Sermons
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January 2022 — Sermons on David
- “Numbering Our Days” (Psalm 90:12) Video of the Sermon / Sermon Notes Handout
- “The Kind of People God Blesses” (1 Samuel 16:1-13) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes Handout
- “Fighting Unwinnable Battles” (1 Samuel 17) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes Handout
- “Responding to Authority You Don’t Respect” (1 Samuel 24) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes Handout
- “Theology on Its Knees” (Ephesians 3:14-21) Video of the sermon (no sermon notes this week)
December 2021 — Advent: Preparing for Jesus
- Jesus on Living in Frightening Times (Luke 21:25-36) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Gratitude in Frightening Times (Phil 1:3-7) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- A Prophet for Frightening Times (Luke 3:7-18) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Mary’s Song for Frightening Times (Luke 1:39-56) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- CHRISTMAS EVE: Hope for Those Who Wait (Luke 1:5-25) Video of the Sermon
November 2021 — No Series
- The Spiritual Question of Recovery (John 5:1-9) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Gratitude: Stones of Remembrance (1 Samuel 7:6-12) Video of the sermon
- (Guest Pastor) A Resource to Live With (Psalm 1) Video of the sermon
September – October 2021 — The Spiritual Quest: Habits of Spiritual Growth
- How to Make Your Life Count (Matthew 5:13-16) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Practice 1: Daily Time with God (Ps 1:1-3; Mt 14:23) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Special Teaching Video — Guide for Daily Quiet Time
- Special Handout — Print Guide for Daily Quiet Time
- Practice 2: Weekly Reorientation (Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:23-25) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Practice 3: Discipleship Group (Acts 2:42-47; 1 Ti 2:1-2; 1 Co 4:14-17) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Practice 4: Stewardship of Money & Time (Matthew 25:14-30) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Practice 5: Missional Living (Luke 5:27-32; 1 Pe 2:11-12,3:13-16) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Practice 2: Loving Speech (James 3:1-12) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- (NON SERIES) 3 Things I’ve Learned in 30 Years of Ministry (I Cor 3:1-3; Cor 9:24-27; Heb 13:17) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- (NON SERIES, guest pastor) Fulfilling the Law Through Love (Romans 13:8-14) Video of the sermon
August 2021 — Ecclesiastes: Deep Thoughts, Questions, and Doubts
- Does Anything Really Matter Anyway? (Ecclesiastes 1:1-11) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Why are Smart People so Unhappy? (Ecclesiastes 1:12-18) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Why Doesn’t Anything Satisfy? (Ecclesiastes 2:1-11) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- How Can I Live Meaningfully When Nothing Lasts? (Ecclesiastes 3:1-17) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- (NON SERIES) How to Let Go of Your Mask and Live (Psalm 139:13-14) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
July 2021 — Directions of the Spiritual Life
- Waking Up (1 Peter 1:3-9; Ephesians 1:17-19) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Growing Up (2 Peter 1:3-11) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Cleaning Up (1 Peter 1:13-2:3) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Showing Up (1 Peter 2:4-10) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
June 2021 — Unexpected Gifts from God
- The Gift of an Unexpected Invite (Matt. 22:1-14) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- The Gift of Uncomfortable Community (Colossians 3:12-15) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- The Gift of a Second Chance (John 21:15-19) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- The Gift of Peace (John 21:15-19) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
May 2021 — Lessons from the Book of Jonah
- Why We Run From God (Jonah 1:1-10) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- The Pattern of Love and Grace (Jonah 1:11-2:10) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Preaching Bad News (Jonah 3:1-10) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- God Cares More Than You Do (Jonah 4:1-11) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- GUEST PASTOR: Eli Groenendyk Video of the sermon
April 2021 — The Power to Overcome
- Distraction and Overwhelm (Hebrews 12:1-2) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Desire and Craving (Romans 8:5-11) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Discouragement and Despair (1 John 4:4) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- EASTER SUNDAY: Anxiety and Fear (Matthew 28:1-10) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
