ARCC Sermons

One of the marks of a disciples of Christ is that they “know the voice” of the good shepherd. In a culture of discipleship this looks like discerning the difference between the truth and the lie…between the one who wants to take it all and the One who gave it all in order to have us. 

DNA Questions: John 10:1-15

Discover

What is the significance of "truly, truly" at the very beginning?

How are we to think of Jesus given this text?

How ...

When we think about being a church with a culture of discipleship we must start with a people who come and see and then ultimately come to know and believe in a person.

DNA Questions - John 1:43-51

Discover

If this was the only scripture you had how would you understand the concept of discipleship or "following"Jesus?

Why do you think Nathanael asks "how do you know me" instead of asking for a sign or for proof?

What is Jesus referring...

The Psalmist talks about what it is like to be gladdened by the work of God and subsequently how we can be vigilant to see His work.

DNA Questions: Psalm 92

Discover:

What does "good" mean in this context?

What are the traits of the stupid man and the fool?

What does it mean to flourish like a palm tree?

Nurture:

How can you pursue a grateful heart?

How do you view those who fail around you? How would a greater understanding of grace in ...

So often we come across beautifully written statements in scripture especially in the Psalms that we hold onto for dear life. Although that is a great thing, we can run into problems when we don’t really take the time to think through what those words mean and what God intended for us when He wrote them. Psalm 91 is a great example of what it means to think through God’s intent for such a phrase: “He who dwells in the shelter of th...

In a world where both secular culture and church culture tend towards the facade of “all is well” scripture does NOT. There is a raw-ness to this Psalm that leads the reader to look for a quick resolution, but instead is left to deal with the darkness. The good news is that we have a Savior who isn’t afraid to step into that space and sing along with us our song in the night.

DNA Questions - Psalm 88

Discover

What does the Psalmist m...

Christianity is not just a religion. Christianity is just a name for the plan that God has made to establish His Kingdom on Earth. If you are a follower of Christ you have been brought out of a kingdom of darkness and into the Kingdom He died and rose again to establish. God is raising up a people for His possession to be a part of His Kingdom and we get to play a part in this mission. Making disciples of Jesus is the greatest call...

No Christian really needs to be convinced that Godliness is the goal. God’s plan is that we would be conformed into the image of Jesus. Jesus told us that it is enough to be like the master. The Psalmist helps us to know what godliness looks like not only in our our own life, but also in the life of the ones who will influence us.

DNA Questions - Psalm 86

Discover:

How can the Psalmist say that he is "poor and needy"?

What are the imp...

This is a Psalm about repentance and that it is beautifully wrapped up in a robust understanding of who God is and what He has done in saving us and bringing us to Himself in the first place! Repentance must be a part of the life of the believer!

DNA Questions:

Discover

How does Jacob help us better understand all of this?

How does God ultimately put away His anger?

What does it mean that God's salvation is near to those who fear Him? ...

One of the greatest things God could do for us is to give us a heart that matches the Psalmist in desire for the Lord. Psalm 84 helps us know what it means to be in the courts of the Lord. Blessed are those who trust in the Lord above all!

DNA Questions:

Discover

Why does the Psalmist include the stanza about sparrows finding a home?

What does it mean to go from strength to strength?

How are we to think about God not withholding anythi...

There is a truth given to us by Jesus that we need to believe. It’s actually to our advantage that Christ would go to the Father SO that the Spirit could be sent to us. The hope in this series would be that we would come to believe this as ardently as Jesus, Himself AND that we would long to know and enjoy all that we have in the Person and work of the Holy Spirit of God.

DNA Questions:

Discover

What is Paul getting at when he says t...

There is a truth given to us by Jesus that we need to believe. It’s actually to our advantage that Christ would go to the Father SO that the Spirit could be sent to us. The hope in this series would be that we would come to believe this as ardently as Jesus, Himself AND that we would long to know and enjoy all that we have in the Person and work of the Holy Spirit of God.

DNA Questions - 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Discover

What is Paul g...

There is a truth given to us by Jesus that we need to believe. It’s actually to our advantage that Christ would go to the Father SO that the Spirit could be sent to us. The hope in this series would be that we would come to believe this as ardently as Jesus, Himself AND that we would long to know and enjoy all that we have in the Person and work of the Holy Spirit of God.

DNA Questions - 1 Corinthians 10:1-22

Discover:

What is the si...

There is a truth given to us by Jesus that we need to believe.  It’s actually to our advantage that Christ would go to the Father SO that the Spirit could be sent to us.  The hope in this series would be that we would come to believe this as ardently as Jesus, Himself AND that we would long to know and enjoy all that we have in the Person and work of the Holy Spirit of God.

DNA Questions:

Discover

Why is it important that Paul d...

Sermon Outline - 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Description: There is a truth given to us by Jesus that we need to believe. It’s actually to our advantage that Christ would go to the Father SO that the Spirit could be sent to us. The hope in this series would be that we would come to believe this as ardently as Jesus, Himself AND that we would long to know and enjoy all that we have in the Person and work of the Holy Spirit of God.

DNA Q...

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege ...