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The Nature & Work of the Holy Spirit ~ Bestows Wisdom & Knowledge

Today’s sermon, “Bestows Wisdom & Knowledge,” examines the Holy Spirit’s role in guiding, directing, and empowering believers with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding about Him using 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 as a primary text. This message highlights the Holy Spirit’s role in imparting true wisdom, contrasting it with worldly knowledge that denies God, urging believers to seek…

The Nature & Work of the Holy Spirit ~ Who is the Holy Spirit?

Today’s sermon begins our delve into the Holy Spirit’s nature and work. Our message will emphasize who the Holy Spirit is, His personhood, and the reality of Him being God within the Trinity. Our message will stress that the Holy Spirit is not merely a force but a personal entity who guides, convicts, and transforms…

Easter Sunday ~ The Resurrection of Jesus Changes Everything

In this sermon, “The Resurrection of Jesus Changes Everything,” we will stress the importance of the resurrection in our faith and its transformative power. We emphasize that while the cross is crucial, the resurrection is equally significant, and we will highlight its influence on our past, present, and future. The sermon will explain how the…

Journey to the Cross ~ Will Jesus Weep?

In this sermon, “Jesus Enters In,” we delve into the importance of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. We will emphasize Jesus’ deliberate actions, fulfilling prophecy and offering peace. Despite cheers, Jesus weeps over Jerusalem’s failure to understand His message of salvation. We will be urged to reflect on our response to Jesus’ invitation…

Journey to the Cross ~ Do We Pick & Choose?

This sermon, part of our series “Journey to the Cross,” reflects on Jesus’ path to crucifixion in Luke. It stresses the disciples’ struggle to grasp His true identity and will show us how no one is beyond redemption. We will be challenged to welcome all onto the road with Jesus and not to judge others’…

Journey to the Cross ~ Grateful in the Right Thing or One?

In this sermon, “Grateful in the Right Thing or One?,” we explore our gratitude on the journey to the cross in the Gospel of Luke. We will highlight the importance of not only being grateful for blessings but also being grateful to and in Jesus. The story of the ten lepers shows the power of…

Journey to the Cross ~ Who Has Power Over the Road

Today’s message focuses on Jesus’ determined journey to Jerusalem before His crucifixion, portraying His unwavering commitment amidst threats and manipulations. Jesus willingly embraces His sacrificial path, displaying power over all circumstances in alignment with God’s plan. The sermon will challenge us to find refuge and to trust in Jesus, who offers protection and peace even…

Journey to the Cross ~ Are We On the Road for the Right Reasons?

Today’s sermon focuses on Luke 10 in the Lenten series “Journey to the Cross,” where we highlight various moments of Jesus’ final journey toward Jerusalem before the cross.  Today, we look at how Jesus appointed seventy-two to prepare towns for his arrival, instructing them to bring peace, heal, and proclaim the kingdom of God.  He…

Journey to the Cross ~ Are We Even Willing?

This sermon begins our 2024 Lenten observation and series, Journey to the Cross. In this message, we will explore and challenge our willingness to journey with Jesus to the cross. Examining Luke 9:51-62, where he highlights Jesus’ steadfast purpose towards Jerusalem and emphasizes the demands of mercy and complete commitment in following Him. The sermon…

Pre-Lenten Journey 2024 ~ Why Crucifixion?

In this sermon, we will explore why crucifixion was the chosen method by God for Jesus’ death on the cross. We will emphasize Jesus’ humble, sacrificial mindset and obedience to God’s plan. By highlighting the public, shameful, sacrificial, and horrific nature associated with crucifixion, explaining how Jesus’ death took on the shame of our sins….