Category Archives: Sermon

7 Reasons to Be Thankful (1 Thess 5:18)

Our circumstances do not dictate our thankfulness. This is why Christians are able to “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thess 5:18). We are to give thanks when our circumstances are good and when our circumstances are bad. We do not worship God because He gives us nice stuff. We do not worship God onContinueContinue reading “7 Reasons to Be Thankful (1 Thess 5:18)”

Thankful for You (James 4:1)

James asked in James 4:1, “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you?” These warring passions can produce covetous desires that manifest themselves in quarrels and fights. When our covetous passions are aroused, we fight because we see other people as eitherContinueContinue reading “Thankful for You (James 4:1)”

Give Thanks in All Circumstances (1 Thess 5:18)

I love Thanksgiving. One of the earliest memories I have of Thanksgiving is playing football in a field near my grandparents’ house with my cousins. I remember the turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, pies and lots of laughter. As I grow older, I still enjoy all those memories of Thanksgiving, and I am growing more appreciativeContinueContinue reading “Give Thanks in All Circumstances (1 Thess 5:18)”

God’s Blessing (Genesis 26:12-33)

Do you want God to bless you? In Genesis 26:12, we learn that the Lord blessed Isaac. In today’s sermon we are going to consider whether or not we want to be blessed by God like Isaac was. Before you quickly answer “Oh course!”, let us consider what God’s blessing entails and what it elicits.ContinueContinue reading “God’s Blessing (Genesis 26:12-33)”

Always Faithful (Genesis 26:1-12)

Christian, God is always faithful and will always keep His promises; therefore, spend less time worrying about your performance and more time resting in Christ’s love. When we worry about how we measure up, we take our focus off of Christ and place it upon ourselves. When we take our focus off of ourselves andContinueContinue reading “Always Faithful (Genesis 26:1-12)”

I Will Treasure Church Membership as a Gift

(Note: This series is based on “I Am a Church Member” by Thom Rainer). If your house was on fire and you were all alone and you only had time to grab one thing before leaving, what would it be? Now consider for a moment the reason you chose that item. Regardless of what itContinueContinue reading “I Will Treasure Church Membership as a Gift”

I Will Lead My Family to be Healthy Church Members

(This sermon is based on the book “I Am a Church Member” by Thom Rainer) With 9 out of 10 churches declining or growing at a rate slower than their community, church members must take time for careful examination about themselves and their church. Being connected to a local church is essential (not optional) forContinueContinue reading “I Will Lead My Family to be Healthy Church Members”

3 Truths Pastors Must Remember When They Want to Quit (1 Timothy 3:1-7)

Most pastors will admit that they have considered quitting and doing something else. Some are led by God to do so, others just imagine doing so, and the rest realize that God has called them to this task and so they continue. For the pastors who know that God has called them into pastoral ministryContinueContinue reading “3 Truths Pastors Must Remember When They Want to Quit (1 Timothy 3:1-7)”

Me, Myself, and I! (Mark 9:35)

Have you ever heard someone say: “There are too many chiefs and not enough Indians”? If so, they are saying that there are too many people who want to be leaders and not enough people who are willing to be followers. In Mark 9, Jesus’ followers were arguing about who was the greatest. Jesus toldContinueContinue reading “Me, Myself, and I! (Mark 9:35)”

I Am a Unifying Church Member (Ephesians 4:1-3)

(Pastor’s note: This sermon is part of a series of messages based on the book “I Am a Church Member” by Thom Rainer.) Dysfunctional churches are a poor representation of the body of Christ. Churches become dysfunctional when they stop striving to “maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Eph 4:3).ContinueContinue reading “I Am a Unifying Church Member (Ephesians 4:1-3)”