Sermons

Biblical messages that inspire faith, strengthen your walk, and speak truth into everyday life.

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Persecution and Protection Part 1

This is Memorial Day Weekend, as we come together to spend time in worship and reflection, we take a moment to honor those who have laid down their lives in service to this nation. Memorial Day is more than a holiday—it is a sacred remembrance of sacrifice, courage, and love for one’s fellow man.
Scripture tells us in John 15:13, “No one has greater love than this,
to lay down his life for his friends.” (CSB). On this day, we recognize
the men and women who embodied that love, who fought and fell so that others might live in freedom.

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Persecution and Protection Part 2

We have been on a journey looking at Jesus instruction to the
Disciples (and ultimately to us) during and after the Last Supper.
The earthly ministry of Jesus is coming to a close, and things are
about to change. This change is necessary. Jesus has been
speaking about “these things” (16:1) to prepare the Disciples and
keep them from stumbling (changing course or being distracted).
Pastor Chuck Swindoll said this, “These things” refers to everything
Jesus had to say about the believer’s relationship to the world,
which is strained at best, hostile at other times, and can become
deadly.

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Joy

What to do? What to do? Struggling to figure out the next steps is something we all face at one time or another. Being overwhelmed can lead to hopelessness, it can easily throw one into some kind of funk. It sounds like this is what the Disciples were facing as Jesus continued to reveal where His path was leading. From the time they had gathered for Passover (the Last Supper) until this moment, Jesus had been given them instruction and examples on how to live.

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Truth

I am going to jump right in and give a synopsis of some of the events recorded in John 18. There is a portion of this chapter that I want to focus on after laying the background. From where we left off at our last time together in John’s Gospel, things are beginning to move quickly. Think of it this way … there were 3 separate scenes of a play taking place at the same time. The action in one scene takes place while the other scenes are going on. It all comes to a dramatic conclusion seen in the choice the audience (crowd) makes.
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Justice Part 1

We are currently examining a portion of John’s letter that references the well-known narrative of the trial, punishment, and crucifixion of Jesus. This account of grace is recounted each year around Easter and signifies the purpose of Jesus’ arrival. John’s perspective differs slightly from other Gospel writers, helping those of us who were not there understand the significance of this historical event. It is crucial to our faith journey.
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Justice Part 2

For the last several weeks the thought that “truth matters” has been echoing in my head. It took me so far as to begin to read 2 books about the subject … Truth Matters by Andreas Kostenberger. Darrell Bock and Josh Chatraw (2014) and Excellence (2011) which is also by Andreas Kostenberger. I know that this is the beginning of a journey for me, and I get to include you in the first steps

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Hope Part 1

We live today with 20/20 hindsight. Some of the moments we look at in Scripture must have been incredibly stressful and confusing. We are about to look at one of them. Jesus has been crucified – the Disciples world has been turned upside down. They were dealing with confusion (what do we do now?), fear (are we next to be killed because of our association with Jesus?), and grief (the One they loved and devoted their lives to had just been killed).
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Hope Part 2

Life is a journey, not a destination. I’m sure that you have heard that before. Our journey is one that is filled with joy and happiness, with twists and turns, with bumps and bruises. That’s what life is. If you typed into Google or Bing search, “what is life?” There would pop up all kinds of scientific ways to determine what was living and what was non-living. Eventually, you would find the philosophical – “what is the meaning of life?” And that can lead us into an entirely different conversation.
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Change

We are coming to the end of an incredible journey. We have been walking through John’s Gospel for quite some time. It has been eye-opening and encouraging. I hope that the lessons have spoke to your heart and helped you in your faith walk. The goal at the beginning of this journey was to help us grow in our knowledge and understanding of who Jesus is and what He taught us.
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Prayer

Have you ever been to an all-night prayer meeting? They used to be commonplace when I was growing up. Four or five nights a year would be set aside to come together and pray through the entire evening. It’s difficult for many to pray for more than a few minutes. Praying for an entire evening is a commitment. Prayer is about drawing close to the Lord God … about sharing our lives with Him and listening to what He has to say. We read in James, “Come near to God, and God will come near to you.

