Sermons

1:03:17

Humility in God’s Little Children

Given by Doug Johnson

A church tradition for decades, the “Blessing of Children” ceremony usually touches us emotionally for many reasons. Is there more to it than that? Do we see the connection and the lessons for ourselves, since we are all “God’s children?”

1:11:27

Liberty—What Does It Really Mean?

Given by Doug Johnson

We hear a lot of talk these days about "liberty." It's often connected to political movements, sometimes giving rise to heated debates about "personal rights" and other concerns. What does the word "liberty" mean from a biblical perspective?

1:05:07

End the Plague. Start the Healing!

Given by Doug Johnson

**Atonement** The greatest disaster ever to befall the human race wasn't a hurricane, tornado, forest fire or even any of the wars that have plagued us. It was the decision by Adam and Eve to listen to Satan rather than God. The fulfillment of the meaning of the Day of Atonement has God's solution to that great disaster!

1:06:44

Trumpets and You

Given by Doug Johnson

**Feast of Trumpets** How personally do we take the meanings of God's holy days? Do we see how we fit into the bigger picture? Can we visualize the fulfillment of prophecies as participants in God's great future? We must!

1:14:31

The Patience of the Saints

Given by Doug Johnson

The New Testament uses two Greek words frequently translated "patience" in English. It looks like one of them deals with having patience in trials ("endurance") while the other has to do with being patient with people ("longsuffering"). They're both challenging! How are we doing as disciples of Jesus Christ?

1:11:50

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Given by Doug Johnson

There are many gardening analogies in the Scriptures. What kind of "crops" are growing in our spiritual gardens? Are there any "weeds" there? If so, how dangerous are they? How can we deal with them, and still help the healthy plants to grow as they should?

1:03:40

Are You Discouraged?

Given by Doug Johnson

Our world seems weighed down with care, concern and discouragement. Does it affect you and me? If it does, do we recognize what the source of that discouragement often is (especially for those God has called)? What can we do about it? Where can we turn for help?

49:05

What’s Your Story?

Given by Doug Johnson

We all have a narrative about our lives—who we are, where we come from, where we’re headed. The apostle Paul urged us to “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” What do we do if He needs us to rewrite our story?

59:20

How Tall Do We Stand During Trials?

Given by Doug Johnson

We know obedience to God is necessary, and that it has to come from a truly yielded and repentant heart. That’s not always easy, especially during trials. But trials give us the opportunity to “stand tall” in that obedience. Just how “tall” are we?