Sermons — Page 12

Colossians 1:15-20 presents Christ as preeminent over creation, the church, and all reconciliation. The sermon calls hearers to marvel at His majesty, bend the knee to His lordship, and live for His glory.

Preeminence of ChristImage of GodFirstborn Over CreationReconciliation

James 3 exposes the power and danger of the tongue, showing that speech reveals what the heart treasures. The sermon urges believers to treasure God's Word and use redeemed speech to tell the truth, especially the truth of the gospel.

The TongueTruth TellingHeart TreasureRedeemed Speech

Psalm 113:3 frames the call to marvel at Jesus and live for His glory. The message celebrates the gospel work of Vacation Bible School while urging children and adults alike to humble themselves before Christ and seek His mercy.

VBSMarvel at JesusChrist's GloryGospel to Children

Matthew 7:11 teaches believers to trust the goodness, nearness, and generosity of the heavenly Father. The sermon points to Christ as the only way sinners can know God as Father and rest in His fatherly care.

Divine FatherhoodFatherly CareGood GiftsTrusting God

Mark 10:13-16 shows Jesus welcoming children and using them to teach grown disciples about the kingdom. The sermon presents children's ministry as serious gospel labor with a mighty expectation that God will save and disciple the young.

Children's MinistryKingdom Like ChildrenGospel to ChildrenVBS

Acts 5:12-16 describes the Jerusalem church after the severe purification of Ananias and Sapphira. The sermon shows a church marked by holy fear, Spirit-wrought power, unity, and continued growth after painful difficulty.

Church PurityHoly SpiritReverent FearChurch Growth

Hebrews 10:1-10 contrasts the inability of animal sacrifices to remove sin with the once-for-all offering of Christ. The sermon presents Jesus as the all-sufficient sacrifice who sanctifies His people by the will of God.

All-Sufficient SacrificeOnce for AllSanctificationNew Covenant

Ephesians 3:8 turns the church's eyes to the unfathomable riches of Christ. The sermon magnifies His glory, grace, mercy, and eternal worth while warning hearers not to remain outside of Him.

Unfathomable RichesGlory of ChristEternal LifeEternal Judgment

Ecclesiastes 7 gives graduates and the whole church a call to pursue better things that produce better days and a better life. The sermon urges young believers to seek wisdom, maturity, and faithfulness as they move into the future.

Graduation ChargeWisdomBetter ThingsChristian Maturity

The book of Ruth displays excellent Christian motherhood through faithfulness, trust in trial, and a heritage of godliness. The sermon connects Naomi and Ruth to the church's calling in home life discipleship.

Christian MotherhoodHome DiscipleshipGodly HeritageFaithful Women