In this message, Pastor Ben gives three markers of genuine faith in Jesus Christ, the same faith that every believer since time began has possessed. 1. A confidence in things unseen 2. True life and salvation 3. The hope of an eternal city and inheritance
Is AI going to kill us all? Is AI literally the Devil? How are our kids going to learn when AI writes their essays? Pastor Matt shows that God’s word gives us better answers and more hope than any machine. Hello and welcome to the seventh of Proverbs and seven deadly sins of smartphones. And we have made our way to sloth.…
Introduction Thanks be to God for His Word. Today, I want to draw a connection between the overuse of smartphones, gaming, and media, and how it functions similarly to drunkenness in our lives. This sermon explores how excessive digital consumption mirrors gluttony, pulling us away from the purposeful life God calls us to. Two weeks…
Sermon: The Seven Deadly Sins of Smartphones – Lust Introduction Thanks be to God for His holy word. Today, we explore the intersection of Proverbs 23:26-28 and the pervasive influence of smartphones, focusing on the sin of lust. Sexual intimacy is a sacred mystery, a divinely appointed sign and seal of marriage between one man…
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…