Littleton Church

Series: REACH Sermon Title: We Believe: The Spirit of God Scripture: John 6:60-63 (NIV) Sermon's Idea: We believe that God reveals himself through the sending of his promised Holy Spirit. We believe that, in Christ, we are empowered, gifted, and sent by God’s Spirit to be shaped into the likeness of Jesus and to lead others into his presence. Sermon Bottom Line: We believe in The Spirit of God, th...

Series: REACH Sermon Title: We Believe: The Son of God Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20 Sermon's Idea: We believe that at the right time God the Son came in the flesh to bring to a climax the redemption promised in Israel’s story. This Son is Jesus, the Messiah. Sermon Bottom Line: We believe in the Savior, the Son of the living God.

Series: REACH Sermon Title: We Believe: The Triune God Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27; Isaiah 44:24; Matthew 3:16-17 Sermon's Idea: We believe in a God so great and complex that He is beyond our comprehension. We accept Scripture’s revelation that He is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Sermon Bottom Line: We believe in the God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Series: REACH Sermon Title: We Believe: The Creator God Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31 Sermon idea: We believe that the great and all-powerful God, out of his great love, created all that exists, and that this world is God’s special creation. We believe that we bear our Creator’s image and accept our role to care for our home. Sermon Bottom Line: We believe in the God who creates.

Series: REACH Sermon Title: We Believe Scripture: John 3:16; Luke 15 Sermon Idea: We believe that God loves us even though we are fallen and tarnished by sin. We believe in the God who runs to us, for his purpose has always been to redeem us back to Himself. Because God first loved us, we seek to fulfill the greatest command to love God and love people. Sermon Bottom Line: We believe in the God wh...

Series: REACH Sermon Title: MINISTRY: For Our County & For the World Scripture: Acts 1:8-9; Galatians 5:13-14; Matthew 5:14-16 Sermon Idea: Jesus teaches us that the power of the Holy Spirit helps us to provide focused ministry that shares the gospel and our care for our church (Jerusalem), our city (Judea), our country (Samaria), and the world (ends of the earth). Sermon Bottom Line: We share the...

Series: REACH Sermon Title: MINISTRY: For Our Church & For Our City Scripture: Acts 1 Sermon Idea: Jesus teaches us that the power of the Holy Spirit helps us to provide focused ministry that shares the gospel and our care for our church (Jerusalem), for our city (Judea), our country (Samaria), and the world (ends of the earth). Sermon Bottom Line: We share the Gospel of Jesus and our care with ou...

Series: REACH Sermon Title: REACH DEEP: Service & Generosity Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10; 2 Corinthians 5:12; Luke 8:1-3; John 13:34-35; Acts 20:35 Sermon's Idea: REACH DEEP: Live a life of service and generosity. We will use our treasures and spiritual gifts to build up the church for the mission of Jesus. Sermon Bottom Line: Live a life of Service and Generosity

Series: REACH Sermon Title: REACH WIDE: Invitation & Reconciliation Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22; Colossians 1:19-20 Sermon Idea: REACH WIDE: Live a life of invitation and reconciliation. We will invite our neighbors, share our faith, and reconcile people to God and each other.

Series: REACH Sermon Title: REACH HIGH: Worship and Transformation Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 Sermon Idea: We are exploring our Discipleship Pathway and Values. Live a life of worship and transformation. We will help people meet with God and experience life-change. Sermon Bottom Line: We will help people meet with God and experience life-change.

Series: REACH Sermon Title: LIFE & POWER Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21 Sermon Idea: And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Sermon Bottom Line:...

Series: Vision Sunday Sermon Title: Vision Sunday Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21 Sermon Idea: New mission and vision. Sermon Bottom Line: We Reach High, Wide, and Deep to share Christ’s love.

Series: Nehemiah: Rise & Build Sermon Title: Distractions Scripture: Nehemiah 6 Sermon Idea: Distractions kill vision.

Series: Nehemiah: Rise & Build Sermon Title: Single-Minded Scripture: Nehemiah 5; Proverbs 29:18; Philippians 2:1-8 Sermon Idea: God given visions are for the people. God’s vision for you is not about you but about others. Vision is for your family. Your job. Your church. You neighbors. Visions don’t elevate the person they elevate the community. Sermon Bottom Line: Visions thrive when people are...

Series: Nehemiah: Rise & Build Sermon Title: Resistance Scripture: Nehemiah 4 Sermon Idea: Every vision meets resistance. Meet resistance with resilience. Sermon Bottom Line: Opposition is an opportunity for obedience. Respond to resistance with resilience.

Series: Nehemiah: Rise & Build Sermon Title: Build Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-18; 4:6; Joshua 2:24; 1 Samuel 2:18-21, 26; Luke 2:52; Romans 12:4-8; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; Ephesians 2:19-21; 1 Peter 2:4-5; Zechariah 4:6; Hebrews 12:22-24 Sermon Idea: What does it take to rise-up and build. Sermon Bottom Line: It takes investigation, heart, faith, and everyone to build.

Series: Nehemiah: Rise & Build Sermon Title: Rise Up Scripture: Nehemiah 1 Sermon Idea: Nehemiah had a vision that came from a place of burden for his people. Sermon Bottom Line: … 3 points Pause, Pray, Prepare

Sermon Title: Celebrate Jesus Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 Sermon Idea: So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Afraid yet filled with joy is the intersection where Jesus meets you. Afraid yet filled with joy is the intersection where you step out in faith. Sermon Bottom Line: At the intersection of your fear and joy is faith and Jesus meet...

GOOD FRIDAY Scripture: Luke 19:25-27 Sermon Idea: 1 John 3:16 (NIV) This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. Sermon Bottom Line: The people at the cross are the purpose of the cross.

Series: JESUS JESUS JESUS Sermon Title: Palm Sunday Scripture: Luke 19:28-44 Sermon Idea: How to overcome your disappointment with God. Sermon Bottom Line: Focus on Jesus, Seek Peace, Give Praise, Mourn the Lost