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Sermon Archive

Our sermon archive. Click Listen Icon to listen to the message; click on a Bible verse to read the passage.


May Sermons
May 27, 2012 - God searches for you and rescues you  Psalm 139:1-16, John 15:26-27;16:4b-15
May 20, 2012 - God protects us and offers wisdom  John 17:11b-19, Psalm 1
God overcame and allows us to overcome by faithMay 13, 2012 - God overcame and allows us to overcome by faith  1 John 5:1-8
Passing A TestMay 6, 2012 - Passing A Test  1 John 4:1-21

Easter Season 2012
Jesus the Good ShepherdApr 29, 2012 - Jesus the Good Shepherd  John 10:11-18
Apr 22, 2012 - Children of God, Now and Not Fully Yet  1 John 3:1-7
Jesus, Thomas, and YouApr 15, 2012 - Jesus, Thomas, and You  John 20:19-31
Jesus Swallowed Up Death ForeverApr 8, 2012 - Jesus Swallowed Up Death Forever  Isaiah 25:6-9
Apr 6, 2012 - Jesus Declared Guilty So We Can Be Innocent  Isaiah 53
A Passionate AttitudeApr 1, 2012 - A Passionate Attitude  Philippians 2:5-11

Sermon Single
GodMar 25, 2012 - God's Goodness is in the Details  Jeremiah 31:31-34

40 Days in the Word
What did we learn?Mar 18, 2012 - What did we learn?  
How can I USE God’s Word effectively?Mar 11, 2012 - How can I USE God’s Word effectively?  
How do I integrate God’s Word into my life?Mar 4, 2012 - How do I integrate God’s Word into my life?  Mark 8:27-38
How do I know what God’s Word means?Feb 26, 2012 - How do I know what God’s Word means?  Mark 1:9-15
Feb 22, 2012 - The Word of God humbles us  Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
How can I see what God wants me to see?Feb 19, 2012 - How can I see what God wants me to see?  Mark 9:2-9
What is the Purpose of the Bible?Feb 12, 2012 - What is the Purpose of the Bible?  Mark 1:40-45
Why can I trust the Bible (God’s Word)?Feb 5, 2012 - Why can I trust the Bible (God’s Word)?  Mark 1:29-39
How do I Build My Life on the Bible?Jan 29, 2012 - How do I Build My Life on the Bible?  James 1:19-25

God Speaks: How Do We Respond?
Wanting All To Be SavedJan 22, 2012 - Wanting All To Be Saved  Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Are You Listening?Jan 15, 2012 - Are You Listening?  1 Samuel 3:1-10
It Is DoneJan 8, 2012 - It Is Done  Genesis 1:1-5
We Receive A New NameJan 1, 2012 - We Receive A New Name  Isaiah 61:10-62:3

Advent / Christmas 2011
Dec 25, 2011 - Safe Passage  Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 62:10-12
It All Depends on...?Dec 24, 2011 - It All Depends on...?  Matthew 1:18-25
Jesus - The Light Which Chases Away The DarknessDec 18, 2011 - Jesus - The Light Which Chases Away The Darkness  John 1:4,9
The Best Gift Wrapping Ever!Dec 11, 2011 - The Best Gift Wrapping Ever!  Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Are You Ready?Dec 4, 2011 - Are You Ready?  Mark 1:1-8

Stewardship: A Way of Life
Being Fruitful Part 2Nov 27, 2011 - Being Fruitful Part 2  John 15:5

Sermon Single
Nov 23, 2011 - Thanksgiving Eve  

Stewardship: A Way of Life
Fruitful Use of MoneyNov 20, 2011 - Fruitful Use of Money  Deuteronomy 8:18
Being FruitfulNov 13, 2011 - Being Fruitful  Ephesians 2:10
Knowing, Believing, Being, and DoingNov 6, 2011 - Knowing, Believing, Being, and Doing  Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon Single
How Are We Right with God?Oct 30, 2011 - How Are We Right with God?  Romans 3:19-28
People Pleasing or Pleasing God?Oct 23, 2011 - People Pleasing or Pleasing God?  1 Thessalonians 2:1-13
God Is Still God, in Spite of MeOct 16, 2011 - God Is Still God, in Spite of Me  Isaiah 45:4b-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5

