Sermons by Chris Matthis
Contemporary Worship Service – 05/21/22
“A Little While” (confirmation sermon based on John 16:12-22)
All Things New (sermon on Revelation 21:1-5)
God’s Name Is Jesus
Sermon: God’s Name Is Jesus
Text: John 10:22-30
Focus: Jesus Christ is the divine Son of God.
Function: That they would confess the saving name of the crucified and risen Lord Jesus.
Heaven’s Hymnal (sermon based on Revelation 4-5)
Pastor Chris preaches on the blessing of using Revelation as a worship “hymnal” instead of only focusing on the End Times.
Easter Sunday Traditional Worship with Bells and Choir
This is the traditional Easter worship service
Good Friday Tenebrae – Meditations on the Jesus’ 7 Words from the Cross
Sermon: The Seven Last Words of Jesus from the Cross
Texts: Luke 23:34, 43; John 19:26-28; Matt. 27:46; John 19:30; Luke 23:46
Focus: With his dying words, Jesus spoke blessing, forgiveness, complaint, and comfort on behalf of all people.
Function: That they would believe in the forgiveness won for us by Jesus’ death on the cross.
Palm Sunday Worship / Jesus Saves (Hosanna)
Sermon: Jesus Saves (Hosanna!)
Text: John 12:12-19; Psalm 118
Focus: Jesus came to save us from our sins.
Function: That they would look to Christ for salvation.
God’s Mercy in Service
Sermon: In View of God’s Mercy: Service
Text: Micah 6:7-8; Mark 10:35-45
Focus: Jesus came not to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Function: That they would serve others in grateful response to Christ’s service of mercy.