Sermons

Sermon Notes: In the Upper Room: Jesus tells the disciples that He is leaving them. Where He is going they can’t follow. Jesus commands His disciples to be known as a loving (John 13:34) Jesus answers Peter’s question: “Where are you going?  Why can’t I follow?” Only Jesus can go to prepare a place for […]

Sermon Notes: Who was Judas: Judas was the popular name of a famous war hero in the time of Jesus. He was the only disciple from Judea. He was the treasurer for the ministry of the Son of God. He was an awesome actor/hypocrite. He followed Jesus to gain personal wealth and power. What does […]

Sermon Notes: Healthy churches/people seek the mystery of contentment in Jesus. (Philippians 4:12) What is Paul teaching to Philippi about Giving? When we give, we give to God. God sees when we give to Him in His name. Paul says that when we trust God and give, we are fragrant to God. He blesses us […]

Sermon Notes: Healthy churches can have contentious Christians (v2-3) The Cause of Contention The Consequence of Contention The Cure for Contention (v3) Healthy churches have the secret of true blessing. (v4) Why should Christians rejoice? In whom should Christians rejoice? How often should Christians rejoice? Healthy churches have the antidote to anxiety (v6-7) The ailment […]

Sermon Notes: Peter is saying in Acts 15 that: They/we don’t need to observe the laws of Moses to be saved. (Acts 15:10-11) We are all saved by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ! (Acts 15:10-11) Paul says in Philippians 3: There is no advantage of spiritual righteousness before God in being Jewish. […]

Sermon Notes: At the heart of God is the desire to give, to forgive, and to serve! (Philippians 2:5-11) Healthy churches/people keep learning more and more about Jesus! (Philippians 2:5-11) Healthy churches/people seriously ponder in a personal way what Jesus did for them! (Philippians 2:12) Healthy churches/people produce healthy followers. (Philippians 2:19-30)   Follow-up Questions […]

Sermon Notes: Struggles are a sign that you’re on the right (Philippians 1:27-30) When things are difficult and we face opposition, we need to come together in mutual love and avoid the tendency to focus on ourselves. (Philippians 2:1-4) Our role model is Jesus Christ, who faced struggles, opposition, and suffering and put others before […]

Sermon Notes: Paul’s letter is not just a personal thank you, but an update on his life. God is using this valley for good: People that normally would not have heard about Jesus are now hearing about Him (Philippians 1:13) Healthy believers are bolder to share Jesus. (Philippians 1:14) Unhealthy believers are also bolder to […]

Sermon Notes: Philippians is a personal, joyful letter to a healthy church The people of Philippi were: Military families patriotic to Rome. Wealthy people. First told about Jesus from Paul. Philippians is a thank you letter. What does the church of Philippi teach us? Spiritually healthy people: Understand the Gospel. Stay away from division and pride. Practice generosity. Are a joy to others.   Follow-up Questions from Sunday:   Getting to Know You: […]

Sermon Notes: We get knowledge of God from the Holy   The Bible: Is a library of 66 books written between a span of about 1,500 years Was written by over 40 different people on 3 different continents in 3 different languages.   In the Bible there is: A consistent view of God, mankind, sin, […]