Family Life Church-Hermitage, PA

Scripture : 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Main Points: Giving to God is a MINISTRY to reach the lost and provide for the poor. Generosity leads to abundance and a DELIGHT in sharing with those in need. Notes : Generosity Falsehoods You can’t afford to give The church is greedy God understands you need your money Giving is legalistic and Old Testament You will give when things are better Giving your time is...

Scriptures : 2 Corinthians 11:25-29, Exodus 20:8-11, 31:12-17, Mark 2:27 Main Points: Why does a pastor need to take a Sabbatical? Make Time to rest. Generational Stress. Notes : What is a Sabbatical? NOT a vacation or a break from the work of ministry. NOT a reward for time served in ministry. An investment into the future of ministry. A chance to heal from the emotional and spiritual strain that...

Scripture : Luke 6:12-19, Exodus 17:8-11, Mark 5:21-34 Main Points: Find time for Prayer. Find your People. Love the One in front of you. Prayer in the BIBLE: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 = pray without ceasing Matthew 6:5-13 = it doesn’t have to be fancy Romans 12:12 = pray constantly Colossians 4:2 = continue steadfastly in prayer Luke 18:1 = always pray, don’t lose heart Philippians 4:6-7 = rid of anxi...

Scriptures : 1 Peter 1:13-16, Leviticus 20:7-8, John 14:15-17, 16:7-14, 20:19-22, Galatians 5:16-26 Main Points: Righteous Response 3 days later Living with God Holy Living for Jesus Rom. 12:1-2 – Live as Holy Sacrifices Eph. 4:1 – Walk worthy of your calling Ti. 2:11-12 – Renounce ungodliness 2. Cor. 5:14-16 – God’s love controls us Gal. 5:16-25 – Life in the Spirit (Fruit) Phil. 2:12-13 – Work o...

Scriptures : Romans 4:18-24, Romans 4:25-5:2, John 8:31-36 Main Points: Impossible Promises The Hope of Glory The Hope of Family Resurrection Outcomes Is. 53:5 & 1 Pet. 2:24 – Paid the penalty for our sins Rom 3:25 & 1 John 2:2 – Satisfied the justice of God 2 Cor 5:18-19 & Rom. 5:10 – Reconciled us to God Eph 1:7 & 1 John 1:9 – Forgave our sins Rom. 6:6-7 & Col. 1:14-14 – Defe...

Scriptures : John 3:28-34, John 1:29-30, Romans 10:9-10, Matthew 10:32-33 Main Points: -I'm NOT Him. -The Lamb of God. -Beyond a Prayer. Prophecies of the Messenger Mal. 3 – A messenger declaring the Messiah and judgement Mal. 4 – Another “Elijah” to turn hearts of fathers/sons Luke 1 – Gabriel says child will have the “spirit of Elijah” and to name him John (God is gracious) Luke 1 – Zechariah pr...

Scripture : Isaiah 53:3-9, 1 Peter 2:22-24, Romans 8:3-11 Main Points: Sustitutionary death God Forsaken Out of Control

The Church was not designed for Sundays Scriptures : Acts 2:42, 5:42 Main Points: Love one another… John 13:34 Serve one another… Gal. 5:13 Carry one another’s burdens… Gal. 6:2 Encourage one another… 1 Thes. 5:11 Be devoted to one another… Rom. 12:10

The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-31, Isaiah 1:18-19 Main Points: Livestock, cash, and kids. The longing of the Father. Passio pro mortuis suffering for the Dead.

Sermon Title : The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant Scripture: Matt 18:23-35, Rom 6:16-23, Matt 11:28-30, Josh 24:14-15, Matt 18:21-22, 6:14-15 Main Points: 1. Forgiven & Forgiving: We are constantly walking through the simultaneous action of being forgiven by God and forgiving others. Our debt is far greater than those who sin against us! 2. Debtors & Slaves: Biblically, someone is a sl...

Sermon Title : The Parable of the Persistent Friend Scripture : Luke 11:5-10, Jas. 5:16, Gal. 6:2, Jas. 4:1-3, Matt. 6:9-13, Luke 11:11-13 Main Points: 1. Sacred Responsibility: Prayer is not just about asking God for what we want. It fulfills the sacred responsibility of caring for others by lifting them and their needs in prayer. 2. Prayer Motives: Why we pray is just as important as the things...

Sermon Title : The Parable of the Two Sons Scripture : Matt. 21:28-32, John 8:34-41, Gal. 3:6-9 & 29, Jas. 2:26 Main Points : 1. Love in Action: Our intentions do not define our love for God. It is our actions that we live out daily that displays the depth (or lack thereof) of my love for God and his will. 2. Heritage Cannot Save: A lineage of faithfulness does not connect us to God. We are in...

Sermon : Otherly Love Scripture : Matthew 9:9-13 NLT Main Point : Love broken people before they are fixed. Misconception #1: Jesus loves everyone but only likes Christians. Truth: Jesus invites everyone to follow him out of a life of brokenness. Misconception #2: Jesus only accepts people who have it together. Truth: Jesus loves us as we are, but doesn't leave us that way. Misconception #3: Jesus...

