Sermons from May 2013

The Work of the Holy Spirit, Part 8
We learn about how the Spirit helps us pray.

Why We Believe Salvation Is Entirely by Grace
Ephesians 2:8-9 Salvation is entirely of grace (God’s unmerited favor). It is not something we can add to; we can only receive it by faith. The Lord has made salvation available by grace alone because nothing we can do could ever earn it. Even our best works are marre

Why We Believe God Is in Control
Isaiah 46:9-10 God is in control. He is able to declare the end from the beginning, establishing His purposes and accomplishing all His good pleasure. He is able to do this not just because He knows what will happen, but because He planned it and because He has the pow

The Widow’s Mite
Mark 12:41-44 If we are faithful with the stewardship the Lord has entrusted to us, He will be faithful to take care of all our needs.

Why We Believe Following Jesus Is Difficult
2 Timothy 2:1-13 In contrast to those who teach that the Christian life is supposed to be one of abundance, happiness and absence of trials and difficulties, we see that following the Lord is hard. However, He will give us the grace to persevere through whatever difficul

Why We Don’t Believe in the Health and Wealth Movement
2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Is it God’s will that you be healed from every affliction and that you be wealthy? Why do those in the Health and Wealth movement believe that it is? What does the Bible say that leads us to disagree?

The Work of the Holy Spirit, Part 7
We continue to look at the work that the Holy Spirit does, focusing on what gifts the Holy Spirit can bestow.

David’s Greater Son
Mark 12:35-37 Jesus is the Son of David and so has the right to rule Israel. But He is greater than David in that He is God in human flesh and so has the right to rule the world.

Why We Believe the Bible Is Complete
Revelation 22:18-19 The Lord has given us a complete rule of faith and practice to which nothing is to be added or taken away.