Christ Community Church of Magnolia Sermons

“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” What does this look like practically? Is there any certainty we can have in leading families after God in a world so opposed to Him? Thereʼs instruction and encouragement in this for us today as we look to the book of Deuteronomy.

Fake news and half-truths abounds in our world today. So, who do I listen to? What source do I trust? How does it make a difference in my life under the sun? We come to the final words of the wise Preacher of Ecclesiastes who reminds us who to listen to, where real truth comes from, and what we must do with it. Come, letʼs learn from Godʼs word this morning!

“Youʼre getting older.” For the young, thatʼs usually an exciting reality! But for the rest of us, we donʼt want to hear it. We fight it, deny it, and ignore it. Well, how might a more honest & Biblical outlook on aging help the young & old live more wisely & make the best use of our time under the sun? Come, letʼs learn from the wisdom of Godʼs word this morning!

Know anyone whose life is marked by foolish decisions? Made any foolish decisions yourself? Solomon has been talking a lot about how to live wisely. Today, the wise sage paints us word pictures of foolishness to help us avoid these ditches in our own lives. Come, letʼs learn from the wisdom of Godʼs word this morning!

The grace of God is the foundation of the gospel. Today, as we approach Reformation Day (October 31), we will examine how the reformation restored the primacy of Godʼs grace.

Death is a subject we donʼt talk about much these days. We talk around it, ignore it, and pretend itʼs not there. But, the certainty of death can move us to the source of life and empower a well-lived life. Come, letʼs learn how to truly live by looking squarely at the certain reality of death.

How do I relate to authority in a God-honoring way? How do I wisely lead those under my care without taking advantage of them? What do I do with the perceived inequities I see in this world? Where does God show up in all of this? Letʼs put to work Godʼs wisdom from His Word this morning!

Without wisdom, we can make a real mess of our lives. What is wisdom? Where is it found? What’s the root reason it seems so elusive to find and practice? How can I put it to work in my life? Let’s go to the Source of all wisdom and learn how to put true wisdom to work in our lives today!

How should I think and feel about the hard times I go through? How about the good times? Which one grows me more? Solomon experienced the ups and downs of living “life under the Sun” as well. How do we make sense of it all? Letʼs open Godʼs word & glean His wisdom for living this morning.

In the pursuit of meaning and purpose, can being religious or wealthy provide what the soul truly needs? Solomon shows us the dangers of trusting in moral behavior or monetary blessings instead of looking toward the One who can ultimately satisfy us.

Today, we consider the preacherʼs wisdom against a rugged individualism that marks and erodes work, relationships, and places of power. The fact is, by Godʼs design, we need others way more than we think we do. Come, letʼs open Godʼs word and be reminded of our need for Godʼs good graces in our lives.

Weʼve all uttered these words at some point or another. We believe God is in charge and yet some things we observe are head-scratchers. Why the terrorist attacks of 9/11? Why the Hitlerʼs, Stalinʼs, Pol Pots of the world? Why is there so much corruption in places of power? Our hearts rightly cry out for justice yet we donʼt want justice visiting us. Ecclesiastes 4 presses into these challenges of...

The world is always on shifting social, moral, and religious grounds. So, as Christians who believe in unshifting truths, how do we find common ground with an ever-changing (and often strange) new world? What should our gospel witness look like today in cancel culture? Much to learn and apply today from Paulʼs experience in Athens long ago.

Time is a precious commodity. We all have the same amount of it. So, we tend to think of it as something we control. Do you really control the times and seasons of your life? Letʼs open our Bibles and see what a God-shaped view of time & eternity looks like for our lives.

Thatʼs a big question. Solomon lived our “American Dream” in ways we can only imagine. Whatʼs his final take on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness under the sun? Was it enough to satisfy his soul? Is it enough for us? Letʼs open Godʼs word this morning and see.

How do we find meaning in life in light of the seemingly empty nature of everything? Thatʼs the hard question Ecclesiastes honestly asks and ultimately answers. Come, letʼs learn from Godʼs Word this morning!

God has given the Church a great gift by giving us each other. Friendship and love for each other are the distinctive marks of Christians. There is great freedom available when we serve one another and serve God together.

The work of making disciples is not reserved for missionaries, we are all called to participate in it. Paul shows us some ways that we, the everyday church members, should be engaging in this work as well.

The family is where mission starts, and Godʼs plan for filling the world with His glory is through the family.

Christ reigns in Heaven and will return one day. What does it mean to be subject to Him here and now? How do we live in this world and prepare ourselves for the coming Kingdom of God? In Colossians 3, Paul explains to us how subjects to Christ live in light of the Kingdom of Heaven.

It's one thing to reject lies that we may hear from the world, but what happens when the lies come from within our culture or our own tendency to self-righteousness? We are reminded in all things that we are to follow Christ and find our hope in Him.

The lies and deceitfulness of this world want to disrupt our faith, but we are reminded that Christ has not only triumphed over them but also empowers us to do the same.

Having established the supremacy of Christ, we now look at the ministry and mission of Paul toward the Colossians, and what his motivation and goal was for them. In both, we see truth about our own mission and where we should ultimately find our hope.

There is great confusion over this question, yet it is thee most important question to ever be asked. In our text today, Paul answers this, leaving no doubt to who Jesus is and what that means for us.

Colossians 1:9-14