Advent Four Sermon, Christmas Eve, 2021

 The God Who Reigns In Righteousness

Sermon, Third Sunday in Advent, December 12, 2021

God is Merciful

Sin and death leave us at the bottom. But in Christ, God raises us up safe on the other side.

Second Sunday of Advent, December 5, 2021

God Draws Near

Sin and death are the great separators. But true disciples know that in Immanuel, God  comes closer than ever before. 

First Sunday of Advent Sermon, November 28, 2021

God Remembers

Christmas answers some basic questions about God's character. True disciples know that in Christ God never forgets.

Sermon for Sunday, November 21, 2021

 Running to Win

True disciples keep their eyes fixed on the finish line. They know that saving faith perseveres to the end.

Sermon for Sunday, November 14, 2021

"Let the Games Begin!"

True disciples approach the Christian life as an athlete. They look to Jesus--and get in the game.

Sermon for Sunday, November 7, 2021

 A Slave to All

True disciples serve the weakest person in the room. The same Lord is Lord of all.

Sermon for Sunday, October 31, 2021

Lance, Liberty, & the Rule of Love

True disciples don't get distracted by their rights. They focus on the Savior's servitude -- and rejoice in their union with him. 

Sermon for Sunday, October 24, 2021

Rights & Responsibilities

True disciples give away what they have a right to keep in order to serve a brother they can't afford to lose.

Sermon for Sunday, October 17, 2021

 Our Guest Speaker this morning is Dr. T. David Gordon:

The Good Shepherd

Sermon for Sunday, October 10, 2021

 The Priority of Love

Things can get complicated in the New Age. But true disciples strive for 'building up' not 'puffing up.'

Sermon for Sunday, October 3, 2021

 Supping with the Devil

-- and other kitchen conundrums. True disciples know that faithfulness is about more than what's on the menu.

September 26, 2021 -- 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

 As for Me and My House

God declares the children of believers to be holy in status.

True disciples nurture the to be holy in spirit.

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September 19, 2021

 Distracted Driving?

Paul urges believers to pursue wisdom, whatever their marital status. 

True disciples don't just choose well--they live well.

1 Corinthians 7:8-9, 17-35

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September 12, 2021

 Celibacy & Mutuality in the New Age of the Gospel

Getting ready for Jesus' return may not mean a new calling.

But it always means faithfulness to the calling we've already got.

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Sermon, Sunday, September 5, 2021

Tying the Knot -- or Not

 It takes wisdom to live faithfully in the latter days. True disciples find it in the scriptures, and they glorify God in their homes and sexuality.

Sermon, Sunday, August 29, 2021

"Glorify God in Your Body"

The Lord is for the body. True disciples respond accordingly by turning from immorality and by living for him in the body. 

Sermon, Sunday, August 22, 2021

"The Body is for the Lord"

Christian Freedom isn't absolute. True disciples know that they've been set free from sin and death -- and are free to serve Christ! 

Sermon, Sunday, August 1, 2021

Welcoming and Affirming

The LGTB movement challenges what it means to be the church. True disciples know the Bible points them to Christ -- for forgiveness, for change, for good.

July 25, 2021 -- 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

 LGBT & ME
God's norms for sexuality and marriage have been consistent.
True disciples face changing times with unchanging love.

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