Whitehall Bible Fellowship Church - Sermon Podcast

the Bible

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

2 Timothy 3:13-4:5

What are you doing with Gods Word?

Worship

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

John 4:19-26

Jesus teaches us what God is looking for in worshippers.

God: the community of three

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

Genesis 1:26-32

How is it that God is one and three? AND why does it matter?

Be Gracious

Sun, 8 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

Ephesians 4:25-32

The greatest behavior that we can attain as a human is frankly more of an attitude than an action. That is, to be gracious towards people, doing good to them regardless of whether they deserve good or not.

Jesus is God

Sun, 1 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

Colossians 1:13-20

How do we know Jesus is God? Why should we put Jesus on the same level as God, the Father?

The Birth of Our Savior

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST

Luke 2:1-20

God inconvenienced the world in order to give us His Son, Jesus. We have forgiveness, peace, and grace because of the gift of Jesus.

Life from Heaven

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:00:00 EST

John 6:30-35, 47-51

Christmas Eve sermon based on John 6. I am the bread that came down out of heaven.

They Said Nothing

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 16:1-8

Jesus followers heard the Good News that he had come back to life after being killed on the cross. But they said nothing because they were afraid. What lame excuses do we have for not sharing the good news of forgiveness and eternal life?

Jesus on the Cross

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 15:24-47

Jesus dies on the cross, paying for the sins of mankind. We know He succeeded because when He cried it is finished and died, the curtain in the Temple was torn from top to bottom. We can now have bold access to God through Jesus.

Jesus on Injustice

Sun, 4 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 15:1-23

Jesus walks the gauntlet of injustice as He approaches the cross. Here we see how our God handles wrongs against Him and how are to handle the wrongs against us. Also we see the purpose of His sufferings as we compare this text, Mark 15, with the prophet of old, Isaiah, in his foreshadow in chapter 53.

Jesus on Sticking to Task

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 14:43-72

We serve a Lord who stuck to His plan despite easy opportunities to give up. Jesus stuck to His task of dying for the sins of His people. His disciples abandoned their task and one, Peter, even denied His Master. Do we stick to our task or are we so easily led astray?

Remember His Wonderful Deeds

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:00:00 EST

1 Chronicles 16:8-36

This Thanksgiving Eve sermon takes us to the time that David brought the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem and praise ensued. Asaph and David taught the people this song of thanksgiving in 1 Chronicles 16

Jesus: Reviled, Betrayed, Honored

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 14:1-11

As Jesus culminates His earthly ministry, preparing for the cross, there are three reactions the people had to His message. First there were those so angered by His incredible claims that they reviled Him. Second, there was one who betrayed Him. Third, there was a woman who honored Him publicly. Where do we fall in this threefold spectrum?

Jesus on THE End

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 13

Jesus wants us to know what to expect in the final days of mankind on this earth. He explains in Mark 13, the events surrounding His return and our departure to heaven.

Jesus Withstands Attacks

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 12:13-44

Jesus is not weak and unsure of Himself. When attacked about His teaching, He happily and boldly defends it, making His opponents look foolish. His teaching is defensible... it works in your life when practiced.

Jesus is Who We Have Been Waiting For

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 12:1-12

Jesus tells the story of the wicked vine-growers. In it, He teaches us what it cost God to rekindle a friendship with humanity. We wanted nothing to do with Him and He went to the great length of sending His only Son, Jesus, to bring us home.

Be an Ambassador

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST

2 Corinthians 5:14-21

BFC Director of Missions preaches on 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 during our 2011 Missions Conference.

Jesus Enters His Destiny

Sun, 9 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 11

Jesus enters Jerusalem where He will be betrayed, killed, and raised from the dead. What is the Christians role in making this great news known?

Jesus on Stuff

Sun, 2 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 10:17-31

Jesus invites us to reprioritize our life so that He is on top and posessions are insignificant. Do you idolize stuff?

