Matthew 28:20b
Background: The eleven disciples probably felt a lot like Frodo did inRivendell as Jesus was giving them the great commission. They arelittle peoplewith simple backgrounds and no formal education. Andworse yet they are painfully aware...
Mark 1:1-13
Background: The pivotal issue for the book of Mark is the author’s demand that the reader figure out an answer to the question: “who is this?” The central question of the whole book is given...
in Christmas
Psalm 2 The Kings of the Earth: Political Leaders and Us
Our Political leaders don’t always act rightly. How should the people of God respond?
Colossians 2:18-19: How Does a Christian Grow?
Introduction: Our text this morning is Colossians 2:16-23, turn with me there now. It is on page 984 of the black pew bibles. As you turn there, let me ask you this question: How do you become a...
Psalm 62: Who do you trust?
Introduction: Our Text for this evening is Psalm 62. Turn there with me now. Let me ask you as we begin: Have you ever felt betrayed? Have you ever felt like someone you were counting on has...
Colossians 2:6-15: What Are You Thankful For?
Introduction: My passage is Colossians 2:6-15. You can turn there now. What are you thankful for? As you think back over the last year 2017 what are some things that make you feel particularly blessed? If we are...
in Christmas
Philippians 2:5-8: Christmas Day Message
Christ as the Divine One Christ as the Human One Christ as an Obedient One
Revelation 12:1-6: The Christian Battle
2 Thessalonians 3:1-3: Prayer
1 Timothy 2:5-6: Jesus Our Representative
I Timothy 6:6-10; 17-19: Financial Stewardship
Introduction: I have made serious financial mistakes. You almost certainly have as well. What is the one item that comes to your mind that you wish you hadn’t sunk so much money in to? When...
Psalm 90:7-17: Wasted Time and the Wasted Life
Introduction: I want to begin this morning with a riddle. See if you can figure this out. These are the words of Gollum in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. Ask yourself, “what is the thing that...
Christmas Message: John 1:14-18: Have You Seen the Glory?
Introduction: Are you bored of Christmas? Does it seem repetitive to sing the same carols for a month every year? Have you felt your heart grow hardened to the incarnation of Christ? In September this...
The Discipline of Discipleship: 2 Timothy 2:1-2
Introduction: To some degree or another every single one of us is selfish in our approach to church. You are a selfish Christian. The question is how selfish are you. Think about the seat the...
Psalm 96 Part Two: Rejoice in the Judgement of Yahweh
Thanks to Tim Stanton for preaching this morning; he was back home during his Christmas break from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, where he is currently earning a Master of Divinity. Outline...
1 Corinthians 15:1-2 Holding Fast to the Gospel
Sorry, no recording is available. Thanks to Tim Stanton for preaching this morning; he was back home during his Christmas break from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, where he is currently earning...