Recent Sermons
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Live It Up!
Ecclesiastes 9:7-10 If we are to find meaning in life we must say “no” to empty philosophies and affirm the realities of God’s sovereignty, that death is certain, our indwelling sin, and that there is a real hope. Solomon offers some concluding counseling to live and respond to these realities. -
Introduction to Mark
The introduction to the book of Mark, covering the authorship, date, intended audience, theme, style of writing, and the purpose of the book. The purpose of the book is to transform lives, and the ideal starting place for anyone asking the question, “Who is Jesus?” -
Facts of Life
Ecclesiastes 9:1-6 From a high level, Solomon has been dismantling four major philosophies: materialism, epicureanism, humanism, and fatalism. But he now begins to more clearly present the major realities that give life definition and meaning. -
Through the Eyes of Faith
Ecclesiastes 8:9-9:1 In his journal, Solomon now addresses a couple rather familiar mysteries, such as the triumph of wickedness, the unfairness of consequences. Yet through these ministries, we need to trust in Jesus Christ and learn to depend on His word. -
Reconciliation (Part 2)
Matthew 18:15-20 If we have benefited from God’s willingness to reconcile us, and if we have experienced His gracious work in our heart to seek to reconcile to Him — then it is only right that we would seek to reconcile with another brother who has also benefited from the cross of Christ. -
Reconciliation (Part 1)
Colossians 4:10- Another biblical doctrine surfaces because of something that transpired in the life of Mark: the doctrine of reconciliation. There is a need for reconciliation both by God to man, and between men. -
Wisdom and Authority (Part 2)
Ecclesiastes 8:2-4 One area of life that we must apply wisdom to is in the sphere of both authority and submission to it. Solomon gives us some principles that have to do with leadership, and with our response to authority. -
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Transformed
Colossians 4:9- Onesimus is a prime example of what happens to a person when God saves him: he is converted, revolutionized by God’s grace! Repentance from dead work is the first principle of the doctrine of Christ, and the focus of this conversion.