Sermons

Be Faithful, Not Fearful

October 20th, 2024

Solomon reminds us that we don't know everything, but we can know and rely on the God who does, so be faithful instead of fearful. 

Ephesians 1:7-10

October 13th, 2024

Tim Elliott preaches from Ephesians 1:7-10 about the abundance of God's grace offered through Jesus Christ. 

Be a Blessing, Not a Burden

Ecclesiastes 10:12-20 | October 6th, 2024

Solomon points us to the ultimate servant King, Jesus as he advises we talk graciously, toil responsibly, and think respectfully. 

Live Sensibly, Not Stupidly

Ecclesiastes 10:1-11 | September 29, 2024

Solomon paints a few word pictures of wisdom applied during life under the sun as we look to Jesus, then live with a clean heart, calm head, and careful hands. 

Put Your Hope in God's Hands

Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 | September 15, 2024

Solomon inspires above the sun wisdom for below the sun living by encouraging us to put our hope in God's hands. 

The Precious Promises and Provision of Jesus

Hebrews 8 | September 8, 2024

Matt Diaz speaks from Hebrews 8 on the wonderful gifts, promises, and ongoing ministry that are afforded to the Christian through faith in Jesus Christ. 

Persevere in Life by Being Present With the Lord

Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 | September 1, 2024

Life often feels like a marathon. Amidst the race of life we need fellowship with God in order to be faithful, and even entrust our future desires and plans unto our saving God. 

Count on the Lord Amidst the Confusion of Life

Ecclesiastes 7:15-29 | August 25th, 2024

Sometimes life doesn't add up. How do we walk with God when life is confusing? Solomon advises we walk with the Lord by looking to Him as our hope, with real humility, and by receiving God's saving help. 

Ephesians 1:1-6

August 18th, 2024

Tim Elliott preaches on Ephesians 1:1-6. 

Walk Wisely With God

Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:14 | August 11th, 2024

Solomon steers us toward a better path in life by advising we ponder eternal truth, stay patient during trials, and persevere by trusting in the sovereign God.

Love the Eternal God, Not Earthly Gain

Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12 | August 4th, 2024

Solomon seeks to stir our love for God by speaking about the dangerous toil of greedy work, the dark tale of having riches without true rest, and how the divine treasure of being made right with God is of greatest worth. 

Esther 2:5-11

Esther 2:5-11 | July 21st, 2024

Guest preacher Mike Roach preaches from Esther 2:5-11. 

Go To Church To Glorify God

Ecclesiastes 5:1 | July 14th, 2024

Solomon encourages us to praise God with the church by appreciating the significance of corporate gatherings, assessing our steps spiritually, and abandoning the foolish sacrifice of self-centered religion in favor of God-centered relationship through faith in Jesus Christ. 

We're Better Together

Ecclesiastes 4:7-16 | July 7th, 2024

Solomon sees that life together with God's people is better than on our own because through Christ we share in contentment, comfort, and the pursuit of an eternal kingdom. 

Abide in Love and Appreciate the Lord

Ecclesiastes 4:1-6 | June 30th, 2024

Solomon sees the reality of relationships under the sun and exhorts the church away from attacking, abandoning, or over acquiring in ways the hinder true harmony. 

Engaging Political Authority

1 Peter 2:13-17 | June 23rd, 2024

Daniel Bunn preaches a stand alone sermon from 1 Peter 2:13-17.

Look to Jesus as You Lament Injustice

Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3 | June 16th, 2024

Amidst oppression under the sun, Solomon advises the audience to be personally aware of suffering, to affirm the truth of God's judgment, and to appreciate God's tender compassion which comes ultimately in Christ Jesus. 

Find Peace in God's Plans

Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 | June 9th, 2024

Solomon encourages the hearer to receive each season as a providential gift, to remember we're made for eternity, and increasingly relate to God in humility. 

Enjoy Jesus Even When Exhausted in Life

Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 | June 2nd, 2024

Solomon admits that death and despair may otherwise defeat us unless we look above the sun to Jesus. In Christ we have a savior who redeems from death and is present amidst despair and provides with eternal deliverance. 

Depend on God For True Delight

Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 | May 26th, 2024

Solomon shows us that self-centered consumption, creation, and celebration are meaningless. Instead of settling for delight under the sun, Solomon instead encourages us to find our greatest delight in the God who reigns above the sun. 

Learn to Appreciate the Lord

Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 | May 19th, 2024

The Preacher shows us that secular smarts won't satisfy, but are instead a means God may use to help us learn fresh appreciation for the Lord. Therefore, The Preacher encourages us to learn what God gives, what man lacks, and what the Greater Solomon, Jesus, provides. 

Find Meaning in the Messiah

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 | May 12th, 2024

The Preacher presents a world in which we need hope above the sun instead of settling for life under the sun. Amidst the empty misery, and endless monotony of imagined life without God, Solomon prompts us to see that the only truly new and satisfying thing is knowing God through faith in Jesus Christ who offers the eternal ministry of salvation.

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