Maryville Church of Christ

Graduating High School Senior Sunday

Sermon Title: Prepare to Launch

Sermon Basis: Proverbs 9:10

Summary:  As graduating seniors prepare to launch, I pass along three pieces of advice as they venture into the world.

Sermon Series: Things That Matter (Part 1)

Sermon Title: Why the Bible Matters

Sermon Basis: Exodus 17:8-14; 24:3-8; Matt. 26:26-28

Summary:  In an age of uncertainty, what do we do with the Bible?  Why should we accept these ancient texts as a divine authority over our lives?

Sermon Title: God's Good Sovereignty

Sermon Basis: Isaiah 46:9-10; Psalm 31:19

Summary:  God's is superior to every other form or expression of power.  This would be a fearful thing if we didn't have complete assurance that he is loving, gracious, and kindhearted.

Sermon Title: Participation In The Life Of God

Sermon Basis: 2 Peter 1:3-4

Summary: There are many definitions of “life.” Only the Lord can grant true life. We all are invited into that life, but must first recognize our inferior definitions and embrace the character of the Creator through his power and wisdom.

Sermon Title: God's Forgiveness

Sermon Basis: John 1:29; 1 Peter 2:24; 3:18; Hebrews 8:12; Psalm 103:8-12; Acts 10:43; Romans 8:1, 33-34

Summary: God is inclined toward forgiveness; it is woven into the fabric of his very nature.

Sermonette Title: Why Be Baptized?

Summary: Jonathan's comments about baptism prior to the baptism of a dear sister.

Sermon Title: The Pain and Promise of Obedience

Scripture Basis: Hebrews 5:7-9

Summary:  To learn what obedience really means, we must look to Jesus.

Sermon Title: Gospel Obedience

Scripture Basis: Luke 15:1-2, 11-32

Summary:  Our behaviors are not the primary issue of obedience but instead the position and loyalty of our hearts.

Sermon Title: God's Holiness and Moral Perfection

Sermon Basis: Exodus 15:11; Deuteronomy 32:4; Hebrews 7:26; 4:15; Psalm 99:3,5,9

Summary: Beyond just moral purity, God's holiness primarily points to his infinite otherness.  Every attribute of God partakes in his divine holiness.

Sermon Title: The Obedience of Love

Scripture Basis: John 14:15-24

Summary:  When you clearly see what Jesus did for you, obedience is not a drudgery it is stepping into a beautiful life.