Scripture readings: Deut. 34:1-12 and Ps. 90:1-6,13-17 (or Lev. 19:1-2, 15-18 and Psalm 1) 1 Thess. 2:1-8; Matt. 22:34-46 Sermon by Ted Johnston from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 (drawing on commentary by John Stott) Leading Well with Jesus Introduction Last week we began a series in 1 Thessalonians looking at the apostle Paul’s instructions concerning the … Continue reading "Sermon for October 29, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex. 33:12-23 and Ps. 99 (or Isa. 45:1-7 and Ps. 96:1-13) 1 Thess. 1:1-10; Matt. 22:15-22 Sermon by Ted Johnston from 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 (drawing on commentary by John Stott) Living and Sharing the Gospel Introduction Our reading from the epistles today is from Paul’s first letter to the Christians in the Greek … Continue reading "Sermon for October 22, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex.32:1-14 and Ps. 106:1-6, 19-23 (or Isa. 25:1-9 and Ps. 23) Phil.4:1-9, Matt. 22:1-14 Sermon by Josh McDonald from Philippians 4:4-9 Practicing Aggressive Gratitude In Phil. 4:4-9, Paul urges believers, rather than being anxious, to practice “prayer and supplication with thanksgiving.” Today I want to elaborate on that thought, discussing what we might call … Continue reading "Sermon for October 15, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex. 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 and Ps. 19 (or Isa. 5:1-7 and Ps. 80:7-15) Phil.3:4b-14, Matt. 21:33-46 Sermon by Ted Johnston from Philippians 3:12-16 (drawing on commentary by Warren Wiersbe in The Bible Expository Commentary and Francis Foulkes in The New Bible Commentary) Running Strong with Jesus Introduction In Philippians 3, Paul rejoices in … Continue reading "Sermon for October 8, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex. 17:1-7 and Ps. 78:1-4,12-16 (or Ezek.18:1-4, 25-32 and Ps. 25:1-9) Phil. 2:1-13; Matt. 21:23-32 Sermon by Martin Manuel from Philippians 2:1-13 Sharing in Jesus’ Incarnational Living Each year, Time (magazine) names a Person of the Year. In 2014, Time gave that award not to an individual but to the group of people who … Continue reading "Sermon for October 1, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex.16:2-15 and Ps. 105:1-6, 37-45 (or Jonah 3:10-4:11 and Ps. 145:1-8) Phil. 1:21-30; Matt. 20:1-16 Sermon by Linda Rex from Mat. 20:1-16 GENEROSITY, FAIRNESS & GOD’S GRACE Introduction Last week, in the sermon from Matthew 18:21-35, we rejoiced in God’s unlimited, unmeasurable forgiveness. Because of what Jesus has done in our place and … Continue reading "Sermon for September 24, 2017" Read the article
Scripture Readings: Ex. 14:19-31 and Ps. 114 (or Gen. 50:15-21 and Ps.103:1-7, 8-13) Rom. 14:1-12; Matt. 18:21-35 Sermon by Martin Manuel from Matt. 18:21-35 Immeasurable, Unlimited Forgiveness Introduction Our readings today address God’s justice, judgment and mercy. In justice, God judges our sin and in mercy provides forgiveness. He then invites followers of Jesus, who … Continue reading "Sermon for September 17, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex. 12:1-14 and Ps. 149 (or Ezek. 33:7-11 and Ps. 119:33-40) Rom. 13:8-14; Matt.18:15-20 Sermon by Ted Johnston from Matt. 18:10-20 and Rom. 13:8-10 EXHORTATION TO RADICAL GRACE Introduction In our readings today from Ex. 12, Ezek. 33, Rom. 13 and Matt. 18, we are confronted with the way of the Lord, which … Continue reading "Sermon for September 10, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex. 3:1-15 and Ps. 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b; (or Jer.15:15-21 and Ps. 26:1-8) Rom. 12:9-21; Matt.16:21-28 Sermon by Dustin Lampe from Matt. 16:21-28 and Rom. 12:9-21 TOTAL SURRENDER (part 2) GIVE IT AWAY! Note: this is part 2 of a 2-part series titled "Total Surrender." For Part 1 ("Give It Up!"), click here. Introduction … Continue reading "Sermon for September 3, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex. 1:8-2:10 and Ps. 124 (or Isa. 51:1-6 and Ps. 138) Rom. 12:1-8; Matt. 16:13-20 Sermon by Dustin Lampe from Matthew 16:13-20 and Romans 12:1-8 TOTAL SURRENDER (part 1) GIVE IT UP! Note: this is part 1 of a 2-part sermon with the overall title "Total Surrender." Part 2 (Give It Away!), covering … Continue reading "Sermon for August 27, 2017" Read the article
