Sermons from 2020 (Page 3)

Living Ready, Part 2 ~ Be Prepared

How should we live while we wait for the Lord’s Return? Jesus answers this question from a few different angles in Matthew 24-25, including the answer He gives in the Parable of the Bridesmaid, to which we turn our attention in this sermon. In Matthew 25:1-13, Jesus warns those who would follow Him that following…

Living Ready, Part 1 ~ Be Vigilant

Christians believe that Jesus will return to earth at the end of the age. This is one of our core doctrines, and it fills us with hope for the future. But sometimes it also leaves us with a question: How should we live in the meantime? That is the question Jesus takes up in the…

Standing Firm in Freedom (Gal 5:1-6)

As America celebrates her freedom this weekend, it seems appropriate for Christians to celebrate the even greater freedom we have in Jesus. Today’s passage reminds us that “it is for freedom that Christ has set us free” (Galatians 5:1, NIVO), and that’s what we’re going to talk about as we prepare our hearts for the…

The Best Ending Ever (Matt 24:29-35)

When Jesus comes back to Earth, there will be no missing it! That’s the theme of Matthew 24:29-35. The First Advent of Christ may have been a stealth mission, but the Second Advent will be visible and obvious to all. In this sermon, we consider what it will be like when Jesus returns and when…

Interpreting the Signs

“Is this the End?” Chances are you have asked that question in the last few months, even if only half-seriously. If you have, you are not alone. Followers of Jesus have been asking that question ever since the beginning. In fact, that’s basically what the disciples ask at the beginning of Matthew 24. In this…

The Same Heart as Jesus

How does Jesus feel about those who reject Him? Is He coldly indifferent – shrugging them off like a shop owner watching a potential customer walk past his storefront? Or is He simmering with anger – shaking His fist at their rudeness? According to Matthew 23:37-39, neither of these is the answer. In this sermon,…

Monitoring Our Spiritual Health

Have you ever heard someone say (or maybe even said yourself) that they could never be a Christian because Christians are hypocrites? If you have, please know that Jesus is well aware of the problem. That’s why Jesus gives such a strong warning in Matthew 23:13-36 about the dangers of religious hypocrisy. In this sermon,…