Partaking Worthily
April 13, 2025 • Pastor Joe Dickinson • 1 Corinthians 11
This sermon, based on 1 Corinthians 11, emphasizes the seriousness of partaking in the Lord’s Supper and the importance of doing so with reverence. The Apostle Paul rebuked the Corinthians not for observing the ordinance itself, but for the careless and irreverent way they were doing it, which was bringing judgment rather than blessing. Taking the Lord’s Supper irreverently - by being divided, forgetting Christ’s sacrifice, or failing to examine oneself - dishonors not just the ceremony but Christ’s very body and blood. The message urges believers to approach the Lord’s Supper with unity, remembrance, and self-examination, treating it not as a casual ritual but as a sacred act of worship.
The Wise Men’s Faith
March 30, 2025 • Pastor Joe Dickinson • Matthew 2:1–12
The sermon "The Wise Men’s Faith" from Matthew 2:1-12 explores the varied reactions people have to Christ and the truth about Him. It emphasizes that Christ’s impact on our lives depends on our belief in Him, as seen through three groups: the seekers (the wise men), the scorners (Herod), and the self-righteous (the Jewish clergy). The wise men, despite having limited knowledge, demonstrated faith by seeking, worshiping, and sacrificing for Christ, contrasting with Herod’s rejection and the religious leaders’ indifference. The sermon challenges listeners to examine their own response to Christ—whether they are actively seeking Him, avoiding Him, or apathetic—and calls for a personal surrender and sacrifice in following Christ, just as the wise men did. It underscores that mere knowledge or proximity to truth isn't enough; genuine belief and action are key.
