April 27, 2025
April 27, 2025
Matthew 25:14-19, 30
Introduction
I want to deal with the verse 30 right at the onset, so we are not pondering how this is going to end up. This is a parable, that I full hearted believe is for our time right now.
First this is a parable about stewardship or servant-ship, not salvation, or sonship. Let’s revisit a very important verse that is foundational to the doctrine of salvation:
April 20, 2025
April 20, 2025
Luke 24:1-12
Introduction
The resurrection morning, was an incredible morning. It was completely unexpected by the disciples, and literally all who followed Jesus. While Jesus had plainly taught that he would die, and rise again, it is very clear that the disciples didn’t grasp how literal and real the message was.
Jesus had raised others from the dead, the disciples had even witnessed such miracles, to be raised from the dead, “solo” with out a prophet was an unheard of miracle that had NEVER been done. So let’s not be too hard on the disciples for not having understood the message that was so plainly given to them.
April 20, 2025
April 20, 2025
1 Cor 15:12-15
Introduction
In the Book of Corinthians, Paul is writing the local church there in Corinth. They were saved, baptized believers in the local assembly.
1Cor. 1:2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:
April 13, 2025
April 13, 2025
Luke 12:13-21
Introduction
I want to continue our series on Stewardship tonight. The Bible has a lot to say about stewardship. I would remind us that we last week, we mentioned this verse:
1Cor. 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
The Bible talks a lot about our finances, our responsibility as stewards of God’s things. We also considered last week, that we have been bought with a price, God owns us!
April 6, 2025
April 6, 2025
Luke 16:1-4
Introduction
I wanted to start a series on stewardship. What is stewardship? What is expected of a steward.
Many times Jesus clarifies when he is telling a parable. This is not specified as a parable. It could have been a real life account that the Lord used as an illustration. Often real life stories make great illustrations.
This account is also unique to the Gospel of Luke. It doesn’t show up in any of the other Gospels. This doesn’t make it less Bible. It is simply the only account we have to draw information from.
February 2, 2025
February 2, 2025
Matt 6:21
Matt. 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
1Pet. 1:18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025
1 Tim 3:8-13
Introduction
Every year in the business meeting, we vote on deacons, of the church. The office of a deacon is clearly laid out in Scripture for us. I want to teach about the office of the deacon tonight. God has blessed us with good deacons over the years, and we are very appreciative of that. Sometimes, in some places, there is a lot of confusion about what a deacon is, and what a deacon does.
January 12, 2025
January 12, 2025
Heb 12:1-3
Introduction
Our theme this year is, "Looking unto Jesus". There is no greater example in our life than Jesus Christ. Know one knows what 2025 holds, no one knows what is going to transpire in your life this year. It may be good, prosperity, good health, good times... but there may be troubles, problems, loss, financial hardship, health problems, whatever it is that takes place in 2025, we MUST keep our eyes on Christ. Through the good and the bad! He is our great example in all!
January 12, 2025
January 12, 2025
Introduction
I want to preach on the topic of Forgiveness in accordance to our theme, "Looking unto Jesus" and considering his forgiveness. Given the current circumstances we find our self in, there is a great opportunity to learn what God expects. Furthermore, I believe there is a great deal of unforgiving that goes on in christianity in general. I'm not aware, and am not insinuating that anyone here has harbored un-forgiveness. Honestly, I don't know of any. It can be well hidden, and maybe only you know about it.
January 5, 2025
January 5, 2025
Phil 3:13-14
Introduction
Paul, one of the greatest christians of all times, gives us a very important key for the christian life. We are going to make application of it for the New Year. At New Years time it is always good to re-evaluate where you are in your life, and where you are going. Many people make New Year's resolution. As a christian, we should set some spiritual goals as well.