Sermon: A Tranquil Heart vs. Envy Today, we focus on Proverbs 14:30: “A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.” The Poison of Envy: A Tale of Snow White Once upon a time, a queen had a daughter with skin as white as snow, lips as red as blood,…
Sermon: Three Encouragements to Faithfulness Introduction Good morning, church. Do you ever find yourself reminiscing about the “good old days”? Perhaps you recall the song, Grandpa, Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days, with its nostalgic lines about lovers standing together, families praying, and daddies staying home. Maybe you think back to when Peeve Mart…
Sermon: The Seven Deadly Sins of Smartphones – Wrath Praise the Lord for His Word. Today, we continue our series on the seven deadly sins of smartphones, focusing on wrath. As we’ve explored this series, I’ve noted that for each sin—pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony, and sloth—there’s an app that embodies it. We’ve already covered pride (Facebook) and greed (FanDuel or…
In this sermon, Pastor Matt explains biblical wisdom regarding gambling. 1. It is wise to work hard 2. Fast wealth fades 3. Don’t oppress the poor The Gospel alternative to gambling: 1. Character and hard work 2. Giving to the poor and serving the kingdom of God, always sound investments! Proverbs and the Seven Deadly…
Proverbs 16:18-25 In Proverbs, pride is exalting oneself above God and others, which leads to destruction through foolishly ignoring God’s wisdom and authority. – Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 1) Social media gives more opportunities for classic proud boasting 2) Smartphones subtly make us falsely feel like gods (being omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent) 5 recommendations…
In this sermon, Pastor Ben reminds us of the need for enduring faith and the promise of an eternal home with the Lord if we endure. Sermon: Why Keep Following Jesus? Introduction Good morning, church family! It is an immense privilege to proclaim God’s Word today as one of your pastors. Let’s dive into the…
In this sermon, Pastor Matt explains what it means to ‘sin deliberately’, and how believers can hold fast to Jesus in humility, avoiding the icebergs of sin and destruction. The Danger of Deliberate Sin Introduction In 1912, the Titanic, deemed unsinkable, set sail from Southampton, England, bound for New York City under the command of…
Does Hebrews 10:25 mean that I should participate in Sunday worship regularly? Yes, with a few caveats for those unable through infirmity, or works of necessity or charity. Sermon: The Importance of Gathering Together Introduction To connect with people, I included “hockey” in the title—go Oilers! Today’s message is simple: understanding and applying the command…
Faith as a Love Story 1) Confess love to God in Truth 2) Remember your Baptism 3) Be provoked to Love in Community A Love Story with Christ Thesis: Our relationship with Christ should be a love story, as God calls us to love Him with all our heart, soul, and mind. This love transcends metaphors of obedience or servitude, reflecting a…
If Christ has cleansed my conscience, then why do I feel so guilty? Because in Christ, we have a conscience that is still guilty when we sin, but it can be cleared in Christ. So when our conscience is bothering us, we should 1- Assess – We have nothing apart from Christ but forgiveness in Christ. 2 – Confess – Our Sins.…