Sermons from 2022
“Why Emmanuel?” – Matthew 1:23
Main thoughts:Isaiah tells us that the Messiah will be called Emmanuel or “God with us.” The angel repeats this same name to Joseph. We know that Jesus is God in the flesh. We celebrate His advent or “coming to” this earth. Why? Why did God become a man? Why did He come as a child? To reveal God to usThroughout human history debates have raged as to what God is like. Human beings have created many false gods and many…
“The Forgiven Life” – Psalm 32:6-11
Main thoughts: After teaching us how blessed it is to have our sins forgiven, David now teaches us how we should live in light of this forgiveness. Constant Prayer Because God has forgiven our sins we have access to Him in prayer through Jesus Christ. Forgiven people cry out to God in prayer constantly. We also confess our sins immediately. There will come a time when God closes the door of mercy; however, the forgiven man runs to God so…
“The Blessing of Forgiveness” – Psalm 32:1-5
Main thoughts: Psalm 32 is a teaching psalm that teaches us about the forgiveness of sins. It is written by David and was probably sung at the Day of Atonement. Three words for sin As David tells us how blessed it is to have your sins forgiven, he uses three words for sin: Transgression – a deliberate crossing of the line, rebellion Sin – a missing of the mark, anything short of perfection Iniquity – a straying from the path,…
“Whose Approval Are You Seeking?” – Psalm 31:17-24
This week we finish the psalm by looking at David’s conclusion. Silence my enemies (17-18) David cries out to God for victory over his enemies. He asks that God would cause them to be defeated and that He would silence them. He literally wants them put on mute until the day they die. We must continue to trust God when we are slandered and attacked. Instead of trying to stop the rumors we must trust that God will silence those…
“Enemies Within and Without” – Psalm 31:9-16
Main thoughts: Last time we looked at David entrusting himself to God in the midst of his trials. This week we will be looking at verses 9-18 as David describes his current conditions. Every child of God can relate to some aspect of what David is going through. Grief (9-10) David cries out to God in the midst of his struggles. He is in trouble and distressed. Although he does not provide details a large part of David’s current trials…
“Thankfulness: The Cure for Anxiety” – Philippians 4:6-7
Main thoughts: As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, we are looking at Philippians 4:6-7. In this passage Paul shows us how to handle our worries and anxiety. Do not have anxiety over one single thing. Contrariwise in every circumstance you find yourself in by worshipful prayer and petitions with grateful language let the things you ask for be made known to God. And the way God will set all things at one within you (which is superior to every…
“Living for God’s Glory” – Psalm 30:1-12
There are two prevailing theories behind the background of Psalm 30. One is that it is a song when David dedicated his palace. The other is that this was written when David purchased the threshing floor of Auruna for the site for the temple. This is based on the Hebrew word for house also being the word for temple. Either way, the content should be read as David’s reflection on how God has brought him through turmoil to a place…
“Why the God of the Bible?” – Isaiah 41:21-42:4
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“Worthless Christianity” – Luke 14:34-35
Jesus has just finished telling the crowds of the cost of discipleship: you must love Him above everything or you cannot be His disciple. This is costly, but we must be willing to pay the price and follow Him to the end. If we only follow Him halfway, we will be mocked by men. Jesus closes His teachings by talking about salt. Salt described Salt has two uses: enhancing flavor and preserving food. Salt makes food taste better and helps…
“Singing in the Dark” – Psalm 28:1-9
We do not know anything about the background to Psalm 28, and there are no clues given within the text. It would appear that it is a song written during a trial in David’s life, most likely a trial brought about by evil men. As always, David writes a song during this dark time of his life. A cry for deliverance (v. 1-2) David begins this song with a cry for God to hear his prayer and deliver him. There…
“Faith Means Waiting” – Psalm 27:7-14
Main thoughts: David has expressed his unwavering faith in the Lord. He now prays for God to come through for him in his trials. He demonstrates with each petition what true faith looks like. Acceptance by Grace David comes before the Lord on one basis, God’s merciful and gracious character. True faith acknowledges that “No one comes to the Father but by Me.” Our only standing before God is Jesus Christ by God’s grace. True faith acknowledges this. Seeking the…
“Direction from God” – Psalm 25:4-5
As we saw last week David is in trouble. He feels as if God has abandoned him. He is out of options. Many times we find ourselves in these situations. What are we supposed to do? Where is God going? This psalm shows us the inner thoughts of a man after God’s own heart. Here it is seen so clearly. David is not asking what God would have him do. Instead, David is asking where God is going. David wants…