Salem Heights Church Sermons

New Testament scholar, author, nationally syndicated radio host, apologist, and President of Christian Thinkers Society, Jeremiah Johnston, presents the Bible's emphasis on "shalom" - restorative peace and wholeness. Giving careful thought to this topic is of great value because God's shalom can cut through any anxiety and penetrate every aspect of life. Speaker: Jeremiah Johnston Series: God's He...

How do we engage a culture that is hostile, or at least indifferent, toward the gospel? The Apostle Paul presents some wise and practical steps in 1 Thessalonians chapter 2. Speaker: Pastor Justin Greene Series: God's Heart. Our City. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13 Date: June 19, 2022 Sermon Notes: https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60db5b4a83483f78669ea20e/62acfab068681c544379978b_20220619%20-%20...

God puts a desire for meaning and purpose in the hearts of all His children. What would life look like if we allowed Christ and the gospel to power our pursuit of meaning and purpose? Speaker: Pastor Justin Greene Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 Series: God's Heart. Our City. Date: June 12, 2022 Sermon Notes: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60d...

Psalm 1 is well known for its beautiful description of spiritual growth. As we study this Psalm, we'll see three keys for developing strong spiritual roots and deep relationship with God. Speaker: Pastor Pete Potloff Scripture: Psalm 1 Series: Special Focus Date: June 5, 2022 Sermon Notes: https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60db5b4a83483f78669ea20e/629a6d525508650b39935e9c_20220605%20-%20congregation...

Our pastors answer three common questions about biblical counseling while explaining how we can be more like Christ by ministering to those who are suffering around us. Speaker: Pastor Justin Greene and Pastor Pete Potloff Series: Missions Focus 2022 Date: May 29, 2022 Sermon Notes: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60db5b4a83483f78669ea20e/62979bd...

We have an opportunity to hear what God is doing through the ministries of Be Bold Street Ministries and The Most Excellent Way International. Speaker: Pastor Justin Greene Series: Missions Focus 2022 Date: May 22, 2022

Through a difficult and seemingly hopeless situation, God revealed Himself to Hagar and strengthened her faith in Him. Looking at the record of these events in Genesis 16, we see three truths to hang onto when we find ourselves in hard circumstances. Speaker: Pastor Justin Greene Scripture: Genesis 16 Series: Missions Focus 2022 Date: May 15, 2022 Sermon Notes: https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60db...

Shaun Groves of Compassion International challenges us, through Scripture and stories from around the globe, to serve others and share the love of Christ. Speaker: Shaun Groves, Compassion International Scripture: Various Scriptures Series: Missions Focus 2022 Date: May 8, 2022

As we kickoff our mini-series on missions, we'll take a look at two marks of maturing faith and how they impact our view of missions. Speaker: Pete Potloff Scripture: Romans 11:33-12:2 Series: Missions Focus 2022 Date: May 1, 2022 Sermon Notes: https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60db5b4a83483f78669ea20e/626c38ffa82a85566b5a78b8_20220501-congregation%20notes.pdf

Discipleship is a growing and dynamic relationship with Christ that begins at the moment of salvation. However, believers may find themselves stuck in it's early stages. Using Christ's interactions with His disciples as a model, we see four major milestones in the discipleship journey. Speaker: Tim Saffeels Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 Series: Special Focus Date: April 24, 2022 Sermon Notes: https:...

John 3:16 is a verse many Christians know by heart. During this Easter season, we take a moment to reflect on this well-known while deeply profound passage of Scripture. In one short verse we are reminded of our problem with sin, God's provision of a Redeemer, and the great promise for those who believe in Him. Speaker: Pastor Pete Potloff Scripture: John 3:16 Series: Easter 2022 Date: April 10, 2...

As a result of sin that started with the first husband and wife in history, every marriage comes with challenges. So how can two sinful people ever make marriage work? With God, there is hope and help for couples in any stage and circumstance. Speaker: Pastor Justin Greene & Pastor Pete Potloff Scripture: Genesis 3 Series: A Marriage that Works Date: April 3, 2022 Sermon Notes: https://uploads-ssl...

2 Samuel chapter 11 gives a sobering account of David and Bathsheba's affair. As in all things, this story of temptation, trial and failure is not beyond God's power to redeem, restore and bring about His glory in the midst of a mess. Speaker: Pastor Justin Greene Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27 Series: A Marriage that Works Date: March 27, 2022 Sermon Notes: https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60db5b4a83...

