Sermons
Finding Peace that Conquers Troubles and Fears
Listen to the process for finding peace that conquers troubles and fears that Jesus describes in John 14:23-27 (NRSV), “Jesus answered him, ‘Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Whoever does not love me does not…
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You Can Choose Joy
While joy and happiness are not exactly the same, I believe it’s true that following Jesus is conducive to joy, therefore if we practice our faith correctly, the fruit of joy will begin to grow and become increasingly evident in our lives over time. In A.A. Milne’s, classic Winnie-the-Pooh it says, “Piglet noticed that even…
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What’s the Most Important Thing About Being a Christian?
The first fruit of the Spirit is not dramatic manifestations of the Spirit, or prophetic power, knowledge of Christian doctrine, faith, generous service, or even martyrdom; it’s love. Love is the most important thing about being a Christian. Click to listen: Click this link to get a printable version: What’s the Most Important Thing About…
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The Value of People
Some of us know what it is like to get lost, to wander away from the path and to get hurt in the process and even to put other people at risk. Some of us may have run away from God and not known where we ended up or how to get out. Click to…
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What Type of Neighbor Are You?
Let me start by asking you a tough question this morning. How many of you are struggling with this series on the “Art of Being a Good Neighbor”? I think if we are truly honest here, many of us in this room are struggling with the series. Why? We must leave our comfort zone. That…
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Get Out of the Salt Shaker
When Jesus wanted to convey to his followers how important they were to the world, how vital it was for them to live as he taught them, and what they needed to do, he used a common rock they were all very familiar with to make his point. Click to listen: Click this link to…
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Who Are You Hanging Out With?
Luke 5:30-32 New International Version (NIV) 30 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law who belonged to their sect complained to his disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” 31 Jesus answered them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 32 I have…
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The Art of Neighboring
Let’s start at the beginning. “Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus.” Whenever people test Jesus, they’re the ones who end up being tested; it’s their hearts and motives that are revealed. Click to listen: Click this link to get a printable version: The Art of Neighboring Today’s Gospel passage is one that…
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Love, Grow, Share
There are three qualities we see repeatedly in stories around Jesus, three virtues we’re wise to incorporate in our lives every single day; three behaviors that Jesus encourages in the people around him – Love, Grow, Share. Click to listen: Click this link to get a printable version: Love, Grow, Share Luke 5.17-26 There are…
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