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2 Samuel 17:24-19:8 - Battle For The Kingdom

November 12, 2023 - 07:12 PM Sermon Series2 Samuel


From 1955 until 1962, the world’s largest statue of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin loomed over Prague. The 17,000-ton monster dominated the skyline. When sculptor, Svec Polesny, applied to build the monument, he never expected to win the opportunity and spend the next five years of his life building it. During construction, the size of the project overwhelmed him. He fell into depression, became an alcoholic, and had an affair on his wife, which resulted in her committing suicide. As the monument neared completion in the spring of 1955, the project took so much out of him that Svec took his life. In the same way, Absalom was consumed with building a monument for himself. He wanted to leave a lasting legacy no one would forget. Like Svec, his attempt to build an unforgettable monument led to the end of his life. Join us as we study the story of Absalom, a man obsessed with being remembered.

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2 Samuel 17:1-23 - God's Plans Or Man's Plans

November 05, 2023 - 08:15 PM Sermon Series2 Samuel


In most cases, we are told of biblical figures to emulate, such as Enoch, Noah, Moses, and Jesus. There are other biblical figures we are told to avoid, such as the Jews who hardened their hearts after the Exodus and Lot’s wife. At the top of the list of biblical characters to avoid in the Old Testament is Ahithophel. He was an evil genius committed to destroying the life of David. In this chapter, we learn about the difference between man’s plans and God’s plans. No matter how brilliant or creative we may be, God’s plans will always prevail. That is why it is always wise to work with God’s plans for his chosen king instead of against them.

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1 Samuel 23 - Hide And Seek

October 09, 2022 - 08:26 PM Sermon Series1 Samuel


Have you played Nascondino? That is the Italian name for the game hide-and-seek. Italy hosts the hide-and-seek world championship on a large playground each summer in the city of Bergamo with 70 teams from 11 different countries. In the Bible, hide-and-seek is more than a game. For David, hide-and-seek was a life-and-death struggle as he ran from King Saul. Join us as we learn the good God intends in our life when we endure difficulty.

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1 Samuel 22:6-23 - The Antichrist

October 02, 2022 - 07:13 PM Sermon Series1 Samuel


Bryan Brown is a Christian attorney licensed to practice law in Kansas and has been admitted to the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court. His application to the Indiana Board of Law Examiners was denied based on his admitted adherence to God’s laws above human laws. He was required to receive a psychological assessment after they asked him about his views regarding the final judgment, sexual morality, and gender roles. The Letters of John remind us we should not be surprised when the spirit of the antichrist shows up around us and we are hated like Jesus. Join us in our study as we meet an Old Testament antichrist and learn how to avoid his seductive work to destroy God’s people.

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1 Samuel 19 - David's Nine Lives

September 11, 2022 - 07:42 PM Sermon Series1 Samuel


Cats are said to have nine lives for their uncanny ability to survive near-death circumstances. As we continue our study of David in 1 Samuel, we learn that David is like a cat. Saul couldn’t kill him, no matter how hard he tried! God helped David escape death more than nine times! Join us as we learn how God’s hand of protection works not just in David’s life but in our own.

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1 Samuel 9:1-10:16 - Saul, The King People Want

March 13, 2022 - 07:07 PM Sermon Series1 Samuel


How much control does God have over the details of our day? When the alarm doesn’t go off, our car tire goes flat, or the grocery store is out of our favorite peanut butter, are those details of life God is orchestrating for a good purpose or just annoying inconveniences? As we continue our study of 1 Samuel we find how God shaped the ordinary events of one man’s life to move him from a country farmer to the king of a nation.

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Luke 2:1-7 - What Does The Birth Of Jesus Teach Us About God's Love?

December 24, 2021 - 12:21 PM Sermon SeriesStand Alone Sermons
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The Christmas story is one of the most familiar parts of the Bible. What does it teach us beyond the details of Jesus’ humble birth? Join us as we see how Luke intentionally told about Jesus’ birth so that we would see the greatness of Jesus and the humility of Jesus so that we would be drawn to worship Jesus.