March 2021 — The Message and Ministry of Jesus
- Jesus: the Coming King (Mark 11:1-11) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Jesus: the Son of Man (John 12:20-36) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Jesus: the Savior (John 3:14-21) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Jesus: the Great Disruptor (John 2:13-25) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
February 2021 — Living By Faith: Lessons from Abraham’s Early Life
- Living with Faith in the Midst of Temptation (Gen 14:1-24) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Living with Faith in the Midst of Conflict and Loss (Gen 13:1-18) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Living with Faith in the Midst of Fear (Gen 12:10-20) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Responding in Faith to God’s Call (Gen 12:1-9) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
January 2021 — Stewardship: Managing Your Life
- Managing Your RELATIONSHIPS in 2021 (Prov 18:24) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Managing Your TREASURE in 2021 (Mark 12:41-44) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Managing Your TALENTS in 2021 (1 Cor. 12:4-7) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Managing Your Time in 2021 (Eph. 5:15-16) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Guest pastor: “No Comparison“ Video of the sermon (no “sermon notes handout”)
December 2020 — Lessons in Advent
- Christmas Misconceptions (Luke 1:31-33) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Why Christmas Still Matters (Christmas Eve) Video of the sermon ( no “Sermon Notes Handout”)
- Lessons from Mysterious Mary” (Luke 1:26-38) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- John the Baptist Predictions About Jesus (Mark 1:1-8) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- Waiting for Christ (Mark 13) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
November 2020 — When Things Fall Apart: Trusting God in Life’s Ups and Downs
- The Time of Celebration (Nehemiah 8:9-12) Video of sermon / Sermon Notes
- The Time of Gratitude (1 Samuel 7:1-14) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- The Time of Lament (Psalm 13:1-6) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
- The Time of Divine Silence (1 John 2:12-14) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes
October 2020 — A Look at Job: Facing Our Challenges and Doubt
- ‘Answers’ Without Answers about Suffering (Job 40:1-5) sermon video / Sermon Notes
- What We Learn in the Struggle (Job 32-37) sermon video / Sermon Notes
- Facing trials with ‘helpers’ who don’t help (Job 2:11-31:40) sermon video / Sermon Notes
- The Mystery of the Book of Job (Job 1) sermon video / Sermon Notes
September 2020 — Better Together: Why Church, and How to Make it Better
- The Most Powerful Force (1 Jn 3:11-24) Sermon Video / Sermon notes
- Being Pulled in Different Directions (1 Jn 2:15-3:3) Sermon Video / Sermon notes
- Two Marks of Christ-Followers (1 Jn 2:1-11) Sermon Video / Sermon notes
- The Foundation of Fellowship (1 Jn 1:1-10) Sermon Video / Sermon notes
August 2020 — Spiritual Formation During a Pandemic
- Transferring Faith to Next Generation (Isaiah 39) Sermon Video / Sermon notes
- The Shift: Being a River Instead of the Dead Sea (2 Tim 2:2) Sermon Video / Sermon notes
- Worshiping in Quaranteams (Heb 10:19-25) Sermon Video / Sermon notes
- The Heart of Spiritual Formation (Matt 16:24-26) Sermon Video / Sermon notes
June / July 2020 — Rebuilding Your Life: Principles from Nehemiah
- Principle 8, part2: Living with Wisdom (Prov 4:1-9) Sermon Video / Sermon notes
- Principle 8: The Superpower Nehemiah Had That We All Need Today (Neh 6:1-14) Sermon Video / Sermon Notes
- Principle 7: Remember that it’s not about you (Neh 5:1-19) Sermon Video / Sermon notes
- Principle 6: Plan on playing both offense and defense (Neh 4:15-23) Sermon Video / Sermon notes
- Principle 5: Be ready to face critics and resistance (Neh 4:1-14) Sermon video / Sermon notes
- Principle 4: Get the garbage out (Neh 3:1-32) Sermon Video / Sermon notes
- Principle 3: Survey the damage (Neh 2:11-20) Sermon video / Sermon notes
- Principle 2: Ask for what you need (Neh 2:1-10) Sermon video / Sermon notes
- Principle 1: Face what’s broken (Neh 1:1-11) Sermon video / Sermon notes
March / April 2020 — Jesus’ Teaching in the Sermon on the Mount
- God’s Wisdom Works (Mt 7:24-27) Sermon video / Sermon notes
- “What Shall I Do With This Jesus?” (Mt 27:11) Sermon Video / Sermon notes
- Helpers Who Don’t Really Help (Mt 7:15-23) Sermon video / Sermon notes
- The Incredible Power of Prayer (Mt 7:7-12) Sermon video / Sermon Notes
- Overcoming Judgmental Attitudes (Mt 7:1-6) Sermon video / Sermon notes
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