Biblical Preaching

The resurrection of Christ gives assurance of hope to the faithful that they will resurrect like Christ on the last day. This message draws from Romans 8:18-25 to focus on the redemption of the body that every Christian looks forward to coming.

The crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth is the most attested event in ancient history. For every selfish and rebellious action, Christ responded with mercy and forgiveness from the cross. This message draws from Luke 23:32-43 to find meaning and purpose in Christ's crucifixion.

How did you come to faith in Christ? This message draws a number of lessons from Paul's rational and persuasive words before governor Festus and King Agrippa to see how Christians talk about the faith.

What affect has faith that Jesus is the Son of God had your life? This message draws from 1 John 5:1-12 to understand how the faith that Jesus is the Son of God is victorious over the desires and pride of the world.

God gives greater understanding of the spiritual things to those who know His power. This message draws from Jesus's response to the Sadducees in Mark 12:18-27 to observe that God is the God who gives life to come.

This message looks at the example of a suffering minister in Acts 14:19-23 whose endurance and ministry strengthened the church.

"Test everything." This message draws from verses of the scientific knowledge and medical acumen of the Bible to encourage Christians to base their beliefs on the Scriptures.

Why are a few open to hearing the gospel and so many are not? This message draws from Acts 11:19-26 to see "the hand of the Lord" in evangelism and how Christians can better prepare to share the message.

Are you fighting the good fight? Are you battling for the faith knowing there are those who creep into churches and pervert the grace of God for sexual sins? This message draws from Jude's encouragement to see how to fight for the faith that was once for all delivered.

Life is in your blood according to the Bible. The Creator has given you your life and He requires an account of your life. By these facts, we need a Savior to bring peace by His life, His blood, His sacrifice, and His overcoming death, so He gives peace by His lifeblood. This message explores these essential points from Scripture to understand the need for one blood sacrifice.

Christ predicted the desolation of a great city. Christ's judgement is just. He pleaded with the people of Judea to repent and believe that He is the Son of God. This message draws from Luke 19:41-44 and chapter 21 to see the extent of God's coming judgement.

Can you do good and use your God-given gifts without love? Some Christians do. This lesson defines love that reflects the character of God's love. This message draws from 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 to correct boastful and selfish use of our abilities.

Are you living in the kingdom of God? This message looks to Jesus's teachings about the kingdom in Luke to encourage believers to seek first the kingdom.

Do you need wisdom to see beauty in God's creation? The Song of Solomon served this purpose. This message observes the God-given wisdom about marital love in the Song of Songs.

Jesus taught about a compassionate Samaritan and this talk pulls from Christ's teaching to be a loving neighbor to those need even enemies from Luke 10:25-37.

How can anyone obey the command to love one's enemies unless they have faith that Jesus is the Son of God? This message draws from Christ's teaching to love enemies in Luke 6:27-34. Jesus teaches the good that comes from His followers loving those who hate, abuse, slander, and beat them.

How did Jesus receive the Jewish Bible? Did He question it, doubt it, or reject any of it? This message draws from Jesus's words and teachings about the Bible to establish how Christians are to receive the Bible.

How much do you believe Jesus's claims of His identity? How much do you accept Jesus's authority? This message draws from Luke 4:16-30 to think deeply about Jesus beyond recognition and confession.

The church will face deceivers, imposters, and false teachers. How is the church to be prepared and to respond? This message draws from Titus and 2 Timothy to gain God-given wisdom from the apostle Paul.

Jesus described Hell in great detail. This message draws from the words Christ as the everlasting punishment of Hell and the nature of its torment.

What can churches do about false teaching? This message draws from 1 Timothy to understand the Christian charge against erring doctrine.

Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy (Matthew 5:7). Do you forgive as God has forgiven you? This message draws from Jesus's teaching in Matthew 18:21-35 to further understand forgiveness.

Has anyone ever done you a favor that changed your life? God has given life, breath, and everything. Ultimately, God given grace for eternal life in Jesus Christ. This message draws from Titus 2:11-15 to see the effect of God's grace upon the lives of the faithful.

If you could ask a prophet of God anything, what would you ask? A scribe comes to Christ after hearing Jesus answer antagonists and he asked, "Which commandment is the most important of all?” Christ is more than a prophet and Christ presents the core of devotion to God. This message also digs a little deeper into the passages behind Christ's answer.

This message reflects upon the theme of God's gift of salvation and the Christian's response.