Sermons from October 2014

The Character of a Healthy Church — Part 1

Christianity is a team sport; we are called to join forces with other disciples and work together for the glory of God.  But what does it take to be a winning team?  Discover the one thing most books and discussions about church growth leave out… The definition of a true church… 4 things we need to be a healthy church… How the men of the church need to behave… How the women need to behave… What is a woman’s role…

4 Facts About Salvation

The Bible says in Acts 16:31, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved.”  That’s good news, right!  But what does that mean?  If you asked somebody on the street if they are saved they’re likely to respond, “Saved from what?”  That’s a good question.  What does it mean to be saved?  In this sermon learn the past, present and future aspects of salvation… The meaning of theological concepts such as justification, sanctification, glorification, reconciliation, redemption, etc… And…

Edged Out

When it comes to temptation and decision-making, we all look for loopholes.  When tempted, we look for excuses to tell ourselves yes when we should tell ourselves no.  We ask, “Is there anything wrong with this?  Is it illegal?  Will it hurt anyone?”  But it is a bad idea to assume that if something is not wrong, it is right.  Our decision-making filter shouldn’t be based on what’s permissible, but on what’s wise.  In no area is this more important…