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Mark 15:42-47 - The Burial Of Jesus

November 15, 2020 - 03:54 PM Sermon SeriesGospel of Mark



When was the last time you saw a miracle? For most of us, we have never seen an honest-to-goodness biblical style miracle where a hand was restored, food was created out of thin air, or the dead were raised to life. It is easy to wonder if God is at work in our world or if we are left to fate and chance. As we study the burial of Jesus, we see another way God is at work in the world besides the miraculous. It is called providence. Join us as we learn how God is direct our future and guides our world through the miracle or providence.

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Acts 16 - The Birth Of The Church In Philippi

April 19, 2020 - 12:34 PM Sermon SeriesPhilippians



We live in a world committed to happiness, that comes from circumstances. As we begin the book of Philippians, we find a book about joy. Joy comes form our relationship with Jesus in spite of our circumstances. Join us as we learn how the joy we have in Christ gives us hope in tough situations and how God uses that joy to spread the gospel and grow the church.

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Philippians 2:14-15 - Why Is Grumbling Worse Than COVID-19?

April 05, 2020 - 11:04 AM Sermon SeriesPeace In A Pandemic



This week, President Trump told the nation that social distancing will remain in place until the end of the month. While everyone is thankful for a government that protects its citizens, the social isolation and lack of employment is a heavy burden on the heart. At times like this, it is easy to grumble, whine, and complain. When we turn to God's Word on this topic, we learn that grumbling is dangerous. It is a serious sin. It is not to be part of the Christian life. Join us as we we learn what God says about how to handle tough times without a grumbling heart.

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Mark 11:1-11 - The Triumphal Entry

January 12, 2020 - 11:42 AM Sermon SeriesGospel of Mark



A 2015 Gallop poll revealed 75 percent of Americans identify themselves as Christians. If that were true, don't you think our country would be different? Don't you think the comments we read in social media would be kinder? That Gallop poll revealed many people want to casually associate with Jesus but in truth far less are interested in following Jesus. Join us as we learn the dangers of being a casual fan of Jesus instead of a follower as we study the Triumphal Entry.

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Mark 6:7-13 - Jesus Sends Out The Apostles

March 24, 2019 - 09:31 AM Sermon SeriesGospel of Mark




Half-way through Jesus' three years of ministry, he send out his apostles on a short-term mission trip as part of their training. The sending out of Jesus' apostles is filled with instructions describing what faithful ministry would look like for them, and what it still looks like today.

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Genesis 37 - Providence

September 11, 2016 - 04:16 PM Sermon SeriesGenesis



Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Why is suicide so common? People lose hope. It doesn't take long for a financial nightmare to snowball. Life is hard and we will have times when we see no hope for the future. As we begin our study in the life of Joseph, we find why Christians always have hope, no matter the darkness of their future.


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Genesis 24 - Marriage

April 10, 2016 - 05:46 PM Sermon SeriesGenesis

In 1970, 36 percent of Americans were single. Today 50.2 percent are single. People aren't getting married. it is easier to live together, sleep together and break up when things get difficult. Sex used to be reserved for marriage. Soon it became for those who were dating. Eventually it was for friends—with benefits. Craigslist and Tinder made anonymous sex possible so people don't even need to know one another. Where did it lead? Today, 40 percent of children go to bed without a father. A third of all children are born to unwed mothers. Those are the results of dating and marriage American-style. Clearly, it is not working. In Genesis 24, as we study the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah. We study what marriage looks like God-style. We learn the right choices we need to make and the guidance God promises to provide that will make dating and marriage a success.


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Leviticus 16 - Good News For All People

December 24, 2015 - 08:17 PM Sermon SeriesChristmas from Leviticus



This year 100 million American's will travel to be with family over the Christmas holiday. Countless trees will be lit and cookies made. When you strip away the tinsel, trees and toys, why is it important to celebrate Christmas? In this Christmas Eve message we discover why we can celebrate the birth of Christ with more joy and enthusiasm than the shepherds on that first Christmas night.


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An Ordinary Christmas - God is My Travel Agent

December 14, 2009 - 03:14 PM Sermon SeriesAn Ordinary Christmas


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