In this message, we pick up where we left off from the previous message. We address yet another tension in the dating conversation. The goal is to evaluate potential causes of these tensions, address them with Biblical principles, and then propose...

Main Idea: Jesus is the promised King, who has come to deliver those who repent from dwelling in the region and shadow of death into light and life. Take comfort in the coming of the King (Matthew 4:12-16) Respond ...

A survey of Christian college students and non-Christian Americans revealed some common tensions in the ‘dating’ conversation. For example: ‘It feels weird to date a guy/gal that’s one of my closest friends… and yet I want my future spou...

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...

Trying to ‘date well’ can feel like navigating a hot air balloon through the depths of the Grand Canyon… blindfolded. And sometimes it feels like there are more questions and opinions on the matter than fish in the sea! Wouldn’t it be nice...

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: Three areas for Christians to gain wisdom for life in the family. Wisdom for picking a familyWisdom for partnering in the familyWisdom for parenting in the family ...

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...

God has spoken clearly, we won’t listen clearly, but Christ is our clarity. So how should Christians wrestle through differences of interpretation in the body of Christ? Paul’s model is two-fold: You welcome each other and you be fully convinc...

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.  ...

Though God has spoken clearly, the Bible often seems unclear to us because of our human limitations and our sinful rebellion. Submission to God through his Word gives you clarity, as Moses told the Israelites on the plains of Moab. But sin makes y...

God has spoken clearly, but we won’t listen clearly, so is there any hope? Yes, because Christ is our clarity. Jesus not only gives us eyes to see and hearts to receive the truth of God’s clear Word, but he also teaches us in the gospels a fai...

God has spoken clearly. The reason that we can have confidence as we read the Bible is because God is by nature and in creation a clear communicator. God created the gift of language and gave it to Adam and Eve, but when Satan distorted the Word o...

Main idea: Wisdom understands death and life are in the power of the tongue, and chooses life. Wisdom’s Words are Noble and Truthful (Proverbs 8:6-9)Our Deadly Tendencies (16:27-28; 6:12-14)Life-Givin...

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...

Wisdom – it’s what we need! (Proverbs 1:1-6)The path of wisdom: fear the Lord! (Proverbs 1:7, 9:10) ...

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...

Main idea: Pursue peace by turning to God from sin with godly grief Humbly submit to the God who gives greater grace (James 4:6-7)Resist the devil (and the world system and the flesh) and he ...

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

Main Idea: In view of the Christian’s new union with Christ (Col 3:1-4), the Apostle Paul gives three exhortations about how the Christian must deal with the desires of his old self (3:5-11). Mortify Your Old Immoral Passions (3:5-7...

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

Anxiety is a symptom. It reveals something about our hearts. It shows us our lack of trust in Christ. So what is the cure? Listen to Him and trust Him....

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...

Context: “Therefore”Working class concerns Worry and its damage Good news for disciples Main Idea: Free yourself from worry and you will be freed up to wholeheartedly pursue wha...

Main Idea: Four steps to find and maintain peace amidst the troubles and conflicts of life ...

Main idea: When circumstances tempt us to fear, these three right responses will result in our gladness, deliverance, and divine blessing in eternal abundance. Worship God because He is good (Psalm 34:1-3)Seek God because H...

Main Idea: David models five ways to cultivate peace within and peace without. If you want peace, you should do these five things: Rejoice in the wonderful reality of His intimate knowledge (v. 1-6) Rest in the...

Main Idea: Be confident of the life you have in Christ so that you would not doubt and despair of the wickedness in this world. Be confident in Christ’s protectionJohn 17:12Joh...

Keep believing in Christ and you can be confident that you have eternal life in Him (5:13)Keep believing in Christ and you can be confident that God hears your prayers (5:14-17)If you ask according to his will (5:14-15)...

Main Idea: Dismantle unbelief and doubt by receiving the assuring testimony of God about His Gospel. Be assured by the unfailing external testimony.Be assured by the unfailing internal testimony.“The Spirit himself ...

In this final passage of Ecclesiastes, Solomon does not write from a king’s perspective. He writes from his deathbed. You could say Solomon has been teaching us how to live with one foot in the grave. Solomon acknowledges we do not know how many...

Main Idea: Those who believe in Christ are overcomers who love and obey God by loving other believers. Introduction 1. What is true of all of God’s children? All of God’s children love God by loving each othe...

Main Idea: Let the unknown, uncontrollable things of life inform you how to enjoy the known things of life. Outline: Point 1: Three Things we Do Not Know We do not know how to predict the future (v. 2)We do no...