Relationships can be difficult and messy. Thankfully, God, through His Word, gives us guidance for navigating these challenges. Pastor Pete Potloff presents four facts from James chapter four about relational conflict. Speaker: Pastor Pete Potloff Series: A Marriage that Works Scripture: James 4:1-10 Date: March 20, 2021 Sermon Notes: https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60db5b4a83483f78669ea20e/6234d9...

Expectations and desires on their own typically lead to the "fruit of the flesh" described in Galatians 5. But when our expectations and desires are brought under the Lord's authority and command, we find the fruit of the Spirit and the help we need to face every relational challenge. Speaker: Pastor Pete Potloff Series: A Marriage that Works Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26 Date: March 13, 2021 Sermo...

Special speaker, Lee Lewis, teaches from Ephesians chapter 5 on the "mystery of marriage." Speaker: Lee Lewis Series: A Marriage that Works Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33 Date: March 6, 2022 Sermon Notes: https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60db5b4a83483f78669ea20e/62225b9e03222c3a4247991d_20220306%20-%20Lee%20Lewis.pdf

Psalm 78 tells of the importance of the past and its role in shaping the present and future. As believers we are commissioned with the important task of teaching the next generation, namely, our own children, the wondrous things the Lord has done so that they might put their confidence in Him. Speaker: Pastor Pete Potloff Series: Special Focus Scripture: Psalm 78:1-11 Date: February 20, 2022 Sermo...

What can we conclude from the book of Daniel after studying its series of strange visions and startling prophecies? That God offers peace and hope even in the midst of unsettling times. Speaker: Pastor Justin Greene Series: Daniel Scripture: Daniel 12 Date: February 13, 2022 Sermon Notes: https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60db5b4a83483f78669ea20e/6206b6f82cd21c1fe8f67aac_20220213%20-%20Congregation%...

An introduction to our upcoming marriage conference and mini-sermon series on marriage. In this sermon, Pastor Justin Greene distills four truths from Scripture about marriage. Speaker: Pastor Justin Greene Series: A Marriage that Works Scripture: Various Scriptures Date: February 27, 2022 Sermon Notes: https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60db5b4a83483f78669ea20e/621915a1af60293715904473_20220227%20-%...

Daniel has another prophetic vision and is given divine insight into major world events. Daniel's vision was an answer to prayer and revealed God's heart for the humble prophet. Speaker: Pastor Pete Potloff Series: Daniel Scripture: Daniel 10-11 Date: February 6, 2022 Sermon Notes: https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60db5b4a83483f78669ea20e/61fd7c8cef11ab12cf178d4b_20220206%20-%20Congregation%20Notes...

Speaker: Pastor Justin Greene Series: Special Focus Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Date: January 30, 2022, 9:00 AM Sermon Notes: https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60db5b4a83483f78669ea20e/61f4275991d37f170669fd67_20220130%20-%20congregation%20notes.pdf

Understanding prophecy rightly has the ability to confirm our faith, reassuring us of God's promises and our hope in Him. Speaker: Pastor Justin Greene Series: Daniel: A Man for Our Times Scripture: Daniel 9 Date: January 23, 2022 Sermon Notes: https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60db5b4a83483f78669ea20e/61eb011b640ee8787e4c3f7e_20220123%20-%20Congregation%20Notes.pdf

In Daniel chapter 8, Daniel has another troubling vision. Portions of this prophecy have been fulfilled with great accuracy, signaling the reality and weight of the parts that are yet to come. Speaker: Pastor Pete Potloff Series: Daniel: A Man for Our Times Scripture: Daniel 8 Date: January 16, 2022 Sermon Notes: https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60db5b4a83483f78669ea20e/61e1f18d81523fc2a8e55388_202...

Speaker: Pastor Justin Greene Series: Daniel: A Man for Our Times Scripture: Daniel 7 Date: January 9, 2022 Sermon Notes: https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60db5b4a83483f78669ea20e/61d87097addf651d4d4dbbf1_20220109%20-%20God%27s%20Answer%20for%20an%20Arrogant%20Leader%20-%20Congregation%20Notes.pdf

The way believers worship, witness and walk in their faith can have a profound impact on how the world around receives the gospel. Speaker: Tim Saffeels Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16 Date: January 2, 2022 Sermon Notes: https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60db5b4a83483f78669ea20e/61ce1028f0cbc7375ef414e9_20220102%20-%20Special%20Focus%20-%20How%20to%20Make%20the%20World%20Stop%20and%20Notice%20-%20Congreg...