Sermons from 2024
“The Question for Our Time”
Matthew 16:13-17 I. A Question of Public Consensus Verse 13 – Who do men say that I am? Acts 16:30-31 Acts 4:12 II. A Question of Personal Conviction Verse 15 – Who do you say that I am? John 14:6
“God Guides Me”
God Keep Me on Track I. The Stop-Doing List 1. Stop following a culture that doesn’t follow God Romans 12:2 1 John 2:15 2. Stop following friends who aren’t following God Proverbs 13:20 1 John 3:7-8 3. Stop looking to other sources besides God 4. Stop being led only by your circumstances 5. Stop being led only by your feelings II. The Start-Doing List 1. Start wanting to be led by God Psalm 40:8 2. Start being willing to…
“The Goodness of God”
Psalm 118:1 • God’s goodness is constant. James 1:17 • The expression of God’s goodness varies. Psalm 84:11 Psalm 34:8-9 Romans 8:28 • Goodness is what God says it is. • Has there ever been a time when you doubted God’s goodness? • The best response to God’s goodness is gratitude. Three aspects of God’s goodness: 1. His Mercy Luke 18:13 Titus 3:5 Hebrews 4:15-16 2 Peter 3:9 2. His Grace Ephesians 2:8-9 3. His Love John 3:16
“What Is Your Life”
Psalm 90:12 James 4:14 I. Foolish Presumptions James 4:13,16 Jeremiah 9:23-24 • In arrogance this man presumes four things: 1. The when, the duration of his life James 4:13 James 4:15 Proverbs 27:1 2. The where, the location of his life 3. The what, the vocation of his life 4. The why, the motivation of his life II. Forgotten perspectives James 4:14 1. Life has its uncertainties 2. Life has its certainties Hebrews 9:27 and Psalm 39:4-6 III. Forsaken Priorities…
“How Do I Face the Future?”
Ecclesiastes 8:7 I. What not to do 1. Don’t presume about tomorrow Proverbs 27:11 2. Don’t panic about tomorrow Matthew 6:34 3. Don’t procrastinate about tomorrow Ecclesiastes 11:4 II. How to face an uncertain future God’s advice to Joshua Joshua 1:1-11 1. Set up a plan Joshua 1:2-3 Joshua 1:11 Proverbs 20:18 Proverbs 16:9 2. Stay in the Word Joshua 1:7-8 Proverbs 16:1 3. Step out in faith Joshua 1:6,7,9 Joshua 3:15
“Understanding the Seasons in Life”
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Five facts about the seasons of life: 1. They are beyond my control Daniel 2:21 2. They are often confusing Ecclesiastes 3:11 3. God has a purpose for each season Romans 8:28 4. The seasons include both good and bad times Ecclesiastes 3:2-8 5. What I sow in one season, I’ll reap in another Galatians 6:9 How to make the most of each season: 4 Questions to Ask: 1. What can I learn in this season of life?…
“Keep Believing”
Hebrews 11:1-2 I. Abraham Hebrews 11:8 Genesis 12:4 II. Everything involves risk III. Against all hope Genesis 15:5-6 Romans 4:18-21 IV. Faith in God’s character Hebrews 11:19 V. The big picture Genesis 22:14
“The Testing of Your Faith”
James 1:2-8 I. Circumstances II. People III. Things IV. Wisdom
“The Choices We Make: Abraham”
Hebrews 11:8-19 I. The Patience of Faith Hebrews 11:8-10 Abraham believed and obeyed when he did not know where he was going. II. The Power of Faith Hebrews 11:11-12 Romans 4:13-15 Abraham believed and obeyed when he did not know how God’s will would be accomplished. III. The Positive Attitude of Faith Hebrews 11:13-16 Abraham believed and obeyed when he did not know when God would fulfill His promise. IV. The Proof of Faith Hebrews 11:17-19 Abraham believed and obeyed…
“Choices We Make – The Rich Young Ruler”
Matthew 19:16-22 The Great Refusal Question: How can I have eternal life? Know what you want Matthew 19:20 Matthew 19:22 Luke 18:18 Have a deep-felt need Matthew 19:16 Matthew 19:20 Seek diligently Matthew 19:16 Mark 10:17 Come to the right source 1 John 5:11 and 5:20 Mark 10:17 Luke 18:18 Ask the right question John 6:28-29 Confess your sinfulness Matthew 19:17-20 Matthew 5:21-23 Matthew 19:20 Mark 10:21 2 Peter 3:9 Submit to the Lord Matthew 5:21-22 Luke 19:1-6
“Choices We Make”
Joshua 24:15 I. We must make a choice between two ways II. We must make a choice between two masters III. You must make that choice yourself
“Growing in Our Adversity”
2 Peter 3:18 I. Spiritual growth in adversity depends on two things Our understanding of God’s purpose for it Our response to adversity II. God’s goal for our adversity is our spiritual growth Adversity is the Lord’s most effective way of deepening our faith and commitment to Him. 1 Peter 1:6-7 The area of adversity in our lives is where God is working to bring us to spiritual maturity. Romans 5:3-5 III. Our responses to adversity reveal something about us…