Have you read or listened to modern book series like Lord of the Rings or Chronicles of Narnia more than once? If you have, it means you can read the greatest book ever written, the Bible, over and over your whole li...

Keep trusting Christ because guilt and shame are defeated by the power of the resurrection. Search sorrowfully no more. See the risen Savior. Speak the news of Jesus’ exaltation. Introduction 1. Se...

Main idea: Maturing Christians make leadership and service about pointing to Christ’s supremacy, not their own. Grow up from an immature view of Christian leadership.An immature view of leadership… ...

Introduction Main idea: Two ways to think that will help you drop the unbeliever’s playbook for life and pick up Christ’s play book. Recognize what the unbeliever cannot understand“They said to you, ...

Main idea: True Gospel preachers and listeners don’t put their faith in the methods and manner of the speaker but in Christ crucified. Affirm Christ crucified; deny human cleverness. (1 Corinthians 2:1-2)Affirm the...

Main Idea: Unite under the message of the cross, not behind impressive preachers. Trust what is already saving you (1 Corinthians 1:18-21)Trust what is wiser and stronger (1 Corinthians 1:22-25) Applic...

Main idea: Stop splitting up into factions behind your favorite spokesman and style, and unite under Christ and His Gospel. Unite under Christ; don’t divide under your favorite spokesman. (1 Corinthians 1:10-12)Think h...

Do you know the best way to know God and his will for your life? This article is about the only sure way to understand doctrine and how to live. It’s about how to study and apply the Scriptures. It’s the anchor for everything we d...

Main idea: We must be marked by the Gospel, not by the sinful culture, to honor God and effectively evangelize.  Listen to the Apostle Paul. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Base your life together on your i...

Cheerful givers are God’s beloved stewards and distributors of God’s gracious blessings. Introduction Review: God owns everything and we are his stewards.Faithful stewards are careful...

Main idea: Five principles about debt to help us be faithful stewards of God’s money  Deal with your heart first (1 Timothy 6:6-19) Competing loves (10) Competing hopes (17) A generous G...

Genesis 1:26-28  Matthew 25:14-30 Main idea: Take hold of your privileges and responsibilities as God’s steward for a purposeful and satisfying life.  Consider the King and His ...

Main idea: Thank God for the gifts of Christ’s first coming and hope in God for the gifts of his second coming. Thank God for the gifts of the first coming of ChristHope in God alone for the gifts of the second coming ...

God in his love has ordained that we can be his servants and children. God in his grace empowers that very service. As you read the stats from this year, give God the thanks and praise behind these efforts. From a ministry standpoint, 2022 was ano...

Redirect your hope to Christ amidst the gloom of a fallen and warring world by getting true perspective from Christ, giving your allegiance to Christ, and redirecting your hope to Christ. Introduction Main id...

In this sermon we hear from Proverbs 31 about four enduring qualities of a woman who fears the Lord: Industry, Economy, Dignity, Exemplary. This passage has some surprises and a unique structure. Introduction ...

Fill up with Christ so that you will be freed from slavery to food and drink. Take the warnings seriously, call it what it is—sin, and consider what it costs. Uncover the heart of your cravings. Glutton defined: ...

Main idea: Fear God, and do what seems best.  Remember the GospelSeek to please the LordExamine your heartGet wisdomCommit your works to the LordKnow the limits of your decisions...

Think carefully about God’s angerRighteous and holy anger is…Heed the warning about a fool’s angerIt is out of control (Proverbs 12:16; 29:11)It is reckless (14:16-17)It looks fo...

Dan Jarms preaches from Proverbs about the value of hard work and how it is a testimony to a fallen world.  Main idea: Godly diligence produces blessing now and a testimony to Christ in a fallen world.  ...

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. —Paul, the murderer of Christians. With extremely rare excep...

Main Idea: Listen to wisdom to avoid regret and find deep and enduring satisfaction in life with God. Wisdom is for all (Proverbs 8:1-3)Wisdom is noble (Proverbs 8:4-11)Wisdom is beneficial (Proverbs 8:12-21)...

Main idea: Guard your heart from the deadly deception of sexual sin. Listen to WisdomPsalm 119:9Watch where your heart goesProverbs 4:23Romans 13:13...

Do you want to see the reality of new people trusting Christ and at the same time developing closer personal relationships in the church? I do. My heart aches for Christ to be glorified this way. Healthy churches grow bigger ...

Big idea: Build a foundation for future disciples to stand strong in their faith. Live out a sincere faith.Teach the Scriptures faithfully. ...

Big idea: Four ways to imitate Barnabas so that people can see that you belong to Jesus Christ. Anchor in the resurrectionLive generouslyDiscern the grace of God in peopleBe an encourager...

Churchwide InitiativesFaith in Five: Every person within a five-minute drive knows where we are and what we are about as a church.Next-Generation Facility: Renovate and retrofi...

Three Categories of Forgiveness and Reconciliation Reconciliation not neededReconciliation requiredReconciliation not possible Main idea: Cultivate a forgiving disposition to keep a path to relational r...

Goals of Christ Honoring Communication Mutual UnderstandingUnityPeace Main Idea: Four Essentials of Godly Communication Be Honest; don’t’ deceive...

Main Idea: Five essential character qualities of an effective peacemaker HumilityGentlenessPatienceLoving ForbearanceDiligence Application Evaluate the ConflictMa...

Introduction: Useless attempts at inner peaceReasons for inner turmoilMain Idea: Three pursuits for those who experience inner peace with God Subdue prideStop ...

Introduction: Worry about how people can hurt you Worry about people’s approval Big Idea: Fear God more and you will fear people less. Resu...