Life In Limbo: Living Between Christ's Comings | Titus 2:11-14

Life In Limbo: Living Between Christ's Comings | Titus 2:11-14
Pastor Richard Lemmon

The apostle Paul exhorts pastor Titus to charge the church members at Crete to live in such a way so as to match their profession of faith. Verses 11–14 describe how and why a believer can accomplish such righteous living.

Christmas Eve: "My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation" | Luke 25-35

"My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation" | Luke 2:25-35
Pastor Richard Lemmon

Many have heard of Christ or know about Him but the significance of who He is has been lost on many. In Luke chapter 2, God reveals that while Christ Jesus was sent for the benefit of the world, not all in the world will receive Him. He is a gracious Savior to the humble but is a stumbling block to many who neglect Him. 

How Will You Treat Christ this Christmas?

How Will You Treat Christ this Christmas? | Luke 2:1-20
Pastor Richard Lemmon

In the familiar birth narrative of Luke 2, we are exposed to the miraculous birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, but we are also charged to evaluate our own response to Him. Will we neglect Him, or will we believe the testimony about Him and exalt Him in worship?

Proper Response to the Announcement of Jesus' Incarnation (Luke 1:26-56)

Proper Response to the Announcement of Jesus' Incarnation | Luke 1:26-56
Pastor Andrey Tiginyanu

This sermon focuses on the mid-point of the first chapter of Luke, highlighting the conception and incarnation of Jesus. The message prompts us to believe, rejoice, and praise God's wonderful plan and the manifestation of Jesus' birth.

Christ is the New and Better Way (Mark 2:18-22)

Christ is the New and Better Way | Mark 2:18-22
Pastor Andrey Tiginyanu

The Gospel of Mark continues to display Jesus as the sole Savior of the world by recognizing that the old has passed away, and the new and better Way is shown through His teaching.

Jesus: The Authority to Forgive Sins (Mark 2:1-12)

Jesus: The Authority to Forgive Sins | Mark 2:1-12
Pastor David Erickson

Pastor David Erickson begins chapter two of Mark by reading through the miracle of the paralytic, depicting how persistent faith prompts historic action. In this passage, it is proven that only Jesus has the authority to forgive sins.

The Compassion of Jesus (Mark 1:40-45)

The Compassion of Jesus | Mark 1:40-45
Andrey Tiginyanu

Pastor Andrey Tiginyanu continues our series on the Gospel of Mark by highlighting for us the compassion of our Lord Jesus as seen through His miraculous and counter-cultural healing of a man with leprosy.

The Kingly-Mission of Christ (Mark 1:29-39)

The Kingly-Mission of Christ | Mark 1:29-39
Pastor Richard Lemmon

Pastor Richard Lemmon continues our series on the Gospel of Mark by highlighting for us three qualities of our Lord which Display His perfect character and wisdom.

The Authority of Jesus (Mark 1:21-28)

The Authority of Jesus | Mark 1:21-28
Pastor Trevor Ice

Pastor Trevor Ice from Edgewood Bible Church preaches on the next section in Mark, which centers on the beginning of Jesus' teaching following the selection of His disciples. In this section, we can see the immediate and formidable Jesus' display of authority captures the attention of those that He first encountered in the early days of His teaching.

Declaration of the Gospel and Disciple Making (Mark 1:14-20)

Declaration of the Gospel and Disciple Making | Mark 1:14-20
Pastor David Erickson

Continuing the series on the Gospel of Mark, Pastor David Erickson preaches on the beginning of Jesus' ministry and how He selected His disciples. In this text, we can see Jesus and His commanding authority dictate the course of the future.

Christ's Prescription for His Church | Ephesians 4:11-16

Christ's Prescription for His Church | Ephesians 4:11-16
Missionary Steve Schneider

Missionary to Chile Steve Schneider speaks on the Epistle of Ephesians. He notes that there are numerous actions that a church must take to ensure that they remain healthy and well-grounded. In this sermon, he highlights five of those points, discussing them as prescriptions for Christ's church.

From Affirmation to Wilderness Testing (Mark 1:9-13)

From Affirmation to Wilderness Testing | Mark 1:9-13
Bill Mickelson

Jesus' baptism and subsequent temptation in the wilderness is a portion of Scripture that appropriately showcases His humility and glory. In this Sunday's sermon, elder Bill Mickelson preaches on how these stories effectively present Jesus' power and authority, and how His actions can motivate us to wage war against sin.

Making Ready the Way of the Lord (Mark 1:1-8)

Making Ready the Way of the Lord | Mark 1:1-8
Pastor David Erickson

The beginning of the first chapter of Mark presents us with a description of John the Baptist, who is an important forerunner that paves the way for Jesus Christ and His mission. Pastor David Erickson presents us with four critical components that must be discussed when reviewing this indispensible section of Scripture.

Jesus Christ - The Servant Savior

Jesus Christ - The Servant Savior | Mark 1:1
Pastor Andrey Tiginyanu

The Gospel of Mark presents an opening verse that sets the stage well for one of the four Gospel accounts of the life of Jesus Christ. Before we can delve deep into the material, however, we must first consider who Mark is, the message he is sharing from his perspective, and who Jesus is described as within the text.

Two Necessary Components to Living Faithfully in a Dark World (2 Peter 1:19-21)

Two Necessary Components to Living Faithfully in a Dark World | 2 Peter 1:19-21
Pastor Richard Lemmon

In a sin-cursed world, all is tainted by darkness, but that isn't the end of the matter. God lovingly sent the light of His Word to guide us throuhg the dark so that we might know Him. The Apostle Peter urges us to both "Pay Careful Heed to the Illuminating Scriptures" and to "Remember the Divine Source of the Scriptures," giving us everything we need to navigate the darkness faithfully until the new Day dawns.

The Priority of Praise to Our Great God (Psalm 113)

The Priority of Praise to Our Great God | Psalm 113
Pastor David Erickson

Pastor David Erickson of Immanuel Bible Church in Bellingham teaches on Psalm 113, a passage that focuses on the intentional praise and worship of the Lord. In being good stewards of what God has created, we must determine to focus on Him above all else, and prioritize praising His great Name.