North Main Street Church of God Sermons

(Habakkuk 1:12-2:20)

Yearly Theme:  “Kindness is… Action”

Series Title:  “In the Meantime”

May 21st, 2023

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True success and pleasure aren’t found in the fleeting treasures of this world but in the eternal goodness of GOD’s blessings and promises.

A Tale of Two Mothers

(1 Kings 3:16-27)

Yearly Theme:  “Kindness is… Action”

Series Title:  “In the Meantime”

May 14th, 2023

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To highlight the uniqueness of GOD’s special design of mothers on this Mother’s Day, we will be looking at a passage of Scripture that isn’t really looked at for such an occasion.  It’s the story of two mothers who brought a case before King Solomon; a case fraught with confusion, deception, and death.  This case is a case of two moms, two babies, and the death of a child.  Let’s take a look…

Where is GOD When Evil is Everywhere?

(Habakkuk 1:1-11)

Yearly Theme:  “Kindness is… Action”

Series Title:  “In the Meantime”

May 7th, 2023

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Have you ever wanted to blame GOD for the problems in life?  Have you ever doubted the existence of GOD in light of all of the evil and chaos in the world?  Has there ever been a moment when you became frustrated with GOD because it seems that “bad” people around you seem to prosper while you suffer?

(Acts 2:1-41)

Yearly Theme:  “Kindness is… Action”

Series Title:  “Suffering Servant”

April 30th, 2023

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As we come to our final sermon in this series, we have journeyed with Jesus and the disciples through “Holy Week.”  We have seen Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem during the week leading up to the Jewish Passover.  We have watched the disciples become confused and disillusioned in the wake of Jesus’ crucifixion.  We have witnessed the bewilderment of the disciples’ reaction to the resurrected Christ.  And we have seen how Jesus redirected the disciples’ expectations and attention away from the establishment of an earthly kingdom and to the reality of an eternal Kingdom.

(Acts 1:1-11)

Yearly Theme:  “Kindness is… Action”

Series Title:  “Suffering Servant”

April 23rd, 2023

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As we move further into the resurrection narrative of Jesus today, we come to a passage in Luke’s writing in the book of Acts.  After having spent 40 days on the earth giving witness to His resurrection from the grave, Jesus is now ready to leave the disciples.  However, He does so with promises:  1) to send the Holy Spirit, and 2) to return someday.

It's a healthy set of expectations that Jesus left His followers with, and it’s with expectation that we too move and have purpose within GOD’s will as His followers today.

Let’s take a look at Jesus’ final instructions to His disciples before ascending to heaven:

(Luke 24:35-53)

Yearly Theme:  “Kindness is… Action”

Series Title:  “Suffering Servant”

April 16th, 2023

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Have you ever doubted?  More specifically, have you ever doubted in the existence of GOD, the resurrection of Jesus, or the truth of the Bible?  Today, as we continue to our discussion on the resurrection of Christ, we come to the passage immediately following the story of the meeting of Jesus with the disciples who were on the road to Emmaus.  If you remember, Cleopas and his cohort were on their way back home after the Passover and Sabbath in Jerusalem.  It was Sunday, and as they walked home, they were disillusioned and discouraged over what they had just experienced.  Jesus, who they were followers of, had been crucified and buried.  And though there were reports from some of the women and other disciples that the tomb He was buried in was empty, they don’t believe that Jesus has actually risen from the grave. 

So, how does one deal with doubts?  How can a person overcome the doubts that so easily trap and confuse?  Here’s the takeaway:

(Luke 24:13-35)

Yearly Theme:  “Kindness is… Action”

Series Title:  “Suffering Servant”

April 9th, 2023

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Jesus’ disciples experienced great discouragement when He was arrested and crucified.  They thought that was the end of the story; the end of the road that Jesus had led them down.  However, they neglected to remember ALL that He had told them was going to happen.  They couldn’t seem to remember that Jesus had told them that all of this was going to happen when they entered Jerusalem for the last time.  So, discouragement ruled their hearts.

Two disciples in particular, Cleopas and his wife, were on their journey back home the Sunday morning after the crucifixion of Jesus, and while on their way, another traveler happens upon their path that joins them in on their long walk home.  Let’s take a look at their story today:

(Luke 19:28-44)

Yearly Theme:  “Kindness is… Action”

Series Title:  “Suffering Servant”

April 2nd, 2023

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Today is “Palm Sunday.”  It’s the day leading into holy week when Jesus made His triumphal entry, and was hailed as King by the throngs of people that lined the roads leading into Jerusalem.  It is a day of celebration, as Jesus is recognized by the crowd as the One King who has come in the name of the LORD.  He is hailed as Hosanna, the One who saves, and the son of King David, the long-awaited Messiah.

The celebration of Jesus’ entry would be short-lived, for later in the week, He would be arrested, beaten, and condemned to death by crucifixion.  However, for our purposes today we will only be looking at His triumphal entry. 

Though all of the Gospels record Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, we will be exploring Luke’s account.  Let’s take a look: 

(Judges 6:1-40)

Yearly Theme:  “Kindness is… Action”

Series Title:  “Kindness in the Land”

March 12th, 2023

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“God’s Kindness is evidenced in his patience towards us in our stubbornness.”

(Judges 4:1-24)

Yearly Theme:  “Kindness is… Action”

Series Title:  “Kindness in the Land”

March 12th, 2023

We come to another passage of Scripture today that reflects the kindness of GOD towards the Israelites.  However, the narrative starts rather grim due to the fact that the people of Israel have, yet again, devolved into rebellious behavior and are doing evil in the LORD’s sight.  As a result, they suffer ruthless oppression from a group of Canaanite people under the leadership of a king named Jabin.  However, it in the midst of their suffering that the people of Israel begin to cry out for GOD’s help – and out of His loving-kindness for them – sends them leaders to redeem them from the clutches of their oppressive captors.  Let’s take a closer look: