First Christian Church Sermons

After God's Heart: Led by Fear Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: 1 Samuel 27:1-12 You cannot allow fear to rule over you. I. Fear leads to hopeless reasoning. (vs 7) II. Hopelessness can lead to faithless compromise. (vs. 12) III. Let God rule over you. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

After God's Heart: Rescue from Failure Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: 1 Samuel 25:2-34 We need God to save us from ourselves. I. Pursue honoring God consistently. II. God gives His divine direction through others. (vs. 20-34) III. We must act wisely in the midst of conflict. (James 1:19-20)

After God's Heart: Waiting on the Lord Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: 1 Samuel 24:1-7 We must learn to patiently wait on the Lord. I. Never fail to be honoring of God. II. We can trust God to act justly. (vs. 8-15) III. God works within His timing. (vs. 16-22)

Worship Service begins at 12:00 Sermon begins at 32:20 After God's Heart: Covenant Friendship Speaker: Jonah Stiltner

After God's Heart: The Giant Speaker: Michael Berg Text: 1 Samuel 16-17 All the Earth will know there is a God in Israel I. The Holy Spirit allows us to see the world as God sees it. II. Our God is a living God. III. Our ultimate call is to make God famous

After God's Heart: Two Kings Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 God can be trusted for tomorrow. I. God will turn from those who fail to obey. II. We must not panic when God is leading. III. God chooses a right heart.

Gathered: Belonging Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 We are responsible to belong. I. There is only one passage by which we all must enter. II. We need help to hold on to what we have in Jesus. III. We are called to be here for one another.

Gathered: Church Leadership Speaker: Ronnie Roberts The church is led through biblically qualified leadership. I. All authority is given to Jesus. (Matthew 28:18) II. God gifts members of Christ body to lead. (1 Corinthians 12:27-28) III. The qualifications of leaders are laid out for us. A. Qualifications for Overseers (1 Timothy 3:1-7) B. Qualifications for Deacons (1 Timothy 3:8-13)

Gathered: Communion Text: Mark 14:22-25 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Statements from Jesus as he established communion for the Church: I. This is my body. II. This do in my remembrance. III. This is my blood. (1 Corinthians 11:28-29) IV. I drink it new int he Kingdom of God. (Isaiah 25:6-8)

Gathered: Joyful Giving Text: Acts 2:44-47 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts God creates within us a joy for giving. I. We have all things in common through Jesus. II. We are made generous in our giving. III. We give praise through joyful giving.

Gathered: Powerful Church Text: Acts 2:42-47 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts God works powerfully through His church. I. God works powerfully in His church today. II. God's power does not need to be forced or imagined. III. God will work though those who trust Him and act.

Death to Life Text: Acts 2:4-41 Speaker: Matthew Johnson I. Death to Life is our Mission. II. Death to Life is our Message. Conclusion: Is He your Lord and Christ?

Royal Parade (Triumphal Entry) Text: John 12:12-19 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Jesus is recognized as King yet not understood. I. Celebration erupts as Jesus enters the city. II. He may not be the King you desire. III. He is the King that you need.

Grateful Text: Luke 17:11-19 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Jesus came to serve people. I. No one is turned away who calls on Jesus. II. Jesus reaches outsiders. III. The appropriate response to Jesus is faith and gratitude.

Lazarus Text: John 11 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Jesus action and words draws Him closer to the cross. I. Through the tragedy of death Jesus will be glorified. (vs. 4) II. Jesus goes beyond our own expectations. (vs. 21, 32, 27) III. Jesus has authority over death. (vs. 33-35) IV. Evil looks to end what is good.

Incomparable: Every Day Commitment Text: Colossians 4:2-6 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Every day we walk in Jesus. I. Be devoted to prayer. II. Actively live grace among unbelievers.

Incomparable: Devoted / Disciplined Text: Colossians 3:18-25 Speaker: Jonah Stiltner I. Submission to each other mimics our submission to Jesus as His bride, the church. II. Live differently than the world. III. The Lord is the focus. Honor Him as your master.

Incomparable: Transformed Text: Colossians 3:12-17 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Through Christ we are transformed. I. We put on Christ. II. We put Christ within. III. Live everyday in Jesus name.

Incomparable: Living Dead Text: Colossians 3:1-4 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Those who belong to Jesus have died with Him. I. We are now dead to the things of this world. (vs. 5-6) II. Our past life must be put away. (vs. 7-8) III. We are no longer involved in deception or division. (vs. 9-11)

Incomparable: Disqualified Text: Colossians 2:16-23 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Beware of being disqualified from the salvation given through Jesus. I. Don't let anyone judge you over manufactured religion. II. Don't remove yourself from Jesus. III. Don't submit to lists of regulations.

Incomparable: Jesus Only Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Colossians 2:6-15 There is no other message but Jesus. I. Don't be captured by deceitful teaching. II. Security and assurance is only through Jesus. III. Jesus has disarmed the rulers and authorities through the cross.

Incomparable: Blood, Sweat, and Tears Speaker: Ronnie Roberts The very identity of Jesus transforms those who believe. I. Paul was driven to make the word of God fully know. II. Paul's ambition was that every Christian comes to maturity in Christ.

Incomparable: Absolute Redeemer Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Colossians 1:13-23 Jesus Christ is the one and only redeemer. I. He is the firstborn of all creation. II. He is the firstborn from the dead. III. He has delivered us from the domain of darkness.

Incomparable: Fashioned Speaker: Ronnie Roberts We are dependent on God's merciful work. I. We thank God for what is accomplished through the gospel message. II. We pray for God's ongoing work within us. (vs. 9-12) A. Be filled with the knowledge of His will. B. Being strengthened with all power.

In God We Trust: Empowered Speaker: Ronnie Roberts We need to pray for God's empowerment. I. That you would be strengthened with power through His Spirit. II. That you would comprehend the depths of Christ's love. III. That you would be filled with all the fullness of God.