Sermons from October 2012

Learning to Forgive

Matthew 18:21-35It’s easy for us to look at the unforgiving man and think of him as wicked. There’s nothing wrong in trying to protect yourself and your family from being taken advantage of. But we should remember where we are coming from. Our sins have been forgiven. We should always keep that in mind. If…

Humility

Matthew 18:1-4 We cannot be successful with God without humility. 1. Dependence on God When Jesus talks about being like children he wants us to be dependent on God like children depend on their parents. John 5:30 Jesus was totally dependent on his father. 2. We need to have a teachable heart Matthew 11:28 We…

Jesus – The Essential One

Throughout history people would depicted Jesus differently. Even today people have different ideas of who Jesus really is. Matthew 13:54-58 For some people Jesus is like a appendix. If it doesn’t bother them, they would like him to be around. However, once it starts causing problems, they would like it to be removed. Matthew 16:13-14…

Don’t look too far

We live in the world where we always keep looking because we’re not satisfied with what we have Give thanks in all situations 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Thessalonians faced fierce persecutions and Paul was concerned about their ability to remain faithful. We are looking for a reason to be grateful. But reasons are plentiful and they…