Sermons

(Luke 6:27-31) We’ve considered Jesus’ teaching on 'Kingdom Living' (6:20–23), contrasted with the world’s 'Empire Mentality'...

(Psalm 48) Pastor Larry walks us through Psalm 48 to remind us of the great citizenship that has been secured for us both now and in the...

(Ex 19, Ex 19:3-6, Gen 6:11, Gen 11:4, Gen 12:1, Ex 2:24, Ex 14:21. Rom 5:20, Gal 3:19, 1 Pet 2:4) From the beginning, God has been...

(Luke 6:24-26, John 3:36, Isaiah 5:8, Revelation 3:14-17, Matthew 5:6)

(Luk 6:20-23, Mat 5:48, Mat 5:3, Mat 5:6, Psa 107:9, 2Co 7:9–13, Jn 16:22) Jesus has chosen His Apostles (Luke 6:12-16), revealed the...

(Luke 6:17-19) After choosing His Apostles, Jesus comes down with...

(Luk 6:12-16, John 6:64, 11:16, 13:11, 13:21, 14:5, 14:22, 20:24-25, 20:28) We continue to reflect on the pivotal moment when Jesus,...

(Luke 6:12 - 16) Today’s passage marks a pivotal moment—Jesus, after a night of deep prayer, chooses twelve to expand His mission....

(John 17:1-5, John 6:7-40) In our passage today, John records a profound glimpse into an inter-Trinitarian conversation, revealing the...

(1 Corinthians 10:31 - 11:1) As we have seen in the previous...

(Ephesians 4:17-5:1) Do you believe God is truly the greatest and most valuable of all things? Does your living reflect your answer?...

(Hebrews 1:1-3) Every Christian knows who Jesus is. But how much thought do you put into what Jesus is?...

We value asking questions to better understand how to live life in a God-centered, Christ-exalting way. We believe that church should be...

(Luke 6:6-11) Last week, we saw Jesus confront the Pharisees’...

(Luke 6:1-5) The Sabbath, the cornerstone of Jewish life exemplifying God’s rest at the end of the creation week, had been distorted...

(Luke 5:33-39; Luke 4:18-19; Isaiah 61:1-2; Leviticus 16:29, 31; Matthew 6:2, 5, 12; 2 Corinthians 5:16-18)

(Luke 5:27-32, 2 Chronicles 33:1-16, Acts 8:1-3, 9:1-2, Matthew 9:9, 10:3, 9:10-11, John 12:6, 13:29, John 8:31-39) How bad is too bad...

(Luke 5:17-24) Life is full of obstacles that can keep us from experiencing the power and forgiveness of Christ--barriers of personal...

(Select Scripture) Our culture has embraced suffering and death as the natural cycle of man's existence...

(Luke 5:12-16) In ancient Israel, lepers were the ultimate outcasts: cut off from society and isolated from worship. Jesus’ encounter...

(Luke 5:1-11, Psalm 33:6-9, John 21:1-18) Jesus has shown his...

(Luke 5:1-11) Jesus has shown his authority in His teaching (v.33), His power in expelling unclean spirits (v.36) and demons (vv. 39,...

(Luke 4:42-44) We live in a world where the urgent often crowds out...

(Luke 4:38-41) Making a claim is one thing; proving it is another. Jesus never demands belief without offering sufficient evidence to...

(Luke 4:31-37) Last week, we considered how Jesus was rejected in...

(Luke 4:16-30, Isaiah 61:1-2, Mark 6:1-6,1 Kings 17:1-16, 2 Kings 5:1-27, John 7:1, 8:59, 10:39) Jesus Comes Home! Being away for over a...

(2 Peter 1:1-15) Simeon Peter, a bond servant and apostle of Jesus...

(2 Sam 7:4-17; Ps 23; Rev 19:11-16; 1 Sam 8:7; 1 Chr 29:11-12; Jn 10:7-15)

The OT is replete with hints and types of Jesus....

(Numbers 13:16, Matthew 1:20-21,24-25, Exodus 33:11, Numbers 11:27-29, Joshua 1:1-2, Matthew 20:25-28,...