Jesus on Family

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 10:1-16

Jesus cares very deeply about the integrity of the family unit. Husbands and wives caring for each other deeply and parents investing into the lives of their children.

Jesus on Who Is In and Who Is Out

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 9:38-50

Jesus teaches on heaven and hell and the truth is who is in and who is out may really suprise us.

Jesus on Glory

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 9:1-37, 10:32-52

Why do we always want to elevate ourselves above others? Jesus in this text calls His disciples and us onto the carpet to challenge our desire for esteem, fame, glory, and power.

Jesus on Truth and Openness

Sun, 4 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 8:22-34

Here, the author shares two stories where Jesus addresses our partial view of spiritual realities versus the full perspective He desires in us.

Jesus on the Nations

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 7:21-8:24

Jesus turns His attention the nations. Will Jesus show concern and compassion for those outside the faith community? Will He shatter man-made prejudices and embrace outsiders, making them insiders?

Jesus v. Tradition

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 7:1-23

In this passage, Jesus is put on the spot for not following customs and traditions of the religious leaders. He immediately turns it back on them by asking why they cling to traditions and ignore the comman of God. How about us? What traditions do we follow religiously and elevate to the status of the Bible?

Jesus on Faith and Provision

Sun, 7 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 6:32-56

In this portion of Mark, Jesus illustrates the relation of Provision with Faith. How much faith do you have to see God working?

Jesus on Rejection

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 6:1-31

How did Jesus handle rejection and what are we to do when we are persecuted because of our faith in Jesus?

Jesus is Greater than Our Expectations

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 4:35-5:43

When we think God will do this little thing, He overdelivers on our miniscule expectations.

Jesus on Faith

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 4:1-34

What is the level of faith Jesus is looking for in His followers?

Jesus on Following

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 3:13-35

What does it mean to follow Jesus?

Jesus Turns the World Upside Down

Sun, 3 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 2:13-3:12

Jesus faces off with religious people in six different ways in this text. While they are about status quo, unwritten rules, and keeping face... Jesus is about showing grace and friendship with God. Which are you more like?

Future Grace

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST

In this message, Pastor Tim shows us that our future home is a gracious gift from God.

The Grace of Growth

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST

In this message, Pastor Tim shows us that our spiritual growth is all because of the graciousness of God.

The Saving Grace of God

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST

In this message, Pastor Tim lays out the fact that justification is given to fallen men and women as a free and undeserved gift of God because of His grace.

The Grace of God in Coffee

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST

In this sermon, Pastor Tim illustrates the Common Grace of God toward all humans regardless of their position in Him.

Jesus Might and Message

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 1:21-2:12

Jesus demonstrates both His might in healing and His might in message. How has He shown you His strength?

Jesus Deployed

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 1:1-20

Jesus begins His earthly ministry with speed and passion. What was His mission? We will discover that as we read from the Gospel of Mark, the first twenty verses of the book.

Lifes Motivating Force

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST

James 4:1-10

God wants us to wrestle with the question of who is in charge of the decisions of our lives. In this message, Richard Ruth, Pastor of Visitation here at Bethany BFC, presents James 4:1-10.

Communion - Origin, Spin, Takeaway

Sun, 5 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST

Mark 14:12-26

Where did the practice of communion come from? Why is it important that Christians observe this ritual?

Church Up From the Ashes

Sun, 29 May 2011 12:00:00 EST

Matthew 16:15-28

When it seems that all hope is lost for a church, Jesus promises to build His Church.

Meaning Up from the Ashes

Sun, 22 May 2011 12:00:00 EST

Ecclesiastes 3:9-22

What is the point of life? Why are we here?

Friendships Up from the Ashes

Sun, 15 May 2011 12:00:00 EST

Matthew 18:21-35

The number one tool for maintaining healthy friendships is mutual forgiveness.

Joy Up From the Ashes

Sun, 8 May 2011 12:00:00 EST

Psalm 51

How does God restore joy when we are broken by sin?