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Romans

In times of difficulty and distress, what comes to mind? I know that most people’s knee jerk reaction who be to say, “God,” but that is not what I’m looking for. I have those “go to” chapters in the Bible that I turn to when I need to deal with something, need a time of rest and refocus, or when I am just looking for inspiration and answers. Psalm 46, Isaiah 40, and Ephesians 4 are places where I find comfort and connection. There is another few that can be included this group, One of them we will talk about today.
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Prodigal

In one way or another we have experienced injustice and mercy at various points throughout our lives. Being treated unjustly leads to hurt, despair, and a sense of worthlessness. Being touched by mercy and grace is transformative, in many ways it is empowering. To know that you are valued, that love is always there, and that support is unwavering brings hope and motivation to even the most difficult circumstances. We live in a world that demands accountability, which is quick to assign blame. And because of that, many try to shift the focus elsewhere. It’s not my fault is a common theme in one way or another.
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Purpose

For the last few weeks, we have been taking a journey to change our viewpoint of discovering truth in life today. Justice and love arehuge concepts that go much deeper than we can cover in a few weeks. I am sure we will revisit this topic in the future. That being said, have you ever found yourself at a loss for words—not because you had nothing to say, but because the weight of life made it hard to speak? I think that this is something we’ve all endured at one time or another.
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Suffering

Suffering is one of the most intensely debated topics when talking about God. Many people default to the question, “If God is good, why does He allow suffering?” Which is a loaded question. Too often, when a “why” question is asked it’s an opening for a debate. This debate can take many forms. And I am not starting this way as an opening to define and debate the theology of suffering.

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Waiting

Our world is in pain…: (Annalena Baerbock, President, United Nations 80th General Assembly). I’m sure that this is something that is obvious to many who are listening (or reading) this message. There are grim realities facing millions across the globe – from children starving in Gaza and Afghan girls barred from school – to families in Ukraine hiding from missile attacks, and Pacific Islanders watching their homes swallowed by the sea. In this nation, violence is on the rise.
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Mission

Isaiah 40:31 stands out as a verse that continually offers strength and guidance, forming a foundation for the life of a disciple. It emphasizes the significance of waiting on the Lord and relying on His promises each day. During personal prayer and devotion, reflecting on this passage encourages a deeper trust in God, who is always faithful. Choosing to trust God may not always be easy, but it is consistently the right decision.

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Beginning

Following the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20) is a big task. One to be understood and lived out to the best of our ability. It’s a call that we get to grow into and then duplicate in our lives. Be a disciple that makes disciples … most relegate this to a church or the pastor. This leads to a lack of discipleship. Let’s answer the first question – what does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Biblical discipleship is a lifelong journey that begins with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord.
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Stephen

The “Spirit led” or “Spirit filled” life is transformative. It leads one down a path that is different than where society attempts to put us to. Living this way is a choice, it is a decision to keep our Lord God at the center of each moment, and to follow the promptings and guidance the Holy Spirit gives us. Jesus said, “13However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth.

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Community

Having a sense of community is important. This helps with a sense of belonging and meaning. Being a part of a community brings people together, it fosters a feeling of inclusion, of identity and significance. This is one of the strengths of the New Testament Church. They were united in purpose and intent.

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Results

Honest communication cuts through to the heart of the matter. This is what we have been laying a foundation for over the last few weeks. There are moments when the Word of God doesn’t just inform — it pierces. It cuts through our defenses, our distractions, our doubts.
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Effective

Last week I wrote about the communication breakdown we are dealing with today. It’s the same kind of misunderstanding that took place in the first part of Acts 2. I will say it again; communication is essential in any relationship. First, our communication with the Lord and a close follow-up is communication with others around us. Effective communication builds bridges and brings transformation to lives, circumstances, and challenges that we face.

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Communicate

In 1915, Robert Frost published a poem and part of it said … “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” (taken from The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost). I say this because I feel that it is necessary to take us to place that this passage in Acts 2 doesn’t frequently take people. To be somewhat poetic, I am taking “the road less traveled” in this message.

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Gratitude

It’s that time of the year again where the Holiday Season steps into full bloom. In November, we gather around tables filled with food, family, and tradition. We pause to say ‘thank you’ for blessings both big and small. But gratitude is more than a polite response to good fortune, it is a spiritual discipline, a way of life that shapes us into Christlikeness. 