Sermon Title : American Jesus, Part 2 Scripture : Matt. 25:1-13, Heb. 12:14-17, Matt. 25:14-30, John 15:2, Jas. 2:14-26, Matt. 25:31-46, Main Points : 1. Endurance: It is not just about starting the race, we have to finish. Jesus reminds us that salvation is a marathon that must be run to the end or we will miss the prize of eternity. 2. Active Faith: True faith is alive and active. It reproduces...

Sermon Title : American Jesus, Part 1 Scripture : Rom. 10:9, Luke 14:25-30, Matt. 4:18-22, 16:21-28, John 16:33 Main Points: 1. The Cost of Salvation: To truly accept the gift of salvation means that we have to reject everything that isn’t part of that salvation. We forsake all others and cleave only to God. 2. The Cost of Following: We say that we are “following Jesus,” but the truth is we are of...

Sermon- Omnipotence (omnis potentia) Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3m, 2 Samuel 7:8-11, 1 Peter 1:3-5 Main Points: The Paradox of the STONE . God needs NOTHING to create everything. God’s power and plan EXCEED our imaginations. God’s power to SAVE is the greatest miracle of all. SERMON NOTES : Omnipotence in the Bible Genesis 1:1 - God creates everything ex nihilo Job 42:2 – God can do all things Psalm 3...

Sermon : Omnipresence (omnis praesentia) Scriptures : Psalm 139:5-12, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Matthew 18:19-20, 2 Chronicles 7:13-15 Sermon Notes: Omnipresence in the Bible Jeremiah 23:23-24 – God fills the whole earth 1 Kings 8:27 – Earth cannot contain God Proverbs 15:3 – God’s eyes are everywhere Matthew 28:20 – God is with us Acts 17:27-28 – God is never far away Ephesians 4:6 – God is over all...

Sermon Title : New Year, Same God, Part 2- Omnibenevolence (omnis benevolentia) Scriptures: Genesis 1:31, Genesis 2:15-17, Deuteronomy 30:19-20, Jeremiah 29:11-14 Main Points: Why should God get all the credit for good things and none of the blame for bad things? God demonstrates his goodness through instruction. Human will conflicts with the goodness of God's will. Even when it hurts, God has a g...

Sermon Title: New Year, Same God, Part 1- Omniscience Scriptures: Psalm 139:1-4,16, Romans 8:26-30, Hebrews 4:10-13 Main Points: God has a PLAN for me in 2025. I need the Holy Spirit more than a resolution. I will give an account to God for everything. Sermon Notes: While there are many doctrines that are not agreed upon universally, the doctrine of omniscience has always been an ecclesial belief....

The Christmas Story, Life-Altering Journeys to Jesus, Part 5-Why are you here? Scriptures: Luke 2:15, Matthew 2:2, Luke 1:38, Matthew 1:24, Matthew 2:3 Main Points: The Shepherds-Hunger for More The Magi-Hope and Expectation The Parents-Blessing and Obedience The Kings-Fear of the Unknown Sermon Notes: There were a number of individuals who were part of the birth story. The question we might ask a...

Sermon: Hope is Alive Scriptures: Psalm 16:1-11, Psalm 84:10-12 Main Points: Hope begins when we make the decision to follow God completely. Hope follows Trust in Jesus as we let Him show us the Way of Life. Sermon Notes: What does it mean to completely trust in God? John 11:25 – God will save you from your sin Deut. 31:5 – God will never leave you or forsake you Jas. 1:5 – God will give you wisdo...

The Christmas Story, Life-Altering Journeys to Jesus, Part 2 The Kings Scriptures: Micah 2:12-13; Micah 5:2-5; Philippians 2:6-11; Matthew 2:12-16; Revelation 17:14 Main Points: 1. The Servant King 2. The Fearful King 3. The Insecure Kings 4. The King of Kings Sermon Notes: Within this story, there are four kings. The first King in the story is the the easiest to discuss. His name is Jesus. We see...

The Christmas Story, Life-Altering Journeys to Jesus, Part 4- The Parents Scriptures: Matthew 1:18-21,2:11; Luke 1:26-38,2:16-18,25-28 Main Points: 1. The Challenge of Faith 2. The Response of Faith 3. The Fruit of Faith Sermon Notes: There are times when following God is not going to be easy. When I stop to think about the things that Mary and Joseph endured, it feels like it’s too much. Imagine...

The Christmas Story, Life-Altering Journeys to Jesus, Part 1 The Magi Scriptures: Matthew 2:1-12, John 3:12-15, 1 Corinthians 1:26-28, Matthew 13:44-46, Main Points: 1. Intellectual Journey 2. Earthly Wisdom vs Heavenly Wisdom 3. Don’t forget where you came from or where you’re trying to go. 4. An intellectual journey to Jesus takes a lot of time and effort. 5. Discover the value of knowing Jesus....

The Christmas Story, Life-Altering Journeys to Jesus, Part 3 The Shepherds Scriptures: Luke 2:8-20; Psalm 23; John 10:11-16 Main Points: 1. The God of One Day. 2. The Message of Hope. 3. The God of Tomorrow. Sermon Notes: One of the most encouraging things about God, is that he only needs one day to change everything. However, this can be deflating when we are waiting for our day! The very first p...