Longview Heights Sermons

What do your circumstances have to do with advancing the Gospel? In the 2nd message of our Philippians series, Bro. Derrick addresses that as we look at Philippians 1:12-26, "Advance the Gospel."

This Sunday Bro. Derrick is launching a new series through the book of Philippians called PARTNERSHIP IN THE GOSPEL. Today's message is, "Grateful Prayers," from Philippians 1:1-11. Let's prayerfully listen, learn, and apply God's Word!

There is one and only one living and true God. He is an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. God is infinite in holiness and all other perfections. God is all powerful and all knowing; and His perfect knowledge extends to all things, past, present, and future, including the future decisions of His free creatures. To Him we owe the...

We are thankful to have the opportunity this morning to ordain 4 new deacons. Bro. Derrick' message, "Faithful Service," will be centered around what biblical deacon service looks like. We will be in Acts 6:1-7 as well as other select scriptures.

There is one and only one living and true God. He is an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. God is infinite in holiness and all other perfections. God is all powerful and all knowing; and His perfect knowledge extends to all things, past, present, and future, including the future decisions of His free creatures. To Him we owe the...

Bro. Derrick concluded our series in the Gospel of Mark on Easter Sunday. We rejoice in our Risen Savior and seek to make Him known to all peoples!

The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the e...

Join us as we worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through singing, prayer, and the preaching of God's Word. Today Bro. Derrick will continue our series, MARK: SEEING JESUS AS SERVANT & SAVIOR, as we look at "Contrasting Styles" between Jesus and those around him.

The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the e...

Let's worship together through song and the preaching of God's Word as Bro. Derrick continues our series in Mark. Today we will be in Mark 13:1-14:52 as we consider, "The Imminence of Destruction and Death." Today's sermon guide is available at Guide. Longvi ew. Church

Today we are excited to hear God's Word preached by our new Senior Pastor, Dr. Derrick Wilson. He is continuing our series in the Gospel of Mark with, "Conversations with Jesus" from Mark 12:35-44.

- Questions about rankings of commands - Love God and love your neighbor - Value of these commands God’s call to obedience of His people is one seen throughout all of Scripture.

Challenging Authority Part 2 Mark 12:13-27 March 5, 2023 On Taxation ·      Assumption: Caesar rules the secular, God rules the religious ·      Reality: God’s rule is sovereign over all ·      Encouragements: o   Submit to government as long as you can o   Surrender to God as long as you are alive On the Resurrection ·      Assumption: Life in heaven continues as it is on earth, with a little mor...

Sermon Title:                Love the Church! Text:                1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 The church isn’t: ·      A holy shrine ·      A spectator sport for a superstar personality ·      An avenue for experiential spirituality ·      A club for holy people The church is a new community that is: ·      United together by the Gospel (2:17-20) ·      Challenged under many afflictions (3:1-4) ·  ...

Challenging Authority February 26, 2023 Rejection of authority  · To reject the authority of Jesus is to promote my own control Rejection of repentance  · To reject the need for repentance is to promote my own righteousness Rejection of purpose  · To reject the sacrifice of Jesus is to reject God’s redemptive purposes · God is patient with sinners · God is persistent with sinners · God is purposef...

February 22, 2023 Wednesday Evening Bible Study Title:                The Word that Speaks Text:                1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 (also Hebrews 1:1-3, 2 Peter 1:16-21) The Word of God must be proclaimed (preached) ·      Central theme of God’s revelation is Jesus ·      Revelation – God’s word to biblical authors ·      Inspiration – God’s word from the biblical authors to the written page ·...

February 15, 2023 Wednesday Evening Bible Study Title:                Avoiding a Vain Ministry Text:                1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 When the gospel flourishes…  ·      There is boldness in the midst of adversity ·      There are pure motives in ministry ·      There is freedom from the love of human acceptance ·      Gentleness among the body is evident ·      There is a sharing of souls · ...

· Jesus curses the fig tree for having the appearance of fruit, but lacking true substance · Jesus condemns the temple for having the appearance of worship, but lacking devotion to the purposes of God  · Jesus compares the fig tree and the temple for having the appearance of faith, but lacking in complete dependence on God  Jesus desires worship that springs from a heart changed by Him,           ...

February 8, 2023 Wednesday Evening Bible Study Title:                A Gospel that Works Text:                1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 Genuine conversion begins with the Gospel (1:4-6, 9-10) ·      The gospel reveals my idols ·      The gospel satisfies my heart Genuine discipleship endures because of the Gospel (1:2-3, 8-9) ·      Thankfulness for the church ·      Faith that works ·      Love that...

A Declaration of Kingship Mark 11:1-11 February 5, 2023     Jesus is the…   • Intentional King who has all knowledge and is all sovereign  • Prophesied King who is fulfilling Scripture  • Peaceful King who is coming humbly  • Sacrificial King who will lay His life down • Global King who rules over all nations • Coming King who will come again in full power  • Personal King who beckons me to respon...

Love God, Love People II Timothy 2:8-10 January 29, 2023 Paul reminded Timothy to:  ·      Remember his Lord Remember that Jesus is:  ·      The conquering One ·      The prophesied One ·      The preached One Remember people

January 25, 2023 Wednesday Evening Bible Study Title:                Grace and Peace Text:                1 Thessalonians 1:1, Acts 17:1-9 Acts 17 ·      Gospel proclamation requires a context ·      Gospel proclamation centers on Gospel speech ·      Gospel proclamation will bring about worldly persecution The church is a people that are… (1 Thess. 1:1) ·      Part of a larger community ·      Pl...

Mercy For A Beggar Mark 10:46-52 January 22, 2023 Urgent condition of hopelessness ·      Honest assessment of his need ·      Honest acknowledgement of Jesus Bold confession of faith ·      Not the elegance of words ·      Desperation of the heart ·      Full abandonment to Jesus’ mercy Joyful command of following ·      Discipleship begins with knowledge ·      Discipleship must grow with obedie...

Mercy For A Beggar Mark 10:46-52 January 22, 2023 Urgent condition of hopelessness ·      Honest assessment of his need ·      Honest acknowledgement of Jesus Bold confession of faith ·      Not the elegance of words ·      Desperation of the heart ·      Full abandonment to Jesus’ mercy Joyful command of following ·      Discipleship begins with knowledge ·      Discipleship must grow with obedie...

What It Takes To Be Great Mark 10:32-45 January 15, 2023 · Jesus is completely aware of what will happen to Him.  · The cry of a prideful request.  · The call to serve.   Don’t ask what can I gain, but rather, what can I give?