Sermons from 2021
Lessons From Ancient Heroes 4
David, slayer of Goliath and greatest King of Israel commits a triple-play BIG time sin. Even through his condemnation, David finds grace and forgiveness when he realizes the jig is up.
Difficult Words 2
After the feeding of the 5000, the people are still “wowed’ by Jesus’ power. They want to see more. Jesus’ power, even his power to heal, however, are for a higher purpose. Jesus is inviting people into kingdom living, where our priorities are determined by the eternal, timeless, kingdom of God.
Lessons From Ancient Heroes 3
From lust to murder: had David made better decisions, or had his friends stepped in to stop him, he may have had a different story. But he did not avoid temptation, and his friends sat silently by. However terrible David was, God still finds a way to redeem him.
Difficult Words 1
After Jesus fed the 5000, an act of both generosity and power, the people wanted to make him king. They wanted him to exercise “power over” others. But, Jesus was not that kind of king. He rules as a servant, not as a tyrant.
Lessons From Ancient Heroes 2
When David was dancing before the Ark, he went all in (well, except for his clothes, which went out!). What does it mean to worship without worrying about how it looks or feels to others. How do we respond to God with our whole selves? 2 Samuel 6.
Words Of The Prophets 3
God is the originator of “tough love.” God does not spare us the earthly consequences of our sin. That is not what grace means. Grace means that we are not defined in God’s eyes by our sin, that God will always provide a “righteous branch” to save God’s people. Will we have eyes to see? Jeremiah 23:1-6
Lessons From Ancient Heroes 1
When David was dancing before the Ark, he went all in (well, except for his clothes, which went out!). What does it mean to worship without worrying about how it looks or feels to others. How do we respond to God with our whole selves? 2 Samuel 6.
Words Of The Prophets 2 (RSM)
Jeroboam was doing a good job: expanding the kingdom, making the wealthy wealthier, appeasing Baal. In comes an outsider – Amos – who tells the king and his priest that God is taking the full measure of their work, and finds it lacking. Amos 7:7-15.
First Fruits 2 (MV)
Many of us struggle with the idea of tithing our money. What about giving 10% of our time? Our patience? Our love? What would happen if you were to test God on this commandment? Try it for one month, and see what happens next! 1 John 3:16-24
Letters From Home 3 (RSM)
In the Kingdom of God, victory is not achieved by triumphing over others but by giving of ourselves. 2 Corinthians 8:7-15