Sermons

The Esau Syndrome

Given by Greg Sargent
July 23, 2022

There are many lessons that can be gleaned from the story of Esau selling his birthright plus missing out on his blessing. We can easily overlook the “determined purpose and foreknowledge of God” in our personal lives. Before Esau and Jacob were born, God had a plan that would not change, despite heredity or character. Do we consider God’s...

Have We "Heard It All Before?"

Given by Matt Pavlik
July 23, 2022

Have We "Heard it All Before?"

It's Test Time

Given by Hal Henderson
July 23, 2022

Tests feel stressful for the students, but for the teacher tests reveal valuable information: have the students grasped the material, who’s doing the work and who isn’t, who needs extra help. God tests those with whom He’s working, so be prepared for the tests of life.

Our Christian Hope

Given by Taylor Tootle
July 23, 2022

At times in our lives hope can seem lost. Here we explore our greatest hope: what is needed to have hope, how to strengthen our hope, as well as the positive effects of hope.

Israel Loses the Promised Land

Given by Don Henson
July 16, 2022

God fulfills His promise that Israel would be able to drive out and eliminate the Canaanites. But Israel wasn’t faithful and were not able to do so completely. As God had warned, Israel was seduced by the remaining Canaanites and was not faithful. Both Israel and Judah were eventually evicted from Canaan. A remnant of Judah returned to rebuild...

Are We Losing Our Blessings?

Given by Matt Zollner
July 16, 2022

God promised Abram that if he obeyed, He would cause many nations and kings to come from his lineage. This birthright promise was passed down to Isaac, Jacob and eventually, the sons of Joseph. There are great responsibilities that come with being the inheritors of these promises. As a nation, how are we doing?

Contending Earnestly for the Faith

Given by Doug Johnson
July 16, 2022

Why did Jude change his mind about what to write to the brethren who received his short letter? What did he mean by his references to Cain, Balaam and Korah? Since their examples were not good ones for us to follow, what are some good examples instead?

Count It All Joy What Does That Mean

Given by David Jackson
July 16, 2022

"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials". Are we really supposed to be happy with the trials we suffer through in life? If that is the case, should I be asking for more trials or harsher trials? What did James mean by those words? The answer may surprise you.

How Does the Holy Spirit Work

Given by Rick Avent
July 16, 2022

Lessons From the Life of Abel

Given by Dave Myers
July 16, 2022

Abel is only mentioned in a few short verses in the Bible, yet his life records important lessons for us today.

Plan Your Spiritual Victories

Given by Mark Hampton
July 10, 2022

Israel Enters the Promised Land

Given by Don Henson
July 9, 2022

Jacob’s wives and sons. Joseph is sold into Egypt and rescues his family from the severe 7-year famine and drought. Jacob’s sons move into Egypt and develop into the nation of Israel. They fall into slavery. God rescues them and delivers them to Canaan – but they refuse to enter and are condemned to wander in the wilderness for...

Who Is Melchizedek and Why Does It Matter?

Given by James Ellis
July 9, 2022

On the surface, it seems that scripture provides very little information about a mysterious figure known as Melchizedek. A deeper look proves otherwise. Who was this individual and why does it matter to New Testament Christians?

Spiritual Chess

Given by Tim Foster
July 9, 2022

The way chess is played can be an analogy for how God interacts with mankind. We compare 3 elements of chess, seeing many steps ahead, always being covered, and sacrifice being needed, to get a glimpse into God's deep layered plan for each of us.

Prove All Things

Given by Greg Sargent
July 9, 2022

Jesus Christ and the first apostles warned ministers and members against false doctrine. Within decades doctrinal distortion infected God’s church and will only end when Christ destroys the false prophet at His return. Have you proven all things without assuming others know better than you?