Christ Church Sterling Sermons

Sermon Text: Genesis 26 In a passage that feels like we are re-reading, we are reminded of the importance of faith in the life of God's people. Yet even when our faith falters, God is always faithful.

Sermon Text:Genesis 25:19-34 In a passage that, when we think about it, is quite controversial, highlighting what grace is and showing how it is scandalous.

Sermon Text: Genesis 25:1-18 In this transition chapter that takes us from Abraham to Isaac, we see how God keeps His promises and how God's people are able to be a part of how they come true.

Sermon Text: Philippians 2:1-11 As the church of Jesus Christ, we are called to follow His example in humility, servanthood, and unity.

Sermon Text: Galatians 5:1-15  This Sunday we took a look at Legalism vs Antinomianism. A person depending on their ability to follow the law for righteousness vs a person rejecting law because of grace. How do we honor God's law and protect the purity of the church while not giving into legalism? How do we show grace and give space to disagree without giving into antinomianism (or disregard of th...

Sermon Text: Psalm 1 and 2 Chronicles 34:14-21 We have God's Word! This week we talk about the amazing privilege of that and how we, as Christ Church, approach Scripture.

Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-7 and Acts 2:42-47 What is a disciple? What does it mean to make disciples? Does it have to be some church program? This week we look at how disciple making is something that all of us are called to do as we go about our lives as the church.

Sermon Text: Luke 18:1-17 Prayer should mark the life of every Christian as it demonstrates how much we trust God verse how much we trust ourselves.

Sermon Text: Matthew 28:16-20 What is the primary call to Christians? This passage gives us the commission Christ gave us to show the world the way to follow Christ.

Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 From the beginning, God has prioritized order. We will talk about how order is practiced in the local church and how we practice it at Christ Church.

Sermon Text: Mark 15:1-47 As we look to the cross, we will dwell on several components of what Jesus accomplished.

Sermon Text: John 20:1-31 Christ is risen! Death is defeated!

Sermon Text: Luke 22:7-30 Jesus institutes the Lord's Supper as a way to regularly remind us of the cross. Our weekly sermons are also available as podcasts at... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christ-church-sterling-sermons/id1705637190 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qIeqKKHlPB1JzxheJWAOR?si=ZxN0SBihRW6H-1TsM8h6uA&nd=1&dlsi=744e040dca57493f

Sermon Text: Matthew 24:29-31, 36-51 Jesus gives warning and signs in regard to His return with a call to faithfulness for those who are His people. Our weekly sermons are also available as podcasts at... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christ-church-sterling-sermons/id1705637190 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qIeqKKHlPB1JzxheJWAOR?si=ZxN0SBihRW6H-1TsM8h6uA&...

Sermon Text: Matthew 21:12-22 In the process of clearing the temple, Jesus teaches a lesson on hypocrisy, faith, and worship.

Sermon Text: Luke 19:28-44 The King enters Jerusalem. This Sunday we begin our series, "The 8 Days That Changed Eternity" and the first day of Passion Week is Passover Sunday. We see the one true King enter who is worthy of all praise.

Sermon Text: Genesis 24:29-67 Over 2 weeks, we are looking at how Isaac and Rebekah came to be married. The 2 words we focus these 2 weeks on are "faithful obedience." We see that lived out by multiple people in the story, giving us an example of how faithful obedience is lived out by God's people.

Over 2 weeks, we are looking at how Isaac and Rebekah came to be married. The 2 words we focus these 2 weeks on are "faithful obedience." We see that lived out by multiple people in the story, giving us an example of how faithful obedience is lived out by God's people.

Sermon Text: Genesis 23:1-20 After many amazing moments in the life of Abraham and Sarah, we truly see that the promises of God will not be fully realized during their earthly life. Yet how Sarah's death is handled, we see that they trusted God for the future.

Sermon Text: Genesis 21:22-22:24 Sin impacts our relationships: our relationships with each other and with God. Yet God provides His grace in order that we might be reconciled to Him and to our fellow man.

Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:2 What is our position toward the world? Are we for or against? Actually, it's some of both! We have been set apart from the world in terms of its sin, yet we are also sent into the world with the good news of salvation in Jesus. Paul describes those who carry this gospel as being "ambassadors for Christ." In a world at war with God, we are to extend his offer of...

Promise Kept and A God Who Protects Sermon Text: Genesis 21:1-21 Human relationships are messy. Yet through that, we have a God who keeps, and protects His promises. That is true of His covenant people and even those who seem to be on the outside.

Sermon Text: Genesis 20 Abraham falls into a sin that he has fallen into before. Sin often has consequences we do not expect and it often can impact and harm other people. While God is just, He is gracious to forgive any who would sincerely repent.

Sermon Text: Genesis 19 Judgment is laid upon Sodom and Gomorrah. In Genesis 19, we see horrific sin, devastating judgment, and then a disturbing ending. This is a picture of what dwelling on sinful things does to us and how that can ruin a life. We are warned, and thus encouraged, to dwell on God and His Word above all else.

Sermon Text: Acts 2:42-47 God set up the church to operate in a particular way, and if we are going to reach our community, and the world, for the Kingdom, we should continue in their tradition.