Sermons

Introduction to the Book of Acts - Luke 24: 44-49

Jesus said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.”

Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repen...

One Life - Our lives will be judged (Part 2).

"For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have - Jesus Christ."  1 Cor 3:11

Reward - Salvation is NOT a reward.

Promise:
"Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds." - Revelation 22:12

- Love for God.
- Humility
- Love for enemies.
- Finishing strong.
- Staying ready.

Crowns

"Wha...

One Life - Our lives will be judged (Part 1).

"But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit upon his glorious throne.  All the nations will be gathered in his presence, and he will separate the people as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats."  Matthew 25:31-33

C.T. Studd 

"Only one life, 'twill soon be past, only what's done for Christ will last." 

Live a...

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich." 2 Cor 2: 8-9.

C.T. Studd

"Only one life, 'twill soon be past, only what's done for Christ will last."

Pete's journey in generosity:

- Giving is an act of worship. Every time I give, I am declaring that I am not enslaved to money and declare allegiance to Christ alone.

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One Life - In Christ. With Christ. For Christ.

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:8-10.

The Big Idea

Everything I do FOR Christ, must flow from my relationship W...

Whose table are you setting? Do you tend to be Mary or Martha?

“Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell h...

Do you tend to be Mary or Martha?

“Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” But...

What are your priorities?
- You have one life to live.
- What is your primary God-given purpose for the 70-80 years you have on this earth?
- Our priorities reflect our purpose. What are you focused on?
What is the meaning of it all?​
- One life to live with one purpose: to give God glory and honor.
- We are to give God glory individually as well as in community.
- How do we give God glory in commun...

Is the career, education, house, money, car, and family really enough?

The rich young ruler. Can you relate?
1. He desires eternal life with God.
2. He is a good person.
3. He is seeking to find deeper meaning, purpose and peace in his life.

How can we respond?
1. Be like children and follow Jesus.
2. Recognize Jesus is "Good" and, "No one is good except God alone." (Mark 10:18)
3. Recognize God's grace, t...

Empty Tombs: Mark 5:1-20.
1. Jesus is the ultimate authority.
Jesus has power over the physical world and spiritual world.
2. Jesus transforms death to life.
Jesus renames us. We are His. He calls us His sons and daughters.
3. Jesus is rejected by fallen people identifying with sin.
Some people would rather wallow in their sin than be saved by Jesus.

The devil's, Satan's, strategies.

Unlikely Outreach: Mark 2:13-17.
1. Jesus' outreach connects with unlikely people.
Levi is a social outcast, notorious, sinner, banned from the synagogue, and not well-liked. Levi responds to Jesus' call.
The Pharisees, who are the leaders, experts on religion, the highly educated, and most respected, reject Jesus.
2. What did Jesus offer?
Jesus prepared the way for Levi.
- New Kingdom.
- New Direction. ...

Who do you identify with in story told by Mark 2:1-12?
1. The "Ground Floor" crowd jammed in the room hearing Jesus.
2. The "Great Faith" group helping their friend by lowering him in through the roof.
3. The paralytic being healed.
4. Perhaps your life has some aspects of all of these?

What if TOGETHER- with great effort, at great risk, with great faith and at a great cost, you and your group were willing to go ...

Jesus prepares the way for his kingdom by:
1. Declaring His message.
"The Kingdom of God is near! Repent (turn away) from your sins and believe the Good News!"
2. Picking His team.
Peter, Andrew, James and John were first round picks. What principles can we learn from that account?
- Jesus chooses ordinary people like us to do his extraordinary work.
- Jesus has a kingdom-sized vision.
- Jesus redeems ...

Living in the Wilderness.
We live in an unchurched community. It is the Biblical wilderness. John the Baptist also lived in the wilderness, got out of the way, and pointed others to Jesus.

Prepare yourself to prepare the way for others.
- Many of those living in the Biblical wilderness are searching for meaningfulness and consider themselves spiritual. Many want you to talk to them.
- Make room in your life to respo...