Genesis 12:10-13:1 On the heels of Abram’s great faith displayed in the early part of Genesis 12, is a tale of epic failure in the latter part of the chapter. In this sermon, we learn from the example of Abram the common cycle we experience as believers: A Trial by Famine, A Tale of Failure,…
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?
Galatians 2:11-14 & Acts 10:9-28 Back in our sermon series on the book of Galatians, Pastor Mark explains 3 Realities of Christian Hypocrisy, based on the text. We learn the temptation of Christian hypocrisy, the threat of Christian hypocrisy, and the treatment for Christian hypocrisy.
Galatians 1:10-24 The fear of man can be a real stumbling block in our lives, and can be a major threat to our progress as followers of Christ. In this sermon, we discover Paul’s motives were in question among the church at Galatia. We learn we are a bond servant to someone – God or…
John 20:11-16–“Whom are you seeking?” asked by Jesus of Mary Magdalene as she lingered at the empty tomb. A profound question: what moves us? Over what loss are we grieving? Who do we miss? What are we looking for? Mary was weeping for good reason: she missed Jesus. Our hearts should long for Him.
Luke 24:38–“Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Asked by Jesus of the disciples gathered in the upper room after He had rebuked them for their unbelief. In this message, Pastor Wick addresses the common reasons for unbelief.
Psalm 16–Good things come from our Lord. This psalm reflects on some of those good things: saints to fellowship with, significance in life, divine counsel, and of course, eternal life. Let’s be thankful!
Isaiah 8:11-9:7 In the midst of gloom and hopelessness, the prophet Isaiah warns against trusting in or following after the advice of those that everybody around seems to be listening to. Instead, he says, fear the Lord; seek counsel from his word; and look for the coming of the Prince of Peace.
1 Peter 5:6-14 Peter concludes his letter by reviewing some important things for us to remember when faced with suffering. He tells us: 1) Remember you are in God’s hands; 2) Be alert because the devil is looking for an opportunity; 3) Our suffering won’t last forever. “…after you have suffered a little while, [the…
1 Peter 3:1-7 Marriage is the first institution established by God–even before the curse of sin came into the world–as we are told in Genesis. In this passage Peter gives wives and husbands some practical instruction on how to live under the order of marriage in order to bring honor to God.
