Adrian Christian Church Sermons

“Rocky Ground” DIRT Matthew 13:3-9 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. (4) As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. (5) Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. (6) But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they wi...

“The Path” DIRT Matthew 13:1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. (2) Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. Matthew 13:3 Then he told them many things in parables. ` Matthew 13:10 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” Matthew 13:11 He replied, “Beca...

“Offer Children’s Ministry” WHY WE DO IT  Matthew 18:1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”    1. THE VALUE OF CHILDREN  Matthew 18:2-6 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. (3) And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heave...

“Practice Baptism” WHY WE DO IT  1 Peter 3:18-22 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. (19) After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits – (20) to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark wa...

“Listen to Preaching” WHY WE DO IT 2 Timothy 4:1-2 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: (2) Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. 1. PREACHING IS NOT OPTIONAL 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scriptu...

“Collect an Offering” WHY WE DO IT 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. (2) In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. (3) For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, (...

“Take Communion” WHY WE DO IT 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? (17) Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all share the one loaf. 1. FELLOWSHIP WITH CHRIST 1 Corinthians 11:25 In the same way, after supper he too...

“Pray Together” WHY WE DO IT Acts 1:12-13 Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city. (13) When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James...

“Sing Together” WHY WE DO IT Psalm 66:1-4 Shout for joy to God, all the earth! (2) Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious. (3) Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you. (4) All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you, they sing the praises of your name.” 1. BELIEVERS SING AND SHOUT TO GOD Psalm 66:1-2 Shout for jo...

“I Feel Unloved” LORD, Help Me 1 John 4:7-12 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. (8) Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. (9) This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. (10) This is love: not that we loved God, but th...

Sermon Title: “I’m Angry Right Now” Sermon Series: LORD, Help Me James 1:19-21 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, (20) because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. (21) Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you...

Sermon Title: “I’m Ready to End it All” Sermon Series: LORD, Help Me Matthew 27:3-5 When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders. (4) “I have sinned,” he said, “for I have betrayed innocent blood.” “What is that to us?” they replied. “That’s your responsibility.” (5) So Judas...

Sermon Title: “I’m Addicted” Sermon Series: LORD, Help Me Deuteronomy 17:17 (a) He must not take many wives, or his heart will be led astray. 2 Samuel 5:13 After he left Hebron, David took more concubines and wives in Jerusalem, and more sons and daughters were born to him. 2 Samuel 12:7-9 Then Nathan said to David, “You are the man! This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you...

“I’m Lonely” LORD, Help Me 1. WITH NON-CHRISTIANS, SHARE JESUS WITH THEM. Romans 16:5 (b) Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 2. BEFRIEND ANY CHRISTIAN. Romans 16:9 Greet Urbanus, our co-worker in Christ, and my dear friend Stachys. 3. SEEK WAYS TO CONNECT IN JESUS R...

Sermon Title: “I’m Struggling” Sermon Series: LORD, Help Me John 16:33: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. 1. TROUBLES IN THIS WORLD 1 Peter 4:12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ord...

Sermon Title: “I’m Afraid of Death” Sermon Series: LORD, Help Me Hebrews 2:14-15 Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death - that is, the devil -(15) and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. 1. WE WERE HELD IN SLAVERY BY THE FEAR OF DEATH. Hebrews...

Sermon Title: “The Work of the Son” Sermon Series: GETTING TO KNOW GOD BETTER 1. A PROPHETIC PARABLE Luke 20:9-19 He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers, and went away for a long time. (10) At harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants so they could give him some of the fruit from the vineyard. But the tenants beat him and sent him away...

Sermon Title: “Accountable to the Master” Sermon Series: GETTING TO KNOW GOD BETTER Luke 19:11 While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. Luke 19:12-27 He said: “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to return. (13) So...

Sermon Series: "Getting to Know God Better" Sermon Title: "Attitude is Everything"

Sermon Series: "Getting To Know God Better" Sermon Title: "Eternal Questions"

Sermon Series: "Getting to Know God Better" Sermon Title: "The Great Banquet"

Sermon Series: "Getting to Know God Better" Sermon Title: "Answered Prayer"

Sermon Series: "Getting to Know God Better" Sermon Title: "Being Forgiven Much"

Sermon Series: "Getting to Know God Better" Sermon Title: “Something New is Happening”

Sermon Series: This Is My Year Sermon Title: Don't Give Up Yet