Hope Up From the Ashes

Sun, 1 May 2011 12:00:00 EST

Romans 5:1-6

When we face difficulties, is it because God is upset with us? Is it because He isnt taking notice of us? Or is it that God wants to mature us and part of the way He does that is through difficulties?

Life Up From the Ashes

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST

John 20

When life is gone and the joy of life is zapped, Jesus brings life back from the tomb. We celebrate Easter by beginning this new series "Up From the Ashes".

Called on Purpose

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:00:00 EST

2 Timothy 1:9-10

I. God Saved and Calls Us to a Calling (v9a) II. God Freely Planned the Gift of Forgiveness (v9b) III. God Reveals His Plan in His Son, Jesus (v10a) IV. God's Purpose for Us is Full Life (v10b)

The Stone the Builders Rejected

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST

John 12:12-36

Palm Sunday is a day filled with irony. Jesus rides into Jerusalem hailed as king. Yet only five days later the same crowds scream "kill Him!" There are several reactions to Jesus in the event of Palm Sunday, well ask your reaction to who Jesus is. Well talk together about why Jesus was so ambitious to walk the lonely trail to the cross.

A Balanced Life in a Greedy World

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST

1 Timothy 6

Paul warns us of the possiblity of loving money instead of using it as a tool.

Caring for a Busy Church

Sun, 3 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST

1 Timothy 5

How can the church take care over such a busy, full ministry and ensure no one falls through the cracks?

The High Call of Pastors

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST

1 Timothy 4

How does Jesus care for His Church?

The High Call of Deacons

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST

1 Timothy 3:8-13

How does Jesus serve His Church? with Guest Preacher, Aaron Smith

The High Call of Elders

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST

1 Timothy 3:1-7

How does God lead His Church?

Men and Women at Peace

Sun, 6 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST

1 Timothy 2:7-15

God lays out His strategy for maintaining order within the church as it relates to gender roles.

Our Peace Inspires the Lost

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST

1 Timothy 2:1-7

The peace that we have throughout the adversities of life will inspire the lost to look for help in Jesus Christ.

Your Testimony Can Change Lives

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST

1 Timothy 1:12-20

Paul shares with Timothy and us how to use your story of salvation to change the lives of others around you. How can you help shape and mold the faith of friends and family?

Setting Strayers Straight

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST

1 Timothy 1:1-11

Jesus expects His Church to stand up for the truth He has set forth in His Word. When people begins straying from its plain teaching into speculations and begin dividing the Church through teaching error, we are to gracious, yet firmly set them straight and explain to the Church what the Word says and how the individual or group has erred. By doing so lovingly, we build the congregation up and advance the work of God in the world.

Church: Pillar of the Truth

Sun, 6 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST

1 Timothy 3:14-16

In this sermon, we introduce First Timothy with the exact center of the book. In it, Paul brings glory to God through His work in the Universal and Local Church. Join us in a look at church.

Jesus Mission - Our Vision

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST

2 Peter 3:9-14

We want to join Jesus in His mission of transforming lives in this world. Our church believes this involves starting churches in the Lehigh Valley region in communities where there is no Gospel-preaching, Bible-believing church.

Jesus Family is Worth Your Energy

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST

Hebrews 13

Jesus Family, the Church, is worth your time and energy. She is worth caring about. Each individual is worth your brotherly love, compassion, prayer. Spend yourself for the sake of this body of fellow believers!

Jesus Consuming Passion is Our Holiness

Sun, 9 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST

Hebrews 12:2-28

Jesus really takes our holiness serious. God wants us to live right and pure in a world full of sin. When we fall short, He used loving discipline to continue the process of spiritual maturity in our soul.

Jesus Was Worth Living For

Sun, 2 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST

Hebrews 11:1-12:2

In our text last week, the author was making the case that Jesus is worth living for. Now he turns the attention of the readers to the countless men and women who in fact did live for Jesus in the past. Their faith got them through the difficulties they faced. He now tells his readers and us that our faith will get us through the difficult seasons of our lives.

