Sermons on Work
Slaves and Masters?
Embrace God’s Word with us as Dave Shumaker (Elder at Midland Free) preaches from Ephesians 6:5-9 in the message, Slaves and Masters? FACTS ABOUT SLAVERY Ways The Scriptures Undercut Slavery Application
Lessons from a Compassionate Christ
Embrace God’s Word with us as Guest Preacher Campbell Bortel teaches from Matthew 14:13-21 in the sermon, “Join the Mission: Lessons from a Compassionate Christ.” Three Action Steps for True Disciples of a Compassionate Christ: Adopt the Ministry Catalyst of the Compassionate Christ. Obey the Ministry Commands of the Compassionate Christ. Accept the Ministry Call of the Compassionate Christ. Download Life Group Questions for this sermon.
The Faith Outlook
Listen as we embrace God’s Word and hear from Pastor Jeremy Lobdell as he teaches from Ecclesiastes 9 in the sermon, “The Faith Outlook.” • LEAVE the unknows to God• CLEAVE to what you have in Christ And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he EXISTS and that he REWARDS those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6 (emphasis added) SCRIPTURES: Ecclesiastes 9 Philippians 3:13-14 Proverbs 16:33 Proverbs 21:31 Deuteronomy 13:1-4 Hebrews 11:6…
How to Live at Peace
Is it possible to live in this broken world with peace and joy? Many people keep looking for more, striving for wealth, comparing themselves to others, or wishing they had a different life. Listen as we embrace God’s Word for the answers and hear from Pastor Jeremy with the message, “How to Live at Peace” from Ecclesiastes 5:8-20, Hebrews 12:1, and Matthew 7:11. TRUST the race organizer ACCEPT the route RUN the race Download Life Group Questions for this…
Meaningful Work
What makes work meaningful? Sometimes it seems like our work feels mundane, redundant, or insignificant. As it turns out, it is not WHAT we are working for, but WHO we are working for. Listen as Pastor Jeremy continues our fall sermon series with the message, “Meaningful Work” based on Ecclesiastes 4:4-16: • Work HARD• Work FOR• Work WITH Download Life Group Questions for this sermon. SCRIPTURES: Ecclesiastes 4:4-16 Proverbs 24:30-34 2 Kings 17:15 Jeremiah 2:5 Philippians 3:8 Philippians 3:8 (ESV)…
Zoom Out, Zoom In
The Lord calls his followers to serve and reach out to others! The Kingdom grows by everyday actions of faithful believers. While good works are part of the normal Christian life, we must remember that we are not saved by our good works, but we are saved for good works. Listen as Steve Scott preaches in the sermon, “Zoom Out, Zoom In” as part of our GoLocal Sunday outreach: What does it mean to follow Jesus? Why does the Lord…
Accept & Enjoy
The book of Ecclesiastes is like a science experiment. In chapter 2 we see the author testing to see if anything in the world or “under the sun” can bring fulfillment. Things like pleasure (v 1), achievement (v 4), possessions (v 7), sex (v 8), self-indulgence (v 10), wisdom (v 12-16) or despair (v 17-20). Instead of sinking into nihilism or hedonism like the author of Ecclesiastes, where should we seek our ultimate fulfillment? Listen as Pastor Jeremy continues…
Ecclesiastes: An Eternal Perspective
Everywhere we look in our culture, people chase after things that will not last. Vanity. Fame. Social Media Influence. Money. Work. Pleasure. Control. Power. Where do we find meaning and Truth? What is this life all about and what will come in the end? The book of Ecclesiastes points us in that direction through a very intense and diligent search. Listen as Pastor Jeremy begins our new fall sermon series with the message, Ecclesiastes: An Eternal Perspective: Who How What…
Use Your Gift (Re-ENGAGE)
In 1 Corinthians 4:1 we are described as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Later in 1 Corinthians 12, we also learn that each member of the body of Christ has an important role, function, and gift given by God so we can serve Him and others. That includes YOU! You have a God-given gift and you are ESSENTIAL to the body of Christ! We are asking you to re-engage and use your spiritual gifts to…
Living with an Open Hand
We want to live with joyful and bountiful hearts as conduits of God’s generosity to others with our time, resources, and skills instead of living with closed hands and sparing hearts. We want to be contented people who trust God to supply both what is needed today and what is needed in the future. Listen as Elder Jeff Koehlinger us leads us through 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 in his message about how to live with an open hand (and heart) as…
In All Things…
Do you always try your best? Whether you’re working, relating to your spouse, training your children, or serving others, do you always give your best effort? If not, why not? Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches us about the importance of doing your best in marriage, parenting, work, and service from Colossians 3:17-4:1 in the sermon, “In All things…” WHAT: 1. Marriage 2. Parenting 3. Work WHY: 1. The Lord sees. 2. The Lord knows. 3. The Lord will reward. *****…
Go Global: Engage His World
God calls us all to work. Even Jesus worked to accomplish the will of God the Father. What does Christ’s work mean for us as individuals and what does it mean for those around the globe? Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches us about the most important work in the history of the world. Scriptures:Acts 1:1-11Ephesians 2Romans 3:23Romans 6:23