Sermons

He Delivers the Righteous Out of All Their Trials

Given by Doug Johnson

There are some puzzling verses that deal with the trials you and I experience in life. The 34th Psalm tells us (twice!) that God delivers His people from all their trials. James 1:2 says we’re to count it all joy when we fall into trials. That’s not the usual human reaction, or experience. Since we know God’s Word (and God Himself!) are a...

What Are We Thankful For?

Given by Doug Johnson

The Temptation of Christ

Given by Rich Johnson

Interested Observers, Not Invested Participants

Given by Doug Johnson

Jesus Christ told Pontius Pilate, “My kingdom is not of this world…” What did He mean? How does that translate to the 21-century world in which we live? And what about Paul’s admonitions to pray for worldly leaders? After all, the Roman emperor at the time was Nero! What would God expect of those He calls to His way of life...

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?”

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?

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!

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!

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?