We value asking questions to better understand how to live life in a God- centered, Christ-exalting way. We believe that church should be...

(Exodus 7-12, 3:10; Ephesians 1:4-7; Exodus 19:2-6, 24:18; Matthew 5:17; Exodus 16:14-16; John 6:25-36;...

(Genesis 37, Mt. 3:16-17, Rev. 1:12-13, Jn. 8:42-45, Mk. 11:18, Jn. 5:18, Rev. 19:11-13, Genesis 39, Phil. 2:6-7, Luke 2:52, Mt. 4:10, Ps....

(Isaiah 44:8, Romans 1:20, Genesis 3:15, Romans 5:6, I Corinthians 2:2, Genesis 17:19, Matthew 1:21, Genesis...

(Genesis 21:1-4, Galatians 3:16-18, Genesis 3:15, Romans 4:16-25, Matthew 28:19-20, John 14:6-7, Acts 4:12,...

(Genesis 12:1-2, John 6:38-40, Hebrews 10:5-7, Genesis 15:6, Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-20, Genesis 22:1-19, John...

(Genesis 6:5-13, Luke 2:25, 1 Peter 2:22, Hebrews 4:15-16, 11:7, 2 Peter 2:1-9, Luke 9:23-26, Mark 1:14-15,...

(Psalm 19:1-4, 8:1, 3-4, Genesis 3:15, Numbers 35:20-23, John 8:44, 1 John 3:12-14, Genesis 4:25-26, Luke...

(​​Romans 5:12-17, Galatians 3:13-14, Deuteronomy 21:22-23, John 14:15-17, 15:26-27, Genesis 3:19, John...

(John 5:39, John 8:56, Luke 24:27, 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, Numbers 20:7–13, Hebrews 11:24-26, Jude 5, Romans 5:12–17, John 1:14–18,...

(Psalm 103:1-22) Those who have been purchased by God have a litany...

(Luke 4:13-40) Over the last five weeks, we have seen the intention of the Father in the character and...

(Luke 4:13-40, John 4:4-42, 2 Kings 17:24) Jesus' intentionality is shocking. There are no accidental interactions or random actions;...

(Luke 4:13-40, John 3:36, Romans 1:18, Revelation 16:1, 19:15, Matthew 4:12, John 4:4-42) As we continue to explore the events that...

We value asking questions to better understand how to live life in a God-centered, Christ-exalting way. We believe that church should be...

(Luke 4:13-40, John 2:23-25, 3:1-21, Genesis 15:13-14, Exodus 7:3-4, 8:15, 14:4, Isaiah 10:1-7, Ephesians...

(Psalm 34:1-22) To fear God is to simultaneously draw near to Him in awe while also shrinking back in reverential fear. It expresses...

(1 Peter 3:8-12) As we continue in our special series from 1 Peter,...

(Luke 4:14-30, John 2:1-12, John 2:13-22, John 3:1-21, Matthew 19:28, Titus 3:3-7) The time after Jesus’ temptation has often been...

(Luke 4:14-16, 3:21-22, 4:1-13, John 1:32-34, 1:37-51, Genesis 28:10-18.) The time after Jesus’ temptation has often been overlooked...

(Genesis 2:4-25) Though each person is a unique individual, it is also true that each and every person is a member of one original...

(1 Peter 3:7, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 2:13-17, 1 Peter 2:18-25, Gen. 3:16b, Gen. 4:7, 1 Peter 3:1-6, 1 Peter 3:7, 1 Peter 2:13-25,...

(Luke 4:9-13) A silent dictator lurks in the shadows of our minds every day - fear of what people think about us. Whether fear comes in...

(Luke 4:5-8, Deuteronomy 6:13, John 12:31, 14:30, 16:11, 1 John 5:19, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Romans 13:1, Daniel 7:13-14) In life, there...

(Luke 4:1-4) If Jesus was just another man, just another son of Adam, who he was and how he lived really doesn't matter. However, if he...

(Luke 3:23-38) In our world, one's identity involves one's name, face, birthplace, and social security number. For Jews, their...

