Biblical Preaching

What makes America great? Should it be freedom or righteousness? This message draws from Proverbs 14:32-35 among other scriptures to recognize how Christians are free in Christ and how that freedom has blessed the world. Biblical truth has set the fundamental values that have made America free.

What is the impact of a faithful father? This message draws from the life and faith of Abraham in the Book of Genesis. Abraham's faith was exceptional and his faith in God's promises produced obedience in him even so that he would offer his son as a sacrifice because He trusted that God would raise him from the dead.

How can an eternal Hell be just? Why would Jesus teach that this is the sentence for those who do not believe in Him? This message draws from Matthew 25:41-46 to see what Jesus meant by "everlasting punishment" and how we can escape by Christ such a conclusion.

Should the assembly of the church consist of congregational worship, ensemble worship, or both? This study draws from 1 Corinthians 11 and 14 looking at how the New Testament describes the gathering of the church. By reading these scriptures, readers can see how the gathering for communion, edification, and worship were acts of the whole church.

Who is in charge of the church today? This message draws from the Letter to the Ephesians to see how Christ is the Head of the church now. This message also seeks out the purpose, the mission, and the unity of the church. This all leads to, "Where is the church of Christ today?"

This message draws from Titus 2:1-8 addressing the roles of gender as assigned by God according to sex, so that males are to behave as faithful men and females are to behave as faithful women.

How should Christians view the Bible? Christians should rely on the Bible as Jesus did. This lesson draws from Mark 12 to observe how Jesus defended the truth by relying on the Bible. This study also addresses some of the tough questions many have about the Bible.

This message draws from Acts 18 about Priscilla and Aquila to observe their example of character, faith, and courage. This character study exemplifies how faithful women and men can serve in the mission of Christ to make disciples of all the world.

Are there behaviors that are always wrong? Is it always evil to abuse the innocent especially children? Yes. There are behaviors that are always absolutely evil. This message draws from the Bible to see the nature of God, that God must always be just, and that He is the only possible standard who is morally excellent for determining what is good and evil.

This sermon observes Genesis 1:1 with other scriptures about the creation of heavens and the earth. The message answers questions of skepticism and offers 3 arguments for searching out the cause, the power, the nature, and intelligence of the cause of the universe. "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."

This message launches from Jesus's resurrection appearances in Luke 24 to observe the evidence to believe. This is evidence throughout the New Testament. Gospel preaching means preaching the resurrection of Christ from prophecies and attested by witnesses. This message lays out the evidence to believe and the message to proclaim to all of the world.

This message draws from Romans 6:11-14 to change our identity as dead to sin and alive to Christ so to put to death sin in the body. This sermon observes the lies that we tell ourselves and encourages us that we can escape and endure any temptation according to the Bible. If you are seeking freedom from addiction and habitual sin, this is a great message for you.

This message draws from Jesus's story of the rich man who planned his retirement all wrong in Luke 12:13-21. God called the man into account for his soul. This encourages believers to be wealthy unto God rather than merely wealthy of this world. God also teaches us to be content rather than want more. From the words of Christ, this message observes how we are to use our abundance.

This message launches from Jesus's parable of the Great Supper in Luke 14 and draws from those who made excuses to Jesus in Luke 9:57-62 to expose the excuses that we make not to follow Christ completely. This message is challenging and encouraging us to repent fully, because being a disciple of Christ is worth everything.

This is a powerful message that draws from Luke 5:27-32 to observe the mission of Christ to call sinners to repentance. This is set in the example of Levi also called Matthew who left everything to follow Christ. However, Jesus's relationship with him and other "sinners" opened Him to criticism from the mainstream preachers and scholars. Do you remember how Jesus responded?

This message is launching a new sermon series through the Gospel of Luke. Scott draws vital points from Luke 4:14-30 observing how the people of the synagogue of Nazareth responded with amazement at Jesus's teaching, then skepticism, and then rage. Jesus confronted their disbelief of His words and the prophecies of Him. Do you remember what the people tried to do next? This message encourages Chri...

Are you a steward of God's mysteries? To know God's mysteries is to know the wisdom of Christ that the world does not know. This message is driven by 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 encouraging Christians to maintain the revelation of God's mysteries.

What would happen to a church that has another foundation other than Christ? This message is driven by 1 Corinthians 3:5-17 to warn believers about elevating preachers, traditions, and movements above Christ.

Why did the first churches sing as a congregation? Why did churches for centuries sing without musical instruments? This message is driven by 1 Corinthians 14 to challenge you with God's commands to reconsider music in the church along with how this passage was applied in the history of acapella --- the music of the church.

Are your beliefs based on persuasive speaking or on the Spirit's Words? Faith must not rest of the wisdom of men but on the power of God. This message draws from 1 Corinthians 2 to seek out the words that the Holy Spirit teaches through men who are guided by the Spirit of God.

Can the power and wisdom of the gospel unite believers? The gospel unites the church and exalts the humble rather than the haughty who lead people astray. By His power and wisdom, God redeems the lowly showing His power over the efforts of man. This message expands on these truths by drawing from 1 Corinthians 1:18-32.

How merciful is God to forgive an adulterer who has bloodguilt? This message draws from Psalm 51 --- a psalm of confession and prayer for forgiveness. This sermon observes the fulfillment of this psalm in Jesus Christ and why we need to confess our sins to God the Father.

What fulfillment have selfish desires given you? What do you want so intensely that you would sin to get it or sin when you don't? This message draws from James 4:1-10 for us to humble ourselves and remove the distorted desires beneath our sins.

Sin begins with desires in the heart, whether good or bad. Corrupt desires is coveting. Giving into temptations to fulfill those desires in twisted ways leads to death. This message draws from James 1:12-16 and other scriptures to make us aware of the desires that entice us and we look at how to put these sinful desires to death.

Do you feel life drawing you away from God? This message draws from 1 Timothy 4:6-16 teaching us about how ministers are to exercise devotion that is evident to all and sets an example of devotion for all Christians.