Garden Way Church Sermons

Most of us would not likely say that we enjoy tests and trials—and yet, life is full of them. When faced with trials, will we respond in faith?  Or with anger.. with disappointment.. with despair? (James 1:1-12)

This message considers how the ancient Hebrew festival of Pentecost, which became so significant for the 1st century Christians, is relevant for 21st century Christ-followers. We trace the history of Pentecost, and especially God’s Holy Spirit from the Old Testament, through the time between the Old & New Testament, represented by John The Baptist, right

Missionary Guests Ron & Jacqui Whisler with Wycliffe Bible translators in Indonesia bring a report about their work and an inspiring message about praying for the harvest. (Luke 10:1-3)

In this message guest speaker Dexter Macauley explores the definition, the reality, and the application of true Biblical faith in the life of a Christ-follower (Hebrews 11:1-3).

This message consider the third and final part of the GWC Motto, To Share Him.  As followers of Jesus, we have received a precious gift - As we come to first Know Him, and then grow in our Love for Him, we then receive the serious responsibility To Share Him with those around us.  Neighbors,

There is nothing more powerful than the love of Jesus Christ.  In our greatest moments and in our deepest sorrows and in every place in-between, His love remains constant, it draws us to Know Him more and To Love Him more... this is our goal and purpose at Garden Way Church. (Matthew 22:34-38)

“To Know” as it is used by Jesus in John 17 describes life as more than just knowing facts about God and Jesus; true eternal life is rooted in a relationship with The LORD and a reliance on His Spirit in everyday life. (John 17:1-3)

When the Resurrection took place, the witnesses knew it was true news. But it took a while for them to understand that it was good news. It’s important to understand that there is a back story to this idea of resurrection.  It's a powerful reason for understanding that this resurrection of Jesus really did happen.

This message explores what a life of contentment looks like for the Christ-follower - how we love this life He gives us now, while remaining fully connected to the life to come that is promised by our LORD. (Philippians 4:10-20)

Nearing the end of his letter Paul teaches the Philippian church how to allow the peace of God into their hearts and into the church. What Paul writes to the Philippian church can help us, too… should we find that we're not at peace with a brother or sister in our church family.  Philippians 4:2-10

Life today is meaningful because of where we are headed tomorrow. This message explores what it looks like to live a meaningful, purposeful life today in preparation for the tomorrow that The LORD has prepared for us. (Philippians 3:12-4:1)

In this text Paul wants us to understand that Jesus is the real treasure, and that He that is worth sacrificing everything else for.  Christianity is not a quick fix to our self-made problems or a magic salve for our guilty conscience.  Rather, it is a chosen path, following in the footsteps of The LORD.

This message considers how followers of Jesus are called to work out their salvation, because it is God who is at work in them to accomplish His will. This formula places the initiative and the power for our salvation and Christian maturity in God’s work, while still requiring our participation in the process. (Philippians 2:12-18)

This text is really at the heart of the epistle to the Philippians... Paul shows us the beauty of sacrifice and how we can be motivated and passionate to pursue a life of serving others.  This message examines 3 key attitudes that help us to walk the downward path of greatness modeled by Jesus. (Philippians

In this text The Apostle Paul highlights both the difficulty of his own circumstances and his joy in the midst of them.  The attitudes Paul models in the midst of extreme hardships can help us to have confidence to face our own storms of life. (Philippians 1:12-30)

Are we Jesus-filled, or merely Jesus-flavored?  Partnership and Prayer… these are two key elements necessary for growing, healthy followers of Jesus.  Spending time in community with God, and with His people, may these be our goal and our purposeful participation, as we pursue a better life together.  (Philippians 1:1-11)

Peter uses this final section of his letter to remind us that this Earth and this life will not last forever - The Day of the Lord will come. Are we ready for The Day?  In this text Peter provides some insight for how we can be prepared now for what is to come then.

Peter challenges us to develop a pattern of wholesome thinking — to learn to think rightly about this world and the life to come.  Many people travel through life with misconceptions about the world we live in.  In this passage Peter wants to insure that followers of Jesus Christ think clearly and correctly about this

In chapter two Peter carries a high regard for the Truth of Scripture into a discussion about false teachers… those who come into God’s family, the church, peddling ideas, philosophies and activities that oppose Biblical truth, all the while ignoring the Consequences of choosing that path. (2 Peter 2:1-22)

The Word of God is a treasure trove. It's not a fairy tale or make-believe made my men. Rather, it is the message of the living God to us. The more that we read it, travel through it, embrace it, and apply it... the more we will discover a growing trust and an immeasurable reward

After spending the first 11 verses of this letter explaining the beauty and power of the Gospel to save us, sustain us and sanctify us - now Peter takes time to remind us of some basic promises to strengthen our faith. (2 Peter 1:12-19)  

If The Apostle Peter had a marketing strategy, it would be to challenge Christ followers to a life of joy and obedience.  In this 2nd letter Peter calls his readers (us!) to actively participate in our salvation in response to what God has already done.  The LORD is calling us to the joy that comes

In the introduction to his second letter The Apostle Peter makes a startling and profound claim: in Christ we have everything we need for life! (2 Peter 1:1-4)

The song of Isaiah 9 previews the story of Christmas, the story of moving out of the darkness and into The Light.  Each day we make a choice to walk in the light or remain in the darkness. (Isaiah 9:1-7)  

Peter knows that, like him, we all stumble. We all get knocked down and fooled by the crafty, schemes and counterfeit truths of the Devil. But when we trust in The LORD for help and forgiveness, we can experience the true grace of God. (1 Peter 5:8-14)