ARCC Sermons

Psalm 90

Psalm 89:38-52

Psalm 89:19-37

Psalm 89:1-18

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Psalm 88

In a world where both secular culture and church culture tend towards the facade of “all is well” scripture does NOT. There is a raw-ness to this Psalm that leads the reader to look for a quick resolution, but instead is left to deal with the darkness. The good news is that we have a Savior who isn’t afraid to step into that space and sing along with us our song in the night. DNA Questions - Psalm 88 Discover What does the Psalmist mean by "regions dark and deep"? What is the Psalmist trying to ...

Psalm 87

Christianity is not just a religion. Christianity is just a name for the plan that God has made to establish His Kingdom on Earth. If you are a follower of Christ you have been brought out of a kingdom of darkness and into the Kingdom He died and rose again to establish. God is raising up a people for His possession to be a part of His Kingdom and we get to play a part in this mission. Making disciples of Jesus is the greatest calling and pursuit in all of life! DNA Questions - Psalm 87 Discover...

Psalm 86

No Christian really needs to be convinced that Godliness is the goal. God’s plan is that we would be conformed into the image of Jesus. Jesus told us that it is enough to be like the master. The Psalmist helps us to know what godliness looks like not only in our our own life, but also in the life of the ones who will influence us. DNA Questions - Psalm 86 Discover: How can the Psalmist say that he is "poor and needy"? What are the implications of the fact that the Psalmist calls upon the Lord in...

Psalm 85

This is a Psalm about repentance and that it is beautifully wrapped up in a robust understanding of who God is and what He has done in saving us and bringing us to Himself in the first place! Repentance must be a part of the life of the believer! DNA Questions: Discover How does Jacob help us better understand all of this? How does God ultimately put away His anger? What does it mean that God's salvation is near to those who fear Him? (v. 9) Nurture Is it difficult for you to ask God to restore ...

Psalm 84

One of the greatest things God could do for us is to give us a heart that matches the Psalmist in desire for the Lord. Psalm 84 helps us know what it means to be in the courts of the Lord. Blessed are those who trust in the Lord above all! DNA Questions: Discover Why does the Psalmist include the stanza about sparrows finding a home? What does it mean to go from strength to strength? How are we to think about God not withholding anything good? Nurture What does your soul long for? How does trust...

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

There is a truth given to us by Jesus that we need to believe. It’s actually to our advantage that Christ would go to the Father SO that the Spirit could be sent to us. The hope in this series would be that we would come to believe this as ardently as Jesus, Himself AND that we would long to know and enjoy all that we have in the Person and work of the Holy Spirit of God. DNA Questions: Discover What is Paul getting at when he says that when they come together it is not for the better but for th...

1 Corinthians 10:23-33

There is a truth given to us by Jesus that we need to believe. It’s actually to our advantage that Christ would go to the Father SO that the Spirit could be sent to us. The hope in this series would be that we would come to believe this as ardently as Jesus, Himself AND that we would long to know and enjoy all that we have in the Person and work of the Holy Spirit of God. DNA Questions - 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 Discover What is Paul getting at when he says that all things are lawful but not all t...

1 Corinthians 10:1-22

There is a truth given to us by Jesus that we need to believe. It’s actually to our advantage that Christ would go to the Father SO that the Spirit could be sent to us. The hope in this series would be that we would come to believe this as ardently as Jesus, Himself AND that we would long to know and enjoy all that we have in the Person and work of the Holy Spirit of God. DNA Questions - 1 Corinthians 10:1-22 Discover: What is the significance of Christ being the "Spiritual Rock that followed th...

1 Corinthians 9

There is a truth given to us by Jesus that we need to believe. It’s actually to our advantage that Christ would go to the Father SO that the Spirit could be sent to us. The hope in this series would be that we would come to believe this as ardently as Jesus, Himself AND that we would long to know and enjoy all that we have in the Person and work of the Holy Spirit of God. DNA Questions: Discover Why is it important that Paul defend his apostleship to those who would question it? Why does Paul ta...

1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Sermon Outline - 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 Description: There is a truth given to us by Jesus that we need to believe. It’s actually to our advantage that Christ would go to the Father SO that the Spirit could be sent to us. The hope in this series would be that we would come to believe this as ardently as Jesus, Himself AND that we would long to know and enjoy all that we have in the Person and work of the Holy Spirit of God. DNA Questions - 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 Discover: What worldly troubles do ...

1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ...

1 Corinthians 7:1-16

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ...

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

1 Corinthians 6:1-11

1 Corinthians 5

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ...

1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ...

1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ...

1 Corinthians 3:5-23

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ...

1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ...

1 Corinthians 2: 1-16

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ...

1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ...

1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly practical and theological answers to questions, but at its core it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experienced grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ by t...

Better is the End of a Thing: An Ecclesiastes Sermon

DNA Questions: Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 Discover: What statement most contradicts your worldview from this passage? Why? Nurture: "Who can make straight what he has made crooked?" How does this question impact your view of life? Act: How does a text like this change how you approach the new year?

Galatians 4:1-7 - Prayer (Communion with God)

DNA Questions: Galatians 4:1-7 Discover: What is the connection between heirs and slaves that Paul is trying to make? What are "elementary principles" of the world? Why is the idea of "the fulness of time" so important to this text? Nurture: What elementary principles do you tend to fall back into? Why? How is our adoption as sons and daughters the answer to our enslavement to elementary principles of the world? Could it be said of you that you have not because you ask not? (James 4:2) If so, wh...

Romans 8:1-4 - Life in the Spirit...in the Flesh

DNA Questions: Romans 7:21 - Romans 8:8 Discover: What does Paul mean in verse 21 that evil lies close at hand? What is the "body of death" that Paul speaks of in verse 24? What or who is the Spirit of life? Nurture: In what ways do you relate to Paul in verses 21-25. What law of sin seems to hold you captive? How does the Spirit of life set one free from the law of sin and death? How does one set their mind on the things of the Spirit? Act: What is one area of your life where you continually ha...