Sermon Archives
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“To Life!”
Sometimes, even in a church structure there remains a contrasting hint of the Life that dwells within it. He is Risen! He is Risen indeed!
“The Best Friday”
If we are to be like Christ, then we should join Him— in giving our best. This isn't just Good Friday, it's "Best Friday".
“To Be Like Christ: Forgiving the Betrayal”
Some 3,000 years ago, the Psalm-writer recorded that he was betrayed by a fellow worshiper. Such is the commonality of this experience that we all need to practice forgiveness.
“To Be Like Christ: Called and Willing”
As we continue exploring how we might better resemble Jesus, we come to the important and challenging issue of God's calling upon our lives. Shall we respond like the old Jonah, or the new?
“To Be Like Christ: Willing to Suffer”
The early Church embraced the possibility of meaningful suffering far better than the contemporary Church. For us in North America, it is time we took an honest look at "Adversity Gospel".
“To Be Like Christ: Get Narrow”
In this third installment of some "tough stuff" for Lent, we discover that Jesus not only speaks of Himself as a narrow gate, but also as the narrow way. It is helpful for contemporary and mature believers to perceive how this narrowness is actually appropriate.
“To Be Like Christ: Crucified in Public”
In this second installment of a Lenten series on Christ's example, we expose the necessity of Christian public testimony, and the challenges that, for disciples, will naturally accompany it.
“To Be Like Christ: in Redemptive Exchange”
In this first part of a four-part series, we're exploring aspects of Christ's character that mature followers of Him are intended to replicate. This edition has to do with the Redeemed exemplifying redemption in other ways.
“Tales of Repentance”
Repentance often doesn't come without dissonance, and there's very little dissonance without moral confrontation— as the Bible suggests.
“Not All Kisses Are Sweet”
Today, we explore one of the more honest kisses in all of Scripture, and some of the more dishonest kisses, as well.
“The Abraham Test”
For the sake of an orderly existence and realistic family life, all Christian parents must pass this test.
“Spiritual NIMBY”
In Nazareth, in the Gerasene district, and even in Antioch of Pisidia, Jesus and His disciples face the challenging prospect of people who don't want them around, in their backyard.