Maple City Sermons

This lesson deals with various ways parents can and should teach their children. Support the show

God's grace is a marvelous thing, but at times, it comes to us in uncomfortable ways. This life is filled with trials and although they are never easy, it is in the storms that we see the grace of God work mightily in our lives. Storms take us to a place we would not go on our own to make us into something that we cannot become on our own.  Support the show

John's first epistle was written to provide clarity on key Christological doctrines and provide assurance of salvation so that believers can find joy in having a bona fide relationship with the Father and the Son. Believers today continue to benefit from the simplicity of John's message and the profundity of his challenge. Support the show

A series designed to teach parents how to raise their kids in a biblical way and lead them toward the Gospel. This lesson discusses the importance and purpose of rules in your home as well as the methods through which we discipline and encourage our children Support the show

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Peter writes his final letter to the Jewish believers in Asia minor as a passionate plea for their growth. He wants them to be mindful of the Word, and to be cautious to ensure that the teaching they submit themselves to is in line with what God has revealed in both the Old and New Testaments.  Support the show

Part three in a series designed to teach parents how to raise their kids in a biblical way and lead them toward the Gospel. Support the show

This sermon shows God's providential love for David as He has prepared for him a safe-haven 100 years before David was even born. Trials are very real, but we serve a God who knows and who cares. Support the show

David's life was threatened by King Saul so many times that he finally resorted to something terribly foolish - to attempt to live in Gath, a city of the Philistines. Unfortunately, when he arrived, he was recognized, and upon meeting the King, David acted like he was mad. Through all these circumstances in David's life, we see God protecting and shaping the King He wants David to be. Su...

Luke's detailed account of Paul's journey to Rome continues as the ship is battered by a terrible wind called Euroclydon. The conditions become so terrible that every man on the ship save Paul is sure they are going to die. It is at this time of despair that God uses the faith and testimony of the Apostle Paul to show these men how great Paul's God truly is. God often uses our poor...

Peter is a character we all know and love. His successes and failures resonate in our lives. In this letter, Peter addresses the very practical problem of suffering. How are we to react? What should believers hope in through suffering? What is the purpose of suffering? Peter's guide to suffering will help the church today be prepared for and remain faithful through our suffering. Support the...

The story and Goliath does not illustrate our need to face the giants in our own lives; rather, it highlights our inability and God's power to provide salvation in a hopeless situation. It was David's faith, not his courage, that saved him. Support the show

How foolish we are if we believe that coming to Christ will relieve all of our temporal problems. Many times, the Spirit of God in us motivates action that results in further difficulties for us. Yet in those trials, the Spirit is there to guide, lead and empower a life that glorifies God in the storms. Support the show

Part three in a series designed to teach parents how to raise their kids in a biblical way and lead them toward the Gospel. Support the show

Saul was given many opportunities to serve the Lord in wonderful ways. When he sinned, God offered him many chances to repent. Sadly, the trajectory of Saul's life was one of constant disobedience and sin. The question for us is not whether or not we sin, we all do, the question is; when we sin, do we dismiss it like Saul, or are we broken and repentant like David? Support the show

Paul's maiden voyage to Rome is filled with storms and shipwreck. In Luke's detailed account we see man's frailty and God's sovereignty on full display. Paul is not in control of his circumstances, but with the help of his co-prisoners, Luke and Aristarchus, he trusts the God who sent the storm and rules over it. So should we, as we encounter life's storms, trust our Fathe...

Part two in a series designed to teach parents how to raise their kids in a biblical way and lead them toward the Gospel. Support the show

James writes to Jewish believers who have been forced out of their homes in Jerusalem and are now scattered all over Palestine. He encourages them to act upon the faith they profess to believe - to have a living faith that transforms their speech and their lifestyles. This letter is immensely practical and deeply convicting! Support the show

Parenting children in a sin-sick world is never easy. This lesson will introduce the foundation of biblical parenting, and stress the need to do everything we can to put our children in a position in which God can get a hold of their hearts. Support the show

The Christian life is not one of meaningless religious rituals and traditions, rather, it is a life in pursuit of the truth found in God's Word that creates within us a fountain of overflowing praise to God and a life of humble service to Him. God doesn't want our religious sacrifice, He wants our loving obedience. Support the show

The New Testament is filled with commands for believers to be witnesses to the gospel along with instructions on how to be that light effectively. In this wonderful story, Paul does not tell us how to evangelize persuasively, rather he exemplifies it for us. His respectfulness, transparency, honesty, confidence and willingness to suffer are all essential ingredients for us if we hope to effectivel...

The book of Hebrews was written by an unknown author to call believers who were tempted to settle back into their old religious routines to persevere in Christ. The author systematically lays out truth, warnings, and exhortations, reminding these Jewish believers that Jesus is BETTER; He is the superior, sufficient mediator of God's grace. Understanding these tremendous truths ought to create...

Paul, like many believers sold-out for the gospel throughout the centuries, was labelled as crazy by the Roman Procurator, Festus. Yet in this clash of worldviews, Paul argues that his belief in a resurrected Christ and his life's devotion to Him is not insane, but rather based in truth and reason. In Paul's worldview, living for the temporal was insane because eternity is real - where d...

The book of Philemon illustrates the power of God's grace in the life of both a slave owner and a runaway slave. From this short memo, we can learn so much about what it means to forgive and what true repentance looks like.  Support the show

As a dedicatory sermon to our new auditorium, Pastor Dressler's sermon, "The Centrality of the Gospel" reminds us that the gospel is central to our salvation and our growth. God's revelation to us through His Word and His Son bring us to the foot of the cross. Support the show