Sermons from September 2018

Sermons from September 2018

Loser!

Loser!               9-30-18 Bottom Line: In Jesus, God has completely changed the definition of failure and rejection. Introduction: A. David had some incredible low points as King. 1. Bathsheba & the death of his son… 2. Amnon rapes Tamar – Absalom kills Amnon 3. Separation and mourning for David 4. Absalom’s conspiracy grows – David flees the city 5. Everyone is…

I’ll Get You…

“I’ll Get You…”     9-23-18 Bottom Line: Holding a grudge is not something a child of God can do and still have a walk with God. Introduction: A. One of the great stories of Genesis is Jacob and Esau 1. Twins but Esau was actually the first born 2. Esau was an expert hunter & outdoors man. Jacob was quiet and indoors all the time. 3. Esau traded his birthright to…

Anything You Can Do..

“Anything You Can Do…”       9-16-18 Bottom Line: Sitting in judgment of others causes us to be at odds with them, ourselves, and with God. Introduction: A. What to Bilbo Baggins, David, and Jesus have in common? 1. They didn’t meet the expectations of others 2. Too small, too inexperienced, too young, too common B. I’ve heard many times, “You don’t look like a preacher”…

You Owe Me!

You Owe Me!       9-9-18 Bottom Line: A spirit of entitlement is self-centered and un-Christlike. Introduction: A. We watched this year’s BA DVD this past week. 1. Excellent job by all – acting and singing 2. Forgot how so many songs were stuck in my head! * Rich spiritual praise songs * But… “Bad to the Bone” – “How Bad Can I Be” B. The song that’s the national anthem of…

Poison Peers

Poison Peers       9-2-18 Bottom Line: The people we choose to be with can bring us closer to God or destroy our faith. Introduction: A. Story of memories of Hurricane Irma in Florida… 1. Don’t expect that from a spouse, but… 2. Adam & Eve’s fall – he was there – she just led B. Jesus had some special friends – 12 apostles 1. His buddy Judas betrayed him 2. His buddy…