Ashland Grace Church Sermons

"The Prince of Peace" Luke 2:8-20 "Peace on earth... God and sinners reconciled!" Do you know this peace? Are you living out this peace? The presence of peace The purpose of peace The promise of peace "Far as the curse is found"

"The Fear-Conquering Child" Matthew 1:18-25 Introducing: Joseph God For Us God With Us Will you trust Him?

"Overlooked by the World, Favored by God" Luke 1:26-38 1. Good news for the overlooked 2. Good news for the waiting 3. Good news for the helpless How should we respond?

"When Faith Feels Impossible" Luke 1:5-25 Introducing: Zechariah and Elizabeth 1. You can trust God to work in the darkness 2. You can trust God to work in your disappointments 3. You can trust God to work in your distress Will you trust Him?

"God With Us" Exodus 40 The main point of Exodus The climax: God enters in! The cliffhanger: Moses can't enter in! The conclusion: We can enter in through Jesus! Takeaways: 1. Heralds 2. Holy 3. Happy 4. Hopeful

"A Gracious God and His Generous People" Exodus 35-39 Main Point: In response to God's kindness, God's people gladly and eagerly obey Him 1. God's kindness is worth repeating! 2. Obedience is our proper response to God! 3. We should be gladly generous!

“Defining the Relationship” Exodus 34:10-35 …The mountaintop proclamation! 1. “Behold, I am making a covenant.” (vs. 10a) …A defining commitment! 2. “Behold…the awesome thing I will do with you.” (vs. 10b) …a defining purpose! Numbers 6:24-26 Hebrews 13:20-21

“Who is the LORD?” Exodus 34:1-9 “The LORD, the LORD…” –His love is sympathetic. –His love forgives sin. —His love is steadfast. Lamentations 3:21-24, Romans 8:31-39 Your response… – Fear the LORD. Psalm 147:10-11 –Turn from your sins. John 3:16 –Seek the LORD. Hebrews 11:6, Psalm 90:14-15, Ephesians 3:14-21

"The Presence of God" Exodus 33:1-23 1. God's presence is what we need most 2. God's presence is assured because of Jesus 3. God's presence makes us special 4. God's presence gives us rest 5. God's presence is the greatest joy of all

"The Golden Calf" Exodus 32:1-35 Behold, a Cow: The futility of idolatry Behold, a Mediator: The need for intercession Behold, your God: How then should we live? 1. Trust wholly in Jesus 2. Don't desire evil 3. Remember your faithful Savior

"A God-Honoring Life" Exodus 30-31 1. God-honoring worship 2. God-honoring work 3. God-honoring rest

"For Glory and For Beauty" Exodus 28:1-29:46 Our High Priest represents us Our High Priest guides us Our High Priest makes us holy

"The Gospel According to the Tabernacle" Exodus 25:1 - 27:21 Our Greatest Need God's Merciful Response The Joy of God With Us Our Response to God's Gracious Presence

"Seeing God" Exodus 24:1-18 The Pattern of Worship The Response of Worship The Foundation of Worship The Goal of Worship

"Lessons for the Journey" Exodus 23:20-33 God will finish what He started God's timing is always right Our obedience is not optional Our obedience is good for us

'The God of Justice" Exodus 20:22-23:19 Timely Truths for Israel: 1. Justice for slaves 2. Justice for the innocent 3. Justice for the vulnerable Timeless Truths for Us: 1. True worship begins and ends with rightly honoring God 2. True justice is a commitment to truth, compassion, and fairness 3. True Christians must be quick to remember

"Two Types of Fear" Exodus 20:18-21 Our need for grace Our need for worship Our need for obedience Our need for a Mediator

"True Contentment" Exodus 20:17 What does it mean to covet? What makes this commandment unique? What is the opposite of coveting? Six truths in learning contentment: 1. Possessions are not ultimate 2. Possessions are not ultimately satisfying 3. Possessions are not eternal 4. God is always with you 5. God will give you what you need 6. God is enough

"A Faithful Witness" Exodus 20:16 Lies harm life... Are you bearing false witness? The Truth gives life... Are you bearing true witness?

"A Tale of Two Thieves"  Exodus 20:15 Examine the extent of stealing in your life Eradicate the greed from your heart Embrace the abundant life in Christ

"Pure in Heart" Exodus 20:14 Celebrate your spouse Conquer your lust Cherish your Savior

"A Culture of Life" Exodus 20:13 We must value life, not take it We must seek a culture of life, not a culture of death We must love others, not hate them

"Honor Your Father and Mother" Exodus 20:12 Why is the commandment given? How are we called to obey the commandment? You can honor your parents by respecting them You can honor your parents by obeying them You can honor your parents by thanking them You can honor your parents by supporting them Who does the commandment call us to honor?

"Sabbath Rest" Genesis 20:8-11 The Sabbath is fulfilled in Christ: We can rest from our works and trust in God! We all need to set apart time for worship We all need to set apart time for rest

"What's in a Name?" Exodus 20:7 Three things to avoid: 1. Don't use God's name lightly 2. Don't us God's name for your own agenda 3. Don't use God's name to promote falsehood Three things to embrace: 1. Revere God's name 2. Call upon God's name 3. Share God's name