Saints Peter and Paul Sermons

Everything seems to have been stripped away from Joseph. He's abandoned, sold into slavery, and seemingly all alone. But, the words of Genesis 39 repeatedly remind us that "The LORD was with Joseph." And why was God with Joseph? To bless him. So that through him all peoples would be blessed. The same goes for you.

We are introduced in this section to Joseph, the son of Jacob. Even though nothing in this story goes according to the plans of the people, God's ultimate plan is carried out.

In Genesis 31, Jacob flees a conflict with his uncle Laban. As he flees, he also fears a greater conflict that awaits him with his brother Esau. Between his fleeing and his fearing, he has an encounter with God and Jacob leaves that encounter with God both broken and blessed.

As Jacob flees his hometown at his mother Rebekah's direction, he finally makes it north to Laban (his uncle). There at a well, Jacob meets Rachel whom he quickly falls in love with. Jacob, who has a history of deceiving others, will soon find out that deception runs in the family as he tries to marry Rachel. Deceit. It's all around us. And we, too, are deceivers. There is only one who w...

Jacob leaves home at his mother's direction. In his wake is a broken family and a stolen birthright. What lies ahead? He doesn't know. Yet, we find out in Genesis 28, that despite his failures, God is still faithful. This was the first sermon preached by Pastor Kevin Bender at Saints Peter and Paul.

It sure seems in Genesis 27, that Isaac is "the forgotten father." Neither of his sons or his wife seem to care much about him, they just care about what he has to give them.

In Genesis 26, God reaffirms the promise that he had made to Abraham. It is Isaac's inheritance to carry on this promise that through their family all people will be blessed.

In Acts 1:8, Jesus spoke his final words, "You will be my witnesses..." Later in Acts 2:32, Peter spoke on the day of Pentecost, "This Jesus, God raised up, and of that we are all witnesses!" The disciples were eyewitnesses of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The truth of the resurrection was so real that they were willing to hold onto it and proclaim it even to the point of t...

In order to have the new life of Jesus planted in us, we need to pull out the weeds of our sin. Please excuse some of the glitches in this video. We had a few technical issues during our live feed on this day.

In this concluding chapter, Peter addresses the local leaders of the congregations reminding them to model Christ, live in humility, and ultimately stand firm against the inevitable attacks of the devil.

The end of all things is at hand. Jesus is coming back very soon. That's what we believe. That's what Christians have always believed. Are you living like it's true? Do you love like it's the last time you'll love? Do you serve like it's the final day? Are you willing to make the name of Jesus Christ known while you love and serve other people?

Are you prepared at all times to give a reason for the hope that is in you? Pastor Aaron encourages us in this sermon to consider our Christian growth like that of those who serve in the military. The military prepares in order that when they face combat they won't panic. What about us, as Christians? Are we prepared with the story of Jesus' resurrection and the living hope that gives us...

Have you tasted anything good lately? Many of us have the impression that what tastes good generally isn't good for us. However, once you start eating healthy food and leave the junk behind, you realize that what's good for you can actually taste good too! That's the truth about Jesus as well. When we "taste and see that the Lord is good" we realize that He both tastes goo...

Pay attention to how many times you say the word "hopefully." What do you mean when you say it? Generally, it seems to be a word of wishful thinking. But, did you know that in Jesus Christ, our hope is full? What would it look like for you to live "hope fully?"

The crowds welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem shouting, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD!" They desired salvation. They desired deliverance. But, did the reality of Jesus match the expectations they had about their coming king?

Jesus speaks clearly in John 14 saying, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." This world is offering people many different directions and ways to go in life. But, none of them are clear. They are confusing and misleading. The only sure way to follow is the way of Jesus.

As we all sort through the complexities and rapid changes of the Covid-19 outbreak, this message entitled Jesus is Sight opens our eyes to see Jesus clearly and to serve our neighbors boldly.

In these chapters, we watch Jesus bring water (physical and spiritual) to a physically and spiritually dehydrated woman. Jesus, the living water, provides the water of eternal life. Jesus, also, in John 6, brings living bread to the physically and spiritually hungry. Are you looking somewhere other than Jesus for sustenance to fill you up? Look no further. Jesus is what you need. Now and forever.

As we enter into the season of Lent, we open the Scriptures to the Gospel of John to fill in the blank Jesus is ........... In first sermon, based on John 1:1-5 we learn that Jesus it the Word of God. What does this mean? What affect does it have on our lives?

On this Transfiguration Sunday, Pastor Aaron shared a message about mountain climbing. What does God have to show us when we're at the top of a mountain? Is this where we're supposed to stay? Or is there more to come?