Sermon notes

Sermon July 19 Mark 1:14-28 Albert Einstein is known for the Theory of Relativity and the equation E= MC 2. Because of these discoveries we have nuclear energy and we have landed men on the moon. Applied knowledge can be very powerful. But Einstein’s breakthroughs cannot heal broken relationships or keep people from dying. It’s […]

Sermon July 12 Mark 1:1-13 CONTRAST APPRECIATION is a concept that illustrates appreciation based on contrasting experiences like hot and cold or big and small. Mark introduces the Good News of Jesus by first introducing the Bad News so we can appreciate the Good News. Before we ask, “What did Jesus do?” Mark wants us

Sermon July 5 Nehemiah 6:1-19 Do you know how to discern the truth? The enemy doesn’t attack with just force; Satan’s tactics employ deception, reputation, relationships, and religion. The repeated question is: Can you recognize what’s really happening beneath what appears to be true? “Discernment sees beyond appearances to recognize character, motives, and God’s truth.” (v.1-4)

Sermon June 28 Nehemiah 4:1-23 Negative words can cut deep. A comment that was meant in jest can burrow deep into your heart and shape who you are. If it’s not uprooted it can destroy your opportunity to align with God.  This is especially true with criticism. Words have power. Nehemiah says in verse one,

Sermon June 21 Nehemiah 2:1-20 Faith is Greater than Fear. God-sized burdens require God-dependent courage. Fear is an invitation to Faith. Jesus invited Peter to walk on water which he did, but when he began to look at the wind and the waves he began to sink. Are you looking at the waves or at

Sermon June 14 Nehemiah 1:1-11 God often changes things on earth through His People. This is His chosen method for change. You were made on purpose for purpose! What does God want to fix through you? v.4 “When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before

Sermon June 7 1 Corinthians 16:5-24 From GENERAL PRINCIPLES to SPECIFIC INTORMATION.Paul givesspecific advicethroughout his letter and ends with general principles here in chapter 16. In summary he says, “Good Opportunities and Good People are the recipe for a Good Legacy.” God opens and closes doors. “Effective work” does not equal “easy work.” God asks

Sermon May 31 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 How can we pray, “Give us this day our daily bread,” if we believe we are providing for ourselves? YOU ARE NOT THE SOURCE OF HEALTH. YOU DON’T CAUSE THE SUN TO SHINE OR THE RAIN TO FALL. YOU DON’T DECIDE TO BREATHE WHEN YOU SLEEP OR MAKE YOUR

Sermon May 24 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 The 2nd Law of Thermodynamics says, “Everything goes from a state of order to a state of disorder.” It’s all breaking and falling apart. You, your car, your house… That’s why the Bible says, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy and

Sermon May 17 1 Corinthians 15:12-34 WHEN YOU LIVE IN CONSTANT HOPE YOUR LIFE CHOICES REFLECT IT. 1 Corinthians 15:19 says, “If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people the most to be pitied.” You were made for eternity. Like a bumpy bus ride when you have to