Sermons on Christ (Page 4)
The Lord & His Anointed
In his introduction to the series on the psalms several weeks ago, Pastor Matt reminded us that the theme of all the psalms is Jesus Christ himself. But beyond this general theme, some psalms provide us with specific prophecies about the coming Messiah. We know they are about Messiah because either Jesus quotes them about himself or other New Testament writers quote them…
A Hopeful Hosanna
We are so glad that you are worshiping with us today. This week is a special time of preparation. As we look forward to celebrating the resurrection of Christ, it’s essential that we understand who and what we are celebrating. Roughly two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem in what we know as the triumphal entry. The crowds cheered Him, the…
Putting Our Sin to Death
There is good news and bad news this week. The good news is that the passage that we are studying is fairly easy to understand. The language is clear, the words are recognizable, and the flow of thought is very consistent. The bad news is that there is no mistaking what this passage says about sin, and about our involvement in that sin. This week, we look at “Putting Sin…
Putting Our Theology into Practice
What does it mean to worship, and what are the ways that we are called to worship? Perhaps most of us hear the word and immediately think of the songs that we sing on a Sunday morning. And that certainly is one aspect of our worship. But really, to worship is to recognize the honor, merit, or value of something. When we worship, we recognize and respond to the greatness…
The Folly of Man-Made Religion: Part 2
We are moving through the heart of the book of Colossians. The foundation has been laid, and Paul has made it clear that in Jesus Christ believers have everything that they need. Now, as we move through chapter 2, he begins to address the dangerous false teaching that was creeping into the church in Colossae. What are some of the characteristics of that false teaching?…
Transformed from Death to Life
(Click “SAVE” above to download the sermon and notes.) In a week where we set aside time to be thankful, we want you to know that we are thankful for YOU! If you are a visitor, thank you for making time to worship with us. If you have any questions about who we are or what we do here, then we would love to connect with you. If you are a regular attendee or…
Transformed from Blindness to Sight
(Click “SAVE” above to download the sermon and notes.) The past week or so has been a difficult time for many of us. We have seen tragedy and terror strike close to home. We have seen fires and all of the uncertainty that comes with natural disaster. And yet, as we saw last week, we are called to be a people who are faithful rather than fearful. That kind of…
Transformed from Fearful to Faithful
(Click “SAVE” above to download the sermon and notes.) There are times when even the strongest of us become fearful. The fear might come because of outside circumstances; uncertainty at work, political unrest, or upheaval in our relationships. But fear might come in silently and internally as well; the fear of the unknown, the nagging of insecurity, or the…
Transformed from Hunger to Satisfied
Click “SAVE” above to download sermon and notes. Every person is working for something, looking for something, or hoping for something to satisfy their strongest desires. Jesus tests and challenges every desire and each method we undertake to find satisfaction. He wants us to choose Him because anything less just won’t satisfy. This Sunday we study the…
Transformed from Bondage to Freedom
Click “SAVE” to download the sermon and notes. Today we will see how Jesus never shied away from interacting with the hurt, sick, or troubled. Unlike other teachers of his day, he made it a point to share the love of God with the “unlovable” in order to display the transforming power he offers all people. The power to transform people out of their…
Transformed from Dread to Joy
(Please click “SAVE” above to download the sermon and notes.) Last week, Patrick taught us about the miracle of water to wine. Seeing wine created at a wedding is exciting, but we don’t spend most of our lives at celebrations. We live in a world that drags us down with daily cares. That’s why today’s message is so important. The father has the same cares that…
From Darkness to Light
(Please click “SAVE” above to download the sermon and notes.) Today Pastor Patrick will kick off the Transformed series by diving into the book of John. He will unpack for us what it means to move from darkness to light. The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned… Isaiah 9:2