AEFC Sermons

There is a lot of truth in the statement that “Attitude is everything.” Whether you’re talking about sports or work or school or relationships, having the right attitude makes all the difference. Perhaps that’s why Jesus concludes His sermon in Matthew 13 with four short parables about the attitude we should have toward the Kingdom…

Sooner or later, everyone asks the question – If God is so great, why is there so much evil in the world? Some ask it cynically, some ask it sincerely. But everyone asks it. Thankfully, Jesus answers this very question in the Parable of the Weeds. In Matthew 13, vv. 24-30 and 36-43, Jesus stakes…

Some of our favorite success stories start with humble origins. Whether it’s a hamburger shack that turns into the worldwide McDonald’s chain or a computer built in the family garage that grows into Apple, Inc, we love stories about big things that come from small beginnings. In Matthew 13:31-35, Jesus tells two stories that show…

Sermon text: Psalm 78: 1-8. To view the bulletin, please click on the blue “PDF” button.

In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus describes four classic responses that people have to the Word of God. And though a lot has changed in terms of agriculture over the last 2000 years, the ways people respond to Jesus have stayed pretty much the same. In this sermon, we examine the four responses that…

Whether it’s a blockbuster movie or a childhood fairy-tale, everyone loves a good story. That’s certainly one of the reasons Jesus told so many of them – the parables of Jesus drew people in to hear what He had to say. But capturing people’s attention is only part of the reason Jesus told parables. In…

Spiritual growth is slow work. It doesn’t happen in a day or a week or even a year. Instead it is the work of a lifetime — and that means it takes patience! In this sermon from Matthew 12:38-50, we consider four strategies for patiently developing a long-term commitment to Jesus Christ. Text = Matthew…

Sermon Text: John 13:1-17. To view the bulletin, please click on the blue “PDF” button.

What we say on the outside reveals who we are on the inside. That’s what Jesus says in Matthew 12:31-37. In this sermon, we explore two spiritual realities that our words reveal about the condition of our souls, and talk about what this means for our own walk with the Lord. Text = Matthew 12:31-37.…

Levi and Lindsey serve with Navigators at Australian National University in Canberra, Australia. To view the bulletin, please click on the blue “PDF” button.