First Christian Church Sermons

In God We Trust: God's Provision Speaker: Ronnie Roberts We must trust God to provide for all our needs. I. Placing our trust in God leads to contentment. II. Being content is key to having a generous heart. III. Our greatest need is to trust God.

In God We Trust: Direction Speaker: Ronnie Roberts What does God want me to do? I. God wants me to acknowledge Him. (Romans 1:21; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) II. God wants me to represent Him in this world. (Romans 8:29) III. God wants me to serve Him. (Ephesians 2:8-10)

Squirrel Control (Focused Attention on God) Speaker: Ronnie Roberts I. Life is full of squirrels. II. We need to control the squirrels. A. Load the shotgun. B. Set the traps.

With Us: Church - A People for God Speaker: Ronnie Roberts I. The Old Testament reveals God's imperfect Kingdom in need of a perfect King. Deuteronomy 6:5 Hosea 6:6, 12:6 Micah 8:6 II. The Gospels tell of the coming King who will reign perfectly. Ephesians 1:20-21 III. The Church is assembling of God's Kingdom people.

With Us: The Promised Helper Speaker: Jonah Stiltner Text: John 16:4-15 I. The Holy Spirit is His own person, begotten from the Father. II. Because Jesus came, we identify with the Holy Spirit as the church. III. Salvation/Regeneration is solidified only through the Holy Spirit.

With Us: Super Hero Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Isaiah 9:6-7 Jesus is the greatest super hero of all time. I. Jesus rescues humanity. II. Jesus restores true and lasting peace. III. Jesus will return victorious.

With Us: Immanuel Promised Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Matthew 1:18-25 God's gift to us is His presence through Jesus. I. God desires unity with His creation. II. Humanity fails to unite with God. III. As promised God sends Jesus to be Immanuel, God with us.

Measured: Hope Beyond Judgment Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 9:1 There is hope beyond God's devastating Judgment. I. God will raise up a Notional for Himself. (Amos 9:11-12) II. God will recreate productivity and abundance. (Amos 9:13-15) III. God will restore our walk with Him.

Measured: The End Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 7:7-9, 8:1-3 The End is near and it won't be good for those unprepared. I. The defiant don't want to talk about the end. (Amos 7:12-13, 2 Timothy 4:2-4) II. The worst to come is the absolute absence of God. (Amos 8:11-12)

Measured: Intercession Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 7:1-6 We must be actively praying for the lost. I. God will hear and consider our requests we make on behalf of the lost. II. Those who intercede care deeply for the ones they are praying for. III. Those who intercede do so to make a difference.

Measured: Day of the Lord Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 5:18-20 We must be prepared for the final day of the Lord. I. We cannot be ignorant for that coming day. II. Our worship should reflect God's great ending. (vs. 21-23) III. The one who endures will be saved. (Matthew 24:4-14)

Measured: Seek God and Live Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 5 God's impending Judgment brings grief. Reasons for Lamenting: I. God's Judgment brings destruction. (vs. 1-3) II. Out of the many only a remnant will remain. (vs. 4-6, 15) III. Sinfulness leads to grieving. (vs. 10-13)

Measured: Downfall Part 2 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 4:4-13 Build a right relationship with God. Warnings: I. Worship must not be self serving. II. We must not ignore God's discipline. III. Prepare to meet God.

Measured: Downfall Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 3:9-15 Be very careful where you place your trust. I. Do not be driven by wealth. II. Do not trust in worldly defenses. III. Do not place your dependence on religious activity.

Measured: Should We Be Afraid? Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 3:1-8 I. Nations fail because God wills it. II. God has revealed coming destruction. III. Yes, we have reason to be fearful. Fear requires a humble response.

Measured: Failed Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 2:6-16 Greater revelation means greater responsibility. Warning to God's people: I. We must not fail in being grateful to God. II. We must not fail in honoring God. III. We must not fail in representing God to the world.

Measured: Judgment Over the Enemy Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 1:3-8 God will judge our enemy. I. We can be assured that God will judge our enemies. II. His punishment will fit the offense. III. His judgment is righteous.

Measured: God Roars Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 1:1-2 I. God chooses regular people to deliver His message. II. God does what He says. III. God continues to control every aspect of this world. IV. God reveals himself to humankind.

Taking Root: Living Gospel Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Acts 28 Be active in the spread of the gospel. I. Hardships often set the stage to spread the gospel. II. Today we join Paul in the spread of the gospel. III. The gospel will be received or rejected, our job is to deliver. (vs. 23-28)

Walk in Wisdom Speaker: Matthew Johnson Text: James 1:5-8, 3:13-18 God desires us to walk in wisdom. - Knowledge does not equal wisdom - Wisdom comes from God

Taking Root: Shipwrecked Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Acts 27 Strength in the midst of the storm I. Be agents of hope. (27:21-25) II. Act with wisdom. (27:9-10, 30-31) III. Openly acknowledge God. (27:35)

Taking Root: Guilty for Believing Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Acts 26:1-18 We want to be found guilty of believing in the resurrection of Jesus. I. God's promise gives us hope. (26:4-7) II. It is through Jesus' resurrection we have confidence in the fulfillment of God's promises. (26:8-15) III. If we believe Jesus lives we will share the news. (26:16-18)

Taking Root: Not Guilty Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Acts 24:11-21 We may face condemnation from the world as long as we are found guiltless before God. I. We must not stir up trouble. (1 Peter 2:12) II. We are to pursue a clear conscience before God. III. Look to do good and seek peace.

Taking Root: Sheep among Wolves Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Matthew 10:16-18 We are to Represent Jesus in this adverse world. Jesus honoring conduct: 1. Be Wise (Acts 22:25-26:9) 2. Be Innocent (Acts 23:1-5) 3. Be Shrewd (Acts 23:-6-7) 4. Be Confident (Acts 23:11)

Walk by the Spirit: Self-Control Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Galatians 5:22-23 The problem with self-control is we cannot control ourselves. I. From the beginning humanity has failed to be in control. II. God gave His people the law to control themselves yet it only uncovered their sinfulness. III. Philosophers made self-control their focus and it falls short of fulfillment. IV. Only through the...