Messages

Message: “Have Faith in the Giver of Life” from Shawn Merithew

A message from the series “Sermons.” Jesus’ power over the symptoms and effects of sin proved His power over sin itself. In this account of the raising of Jairus’ daughter and the healing of the woman with the issue of blood, we see that Jesus Christ alone has the power to take away our sin and restore us to spiritual health. In our text, we have the first resurrection Jesus performed, showing His power and authority over the ultimate foe — death itself.

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Message: “Freeing the Captive” from Shawn Merithew

A message from the series “Sermons.” As Jesus casts the Legion of demons out of the man at Garesene, we see again several critical truths: that He is the One who holds all authority over every living thing, including demons; that demons know and believe more about Jesus than most human beings today; and finally, that He has a sovereign purpose that He is bringing to accomplishment through every encounter in ministry.

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Message: “God of All Comfort” from Robert Gardner

A message from the series “Sermons.” Pastoral Intern Robert Gardner examines the Apostle Paul’s teaching in 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 regarding the comfort that we receive from God and the comfort that we are then able to give, both to our brothers and sisters in Christ in our fellowship, and to unbelievers in the proclamation of the Gospel.

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Message: “Heeding the Call” from Shawn Merithew

A message from the series “Sermons.” As we explore the Macedonian call and Lydia’s subsequent conversion, we see God’s faithfulness to lead in the ministry of evangelism as well as His faithfulness to redeem His children unto Himself. As believers consider these truths, we are to be driven by our love for Christ and confidence in Christ to share His gospel boldly wherever we go.

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Message: “The Harvest is Certain” from Shawn Merithew

A message from the series “Sermons.” In this passage, we have Paul and Barnabas preaching the gospel in Pisidian Antioch. Though initially welcomed by the Jews in this city, they were rejected, reviled, and persecuted when they announced that the way of salvation was open to the Gentiles. As we explore this text, we see the danger of religion without faith, and we also see God’s complete sovereignty in the work of salvation.

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