Category: Sermons

Preacher: Bruce Miller Theme: The Joy of Christmas Text: Luke 2:1-20 Matthew 2 James 1:17 Matthew 7:7-12 John 3:16 John 15:13 Romans 5:1-11 Romans 3:23 Ephesians 5:2 1 Corinthians 13 Isaiah 9:6 John 14:27 Philippians 4:6-7 John 16:33   Notes:   Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Preacher: Jeremy Herbert Text: Revelation 5 Theme: Christ Our Prophet, Priest, and King Notes: Rev 1:5b, “To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood” More than Prophet, Priest, and King–Christ is our Redeemer “Till on that cross as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied For every …

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Preacher: Jeremy Herbert Text: Philemon 1:17-25 Theme: Finding freedom through forgiveness and reconciliation will increase your joy in God. Notes: Church families are like real families. Real families are messy. Real churches are messy. Many people like the idea of church but don’t like real church. Forgiveness and reconciliation require spiritual motives. A willingness to …

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Preacher: Jeremy Herbert Text: Philemon Theme: Freedom Through Forgiveness Notes: Finding freedom through forgiveness and reconciliation will increase your joy in God. Joy is accepting that I am reconciled to God through the person and work of Jesus Christ Joy is believing that Jesus is my satisfaction, security, and significance Joy is communion with Christ …

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Preacher: Caleb Ogle Text: Matthew 5:3-10 Theme: Character Note: Sermon on the Mount / Beatitudes “Blessed are the poor in spirit” “poor in spirit” = those who recognize their utter need of God’s help Luke 18:10-14 “Blessed are those who mourn” Those who mourn over their sin Psalm 51:1-19 Luke 7:36-50 “Blessed are the meek” …

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Preacher: Jeremy Herbert Text: Philippians 4 Theme: Anxiety vs. Joy Notes: “Depression” seems an inadequate word to describe the sheer hopelessness that people often experience Prayer helps guard our peace and joy. Anxiety is a natural response to a broken, sin-cursed world Anxiety: Nagging concerns in back of your mind (mild) Waking in middle of …

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Preacher: Jeremy Herbert Text: Psalm 145 Theme: Spreading Joy Notes: A heart that is fueled by joy in God will spread that joy to others. Experience joy in God Public praise is fueled by private joy Eternal commitment Daily commitment Expand your joy in God You can’t share what you don’t have God is both …

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Preacher: Jeremy Herbert Text: Acts 28:17-31 Theme: The Kingdom of God Notes: The Kingdom of God = The Gospel Mission: We have been called to make citizens of God’s kingdom from Jews and Gentiles This mission comes with a promise: Christ will be with us   v20, “For the hope of Israel, I am bound …

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  Preacher: Jeremy Herbert Text: Acts 28 Theme: Server where you are, not where you’d like to be Notes: Paul’s Imprisonment: Reminds us to make much of the Savior, not his servants Reminds us that it’s not our church, it’s Christ’s church Reminds us that it’s not our plans, it’s God’s plans   Live It …

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Preacher: Jeremy Herbert Text: Acts 28 Theme: Hospitality Notes: Hospitality is a powerful way to picture and proclaim the gospel. Start by growing in love for your church Welcome widely Keep the main thing the main thing Aim to bless, not impress Imitate, don’t envy Extend hospitality beyond the church Get the whole family involved …

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