Sermons
How Can I Give You Up?
March 15, 2026 – How Can I Give You Up? – Hosea 11:1-11
Notes on God’s Love, Sin, and Restoration in Hosea
Main Takeaway: The Book of Hosea illustrates God’s persistent, costly, and amazing love for His unfaithful people, mirroring Israel’s covenant with God as a marriage and emphasizing sin as a betrayal of love, ultimately pointing to Christ’s…
Worship That Becomes Noise
March 8, 2026 – Worship That Becomes –
Amos 5:11–15 and 5:21–24 condemn the Northern Kingdom of Israel for social injustice, corruption, and hypocritical worship. Amos calls for repentance by demanding the people pursue good, justice, and righteousness, rather than empty religious rituals. True worship requires ethical living, with justice and righteousness acting as an unstoppable, constant, flowing stream.
Religion Isn’t Enough
February 27, 2026 – Religion Isn’t Enough
Micah 6:1–8 is a “prophetic covenant lawsuit” where God, acting as prosecutor, brings a case against the people of Israel (specifically Judah) for their unfaithfulness and injustice. The passage highlights the contrast between empty, ritualistic religion and true spiritual devotion.
Key Sections:
The Lawsuit (vv. 1-5): God calls the…
Return to Me
February 22, 2026 – Return to Me – Joel 1:10-12; 2:12-13, 21-24
Return to Me: A Journey through the Minor Prophets. I will be preaching through the minor prophets in the Old Testament in worship for the next several weeks. We will do a deep dive into this section of Scripture that is filled with some great imagery and themes that relate directly to Lent. These prophets of God were interesting characters.
Encounter God’s Voice
February 15, 2026 – Encounter God’s Voice
1 Kings 19:11-13 describes God revealing Himself to the prophet Elijah not in the expected displays of power (great wind, earthquake, fire) but in a “gentle whisper” (or “still small voice”), teaching that God’s presence is often found in quiet, subtle ways, requiring humility and attentiveness to hear, even amidst spiritual exhaustion and chaos, prompting Elijah to ask, “What are you….
Encounter God Daily
February 8, 2026 – Encounter God’s –
Psalm 63 is a psalm of intimate longing, composed by David while in the Judean wilderness. He expresses an intense spiritual thirst for God’s presence,, comparing it to a dry land, while finding comfort in God’s love, which he deems “better than life”. The psalm shifts from praising God for past protection to confidence that his enemies will be destroyed, affirming his ultimate trust in divine refuge.
Encounter God’s Presence
February 1, 2026 – Encounter God’s Presence – 2 Chronicles 15:1-4 and James 4:8 emphasize that God rewards those who actively seek Him with His presence and guidance, while warning that abandoning Him leads to being abandoned. Both passages call for purification, covenant faithfulness, and a heart committed to turning toward God in times of distress or to receive His grace. Key Aspects of the Texts: 2 Chronicles 15:1-4 (The Message to Asa): …
Finding Real Community
January 25, 2026 – Finding Real Community
Romans 12:3-8 means that Christians should have humble, sober self-judgment, recognizing they are part of one body (the Church) with diverse, God-given spiritual gifts (like prophesying, serving, teaching, giving, leading, showing mercy) that must be used actively and lovingly for the good of others, not for personal pride. It’s a call to worship God by serving His people with the unique abilities….
Guardians of the Digital World
January 18, 2026 – Guardians of the Digital World – Nehemiah 4:10-14 describes the Jews facing opposition while rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls: they felt overwhelmed by the work and debris, while enemies plotted a surprise attack, threatening to kill them and halt the project. Nehemiah responded by dividing the people, stationing them with weapons in exposed areas, and giving a powerful speech to the nobles and people,….
When the Socials Become Joy Stealers
January 11, 2026 – When the Socials Become Joy Stealers – 2 John 1:12 encourages believers to communicate face-to-face rather than writing to avoid deceit, while Acts 2:42-47 describes the vibrant, communal life of the early church, characterized by devotion to teaching, fellowship, meals, and prayer, sharing resources, and experiencing daily growth with God’s favor, illustrating true….
Letting Go to Follow
January 4, 2026 – Letting Go to Follow –
In 1 Kings 19:19-21, Elijah anoints Elisha as his successor by throwing his cloak on him while Elisha is plowing with 12 yoke of oxen; Elisha responds by slaughtering the oxen, burning their equipment for fuel, sharing the meat with his people, and then following Elijah to become his devoted servant and apprentice. This passage symbolizes a powerful call to abandon one’s comfortable life for a divine purpose…
The Christmas Question
December 28, 2025 – The Christmas Question – John 1:1-18 ESV
John Chapter 1 introduces Jesus as the divine “Word” (Logos), present with God at creation, who became flesh to bring light, life, and truth to humanity, even though many rejected Him, while those who accepted Him gained the right to become children of God, and it details John the Baptist’s testimony, pointing to Jesus as the Lamb of God,…