Sermons from the Columbia, Missouri congregation

Oh, That My People Would Listen to Me

Columbia, Missouri
Given by Mark Whynaucht
July 20, 2024

It is God's fervent desire that we really listen to Him—that we hear Him, by which He means that we would live His way of life. He compares listening to Him with walking in His ways. He wants the very best for us. We need to remember that. He wants to give us everything that He has, everything that He e...

Lessons of Pride

Columbia, Missouri
Given by Ray Harris
July 6, 2024

The original Pride Bringer is Satan, the father of it and many other destructive things. Mankind, being physical, is easily led astray by vanity and pride to our harm and harm to others around us. We're to take on humbleness and teachableness as God would have us to do, and one way to do that is the study the stories...

Pearls of Answered Prayer

Columbia, Missouri
Given by Mark Whynaucht
June 22, 2024

Rather than being disconnected, each one of these conditions that God places before us, are like a pearl of great price, and they're all strung together in a strand of pearls. So, we have something that holds them together, something that unifies each one of these pearls. How many pearls are on this strand? I don't know, but the string...

The Pentecost Lessons

Columbia, Missouri
Given by Matt Caple
June 16, 2024

4 important Lessons we can learn from Pentecost. #4 is the most important Spiritual Lesson of all!

Liberation Day

Columbia, Missouri
Given by Greg Swartz
June 16, 2024

What is so special about Pentecost? It is a day of liberty! Let's find out how that is true.

We Have Been Given Our Talent

Columbia, Missouri
Given by Delvin Mellerup
June 16, 2024

Gods Holy Spirit is our talent, given to us at baptism, and we are told to produce fruits from that gift.

Meditate on These Things

Columbia, Missouri
Given by Mark Whynaucht
June 8, 2024

Meditation must be part of our life regularly. We live in a fast-paced world going faster and faster every day. We need to slow down and take time to think—to focus on God and on His way. We need to focus our attention on Him.

Overcoming Trials by Testing Your Faith and Patience

Columbia, Missouri
Given by Mark Whynaucht
May 25, 2024

God knows what He is doing in each of our lives. He is the Potter and we are the clay. He will mold us and shape us, and expose us to just enough pressures of just the right kind that we may be made into a flawless piece of work. To fulfill His good, pleasing, and perfect will. Have faith!...

What Is Doctrine, and Why Is It So Important?

Columbia, Missouri
Given by Mark Whynaucht
May 18, 2024

If someone came up to you and asked you “What do you believe?” how would you answer them. Every religion has its body of beliefs, and what’s included in that body of beliefs determines whether you are “fundamentalist”, “evangelical”, “progressive” or some other label people give to other people. This body of beliefs that is professed to be “Biblical” by each group is call...

Spiritual Mothering

Columbia, Missouri
Given by Mark Whynaucht
May 11, 2024

"Spiritual mothering" is a concept often found in religious or spiritual contexts, particularly within Christian theology. It refers to the practice of older, more mature women providing guidance, support, and mentorship to younger women in matters of faith, personal growth, and Christian living. Spiritual mothers are seen as mentors who help younger women navigate life's challenges, deepen their...

Find Yourself by Losing Yourself

Columbia, Missouri
Given by Mark Whynaucht
May 4, 2024

Learn to serve God, and allow Him to honor us, take care of us, and give us all our needs. “Whosoever desires to save his life shall lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it."” Put into a modern context we need to “Give ourselves away, and then what returns will be of great...

The Fear of God Is the Beginning of Wisdom

Columbia, Missouri
Given by Mark Whynaucht
April 29, 2024

We learn human fear of physical consequences. We learn, to fear God, and to see the end result of sin and righteousness. And we learn to fear God in reverence, to love Him with our whole being. The fear of God can take us from a fear that the children of Israel had, to a place where we grow in...

A Lesson from the Days of Unleavened Bread

Columbia, Missouri
Given by Ray Harris
April 29, 2024

When Israel left Egypt, some carried with them household idols despite all their interactions with God. When we were called and left the world, we carried an idol with us - ourselves with our natural mind. This split-sermon discusses how this occurs and how we can become more aware of it and stay clear of idolatry.

The Purpose for Which Christ Was Sent - To Take Away Sin from the World

Columbia, Missouri
Given by Brent Martin
April 29, 2024

Christ came to this earth to preach the coming Kingdom of God. However, along with the message that he was sent to preach, there was also a specific purpose for which He was sent. This sermon examines this purpose in detail and shows how it was fulfilled

A Little Sin Goes a Long Way

Columbia, Missouri
Given by Mark Whynaucht
April 27, 2024

Presumptuous sins are deliberate acts of disobedience, rebellion, and defiance against God’s authority and moral standards. They reflect a hardened heart, and a refusal to submit to God’s will. Throughout the Bible, these sins are condemned as serious offenses that carry severe consequences, both in this life and in the life to come. God’s grace and mercy are available to those...