Weekend Sermons Podcast

Even as Christians, we must regularly examine what we pursue with our time, money, and thoughts to determine our spiritual well-being.

We must ensure that our personal sacrifices to God are never exploited for the purpose of gaining others' praise and attention.

An effective testimony emphasizes the work of Christ on behalf of unworthy sinners and includes how God has been working through them ever since. Main Text: 1 Timothy 1:12 –17 12 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, 13 though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy bec...

Preaching Point:  We must work diligently to ensure that we nor anybody else carelessly reject an invitation to God’s eschatological banquet because we stubbornly choose to pursue our own ambitions. Main Text:  Luke 14:15–24 15 When one of those who reclined at table with him heard these things, he said to him, “Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!”&nbs...

PREACHING POINT : To pray effectively about your needs, you must keep God's economy at the forefront of your prayers. MAIN TEXT: Matthew 6:9–15 9 Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread, 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13And lead us...

Preaching Point: Your generosity should never be motivated by human recognition but by your commitment to God, who sees your generosity and rewards you as His child. Main Text: Matthew 6:1–4 Teaching Points: Check Your Motives v1 Don’t Settle for Less v2        Give to Glorify God vv3-4 Application Questions:  Write down one observation or application you found helpful fro...

Text 1: 1 John 5:13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. Point 1: Placing your trust in the person and work of Christ Point 2: The God-given capacity and desire to follow Christ faithfully Point 3: Persevering in the faith Application Questions: 1. What is one observation or application you found helpful or encouraging...

Preaching Point : As a Christian, you have a responsibility to display your relationship with God by reflecting His benevolence and concern for all people, including your enemies. Main Text: Matthew 5:43–48 Teaching Points:    Love Others Indiscriminately vv43-45 Reject the World’s Superficial Definition of Love vv46-47 Intentionally Pursue Progressive Holiness v48 Application Quest...

Preaching Point: God’s displeasure with word manipulation should cause you to think carefully before making frivolous promises you are not committed to keeping.  Main Text: Matthew 5:33–37 33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ 34 But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven...

Preaching Point : A personal commitment to God’s original intent for marriage is a necessary component of faithfully following Jesus. Main Text: Matthew 5:31–32 31 Teaching Points: Recover God’s Permanent Design for Marriage Honor Marriage as a Reflection of Christ and the Church  Tenaciously Guard Your Marriage Covenant Application Questions: Write down one observation or application you mad...

Preaching Point : Your struggle with lust will often require the Spirit-empowered employment of extreme measures that are well worth the sacrifice and energy you expend to kill your sin. Main Text: Matthew 5:27–30 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her i...

Preaching Point: If we want to sufficiently deal with the hatred in our hearts we must trust in the righteousness of Christ who cleanses us from our guilt and and empowers us to love others. Main Text: Matthew 5:21–26 Teaching Points: Abhor Your Unrighteous Anger (vv. 21-22) Pursue Proper Worship Through Your Reconciliation with Others (vv. 23-24) Reconcile with Others Now (vv. 25-26) Application...

Preaching Point: Christ’s righteousness produces obedience from the inside out concerning all that Jesus commands and even comes with a warning to those who reject absolute obedience to the commands of Christ. Main Text: Matthew 5:17–20 Teaching Points: Eradicate Legalistic Ideas of Righteousness V20 Fear Invalidating Any of Jesus’ Commands V19a Desire an Honorable Position in God’s Kingdom V19b A...

Preaching Point : A proper understanding of Jesus' relationship to the Law is crucial for believers to grasp the significance of the work of Christ and the usefulness of the whole Bible in the church's life. Main Text: Matthew 5:17–18 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven a...

Preaching Point : In every situation, believers are responsible for visibly standing out through their good works resulting in the world seeing our actions and giving glory to God. Main Text: Matthew 5:13–16 Teaching Points: Provide a Distinct Influence to the World v13 Produce a Noticeable Presence vv14-16a Properly Understand the Purpose of Good Works v16b Application Questions: What is one obse...

Title: Happy Are the Persecuted Preaching Point: We need to rejoice in every suffering associated with our connection to Christ, knowing that our persecution is proof of our heavenly citizenship and that all our suffering for Christ comes with the promise of great reward in heaven. Main Text: Matthew 5:10–12 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdo...

Preaching Point : The genuine marker of a child of God is diligently laboring, even at great personal cost, to be peacemakers in every sphere of life. Main Text: Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Teaching Points: Recount What it Cost Jesus to Make Peace with You  Sacrifice for the Sake of Peacemaking  Be Christ’s Ambassador for Peacemaking&n...

Title: Pure in Heart             Main Text: Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Preaching Point: Anyone who desires a relationship with God today and for eternity must undergo a complete transformation wherein their heart, soul, mind, and body are ruled by Christ through our unconditional surrender to Him.&...

Preaching Point : If we are going to be Jesus-minded people, we must undertake the hard work of going after lost souls and genuinely celebrating when God saves them. Main Text: Luke 15:8–10 Teaching Points: Increase Your Love for the Lost vv8-9 Get Your Hands Dirty v8b Celebrate Salvation vv9-10 Application Questions: 1. What is one observation or application you found helpful from this week's bap...

Title: Married with Bills Main Text: Luke 16:19-25 Teaching Points: Recognize "The Good Life" vv19, 22b-25 Trust God More vv19-25 Cultivate Faith to Help, Not Hoard vv19-21

Preaching Point: The Power of Christ’s resurrection enables you to live effectively for God today while eagerly awaiting your own bodily resurrection at Christ’s return. Main Text: Romans 6:1–11 1 Teaching Points: 1. Expect a New Life with New Desires vv1-4 2. Be Spiritually Motivated by Your Future Resurrection v5 3. Deliberately Live for God Today vv6-11 Application Questions: 1. Write down one...

Preaching Point : Christians count themselves fortunate because of God’s mercy toward them and should labor diligently to display that mercy to others. Main Text: Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Teaching Points: 1. Understand Mercy as a Central Feature of the Gospel v7 2. Expect God’s Mercy When You Respond to the Gospel v7 3. Exercise Mercy as a Central Elemen...

Preaching Point: Kingdom happiness is experienced by those who are counted righteous before God through Jesus Christ and obey Him. Main Text: Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Teaching Points: 1. Find Satisfaction in Christ’s Righteousness v6 2. Pursue Progressive Righteousness v6 3. Long for Complete Righteousness v6 Application Q...

Preaching Point: Knowing the eschatological plan of God should motivate you to happily submit to the Will of God. Main Text: Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Teaching Points: 1. Find Kingdom Happiness in Godly Obedience (v. 5) 2. Persevere in Meekness (v. 5) 3. Yearn for Jesus' Coming Kingdom (v. 5) Application Questions: 1.What is one observation you found hel...

Title: Kingdom Happiness: Those Who Mourn Preaching Point: Kingdom happiness belongs to people who grieve over their sin and turn to Jesus for forgiveness; they will be comforted. Main Text: Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Teaching Points: 1. Allow Mourning to Lead You to Repentance v4 2. Rejoice in Your Renewed Position v4 3. Anticipate Comforting & Enco...