Jesus, Worth Living For

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST

Hebrews 10:19-39

Jesus is worth living for. He died to give you life. There are countless life-altering benefits to following Him through thick and thin. Also, there are consequences for abandoning Him.

Jesus, a Body You Have Prepared for Me

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST

Hebrews 10:1-18

On this Sunday before Christmas, we look at the body that God prepared for Jesus. The fancy word is Incarnation. Jesus is fully God and yet He became a human. This week before His birthday, have you experienced what He came to earth to accomplish?

Jesus, Imitated, Never Duplicated

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST

Hebrews 9:1-11

God showed Moses how the Tabernacle should be built. It was an imitation of the real tabernacle in heaven. Jesus brings us in to the real dwelling of God, no imitation.

Jesus, a New Covenant in His Blood

Sun, 5 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST

Hebrews 8:7-9:28

In this section of Hebrews, the author compares and contrasts the former arrangement God had with mankind with His new covenant which He established through the sacrifice of His own Son, Jesus.

Jesus, Other Access Falls Short

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST

Hebrews 7:1-8:6

In the words of Jesus I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. The same is seen here Hebrews 7-8.

Jesus, Worth Sticking With

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST

Hebrews 5:11-6:20

There is significant danger to the churchgoer; temptation can easily lead to abandoning our Lord. Be warned, God does not take well to being maligned.

Jesus, Our Great High Priest

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST

Hebrews 4:14-5:10

Jesus is the high priest of our faith who sympathizes with our weaknesses and help in our times of need.

Jesus, Rest We Have Been Looking For

Sun, 7 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST

Hebrews 4:1-13

Jesus is the only one who can put our restless souls to rest. No longer must we worry about our standing before God. No longer must we feel the need to earn His love and acceptance. In Jesus we have found rest for our souls.

Jesus, Greater than Moses

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST

Hebrews 3

We have got a real tendency to elevate people above what is appropriate or realistic. In other words, we like making idols for ourselves. The writer of Hebrews exposes his audience to their idol, Moses. Moses was a servant of God, but we have Jesus the Son of God. Hebrews 3

Jesus, Made Like His Brothers

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST

Hebrews 2:5-18

Jesus became a flesh-and-blood man like all of us so that He could walk in our shoes, go thru our struggles, and fight the good fight. He did all this to offer Himself as a sacrifice for our sin and to know how to help us when we are tempted.

Jesus, Greater than Angels

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST

Hebrews 1:4-2:4

There is a lot of fascination with angels.. both today and 2,000 years ago. Hebrews makes the case that no matter how interesting angels are to you, Jesus is so much more worth your affections and attention.

God Has Spoken by His Son

Sun, 3 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST

Hebrews 1:1-3

God spoke to us in His Son, Jesus Christ. We will see the quality of the message and the superiority of the messenger. Join us for our study of Hebrews.

The Call to Be a Discipler

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST

Matthew 4:17-22

Jesus invites His disciples to actually make disciples out of others. This calling begins when He called His first disciples. He said come follow Me and I will make you fishers of men. How do we make disciples?

The Hope of a Disciple

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST

Matthew 10:24-39

What is the end goal of a disciple? If I decide to be a follower of Jesus, what is He going to end up doing in my life?

The Practices of a Disciple

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST

John 15:1-17

What does someone who follows Jesus do with their life? How do they live? What are the anthems of their days?

The Call to Be a Disciple

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST

Mark 3:7-14

Jesus uses a unique process to turn rebellious sinners into lovers of God. It is called discipleship. In this message, we look at why and how Jesus made his disciples and how He makes disciples out of us. Jesus uses a unique process to turn rebellious sinners into lovers of God. It is called discipleship. In this message, we look at why and how Jesus made his disciples and how He makes disciples out of us.

