Sermon in the Pocket

During this time of year when we celebrate love, let's talk about what is necessary for us to love others and what truly makes acts of love meaningful to others.

 Reference: John 13:1-17

Many of us know that God wants us to love our enemies, but why is it important for us to do so?

 References: Matthew 5:43-48 & Matthew 18:12-14

If we "turn the other cheek" like Jesus instructs us to do, does that mean we just let people walk over us?

 References: Matthew 5:38-42, Leviticus 24:19-20, Genesis 34, & Matthew 6:25

What exactly was Jesus asking his followers to do when He told them to be like salt and light?

 References: Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 6:1, Hebrews 11:1, & 1 John 4:4

I was going to preach a sermon on a small portion of this passage, but I felt like I needed to share the whole thing.

 Reference: Matthew 5-7

In this time of year when people set new goals and resolutions for their lives, what does the Bible say about what our renewal process should look like?

 References: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 & John 3:27-30

What does the birth of Christ show us about the relationship between the Divine and humanity?

 References: Luke 2:1-21, Genesis 1:27, & Romans 3:22-24

Did Jesus actually come to bring peace on Earth?

 References: Matthew 10:34-36, John 14:27, John 16:32-33, Luke 2:13-14, Romans 8:38-39, & Jeremiah 17:7-8

Why would Jesus have a problem with his disciples rejoicing a successful ministry done in His name, and what does it teach us about joy?

 References: Luke 10:17-24, Ezekiel 18:23, & Isaiah 64:6

How does God's love and law both reach out to help broken people?

 References: 1 John 4:16 & John 8:2-11