life is like living in a war zone where our enemy is Satan but our victory is in Christ. In the second of a three-part series, we learn that winning against our enemy depends on what we wear and carry as weapons into battle. And the image given is a fully dressed and armed Roman soldier of the First Century.
Stand Strong to Win Big
Text: Ephesians 6:10-13
Until Jesus comes again, Christians and the church will be at war. But, instead of fighting against an enemy with guns, bombs, IEDs, or other weapons, we are fighting an unseen but powerful spiritual enemy led by Satan and his army of fallen angels. In Ephesians 6:10-13, the Apostle Paul introduces us to the nature of our struggles and how to win in spiritual warfare.
The Empty Tomb is Enough!
Text: Matthew 28:1-7
Some people will never be persuaded that Jesus Christ is both fully man and fully God who can provide forgiveness of sins and give new life to the sinner unless they see convincing proof that that is possible. What kind of convincing proof is needed? Easter teaches us that when it comes to proof, the empty tomb of Jesus is enough. Read all about it in Matthew 28:1-7.
Service with a Smile
Text: Ephesians 6:5-9
Because of God’s Word and God’s help, Christians should stand out as the very best bosses, employees or students. They have good reason to offer service with a smile. In Eph. 6:5-9 we move from the fireplace at home to the workplace or classroom where you work or study and discover what makes followers of Christ different.
Building the Godly Home
Text: Ephesians 6:1-4
In Ephesians 6:1-4, the Apostle Paul outlines what it takes to build a godly home where parents and children follow Jesus. The text reveals that there are four essential characteristics of a Christ-centered home that are building blocks.
Talking About the Elephant in the Room
Text: Selected Passages
There is an elephant in the room. That saying expresses what is happening in our church right now. But the Scriptures help us to talk about our elephant(s) and see them through God’s eyes. Let’s see how this works in 3 different but true stories in the Bible.