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Defined

We’re starting this year with a simple but life‑shaping conviction: faith is not just something we believe — it’s something we live. Scripture never treats faith as a static idea or a private feeling. Faith is trust in motion. It shapes our choices, strengthens our endurance, deepens our love, and anchors our hope.

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Joseph

Everyone has their favorite Christmas song or songs. It’s the time of the year when tradition feels a little more comfortable. I am unique (some might say weird) when it comes to Christmas music … I tend to lean to those songs that aren’t typical, that may not even be that familiar.
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Next

We’ve come through the Christmas season—some grateful for every moment, others relieved it’s over. Now we stand on the edge of a new year, a time filled with anticipation and the hope of a fresh start. People everywhere are looking for change, for renewal, for a chance to reset what didn’t go right in 2025.
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Identity

You might know someone like this, you might even be this person … a young professional once shared how she was facing life. On social media she was that center of attention, always posting the remarkable things that were going on with excitement and a smile.
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Sense

We’re living in a world where people feel the ground shifting beneath them more often than they’d ever admit. One phone call changes a family’s future. A doctor’s report rewrites someone’s plans. A relationship that seemed steady suddenly fractured. Even the people who look composed are carrying something heavy beneath the surface.

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Endurance

We’ve spent the last several weeks exploring what it means to have a faith that lives … faith that is more than belief, more than sentiment, more than a moment. We’ve been learning what it means to trust God in ways that shape our decisions, our relationships, our priorities, and our future. We have learned that the substance of faith is found in trusting God when we don’t see or struggle to understand. We talked about listening.

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Respond

For the last two weeks, we’ve been laying the foundation for a faith that doesn’t just sit in our heads but shapes our lives. Two weeks ago, we began by asking a simple but essential question: What is faith? Hebrews 11:1–6 showed us that faith is not spiritual optimism or vague hopefulness. It’s confidence in God’s character and conviction about His promises. We said that faith begins with who God is—not with how we feel.
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Listen

I am about to point out something that is obvious to some and to others it seems commonplace. We live in a world that is louder than any generation before us. Each day we are bombarded with notifications, headlines, opinions, advertisements, and expectations. Our minds are full, our calendars are full, and our hearts are often full of noise.
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Noise

There are seasons in life when pain becomes so loud it drowns out everything else. You can be surrounded by people, surrounded by Scripture, surrounded by truth — and still feel like you’re standing alone in a storm no one else can hear.
Most of us don’t wrestle with the existence of God. We wrestle with the silence of God. We wrestle with the gap between what we believe and what we feel. We wrestle with the noise of our own questions. We wrestle with the voices around us that don’t always help.

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Space

Viktor Frankl (Man’s Search for Meaning) once described a moment in the concentration camp when the cold was so sharp it felt like it was cutting through his bones. The guards had forced the prisoners out before dawn, and as they marched, Frankl said he could barely lift his feet from the frozen ground. He was exhausted, starving, and stripped of everything that once defined him — his profession, his dignity, even his name.

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Architecture

My parents had a very good friend named Virgil. He was a man who loved cars, but there was one car that lived in his heart above all others: the 1963 Split-Window Corvette. To Virgil, that wasn’t just a car; it was a masterpiece. It was his dream ride. Now, imagine Virgil finding that car—the one he’d waited for his whole life— hidden away in a dusty, forgotten barn. The tires are flat, the engine is silent, and it’s buried under decades of ‘unfinished business.
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Community

We are currently living through what sociologists call the ‘Loneliness Epidemic.’ It is a strange irony: we are the most digitally ‘connected’ generation in human history, yet we are arguably the most isolated, anxious, and restless. We have thousands of ‘friends’ and ‘followers,’ but very few people who actually know the weight we are carrying.
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Bridge

If you feel like you’ve been doing some heavy lifting lately, you aren’t alone. For the last few weeks, we have sat together in the tension of pain and suffering. We’ve looked the tough questions in the face. We’ve wrestled with the ‘why’ and the ‘how long.’ And if I’m honest, that kind of soul-work leaves you with a bit of a ‘spiritual limp.’ You’re tired.

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