Eagle's Landing Sermons

Our generosity grows with our grasp of the gospel. 1. Think of others before yourself. “I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity.” — Philippians 4:10 2. Learn to be satisfied in Christ. “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I k...

Choose today, and every day, to stay connected to Jesus. “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.” —John 15:1 “Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you.” —John 15:2-3 What’s the Gardner Doing? He’s removing branches that a...

“Discretion will watch over you, understanding will guard you….” — Proverbs 2:11 (ESV) “Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe.” — Proverbs 2:11 (NLT) “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called…” — Ephesians 4:1 “So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith – that you, being rooted and...

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 5:10 “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted…” — 2 Timothy 3:12 “For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” — 2 Corinthians 12:10 “Then they wi...

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” — Matthew 5:9 Peace is not found in the absence of conflict; it’s found in the presence of Christ. “In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” — Psalm 4:8 A peacemaker is a fighter who seeks to bring peace. “God demonstrated His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Chri...

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” — Matthew 5:8 “Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.” — Psalm 86:11 Being pure in heart is to be like Jesus. “There are none righteous, no, not one…” — Romans 10:10 “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked/sick; who can understand it?” — Jeremiah 17:9 “Who shall as...

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” — Matthew 5:7 “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” — Ephesians 2:8–9 Mercy is compassion in action. Mercy is compassion in action…but it’s directed toward the guilty. In the process of trying to hurt others, you are only hurt...

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” — Matthew 5:6 “For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.” — Ecclesiastes 1:18 “…much study is a weariness of the flesh.” — Ecclesiastes 12:12 “And whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. I kept my heart from no pleasure, for my heart found pleasure in all...

Week 1 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (v. 3) Week 2 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (v. 4) Today “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (v. 5) “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find r...

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. — Matthew 5:3 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. — Matthew 5:4 1. We should mourn the sins of others. My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law. — Psalm 119:136 2. We should mourn the sins of self. We make much of grace, yet we make little of sin. Misconceptions About Pain and Suffe...

Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they sha...

What does it look like to live life on mission? 1. A life on mission is aware of divine appointments. “Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John (although Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples), he left Judea and departed again for Galilee. And he had to pass through Samaria.” — John 4:1-4 Jesus’ primary ministr...

“So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.” — Philippians 2:1-2 “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his o...

Life change happens best in meaningful relationships. “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also...

Living together in gospel-centered community requires commitment. 1. We must be committed to Jesus and his people (vs. 1–2) “Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” — Philippians 1:1-2 Building gospel-centered community that lasts takes t...

Life change happens best in meaningful relationships. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.“ — 2 Corinthians 5:17 “All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation…” — 2 Corinthians 5:18 1. We belong to God. “You once were not a people, and now you are the people of Go...

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6 We See The Christmas Story in These Four Names of Jesus: 1. Wonderful Counselor 2. Mighty God 3. Everlasting Father 4. Prince of Peace

Our greatest need is the gift of God’s grace! “The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And the LORD regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart. So the LORD said, ‘I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land, man and animals and creeping th...

“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and we have come to worship him.’” — Matthew 2:1-2 1. Who are the wise men? “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the...

Celebrating 32 years of ministry at Eagle's Landing.

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. — Matthew 1:1

“Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution.” — Acts 6:1 1. The church is experiencing growing pains. Growth brings a perceived lack of care. Complaints are the gateway to division. Growth leads to unrealistic expectations of leadership. 2. The church is...

“But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property…” — Acts 5:1 “For there was not a needy person among them because all those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the proceeds of what was sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet. This was then distributed to each person as any had need.” — Acts 4:34-35 As followers of Jesus, we ought to be the most generous people...

When the people of God are filled with the Spirit of God it leads to a movement of God…but the movement will always have opposition. “By what power or by what name did you do this?” — Acts 4:7 “Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them…” — Acts 4:8a The Holy Spirit empowers us to be bold. “Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, ‘Rulers of the people and elders, if we ar...

Miracles display the power of God for the purpose of verifying and advancing the message of God. “Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing Peter and John about to go into the templ...