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'I Am the Bread of Life' Meaning and Scripture | Short Sermon Series
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The idea of bread as a symbol of God's provision and life was a well-developed concept in the Old Testament. Early on, when God established the wilderness tabernacle for worship among the people of Israel, he gave instructions to build a table called "the table of the showbread."
Hungering for the Righteousness of God | Short Sermon Series
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"You are what you eat." Nutritionists tell us that our appetites determine our diet, our diet determines our intake, and our intake determines our health.
God has a Plan: Jeremiah 29:11 in Context | Short Sermon Series
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As we left a tumultuous 2021 and enter into an unknown 2022, it is helpful to remember that God has a plan for our lives and this verse is just such a reminder.
What Does Psalm 107:9 Mean? | Short Sermon Series
Psalm 107:9 reads "For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness."
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Don’t Give Up - Look Up and Live Up | Short Sermon Series
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We see people come and go through the doors of this church and some stay and some move on and the temptation is always there to wonder what good we are doing when there are so many variables. The question is prone to linger in our minds, “What difference are we making?”
Meaning of He Will Never Leave You nor Forsake You | Short Sermon Series
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The world makes two errors. The first is that it tells people to be weak and afraid. It’s ok to act out of emotionalism. It’s ok to run away from your problems. It’s ok not to stand up for what is right. The second error is that you should be strong and courageous, but in your own strength, or because of something in yourself.
Confidence in Times of Crisis | Short Sermon Series
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David tells us how to be fearless in adversity. He tells us that even in the valley of the shadow of death, he didn't dread the distress he would face or cringe in the face of crisis.
Honoring Your Parents | Short Sermon Series
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The command to honor father and mother is the first command in the 2nd Table of the Law. The first four commands are about our relationship to God. The last 6 commandments are about our relationship to others. Remember that the order of the commands has significance as well.
Love Your Enemies | Short Sermon Series
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How do I love my enemy? you ask with all seriousness. This isn't a matter of just thinking nice thoughts. We need Jesus to do a heart change within us, to put the kind of heart within us toward our enemies that was in God who sent Jesus to redeem and forgive a world full of despicable people.
How To Discover Your Purpose and Calling In Christ | Short Sermon Series
Our society is plagued with selfishness. As a society, we are completely focused on "self" and on what the "self" wants. We have become a society of help me, do for me, look at me, give me, praise me, and honor me. We have become a very selfish people.
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