Tag: preaching

Introducing the Sermon on the Mount | Matthew 5:1 Sermon

Sermon text: Matthew 5:1

Sermon outline

Main idea: Jesus taught his disciples how to live righteously as members of God’s kingdom in this current evil age.

  • Jesus preached from a mountain.
  • Jesus preached as one seated with authority.
  • Jesus preached to his disciples.

Engage the Lost | Mark 4:10-34 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: Mark 4:10-34

Sermon outline

One question about interpreting parables and three questions about God’s growing kingdom.

  • What is the purpose of parables? (vv. 10-12)
  • Where does the kingdom of God grow? (vv. 13-20)
  • When does the kingdom of God grow? (vv.26-29)
  • How does the kingdom of God start to grow? (vv. 30-34)

Equip the Church | Ephesians 4:11-16 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: Ephesians 4:11-16

Sermon outline

Main idea: God has a plan for his children to grow up together.

  • The problem of remaining children spiritually.
  • God plans to mature his children in the church and by the church.
  • God provides equippers who lead the church to grow mature.

Enjoy Community | 1 Peter 4:7-11 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: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Sermon outline

  • The Christian community lives like the end is near (v. 7).
  • The Christian community loves earnestly (v. 8).
  • The Christian community shows hospitality (v. 9).
  • The Christian community serves one another (v. 10-11a).
  • The Christian community glorifies God through Christ (v. 11b).

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).