Sermon Archive
When to Praise God (Psalm 119:161-176)
We are finishing Psalm 119, and like the psalm itself, we end this series by focusing on praise. We are challenged to promise/commit to praise God and talk about what that praise looks like. Finally, we are reminded that we are able to praise God because He seeks after us.
Guest Speaker Steve Porschet
Steve Porschet, Pastor of Youth & Family Ministries at Winfield Baptist Church, encourages us from God's Word.
The Wonderful Word of the Righteous God (Psalm 119:129-144)
We can trust and depend on God's Word, because He is righteous and always does what is right.
Not "By" Works, But "For" Works (Ephesians 2:8-10)
Inspired by this year's VBS theme verse, we'll then look at Ephesians 2:8-10 to talk about the relationship between salvation and good works. We are not saved "by" good works, but "by" God's grace and through faith in Jesus Christ.
Yet, we are saved "for" good works that God has prepared ahead of time for us to do for His glory.
Loving God's Word (Psalm 119:97-112)
Do you love the Bible? That might sound like a strange question, but God calls His people to love His Word. We discover that loving God's Word impacts our thinking, changes how we live, informs what we commit to do, and it transforms our hearts.
In other words, loving God's Word is how we "...love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength" (Mark 12:30).
The Persecuted Faith (Psalm 119:81-96)
Pastor Tom shares from Psalm 119:81-96 about persecution and how the Scriptures can help us navigate through perilous times. The Scriptures point us toward the gospel, which gives us the motivation to endure.
How do I try to get through hard times?
When I struggle through challenging situations, what comfort can God’s Word give me?
Word of Discipline (Psalm 119:65-80)
When God brings challenges into our lives, He is doing it for a good purpose: that we might look more like Him.
What is God's purpose in my struggles?
How is He using them for good?
Word of Comfort (Psalm 119:49-64)
We look at Psalm 119:49-64 to discover how Scripture is a source of comfort for us when we are suffering or alone. That comfort should lead us to action as we live for our Lord every day. What comfort do I find in God’s Word? How should I respond to the Bible’s words of comfort?
2 Points (Psalm 119:33-48)
We must depend on the Lord to read the Scriptures.
We must depend on the Scriptures to live for the Lord.
The Sufficiency of Scripture (Psalm 119:17-32)
Pastor Tom continues our new series: Summer Reading with the Word: A Study of Psalm 119. We look at Psalm 119:17-32 and learn how the Scriptures are sufficient for everything pertaining to life and godliness. They are sufficient to bring us to worship God and to provide comfort to us in difficult times.
What does it mean that the Bible is sufficient?
Do I view the Bible this way?
Jesus is Better - Amen! (Hebrews 13:18-25)
We finish our study through the Book of Hebrews by looking at Hebrews 13:18-25. Throughout the book, we have been discovering how Jesus is better than anything and anyone we could compare Him to. Since Jesus is better, that means that we are dependent on Him. We need to call out to Him in prayer for the help we need to live for our Lord.
How does the truth that “Jesus is Better” make a difference in your life?
Jesus Is A Better Leader (Hebrews 13:7-17)
In this sermon, Pastor John talked about leadership as we study Hebrews 13:7-17.
What makes a good leader? Is Jesus worth following? If so, why?
John 5:1-17
This past Sunday, Pastor Tom encouraged us from John 5:1-17 with a message on how Jesus cleanses us and saves us from sin.
As you prepare for the message, ask yourself, “Do we want to be healed, do you want to be free from your sins? Who is Jesus that He can free us from such a power? What is He doing today?”
4 Signs You Are Drifting From God
Elder Tom challenged us with 4 warning signs that may indicate that we are drifting from God.
What does ‘drifting away’ from God look like? Am I drifting away from God?
Jesus Is Better Than Self-Love (Hebrews 13:1-6)
In this sermon we move into the practical application part of the Book of Hebrews in Hebrews 13:1-6. This passage will challenge us with the truth that worshiping Jesus means living a life that is others-focused, rather than self-focused.
Does selfishness have a place in the Christian life? Why or why not? What should a Christian life look like?
Jesus Is Better - A Better Kingdom (Hebrews 12:18-29)
In an often challenging world, God encourages us with the truth that this world is not our home. We are living for a better kingdom! In this sermon we will talk about that kingdom and what it looks like to live for it from Hebrews 12:18-29.
What kingdom am I living for? Does my life reflect that kingdom?
Jesus Is Better Thank A Participation Trophy (Hebrews 12:12-17)
In this sermon we will learn from the example of hard-working mothers to talk more about the race of life in Hebrews 12:12-17. God doesn’t call us to get saved and then relax. He has a goal for His people to strive after: peace and holiness.
What is the purpose of my life? What keeps me from growing to be more like Jesus Christ?
Jesus Is Better Than Being Spoiled (Hebrews 12:3-11)
In this sermon, we will talk about the difficult topic of God’s discipline. Why are our lives so hard? What is God doing in them? Hebrews 12:3-11 will help us answer these questions by teaching us that God doesn’t want us to be spoiled. He wants us to be holy!
What do you think of when you hear the word “discipline”? Why does God discipline believers in Jesus Christ?”