Sermon Podcast

Everybody craves something. Only God fully satisfies and never expires. Have you ever really experienced the love of God? When we really experience the love of God, we love all God’s family the way Jesus does, grow and live the Word of God, and desire eternal promises more than temporary pleasure.

How can we follow Christ well? We have a model of how to live. We have a command to obey. And we have a warning and good news about sin: Sin is always present, but it is not all-powerful. Sin has an accuser, but we have an advocate. And sin has a cure, and everyone needs to hear it.

Life can be full of joy when we receive the truth of God, connect with followers of God, and confess our sins to God.

Two truths to impact the next generation: Everybody has the responsibility to reach the next generation. Parents are the primary disciple-makers of their children; they love by example and teach Christ constantly. We respond to the next generation by recognizing their role in the kingdom, confirming them before criticizing them, and not running away from them.

The right habits come from having the right heart. To break free from bad habits, we must be willing to endure temporary pain. We must not minimize small steps. We must change the way we think about ourselves. We must initiate healthy relationships. And we must rely on a power greater than ourselves.

The truth about relationships: God created us for relationships. The one who created it has the authority to define it. The ultimate goal of any relationship is to become like Christ. In relationships, if we don’t win, I don’t win. Godly relationships (especially in marriage) honor, nurture, and celebrate your marriage.

Can I lose my salvation? To answer that question, we must first ask, "Has there ever been salvation?" Genuine faith causes real change. Superficial faith looks good but does not endure. And eternal faith cannot be defeated; therefore, we can walk in confidence.

Everyone who is born will also die … and then comes judgment. So, what happens when we die? Everyone must answer the question of Jesus. Everyone without Jesus will realize the agony of separation. Everyone with Jesus will see the glory of heaven. Everyone must feel the urgency of today.

Because Jesus sat down, we can look up. We look up to greater purpose, look at greater peace, and look forward to a greater promise.

Join with us as we celebrate these baptisms.