Doxa Church Sermons

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Text: Acts 2:22-41 Big Idea: The gospel is the announcement of what God has done to save sinners through Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and ascension.  Who is this Jesus?   1. He is the Christ who was crucified (vv. 22-23) 2. He is the Christ who was raised (vv. 24-32) 3. He is the Christ whom heaven has enthroned (vv. 33-36)  4. He is the Christ to whom you must...

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Text: Acts 2:14-21   Big Idea: Pentecost is proof the promised age of salvation has arrived and assures all who call on the name of the risen, reigning Jesus shall be saved.  To be truly Pentecostal:    1. Let erroneous opinions be addressed (vv. 14-15)  2. Let Scripture interpret Pentecost (vv. 16-20) 3. Let Pentecost provide you assurance of salvation (v. 21)      

Preacher: Tyler Masters Text: Acts 2:1-13 Big Idea: The Father fulfills his kingdom promises in the Son through the Holy Spirit. 1. The Gift and the Promises of God (vv. 1-4) 2. The Gathering of the People of God (vv. 5-6, 9-11a) 3. The Glory and the Praise of God (vv. 7-8, 11b-13)

Preacher: Dave Harvey Text: John 12:37-43 We chase what we love. We are pursuers. We go after things we value. “He will render to each one according to his works: to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness…there will be wrath and fury (Rom 2: 6-8)....

Passage: Acts 1:12-26 Big Idea: Jesus is accomplishing His purposes, therefore, we can confidently wait on Him knowing that nothing can thwart His plan. 1. The Commitment to Prayer (vv. 12-14) 2. The Continuity of Scripture (vv. 15-20) 3. The Completion of the Twelve (vv. 21-23) 4. The Confidence in Christ (vv. 24-26)

Text: Acts 1:1-11 Big Idea: The conclusion of Christ’s earthly ministry marks the inauguration of His heavenly ministry.   4-fold preparation for our part in the continued work of Christ from heaven: 1. Certainty from a proven faith (vv. 1-3a)    2. Confidence from preparation and promised power (vv. 3b-5) 3. Clarity from the Lord’s commission (vv. 6-8) 4. Confirmation from the Lord’s ascension (v...

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Big Idea: Acts is the account of the risen, reigning Christ advancing God’s kingdom and building His church through His Spirit-empowered witnesses to the gospel from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.     Acts architecture is laid in Acts 1:8:  The gospel blessings flow to and through Jerusalem (Acts 1-7) The gospel goes to the fringes, expands into Judea and Samaria...

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Text: Ephesians 5:31-32 Big Idea: Marriage was designed to display the covenantal love between Christ and His Church.  1. See your marriage by the mystery 2. Gauge your marriage by the mystery  3. Model your marriage after the mystery 

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Text: Romans 5:1-5 Big Idea: Through Christ, God is able to make suffering serve our marriages.  1. Suffering serves to strengthen your marriage (v. 3)  2. Suffering serves to sharpen your marriage (v. 4a) 3. Suffering serves to sweeten your marriage (vv. 4b-5)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13, Selected Scriptures Big Idea: God is able, by His grace, to turn marriage destruction into marriage resurrection.  The grace of lament- don't deny the devastation, lament over it The grace of repentance- don’t excuse your sin, repent of it First take the log out Take a good look Catch the damage caused Take responsibility  Make amend...

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Text: Matthew 19:3-9 Big Idea: God’s design for marriage is the foundation for understanding divorce and remarriage.  A biblical butchering (v. 3) A creational defense (vv. 4-6)  A permissible exception (vv. 7-9)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Text: Ephesians 4:29 Big Idea: The transformation of our hearts must reach to our speech. 1. Stop the rot (v. 29a) 2. Reply with what edifies (v. 29b) Rules of engagement (10 commandments): Speak not in emotion Angrier one prays first Commit to believing the best Stay away from motives of the heart Fight as one - battle isn’t against each other Stay close - grace touch...

