Sermons (Selected Scriptures & Topics)
Miscellaneous Sermons Not Related to Our Vision Plan Themes
Abound in the Lord
March 3, 2024 • Matthew Allen • 1 Corinthians 15:58—16:12
I believe the message here really speaks to our time. And I hope we can come to better understand it. Always excelling in the Lord’s work. Paul is calling for not doing just enough to get by. He is calling for us to do as much as possible. This principle is found throughout the New Testament. God wants us to abound in our love and service for Him. What is said in 1 Corinthians 15.58 sets up everything in the first 12 verses of chapter 16. Here, Paul teaches that it is all about doing the work of the Lord. And not only doing it but abounding in it.
Embrace Your Salvation Experience
October 15, 2023 • Matthew Allen • Hebrews 10:22–25
Today, we find ourselves in Hebrews 10. Our main focus will be on v. 24-25. Before we dive into those deeply, we will take a few minutes to look at the background. We’ll learn about the three fold response to the teaching that is outlined by the writer of Hebrews. What does it mean to consider one another? How does the NT answer the question of what it means to stimulate or provoke one another to love and good works?
Jonah Today
September 24, 2023 • Kody Pritt • Matthew 8:23–27
The Book of Jonah, found in the Old Testament of the Bible, is a relatively short but profoundly impactful narrative that delves into themes of repentance, divine mercy, and the universal scope of God's love. The theme of this lesson is to explore the Book of Jonah, providing a detailed analysis of its structure, themes, and historical context.
Cutting Out the Secret Sin in Our Lives
May 28, 2023 • Matthew Allen • Psalm 36:1–4
Society is paralyzed in the grip of sexual sin. Imagery is all around. It’s a growing problem, with no hint of slowing down. It’s impacting not just the world, but Christians at every turn. There is a way out. Where there is a will, God is the way.
The Resurrection Brings Us Hope
April 9, 2023 • Matthew Allen • 1 Corinthians 15:1–4
Life is often hard … filled with disappointment and pain. We’re often left with questions and the biggest one is usually, “why?” The most basic answer is that we are living in a world that has been broken … twisted and perverted by Satan and the sinful actions of every human on the planet. Heartache, pain, goodbyes, and death were never a part of God’s plan. There has to be more than this life. This can’t be all there is. There has to be more. How can we know? The gospel. It is the basis of our hope.
Why Did He Come?
December 25, 2022 • Luke 2:9–14
The synoptic gospels tell us Jesus went through the complete human experience: a baby growing in the womb; born as an infant; life as a child and a young man; and finally life as a man subject to all the realities of created life. Jesus’ incarnation is so great, it is of such great impact, that it should be on our mind every day - not just one day out of the year. If we don’t have an incarnation - we don’t have Christianity. Holidays like this are a great opportunity to share Christ, why He came, and the hope He provides.
The Upside Down Kingdom
November 13, 2022 • Drew Ellis • Daniel 2:31–45
I. As disciples of Jesus, our identity is the key to our daily life. The people of God in Peter are a people who have a powerful identity A. A chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of God's own choosing. B. Why did he do this? So we can sing the praises of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. II. Disciples of Jesus are to live a radically alternative life. To make a real difference in the world for His kingdom, we must live within the world as Kingdom people. A. When we understand who our leader is, we embrace His ways, His methods, His speech, His ethics. B. 1 Peter 2:18-25 outlines some ways we live a kingdom identity, because Christ (the King, the Anointed One) suffered for us, leaving us an example, we should follow in His steps (v.22) C. V.22-25 reflect on a powerful passage of scripture known as the "suffering servant" passage found in Isaiah 52-53. D. This passage (Isaiah 52-53) preaches powerfully.....it compelled the Ethiopian Eunuch to become a disciple of Christ Jesus immediately in Acts 8. III. Discipleship means continuous learning and maturation. Consider Peter himself. A. The biography of Peter makes clear the path of improvement! B. From an impulsive man who refused to deny Jesus to one who denied him, chopped off ears, ready to fight for Jesus, to stepping out of the boat, and ultimately the Acts 2 proclamation. C. Peter is an excellent snap-shot of how we should change. IV. Above all, live out the kingdom ways every day by loving others. 1 Peter 4 says, "Above all, maintain constant love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Be hospitable to one another without complaining. 10 Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let it be as on who speaks God's words; if anyone servers, let it be from the strength God provides, so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen," A. This type of living becomes a radical, electric community of disciples. B. This type of living is willing to suffer injustices and forgive his brothers. C. This type of living is the way of a Jesus. V. We are kingdom inhabitants of the rock who destroys all kingdoms. A. The early church (Acts 2-5) demonstrated this type to of life, and they were held in high regard in the community. B. There is no better understanding of salvation than to understand this big picture of identity; embrace the upside down!