Sermons from August 2025
Our Mission Week 2
Our Mission: Meeting Needs with Wisdom and Generosity In the second week of our mission series, we explored the theme of meeting needs with wisdom and generosity. The sermon was anchored in the story of Jesus healing the paralyzed man at the Pool of Bethesda from John 5:1-15. This narrative provided a backdrop to discuss how we as a community can discern which needs to meet and how to do so in a way that aligns with God’s will. Key…
Our Mission
Our Mission: Making Friends In this first week of our new series on “Our Mission,” we explore the profound theme of friendship within the church community. Drawing from biblical narratives, we discuss how the church can address the pervasive loneliness in our world today by fostering genuine friendships. Key Biblical Passages The Mission of the Church The mission of the church is to free people from their “grave clothes,” symbolizing the vestments of a life bound by sin, and to…
Miracles Week 11
Miracles Week 11: The Power, Passion, and Purpose of Jesus In the final sermon of our series on miracles, we explore the profound significance of two pivotal miracles in the Bible: the Exodus and the raising of Lazarus from the dead. These events are examined through the lens of three benchmarks: Power, Passion, and Purpose. The Miracle of the Exodus The Miracle of Raising Lazarus Our focus shifts to the New Testament and the miracle of raising Lazarus, recorded in…
Miracles Week 10
Miracles Week 10: The True Mission of Jesus In the tenth week of our series on miracles, we explored the intriguing relationship between Jesus’ miraculous works and his ultimate mission. This sermon challenges the notion that Jesus sought to promote his miracles for popularity, drawing a parallel with the promotional tactics of the Ringling Brothers Circus. Mark 1:23-45 Key Themes: Conclusion The sermon concludes by urging believers to focus on sharing the core message of the Gospel: the miracle of…