Weekly Sermon

Description:  God has established his rule and reign through his son Jesus. True citizens of the kingdom accept the rule and reign of Christ! While many attempt to gain the inheritance of the kingdom their own way, God has made his Son the only way to inherit the kingdom. Scripture to be read:  Matthew 21:33-46

Description:  We like to be rewarded based on the quality of our work. In the kingdom of God, kingdom workers are rewarded, but not according to their work. The drive to work for the kingdom is not based on a desire to be greater than others; rather, kingdom workers are motivated by God's generosity. Scripture to be read:  Matthew 20:1-16

Description:  The kingdom of God changes how we interact with others, even those who have wronged us. Citizens of the kingdom realize they have wronged God, resulting in a debt that is unpayable. When Christians realize they have been forgiven of their debt before a holy God, life in the kingdom begins to make sense to them.  Scripture to be read:  Matthew 18:21-35

Description:  The kingdom of God is valuable and cannot be compared with anyone or anything else. Those who are citizens of the kingdom not only understand the rule and reign of God through Christ but treasure it! To understand the kingdom is to treasure the kingdom. Scripture to be read:  Matthew 13:44-53

It can be easy to look around and wonder if God is at work in the world. Human beings, with a tendency to measure success by worldly standards, often miss the kingdom of God at work around them. The kingdom of God is growing and thriving, just not in the way we expect. Scripture to be read:  Matthew 13:31-35

Description:  While it is true that God currently rules and reigns over creation, it is also true that evil is permitted to exist for a time. Believers in Jesus do not despair and give up hope, for they understand the message of the kingdom and anticipate a future time when evil is dealt with once and for all. Scripture to be read:  Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Explore the legacy of King David and the lasting impact of a godly life. As David prepared for the next generation, we too are called to invest in what truly matters—passing down a faith that endures through devotion, generosity, and commitment to God's work. David’s story challenges us to consider the legacy we are leaving behind and encourages us to build lives that reflect God's eternal purpose...

Description:  Not everyone is able to understand the kingdom of God, for that understanding must be granted to us. We cannot understand the kingdom on our own! The Lord must heal our hearts and grant understanding of his kingdom, so unless there is a change of heart... we cannot understand the implications and meaning of the kingdom of God. Scripture to be read:  Matthew 13:10-17

Human hearts are not naturally receptive to God's word and authority. The human heart, in our fallenness, is hostile to the word of God... preventing the life that the word brings. Our first lesson is this: That the heart must be cultivated in such a way that it is able to receive the Kingdom of God. Scripture to be read:  Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

 When the gospel of Christ appeals to welcome others into Christian fellowship... the Christian does well to obey the call. The work of Christ in the life of the believer is the basis for this obedience! Such obedience is refreshing and life giving for the congregation, for believers in Jesus rejoice to see the gospel at work around them. Scripture to be read:  Philemon 1:17-25

Description:  When the gospel is the basis of Christian fellowship, there is an appeal to welcome others into fellowship! Earthly categories that cause division are irrelevant here... the gospel alone is the basis for inviting others into Christian fellowship. Those who believe in the gospel are brothers and sisters... Those who do not believe are outside of Christian fellowship. Scripture to be r...

Description:  As we come to the close of "Hymns of Praise", we come to a great final call to praise! The Lord is deserving of the highest praise, for he is the one who has done great things for his people. True knowledge about the works of God manifests itself in exuberant praise to God, so praise him! Scripture to be read:  Psalms 150:1-6

Description:  Fellowship in Christ is based solely on the gospel of Jesus Christ. The true family of God is not based on a particular bloodline but involves those whose faith is in the Lord Jesus. So, the basis for fellowship in Christ must be faith in Christ, for no other basis produces a genuine fellowship of brothers and sisters in Christ. Scripture to be read:  Philemon 1:1-7

Description:  : In a world full of uncertainty, the people of God have great hope! Because of the Lord who works for his people, hope is uniquely found in the Lord. Let us not lose sight of our hope by trusting in the plans of man that fall, but let us recapture our blessed hope through trust in our Lord. Scripture to be read:  Psalms 146:1-10

Description:  The God that Christians worship has the name above all names. The true God of the Bible is high and lifted up above all of creation. This is an amazing truth for the worshipper, for this very God who is above all things works to raise up the humble. Humility in worship then is necessary, for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble" (James 4:6). Scripture to be read:  Psa...

Description:  A lifetime of worship for the believer in Jesus is grounded in the works of God for his people. The believer never tires of studying the works of the Lord; rather, they delight in them! In a world in which many things compete for our attention, the works of the Lord remain evident so that we may live by them. Scripture to be read:  Psalms 111:1-10

Psalms 103:1-22

Joyful praise in the life of a Christian is based on a knowledge of who God is and who we are. Joyful praise is not meant to be forced simply out of obligation but is rather a natural response to who God is. We are commanded to worship the Lord in all areas of life, and this begins with the affections of our hearts focused on God's redemptive work. Scripture to be read:  Psalms 100:1-5

Scripture: Psalms 66:1-20

The steadfast love of the Lord fills the earth, and for that we give him praise. In a world full of sin and brokenness, the steadfast love of the Lord gives the believer great reason to hope. Because the Lord shows his lovingkindness to those who trust in him, they have great reason to hope for there is no hope apart from the Lord. Scripture to be read:  Psalms 33:1-22

Scripture to be read:  Psalms 19:1-14 Sermon Description: Though it can be tempting to find the law of the Lord burdensome and unnecessary, it is the law of the Lord that restores the soul! The word of the Lord is perfect and worthy of our praise and adoration. May it be that our hearts rest in his word, for His is the perfect way that leads to salvation through faith in Christ.

The glory of the Lord is over all creation, which leads the heart of the believer to rejoice in him! Even though man is so far below God's glory and splendor, God raises man up. This gives the believer cause for praise, for it is through Christ that mortal man is raised with him. Scripture to be read:  Psalm 8:1-9

Jesus is the better high priest who lives to intercede for his people. In our attempts to justify ourselves by seeking to defend our innocence, we can forget that there is one who offers a perfect plea for guilty sinners before God. Jesus speaks a better word on behalf of sinners to the Father, so accept the ministry of the Son.  Scripture to be read:  Hebrews 7:20-28

Scripture to be read:  Philippians 3:1-11

In the midst of earthly rulers and authorities, the Lord reigns from Heaven. It is a good thing that the Lord rules over the earth, for he has set his Son as King! Life and freedom will not be found when we set ourselves against HIS authority, but only when we set ourselves under the reign of King Jesus. Scripture to be read:  Psalm 2:1-12