(Luke 3:21-22, John 1:29-34, Matthew 3:15, Romans 5:10, 19, John 5:19, 30, 6:57, 7:16, 8:28-29, 10:25, 31, 12:49-50, 14:10-11, 17:7....

(1 Peter 3:1-6, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 2:13-17, 1 Peter 2:18-25, Genesis 3:16b, Genesis 4:7, Acts 16:3, 2 Cor 4:10, Matt 5:41, Prov...

(Luke 3:21-22, Matthew 3:5-6, John 1:28, Luke 7:28-30, John 1:25-34, Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Romans 5:10, Romans 5:19, 2 Corinthians...

(Luke 3:18-20, Matthew 3:5-6, Luke 3:3, John 1:28, Matthew 3:13, John 1:29-30, John 3:22-36, Matthew 4:12-13, Mark 6:17-29, 14-20, Matthew...

(Luke 3:15-18) There are things in life that are exclusive. Things...

(Luke 3:10-14, Revelation 2:5, Matthew 3:7, Leviticus 19:18, Luke 22:4-5, Luke 22:52, Acts 4:1, Acts 5:24, Acts 5:26, Ephesians 4:25-32,...

(Luke 3:1-6, Romans 2:17-21, John 1:20-23, Isaiah 40:1-5, Luke 3:5-7, 1 Thessalonians 1:9) As we have seen in parts 1 and 2, the people...

(Luke 3:1-6) Don’t let our modern age fool you; we are not fundamentally different from the people in...

We value asking questions to better understand how to live life in a God-centered, Christ-exalting way. We believe that church should be...

(Luke 2:10) A writer recently asked “AI” (artificial intelligence, “Chat GPT”) to provide an...

(Luke 3:1-6, John 19:12-16, Mark 6:17-29) Napoleon often reflected on the relationship between religion and power. While Napoleon held...

(Luke 2:41-52, Luke 2:39-40, Matthew 2:1-23, Exodus 12:1-28, Ex. 23:27, Luke 2:19) Every person has a...

(1 Peter 2:18-26, Matthew 16:21-23, John 18:2-11, Luke 6:32-36, Philippians 3:10) We continue our study of INDICATIVE and IMPERATIVE in...

(1 Peter 2:13-17; 1 Peter 2:1,4,9,11,12; Rom. 13:1-4; Ps. 14:1; Ps. 53:1; John 19:12; Acts 19:26-27; Rom. 6:17-18)

(Colossians 1: 15-23) If God made us to image him but our rebellion has left us unable to rightly fulfill this purpose, what hope do we...

(Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 1, Genesis 5:3, 

(Luke 2:21-40, Leviticus 12:108, Isaiah 42:5-6, 49:6, 52:10, 60:1-3, 2 Chronicles 30:6-12, Deuteronomy...

(Luke 2:21-40, Matthew 1:19-20, Luke 1:38, 46-55, Exodus 4:21-24, Genesis 17:7-9, 10-14)

(Luke 2:15-20, Luke 1:1-4, Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:3-5, Luke 2:11, Luke 1:31-33, Matthew 1:18-21, Acts 3:12, I Thessalonians 4:16-18, Hebrews...

(Luke 2:8-14, Luke 2:15, 2:20, Exodus 33:18-23, 40:34-35, Micah 5:2, 1 Peter 1:10-12)

(Luke 2:1-7, Micah 5:2, Matthew 1:1, Luke 1:32-33, Luke 1:69) Today, we will consider two aspects of God's working in this world - His...

(Luke 1:67-80) Faithfulness is a quality or trait characterized by...

(1 Peter 2:1-3, 1:13, 1:14, 1:22, 2:4-5, 2:6-8, 2:9-10, 1:1; Romans 2:29; Exodus 19:5; 2 Cor. 1:21-22; 1 Peter 2:11-12, 3:15; Romans...

(1 Peter 1) The crucial difference between Christianity and man-centered religion lies in the answers to these two questions: Am I...

