Sermons from 2022
Life Changing Love
Our Coming Savior Luke 2:8-20 What Does Christmas Mean? Emmanuel“God is with us” Jeremiah 17:9; John 1:4-5; John 14:27 Shepherds “While the emperor may give peace from war on land and sea, he is unable to give peace from passion, grief, and envy. He cannot give peace of heart for which man yearns more than even for outward peace.” Epictetus (55-124 AD) Additional Scripture References: As you go about your life, what has changed? Have you experienced this Life-Changing Love?…
Finding Peace in God’s Presence
Our Coming Savior Luke 2:1-7 What Does Christmas mean? Emmanuel“God is with us” Jeremiah 17:9; John 14:27 The Nativity SceneCensusBethlehem (house of bread)a manger (feeding trough)Katalyma (guest room, roadside lodge) “The birth of Jesus made possible not just a new way of understanding life but a new way of living it. Frederich Buechner Additional Scripture References: “Be still, and know that I am God!” Psalm 46:10a
Our savior Is Coming
What does this mean?
Emmanuel “God with Us”
Our savior Is ComingWhat does this mean?Emmanuel “God with Us”, Jeremiah 17:9, John 1:4-5, Hebrews 11:3Joy in expectations being unexpected (Joseph & Mary) Luke 1:6-38, Matthew 1:18-25The MessiahMary responds in Faith, Luke 1:26-38Joseph responds in Love, Matthew 1:18-25Hebrews 2:14, John 13:34-35Love in the Old Testament, Proverbs 10:12Love in the New Testament, 1 Peter 4:8, James 5:19-20, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7Can we respond in the same kind of love as Joseph?1 John 4To whom can you show this kind of Love?Joy in…
Our savior Is Coming
Our savior Is ComingWhat does this mean?Jeremiah 17:9 Hope in Darkness (Zechariah & Elizabeth)Luke 1:6Zechariah … “God Remembers”Elizabeth … “God is my Oath”Luke 1:13-17Malachi 4:5-6Luke 1:18Romans 4:18-25Luke 1:19-20John … “God is gracious”Zechariah’s Prophecy Luke 1:67-79
Prophets, Priest & People
Prophets, Priest & PeopleHow Does God Communicate?How Important is Communication?What is a Prophet? God’s work in Past, Present, FutureThe Role of Priests The Role of Peter; Matthew 16:15-20What Does Peter Say? 1 Peter 1:1-2Who Are We as Christ’s Followers? 1 Peter 2:9-10-Chosen People (Abraham Covenant, Genesis 12)-Royal Priesthood (Mosaic Covenant, Exodus 19-24)-A Holy Nation (New Covenant, Jeremiah 31) This should excite us!!! What Does This Lead To?1 Peter 3:15-16-Revere (Worship) Christ by giving a reason for the hope we have…
Thanksgiving Message
Thanksgiving Message T – Thoughts; Proverbs 4:23H – Heritage; Isaiah 38:19A – Appreciate; 1 Samuel 12:24N – Nourishment; John 6:35K – Kindness; Luke 6:31, Proverbs 12:35F – Family & Friends; Proverbs 18:24, John 15:12-13U – Understanding; Proverbs 18:2, Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 17:27L – Laughter; Proverbs 18:2 “No matter what our circumstances, we can find a reason to be thankful.” Dr. David Jeremiah Be ThankfulHappy Thanksgiving
Baby Dedication | Becoming a Person of Influence
A Person of Influence Ephesians 1:15-23 21 Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, 22 throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. 23 Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. 24 Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. Ephesians 4:21-24 Luke 9:23 Psalms 52 It is not enough to say one’s prayers…
God of the Second Chance
God of the Second Chance Exodus 2:11-17 Moses’ account 40 years in privilege of Pharaoh’s court, then murdered a man. 40 years in the wilderness, as a shepherd in the desert. -Similar grace examples David, Peter, Saul/Paul 40 years leading Israel. -Excuses for not obeying; –3:11 No ability, I will be with You and you will worship me here, –3:13 No authority, I am has sent you –4:1 Fear of rejection, snake, leprosy, water to blood –4:10 Slow of…
Finding the Joy in the Journey; What Can I Do?
Finding the Joy in the Journey; What Can I Do?Philippians 4:10-20 What Can I Do? Philippians 4:12 I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. PrayerA = ApproachB = BelieveC = Confidence Philippians 4:8-9-Thought-Action-Experience Thoughts Lead to…“Our Lives are always in the direction of our strongest thoughts. What we think shapes who we are.”…
Thoughts and Prayers: Thoughts Lead To…
Finding the Joy in the Journey A Study of the Philippians Philippians 4:4-9 The ABCs of Prayer A = Approach B = Believe C = Confidence Prayer is not getting things from God, that is the most initial stage; prayer is getting into perfect communion with God; I tell Him what I know He knows in order that I may get to know it as He does.” Oswald Chambers pHILIPPIANS 4:8-9 Thought Action Experience Thoughts Lead To… Our lives are…
Thoughts and prayers: The ABC’s of Prayers
Philippians 4:4-9 Prayer A = Approach B = Believe C = Confidence “The longest journey is the 18 inches from your head to your heart.” Additional Scripture References: James 4:3-4 Mark 11:25 Hebrews 4:16 Romans 8:31-39 John 14:27 Jeremiah 17:7-8 Prayer is not getting things from God, that is the most initial stage; prayer is getting into perfect communion with God; I tell Him what I know He knows in order that I may get to know it as He…
Reconciliation (Love and Forgiveness)
Finding the Joy in the Journey, Reconciliation (Love and Forgiveness)Philippians 4:1-3 Philippians 4 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work. Words of Encouragement2 Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. 3 And I ask you, my true partner,[b] to help these two women,…