Sermons by Joshua Vanmeter

A New Heart This sermon powerfully illustrates the necessity of spiritual transformation through the metaphor of a young girl named Riley awaiting a heart transplant. The core message, drawn from 1 Corinthians 15, emphasizes that physical life in a fallen world (Romans 5:12-14) is marked by corruption and death. Paul argues that if Christ is not risen, then our faith is in vain and our hope is lim...

This sermon, delivered by Brother Josh, emphasizes that God doesn't always choose those deemed outwardly qualified but often equips the unlikely to confound the wise. He argues that our perceived inadequacies are opportunities for God to demonstrate His power. Exodus 4:10-17: Moses's reluctance and God's promise to equip him demonstrate that God provides ability, even when we feel inadequate. 1 Co...

What is in You? This sermon urges listeners to examine the true contents of their hearts, challenging the notion that outward appearances equate to genuine faith. The central question, "What is in you?" serves as a guiding thread, prompting introspection about the forces that dictate our actions, thoughts, and desires. The sermon draws a parallel between the innate foolishness of children *(Prover...

This teaching sermon from Bro. Josh emphasizes the Christian's role as an "ambassador in bonds," highlighting the importance of both outward defense and inward transformation. Using Ephesians 6:10-18, the message details the armor of God, urging believers to recognize their true enemy as spiritual forces, not flesh and blood. The sermon emphasizes the necessity of truth, righteousness, faith, salv...

Bro. Joshua brings a sermon that challenges listeners to confront the true cost of discipleship, urging them to embrace suffering and self-denial as exemplified by Jesus's journey to the cross (Matthew 16:21-25, John 18-19). It emphasizes that salvation requires genuine repentance and faith (John 19:28-30), a willingness to lose one's life for Christ's sake, and a rejection of worldly comforts and...

In today’s message titled “The Word Is”, we gather around four foundational truths about the Bible: It is True, Preserved, Precious, and Powerful. Bro. Josh Van Meter begins by inviting us to examine our faith and the trustworthiness of Scripture. Can we really believe Genesis 1:1? Why would the apostles suffer and die for a lie? Through history, manuscript evidence, oral tradition, and the enduri...

This messages neck deep into the great commission (Matt. 28), discipleship (Luke 10) and the Parents role in insuring their child is being properly discipled.

Christ. The Justifier of our Hearts.