Sermons from October 2016
Looking Back and Looking Up in the Face of Trouble
Sermon #3 from the series: “The Psalms of the Ascent: A Disciple’s Journey toward the Heart of God”
– When we look around at our circumstances and at the troubles we may face, rather than despair, we must look back in remembrance to all that God has done, and look up in faith to the One who abounds in love and mercy.
Journeying with Help from Above, and in Community Below
Sermon #2 from the series: “The Psalms of the Ascent: A Disciple’s Journey toward the Heart of God.” As disciples journeying toward the heart of God, the assurance of God’s constant and everlasting protection, coupled with the blessing and joy of worshiping Him alongside other believers, will keep us from worry and fear and unite us in peace and love.
Living in a Faraway Land among Faraway People
Sermon #1 from the series: “The Psalms of the Ascent: A Disciple’s Journey toward the Heart of God”
Sermon in a Sentence: As lied about and lied to pilgrims living in an antagonistic world, far from home and in great distress, we must turn to God in prayer and trust in His sovereign judgment and protection.
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Because God is able to cause his grace to abound, we are sure to have all we need to overflow/abound in doing the work God has given us.
It’s What is On the Inside that Counts
Scripture Reference: Acts 3: 1-10 Sermon Outline The Church is to be on mission for God. Vs 1. Our model is the first century church. Our mission has been given to us, and is the same for every church. The Church is to focus primarily on people who need a miracle from God. Vs. 2-3 People who need a miracle are right outside the doors of the church. People who need the church most are often invisible to the church.…