Baptism by Fire
Sermon: Baptism by Fire
Text: Luke 12:49-53
Focus: Jesus suffered God’s wrath on the cross to save us from our sins.
Function: That they would believe and follow Jesus no matter what their family says or does to them.
Holy Habits: Trust
Sermon: Holy Habits: Trust
Texts: Genesis 15:1-6; Hebrews 11:1-16; Luke 12:22-34
Focus: God gives us saving faith and faith to obey.
Function: That they would live by faith.
Holy Habits: Generosity
Sermon: Holy Habits: Generosity
Text: Luke 12:13-21
Focus: Jesus Christ is rich in grace toward us.
Function: That they would give generously to God’s kingdom work at church and in community.
Holy Habits: Prayer
When Jesus’ disciples asked him to teach them how to pray, they indicate for us that prayer does not come easily or automatically. Spiritual disciplines are learned.
Holy Habits: Devotion
Sermon: Holy Habits: Devotion
Text: Luke 10:38-42
Focus: Jesus welcomes us to rest in His Word.
Function: That they would refresh and renew in God’s Word.
The Wrong Question
Why was the lawyer’s question to Jesus the WRONG question? And who is the real Neighbor in Jesus’ Parable of the Good Samaritan?
In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Sermon: In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Text: Galatians 6:14
Focus: Christ’s death on the cross is the only thing that can save us from sin.
Function: That they would boast (glory) in the cross of Christ.
What Are You Doing Here?
Sermon: “What Are You Doing Here?”
Text: 1 Kings 19:9-21
Focus: God strengthens us for the callings he places on our lives.
Function: That they would take heart and gladly serve their vocations.
Jesus Defeats Hell’s Legion
Sermon: Legion
Text: Luke 8:26-39
Focus: Jesus breaks the power of the devil.
Function: That they would go and tell others what God has done for them.
“What Is Man?” (Who Am I?)
Sermon: What Is Man? (Who Am I?)
Text: Psalm 8
Focus: God loves humanity despite our fragility and sin.
Function: That they would marvel at the miracle of God’s love for them.