Sermons from 2024
“The Lord’s Supper Service”
– – Sunday November 24, 2024 – – Scripture Reading Luke 22:14-20 Lord’s Supper Invitation Reading: Come to This Table Special Music Deacons serve the Bread and Cup Prayer Serving the Bread and Cup Scripture reading for the Bread: 1 Corinthians 11:24 Scripture reading for the Cup: 1 Corinthians 11:25-26 Closing Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:26-30 Closing Hymn Bless Be the Tie
“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