Sermons on Discipleship (Page 12)
Loving Others (Philippians 2:3-5)
Pastor Chuck challenges believers to follow the example of Jesus Christ, who was the ultimate servant. Christians should strive to keep others, saved and unsaved alike, close in our hearts and minds. We should be like Jesus, putting others and their interests ahead of our own. The epitome of loving and caring for others is telling them about Jesus Christ and what He did for all of us on the cross.
Full Assurance (Hebrews 10:19-25)
Ryan Joseph describes the powerful connection between having full assurance of salvation and being on mission for Christ. Those who trust Jesus as the Lord and Savior have access to His holiness and hope for the future. We can draw near to Him without fear of rejection or condemnation. The boldness with which we can approach Jesus should translate into boldness in telling others about Him.
Cry Out for Help (Mark 10:46-52)
Mark’s gospel gives us the account of blind Bartimaeus, who was a beggar in Jericho. As Jesus passed by on his way to Jerusalem, Bartimaeus pleaded with Jesus to help him. Jesus showed mercy on Bartimaeus and healed him. These are the basic facts of this account. But as we look more closely at these rather simple events there is a much deeper message. This short but dynamic encounter between a beggar and our Lord is instructive to us today.…
Shine the Light (Ephesians 5:8-14)
The apostle Paul makes it very clear to the believers in Ephesus that they were different from the culture around them. The central text of this sermon shows us that those who are not Christians are actually darkness. Not just in darkness, but actually darkness. Conversely, followers of Jesus Christ are light. This speaks to two diametrically opposed essences and worldviews. This incompatibility should lead believers to avoid adopting the practices of the lost world. At the same time, we…
The Race of Faith (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
With the 40th edition of the Kona Ironman just completed, Pastor Bruce looks at how Paul compares Christianity to athletics. The people of Corinth would have easily understood Paul’s remarks about racing and boxing. The Isthmian games were held just down the road from Corinth every four years. So Paul hung on this athletic imagery to encourage them and us to live a life which glorifies our Lord. The sermon text, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, makes it clear that the Lord…
God’s Got This! (Exodus 3:12)
When Moses encountered God at the burning bush his life changed. God had a mission for Moses: he was to lead the children of Israel out of captivity and to the Promised Land. Moses’ initial response was that he was not up to the task. God’s response is the basis for this sermon. He gave Moses two assurances which we can also count on as we serve our Lord. First, God will always be with us. He will never leave…
Drink Deeply (John 7:37-39)
Jesus came to the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem to declare Himself as the Messiah. The people were in bondage to the religious system and dying of spiritual thirst. Jesus told them to come to Him and drink. Not only would their thirst be satisfied, He promised that His living water would flow from them. Jesus’ promise of salvation and the filling of the Holy Spirit are as valid today as that day in Jerusalem. So many in our culture…
Saintly Business
Anyone who given their lives to Jesus is considered a saint by God. Pastor Chuck describes some characteristics of the life of a saint.
Choose God (Joshua 24:13-15)
As Joshua gives his final address to the children of Israel, he challenges them to choose God and to keep Him central in their lives. In this sermon based on Joshua 24:13-15 Pastor Bruce shows that the same challenge exists for Christians in the 21st Century.
Thriving Through the Storm (Matthew 14:22-33)
Matthew’s account of Jesus walking on the water provides valuable lessons to us when we are caught in the storms of life. Pastor Bruce breaks down this passage, encouraging believers to not just survive our trials but to thrive through them.