Faithfulness and Self-Control

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

Genesis 39

What do you do when no one is watching? Do you act on your beliefs or do you do whatever pops into your mind? Faithfulness and Self-Control are the Holy Spirits tools for training us to stand on principle rather than give in to sin all the time.

Kindness and Goodness

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

Romans 16:17-19

Be kind, Be Good. It sounds so elementary. It sounds like something you would say to a preschool child learning to interact with other children. What we will find about kindness may surprise you. And what we will see about goodness will certainly inspire you. Biblical kindness and Biblical goodness are pretty hard attitudes to develop.

Patience

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

James 5:7-11

God invites us to throw away our addiction to the clock and to learn patience. We will look at five different ways that we need to learn patience.

Peace and Gentleness

Sun, 8 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

Ephesians 4:1-7

How can I be peaceful and gentle and still be me? It seems like an afront to who we are as people for God to ask us to be something that we arent. Lets talk about gentleness and peacefulness together.

Joy

Sun, 1 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

Philippians 4:4-13

How do I develop joy in my life?

Love

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

1 Corinthians 13

The first fruit of the Spirit that we will look at is Love. How do I demonstrate love to others?

Our Long-Range Vision

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

Romans 15:14-22

Our long-range vision as a church is to grow our congregation to 300 and then send out church planting teams to start Bible-believing churches across the Lehigh Valley and beyond.

The Servant Who Got Greedy

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

2 Kings 5:15-25

Pastor Smith leads us in a study of Gehazi, the servant who got greedy.

God and Government

Sun, 4 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

Romans 13:1-7

What is the Christian view of government? Should we seek to change the world through the use of political means? Lets see what God tells us HIS view of government is with hopes of altering our view to be in line with His.

The Legacies of the Man of God

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EST

2 Chronicles 35:1, 11-19

What legacy are you leaving for the next generation? How will you be remembered? Will you be imitated? Samuel left many eternal legacies, but in some ways no generation after him followed some of his example. Is this his fault, their fault? Well talk about it in this message.

An Autobiography of a Life

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EST

Matthew 5

Pastor Richard Ruth brings this special message on Fathers Day

Stand Up for Whats Right

Sun, 6 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EST

1 Samuel 13:1-14

Sometimes, the person of God has to be the lone voice of truth. Being the bearer of bad news is tough, but God calls us to stand with Him for what is right.

We Want a King!

Sun, 30 May 2010 12:00:00 EST

1 Samuel 8

As Samuel leads the people of God through times of transition, they call out for a human king to lead them instead of allowing God to be their king. In this message, we will see why humans want visible human kings, the problems with replacing God with humans, and how God still uses human kingship in His plan of redeeming this world out of sin and into prosperous godliness.

Speak, Your Servant is Listening

Sun, 23 May 2010 12:00:00 EST

1 Samuel 3

Do you listen to God? Are you listening for His leading and direction for your life. In this first message on the life lessons of the prophet Samuel, we will consider how to listen to the awesome voice of God.

Peace In and Out of the Church

Sun, 16 May 2010 12:00:00 EST

Romans 12:9-21

We wrap up our series with a look at how God views peace within the Church and peace with unbelievers.

A Mom After Gods Heart

Sun, 9 May 2010 12:00:00 EST

1 Thessalonians 2:6-9

Celebrating Mother's Day and honoring our moms, today we see in God's Word the contribution our moms make to our families.

Peace in the Family, pt 2

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EST

Ephesians 6:1-6:4

As we continue what a peaceful home looks like, in this message, we see the role of peaceful parents

Peace in the Family

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EST

Ephesians 5:21-6:4

Jesus' death and resurrection makes peace between God and man, but also between irreconcilable humans. Where all seems hopeless in nurturing a peaceful and joy-filled home, Jesus makes peace.

He Made Peace

Sun, 4 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EST

Colossians 1:19-22, 2:9-14

Jesus made peace between mankind and God through His selfless death on the cross AND through His resurrection from death.

It Is Finished!

