Are You Born Again?
Are you born again? Jesus says we must be born again to see God’s kingdom. So how do we become born again?
Sermons by Chris Matthis
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Dealing with Sin
Sermon: Dealing with Sin
Text: Genesis 3:1-21; Psalm 32:1-7
Focus Statement: Confession and forgiveness take away the guilt of sin.
Function Statement: That they would confess their sins to God and receive his forgiveness.
A Different Kind of Glory
Sermon: A Different Kind of Glory
Text: Matthew 17:1-9
Focus: Jesus is the beloved Son of God.
Function: That they would listen to Jesus’ Word and believe him.
Nothing But Christ Crucified
Sermon: Nothing but Christ Crucified
Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12; Matthew 5:13-20
Focus: The Christian preacher must give people Jesus crucified and risen for them.
Function: That they would believe in the crucified and risen Lord Jesus.
The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Sermon: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Text: Luke 2:22-40
Focus: God drew near to us in the flesh of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
Function: That they would shine the light of Christ in Castle Rock.
The “Other” Lord’s Prayer
Sermon: The “Other” Lord’s Prayer
Text: Luke 10:1-9; Titus 1:1-9
Focus: Jesus instructs us to pray for pastors.
Function: That they would pray for their pastor and ask God to send more pastors.
Stop Killing Our Kids
Sermon: Stop Killing Our Kids
Text: Isaiah 49:1-7
Focus: Human life is sacred from womb to tomb, evidenced by Jesus’ call from conception.
Function: That they would speak out against the culture of death in America.
Jesus Stands with Sinners
Sermon: Jesus Stands with Sinners
Texts: Matthew 3:13-17; Romans 6:1-11
Focus: Christ stands with sinners at his Baptism—and on the cross.
Function: That they would marvel at the astounding miracle of Christ’s baptism.
The Boy Jesus
Sermon: The Boy Jesus
Text: Luke 2:40-52
Focus: Jesus submitted to his earthly parents even though he is the Son of God.
Function: That they would honor their fathers, mothers, and other authorities.
What Child Is This?
Sermon: What Child Is This? (Who Is Jesus?)
Texts: John 1:1-14; Hebrews 1:1-6
Focus: God became a human being to save us from our sins.
Function: That they would believe and receive God’s gift of Jesus and so be saved.