Sermons
The Power of Openness with God
Being open with God about your negative feelings helps you have power over them. 1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
The Altar of Surrender – The Knife and the Ram
Control hardens you; Surrender softens you. Genesis 22:1-18
Paul was Thankful for Suffering
You can’t learn contentment without affliction. Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
United By Faith To The Suffering Of Christ
You are united by faith to a resurrected Christ who shares everything with you, even his suffering. Philippians 3:10 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
The Power of Praise
Praising God makes both Him and you happy! Psalm 103:2 – Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me.
When Peace is Impossible
God doesn’t give peace by meeting our demands. Rather, He gives peace through our surrender. Philippians 4:6–7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but ineverything, by prayer and petition, withthanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends allunderstanding, will guard your hearts andminds in Christ Jesus.”
Reflections on Jesus: The Last Sign is Lazarus
What we believe about Jesus is (nearly) all that matters. John 11-12
Reflections on Jesus: The Bread of Life
God makes what is common magnificent! John 6:35“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. And whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”