Sermon Archive

Sermon Archive

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A Soggy Gospel Sermon Series at the Kalkaska Church of Christ

The Red Sea

The Red Sea focuses on the story of the Israelites’ escape from Egypt and their crossing of the Red Sea as a powerful lesson on faith and God’s sovereignty. Mark McCool emphasizes several key themes: Ultimately, the message serves as a call for the congregation to trust in God’s promises, stand firm in their faith, and remember that God is always fighting for His people, even when the details of His plan are not yet known.
A Soggy Gospel Sermon Series at the Kalkaska Church of Christ

Naaman Healed from Leprosy

Ephraim Costilow, KCC Youth Minister, focuses on the biblical story of Naaman, a commander in the army of Aram who suffered from leprosy. Despite being a powerful and valiant soldier, he sought healing from the prophet Elisha in Israel after being advised by a captured young servant girl. The message emphasizes several key spiritual takeaways from this narrative: Conclusion: God is the only source of true healing and salvation. It calls listeners to turn to Him with repentant hearts, dip How COVID has affected us
A Soggy Gospel Sermon Series at the Kalkaska Church of Christ

The Lord who Heals from Sin

In this sermon, guest speaker Jordan Ickes explores the concept of the “soggy gospel” by examining the Biblical journey of the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. He draws a parallel between their struggle with bitter waters in the desert and the spiritual challenges believers face in their own lives. Key themes include: Ultimately, the message encourages congregants to visualize laying their burdens, sins, and sorrows at the foot of the cross, trusting in Jesus as the healer of their How COVID has affected us
A Soggy Gospel Sermon Series at the Kalkaska Church of Christ

A Drop to a River

This sermon, titled “A Drop to a River,” explores the biblical concept of eternal life through the lens of thirst and satisfaction, centered on the parable of Lazarus and the rich man found in Luke 16. Key takeaways from the message: The sermon serves as both a sobering reminder of the eternal consequences of sin and an encouraging invitation to rely on the life-giving nature of Christ’s message.
A Soggy Gospel Sermon Series at the Kalkaska Church of Christ

Flood

The sermon delivered by Dr. Sam Long was part of a series titled “A Soggy Gospel” (41:53). His message focused on the biblical account of Noah and the Flood (42:56-44:26), contrasting it with ancient Near Eastern flood myths like the Epic of Gilgamesh. Key takeaways from his sermon included:
A Soggy Gospel Sermon Series at the Kalkaska Church of Christ

Surviving Storms

Dr. Gary Johnson shares from Acts 27:13-26 on the storm Paul faced. What storms are you facing in your life? Do you know how to survive them? This message gives hope and promise for surviving and coming out victoriously on the other side.

Mission Trip Recaps

Annie Ponstein participated in a 9-month gap year program with Bridge Street Ministries (44:32), an organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that focuses on urban youth ministry (45:32). As part of this year-long experience, she and her team traveled to Guatemala for two months (48:40), where they served in the following ways: Annie described her overall experience as one rooted in intentional community living and silent servitude (47:03, 49:06). The KCC mission team to Africa worked closely with Ann and How COVID has affected us
Kalkaska Church of Christ Sermon Series - Freedom

3 Men in Chains

Key Scripture: Philemon Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: We are free in Christ Jesus, yet we are still living in a world looking for prisoners.  If we forget where our freedom comes from, the enemy may capture us. Facts: Hidden Truths: Irony: Application: Our lives are a story of recognition, repentance, and regeneration.  And sometimes we need reminded of it.
Weapons of the Enemy Sermon Series at the Kalkaska Church of Christ

Magnetize or Polarize

Big Idea: Satan’s biggest weapon against the church is division.  He knows that dividing a family of believers can be easy and an effective way to halt the spread of the Gospel. Division happens because of… Numbers 16:1-3;12-14 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 Acts 14:1-7 Manage Conflict Act like men Give God Glory Nose Grinder Encourager Task Master We are called to magnetize by magnifying Jesus.