Desperation Church Sermons

Submitting to authority can sometimes be uncomfortable and messy. However, God expects us to honor those in authority over us. Join us this Sunday as we continue in our Camp Covid: Adventures Away from it All series as we look at 1 Peter 2:13-17. We hope you will join us online and invite a FB friend!

Families are messy. Your recent experience sheltering in place may have heightened this reality. Peter was aware of this fact when he wrote his letter to the believers scattered all over the Roman Empire. They were learning and growing as followers of Jesus trying to shed their old habits and sometimes this caused problems. This week Peter uses the example of a mother and child to show us how to live. We are encouraged to embrace God’s “rebuilding” effort to become who we were meant to be.

This weekend we’ll be taking communion together so be sure to have bread or crackers on hand along with juice. We’ll also honor our Graduates. As we continue our “Camp Covid” series, in 1 Peter 1:13-25 the author reveals the only 2 things in this world that will last into eternity.

Last week we started our adventure at Camp Covid in the book of 1 Peter. This letter was written to Jewish and Gentile men and women under persecution. Peter’s goal was to encourage them to draw closer to Jesus and to grow in their faith. This week Peter encourages us to think of our “future first” when we face trials and persecution. Join us as Pastor Bil looks at 1 Peter 1:3-12. We’ll learn having joy in the midst of any trial is all in where you look.

Last week we celebrated the weirdest Easter ever. Normally, we would do everything possible to gather people together. Instead, we find ourselves isolated and worshipping apart in our homes. But Jesus is still our death-conquering savior and we continue to trust in Him. So what does the new life we have in Him look like in the age of Covid-19?

This week Pastor Bil will begin a study in the book of 1 Peter. This letter to believers spread out all over the place and under duress speaks to many of the issues we face today.

Around the world this Easter, people will be waking up to a day that is not what they had planned. Church services, egg hunts and family gatherings are on hold as our world deals with the Coronavirus. You might even be in pajamas instead of wearing a special dress or outfit. For some, there is a feeling of uncertainty and sorrow instead of hope and joy.

That puts us on equal footing with the friends and disciples of Jesus on the first Easter morning. Nothing went the way they expected!

Be encouraged, when things don’t go the way we expected, there is one who is never surprised, always faithful and always available.

John 14:6 “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” is one of the most famous statements of Jesus. It is the cornerstone of what we as Christians believe. But do we really know what it means? Join us this weekend as we take a walk with Jesus. Be encouraged that Jesus leads us along the way He offers us hope and no matter what obstacles we face.

Join Pastor Bil as we continue our series on the “I Am” Statements of Jesus in John’s gospel.

This weekend we continue in our "I AM” series as Jesus confronts his critics by declaring “I am the light of the world”. This statement would have meant very specific things to those who heard it. Join us Sunday as we celebrate Jesus and his promise of eternal light in times when things are darkest.

In the gospel of John, Jesus gives seven “I Am” statements about himself. Each time, Jesus challenges his audience and forces them to decide who he really is. This week "The bread of life” calls us to make the same life-changing choice. Join Pastor Bil as he begins a new series that explores how the unique aspects of who Jesus is can make all the difference in our identity.