Elmwood Church - Sermons

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said it is possible to live a financially and materially non-anxious life. In order to live this life, Jesus tells us to do two things: 1) Go to school in the classroom of creation 2) Remember whose you are

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said it is possible to live a financially and materially non-anxious life . This message explores the foundation — our relationship to money and possessions. In order to live a financially non-anxious life, we need to: See the limitations of money and possessions See the power of money and possessions See the ultimate Treasure is available to us

In the first sermon recorded in the early church, Peter announces the good news — Jesus lived. Jesus died. Jess rose. This simple message has the power to change our lives if we let it. 

The main theme of Psalm 84 is homesickness for the presence of God. As we look at this song, we'll see the pattern it sets, how that pattern is brought to completion in Jesus, and how we should respond. 

When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life.

When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life.

When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life.

When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life.

When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

How does the body of Christ grow and come to maturity? In Ephesians 4, Paul tells us that the body grows to maturity as each part does its work. Here are two truths that will change how we live as members of the body:  1) God has prepared unique ministries for each member of the body 2) Through works of service, we participate in the cosmic victory of Jesus

When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

When we read Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, we see a church whose attitudes and actions are sometimes indistinguishable from the Roman culture around them. The church in Corinth is messy and divided, but it belongs to God. The letter of 1 Corinthians shows us a beautiful picture of how the gospel can bring transformation and renewal to every area of life. 

What we behold — what our heart loves and finds beautiful and compelling — will determine how we behave. The goal of this Advent series is to help us behold Jesus. Each week we’re going to look at an aspect of Jesus’ identity, and together these vignettes give us a fuller picture of the One who is worthy of our beholding.  In today's message, we explore how Jesus is the one who fulfills all o...

What we behold — what our heart loves and finds beautiful and compelling — will determine how we behave. The goal of this Advent series is to help us behold Jesus. Each week we’re going to look at an aspect of Jesus’ identity, and together these vignettes give us a fuller picture of the One who is worthy of our beholding.  In today's message, we explore how Jesus is the one who makes all thin...

What we behold — what our heart loves and finds beautiful and compelling — will determine how we behave. The goal of this Advent series is to help us behold Jesus. Each week we’re going to look at an aspect of Jesus’ identity, and together these vignettes give us a fuller picture of the One who is worthy of our beholding.  In today's message, we explore how Jesus is the bringer of the new cov...

What we behold — what our heart loves and finds beautiful and compelling — will determine how we behave. The goal of this Advent series is to help us behold Jesus. Each week we’re going to look at an aspect of Jesus’ identity, and together these vignettes give us a fuller picture of the One who is worthy of our beholding.  In today's message, we explore how Jesus is the Servant of the Lord.

What we behold — what our heart loves and finds beautiful and compelling — will determine how we behave. The goal of this Advent series is to help us behold Jesus. Each week we’re going to look at an aspect of Jesus’ identity, and together these vignettes give us a fuller picture of the One who is worthy of our beholding.  In today's message, we explore how Jesus is the source of salvation.

The idea behind this series is simple: what we behold will determine how we behave . Each week this Advent, we’re going to look at an aspect of Jesus’ identity, and together these vignettes will give us a fuller picture of the One who is worthy of our beholding. Matthew is convinced that the birth of Jesus is the fulfillment of what the prophet Isaiah spoke 700 years earlier. In what way does his...