Preacher: Mike Fraga Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8 Big Idea: Endurance in a Christian Marriage is the bridge between doing God's will and receiving His reward 1. Endurance requires love to be a priority 2. Endurance requires love to be sincere 3. Endurance requires love to be blind

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Text: Song of Solomon 2:15 Big Idea: Healthy marriages guard what God is growing. 1. Cultivate a preventative approach  2. Catch things when they’re small  3. Consider that today’s foxes spoil tomorrow’s fruit

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Text: Ephesians 5:25-32 Big Idea: God designed marriage for the mutual pursuit of conformity to Jesus Christ.  1. Grace is at the base of your growth in holiness (vv. 25-27) 2. Issues are opportunities for growth in holiness (vv. 28-30) 3. The gospel is your vantage point for growth in holiness (vv. 31-32) 

Preacher: Tyler Masters Passage: 1 Peter 3:1-7 Big Idea: How we respond to our spouse reveals our relationship with God and the condition of our own heart. Main Points: 1. Reflecting the Cross (vv.1-2) 2. Resting in Christ (vv.3-6) 3. Responding with Compassion (v.7)

Preacher: Chris Ritter Text: Psalm 115:1-8 Big Idea: Root out idolatry in your heart before it wreaks havoc on your marriage An idol is anything you look to in order to gain significance, security, or satisfaction instead of the living God Developing a biblical understanding of heart idolatry The presence of heart idolatry for the Christian 5 common types of idols in marriage (please have each of...

The Calling of a Wife   Big Idea: A wife is called to image the Church as she nurtures unity, wisdom, fruitfulness, and faithfulness. 1. United in Mission (Gen. 1:27-28) 2. Unique in Position (Gen. 2:15-18) 3. Ultimate Fruition (Eph. 5:32)

Text: Ephesians 5:22-33  Big Idea: The husband’s calling is to image the love of Christ for His bride through sacrificially leading, protecting, and providing.       1. The indicative of husbanding- you ARE head! (v.5:23)  2. The imperative of husbanding- LOVE your wife! (vv.5:25-30)   What kind of love?  1) As Christ loved you  2) As you love yourself  -Caring Provider -Tender Protector

Text: Gen 2:18-25 Big Idea: The secret to the strongest marriage possible is one built upon God’s design, nurtured and formed through a foundational commitment to a best friendship.   1. The need for friendship (v. 18)   2. The provision of a uniquely fitted friend (vv. 19-23) 3. The priority of best friendship (vv. 24-25) 

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Scripture: Mark 10:6-9 Big Idea: Marriage is a God-instituted, God-witnessed covenant relationship between one and one man for a lifetime patterned after the gospel to the glory of God.  Marriage is a covenant instituted by God   Marriage is a covenant witnessed by God  Marriage is a covenant patterned after Christ and the church

Preacher: Tyler Masters Text: Genesis 1:26-27 Big Idea: Understanding our identity as image bearers of God is essential in becoming suitable for marriage. 1. The Reflection of God 2. The Ruin of Sin 3. The Restoration in Christ 

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Text: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, Selected Scriptures Big Idea: Scripture gives us a framework for a “no vacancy” thought life.  Remember what sin has done    Recognize what God must do   Repent  Be renewed in your mind  Replace old thoughts with God’s truth   Rest in God’s thoughts of you 

What is valuable to you? Relationships are the most valuable thing on earth.  Message to the Ephesians 1. From Death to Life by God’s Grace (2:1-10) 2. No Longer Strangers, but Fellow Citizens (vv. 11-22) 3. The Mystery of Christ is the Gospel for the Gentiles (vv. 1-13) Five Purposes 1. God saves to show His grace (v. 7) 2. God saves to show our powerlessness (v. 9) 3. God saves us to good works...

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Big Idea: What reminder do I need from God's word before going into this series?  1. Expect God will speak to you 2. Expect Scripture will profit you...because it will:  a. Teach what is right and true      b. Convict of sin and expose errors  c. Straighten what’s bent and broken  d. Form you in the good and the godly  2. Expect God will pe...