Sermons by Ephraim Costilow
Don’t Worry, Be happy
Sermon Series: One ThingSermon Title: Don’t Worry, Be HappySermon Scripture: Philippians 4:6; Matthew 6:25-34; 2 Corinthians 11:24-27; 1 John 4:18 1. The root of all worry and anxiety is fear 2. It reveals a distrust or lack of confidence in God 3. “Do not worry” is a command not a helpful hint Overcoming worry and anxiety – Rejoice – Bring it to God – Realize that God is near – Rest in His Peace – Overcome fear with love
The Importance of the Resurrection
Sermon Series: Beyond Belief Sermon Title: The Importance of the Resurrection Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; 12-19; Romans 6:1-8 Guest Speakers: Pastor Jackson Shetler reverend Josh Saxton Dr. Hunter Keasey If Jesus didn’t rise from the dead… 1. preaching is a waste of time 2. believing is useless 3. all those who share about Him are liars 4. neither will we be 5. our faith is worthless 6. we are still living in sin 7. we are the most pitiful humans on earth
Serving Two Masters
Key Verses: Matthew 6:19:-24 Luke: 13-21 I Timothy 6:18-19 Luke 18:18-29 Luke 14: 26-27 Luke 9: 57-62 1. Beware of ________ treasure you store up 2. Beware of _________ you store your treasure The ______of earthly treasure can ________ us from heaven Our root problem is that we have _____ ________ minds Final Challenge: Don’t just choose God _______; choose God _________
Graduation Sunday
Scripture Acts 15:36-41 Philippians 3:13-14 Hebrews 12:1-2 I Corinthians 9:24 II Timothy 4:7-8 God can bring good from any and every situation Final thoughts: For the church: We can’t forget about our graduates once they leaveWhat can we do? Pray and Encourage For graduates: Don’t forsake your first loveDon’t stop learningKeep running the race For all of us: Our past does not define our futureWhile we are here on this earth, our race is not over
Acts 4
Acts 4:23-31 When times got rough the First thing the Church did was Pray When they prayed, they prayed for the Right Things and with the Right Focus Less prayers for physical freedom and more prayers for spiritual freedom Less prayers for safety and security, and more prayers for salvation and sanctification Less prayers for free will and more prayers to be filled with the Holy Spirit Acts 4:32-37 They were Bold in their Generosity They understood that all their possessions and money, didn’t belong to them anyway; they belong to God They were one in heart and mind Other Scripture James 4:2-3 Psalms 24:1 Ephesians 4:3-6