(Genesis 1:26a, 27, 2:15-16, 18-19, 3:15, Colossians 1:15-20, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Acts 11:19-26, 1 Corinthians 14:24-25, John 17:4, John...

(Is 11:1-3; Lk 2:41-51; Lk 4:17-21; Acts 2:17; Jn 15:26; Jn 14:26; Jn 16:7) Jesus was truly God and truly man. Scripture tells us He...

(Philemon) Around the year 60 A.D., the Apostle Paul wrote a personal letter to one believer on behalf of another. In that letter, we...

(Joshua 4:1-7, Joshua 3:7-8, 9-13, 14-17, Genesis 12:1-3, Matthew 28:18-20, Joshua 3:10, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Hebrews 4:8-10, Joshua 5:1) We...

(Revelation 2:1-7) Is it possible to do what is truly right but not...

(Psalm 27; Psalm 19:1-2; John 1:1-5, 9-13; 1 John 1:5-9; Acts 4:12; Romans 10:9-13; John 18:6; Isaiah 41:10; 2 Chronicles 20:12; Ephesians...

(Luke 4:5-8) In the first two parts of this series, we see how Jesus resisted the temptation to pursue...

(Luke 4:5-8) Last week we considered how Jesus resisted temptation by trusting His Heavenly Father. In each temptation the Enemy poses,...

(Luke 4:1-4, Romans 5:12, 5:18-19, Genesis 3:15, 1 John 3:8, Romans 16:20, Genesis 4:1-12, 5:1-2, 15,...

(James 1:13-16, Genesis 3:1-7, 2 Samuel 11:1-5) In our 4-week series, “How Jesus Prayed,” we considered praying so we would not be...

(Matthew 6:7-13, 4:1-3; Genesis 22:1-19, Hebrews 11:17, Matthew 26:39-45, James 1:2-4, 13-15, 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 17:12-17, 20-21,...

(Matthew 6:7-13, 26:39-45, 4:1-4; Deut. 8:3, Matthew 17:24-18:35) Our theme: What did Jesus know about prayer that the disciples needed...

(Matthew 6:7-13, 6:30-33, 4:1-4; Deuteronomy 8:1-20) The disciples...

(Matthew 6:7-13; Exodus 8:1-2, 4:21, 14:4; Luke 23:24-25, 37-37, 22:3-6; Acts 2:23-24; Isaiah 53:4, 53:10; Acts 4:27-29) Think of all...

(1 Tim 4:12) The church in Ephesus was looking like the world...

(Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:13-14, Genesis 17:7-8, 9, 10-11, Leviticus 12:3, Ruth 4:16-17) Promises are...

(Philippians 4:4-7) For as long as there have been created beings, there has been conflict. From angels and Adam rebelling against God...

(Ruth 1:1-5, Judges 17:6, Deut 23:3, Jeremiah 48:47, James 1:2-4, Psalm 84:10, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ruth 1:14-17, Matthew 19:29, Matthew...

(Luke 1:46-55) Often, we think that worship is bound to the act of singing - we “worship” the Lord. Worship is much more than an...

(Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:36, 56; 1 Samuel 17:22-23, Luke 1:15, 1 Chronicles 15:28, John 16:12-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, John...

(Hebrews 2:9-10, Matthew 7:21, Matthew 10:32-33, Matthew 11:27, Mark 9:30-31, John 19:33-37, John 12:49-50, Deut 6:5, Deut 27:26, Romans...

(Matthew 21:1-17) In a 2020 study, 64% of America identified as being “Christian.” Clearly, the meaning of “Christian” holds...

(Luke 1:26–38, Matthew 4, Luke 4, John 12:39-43, Isaiah 6:1-4, 2 Samuel 7:11-13, Exodus 19:3-4, Luke...

(Luke 1:26–38, 2 Samuel 7:12-14, 2 Samuel 23:5, Psalm 89:34-37, Luke 1:46-47) Trust always involves two objects or entities. For...

(Luke 1:18–25) Trust always involves two objects or entities. For...

(Luke 1:5-17, Malachi 4:5-6, Hebrews 9:3-4, Isaiah 40:3) As we began to explore last time, we tend to believe that good people get good...

