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Final Encouragements of Grace Sermon 1 Peter 5:1-14 Big Idea: We can experience God’s grace while suffering through the organization of the local church, the promise of future exaltation and the exhortation of this epistle. Outline I. Introduction A. DL Moody was once asked if Moody had the grace to…

In Danger of Drifting Hebrews 2:1-4 Big Idea: We must adhere strongly to the message of salvation given to us by God through Jesus. I. Introduction A. Fishing in my Grandma’s boat 1. Growing up in Michigan 2. Fishing from the dock 3. Going out on aluminum row boat with a cousin 4. After fishing for some…

“Distinctiveness” ~ Psalm 1 I. Intro A. Visit to Chicago and saw gapers that stood out as obvious tourists. B. Many of us don’t like to stand out or to draw attention to ourselves. We try to blend in with how we dress, how we talk, what we drive, who we hang out with. Being noticed is not a comfortable…

Habakkuk 2:1-5 I. Introduction A. Waiting or Godot 1. Written by Samuel Beckett in 1952 is a play set in two acts. a. Main characters, nicknamed Didi and Gogo meet at a desolate roadside place to meet up with Godot later on that night. b. Reason is not given to us as to why they are waiting for Godot,…

Big Idea: Because God came to us in the flesh, we can come to Jesus. I. Introduction A. Secular – Virtual reality 1. We’ve come a long way since Madonna sang about living in a “material world” in 1985. We now live in a world that is more and more virtual. a. Regular mail to email b. Going camping at…

“Seeing the Future, Today” Isaiah 46:8-11 Big Idea: We examine fulfilled prophecy in Scripture as evidence that God is the author of the Bible and to give us confidence that He will fulfill in time all His prophecies and keep all His promises. I. Introduction A. Two perspectives of the Rose Parade 1.…

1 Peter 1 Sermon “The Trinity at Work” Big Idea: We rejoice in the work of the Trinity in salvation. I. Introduction A. Reasons to rejoice – circumstantial or eternal? B. Where can we find joy? In what can we rejoice? II. Transition A. Read 1 Peter 1:3-12 B. This section of Scripture is a wonderful doxology…

The Limits of God Acts 12:1-25 I. Introduction A. Secular 1. Charissa singing song, “My God is so big…” 2. Us moving from these type of faith songs to questioning whether God can make a rock so big that even He can’t move it or not. B. Personal 1. Have you ever assumed God has limits? 2. Have you asked…

Matthew 21:1-17 The Presentation of the King I. Intro A. Palm Sunday – a very significant day on the Christian calendar. 1. Marks the beginning of the last week of Jesus’ life. B. In each of the gospels, Jesus was heading toward Jerusalem for the Passover celebrations and His eventual death, and on the…

Free Indeed John 8:31-36 Big Idea: True freedom comes when disciples know, believe and obey the Truth. I. Introduction A. What is our perception of freedom? 1. We live in America, “land of the free, and the home of the brave.” 2. Statue of Liberty greets newcomers on our eastern shore 3. No limitations.…

Positioning for Checkmate Acts 22:30-23:35 Big Idea: We are able to see the big picture in tough times by recognizing God’s sovereignty, realizing God’s provision, and remembering God’s Word. Outline I. Introduction A. Secular 1. Chess is a game of 100% skill, one person against another. 2. Even though…

Big Idea: The Bible has been proven true in every detail through the use or archaeology and shows that it is a special book written by God. I. Introduction A. In mathematics, a proof is a convincing demonstration that a mathematical theory is necessarily true. 1. Generally this is done by deductive reasoning…

Nehemiah 4:7-23 Big Idea: We can handle fear if we keep our eyes open. I. Introduction A. Secular 1. My fear of deep water. Scuba diving. 2. Attacks on Mormon temples in Salt Lake City and LA a. Several envelopes containing white powder delivered b. Mormons believe that they are being terrorized by activist…

Nehemiah 4:1-6 Big Idea: We can be secure in our weaknesses knowing who we are in Christ. I. Introduction A. Secular 1. Went into a store the other day where I saw a two year-old playing. He immediately looked up at me like we were the best of friends and confidently said, “Hi!” 2. Didn’t have time to…

Nehemiah 1 Sermon “Ready to Use” Big Idea: God will accomplish His excellent purpose with those who are sensitive to the things of God, who have a passion for prayer and who are available to be used. I. Introduction A. Secular 1. The phrase “some assembly required” does different things to different…

Encountering Jesus Acts 9:1-31 Big Idea: Jesus will grow His church by sovereignly choosing those who are saved, and using those He chooses. I. Introduction A. Secular – said that God works in mysterious ways B. Biblical 1. Examples: a. Moses – murderer, fearful, poor speaker = deliverer b. Rahab – prostitute…

Acts 6:1-7 The Blessing of Community Big Idea: God blesses a church that strives for unity. Outline I. Introduction A. Rodney King riots 1. On March 3, 1991, Rodney King was pulled over after leading police officers in a high-speed pursuit through the streets of south central Los Angeles. Because King…

Big Idea: Jerusalem was repopulated with leaders and freewill volunteers from the surrounding villages. I. Intro – Transition A. Recounting the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple and the purpose in Ezra to have temple rebuilt, and the purpose in Nehemiah to have city rebuilt. B. Rebuilt the walls…