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SERMON ARCHIVE
Our Shepherd: Immanuel
What can we learn about our Shepherd as we study Psalm 23? Like sheep that wander, we are on our way to destruction unless someone guides us differently. We need the provision, direction, and protection of our good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Listen as Pastor Jeremy Lobdell teaches from Psalm 23: A Shepherd (Provide, Protect, Direct) A Host (Relax, Refresh, and Renew) PSALM 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me…
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…
Much More
Our hearts need to trust HIS heart. How much? Much more! Listen as Pastor Jeremy leads us through Matthew 6:19-34 as we explore what our hearts should treasure: Heart DIRECTION Heart DESIRE Heart DISTRACTION SCRIPTURES: Matthew 6:19-34 1 Timothy 6:10 Luke 21:34-36 Download Life Group questions for this sermon. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many…
Stewardship and Contentment
We want to treasure and value God above all else. We want to love Jesus and not money. We want to be content in Christ and not in what we have. As a result, we as Christ followers want to give generously from a thankful heart. Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches from 1 Timothy 6: Love of Money Contentment A Theology of Giving Real giving, as we see in the New Testament, is self-disciplined, sacrificial, and truly generous. It’s not…
Engage God’s World
The Great Commission in Matthew 28:16-20 is framed by the Great Commissioner. Christ’s Authority (Power) and his Presence are on full display in the Gospel of Matthew, and He calls us to engage the world to help point people to Jesus. Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches about what drives our purpose in global missions and personal evangelism from Matthew 28:16-20: Christ’s Authority (Power) Christ’s Presence SCRIPTURES: Matthew 28:16-20 Acts 5:31 Acts 5:27-29 Mark 4:39 Download Life Group Questions for this…
Embrace God’s Word
When you read the Bible and allow God’s Word to saturate your mind, you get cleaner in your spirit and soul! As the Holy Spirit begins to work through the Word, it purifies you, changes you, and draws you closer to Jesus. We want to EMBRACE God’s Word because it is God’s infallible truth and as we read in John 17:3, “…this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”…
Enjoy God
What is the purpose of life and why are we here? As Psalm 63 exclaims, we believe our purpose is to worship God and enjoy Him forever, because His steadfast love is better than life (v.3). Even in our worst moments we can still have joy, because nothing can take God away from us! So how do we value, treasure, and delight ourselves in God and the infinite worth of the person of Jesus Christ? Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches…
Eight Days Later – A New Perspective
Many skeptics have questioned the reality of Jesus’ resurrection over the centuries. Listen as Pastor Chuck defends the historical fact of the resurrection by exposing five flawed arguments that skeptics use to attack the truth of Jesus’ resurrection. What are the difficult facts you would have to accept in order to NOT believe in the historicity of the resurrection? You would have to believe that the disciples stole the body out of the tomb. You would have to believe that…
Discover Victory
Everything changes with Jesus calls your name. Do you hear Jesus calling to you today? After Jesus rose from the grave, Mary Magdalene was the first person to encounter the risen Christ but she did not recognize him at first. Everything changed when He called her name! Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches from the book of John about Jesus’ victory over sin and death and how He moves us from our old orientation, through disorientation, to a new orientation. •…
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…
Walk in Wisdom, Continue in Prayer
Colossians tells us that Jesus is the all-surpassing treasure of infinite worth; He is the creater and redeemer, ruler and maker of all things. If you get Jesus and get nothing else, you still get filthy rich. In Colossians 4:2-6, we are given two commands: Walk in Wisdom and Continue in Prayer. How do we Walk in Wisdom in today’s world? Ask yourself these 4 questions:1. Is it biblical?2. What are the influences in my life?3. Is there balance?4. How…
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. *****…
Grace Propels Grace
Are you only going after things that you want, or are you seeking God for the things He has already promised to give you? Do you know what has God promised to give you? Now is the time to fully believe in His promises. Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches us from Colossians 3:12-17 in his sermon, “Grace Propels Grace.” Grace to Us God Grace to Others Sermon Series: Colossians – Closer to JesusSermon Title: Grace Propels GraceSpeaker: Pastor Jeremy K.…
What to Fight and How
One of our goals as Christians is to overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21). But before we can overcome the sin in our lives, we have to look our own evil straight in the eye and decide to fight against it. When the Holy Spirit opens our hearts to recognize our own sin, we understand we are not great – we are deeply flawed and in desperate need of a Savior. Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches from Colossians 3:5-11 in…
Seek Christ, Get Rich!
Will more money solve our problems? What do real riches look like based on God’s message in Colossians 3:1-4? Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches us how to get rich in Christ. Seek Jesus Get Rich Sermon Series: Colossians – Closer to JesusSermon Title: Seek Christ, Get Rich!Speaker: Pastor Jeremy LobdellScriptures: Colossians 3:1-4Colossians 1:15-20John 19:30
Shadows and Substance
It’s time to take our eyes off of the shadows (the fake) and focus our eyes on Jesus (the real). Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches from Colossians 2:16-23 about the shadows to avoid and the substance to pursue: 1. SHADOWS (v. 18) Mysticism – Watch out for those who downplay Jesus Christ or emphasize external spiritual experiences or angels instead of the person of Jesus Christ. (v. 16) Legalism – We want our focus to be on Christ instead trying…
Marriage on Purpose
Dan Seaborn, founder of Winning at Home, shares from Genesis 18 about the marriage of Abraham and Sarah. They lived in a time of fear. They had problems that they didn’t know how to solve. Here are a few foundational principles of TRUTH from Genesis 18 and the life of Abraham and Sarah: God has a good plan He is revealing in your day to day life that is often invisible. Press into God on the good days and the…
How to Win
What is the Christian path to victory? As we study Colossians 2:6-15, let’s give thanks for these eight amazing things that God did to win the victory for us, save us from sin, and transform us for His Glory: • God made us ALIVE (v 13)• God FORGAVE (v 13)• God CANCELED OUR DEBT (v 14)• God SET ASIDE our debt (v 14)• God NAILED IT (v 14)• God DISARMED (v 15)• God PUT TO SHAME rulers and authorities (v…
The All-Surpassing Treasure
Are the pains and troubles in this life worth it? Is it possible to “rejoice in our sufferings” like Paul says in the book of Colossians? Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches from Colossians 1:24-2:5 in his sermon, “The All-Surpassing Treasure.” • Problem – What problem do we face today? (1 Timothy 4:1-2; Colossians 2:4) • Solution – What is the solution to the dilution of false teachers? (Colossians 1:28) • Application – Get Jesus at all cost – even if…
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