Sermons from 2015
Resolved By God’s Grace Psalm 119:1-8
Introduction If you’re anything like me, you do a better job making New Year’s resolutions than keeping them. Have you become completely cynical about New Year’s resolutions? This passage concludes with a joyful resolution, expressed from a dependent heart. Read Psalm 119:1-8 The psalmist is explaining how to get what all of us are after, happiness. The gospel doesn’t lead us to make excuses for our sin, but to delight in obedience. Joyful obedience requires dependence. Augustine, “Give what Thou commandest; command what…
Gloria In Excelsis Deo Luke 2:8-20
Introduction In the first 30 years of Pax Romana. Who needs God? We have a Messiah who is sovereign, faithful, and humble. When the wonder of our Savior’s birth begins to fade we can be assured that we have lost sight of the magnitude of his humanity. Read Luke 2:8-20 In this passage Luke displays a series of contrasts for his readers (Darkness/Light, Manger/Field, Wondering/Treasuring). You might be living in darkness; Your world might be filled with the most mundane…
The Messiah in a Manger Luke 2:1-7
We can sacrifice everything because we have a Messiah who satisfies our deepest longings.
Mary’s Magnificat Luke 1:39-56
God is at work! And whenever we recognize that work we should be rejoicing—with loud shouts of exclamation! Worship springs up from a heart that recognizes and rejoices in the work of God.
The Lord Is With You Luke 1:26-38
The news of the text is this: A humble servant will conceive a holy Son who will reign over an eternal kingdom. The birth of the King of Kings demands your attention and calls for your allegiance.
His Steadfast Love Endures Forever Psalm 118
We can give thanks at all times and in all circumstances because of the love of God.
Full of Grace and Power Acts 6:8-15
Grace elevates our concern for the glory of God and the salvation of his people over our own safety or reputation.
Growing Pains (Acts 6:1-7)
As the church grows, so does its need for leadership and structure.
We Must Obey God Rather Than Men (Acts 5:17-42)
What is the price of their silence? What will it take to put an end to their preaching? What is the price for your silence?
Signs and Wonders (Acts 5:12-16)
The purpose of this passage is to provide a picture of a healthy church. God is developing a healthy church by fulfilling his purposes in and through them.