Sunday Sermons

Main Point: "What if we were known as lovers and givers versus judges and takers?"

Key Verse: "First take the plank out of your own eye and then you will see clearly to remove the plank from your brothers eye." – Matthew 7:5 (NIV)

Series Description: In the book of John, Jesus told His followers, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” However, today Jesus’ followers have become known as anything but loving. In fact, one of the main reasons people reject Jesus is because they perceive His followers as hateful. Obviously, this shouldn’t be the case. We’re going to look at 4 teachings from Jesus about the way we treat others, and how no matter what we do “right”, we are nothing without love.

Main Point: "Loving those who are against us, is when God’s love is proclaimed to them through us."

Key Verse: "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you..." – Matthew 5:44 (NIV)

Series Description: In the book of John, Jesus told His followers, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” However, today Jesus’ followers have become known as anything but loving. In fact, one of the main reasons people reject Jesus is because they perceive His followers as hateful. Obviously, this shouldn’t be the case. We’re going to look at 4 teachings from Jesus about the way we treat others, and how no matter what we do “right”, we are nothing without love.

Main Point: "Following Jesus means we’ve been forgiven. Forgiven people forgive."

Key Verse: "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." – Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV)

Series Description: In the book of John, Jesus told His followers, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” However, today Jesus’ followers have become known as anything but loving. In fact, one of the main reasons people reject Jesus is because they perceive His followers as hateful. Obviously, this shouldn’t be the case. We’re going to look at 4 teachings from Jesus about the way we treat others, and how no matter what we do “right”, we are nothing without love.

Main Point: "We can’t right a wrong, but we can stop the damage it is causing."

Key Verse: "Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift." – Matthew 5:23-24 (NIV)

Series Description: In the book of John, Jesus told His followers, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” However, today Jesus’ followers have become known as anything but loving. In fact, one of the main reasons people reject Jesus is because they perceive His followers as hateful. Obviously, this shouldn’t be the case. We’re going to look at 4 teachings from Jesus about the way we treat others, and how no matter what we do “right”, we are nothing without love.

Main Point: "There is no setback that can stop Jesus from orchestrating a comeback."

Key Verse: "Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." – Romans 5:3-4 (NIV)

Sermon Summary: We all have setbacks in life. Illnesses. Disappointments. Tragedies. When we’re in the midst of suffering, it often seems like there’s no hope; like things are over. But God sees the big picture. From His perspective, our setbacks are often just setups for comebacks. Our suffering often paves the way for Him to come through in a big way.

Main Point: "Because God is always present, we can be assured that God is always with us."

Key Verse: "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." – Psalm 23:4 (NIV)

Series Description: The Bible is clear that God is ultimately incomprehensible to us; that is, we can never FULLY comprehend His whole being. So if we are to know God at all, it’s necessary that He reveals Himself to us…and He has! Even though we can’t exhaustively understand everything about Him, we can still know Him intimately. In this four-week series, we look at some of the more mysterious attributes of God, and what those characteristics of God mean for our lives.

Main Point: "God's eternal nature means that we can embrace every moment as His divine opportunity to glorify His Kingdom."

Key Verse: "But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons." – Galatians 4:4-5 (NASB)

Series Description: The Bible is clear that God is ultimately incomprehensible to us; that is, we can never FULLY comprehend His whole being. So if we are to know God at all, it’s necessary that He reveals Himself to us…and He has! Even though we can’t exhaustively understand everything about Him, we can still know Him intimately. In this four-week series, we look at some of the more mysterious attributes of God, and what those characteristics of God mean for our lives.

Main Point: "Since God doesn’t change, God can always be trusted."

Key Verse: "But you remain the same, and your years will never end." – Psalm 102:27 (NIV)

Series Description: The Bible is clear that God is ultimately incomprehensible to us; that is, we can never FULLY comprehend His whole being. So if we are to know God at all, it’s necessary that He reveals Himself to us…and He has! Even though we can’t exhaustively understand everything about Him, we can still know Him intimately. In this four-week series, we look at some of the more mysterious attributes of God, and what those characteristics of God mean for our lives.

Main Point: "God doesn’t need us, but chose to want us."

Key Verse: "And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else." – Acts 17:25 (NIV)

Series Description: The Bible is clear that God is ultimately incomprehensible to us; that is, we can never FULLY comprehend His whole being. So if we are to know God at all, it’s necessary that He reveals Himself to us…and He has! Even though we can’t exhaustively understand everything about Him, we can still know Him intimately. In this four-week series, we look at some of the more mysterious attributes of God, and what those characteristics of God mean for our lives.

Main Point: "God doesn’t call you to do everything, but to do your thing with others."

Key Verse: "But Moses said, 'Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.' Then the Lord’s anger burned against Moses and he said, 'What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well. He is already on his way to meet you, and he will be glad to see you.'" – Exodus 4:13-14 (NIV)

Series Description: When God asked Moses to set His people free from the captivity of the Egyptians, Moses was overwhelmed. In Moses’ mind, he was unqualified. In God’s mind, Moses was the perfect man for the job. God is calling each of us to a big mission today. But just like Moses, many of us have reservations.