Category Archives: Sermons

How We Treat People James 2:1-13 “…believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.” vs. 1b   Kindness  On Tuesday night, April 12th, a man was driving an SUV recklessly. The Antioch, CA city council meeting had … Continue reading →

Tested Faith James 1:2-18 “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” vs. 12 The Bandit There’s … Continue reading →

Prayer in the Garden Matthew 26:36-46 “Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane…” vs. 36 Hit Hard and Fast Deborah Greene was picking up her groceries at a Whole Foods in Georgia, USA, in April last … Continue reading →

The Gift of Communion Matthew 26:17-30 “Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples…” A New Invention On a hot August day, three brothers, Hyman, Maxwell and Norman Cohen entered the … Continue reading →

Living Vertically Psalm 1 “For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous…” The Breakout In November 1975, 75 convicts started digging a secret tunnel designed to bring them up at the other side of the wall of Saltillo Prison in northern … Continue reading →

Healthy Conflict Ephesians 4:31-5:2 “Be kind and compassionate to one another…” vs. 31 You’re Absolutely Right Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to … Continue reading →

Broken, But Not In Pieces Job 17 “My spirit is broken, my days are cut short, the grave awaits me.” vs. 1 Chippie the Parakeet Chippie was a happy little bird, content to sit on his perch, swinging and singing to … Continue reading →

Exodus 20:4-6 “You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God…” vs. 5 Who’s Your Daddy? Let me start by taking a quick poll. Most of you know I have two daughters. … Continue reading →

Getting To Know Yourself Romans 7:14-25 “For in my inner being I delight in God’s law…” vs. 22 Joltin’ Joe This year I have proposed that the theme for our church be Getting Deeper With God. Our first two weeks focused … Continue reading →

When You Need A Pick–Me-Up 1 Kings 19:9-18 “After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.” vs. 12 Updates As many of you know, we have … Continue reading →