The Potter’s Masterpiece (Romans 9:19-29)

Scripture Text: Romans 9:19–29 The Potter’s Masterpiece (MP3) The Potter’s Masterpiece (Sermon Text) Introduction If you painted a picture, how would you make it? What image would you choose to create? What canvas would you use? What paint would you use? What brush or utensils would you use? The answer to all of these questions …

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The Untamable God (Romans 9:14–18)

Scripture Text: Romans 9:14–18 The Untamable God (MP3) The Untamable God (Sermon Text) Introduction In C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” Lewis told a story of four siblings who find their way into the land of Narnia by going through a magical wardrobe. The story revolves around the children’s interactions with Aslan, …

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God’s Broken Promises (Romans 9:6–13)

Scripture Text: Romans 9:6–13 God’s Broken Promises (MP3) God’s Broken Promises (Sermon Text) Introduction How does a broken promise feel? What is it like for someone to promise you something and then not do it? You probably feel as though you cannot trust that person. You will most likely find it difficult to believe anything …

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How Far Are You Willing to Go? (Romans 9:1–5)

Scripture Text: Romans 9:1–5 How Far Are You Willing to Go? (MP3) How Far Are You Willing to Go? (Sermon Text) Introduction What are you willing to die for? What is so important to you, that you would give up everything to have it? Or maybe more importantly, who is so important to you, that …

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Not A Conquered People (Philippians 4:1-9)

Scripture Text: Philippians 4:1-9 Not A Conquered People (MP3) Not A Conquered People (Sermon Text) Introduction Let me begin with a story of two people. This story could easily be about two friends, two family members, or even about a husband and a wife. But we will stick to two members in the same church. …

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What Jesus Prayed For Us (John 17:20-26)

Scripture Text: John 17:20-26 What Jesus Prayed For Us (Sermon Text) Introduction During our recent Bible Conference, we were reminded us of many things we have heard before. We need to be a church that does not focus on material things, but to be a people who love God and love others. We were challenged …

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Why Are You Here? (1 Corinthians 12:12–27)

Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12–27 Why Are You Here? (MP3) Why Are You Here? (Sermon Text) Introduction Why are you here? Some of you come to church on Sunday to be with other like minded Christians. You want that fellowship with others. Some of you come to church because you want to hear good music …

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Hang Together or Fall Apart (Philippians 1:27–30)

Scripture Text: Philippians 1:27–30 Hang Together or Fall Apart (MP3) Hang Together or Fall Apart (Sermon Text) Introduction What is the single most important aspect for a growing church? Some may say it is love. Indeed we are called to love one another. Others may say it is evangelism. It is true that reaching the …

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More Than Conquerors – Part 2 (Romans 8:31-39)

Scripture Text: Romans 8:31-39 More Than Conquerors - Part 2 (MP3) More Than Conquerors - Part 2 (Sermon Text) Introduction What can hinder your relationship with God? Sin! Sin is a devastating disease which infects our entire being. Sin distorts the image of our holy God in us. Sin corrupts the purpose for which God …

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More Than Conquerors – Part 1 (Romans 8:31-39)

Scripture Text: Romans 8:31-39 More Than Conquerors - Part 1 (MP3) More Than Conquerors - Part 1 (Sermon Text) Introduction Do you feel like a conqueror? No one wants to be defeated. We do not want to succumb to sickness, or to temptation, or to the persistent attacks from others. We want to win. We …

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