Sermons and Messages
Fishing Lessons
Jesus gives a parable about fishing with a net and draws lessons for us today.
Matthew 13
What is the Kingdom worth?
We every day nearly wonder if some things are worth the cost. In these parables Jesus will talk about the value of the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 13:44-46
Does it matter?
Sometimes in life we feel like our efforts are insignificant or unimportant and we wonder if what we do even matters? But Jesus in some stories about mustard seed and yeast tells us our efforts in the kingdom do matter. Matthew 13:24-43
Wheat and Weeds
The kingdom is like a field of wheat and weeds. The followers of Jesus live in a world where evil also exists. Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Dirt or Soil?
We see and hear things every day, but they don’t always impact our life. Jesus experienced that will people in his day and told a parable to describe the heart we need if we are going to follow Jesus. Matthew 13:1-23; Matthew 12
A Community of Believers
The new community of believers were praising God and committed to one another. Acts 2:42-47
Responding to Jesus
Peter concludes his sermon with Jesus is Lord and Christ. The crowd asks – “What shall we do?” Peter will answer them in Acts 2:37-41.
The Message is Jesus
In Acts 2 Peter preaches about Jesus. Who is Jesus and what does that mean for us today?
Three P’s for a New Year
Just as we begin a new year – Acts 1-2 is a new beginning for the disciples of Jesus. As we begin a new year we see 3 P’s essential for our life in Christ today. Acts 1-2
Where are the other nine?
Do you stop to offer thanks? Do you show gratitude most of all to God? Jesus heals 10 lepers but only one comes back to thank him. Luke 17:11-19
Sit at My Right Hand: Psalm 110
Why does David say, "The Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool" in Psalm 110? Not only is this psalm prophetic in nature, it is filled with applications for us today!
Do you believe this?
Who do you believe Jesus is? What does that mean? In John 11, Jesus says he is the resurrection and life. Then he poses a question we must all answer – do you believe this? John 11:1-37; Romans 6
Is there a log in your eye?
What does Jesus mean when he says do not judge others? Jesus challenges us to look inside to remove the log in our eye.
Who touched me?
What does one have to lose before reaching out to touch Jesus? Sometimes, we don’t know how much we need Jesus until Jesus is all we have. Mark 5:21-34
Has no one condemned you?
Throughout Scripture, there is a wrestling of justice, mercy, and grace. The story found in this passage is the perfect example of Christ's mercy.
John 7:53-8:11
Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
What are you worried about today? We live in an anxious society. But Jesus tells us not to worry, and gives us some direction on how to manage worry.
Matthew 6:19-34
Where should we buy bread?
Our efforts and resources may seem insignificant and limited, but in the hands of Jesus amazing things can happen. John 6:1-15
What does it profit to gain the whole world and forfeit your soul?
We make choices in life based on the risk we are willing to take and the rewards that we could receive. How much do we value our soul?
Mark 8:27-38
Do you want to go away as well?
After disciples were leaving Jesus, he asked The Twelve – Do you want to go away as well? We also must wrestle with that question and our commitment to following Jesus.
John 6
Why are you so afraid?
The storms of life will come and raise our fears. The real challenge is who or what will we really fear and where will we put our faith?
Mark 4:35-41