In earlier passaged of the Gospel of Mark, when Jesus was in Capernaum, he was wildly popular. Only twenty miles away, when Jesus comes to his home town, he is rejected and ridiculed. In this study we learn what to expect from people hardened in unbelief against Christ and what are the consequences of living in unbelief in our life.

Mark 6:1-6 - Jesus Rejected At Home - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 6:1-6 - Jesus Rejected At Home - Manuscript - PDF
Mark 6:1-6 - Jesus Rejected At Home - Sermon Handout - PDF
Mark 6:1-6 - Jesus Rejected At Home - Sermon Handout with blanks - PDF
Mark 6:1-6 - Jesus Rejected At Home - Leader's Guide - PDF
Mark 6:1-6 - Jesus Rejected At Home - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsPersecution, Suffering, Rewards, Blessing

What is the best Christmas you ever received? Was it a car? A favorite toy when you were a child? Was it the gift of your family being together? As we continue our study in Ephesians, we find why Jesus is the all-time best Christmas gift.

Ephesians 2:1-10 - The Best Christmas Gift - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Ephesians 2:1-10 - The Best Christmas Gift - Manuscript - PDF
Ephesians 2:1-10 - The Best Christmas Gift - Sermon Handout - PDF
Ephesians 2:1-10 - The Best Christmas Gift - Sermon Handout with blanks - PDF
Ephesians 2:1-10 - The Best Christmas Gift - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsWrath of God, Sin, Blessing, heaven, Hell, Jesus, Works, Worldliness, Flesh, Satan

It doesn't take much to be a pastor. Certificates of ordination are available online for a nominal fee. Self-proclaimed teachers may garner applause but what does God feel about them? What is God looking for in a good spiritual leader? In this message we learn the blessing and dangers of being a man or women of God.


Malachi 2:1-9 - What Are The Blessings And Dangers Of Spiritual Leadership? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Malachi 2:1-9 - What Are The Blessings And Dangers Of Spiritual Leadership? - Manuscript - PDF
Malachi 2:1-9 - What Are The Blessings And Dangers Of Spiritual Leadership? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Malachi 2:1-9 - What Are The Blessings And Dangers Of Spiritual Leadership? - Sermon Handout with blanks - PDF
Malachi 2:1-9 - What Are The Blessings And Dangers Of Spiritual Leadership? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsLeadership, Pastoring, Judgment, Judgment Seat of Christ, Blessing

We have potential existence before our birth but Micah 5:2 tells us Jesus had actual existence before his birth, he existed in eternity past. What was Jesus doing before his birth? How was our savior involved with the world before Bethlehem? Join us as we go behind the scenes and learn the little known story of Christ before the manger.


Where Was Christ Before The Manger? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Where Was Christ Before The Manger? - Manuscript - PDF
Where Was Christ Before The Manger? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Where Was Christ Before The Manger? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsChristmas, Death, Salvation, Blessing, heaven, Eternal Rewards

Only hours after receiving the prestigious Crufts Rosette award for good behavior at a dog show, Eddie—an Akita, lunged at a nearby woman sinking his teeth into her knee cap and hand leaving her with serious injuries. His disobedience led to a costly lawsuit for his owners. While obedience can lead to honor, disobedience leads to disaster. As we continue our study of Genesis 22, we learn about the blessings of obeying God’s word in the life of Abraham, especially when it is a hard to do.


Genesis 22 - Obedience - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Genesis 22 - Obedience - Manuscript - PDF
Genesis 22 - Obedience - Sermon Handout - PDF
Genesis 22 - Obedience - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Genesis 22 - Obedience - Life Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsObedience, Blessing

As Peter wraps up his teaching on suffering, he tells us how suffering for the name of Christ is unique. God promises great blessing to those who suffer as a witness for Jesus. Join us as we discover the privilege of suffering for Christ.

1 Peter 4:12-19 - What Makes Suffering For Christ Unique? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 4:12-19 - What Makes Suffering For Christ Unique? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 4:12-19 - What Makes Suffering For Christ Unique? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 4:12-19 - What Makes Suffering For Christ Unique? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Peter 4:12-19 - What Makes Suffering For Christ Unique? - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsSuffering, Blessing, Judgment, Eternal Rewards

People can be downright evil. Either for reasons unknown to us, or because of our faith in Christ, some people enjoy doing evil toward us. They posture themselves as our enemy. How should we treat them? How do we try and stop their hate-filled words and actions? How do we cope with the pressure when the suffering doesn't stop? These are some of the important questions we answer in our study.

1 Peter 3:13-17 - How Do I Endure Unjust Suffering? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 3:13-17 - How Do I Endure Unjust Suffering? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 3:13-17 - How Do I Endure Unjust Suffering? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 3:13-17 - How Do I Endure Unjust Suffering? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Peter 3:13-17 - How Do I Endure Unjust Suffering? - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsSuffering, Endurance, Kindness, Apologetics, Trials, Trust, Blessing

A popular line from the movie Rambo was, "They drew first blood." It was a justification of revenge. Is that the way Christians live? Are we justified in getting even with our enemies? Join us as we learn how to handle difficult people.

1 Peter 3:8-12 - Called To Be A Blessing - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 3:8-12 - Called To Be A Blessing - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 3:8-12 - Called To Be A Blessing - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 3:8-12 - Called To Be A Blessing - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Peter 3:8-12 - Called To Be A Blessing - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsBlessing, Enemies, Conflict