Sermon Archives

Sermon Archives

These sermons cover many different topics, ranging from the basics of Christian faith to contemporary issues we face in the world.

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The Daniel Dilemma

Daniel 2:1-3; Daniel 2:14-18; Daniel 2:44-47 We all have dreams, some big, some small, and some that seem impossible. The real question is whether we’re willing to surrender our dreams to God’s greater plan for humanity. When we do, we find purpose beyond our own ambitions.

The Daniel Response

Sermon text: Daniel 1:1-8; Daniel 1:21 Daniel teaches us to engage the hostile culture around us, not retreat from it. He does so, however, with biblical boundaries intact. The result becomes personal transformation that results in transformation of the culture and community around him.

The Daniel Perspective

Sermon text: Daniel 1:1-2 Think like a missionary by seeing things from God’s point of view. Daniel and his friends found themselves in a culture that opposed their faith. They had two choices: withdraw or engage. By trusting that God was still in control despite their difficult situation, they gained the confidence to engage the culture while staying true to their biblical values.

Fan the Flame

Sermon text: 2 Timothy 1:6-7 Every Jesus believer has been given spiritual gifts. Some may be for life, others just for specific purposes and missions. But many believers, maybe even most, don’t ever use their gifts very much. We can make all kinds of excuses as to why, but the main culprit is very likely fear. Not the “shaking in your boots” kind of fear, necessarily, but more of an apprehensive, reluctant fear of the unknown. Paul explains to Timothy…

Holy Appointments

Sermon text: John 4:1-29 Using Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well as a backdrop, Toney McDonald delves into the power of one-on-one witnessing. The message of salvation is universal, and every believer should share it with unbelievers. But the Lord uses different voices in different situations to speak the truth of the gospel to those who need to hear it. Header image by Joshua Rodriguez on Unsplash.

Humility During Conflict

Sermon text: Philippians 2:5-8; Philippians 4:2-9 We live in a world full of conflict. Often we’re dragged into situations not of our making. That doesn’t give us the right to become angry and bitter. Instead, followers of Christ should adopt the humble mind of Jesus. Using Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi as a backdrop, Bob Kay offers practical steps to align our minds with Christ. Header image by mark tulin on Unsplash.

A Friendly Reminder

Sermon text: Romans 5:12 Christians need to always remember that the people we pass each day who don’t know Jesus as their Savior and Lord are destined for an eternity in hell. But it seems so easy for us to go about our daily lives not even considering the very real battle for the souls of people that’s going on all around us every day. Toney McDonald reminds us that everyone is going to answer to the Lord for what…

Praying God’s Will

Sermon text: 1 John 5:13-21 John turns the idea of prayer on its head. We do not bend God’s will to our will. Instead, rooted in the confidence of our salvation, we bend our will to God’s will and pray from that posture. In essence, the right position of prayer, along with the right petition of prayer, leads to a powerful experience in prayer. Header image by Samuel Martins on Unsplash.

The Real Deal – The Path to Victory

Sermon text: 1 John 5:1-13 John knew what it took to experience the victorious Christian life on a daily basis. It’s something we cannot do alone. Not only do we need God to accomplish victory but we need one another. Faith, through love and obedience, is the path to victorious Christian living. Header image by Randy Fath on Unsplash.

Extending the Love We Share

Sermon text: 1 John 4:7-21 In this passage, John emphasizes that we must demonstrate that we are a loving community to attract others into that community. The demonstration of love and the invitation to love are complementary. One does not exist without the other. How do we extend our new way of loving beyond the four walls of the church: By making the invisible visible; staying the course; and pushing through to the end. Header image by Priscilla Du Preez…