Fri, 2 Apr 2010 19:00:00 EST

John 19:28-30

Good Friday - 2010

Ride On in Majesty

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Mark 11:1-25

Palm Sunday, Jesus rides into Jerusalem as the victorious king. Is He King in your life?

A Prophet Like Me

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Deuteronomy 18:15-29

God provides direction and purpose through Jesus

Look and Be Healed

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Numbers 21:5-9

God provides healing from sin through Jesus

He is the Rock

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Exodus 17:1-7

God provides our needs through Jesus

The Bible Is Jesus Story

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

John 5:37-47

The Bible is the story of Jesus Christ from cover to cover and through every page. In the beginning of this mini-series called It Speaks of Me, we will be introduced to the idea that every story in the Bible points us to Jesus. Every Old Testament story foreshadows the coming Messiah, Jesus.

What Fills Your Heart?

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

Luke 6:43-45

People tend to address behavior. Stop doing wrong! But Jesus confronts the root problem of our behavior: He goes for the heart. Our true problem as humans is our sinful nature. Our heart is a idol factory. Jesus can bring real healing to the heart, not just patch the negative symptoms.

Notice the Log

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

Luke 6:41-42, Matthew 18:21-35

We are really good at judging and labeling each other. Jesus calls us to task and invites us to address our own problems before we begin trying to help others overcome their sins.

Fully Trained

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST

Luke 6:40, 24:25-28

All the religions of the world promise to bring someone closer to God and to make the person like God. Where many promise, Jesus delivers. Jesus here promises to train us to be like Him. So where are you on your journey with Jesus? Are you being made like Him?

Blind Leading the Blind

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST

Luke 6:39, Matthew 15:1-14

Are you spiritually blind? Jesus warns us about being so close to God that we don't actually have God. The religious leaders of Jesus' day fell into this subtle problem. They in fact had all the frills of religion and no real friendship with God. We, though we may be in a saving friendship with Jesus, may still fall victim to the subtlety of spiritual blindess.

Do Not Judge

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST

Luke 6:36-38

Are you judgemental or critical of others? Jesus continues His message of calling people out of their natural inclinations and into a life of peace, hope, and significance. He invites us to have hope that God can change the people we have lost hope in.

Do Not Hold Back

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST

Luke 6:27-35

God wants us to not hold back but to give it to 'em. When our enemies hate us, we love them. When they hurt us, we pray for them. When they steal, we do not demand it back. We are then most like our Father in heaven.

Blessings and Warnings

Sun, 3 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST

Luke 6:17-26

The way people look at life, its all about accumulation and acclamation... its all about me. But Jesus begins His teaching ministry by inviting us to look at life backwards of the status quo. You're blessed if you're poor, if you're hungry, if you're sad, if you're hated. Let's join Jesus in looking at the world backwards.

Making Room for Jesus

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST

Luke 2:1-7

There wasn't much time for Jesus in His birth or in His teaching ministry. Before we judge the people of His day, how much time do we make for Him in our lives?

All Things in Common

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST

Acts 2:41-47

What do Christians have in common with each other? We are brothers and sisters, adopted into God's family. So what practices should we have to communicate our unity?

Free from Law

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST

Acts 15:1-35

God has lifted the requirements of observing the Law from Christians having sent Jesus to die on the cross to pay the penalty of our sin. If the Son has set us free, we are free indeed. Now how do we live in this freedom?

Its All About Jesus

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Acts 13:23-43

The point of human history, the central figure of Scripture, the one rescue from sin, the one friend thru life, and the Head of the Church and its affairs is Jesus, the Lord of the Universe.

Power of Prayer

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Acts 4:16-31

There truly is power in prayer. Prayer doesn't change God's mind, but it does declare our dependent need of Him. What is your prayer life like?

Oversight by Elders

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Acts 20:17, 25-32

An important essential of a healthy Biblical church is the leadership by multiple elders. Elders teach, secure the doctrine, shepherd the souls of the congregation, and lead the function of the body.

