Sermons from 2013
Adversity And Prosperity
If you are a serious follower of Jesus, then two things are true about you: First, you want to serve God in a significant way. Second, you don’t like pain. The problem is that seeking and serving Christ often leads to a place of pain and hardship. Discover how to seek and serve the Lord without allowing your desire for pain-avoidance to interfere… Why worldly prosperity is not a good indicator of spiritual growth… Why your definition of success is…
Obedience Before Significance
You don’t want to waste your life. And the good news is that God wants to use you for a significant purpose; He has a plan of impact and meaning just for you. But most people never realize this plan; they get to the end of their lives and look back with emptiness and regret. Learn from the life of Jesus’ mother how to be used by God in a significant way… How to prepare for your special assignment from…
What The Bible Is About
In order to get to know someone, you have to know their story. The more you know about God’s history, His background, His experiences, His purposes, the deeper you can grow in your relationship with Him. In this sermon discover the big picture of the Bible… 3 things you need to know to navigate your way through the Bible… The history of the nation of Israel… A powerful tool to help you apply the Bible to your life… And much…
Why Study The Bible?
Discover why some Christians get older but never grow up… 6 reasons to study the Bible… The doctrines of the inspiration, inerrancy, and authority of Scripture… And why they matter… Why Christians believe the Old Testament is God’s Word… Why Christians trust in the inspiration of the New Testament… The meaning of the phrase “canon of Scripture”… Why you should be careful about books like “Heaven Is For Real”… 3 helpful tips for Bible reading… And much more!
Scheduling Margin
This is a sermon by Craig Groeschel, one of Pastor Andy’s favorite preachers from LifeChurch.tv in Oklahoma. Most people would like to have more time… more time with family, more time to rest and relax, more time for God, more time to help others. The good news is that you can have all the time you need to do what God has called you to do and be the person God has called you to be, but you must learn…
How To Treat People Right
It’s hard to know how to treat people. The Bible has some clear cut rules, but life is filled with many situations that the Bible doesn’t specifically address. The Bible offers general principles, but how do you know how to live those principles out in specific, real-life situations — at home, at church, at work, at school? Jesus answered this question in one simple statement that is known as The Golden Rule. Discover the origin of The Golden Rule… What…
The Answer To Unanswered Prayer
I’m sure you’ve experienced the challenge of unanswered prayer; you’ve prayed for thing and didn’t get what you wanted. This is an important issue because if you’re not equipped to view unanswered prayer with the right perspective, your spiritual life will take a hit and you might even run from God. Discover 4 reasons for unanswered prayer… 2 reasons God wants you to be persistent in your prayers… 2 reasons God’s answer to your request might be to wait… 4…
Should Christians Pass Judgment?
If ever you want to get your unbelieving friends to quote the Bible, just say that you believe a certain behavior is sinful or morally wrong. There’s one verse everyone seems to know. Seriously, should Christians pass judgment?… How do you handle it when you believe a friend is living in sin; do you approach them or remain silent and mind your own business?… Is it okay to believe that certain behaviors are morally wrong, and is it okay to…
How To Stop It
We’ve all tried to stop it and failed. What is “it”? Sin! We’ve all tried to change in some way but failed. So the question I want to ask and answer is, How do you change? This is a special stand-alone sermon, and I guarantee you’ll come away inspired and instructed to finally free yourself of those sinful habits and patterns that have been hurting you, God, and those you love. Discover why Jesus wants you to produce fruit… And…
How To Wrestle With Worry And Win
Find out why we worry… The definition of worry from a biblical perspective… 5 reasons not to worry… Why worry is a sin… 3 promises in the Bible that you need to remember EVERY day… Especially if you tend to be a worrier… A key to overcoming worry… And much more!
How To Multiply Your Money
You can make as much money as possible and hoard it. Or you can spend it on selfish pleasures. Or you can choose option number 3, which is what this sermon is about. In Matthew 6:19-24, Jesus teaches a way to invest your money and possessions now in order to store up eternal riches in heaven — riches that will be far greater and will never run out! Find out what it means to store up treasures in heaven… What…
The Cost Of Discipleship
This is a special, stand-alone sermon by one of Pastor Andy’s favorite preachers in the world — Mark Driscoll. Why did Jesus say you must hate your family in order to follow Him?… What does it mean to bear your own cross?…. What does it mean to renounce all in order to follow Jesus?… The difference between salvation and discipleship, and what they will cost you… The reason so many Christians quit on Jesus, the church, and even their families……