Sermons on Creation

Sermons on Creation

God’s Design for Marriage

Embrace God’s Word with us as Jeff Koehlinger (Elder at Midland Free) preaches from Genesis 1 and 2 in the message, God’s Design for Marriage. BIG IDEA: God purposefully designed marriage as a lifetime, one-flesh, covenantal relationship between one man and one woman, which is complete in the husband-wife relationship and should be the priority relationship in a family. THREE PRINCIPLES: • Marriage, between one man and one woman, for life, is a God-designed arrangement (Genesis 1:27-28; 2:18-22; Matthew 19:4-6).…

Your Local Church is a Big Deal

Embrace God’s Word with us as Elder Dave Shumaker teaches from Ephesians 3 in the message, Your Local Church is a Big Deal. The church is bigger than just the physical realm – the church is cosmic in its scope and purpose, and by God’s grace, we get to be a part of it! Ephesians 3 & 1 Peter 1:10-12 Applications:

Worship and Witness

Embrace God’s Word with us as Greg Langley teaches from Psalm 96 in the message, Worship and Witness. Psalm 96: A Call to Praise (96:1–3) A Cause to Praise (96:4–6) A Command to the World to Glorify God (96:7–10) All Nature Will Join in Praise (96:11–13) Download Life Group Questions for this sermon.

The Origin of the Universe

Embrace God’s Word with us as Dan Hickman teaches from Genesis 1:1-2 in the message, The Origin of the Universe. We should study God’s revelation (the written creation account in scripture) and general revelation (His creation in nature) to equip us to worship and glorify God.

Honoring Our Mothers

Elder Dave Shumaker teaches from Ephesians 6:1-2, Genesis 2:18-25, Proverbs 23:22-25, and 1 Timothy 5:8 in the sermon, “Honoring Our Mothers.” Obey them in childhood:  Ephesians 6:1 Leave and Cleave to form an independent family:  Genesis 2:18-25 Respectfully seek advice throughout your life: Proverbs 23:22-25 Care for them in their old age:  1 Timothy 5:8 Download Life Group Questions for this sermon. Provers 23:22-25 22 Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she…

An Origin Story

Merry Christmas! Worship with us as we embrace God’s Word and hear from Pastor Jeremy Lobdell as he teaches from John 1:1-14 in the Christmas Eve sermon, “An Origin Story.” The deity and distinction of Jesus are on full display in the Gospel of John: Jesus is God Jesus gives life Go to Jesus to get life SCRIPTURES: John 1:1-14 Romans 3:23, 6:23, 5:8 1 John 1:9 John 3:16-18 Romans 3:23 (ESV) for all have sinned and fall short of…

A Creature’s Place

In Christ, we have nothing to fear. But in our state as sinners, we should humble ourselves before our holy God in fear, repentance, and reverence. He calls us to be still, listen, and seek Him. Join us as we embrace God’s Word and hear from Pastor Jeremy as he continues our fall sermon series with the message, “A Creature’s Place” based on Ecclesiastes 5:1-7: Recognize our place Be still Bow your heart Listen Download Life Group Questions for this…

Ownership, Direction and Belonging

In the book of Mark we see Jesus’ enemies trying to trap him with a question about paying taxes. In his reply, Jesus reveals three important lessons about God’s priorities and the created order He established. Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches from Mark 12:13-17 in the message: Ownership, Direction and Belonging: OWNERSHIP – God owns us. We belong to Him and are made in His image. DIRECTION – God’s ownership of my life determines my destiny. BELONGING – If God…

Marvelous In Our Eyes

We want to move one step closer to Jesus everyday. One way we do that is by studying what Jesus teaches us in the Gospels. Listen as Pastor Jeremy begins our new summer sermon series in Mark 12:1-12 in the message, “Marvelous In Our Eyes.” God shows us three things about redemption in the book of Mark: – God has a plan. – People reject God’s plan. – God redeems rejection and it is marvelous in our eyes.

A Gift

Good Friday is a gift. We can do nothing to gain God’s favor. Christ did it all for us when He died on the cross. It was a gift given to those who believe. Jesus took our sins and gave us His righteousness. Those who don’t yet believe have to choose to believe, accept this gift, love God with all of your mind, strength and heart, and tell someone who can help you grow spiritually. Believers are to love God…

Creator & Redeemer

Why is Jesus the best? He is both our Creator & Redeemer! In these times of chaos, let’s take time to focus on Jesus. Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches from Colossians 1:15-23 about Jesus as both the Creator of everything and the Redeemer of all. Sermon Series: Colossians: Closer to JesusSermon Title: Part 2Speaker: Pastor Jeremy K. LobdellScripture: Colossians 1:15-23

What is the Church?

We are a body, not a building. We are a family, not a free for all. We are a kingdom, not consumers. Sermon Title: What is the Church? Sermon Series: Encounter the Incredible 3 Speaker: Pastor Jeremy K. Lobdell Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 5:19; 12:12-27Acts 20:28Hebrews 10:19-25

Lessons From a Fig Tree

How does Jesus control nature, and why is Jesus more concerned with your spiritual hunger than your physical hunger? Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches us from Mark 11 and learn more about lessons from a fig tree. Sermon Series: Encounter the Incredible 3Sermon Title: Lessons from a Fig TreeSpeaker: Pastor Jeremy K. LobdellScripture: Mark 11:12-14, 20-25

Not How, but Who

“The question is not how, but Who. So many times in our life we are all wrapped up in the how because that’s right in front of us; that’s all we can see. The point is that Jesus is showing the disciples it’s not how, but who. And when the ‘who’ is in the house, then the hows don’t matter.” The key to getting through any problem or any crisis is to recognize Jesus for who he is. HOW: The…