Sermons

When Do We Obey God?

Given by Doug Johnson

Can Fellowship and Joy Be Taken Away?

Given by Doug Johnson

What are some of God's commands about His "appointed feasts" and church services on His "holy times?" Doesn't He command us to rejoice and to share in fellowship with Him, with His Son Jesus Christ, and with each other? Who would want us to disobey those commands? What are we going to do about it?

Beloved, Test the Spirits

Given by David Johnson

When the apostle John told the brethren to "test the spirits whether they are of God," he was writing to a church much like the church today. A close study shows us he was not talking primarily about spirit beings but about attitudes. Christians are admonished to make sure the attitudes they are receiving are really godly. How...

Is God Sovereign in Your Life?

Given by Doug Johnson

We know our relationship with God must be the highest priority in our lives. Thinking of how important that is in terms we’re not as familiar with (like “sovereign”) can help us see more clearly if that’s really true for us.

Observers and Ambassadors

Given by Doug Johnson

God’s Word is clear about one thing—we are to “watch” what happens in our world. But are we supposed to be participants too? It depends on what is meant by “participants!” If we mean being active in the world’s politics and social movements, the answer is “no.” We are to be observers and we are also to...

One Sure Sign of God’s People

Given by Doug Johnson

Just what did Jesus mean when He said “By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another?” What’s the difference in the affection among the brethren of the Church compared to other groups of people who associate with friends, family, neighbors?

Being Grateful—And Expressing It!

Given by Doug Johnson

The day before Pentecost helps us focus our thoughts on another important step (and its meaning!) in God’s great plan for His children. Human nature can tend to be most concerned with what it doesn’t have, especially when there are challenges like the coronavirus pandemic. Can we use God’s Spirit to help us focus instead on being...

Return to Services—Spiritual Guidelines

Given by Doug Johnson

The current coronavirus pandemic has now kept us from in-person church services since March 7. What should we be aware of as we “come home” to recognizable patterns of “assembling together?” What will be different? What will be familiar? How are we different? How should we see these things?

Needed Now: Courage!

Given by Doug Johnson

Split-Sermon Be strong and of good courage.” The famous exhortation God gave Joshua echoes throughout the Bible as an appeal to His people of all ages. Are those words our “marching orders” now? They must be!