The Quest – You Can Accept Love Download Sermon Notes for “The Quest – You Can Accept Love” Texts: John 3:16; Luke 15; Matthew 13:45-46 This third session on our Quest highlights the way in which God’s Spirit transforms us through His love.Luis Palau, (the “Latin Billy Graham”) is famous for saying “God loves you,…
The Quest – You Have a Guide Download Sermon Notes for “The Quest – You Have a Guide” Text: John 16:12-15 This second sermon on “The Quest” (based on Frank Moore’s book The Power to be Free) looks at the ways in which the Holy Spirit acts as our guide. With a multitude of guides…
The Quest – How Do I Live the Life I’ve Longed For? “Download Sermon Notes for The Quest – How Do I Live the Life I’ve Longed For?” Text: II Kings 2:1-12; John 14:1-6, 15-18 Have you ever had a task for which you need outside assistance? Jesus left his disciples with two great tasks–the…
Following Instructions Text: II Kings 5:1-17 The story of Naaman’s leprosy reminds us of the importance of following the instructions that God gives us, regardless of how simple or foolish they may appear. Instead of following the instructions that are given to us, we often are tempted to try to figure things on our own.…
One With Authority Text: Mark 1:21-28 What does it mean to say that Jesus “taught as One with Authority”? In our pluralistic culture, the role of authorityhas been diminished–instead of trusting those in positions of influence, we are tempted to only trust ourselves. At the same time, we long for a culture which shares a…
Follow How Far? Text: Psalm 62: 5-8; Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 1 Corinthians 7:17-23; Mark 1:14-20 At the heart of the message of Christianity is the doctrine that we can have a personal relationship with God Almighty. And yet, it’s important for us to remember that we are on a Great Adventure with a Great Commander!…
A New Wardrobe Text: Revelation 21:1-6a, Isaiah 43 TLC’s “What Not to Wear” provides the backdrop for this New Year’s sermon about our God who is making all things new. As we prepare to throw away our old wardrobe, we know that God is always doing a new thing and desires to clothe us with…