(Luke 1:5-12) We tend to believe that good people get good things in life; we are hardwired to feel this way. However, we all know that...

(Luke 1:1-4) There is a progression that everyone goes through when it comes to belief, a process of moving from renting their faith to...

(John 18:33-38) No doubt you have noticed a growing confusion in our world today. Gender is changeable; pronouns are optional, and right...

So you want to proclaim the good news to your neighbors, friends, or family members. But what do you say? What is the message? What are you...

(1 Peter 3:13-17) To Peter, defending the faith is part of following Jesus, and we need to be ready when asked why we believe in the...

(Psalm 37:37-40) As we considered several weeks ago, Christians have enjoyed the warm waters of cultural acceptance for many years, so...

While we celebrate the birth of Christ today, the celebration of Christmas did not occur for over 300 years after the birth of Jesus (336...

33% of Americans have experienced identity theft and over 15 million people will have their identities stolen in 2023. Have you considered...

(Colossians 1:13-23) In this second week of Advent, we look through scripture to see and celebrate how the fall of man, the hope of...

(1 John 3:1-10) We live in a time when certainty is considered bad form. The only thing you should be certain about is that you can't be...

(Psalm 37:32-36) The idea of being pilgrims in a foreign land is strange to many Christians today. Why? For years, Christians have...

(Psalm 37:23-31) Today, we continue our tour of what it means to live wisely. King David is our guide and teacher. David is old and...

(John 17:1-5) Why is it that we often think of people who really lived, but don’t consider Jesus as the first? The problem comes from...

(Psalm 37:18-22) Every day we make decisions that shape our future. Our choices today will determine the kind of life that awaits us...

(Psalm 37:14-17) Life is hard. We see people getting away with hurtful things and it seems like justice is becoming a hope-stealing...

(Psalm 37:8-13) Being at peace can sometimes seem impossible with all the pressures of life. Today, we will explore wisdom from the Lord...

(Psalm 37:1-7) Today we begin a new series in which we will learn from a much older and wiser man who wants to shape our journey through...

(Matthew 11:25-30) We tend to think of burdens as things that keep us from fulfillment. But, could it be possible to carry a burden that...

(Luke 6:36-38) It is almost predictable: a Christian is sharing the reality of sin and the need for a Savior and soon hears: “Didn’t...

(Colossians 1:21-23) Paul’s letter to the Colossians serves as the backdrop for our study today of the two most common religious...

Understanding our mission in life is critical if we are to live a purpose-filled life. Jesus never envisioned His people struggling with...

Christianity is often associated with mere performance rather than renewed identity. But we were not saved from something we did; we were...

The doctrine of the Trinity is a fundamental distinctive among Christians, but how is it that the word “Trinity” does not appear in the...

The one constant in this life is change. It’s the source of much of our fear, anxiety, and frustration. Although mankind has, over the...

If God made everything, who made God? Have you ever asked or been asked that question? This morning we’ll answer that as we discuss an...

Wisdom is one of those things that everyone wants, but not all people possess. Why is that? God-centered wisdom begins with how we relate...

The idea of God’s faithfulness begs the question: What is God faithful to? When someone is faithful, there is always an object unto which...

The mental picture a person has of God is THE most significant life-shaping force that a person can possess. In other words, what we think...

The idea of “justice” has received more airtime in the last year than at any other time in my lifetime. Websites, podcasts, and the...

The mental picture a person has of God is the most significant life-shaping force that a person can possess. In other words, what we think...

God is love. What exactly does that mean? In this message, we see that this simple statement carries a profound meaning born from the very...

“Who is God?” “What does He want from me?” “How does God relate to me?” The answers to these questions reveal a person’s...

(John 8:31-36) “Who is God?” “What does He want from me?” “How does God relate to me?” The answers to these questions reveal...

(Psalm 78:1-8) Asaph reminds all Christians of how eternally important it is to remember the glorious deeds of the Lord, lest we forget....

(2 Timothy 4:19-22) The last words of a person reveal their top priorities. In moments like this, words become like jewels – few and...

