Sermons From Albertville

This sermon explores the meaning  of the wedding at Cana. 

Luke's Gospel tells us that Jesus was ALSO  baptized.  This sermon explores the repercussions of that word for Christians. 

Living in the world as we do,  it's easy to conclude that all is meaningless and Random.  If this were true we would have every reason to surrender to depression and sadness. But it is not true for us Christians.   This Sermon explores how we can live with hope.  

Sometimes people imagine that to be religious is to be self-righteous,  but it's really just the opposite . To be a truly religious person is to be humble and willing to admit one's faults.   This sermon explains how self-righteousness acts as a hindrance to being truly righteous. 

Most of the prophecy has come true.  All the remain is the return of Jesus to judge the living and the dead.  How shall we then live?   This question is answered by that helpful little letter written by Jude.    You might find it handy to turn to Jude 17-25,  as this sermon explores this question. 

Surprisingly enough,  you put in an appearance in the Bible!      This sermon shows you how that's true.   Consider reading Revelation  7:9-13 (below)  before listening.   9After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branch...

Sermon adresses the whole idea of "following your dreams"   It is based on Ecclesiasties 5:10,18-20:  He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity.  Behold, what I have seen to be good and fitting is to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all the toil with which one toils under the sun the few days of his life that God has given...

I suggest,  that you read the text before listening. Mark 10:17–22 17As [Jesus] was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. 19You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear fals...

Prideful man opposes God and argues that he is wrong,  which leads to ruin of all kinds.   This sermon explores the whys and how's of this and how to end all arguments against him. 

Humanity is often on a completely different wavelength from the  Lord.  When He speaks, we don't listen and we don't understand.   This message offers some help in tuning into the Lord and actually understanding what he's been telling us. 

In Mark 9:14-29  we learn of a man whose child was possessed by a demon.   He approached Jesus.   And Jesus  said  "All things are possible for him who believes."      It was then that the  man said  "I do believe, help my unbelief."     It is this honest statement, that shows us what true Christian faith is about:  honesty.  

For our entire lives,   most of the western world has been witness to a great experiment.   In the 20th century a new way of thinking arose called humanism.   Humanism starts with the idea that God is a best ineffectual and at worst powerless to help us.     "No Deity will save us;  we must save ourselves"  the humanists declared.    We were taught to put faith in humanity.  If we've learned anyth...

This sermon explores a single Greek word that describes the Order which God can bring to our lives. 

This sermon is an exposition of John 6:51-69.  

In seafaring  lore, it was believed that the ninth wave, in a series of waves, was the one that would end you.   There are times that we have such thoughts about the troubles we endure.  IN this Sermon based on Mark 6:45-56,  We learn how one can endure the waves of trouble and keep our wits about us.     

When Jesus was Greeted by 5000 people when he came ashore,  The Gospel of Mark tells us that he noticed how they were like sheep without a shepherd and he had compassion on them and taught them many things.    His compassion was expressed, first and foremost by teaching them.   

Guilt is one of those things that can really cripple your life and remove all reason for joy.   This message is about the nature of guilt and God's answer to it.  

Christians imagine that it is so very difficult and complicated to live the life of a Christian in the world,   but it's not really that complicated.  This sermon lays out 5 simple rules that Jesus gave his disciples when he sent them out on a little mission trip. 

The world in which we live has a a certain artificial quality about it.  We are moved to pour our passions into things that ultimately do not matter;  to invest our love in  that which does not deserve such attention; to fix our hopes on things that cannot really deliver.   After a few decades of this, many find themselves coming to the conclusion that there must be something more.    There is.   

This sermon which recalls that time when Jesus disciples were in a boat with him and found themselves in the midst of a ferocious storm.  It explores fear and offers the way to over come it. 

What if, we had a pair of glasses that help us to see things that are real but heretofore unseen?  The Lord actually gives us something like that.  

After Adam and Eve Consumed the forbidden fruit,  God asked Adam a most intriguing question:  "Who told you, that you were naked?"  It seems to have no apparent answer, but there actually is.   

As he corrects the pharisees,  Jesus explains what the Sabbath is really about. 

The way we think, the way we feel, and what we believe is often heavily influenced by indoctrination of all kinds;  especially since the advent of social media.   One of the reasons that our country is so heavily divided at present is because of indoctrination.    Not only does indoctrination separate people from people,  but also people from God.  A person can be so overcome by the various doctri...

We find it difficult to be truthful to ourselves.   If we are ever going to be saved,  telling ourselves and God the truth is of great importance.   This is why Jesus sent us what he calls  "the Spirit of Truth"   For he will guid us on the journey into  the truth.