Garden Way Church Sermons

In this text Paul charges Timothy to hold on to the Gospel of Grace … Grace that had turned his own life around.  It is a Truth that is worth fighting for-- and as we do, we need to hold fast to our faith in Christ Jesus who came into the world to save sinners.

Too often we classify the Holy Spirit as an idea to be debated instead of as a Person to be received.  Has Pentecost happened in your life? Have you discovered the Power of The Holy Spirit?  (Acts 2:1-24)

Jesus puts up with us so that we can put up with one another!  He bore our sins so that we can receive His Spirit to help us bear with one another.  (Romans 15:1-6)

Jesus is praying for us to be a community of unity.  Great things can be accomplished when we are united in purpose, following the pattern and parameters of The Lord.  (John 17:20-23)

Like a uniquely cut puzzle piece, God has created you to fit in and live out your life within His church. (1 Corinthians 12:14-27)

The Loudest Cry opens up the way for each of us to approach The Lord.  The victory has been won.  The way is now open. The offer still stands. Come to Jesus! (Mark 15:33-39)

Using Pontius Pilate as an example we consider the dilemma and decision every person must make concerning Jesus Christ. (Mark 15:1-20)

Experiencing the wonder and awe of the empty tomb and the resurrected LORD! (Mark 16:1-8)

On perhaps the most stress-filled day of His life Jesus models calm and stays in control. (Mark 14:12-52)

No matter the trials, tests or tragedies we face Jesus calls us to remain faithful to the end because He remains In Control! (Mark 13:1-37)

As Christ-followers we should live like we are dying...because we are!  We also must live like we are going to live forever...because we will, with Christ in eternity!  (Mark 12:18-27)

Jesus uses a common coin of His day to illustrate an important spiritual truth: we are citizens of both an earthly nation and a Heavenly Kingdom and we have important obligations and responsibilities to both! (Mark 12:13-27)

No one who comes in contact with Jesus can stay the same.  We will be humble and believe in Him or we will be hardened and end up being crushed by Him. (Mark 12:1-2)

Rediscovering the power of the Holy Spirit. (2 Timothy 3:1-5 / I Corinthians 2:4) Guest Speaker: Larry Eyman

Rediscovering passion of the Spirit-filled life (Luke 2:42-46) Guest Speaker: Larry Eyman

Those who accept Jesus must choose to live under His authority. (Mark 11:27-33)

At the heart of the life of faith and prayer is a joining of God in his kingdom purposes and a hastening of their fulfillment.  (Mark 11:12-21)

In times of anticipation or anxiety, stress or security, Christ followers are called to worship.  This text shows us the worship response of the ancient Israelite people and helps us to discover what it might look like for us today to fully worship The LORD.  (Mark 11:1-11)

This is the story of one man who was able to completely focus on Jesus.  His determined response shows us how we too can focus on Jesus more clearly and improve our spiritual vision to more fully follow Him. (Mark 10:46-52)

In this text we explore four distinct attitudes we can hold or pursue if we would choose to serve Jesus and His Kingdom. (Mark 10:35-45)

Many things in life can keep us from The One Thing necessary to follow Jesus.  In this passage Jesus leads us away from a decent life and into the best life.  (Mark 10:13-31)

Christmas is about the receiving the favor of God in the birth of Jesus Christ.  We can't do better than the words of Mary when the angel spoke to her about the favor of God.  Mary said, "let it be to me according to your word."   This is the essence of faith and obedience,

In this text The Apostle Paul provides us with a recipe for living in true peace during the hectic holiday season.  He shows us the way to peace while we wait for Jesus' arrival. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-24)

Christ's coming is the determining factor in how we ought to live our lives—not only His first coming at Christmas, but also His second coming.  That is Peter's message to the church in our text today: "Are you ready for the coming of Christ?" (2 Peter 3:8-15)

This message helps us to consider why it is important for us to hold on to hope and dare to believe that God can and will come down to us in our need in powerful ways.  Christmas is His greatest example of this truth.  (Isaiah 64:1-9)