Sermons from November 2020
Caring For the Sheep
Scripture Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. 1 Peter 5 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a…
The Impact of Jesus’ Coming
Scripture Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. . 1 Peter 4:1-11 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer…
Jesus’ Victory For Us
Scripture For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. 1 Peter 3:13-22 13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is…
Agents of the Kingdom in a Hurting and Rapidly Changing World
SELECTED ScriptureS So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. for us to do. James 2:15-17 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat…