Longview Heights Sermons

Who Gets In? Mark 10:13-31 January 8, 2023 The radical demands of salvation • Salvation demands total dependence • Salvation demands total perfection • Salvation demands total surrender The radical results of discipleship • The Kingdom becomes my focus • My resources become expendable • What is costly becomes great gain • Jesus becomes my goal  The Kingdom of God is available to any who acknowledg...

November 30, 2022 Wednesday Evening Bible Study Sermon Title: The Cosmic Role of the Church Text: Ephesians 3 The church exists to display the manifold wisdom of God through the revelation of the Gospel and the power of reconciliation, strengthened by the love of God The church is shaped by the Word of God (v. 1-6) ● God’s revelation stands as the foundation ● Church’s reconciliation stands as the...

Discipleship and Marriage  Mark 10:1-12 November 27, 2027 God designs marriage  ·      Marriage was designed in a covenant ·      Marriage was designed with permanency ·      Marriage was designed to represent the Gospel  God protects marriage   ·      Divorce is regulated by God ·      Divorce can be permissible, but not prioritized God redeems marriage   ·      God will never commit adultery aga...

Jesus’ Request of His Disciples Mark 9:30-50 November 20, 2022 Understand Jesus’ Fate Understand Humility is Key Understand Severity of Sin

November 9, 2022 Wednesday Evening Bible Study Sermon Title: God’s Heart for the Nations (Pt 2) Text: Revelation 5, 7:9-17 • God’s desire is to bless His people so that He will be praised by all peoples everywhere • God’s gracious purpose is to show His loving and just nature on the cross in order to redeem a people from every tribe, tongue, language, and nation for the sake of His ultimate glory...

Help my Unbelief! Mark 9:14-29 November 6, 2022 · Circumstances can lead to lack of faith · Believe in spite of those circumstances · True faith is marked by total dependence In spite of failures, as believers, we should trust God completely – even if it means crying out, “I believe, help my unbelief.” Discussion Questions · What has been a mistake you made that taught you the most valuable lesson...

November 2, 2022 Wednesday Evening Bible Study Sermon Title: God’s Heart for the Nations Text: Psalm 67 • God’s desire is to bless His people so that He will be praised by all peoples everywhere • It is tempting to disconnect God’s purpose from God’s blessings in my life • Significance in my life is found in devoting myself to a purpose that is larger than my own life • God’s gracious purpose is t...

Jesus, Only Jesus Mark 9:1-13 October 30. 2022 • Jesus is not just a reflection, He is the glory of God • Jesus is not just a prophet, He is the Son of God • Jesus is not just a messenger, He is the message • Jesus is not just a piece of the puzzle, He is the fulfillment of God’s plan • Jesus is not just another teacher we need; Jesus alone is the ultimate hope for our souls In spite of terrible s...

October 19, 2022 Wednesday Evening Bible Study Sermon Title:                After the Credits Roll   Text:                Esther 9-10 The Story ·      A great reversal  ·      A unified nation ·      A defensive front  ·      A victorious celebration ·      A national remembrance  ·      An annual festival Reflections ·      God specializes in using evil for His good purposes  ·      Left to ourse...

Title: Finally, Some Good News Text: Esther 8 The Story • Reward in the palace • Plea in the throne • Defense in the homes • Victory in the streets Reflections • Safety in our own salvation should not lead us to a lack of compassion for others • The Gospel calls me to stand in the gap for others • We fight sin from a victorious position • Discipleship cannot only be in profession, but must be in p...

A Seat at the Table for All Mark 8:1-10 October 9, 2022 • Jesus serves compassionately • Jesus satisfies completely • Jesus saves unconditionally • Jesus sends intentionally As Jesus satisfies my deepest need, I live intentionally to minister on His behalf

Title: Rise and Fall Text: Esther 7

A Savior for All Peoples, Everywhere Mark 7:24-37 October 2, 2022 • Even if life seems stacked against you, Jesus has overcome the greatest hurdle for you • Even if you do not think there’s room for you, Jesus lovingly invites you to the table • Even if you think you are out of options, Jesus is more than sufficient to meet your needs • Even if you think you are far from God, Jesus was willing to...

Sermon Title: Commitment that Leads to Action Text: Esther 5 One Set of Plans… • Developed in prayer • Defined by sacrifice • Elevates people • Results in life Another set of plans… • Developed in secret • Defined by selfishness • Exploits people • Results in death Reflections • Opportunities for obedience is always a call to faith • Delayed obedience is a dangerous strategy • A Gospel-centered wo...

When Faith is Hard Mark 6:45-56 September 18, 2022 • Jesus is not surprised by storms • Jesus cares deeply in the midst of the storms o In His compassion, Jesus intercedes for me o In His grace, Jesus comes for me • Jesus is what I need most in the storms o Jesus often does his deepest work in the storm o Jesus has faced the deepest storm for me • Jesus is fully present in the storms • Jesus desir...

Sermon Title: Purpose Over Position Text: Esther 4 The Story (The Conversations) • A conversation of mourning • A conversation of death • A conversation of challenges • A conversation of reality • A conversation of identification Reflections • My daily obedience is God’s ordinary means for accomplishing His purposes • Big moments can only be sustained by small, everyday, faithful decisions • As in...

Sermon Title: A Hostile World Text: Esther 2:19-3:15 The Story • A cousin’s courage • A cousin’s defiance • A family who hunted • An enemy’s threat • An oblivious feast Reflections • The Gospel transforms the way I view people so that my goal is their good • A Biblical, Gospel-centered worldview will always be in opposition to society • How people use their God-given authority is a test of charact...

Obedience Seen in John the Baptist Mark 6:14-29 September 4, 2022 Responses to Faithfulness • Some respond in awe. • Some respond in anger Cost of Obedience • Loss of a life • Gaining a new standard of success Submitting to Jesus as Savior leads to following the Father with complete obedience through the Holy Spirit.

• Jesus’ authority is not always received • Jesus sends out with power and provisions • Disciples preach repentance Jesus’ power is not based on the response of others.

The Greatness of Jesus (Part 3) Mark 5:21-43 August 21, 2022 • Jesus responds to the desperate • Jesus reaches the overlooked • Jesus reacts in His sovereign timing • Jesus requires faith in Him alone • Jesus reverses what sin wrecks With gracious compassion, Jesus redeems any who cry out to Him in faith

A Royal Conflict Esther 1:10-22 The Story • A king’s requirement • A queen’s refusal • A broken reaction • A horrible ruling Reflections • God’s good purposes are accomplished regardless of the actions of people • Unrepentant sin often leads to more sin • When accountability is low, rebellion is easy and repentance is difficult • Only God’s Kingdom will not be shaken