Sermons

Shine a Light on the Darkness

Given by Matt Pavlik
January 2, 2021

Split-Sermon For thousands of years, human beings have spent the long, dark nights of the winter searching for more light and worshiping the light. For Christians, these winter days are not a time to look for light in the sky, but a time to search for darkness in ourselves in preparation for the Passover.

Do You Have a Conscience?

Given by Doug Johnson
January 2, 2021

Split-Sermon The Bible speaks of a human conscience—basically, our own thoughts on what’s right and what’s wrong. But there is a higher standard of right and wrong. Are our consciences trained in that standard?

What’s Your Top Priority?

Given by Doug Johnson
December 19, 2020

You can find talk about “idols” all through the Bible—New and Old Testaments alike. What does that mean? Sounds like it’s talking about some ancient ignorant civilizations, not our modern, educated culture. Do the first two commandments still speak to us in the 21st century?

Real Hope

Given by Doug Johnson
December 12, 2020

Our world doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in the future of humanity. Where does real, genuine, trustworthy hope come from? Where does it take us? How do we know we can depend on it? What does it ask of us?

He Delivers the Righteous Out of All Their Trials

Given by Doug Johnson
December 5, 2020

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
November 28, 2020

The Temptation of Christ

Given by Rich Johnson
November 28, 2020

Being Our Brothers' Keepers (Spiritually!)

Given by Matt Pavlik
November 21, 2020

Psalms of Thanksgiving

Given by Hal Henderson
November 21, 2020

Interested Observers, Not Invested Participants

Given by Doug Johnson
November 7, 2020

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...

Where Is Your Line?

Given by Matt Pavlik
October 31, 2020

Throughout the history of humanity, tribes and nations have drawn up lines to divide themselves from others, to separate themselves from their enemies. Human beings fight with each other over these lines, both as nations and as individuals. The battle lines are drawn. Animosity and division grow between nations and groups in society. What does this mean for a Christian?

Humility in God’s Little Children

Given by Doug Johnson
October 24, 2020

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
October 17, 2020

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
September 28, 2020

**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!

Peace in the Middle East: Gentile Nations in the Millennium

Given by Hal Henderson
September 26, 2020

The September 15, 2020 signing of peace agreements known as the Abraham Accord, among Israel, United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain, was a notable historic event. But will it bring peace to the Middle East? Maybe … maybe not. Yet prophecies for the Millennial rule of Christ encourage us that genuine peace will come to the Middle East.