2 Corinthians 5:11-21 This sermon from 2 Corinthians 5:11–21 explores the Christian’s calling to the ministry of reconciliation—a mission to bring others to God through the Gospel. Drawing parallels between the transformation of Paul and Oskar Schindler, it emphasizes how godly fear, recognizing the value of every soul, and living as a new creation fuel our purpose. Just as Schindler gave everything to…
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1 John 2:12-28 In this message, John offers a spiritual forecast: the rise of antichrists—false teachers who distort the truth and lead believers astray. Drawing from vivid imagery and heartfelt exhortation, the sermon urges Christians to reject worldly desires and instead “put on Christ,” abiding in the anointing of the Spirit and the Word. Just as we prepare for physical storms, we…
Matthew 18:1-14
2 Corinthians 5:1-10 In a world where homelessness—both physical and spiritual—can feel overwhelming, Paul reminds us that our earthly bodies are only temporary dwellings. This sermon explores the longing we all feel for a permanent home, one not made with hands but prepared by God. Through trials and burdens, we groan for something greater, and in Christ, we are promised a home…
1 John 1:5-2:11 John wrote to a people who were struggling with false teachings and with divisions. They were dealing with a pervasive doctrine that taught the “unreality of Christ”—the separation of divinity and humanity, which was the exact opposite of Christ’s incarnation: God in the flesh. This resulted in division, frustration, and pain among the membership. And to help them to…
Matthew 17:19-21
Judges 12:1-7 Where did the term, “Shibboleth” come from? What did it mean? And what can it meanfor us today? While the answer is found in JG 12 and the judge, Jephthah, to trulyunderstand its context, we have to go back a bit further: to an earlier judge we maybe a bit more familiar with: Gideon.
1 John 1:1-4 This year, the Bible Bowl team will be looking at the General Epistles (with Revelation). These books tend to be rarely focused upon in our churches. The focus of these letters was helping tell truth from counterfeit—the real thing. To the inspired writers of the New Testament, who were very familiar with Christ, they could tell the difference at…
Ephesians 6:10-24 In a world filled with uncertainty and spiritual conflict, Paul’s message in Ephesians 6 calls Christians to “armor up” with truth, righteousness, readiness, faith, salvation, and the Word of God—spiritual tools powered by prayer. This sermon reminds us that our true enemy is not people, but the devil and his schemes, and that victory comes not through our own strength,…
Matt. 15:21-28 Was Jesus insulting the Gentile woman when he referred to helping her as “giving it to the dogs”? What was His intended message? And what can we learn from it, today?