Sermons

The cost of discipleship and the value of Christian friendships

We see in this passage the great cost of discipleship. But we also see the value of fostering deep and enriching friendships with other believers.

Paul's Farewell Speech to the Ephesian Elders

Paul knew that his time was coming to an end. He was on his way to Jerusalem, expecting persecution, imprisonment, and even death. He gives his final farewell to the Ephesian elders in this passage.

How to be an Encouraging Christian

This passage usually focuses on the young man Eutychus dying and coming back to life. But the word "encourage" is used three times in this short text. Paul is an encouraging Christian, and we see in this passage ways that we can become more encouraging to others.

The Great Spiritual Awakening in Ephesus

Paul's ministry in Ephesus is a solid example of the extraordinary work of the Holy Spirit in times of revival and awakening.

Using the Bible to Make Disciples

Paul uses the scriptures in his disciple-making efforts in Ephesus.

Rest after a season of trials

Paul experiences rest and refreshment in Corinth after a long period of trials and difficulties.

Paul's ministry in Athens

Paul waits for his missionary team in Athens. While he's there he continues to proclaim the gospel in the Areopagus.

Paul's ministry in Thessalonica and Berea

Paul and Silas are in bad shape after their trial in Philippi. They don't wait for the perfect circumstances to preach the gospel though. They labor in the Kingdom, in spite of their trials and physical condition.

Divine Appointments in Philippi

Paul is led to three people who hear and are impacted by the gospel: Lydia, the slave girl, and the Philippian jailer and his household.

Ministry Challenges as Paul begins the 3rd missionary journey

Paul has had some time off before embarking on his third missionary journey. But right away he experiences a division between he and Barnabas. Then he has to put together a new ministry team. And the final challenge comes in discerning the will and direction God is leading.

From Darkness to Light

This chapter shows us Abram's family background and demonstrates how God calls people from darkness into his glorious light.

The Tower of Babel

This chapter shows humanity united against God and how God responds to their rebellion. The Tower of Babel is ultimately an act of grace.

The God of all the Nations

Genesis chapter 10 gives us 70 names in a genealogy that helps ground the Israelites who were delivered from Egyptian slavery by showing them who they are and where they came from and all that God has done in their history.

An Unusual Ending for Noah

Genesis chapter 9 is a strange inclusion in the life of Noah. But today's sermon gives insight into why Canaan, the land that the Israelites are traveling through the wilderness to possess, is cursed.

The Flood Part 2

In the flood narrative part 2, we see God remembering Noah and his family and acting favorably toward them by cutting off the waters. God remembers and acts favorably toward his people.

The Flood Part 1

In the flood narrative (part 1) God instructs Noah to build an ark so that he may de-create what had been corrupted by sin. God chooses Noah and his family to restart humanity.

The Mystery of the Sons of God

Genesis 6:1-8 is one of the most challenging and mysterious passages in Genesis. Who are the Sons of God? Who are the Nephilim? How can we make sense of the pre-flood world? Today’s message attempts to answer those questions in light of the biblical context.

The godly line of Seth

After tracing the ungodly lineage of Cain, Moses now gives information about the shrinking remnant of God-fearing men and women in Seth’s line.

The ungodly line of Cain

After Cain kills his brother Abel, Moses traces the ungodly lineage and rise of an evil civilization.

Cain Kills Abel

Blessings and Curses

The Fall of Man

This passage tells us where all evil in the world gets its beginning: at the fall of man in the garden of Eden.

The Creation of Eve

"It is not good that man should be alone..." God creates Eve after Adam names all the animals.

The Garden of Eden

This passage zooms in and gives us more details on the creation day six. God plants a garden in Eden and places the newly created man there to cultivate and work the garden. There is a warning in this passage about the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

Creation Days 4 through 7

God continues the work of creation on days 4-6 and then rests on the 7th day after declaring his work as good.

The Creator Revealed in Creation

Introduction to Genesis Summer Series

Defending Salvation by Grace through Faith

Are we saved by works? Are we saved by grace + works? Or is Jesus’ death on the cross sufficient for salvation? The Jerusalem council convened to determine the answer to these questions. The result: we are saved by grace through faith in Christ alone, not by works.

The Story of Suffering

The Gospel Wedge

As Christians declare the Gospel of Jesus, we will find a variety of responses. Our job is to be faithful and to entrust the results to God.