RLC Sermons

Thad DeBuhr encourages us that a given person’s response to us does not change our identity or our mission, as long as we are faithfully living the mission God has given each of us. Sermon Notes for One Big Story #8 — Go (PDF) Worship Music — May 27, 2018 (YouTube Playlist)

Thad DeBuhr shows us how to worship through the struggles in our lives by the faith that believes in what tomorrow holds. Sermon Notes for One Big Story #7 — Live (PDF) Worship Music — May 20, 2018 (YouTube Playlist)

Aaron Couch demonstrates the overwhelming love God has for His people, seen most clearly in Jesus on the cross. Sermon Notes for One Big Story #6 — The Cross (PDF) Worship Music — May 13, 2018 (YouTube Playlist)

Thad DeBuhr shows us how Jesus is the model for our lives, encouraging us to act like Him as we walk the path. Sermon Notes for One Big Story #5 — Follow (PDF) Worship Music — May 6, 2018 (YouTube Playlist)

Aaron Couch examines the cycle we see in Judges, helping us focus on God’s redemption and His endless patience. Sermon Notes for One Big Story #4 — Faithful (PDF) Worship Music — April 29, 2018 (YouTube Playlist)

Aaron Couch shows us how Abraham’s hospitality and faithfulness caught God’s attention, leading to the partnership they established to change the world. Sermon Notes for One Big Story #3 — Promise (PDF) Worship Music — April 22, 2018 (YouTube Playlist)

Thad DeBuhr equips us to crush the whispering lies we are told about how we aren’t good enough, leaving us free to choose the voices that dominate in our lives. Sermon Notes for One Big Story #2 — Broken (PDF) Worship Music — April 15, 2018 (YouTube Playlist)

Thad DeBuhr shows how Genesis 1 establishes the truth of who we are and how God sees us as very good in the midst of all creation. Sermon Notes for One Big Story #1 — Good (PDF) Worship Music — April 8, 2018 (YouTube Playlist)

Aaron Couch, Marty Solomon, and Thad DeBuhr show how we are the resurrected Christ in the lives of those around us. Sermon Notes for The Final Week #7 — Just One Hope (PDF) Worship Music — April 1, 2018 (YouTube Playlist) “Reckless Love” by Cory Asbury (song before communion, YouTube) “O Praise the Name (Anástasis)” by Hillsong Worship (song after communion, YouTube)

Thad DeBuhr discusses the way Jesus sought to bring the Kingdom to earth, and he shows how God will always forgive us if we are only willing to forgive ourselves. Sermon Notes for The Final Week #6 — Just One Act (PDF) Worship Music — March 25, 2018 (YouTube Playlist)

Aaron Couch invites us to lay down our lives for others in the way we live, through Christ, so the world can see Him for who He is. Sermon Notes for The Final Week #5 — Just One Invitation (PDF) Worship Music — March 18, 2018 (YouTube Playlist)

Thad DeBuhr discusses a variety of reasons we might be experiencing silence from God, and how we can have hope in those situations. Sermon Notes for The Final Week #4 — Just One Choice (PDF) Worship Music — March 11, 2018 (YouTube Playlist)

Thad DeBuhr walks through the reasoning Judas used to betray Jesus. We see where he went wrong and how we need to lay down our own agendas to give way to God’s plan for the world. Sermon Notes for The Final Week #3 — Just One Ending (PDF) The Seven Woes — Real Life Sermon Archive Worship Music — March 4, 2018 (YouTube Playlist)

Aaron Couch encourages us to seek God’s wisdom and a righteousness that comes from peace-making, not from following religious rules. Sermon Notes for The Final Week #2 — Just One Source (PDF) Worship Music — February 25, 2018 (YouTube Playlist)

Marty Solomon commences the Lenten season by inviting us to reflect on the places where we’re seeking to establish a kingdom other than God’s. Sermon Notes for The Final Week #1 — Just One Kingdom (PDF) Worship Music — February 18, 2018 (YouTube Playlist)

Thad DeBuhr and Chris Clayton walk us through the act of worship and share a personal story about the power of worship in our lives. Sermon Notes for Worship #2 — Our Response (PDF)

Thad DeBuhr and Chris Clayton teach us how to prepare ourselves for worship and how to create space for God to fill in our lives. Sermon Notes for Worship #1 — God’s Presence (PDF)

Aaron Couch and Thad DeBuhr present a point of decision, challenging us to make a commitment to the Lord. Sermon Notes for The ABCs of Financial Freedom #4 — Decision (PDF)

Thad DeBuhr discusses the implications of our responsibility in the area of giving. Sermon Notes for The ABCs of Financial Freedom #3 — Choice (PDF)

Aaron Couch and Thad DeBuhr continue our series on financial freedom by talking about the bondage of debt and share some strategies to avoid it. Sermon Notes for The ABCs of Financial Freedom #2 — Bondage (PDF)

Thad DeBuhr opens the series by explaining why our attitudes affect how we experience financial freedom. Sermon Notes for The ABCs of Financial Freedom #1 — Attitude (PDF)

Thad DeBuhr helps us see the inherent value in people and stirs our hearts to see the needs of others. Sermon Notes for Looking Back, Planning Ahead (PDF)

Aaron Couch brings Advent to a culmination by looking at the genealogy found in the Gospel of Matthew to see how Christmas leaves no one behind. Sermon Notes for Prepare the Way #4 — Christ (PDF)

Thad DeBuhr establishes how God shows up in Advent for everybody — not just the religious elite. Sermon Notes for Prepare the Way #3 — Joy/Love (PDF)

Aaron Couch continues our work through the Advent season by inviting us to have peace with those around us as the ancient idea of shalom teaches us. Sermon Notes for Prepare the Way #2 — Peace (PDF)