Sermons on Faith

REAL FAITH

Exodus 13-14 How do we know if we have REAL FAITH?  As we have been studying the life of Abram and Sarai, we see his progressing faith (Genesis 12:1-9) and his retreating faith (Genesis 12:10-20).  We know despite their faltering at times, they both had real faith.  In this sermon, we see in Genesis 13-14…

THE PORTRAIT OF TRUE FAITH

Genesis 12:1-9.  What does biblical faith look like?  From Abraham’s calling we discover that that true faith is always a response to God’s initiative, (2) responds with obedience to God’s call, and (3) always leads to reverent worship.  Do you see your present difficulties as an opportunity to stretch and strengthen your faith?

THE PROMISE OF DIVINE PEACE

Philippians 4:4-9 In this first sermon in our new series on the Promises of God, Pastor Mark preaches on divine peace from God.  We learn that this peace does not necessarily mean an absence of conflict, but an inner sense of harmony/wholeness.  God is the only SOURCE of true peace.  We learn that the enemy…

THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD

Exodus 3:11-15 One of the most important things we could ever ponder is what God is like, His character and attributes.  In this sermon, Pastor Mark contrasts two competing perspectives:  the human point of view, and the divine point of view.  We learn that we make judgements based on our experiences and personal knowledge, but…

CONSOLATIONS FOR THE HEAVY HEARTED

In these few verses of Exodus 2, we find the Israelites enduring extreme suffering, but we also find such consolations from God:  He hears us, He remembers, He sees, and He knows!  Pastor Mark explains God is always responsive to your prayers, God can never renege on His promises, and God can perfectly relate to…

STEPS TOWARD SURRENDER

Learning to do God’s Will, God’s Way Exodus 2:11-22 In this sermon, Pastor Mark shares 3 steps that we see in Moses’ life, before the Lord used him greatly.  We learn God enables us to respond to His call, God breaks us of self-confidence, and God enrolls us in His school of contentment.  In the…

THE DAWNING OF A NEW HOPE

Exodus 2:1-10 In this second sermon in our series entitled “Moving Forward”, we learn how the Israelites were living in extremely harsh conditions in Egypt.  We also learn about the presence of extraordinary hope, at the birth of Moses.  Moses’ parents believed that God’s salvation and deliverance would one day come.  Pastor Mark explains how…