Sermons (Page 13)
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…
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…
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…
How to Pass the Test
Listen as Pastor Jeremy continues our fall sermon series with the message, Ecclesiastes: How to Pass the Test based on Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3: God Tests Tests are Good How to Pass the Test SCRIPTURES: Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3 Judges 3:1 Genesis 22:1-2 James 1:13-14 Proverbs 17:3 1 Peter 1:6-7 Hebrews 11:17 Romans 4:3 Micah 6:8 Life Group Questions for this sermon. “We live by promises, and not explanations.” (Warren W. Wiersbe)
How to Enjoy Life
Listen as Pastor Jeremy continues our fall sermon series with the message, Ecclesiastes: How to Enjoy Life based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-15: Accept the limits Trust the Giver Apply your faith Download Life Group Questions for this sermon. Ecclesiastes 8:15 (ESV) And I commend joy, for man has nothing better under the sun but to eat and drink and be joyful, for this will go with him in his toil through the days of his life that God has given him…
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…
Proclaiming a Clear and God-Honoring Gospel (REACH OUT)
Why is sin so bad? Why would a loving God get angry about sin? If God is so loving, why does he have to punish sin? If you’ve thought about these questions, or had someone ask you these questions, it’s important to know the Truth! Listen as Elder Dave Shumaker answers these questions as he teaches us from the books of Romans and Exodus. Before we can understand the GOOD NEWS of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we have to…
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…
Why Re-Unite?
There’s no doubt that the past year has fractured our culture, fractured relationships, and even fractured our church. People are hurting and it’s HARD. That’s exactly why it’s important to come back together as one loving community of Christ followers here at Midland Free! Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches from Romans 12: 4-21 about why we want to RE-UNITE as one church family this fall: Formation happens Yes, it’s HARD But, there’s HOPE Romas 12:14-21 14 Bless those who persecute…
End Times: A Manifesto (by Jesus)
What matters most to Jesus? What impresses Him? Listen as Pastor Jeremy preaches from Mark 13:1-13 about three things that impressed Jesus as he taught about the signs at the end of the age with his disciples: Discernment not distractions (v5) Focus on a person not a place (v1) Faith not fear (v11-13) The presence of the Holy Spirit means the defeat of the power of sin. Jesus wins! He came and he will come again! Scriptures: Mark 13:1–13 Mark…
The Basics Here at Midland Free
We’re getting ready to RE-UNITE to RE-ENGAGE so we can REACH OUT to others in Jesus’ name! Listen as Pastor Gib teaches about the four basics for the Church from Acts 2:42-47. We want to incorporate these into our lives as Christ followers here at Midland Free. These four basics also reflect the Mission of Midland Free: Apostles’ Teaching (EMBRACE God’s Word) Fellowship (ENGAGE) Breaking of Bread (ENGAGE) Prayer (ENJOY and Glorify God) Starting on Sunday, September 12, 2021 we…
A Savior Who is Christ, the Lord
When Jesus walked the earth, the cultural and political environment was even more contentious than what we experience today. The people were looking for a Messiah to conquer and crush their political enemies. However, Jesus came to be both our Lord and our Savior in the Kingdom of God. What does it mean to have Jesus as our LORD and King? Are you ready to have Jesus tell you what to do? Are you ready to obey Him in everything?…
All In With Jesus
Where is your devotion? Where do you place your love, loyalty, and enthusiasm? These are important questions to ponder as we study Mark 12:41-44. Listen as Mike Ladenburger leads us through this passage and the example Jesus gave us while He observed the widow’s offering. What does Jesus do: Jesus observed, and He’s still observing Jesus called, and He’s still calling Jesus taught, and He’s still teaching SCRIPTURES: Mark:12:41-44 Psalm 20:7 John 14:31, 13:34
The Church Isn’t a Building
As a church, we’re gearing up for an exciting fall where we RE-UNITE and RE-ENGAGE to REACH OUT. With that goal in mind, what does God say about His church? Listen as Elder Dave Shumaker preaches a message to energize our hearts for God’s purpose, “The Church Isn’t a Building” based on Matthew 16:17-18, Ephesians 4 & 5, Colossians 3:16-17, and Hebrews 10:25. Application from Matthew 16:18 Are you a part of Christ’s church? Do we trust our Savior to…
Our One God
In Mark 12, we read about a scribe who asks Jesus about the most important commandment. As Jesus answered the scribe, He emphasized the greatest commandment in Mark 12:29-31. Listen as Pastor Jeremy unpacks this passage: The Theology – Our One God The Implication – We love God by loving others How do we love others well? Honor others with your words. Use your tongue and your thumbs (online comments) to edify others. Let go of anger and do not…
Same Power
Pastor Jeremy leads us through Mark 12:18-27 in his sermon, SAME POWER. Handout download: The Believer’s Bodily Resurrection The Sadducees Ask About the Resurrection 18 And Sadducees came to him, who say that there is no resurrection. And they asked him a question, saying, 19 “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife, but leaves no child, the man must take the widow and raise up offspring for his brother. 20 There were seven brothers; the first took a wife, and when…
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.