Sermons from April 2020
Newsies
Sermon Scripture: Romans 1:1-17 Sermon Big Idea: We, like Paul, have a purpose, passion, and path we are called to take. And it all leads to grace. Paul – Acts 7:58, 8:3, 9:1-6 Rome – don’t know who started it. Letter probably 56-57 AD. Heart of the beast Our purpose is to abide by God’s calling (v. 1) Servant – John 13:14-15 Apostle – sent one – Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8 Set apart – 2 Cor. 3:2 Our passion is How COVID has affected us
The Fearful Seafarers
Today’s Scripture: Mark 4, Jonah 1, Joshua 24 Big Idea: Fear God. He holds everything else we are afraid of in his hands. A cultivated heart is ready to receive God’s Word and increase in faith. A hidden faith is extinguished. A faith displayed will increase in impact. In a healthy environment, faith grows. Luke 17 – The kingdom of God is within you Faith may start small, but when properly placed, it grows to great significance. When we have How COVID has affected us
A Higher Love
Sermon Scripture: Romans 5:1-10 Sermon Big Idea: An even higher love than a son’s death is the Son’s life. When hardships come we discover faith (v, 1) John 20:8 – John saw and believed When hardships come we discover hope (v. 2-5) John 18 – Peter denies Jesus John 21 – Peter is welcomed back and charged by Jesus Acts 2,3 – Peter boldly preaches the Gospel When hardships come we discover love (v. 6-8) Luke 23:39-43 – The thief How COVID has affected us
The Real Trophy
Job repents by humbling himself before God – Job 42:1-6 If my people will…2 Chronicles 7:11-14 Peter in the Temple. Acts 3:19 Job’s friends are called to repent by God – Job 42:7-9 God gives repentance instruction The size of the sacrifice tells us how upset God was Job is allowed to intercede for his friends/enemies Reconciliation? – Matthew 5:44, Proverbs 25:21-22 Prayers of the righteous – James 5:16 Job is restored with blessings from God – Job 42:10-11 The How COVID has affected us