Tag: Sin
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P.R.A.Y. ~ Ask ~ Unanswered Prayer
In this sermon, “P.R.A.Y. ~ Ask ~ Unanswered Prayer,” we will delve into the problematic topic of unanswered prayer, emphasizing that all prayer is answered, though not always as we hope. We will highlight the importance of prayer to commune with God and draw on the P.R.A.Y. method – Pause, Rejoice/Remember, Ask, Yield. As we…
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Art Camp 2024
This sermon reflects on this past week at Art Camp 2024, where kids learned about God-given skills of art to be creative and to be His masterpieces. Through songs and biblical references, the sermon emphasizes glorifying God, God’s love, and Jesus’ light overcoming darkness. The focus is on embracing our uniqueness, God’s transformative work, and…
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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…
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Pre-Lenten Journey 2024: Why Death?
Today, our sermon is titled “Why Death?” We will discuss why Jesus had to die and the theological significance of His sacrifice. We will emphasize the importance of preparation for the Lenten season and understanding Jesus’ purpose as a sacrifice. We will explore the biblical references that explain Jesus’ mission to save sinners and cleanse…
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The Peculiar Kingdom of God & its People ~ Adultery & Sin
Today we continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount and enter into our second ethical teaching given to us by Jesus in the second section of Jesus’ teaching. In the section known as the, “I say to you, sayings of Jesus.” Learning today what Jesus has to say about adultery and sin. ((Audio…
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The Peculiar Kingdom of God and it’s People ~ Blessed are Those Who Mourn
Today we continue where we left off last week looking at the Sermon on the Mount as we move to the second of the beatitudes and seek to discover what it is Jesus means when He says blessed are those who mourn. In this, we will see how this is beautifully connected to the former,…
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All Things New ~ Bringer of the New
Jesus has come. Jesus has won. Jesus makes all things new again. Jesus is the bringer of the new. How though? Sometimes things don’t feel so new. We must realize we live in the tension of the now and not yet, and Jesus indeed is making all things new again in us, in others, and…
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People of Pentecost ~ Will He Ever Leave Me?
Have you ever felt God had left you alone? Even though we know Jesus promises to never leave us. Have you ever felt like this was the case? Have you ever prayed, prayed, and prayed your heart out to feel like your prayers are just echoing and bouncing off the ceilings and walls going nowhere?…
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The Cause & Effect of Sin – The Essences of Temptation
THINK: About how they have been tempted in this life to sin. Think about how the Devil has twisted something God intended for good ever so slightly to cause us to fall in perversion. KNOW: God has given us a clear Word and command. It is imperative for us to know this and live in…