(2 Timothy 4:9-18) In part 1, we considered how we all want friends, but we all need allies. Allies are people you can rely on and rely...

(2 Timothy 4:9-18) Humans are not good at being alone. Being alone is more associated with punishment (e.g., isolated confinement) than...

“Joy” and “death” don’t seem appropriate in the same sentence, and they would forever be at odds if it weren’t for another word...

(Matthew 3:13-17) Some people believe that Jesus is the ultimate model for ethical living. It is. Others believe that Jesus is the most...

(2 Timothy 4:6-8) Everyone has a desire for an enduring legacy. Who doesn’t want to be remembered well and to have an impact that...

(2 Timothy 4:3-5) There are circumstances in life that command special attention: a first kiss, the first day of school, first job, etc....

(2 Timothy 4:1-2) Job descriptions are essential if things are to get done. Whether it is a parent describing to a child how to clean...

(2 Timothy 3:16-17) Last week we looked at who we should follow and how we should follow them. This week we see how Paul exhorts Timothy...

(2 Timothy 3:10-15) For thousands of years, humans found their way in life by looking to the sky. Sailors used the constellations, sun,...

(2 Timothy 3:6-9) During World War 2, the United States developed a warning system to detect enemy submarines approaching the...

(2 Timothy 3:6-9) “Don’t act like a tourist,” said the tour guide. He went on to tell the group that there are people who look for...

(2 Timothy 3:1-5) Paul continues his warning to Timothy about false teachers in the church. Last week, Paul outlined the methods every...

(2 Timothy 2:22-26) We all want to be more successful and fulfilled than we are currently. Whether it be in our relationships, at home,...

(2 Timothy 2:20-21) Last week we considered how the functional details of life are only manageable when the foundational truth for life...

(2 Timothy 2:14-19) In part 1, we considered how the foundational principles for leading will be seen in the functional details of what...

Understanding and fulfilling one’s purpose is the most important thing in life. However, most people spend little if any time focused on...

(Luke 2:1-20) It is a basic truism: We know a person by what they do. A “perfectionist” is someone who wants things to be perfect....

(2 Timothy 2:14-19) Today, we continue looking over the shoulder of Timothy as he gets a Ph.D. in church leadership from the Apostle...

(2 Timothy 2:11-13) Every generation has a defining moment that holds the power to shape a generation. Similarly, there are also...

(2 Timothy 2:8-10) In chapter two, Paul is "coaching-up" Timothy in his leadership in the Church at Ephesus. First, Timothy needed...

(2 Timothy 2:5-7) As Timothy is strengthened by the grace provided through Christ, he is able to function as a manager in training-up...

Before time began, God determined to save a people for His glory. All of creation and history is the outworking of that plan which climaxes...

(2 Timothy 2:3-4) Previously, we explored how the grace of God is available to strengthen Timothy. Today, Paul turns to another metaphor...

All of us who follow Christ would likely affirm that God is sovereign. However, when we examine our lives, we don’t always live as if...

(2 Timothy 2:1-2) Over the weeks, we have leaned into Paul's private leadership coaching of Timothy. So far, the subjects of identity,...

(2 Timothy 1:13-18) Last week we considered that there were things that Timothy could do to be more effective, but there was a specific...

(2 Timothy 1:13-14) In light of the persecution from the Roman Empire and the pressure from conflict within the church, some would...

(2 Timothy 1:8-12) Last week, we saw how Paul sought to encourage Timothy by aiming at his identity. Today, Paul will seek to shape...

(2 Timothy 1:3-7) There is a vast chasm between how people want to be known and who they actually are. We crave to be more because we...

(2 Timothy 1:1-2) Endings have a way of motivating us. Whether it be those final moments of the game or putting the final touches on the...

(John 17:1-5) The prayer of Jesus in John 17 gives us a fascinating insight into how Jesus defined life itself. What was it that Jesus...

(Genesis 6:5 - 7:6) How do we live in a world that is increasingly hostile to Christians and the Gospel? In the story of Noah, we...