Sermons

The Bible teaches us that throughout our lives we are to be in the process of being transformed. But into what? Or into whom? This sermon introduces the reality and goal of this process and the fact that there are things we can and should be doing to give God the opportunity to do His transforming work in us.

Given all that God gave up by sending His son to walk the earth with us for a time, what are appropriate ways in which we can respond to God in thanksgiving for His indescribable gift? This sermon looks at four things that God desires from us, ways in which we can respond to the King in the manger.

Have you ever wondered why God would announce the birth of His son Jesus Christ to a small band of shepherds out in a field? This sermon looks at that remarkable event and why, of all people and places, God might have chosen these outcasts in that place.

From an unlikely lineage and an unlikely town, Mary and Joseph were chosen as the unlikely parents of Jesus Christ, God with us. This sermon looks closely at the vessel through which Jesus chose to enter the world, and what God might be saying to us through this story about our place in His plan.

To start the Christmas season off we look at the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, the parents of John, the forerunner to the Messiah. Luke gives us a picture of their character and the amazing events that brought them into the Story of Christmas.

This final sermon in the series on contentment looks at the effect that being content has on our lives. Five characteristics of a content person are discussed as we dig into Philippians 4:10-20.

Is God enough? Is God really enough for us or do we still find ourselves looking elsewhere to have our needs met? This sermon explores Paul’s words in Philippians 4 about the secret he has found to being content.

"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength." -Philippians 4:12

How do we respond to the pain in each other’s lives? This sermon looks at the account of Jesus visiting the Garden of Gethsemane right before his arrest and crucifixion. Mark describes Jesus’ state as “deeply distressed and troubled”. Jesus was in pain, and in that state, what can we learn about Jesus’ hopes for his friends, Peter, James and John?

How does God respond to the pain we face in our lives? It’s true that we often think He is silent and distant when we are hurting. But His response to the Israelites in Isaiah 43 is anything but silent and distant. This sermon looks at one example of what God says when we hurt. His words of faithfulness are both powerful and tender.