June 12, 2016 Sermon

"Live Free!"
1. Free from fear
2. Free for Christ

May 29, 2016 Sermon

"The Lord Fights Our Battles"

Tomorrow our nation celebrates Memorial Day. It’s a day for us to remember those who have served our nation in battle, especially those who gave their life to protect our freedoms. Maybe you’ve been to Arlington National cemetery and have seen the thousands upon thousands of graves. Or maybe you’ll remember a relative that has served and given their life in battle. Across the country millions of Americans remember the battles that have been fought, and the lives lost – and we thank every single one of our servicemen and women for protecting our country and freedoms.

In our Old Testament lesson, there was a battle that was fought on a new frontier for God’s people. Joshua and the Israelites were there – but more importantly as we’ll hear, so was the Lord. Yes, the Lord fought the battle of Jericho, and The Lord Fights Our Battles still today.

May 15, 2016 Sermon

"The Three P's of Pentecost"

I would like you to think of the most wonderful, awesome and amazing thing that you’ve ever witnessed in your life. Maybe it was that trip out west and you were looking at the majestic mountains and were gazing at the beauty of God’s creation; or you were on the beach looking out at miles and miles of ocean and wondering if it ever ends. Or maybe you’re thinking of the day in the hospital room you had the opportunity to gaze into the eyes of your child as you held him or her for the first time. God is good! He has given us so many wonderful, awesome and amazing gifts in our lives.

But how many of you thought of the gift of the Holy Spirit? That’s the exact gift that was given on the first Pentecost. It truly was awesome, wonderful and amazing as they experienced with many of their senses the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. They were able to see and hear and witness the awesome power of our almighty God. Let’s consider – “The Three P’s of Pentecost.” Promise. Power. Purpose.

You might ask yourself – why 3 P’s? Not only does it have a nice ring to it, there are three things that Jesus gave to his disciples as encouragement. He gave them the promise, power and purpose of Pentecost.