Sermons by David Possinger

Sermons by David Possinger

Mercy Meets the Broken and the Cost of Rash Decisions

Broken People, Faithful God A Journey Through Judges Judges 10-12 The Cost of Rash Decisions God doesn’t want promises of future sacrifices; what God desires is faithful obedience today. The Constant State of Being Offended Judges 10-12 (cont.) Is your regret over sin driven by a desire to avoid consequences (Worldly Regret) or by a sincere willingness to remove idols and fully return to God (Godly Repentance)? Where in your life do pride, insecurity, or a desire to prove yourself…

When Ambition Replaces a Calling

Broken People, Faithful God Fearful Faith and a Faithful God Judges 6 & 7 43 “When an evil spirit leaves a person, it goes into the desert, seeking rest but finding none. 44 Then it says, ‘I will return to the person I came from.’ So it returns and finds its former home empty, swept, and in order. 45 Then the spirit finds seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they all enter the person and live there. And…

Fearful Faith and Faithful God

Broken People, FAithful God Judges 6 Setting the Scene A Prophet Obedience Alone is Never Enough Gideon Worship isn’t based on our circumstances. It’s based on God’s character. Craig Groeshel | “Winning The War in Your Mind“ What step of faith do you need to take?

Sorry enough to cry, Not enough to change

Broken People, Faithful God – A Journey Through Judges In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes. -Judges 21:25 Themes-Decline / Compromise-Decay / Rebellion-Defeat / Oppression-Repentance-Deliverance / Heroes   Sorry enough to cry, Not enough to changeJudges – Chapter 2-Emotional Conviction (Judges 2:1-5)-A Generation away (Judges 2:6-10)-The Cycles of Judges (Judges 2:11-23) Emotional Conviction is NOT REPENTENCE -Judges 2:1-5‘The Israelites did evil in the Lord’s sight and served the images…

Almost Faithful (The Danger of Partial Obedience)

Broken People, Faithful God – A Journey Through Judges Almost Faithful: The Danger of Partial Obedience In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes. -Judges 21:25 Themes-Decline / Compromise-Decay / Rebellion-Defeat / Oppression-Repentance-Deliverance / Heroes Almost Faithful (The Danger of Partial Obedience)After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the Lord, “Which tribe should go first to attack the Canaanites?”The Lord answered, “Judah, for I have given them victory over…

I AM

I AMFor a child is born to us,a son is given to us.The government will rest on his shoulders.And he will be called:Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6 YHWH “Yahweh” HebrewJHVH “Jehovah” Latin Moses and the Burning BushGod replied to Moses, “I am who I am. Say this to the people of Israel: I am has sent me to you.” -Exodus 3:14 I AM “Being”“I AM WHO I AM”“I WILL BE WHAT I WILL BE”“I AM…

Everlasting Father

Everlasting Father Isaiah 9:6The Parable of the Lost Son; Luke 15:11-24Jeremiah 29:11-13Luke 19:10Romans 5:82 Corinthians 5:212 Corinthians 5:16-171 John 3:1

“Wonderful Counselor”

“Wonderful Counselor” For a child is born to us,a son is given to us.The government will rest on his shoulders.And he will be called:Wonderful Counselor,[a] Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6 Pele’ “beyond understanding” “hard to be understood” Ya’ats “one who instructs or guides from a position of authority” Hebrews 4:12-16 The sick man’s response:“I can’t, sir,” the sick man said, “for I have no one to put me into the pool when the water bubbles up. Someone…

Article 13: Love and Nonresistance

What We Believe Matthew 5:38-48Romans 12:18-21 Summary: We believe that it is the will of God for Christians to show Christ-like love to everyone and to do all that we can to live in peace with others. “The sword is ordained of God outside the perfection of Christ.” Schleitheim Confession (1527) Questions: “23 But if you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. For you are not…

Article 11: Marriage and the Home

What We Believe Summary We believe that Christian marriage is intended by God to be the union of one man and one woman for life, and that Christians should only marry one who shares their faith in Christ. Marriage and the Home Genesis 1:27Genesis 2:24Ephesians 5:31-32Ephesians 5:21-30 Fulfilling Your Calling Marriage and the Home Deuteronomy 11:18-19Ephesians 5:31-32 Are you fulfilling your calling as a married couple? *Baby dedication followed the end of the sermon.