Worthy of Worship Stay Connected Scripture Text: John 15:5-7 Introduction: I'm going to deal with some things directly today because this is too big of an opportunity to miss. So hold on, here we go. When I first came here I had several people who came to me and said, "I'm burnt out … Continue reading Stay Connected (Sermon Notes)
Worthy of Worship It's Not About Me Scripture Text: John 4:19-24 Introduction: Over the next few weeks we'll be talking about worship. My hope is that this will help us to identify some of our deeply held attitudes that actually hinder us from freely worshiping. As we talk through these things together I … Continue reading Worship isn’t about me
He is Risen Scripture Text: John 20 Introduction: Don't answer this out loud because it might get you in trouble, but do you ever wonder why we do all of this? Why do we celebrate this day every year? Why wake up early, get dressed up, and go (or get dragged) to church? Why the … Continue reading He is Risen (Sermon Notes)
Rescued by Grace Live Free Scripture Text: Galatians 5 Introduction: Abused spouses often return to their abusers. Sometimes convicts will repeatedly fall back into the same patterns of criminal behavior because they actually want to go back to prison. On multiple occasions I have seen Soldiers who have complained about military life for … Continue reading Live Free (Sermon Notes)
Rescued by Grace Faith, the Law, and the Cross Scripture Text: Galatians 3 Introduction: In our technology and social media driven world we have probably all watched as someone we love struggled with their faith, walked away from their faith, or fell prey to some form of false teaching. It can be heartbreaking, … Continue reading Faith, the Law, and the Cross (Sermon Notes)
We've all been asked to believe some things that just don't make sense. Jesus asked His followers to believe some pretty outrageous things, but from where I stand He's pretty credible. Here's why. https://youtu.be/HU8dQZ7XkRc
Follow up The video below is a follow up to the sermon I preached this Sunday at my church. In it I look at Philippians 4 as an example of what Jesus was talking about in Matthew 6 when He said that we should, "seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew … Continue reading 2 Principles for Seeking His Kingdom
I fell last year. I don't mean that I tripped, but more that I failed. It wasn't a moral or ethical failure, but it was a failure. Let me explain. This time last year I was in the best shape that I have been in for a long time. I was running regularly and working … Continue reading Get Back Up
How are you doing? Are you sticking to your goals, or are you beginning to slip? If you're struggling, I may be able to help you with one of your goals. A lot of people begin the year with the goal of reading the Bible more faithfully, but lose their way within a few … Continue reading Are you sticking to it?
A couple of days ago I came across a photo that reminded me of a very good memory. It was a photo of my wife and I celebrating our fifteenth wedding anniversary in St. Augustine, Florida. Here's the photo. As I looked at the photo I remembered what an amazing week we had together, and … Continue reading Running from Failure
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