Sermons from 2014

The Leadership Code (Part 2)

In the previous sermon we studied why character is the most important leadership qualification.  In this sermon we look at the leadership code found in 1 Timothy 3 — the 15 character qualities of a good leader.  Everything rises and falls on leadership… in the home, the church, the school, business, and politics.

The Leadership Code — Part 1

It’s no secret that everything rises and falls on leadership.  So how do we identify good leaders, and how do we become good leaders — at home, at church, at work, in the community?  One thing is certain:  It doesn’t take character to achieve big results.  Discover 4 reasons character is so essential to leadership… The most important leadership qualification… 15 qualities every leader needs to develop… The best definition of leadership… The leader’s priority… And much more!

When Faith and Family Collide

God wants to be your priority, but He also wants your family to be a priority.  So what happens when these two priorities collide?  What do you do when your family is making it hard for you to follow Christ?  What do you do when your devotion to Christ is interfering with your devotion to family?  Discover why the worst thing you can do for your family is to put them first.

The Unforgivable Sin

Three reasons to listen to this sermon:  First, all of us have sinned.  Second, without God’s forgiveness the punishment for sin is eternal hell.  And third, there is one sin that is unforgivable.  Discover what it is… How to tell if you’ve committed it… And if so, what to do about it.

Overcome the Fear of Man

We all want to be liked, to be cool, to fit in, to please others.  Nobody desires to be criticized and rejected.  Discover why that’s a big problem if you are a Christ-follower… Why the fear of man is so dangerous… What you need to do to overcome it… Why you need to stop trying to impress people… What you need to be willing to do if you want to stand for Christ… And much!

Selfish or Service: 3 Steps to Start Serving God

The world is facing some pretty big problems today.  With so much pain and suffering it’s natural to ask, “Does God see what’s on on down here?  If so, why doesn’t He do something about it?”  Discover God’s plan for solving the world’s problems, and your part in that plan… 3 myths about serving God… 5 ways every Christian is called to serve God… 3 steps to start serving God… And much more!

Do Good Anyway

Doing good is not always easy.  In fact, good deeds often attract bad attention.  Sometimes we will have to face persecution.  In this message we will study a story about Jesus and learn how to stay faithful and do good anyway, even if it means suffering.

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…