Sermons on Thanksgiving
December 10, Sunday Service of Worship
INVITATION TO WORSHIP: Psalm 57:1–8OPENING PRAYERANNOUNCEMENTSCONGREGATIONAL READING: Psalm 57:9–11SONG: The First NoelSONG: Little Drummer BoyPREACHING THE WORD: Psalm 105:1–5, The LORD is our God…Now What?SONG: Love Came DownSONG: Go Tell It on the MountainBENEDICTION
November 26, Sunday Service of Worship
INVITATION TO WORSHIP: Psalm 100:1–3 OPENING PRAYER ANNOUNCEMENTS CONGREGATIONAL READING: Psalm 100:4–5 SONG: Shout to the Lord SONG: The Wonderful Cross PREACHING THE WORD: Psalm 136, Pastor Mark Smith SONG: How Deep the Father’s Love SONG: Heaven Song BENEDICTION
Participation in the Gospel (Philippians 1:1-11)
Today we start a new series through Philippians. Preaching through Philippians over the summer seemed timely considering the present circumstances and the perceived growing tension and weariness in the general populace, though perhaps it’s merely the projection of my own tension and weariness.…
The LORD’s Unseen Faithfulness (Genesis 29:1-35)
(NOTE: The audio track is a bit muted, so it may be difficult to hear) And unbeknownst to her (though understood by the first readers of this passage, the nation of Israel as they set their minds to leave the desert and enter the promised land), the LORD was working in her circumstances to fulfill…
The Source of all Good Things (Genesis 14:1-24)
Truly magnanimous people, people large in kindness, generosity, selflessness, and chivalry, know the source of their victory, God Most High, and give acknowledgement to the One who gives the victory.
The Inexpressible Joy of Faith (1 Peter 1:3-9)
All who believe in the atoning work of Jesus Christ have been born into a living hope. They have the confidence of an eternal inheritance that cannot be destroyed. These heirs rejoice with an inexpressible joy because of the hope they have in the future. This joy expresses itself in a love for God…
The Righteousness of Reverent and Joyful Praise (Luke 17:11-19)
In this passage, Jesus heals 10 lepers of their affliction. However, only one leper, a Samaritan, is revealed to truly understand what has been accomplished for him. Out of the 10, he is the only one who turns to Jesus in praise, praising Him for for His goodness. If we see and understand what has…
The Master of Joy (Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:9)
This life is a gift from God. But often we are not satisfied with what we have and we wastefully pursue more not realizing vain pursuit of wealth and possessions will never satisfy our souls. We must be satisfied in Christ and enjoy each moment as a gift from God so that we don’t end our life in regret.