Meeting Physical Needs

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Acts 6:1-8

We are required by God to help this world in the name of Jesus. It communicates God's compassion for hurting people but it also points people towards the Savior. Let us be busy about meeting physical needs.

Empowered by the Spirit

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Acts 1:1-14

One of the major themes of Acts is that the Church is empowered by the Holy Spirit to do the work that the Lord Jesus commissioned us to do. We are never left to our own devices to get His job done. So in Acts 2, the Spirit comes for the first time to fill and remain in God's followers. Let's see how we are empowered by the Spirit!

You Will Be My Witnesses

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST

Acts 1:1-14

Jesus commissioned His followers to be witnesses for Him throughout the whole world. The Twelve began this essential ministry in Jerusalem and we are completing it as we speak.

Cultivate Contentment

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST

Philippians 4:10-23

God's Word has a lot to say about money, or more accurately, it has a lot to say about our attitudes towards every aspect of life. Are you content? Are you happy? Are you well provided for? The average American is richer than 80% of the world, yet we are never satisfied. We need to learn to be content. God's Word will show us the way!

God of Peace

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST

Philippians 4:2-9

God has made peace with us through Jesus Christ. We were His enemies because of our sin, but Jesus removed our guilt by being punished in our place. Because of this truth, we also are able to live in peace with each other. We also have peace during the problems of life. We also can have peace in our affections: we no longer need to love sin. Let's examine our God of Peace.

Your Fantastic Future

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST

Philippians 3:17-4:1

What a great and high hope we have! That Jesus is coming back to this world to take us to our new home with Him! But we need to ask ourselves, how eager are you for that day? Is that day just a nice fringe benefit and your real concern is this world and your busy life here?

Grow!

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST

Philippians 3:9-16

What is the point of our life on earth? We are here to know Jesus in a deeper and fuller way. We need to commit every day to take steps in furthering our spiritual walk and growing in His grace.

Abandon Your Self

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST

Philippians 3:1-11

Now we see how far a humble attitude calls us to go. We are called to abandon all vestiges of self and self-identity. We are now owned by Jesus and our identity is in Him and our self-worth comes from knowing Him as Lord and Savior and Friend.

The Heart of a Minister

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST

Philippians 2:18-30

Since I need to be busy working out this faith of mine, how should I serve? With what attitude and motives should I minister? In this section of our text, Paul gives three examples of the proper motives for ministry. Lets serve and serve rightly!

Workout Your Salvation

Sun, 6 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST

Philippians 2:12-18

Now that I'm saved, what do I do? What does God want me to do with my life? Let's talk together about working out this faith that we are experiencing!

Selfless Like the Savior

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST

Philippians 2:1-11

Paul calls us to be selfless like Jesus our savior. We need to think of the needs and wants of others before we think of our needs and wants. We need to care for others more than we care about ourselves. This is radically different than our natural tendencies, but it is what God calls us to. Let's be selfless like our Savior.

Living with the Big Picture

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST

Philippians 1:19-30

Paul describes why he is not troubled by his present circumstances. Though he was in prison and his life hung by a thread according to the pleasures of the Roman Emperor, Paul resolved to live for the Lord or die for the Lord. His happiness came from being in the will of God. Our lives often run on empty because we are so full of self and selfishness. Only when we are empty of self-ambition can we have the joy of the Lord be our strength.

God Cares About Motivations

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST

Philippians 1:12-18

God always cares about WHY we do WHAT we do. We can be great things for His Church, but if we have selfish motives, God will not honor, bless, or reward our efforts. Why do you serve Him?

This is My Prayer

Sun, 9 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST

Philippians 1:1-11

The power of the church is in prayer. In the opening section of Philippians, Paul lays out the reason for prayer and the content of prayer that can radically change our prayer lives.

The Pastor and the Church

Sun, 2 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST

1 Timothy 4

As Pastor Tim introduces his philosophy of ministry, he will share what God lays down as teh call of a pastor within a local church from 1 Timothy 4.