Recent Sermons
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Final Thoughts (Part 1)
Ecclesiastes 12:8-14 A preacher is always seeking to challenge his listeners with truth that will hopefully impact the way they live. This final part of Ecclesiastes provides us with some insight into what makes for effective teaching. -
A Shepherd’s Heart (Part 2)
Romans 1:14-16 We gain further insight into Paul’s missionary heart for the Romans by analyzing his indebtedness and his climatic statement of what his mission is: to preach the gospel to the glory of God. He is overwhelmingly concerned with displaying the gospel’s power unto salvation. -
Don’t Wait Too Long
Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 This very famous section of Ecclesiastes deals with the reality of progressive deterioration — both mental and physical — and how it ought to prompt us to prepare for eternity. -
The Authority of the King (Part 1)
Mark 1:21-28 Jesus begins His public preaching ministry. The people were amazed by His authority. Unlike other teachers of His day, Jesus spoke with a firs hand knowledge of Scripture. His authority over a posing demon, confirmed His teaching. The people were a astounded. Unfortunately amazement did not equal belief. News of His teaching and power spread. -
A Shepherd’s Heart (Part 1)
Romans 1:8-15 The introduction to Paul’s letter to the Romans with his expression of thanks to the God he serves. We get a glimpse into Paul’s heart (and an example to follow) by looking at this gratitude and its natural outpouring love, prayer, worship, trust, humility, and perseverance. -
The Call of God
Romans 1:5-7 Paul’s brief summary of the gospel by bringing it to its natural conclusion: that Jesus Christ sovereignly commissions His servants and calls His saints. This commission is one of obedience and is ultimately for His own glory. -
The Thrill of Living
Ecclesiastes 11:7-10 We find that enjoying life and obeying God go hand-in-hand. We are to seek to enjoy life but to be wise. We are not to do something sinful or foolish. We will give an account. -
Proclaiming the Kingdom (Part 2)
Mark 1:16-20 Christ calls two sets of brothers, Simon and Andrew, then James and John. All were fishermen; all used nets; all responded immediately. When preaching the gospel, remember the net method of fishing. -
The Gospel of God (Part 2)
Romans 1:3-4 The gospel is further elaborated upon by highlighting two successive phases of the revelation of Jesus Christ to the world: He is the eternal Son incarnate, and the eternal Son exalted. -
What Are You Waiting For?
Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 Solomon is encouraging a “bullish” attitude about life in his journal. We find a refreshing hope, counsel to be actively involved in life as that is what God expects from us… even when success is not guaranteed in every situation.