Ashland Grace Church Sermons

"A Life of Worship" Psalm 96 Worship is not initiated by the presence of music. It is initiated by the presence of God.   We are instructed to "Sing" (vv. 1-6) We are instructed to  " Ascribe" (vv. 7-9) Worship is not initiated by a building or a place! It is initiated by the presence of God. “What is the next thing God has put before me to do and how do I bring Him t...

“THE GUARDIAN” Psalm 121 …Cries for help! (vv. 1-2) WHEN THE LORD IS YOUR KEEPER… 1. His undivided attention. (vv. 3-4) Psalm 127:1-2 Isaiah 40:26-28; 49:14-16 2. His providential protection. (vv. 5-7) Romans 8:28,31 1Corinthians 10:13 3. A traveling companion. (vs. 8) Jude 24-25 ….Where does your help come from?

"Hope in God" Psalm 42 "Lament is a prayer in pain that leads to trust." - Mark Vroegop 1. Pour out your soul to God 2. Examine your soul 3. Preach truth to yourself 4. Keep pursuing God 

"Truths to Calm an Anxious Soul" Psalm 46 1. God is strong 2. God is near 3. God is helper 4. God is good 5. God is sovereign 6. God is exalted

"A Grateful Heart" Psalm 16 We are anxious and weary . Psalm 16 tells us that we can be hopeful and confident . 1. Prayer for God's PROTECTION (vv. 1-4) 2. Praise for God's PROVISION (vv. 5-8) 3. Confidence in God's PRESERVATION (vv. 9-11)

"When Your Soul Finds What It Needs" Psalm 90 1. I need God to anchor me. (vv. 1-2) ...a "dwelling place" for my soul! 2. I need God to teach me. (vv. 3-13) ...to make sense of my short, painful life! 3. I need God to satisfy me. (vv. 14-15) ...I need to know I am loved! 4. I need God to show me. (v. 16) ...something to capture my imagination! 5. I need God to favor me. (v.17)...

"Attitude Check" Psalm 73 1. The premise stated: God is good to the faithful. (v. 1) 2. The premise questioned: Why do the godless live the “good life”? (vv. 2-14) 3. The premise put in perspective: Worship God! (vv. 15 – 22). 4. The premise re-affirmed: Nothing compares to knowing God. (vv. 23-28) So What?

"The Blessed Life" Psalm 1:1-6 What does true blessing look like?   1. True happiness comes through refusing sin   2. True happiness comes through delighting in God’s Word   3. True happiness comes through being a blessing to others   4. True happiness comes through being rooted in God   5. True happiness comes through standing on the last day

What The Next Generation Needs Most Deuteronomy 6 1. You must possess love for the Lord yourself 2. You must pass on love for the Lord to your kids What do you tell your kids about? 1. The Lord's deliverance (v.21) 2. The Lord's power (v.22) 3. The Lord's plans (v.23) 4. The Lord's goodness (v.24) 5. The Lord's commands (v.25)

"To Him Who Is Able": God, the Gospel, and Grace Church Revelation 5:1-14 Remember the old, old story... Applications specific to our church: 1. SEEK the Lord in prayer 2. SURROUND ourselves with community 3. SERVE others through involvement in the church 4. SHARE what we have been given through financial generosity 5. SPREAD the gospel in our community and our world

"The Resurrection of Christ and Our Uncertain Future" John 21:18-25   1. Jesus has a plan for you   2. Jesus’s plan for you is different than for others   3. Jesus’s plan is for the glory of God   4. Jesus’s plan is far more wonderful than you know     So what do we do? Follow Jesus today, wherever he leads.

“The Resurrection of Christ and Our Past Failures” John 21:1-19 When Jesus changes your life: 1. You trust his word 2. You run toward him, not away 3. You love him 4. You serve his people 5. You glorify him in life and death To love Jesus means: 1. You take him at his word 2. You run toward him, not away 3. You trust his grace for past failures 4. You love and serve his people 5. You glorify him i...

“The Resurrection of Christ and Our Confident Faith” John 20:30-31 Is Scripture enough for us to believe? What does it mean to believe? What must we believe about Jesus?

The Resurrection of Christ and Our Troubling Doubts John 20:24-31 Do not condemn doubt Do not celebrate doubt Words to those who are doubting: 1. Gather with God's people 2. Trust in God's timing 3. Rest in God's grace 4. Respond to God's instruction

“I Thirst” John 19:28-30 1. Jesus thirsted physically 2. Jesus thirsted purposefully 3. Jesus thirsted spiritually

"A Tale Of Two Gardens" John 20:1-23 One Life Changing Truth: The Tomb is Empty! Two Proper Responses: Trust and Tell Three Great Promises: Peace, Presence, and Power

The Crucified King John 19:1-42 Four lessons from the cross of Christ: 1. Jesus is far greater than you knew 2. God's plan is far better than you hoped 3. Your sin is far worse than you thought 4. God's love is far greater than you imagined

“THE LONGEST, DARKEST NIGHT” John 18:1-40 --BETRAYAL FROM JUDAS (vv. 1-12) --ACCUSATIONS FROM ANNAS (vv. 13-14, 19-24) --DENIALS BY PETER (vv. 15-18, 25-27) --TRIAL BY CAIAPHAS (vv. 24) --QUESTIONS FROM PILATE (vv. 28-40) Critical questions for unsettled souls… 1. Who is in control? Job 42:2 1Peter 5:6-7 2. What is truth? John 14:6; 8:31-32

"What Jesus Prayed For" John 17:1-26 1. Glory 2. Sanctification 3. Unity

"Take Heart!" John 16:16-33 1. Resurrection joy is  not  the absence of worldly sorrow 2. Resurrection joy means treasuring the resurrected Christ 3. Resurrection joy comes through Christ-exalting prayer 4. Resurrection joy leads to peace in Christ's victory

"Hatred and Glory" John 15:18-16:15 1. A friend of Jesus will be hated by the world (15:18-25, 16:1-4) 2. A friend of Jesus will not fall away (16:1-4) 3. A friend of Jesus is given the Holy Spirit (15:26-27, 16:4-15) A. The Spirit convicts (16:8-11) B. The Spirit declares truth (16:12-13) C. The Spirit glorifies Christ (16:14-15)

“Intentional Intimacy” John 15:1-17 …Good relationships require intentionality. 1. “You are a branch” (vv. 1-8) Call: Stay Connected! “Abide in me…” Result: Fruit! 2. “You are loved” (vv. 9-11) Call: Stick Close! “Keep my commandments…” Result: Joy! 3. “You are my friend” (vv. 12-17) Call: Communicate! “All I have heard from the Father…ask the Father…” Result: Intimacy! What kind of relationship d...

"My Peace I Give To You" John 14:15-31 Those who love Jesus: 1. Obey Jesus 2. Receive the Holy Spirit 3. Receive supernatural peace

"Let not your hearts be troubled "John 14:1-14 Words of comfort to a troubled Christian: 1. Jesus will bring you home 2. Jesus is the only way to the Father 3. Jesus hears you when you pray

"A New Commandment" John 13:21-38 When night is darkest... ... love shines brightest 1. A superior model for love 2. A specific people to love 3. A compelling witness through love