August 25, 2024 • Tyler Gorsline • Matthew 9:18–26
Pastor Tyler looked at the stories of Jesus healing Jairus’ daughter and the bleeding woman who touched his garment. He invited us to consider how we can live boldly in the healing ministry of Jesus. How we can bring our vulnerability to Christ for healing, as well as helping others to do the same. To take heart in Christ’s healing for us and others today and in the age to come.
Take Heart from Christ’s Forgiveness
August 18, 2024 • Tyler Gorsline • Mark 2:1–12
Forgiveness involves four key relationships: from God to you, you to yourself, you to others, and others to you. Struggles often arise in believing in, receiving, and extending forgiveness, as well as accepting it from others. Drawing from Mark 2:1-12, which illustrates Jesus’ authority to forgive sins and heal, the sermon emphasizes that forgiveness is crucial for overcoming brokenness and fostering boldness in faith. Embracing forgiveness involves accountability, confession, repentance, and extending grace, reflecting the transformative power of Christ’s love and authority.
Take Heart from Christ's Presence
August 11, 2024 • Tyler Gorsline • Matthew 14:22–33
Pastor Tyler outlines six ways to take heart from Christ’s presence: Jesus’ intentional presence with His disciples, His reassuring words, His invitation for faith, His immediate rescue of Peter, His calming of the storm, and the disciples' recognition of His divinity. He emphasizes that Christ’s presence overcomes fear and doubt, urging believers to focus on Jesus rather than their worries. The sermon encourages the congregation to embrace bold faith and share their faith courageously, knowing that Jesus is with them in every challenge.
