Sermons by Dr. Craig Dale (Page 3)
A View From the Throne: Paradise Restored
Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5. Sermon Titled: “A View From the Throne: Paradise Restored” Sermon in a Sentence: “Even with all the wonderful things that we have learned, and all that we wish we could know, it is the prospect of eternal fellowship with the Savior who loves us and died for us that gives heaven its greatest meaning.”
Viewing Our Heavenly Home
Scripture: Revelation 21:9-27. Sermon Titled: “Viewing Our Heavenly Home” Sermon in a Sentence: “The real treasure of heaven is not the things that our sinful hearts naturally gravitate toward here on earth, but rather the unobstructed, unfettered, unrestricted access to God that comes only through faith in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ and Him alone.”
All Things Made New
Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8. Sermon Titled: “All Things Made New” Sermon in a Sentence: “The dawning of the New Year reminds believers that we have a new heaven and new earth to look forward to where we will live in God’s presence and be satisfied by His pleasures forever.”
Three Responses to Christ the King
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12. Sermon Titled: “Three Responses to Christ the King” Sermon in a Sentence: “Wise men, women, boys, and girls will respond to Christ the King by receiving His gift of salvation and devoting their lives completely to Him.”
Change Brought About By a Child
Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7. Sermon Titled: “Change Brought About By a Child” Sermon in a Sentence: “At Christmas we celebrate the birth of a Child who changes everything.”
The Condescension of Christ at Christmas
Scripture: John 1:1-18. Sermon Titled: “The Condescension of Christ at Christmas” Sermon in a Sentence: “The incredible thing about the condescension of Christ at Christmas is that God took on human flesh to die on Calvary’s cross because we matter to Him.”
Christmas According to Christ
Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-7. Sermon Titled: “Christmas According to Christ” Sermon in a Sentence: “The Christmas story according to Christ is that as the eternal Son of God, He joyfully became flesh and blood to fulfill the will of His Father by dying as the perfect, once-and-for-all sacrifice for sinners like us.”
A Stormy Thanksgiving
SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Acts 27:35-36 SERMON IN A SENTENCE When we go through the storms of life, we behave most like Christians when we honestly acknowledge the storms and actively, boldly, and confidently thank God in the midst of them.
Psalm 100, A Psalm of Thanksgiving
Psalm 100, Thanksgiving 2021
Yearning or Yawning
Scripture: Luke 7:36-50. Sermon Titled: “Yearning or Yawning” Sermon in a Sentence: “The greater we sense the magnitude of our debt and the immensity of God’s grace, the greater our desire will be to demonstrate our love and gratitude for Him in return.”
Bearing and Sharing
Scripture: Galatians 6:10. Sermon Titled: “Bearing and Sharing” Sermon in a Sentence: “The spiritual life is not designed to be lived in private for the benefit of ourselves alone, but rather in community where we bear with one another and share with one another.”
The Priority of Gospel Partnership
Sermon #11 in the Series: “Who Are We? A Study in Philippians” Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23. Sermon Titled: “The Priority of Gospel Partnership” Sermon in a Sentence: “When gospel partnership becomes our top priority, we will invest today’s resources in eternity through compassionate, consistent, and sacrificial giving that trusts God to meet all our present needs.”
Are You Satisfied?
Sermon #10 in the Series: “Who Are We? A Study in Philippians” Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13. Sermon Titled: “Are You Satisfied?” Sermon in a Sentence: ““Joyful satisfaction” necessitates learning a “regardless contentment” that is rooted in a “Christ-centered confidence.””
Dealing with Disputes and Difficulties
Sermon #9 in the Series: “Who Are We? A Study in Philippians” Scripture: Philippians 3:12-4:1. Sermon Titled: “Dealing with Disputes and Difficulties” Sermon in a Sentence: “It is only as we allow our minds to reflect upon Christ and the truth of His Word and live in obedience to that truth that our responses and relationships will emulate those of Christ and bring His joy and peace into our lives.”
Pressing Forward While Standing Firm
Sermon #8 in the Series: “Who Are We? A Study in Philippians” Scripture: Philippians 3:12-4:1. Sermon Titled: “Pressing Forward While Standing Firm” Sermon in a Sentence: “Becoming spiritually mature demands pressing forward in your commitment to become more and more like Christ while also standing firm in the truth of the gospel.”
A Life That Counts for the Glory of God
Sermon #7 in the Series: “Who Are We? A Study in Philippians” Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11. Sermon Titled: “A Life That Counts for the Glory of God” Sermon in a Sentence: “A life that counts for the glory of God will abandon the pursuit of worthless things that only drive us farther away from Him and will treasure Christ above everything else in this world.”
We Are a “Servant-Hearted” Family
Sermon #6 in the Series: “Who Are We? A Study in Philippians” Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30. Sermon Titled: “We Are a “Servant-Hearted” Family” Sermon in a Sentence: “Members of a “You-All,” “Gospel-First” family will seek to cultivate servants’ hearts.”
A Spiritual Workout Plan
Sermon #5 in the Series: “Who Are We? A Study in Philippians” Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18. Sermon Titled: “A Spiritual Workout Plan” Sermon in a Sentence: “As members of this “You-All,” “Gospel-First” family of believers, we must live peaceful, holy, and upright lives that serve as examples for others to follow and cause us to live lives full of joy.”
The Great Parabola of Scripture
Sermon #4 in the Series: “Who Are We? A Study in Philippians” Scripture: Philippians 1:3-26. Sermon Titled: “The Great Parabola of Scripture” Sermon in a Sentence: “Because Christ humbly gave Himself in selfless service for our salvation, we who have been united to Him by faith must follow His example of humility and live lives of unreserved self-sacrifice for the sake of the gospel and the glory of God.”
The Song of a You-All, Gospel-First Family
Sermon #3 in the Series: “Who Are We? A Study in Philippians” Scripture: Philippians 1:3-26. Sermon Titled: “The Song of a You-All, Gospel-First Family” Sermon in a Sentence: “As members of this You-All, Gospel-First family, we must sing in unison with one another about the gospel of Jesus and in harmony with one another about everything else.”