Sermons from 2020 (Page 4)
June 14: I Will Bless
The foundational promise of the whole of the story of Israel as fulfilled in Christ—to be a blessing to the nations. God’s blessing is never just for our own sakes, but an order to be a blessing.
Readings from this …
June 7: He Will Win
Rev. Alex begins our new series this week, I WILL: The Promises of God.
God makes numerous promises in the bible, often to people in uncertain times. Unlike human promises, they are 100% guaranteed because of who God is. Our …
May 31: Living in the Spirit
The Rt. Rev. James L. Hobby Jr. visits this week to celebrate Pentecost and complete our Resurrected God series.
Readings from this service:
John 14: 12-19
Psalm 104: 24-25
Acts 2: 1-11…
May 24: The Ascended Lord
This world is not our home. But we are given to it temporarily to capture it for the Kingdom of God. Jesus is now ascended, and enthroned, giving us both a message and the power of a message accompanied by …
May 17: Overcoming the World
We very likely feel worn down, even defeated right now. Our suffering is to be expected but we can have peace during it and hope of overcoming it in Christ Jesus.
Readings from this service:
John 16: 25-33
Psalm 47: …
May 10: From Sorrow into Joy
Jesus hints at his purposes in being born, dying, rising and ascending. This will become clearer later after his resurrection. His sovereign rule gives peace to believers in suffering and is the basis for our hope, indeed expectation of joy …
May 3: Truth & Uncertainty
Because Jesus has resurrected, He now gives us His Holy Spirit to guide us and lead us into the truth in a world that feels increasingly uncertain.
Readings from this service:
John 16: 4b-15
Psalm 25: 4-10…
Apr. 26: Doubts & Peace
The disciples have returned to fear. In our doubts many of us are afraid and looking for peace. Jesus approaches us and calls us to submit to him as Lord. In doing so he both answers our fears and gives …
Apr. 19: Locked Down but Sent Out
Like the disciples, there is fear in our world right now. But the resurrected Jesus brings hope and the power to share peace with the world. Even though our movements are restricted, the power of the resurrected God is not. …
April 12: Easter Sunday
The resurrection is the strongest piece of evidence for the truth of the Christian faith. But verse 9 is key: the death and resurrection was not just a demonstration of God’s sovereignty, it was the fulfillment of His plan to …
