Encounter God | Isaiah 6:1-8 Sermon

This sermon was preached in a series called What’s Next? which walked through our church’s new vision, mission, and strategy.

Sermon text: Isaiah 6:1-8

Sermon outline

Main idea: We encounter God on his terms for his glory and for our good.

  • God doesn’t accept all worship (v. 1a).
  • God transcends all things (v. 1b).
  • God is holy (v. 2-3).
  • God’s word has power (v. 4a).
  • God is mysterious (v. 4b).
  • We respond to God with humility (v. 5).
  • We need God to reconcile us to God (vv. 6-7).
  • God invites us to join his mission (v. 8).

Mission & Vision | 1 Peter 3:13-17 Sermon

This sermon was preached in a series called What’s Next? which walked through our church’s new vision, mission, and strategy.

Title: Vision & Mission

The Ministry of Jesus | Matthew 4:12-25 Sermon

Sermon text: Matthew 4:12-25

Sermon outline

Main idea: We need the ministry of Jesus.

  • We need his message.
  • We need his discipleship.
  • We need his healing.

How to Teach Psalm 23, Theologically

In November, I had the privilege to write an article for Youth Pastor Theologian. Although I no longer serve in youth ministry, I still have a few thoughts to pass along to those who do. Here’s the link to the article: https://www.youthpastortheologian.com/blog/how-to-teach-psalm-23-theologically

The Temptation of Jesus | Matthew 4:1-11 Sermon

Sermon text: Matthew 4:1-11

Sermon outline

Main idea: Because Jesus was tempted without sinning, we can trust his death and resurrection to defeat sin and death for us.

  • The devil questions God’s word.
  • The devil twists God’s word.
  • Jesus conquers the devil as the church’s prophet.
  • Jesus conquers the devil as the church’s priest.
  • Jesus conquers the devil as the church’s king.