First Christian Church Sermons

Title: Keep It Lit (Ephesus) Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text : Revelation 2:1-7 As a Church, What will keep our light burning? 1. Is it hard for God's Kingdom? 2. Is it opposing wickedness? 3. Is it preserving for Jesus? 4. Is it our love for Jesus?

Speaker: Ronnie Roberts

Title: Peace on Earth Part 3: Peace Received Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Luke 2:14, Colossians 1:19-22

Title: Peace on Earth Part 2: Peace Pursued Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: John 14:27 Theme: Peace is easily imagined but it is not found in this world. 1. People have pursued and continue to pursue peace in the world with little success. 2. God's pursuit has been to bring peace to people, and it continues to be His pursuit.

Title: Peace on Earth Part 1: Peace Needed Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Isaiah 48:22 Theme: The world needs peace. When will there be peace? 1. Peace would not come to God's people through the Old Testament. 2. There would be no peace through the 400 years of silence. 3. The Prince of Peace came and faced a violent death.

Title: The Search Part 9: Last Words Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Ecclesiastes 12:1-5 Theme: Whatever time in life we are, we should look to live well. 1. Take advantage of your youth. 2. Grow old gracefully. (vs. 6-7) 3. Overall we must fear God and determine to honor Him. (vs. 13-14)

Title: The Search Part 8: Facts of Life Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 1. There are basic facts in life that humanity cannot change. 2. Solomon's response is to surrender and take what you get. 3. God has given us a great option for our surrender.

Title: The Search Part 7: The Wealth of Wisdom Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Ecclesiastes 7:15-22 1. There's value in seeking wisdom. 1a. Balance 1b. Strength 1c. Insight (vs. 23-25) 2. The wisdom man can achieve is limited. 3. God has revealed true wisdom through Jesus.

Title: The Search Part 6: For the Love of Money Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Ecclesiastes 5:16-20 Theme: The pursuit of wealth is meaningless. 1. The love of wealth and prosperity is evil. 2. Contentment is found in the simple. 3. Riches make you numb to reality. 4. True riches for this life are found in Jesus.

Title: The Search Part 5: In God's Presence Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Ecclesiastes 5:1-5 Theme: How to approach the One and only God: 1. God deserves your best attention. 2. Know that He is God and you are not. 3. If you make a vow to God you best keep it.

Title: Faith in the Darkness Part 4: In God We Trust Speaker: Matthew Johnson Text: Habakkuk 3:1-19 1. Biblical trust is built on communication. 2. Biblical trust is built on history 3. Biblical trust is built on hope. 4. Biblical trust is built on resolve.

Title: Faith in the Darkness Part 3: Pride Cometh Speaker: Matthew Johnson Text: Habakkuk 2:6-20 1. There is ONE standard for Good. 2. You are not the center of His universe. 3. God's glory brings humility.

Title: Faith in the Darkness Part 2: Darkness Does not Determine Speaker: Matthew Johnson Text: Habakkuk 1:12-2:1 1. Discipline and Grace go Hand in Hand 2. The Righteous Shall Live by Faith.

Title: Faith in the Darkness Part 1: God is Present in the Darkness Speaker: Matthew Johnson Text: Habakkuk 1:1-11 1. Doubt is not the enemy. 2. God Reigns Supreme.

Title: The Search Part 4: View From the Top Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Ecclesiastes 4:1-8 Theme: There is no place or position that you can be free from trouble. Facts about worldly troubles: 1. You are better off dead than to live under oppression. 2. Envy is an evil and endless pursuit. 3. It is not good for anyone to be alone.

Title: The Search Part 3: View From The Fog Text: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Theme: There's trouble when we don't see God's story. Two stages of frustration that come from an unclear view: 1. It's difficult to be excited about life if we cannot see what God is doing. 2. Life is absolutely depressing when we look at it without God. (vs. 16-22) 3. A clear view of God is available th...

Title: The Search Part 2: Nothing Lasts Forever Text: Ecclesiastes 2:24-25 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Theme: Solomon's research: Looking for what is lasting. 1. You will find no contentment in pleasures. (vs. 1-3, 10) 2. There is no lasting meaning in your work. (vs. 4-11) 3. Whether we are wise or foolish we end the same. (vs. 12-23) 4. Solomon's bottom line: Enjoy the temporary simple things that c...

Title: The Search Part 1: The Thesis Text: Ecclesiastes 1:2-18 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Theme: A wise worldly look at life. 1. The world never changes. It is what it is. (vs. 3-11) 2. The brokenness of life cannot be fixed. (vs. 13-15) 3. Facing this truth brings despair. It's all meaningless. (vs. 16-18)

Title: Sow the Seed! Text: Mark 4:1-20 Speaker: Ty Zimmerman 1. Many people reject Jesus. 2. The problem is not the SEED, it's the SOIL. 3. Be a seed Sower.

Title: What’s Love Got To Do With It? #9: It’s Who I Am Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: 1 John 2:12-17 Theme: God's children live within His love. 1. God's children receive forgiveness for sins. 2. God's children live in relationship with Him. 3. God's children do not love the world. 4. God's children do not love the world.

Title: What’s Love Got to Do With It? #: Facing My Reality Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: 1 John 2:3-11 Tests to see if you relationship with God is real: 1. The test of knowing God is obedience. 2. The test of abiding in God is living like Jesus. 3. The test of living in God's light is loving my brothers and sisters in Christ.

Title: What’s Love Got To Dow With It? #7: Facing Racism Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Them: What we as believers need to know: 1. Racism is a sin (Genesis 1:26-28; James 3:9; Rev. 7:9) 2. We are not created for racism. (Romans 5:18-21) 3. We are to live with the attitude of Jesus.

Title: What’s Love Got to Do With It? #6: Location, Location, Location Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Matthew 9:9-10 Theme: Where is our center for ministry and outreach? I. Jesus did not need a building to start the church, He pursued people. II. Each follower of Jesus is the center of His ministry. III. Our mission is fostering all the family of God.

Title: What’s Love Got to Do With It? #4: Living in the Tension Speaker: Matthew Johnson Text: John 4:1-42 I. What's your why? II. Know your role. III. Get out of the box. IV. Conversation is hard.