Sermons by Pastor Steve (Page 27)
Jesus Confronts Modern Evangelicalism
Luke 9:57-62 Three individuals among the crowd around Jesus respond to Jesus with offers to follow as disciples. In this passage we see much that is foreign to modern day evangelicalism. There is a cost to following Jesus. There is a cross to bear.
The Who What and Why of Baptism
Baptism is an area where we find some confusion within the church today, but the confusion is not a result of ambiguity of scripture. God’s word is clear in this area. IN today’s service we celebrate as two sisters in Christ submit to the ordinance of baptism.
Determined Toward Mercy
Luke 9:51-56 Jesus willingly set His face toward Jerusalem. He was determined to head to the cross for unworthy sinners like us. As they traveled toward Jerusalem, travelling through Samaria, a village rejects Jesus, and two disciples ask the Lord if they should call down fire from heaven to consume them. Condemnation is not the role of Christians. As Christ came in a mission of mercy, so we are sent to preach the good news in mercy.
Greatness in God’s Economy
Luke 9:46-50. Pride is seen by our world as a virtue, but God sees pride very different. Greatness is found in humility, in serving, and laying aside self.
True Worship
Psalm 96:4 God is to be greatly praised. Does this describe our worship? What is worship? How do you worship? We investigate these questions to see what scripture teaches.
Away From the Manger
Philippians 2:5-11 So often the world love the Jesus of the manger but takes Him no further than that baby. But what did He come for? In Philippians 2 we see that Jesus is very special.
Joy Comes Through Peace with God
Luke 2:14, Romans 5:1-2. Do you have peace with God? Real joy will only be found when we experience eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. It is a gift of God’s grace which comes through faith and it is available to all. But you have to receive this gift for it to become your own. Will you?
Who is Jesus? According to Jesus
John 8:43-59 Jesus responds to the question of the religious leaders of the Jews who ask this all important question: “Jesus who do you make yourself out to be?” The answer is simple and very clear.
Simple Faith
Luke 9:37-45 A father brings his child to Jesus for healing. He had begged the disciples to cast the demon out of his son, but they were unable. Power is found in our weakness, when we understand that we don’t have the power needed, but we simply come to Him who does and surrender to His will.
Jesus Transfiguration
Luke 9:28-36 Jesus takes Peter, John, and James up the mountain and witnessed changed in appearance by His disciples as he speaks to Moses and Elijah. Who is Jesus? He is the Son of the Father!