Saint Joseph Church of Christ Sermons

This morning’s message, Endurance & Hope, is shared by Mark Shadden, one of our elders at SJCOC.

Scriptures referenced included: Philippians 3:10-17 and 2 Corinthians 12:3-4.

This morning’s message, Remembrance, encourages us to keep our atonement by Jesus Christ in our minds and hearts at all times, leading us to rest.

Scriptures referenced included: Leviticus 16:29-34, Hebrews 10:10-14, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:10-16 and Romans 7:24-25.

This morning’s message, Fulfillment, encourages us to trust that Jesus fulfilled our atonement and to live free from sin.

Scriptures referenced included: 1st Corinthians 5:1-13, Leviticus 18:7-8, Leviticus 20:11, Leviticus 18:3, Romans 3:23, Hebrews 4:16, Leviticus 16:1-22, and Leviticus 16:23-28.

This morning’s message, Sacrifice, compares the Day of Atonement to Jesus’ betrayal, death, and resurrection.

Scriptures referenced included: Luke 24:1-8, Leviticus 16:1-22, Leviticus 17:11, Romans 6:22-23, Matthew 27:50-51, 1st Corinthians 3:16-17, 1st Peter 3:18, Colossians 2:14, 1st Peter 2:21-25, Hebrews 7:24-27, Leviticus 26:11-13, and 1st Timothy 1:16-17.

This morning’s message, Preparation, begins a short series over Leviticus 16, the Day of Atonement, and Jesus Christ.

Scriptures referenced included: Romans 6:23, Genesis 2:7, Job 33:4, Psalm 36:9, Deuteronomy 30:20, John 1:1-4, Psalm 103:12-13, Matthew 5:17, Hebrews 7:18-19, Leviticus 16:2-5, Hebrews 5:1-6, Genesis 14, 1st Peter 2:9, Matthew 3:13-17, Galatians 3:27, Isaiah 61:10, and Revelation 3:18

This morning’s message, Glorifying like the Son, examines the difference between grace and holiness & our need for both.

Scriptures referenced included: 2 Peter 1:3-4, Romans 6:14, John 14:15, 1 Peter 1:13-16 and 1 Peter 2:1-3.

This morning’s message, Growing through the Spirit, addresses the Holy Spirit’s power and movement in our lives.

Scriptures referenced included: Acts 8:18, Acts 1:15, Acts 2:1, Acts 2:4, 1st John 4:1, John 14:12-17, John 5:19-20, 1st Thessalonians 5:19-22, John 16:13-14, 1st Corinthians 12:7-10, 1st Corinthians 12:27-31 and 1st Corinthians 14:1-3.

In addition to those, you are encouraged to read all of John 13-17 and 1st Corinthians 12-14.

This morning’s message, Growing toward the Lord, encourages us to do everything to God’s glory as He dwells with us always.

Scriptures referenced included: 2 Peter 1:3, Matthew 6:21, Psalms 37:4, Deuteronomy 10:8, John 1:14, Micah 6:8, Song of Solomon 6:3, Psalm 33:20-22, 1 Corinthians 10 and 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5.

This morning’s message, Grounded with the Word, impresses the importance of prayer, meditation on scripture, silence, and solitude. You’re invited to press into the contemplative life.

Scriptures referenced included: Ecclesiastes 12:11-14, Psalm 27:4, Psalm 1:1-2, Psalm 119:15, Psalm 119:18, Psalm 119:48, Psalm 119:55-56, Psalm 119:130-131, Psalm 42:1-2, Isaiah 26:3-4, Isaiah 26:8-9, Habakkuk 2:20, Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Luke 5:15-16, Mark 1:35, James 4:8, Philippians 4:7, 1 Kings 6:7, Lamentations 3:25-28, Psalm 19:7-11, Mark 4:35-41, Revelation 4:8 and Psalm 62:5.

This morning’s message, Grounded in the Word, emphasizes knowing God through scripture and being rooted in truth according to our Creator.

Scriptures referenced included: Revelation 4:11, John 1:1-5, John 16:12-14, Psalm 102:25-27, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Timothy 3:13-17, Colossians 3:6-9, Romans 12:2, 1 John 4:1, Job 33:22-28, 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, and John 3:19-21.