Life With "Phil"
Good ThinkingOct 9, 2011 - Good Thinking  Philippians 4:8
Deleting Junk MailOct 2, 2011 - Deleting Junk Mail  Philippians 3:8
How’s Your Attitude?Sep 25, 2011 - How’s Your Attitude?  Philippians 2:5
Going the DistanceSep 18, 2011 - Going the Distance  Philippians 1:21

Perseverance: In the Midst of Trouble, Loss, and Guilt
ForgivenessSep 11, 2011 - Forgiveness  Matthew 18:21-35
Fulfilling the Law in LoveSep 4, 2011 - Fulfilling the Law in Love  Romans 13:1-10
You DonAug 28, 2011 - You Don't Carry It All Alone  Matthew 16:21-28
Jesus Is... The Key to ForgivenessAug 21, 2011 - Jesus Is... The Key to Forgiveness  Matthew 16:13-20
Crumbs from GodAug 14, 2011 - Crumbs from God's Table can be Enough  Matthew 15:21-28
Blessings in the Midst of StormsAug 7, 2011 - Blessings in the Midst of Storms  Matthew 14:22-33

Important Things that Make a Difference
Finding Life Even If You Lost ItJul 31, 2011 - Finding Life Even If You Lost It  Matthew 10:39
ItJul 24, 2011 - It's The Little Things That Create Big Results  Matthew 13:31-35
Work As If God Is Your BossJul 17, 2011 - Work As If God Is Your Boss  Matthew 9:38
Jesus Calls: The Healthy (Righteous) and The Sick (Sinners)Jul 10, 2011 - Jesus Calls: The Healthy (Righteous) and The Sick (Sinners)  Matthew 9:12-13
Pruning Away The Worthless and Building On The PricelessJul 3, 2011 - Pruning Away The Worthless and Building On The Priceless  Matthew 7:15-19

Following Jesus ...
Guest Pastor Steve StutzJun 26, 2011 - Guest Pastor Steve Stutz  Matthew 6:24-24
... as He directs usJun 19, 2011 - ... as He directs us  Matthew 18:16-20
... as the Spirit flows to usJun 12, 2011 - ... as the Spirit flows to us  John 7:37-39
Jun 5, 2011 - ... as He prays for us  John 17:1-11

Growing
Relating to the Culture (Paul explaining the unknown God)May 29, 2011 - Relating to the Culture (Paul explaining the unknown God)  Acts 17:16-31
Helping Others Grow Through Serving (Elders and Helpers)May 22, 2011 - Helping Others Grow Through Serving (Elders and Helpers)  Acts 6:1-9
May 15, 2011 - Special Message  
Cut it back, Pamper it, or Pull it out.  (tough love)May 8, 2011 - Cut it back, Pamper it, or Pull it out. (tough love)  Acts 2:14a, 36-41
May 1, 2011 - Follow God (more than follow people)  Acts 5:29-42

Unconditional
UNconditional SECURITY (Victory) - Easter SundayApr 24, 2011 - UNconditional SECURITY (Victory) - Easter Sunday  Psalm 16, Matthew 28:1-10
UNconditional PASSION (Service) - Good FridayApr 22, 2011 - UNconditional PASSION (Service) - Good Friday  Psalm 22, John 19:17-30
UNconditional GOODNESS (and Love)Apr 17, 2011 - UNconditional GOODNESS (and Love)  Psalm 118:29
UNconditional FORGIVENESS (and Hope)Apr 10, 2011 - UNconditional FORGIVENESS (and Hope)  Psalm 130
UNconditional FREEDOM (spec. vss. 6-7)Apr 3, 2011 - UNconditional FREEDOM (spec. vss. 6-7)  Psalm 142
UNconditional ACCESS (INTRODUCTION)Mar 27, 2011 - UNconditional ACCESS (INTRODUCTION)  Romans 5:1-8


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