September 7
2025

The Apostles Creed

(see the SermonNotes)

SermonNotes

The Apostles Creed,
founded by a much earalier church,
is Approved!

August 31
2025

Broken People in a Broken World

  Genesis 3:17-19       Romans 8:20-22
Galatians 3:13         Colossians 2:15
Revelation 22:3

SermonNotes

The world and everyone in it is cursed
and avoiding God
is not making it any better

August 24
2024

A Follow-up on Forgiveness

Matthew 5:14-16; 12:46-60; 16:23
Mark 16:15         Hebrews 10:24-25
Galatians 6:9-10    1 Corinthians 15:33-34
Proverbs 18:2; 22:24-25; 26:4-5
Proverbs 21:23; 17:14

SermonNotes

Fill your conversations with the things of God.

August 17
2025

Regarding Authentic Belief
( Forgiveness)

Matthew 6:14-15; 7:15-23
Ephesians 2:8-9
James 2:14-26
`1John 1:8-10

SermonNotes

We do not earn grace, we obey God out of Love,

and that is our testimony.

August 10
2025

Mary,
Mother of Jesus -
Quiet strength and humility

Heroes of the Bible
wk 7

Luke 1:26-38, 46-66
John 2:1-11, 19:23-30

SermonNotes

Mary is a hero simply because she was called upon by God to bear HIS SON!

August 3
2025

Nehemiah

Heroes of the Bible
wk 6

Nehemiah chapters 1,2 & 6

SermonNotes

God's people demonstrate consistency, competency, compassion and also a very sincere genuine love for God's people.

July 27
2025

Gideon - Spiritual Caution

Heroes of the Bible
wk 5

Judges 6, 7, 8
1 John 4:1

SermonNotes

Once Gideon knew the message was from the Lord, he threw caution to the wind.

July 20
2025

Joseph -
Eternal Outlook

Heroes of the Bible
wk 4

Key Scripture:  Genesis 50:20

SermonNotes

Joseph was forgiving under any and all circumstance because he trusted God above all things.

July 13
2025

Esther
the Courageous

Heroes of the Bible
wk 3

The Book of Esther

SermonNotes

Esther chose to risk everything for her people,
 and was rewarded.

July 6
2025

Jeremiah;
the Weeping Prophet

Heroes of the Bible
wk 2

Jeremiah 1:4-10; 20:7-18

SermonNotes

His passion for people even through constant redicule and rejection is a persistence that is filled with love.

June 29
2025

Daniel

Heroes of the Bible
wk 1
 

Daniel 6:10
Revelation 12:11

SermonNotes

Be Daniel:
Unwavering Faithfulness to God
and to His Holy Laws!

June 22
2025

given by
Randy Lawrance

.
Did not record

June 15
2025

Be Fruitful and Multiply

Genesis 1:21-28,  8:15-22

SermonNotes

Overpopulation isn't the problem -
the lack of Fathers is.

June 8
2025

Re-Gifting the
Greatest Gift

John 3:16
Ephesians 2:8-9
Matthew 28:19-20,  5:16
2 Corinthians 9:6-7

SermonNotes

Don't hold back with what you have been given;
so re-gift it to others.

June 1
2025

When Things Get Hard

Psalm 46:1

SermonNotes

Where problems abound,
grace abounds more!

May 25
2025

The Hypocrite

People - Week  5

Acts 4:32 - -5:11
James 2:19

SermonNotes

We have all met hypocrites because we have all looked in the mirror.

May 18
2025

The Greedy One

People - Week 4

Joshua 7

SermonNotes

Greed destroy8s you and everyone around you.

Don't be Greedy.

May 11
2025

Mother's Day

Mother's Legacy
of Faith

People - Week 3

2 Timothy 1:5
2 Timothy 3:14-15

SermonNotes

Honoring the Moms who sacrifice by mentoring those under their care in faith. 
A story of Eunice and Lois for Mother's day.

May 4
2025

The Fool

People - Week 2

Probverbs 1:7
1 Samuel 25 (Nabal & Abigail)

SermonNotes

How to handle a fool;
Generally the problem takes care of itself.

April 27
2025

The Scorner

People!  Week 1

Exodus 5:1-14
Proverbs 13:1, 15:12

SermonNotes

You never know who you're going to meet,
so let's meet the Scorner.

April 20
2025

No Logic Necessary
Easter 2025

1st Corinthians 15:12-20
John 12:20-21

SermonNotes

The logical mind rebels against a Resurrection
and such is the way God works.

April 13
2025

Hosanna

Matthew 21:1-11

SermonNotes

When the King of Righteouswness Rides in,
Cheer for God's Glory
say O' Save Us Lord

April 6
2025

Communion Message

Did not record

Matthew 26:26-30
John 6:31-35, 47-48
1 Corinthians 11:23-34

SermonNotes

Be Amazed, penitent, worshipful, sorrowful
or any other emotion the Spirit leads you.

March 30
2025

Don't
Misrepresent
the Lord

Luke 12:8-21
Ezekiel 13:6-9

SermonNotes

Jesus' thoughts, teachings, and warnings
are to be understood.

March 23
2025

Build It Right,
They Will Come

1 Peter 2

SermonNotes

When the foundation is Christ,
and the Spirit guides His people,
all is well.

March 16
2025

Hypocracy
Isn't Pretty

Luke 12:1-3

SermonNotes

Hypocracy in church is not pretty,
desired, or loving.

Be honest.

March 9
2025

There Is One Rational Fear

Luke 12:22-34

SermonNotes

What is the best strategy to handle worry? 

DON'T

March 2
2025

Forty Days
to . . .

Genesis 7:12           Exodus 24:18,  34:28
Numbers 13:25               1 Samuel 17:16
1 Kings 19:8                   Jonah 3:4
Matthew 4:2                   Acts 1:3
SermonNotes   

What will you be like
after 40 days of . . . . . .
(you fill in the blank!)

February 23
2025

Getting Older

Ecclesiastes 12

SermonNotes

The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed by the name of the Lord.

February 16
2025

No Worship
Parking lot too icey

February 9
2025

The Reward

1st Corinthians 2:6-16; 15:39-58

SermonNotes

What are the rewards for being a Christian? 
It is beyond our understanding,
but it is there for those who love Him.

February 2
2025

Never Give Up
Hope

part 2

Acts 7, 8, 9

SermonNotes

Spreading the Gospel is done best by your lifestyle -

not the words

January 26
2025

Never Give Up Hope

part 1

2nd Thessalonians 2:9-12
1st Corinthians 1:18-31

  SermonNotes

Reminding us of the plight of being a Christian - and -
next week
the Mission

January 19
2025

Know the Enemies
Plan

Geneology Week 3

Ezekiel 28:11-18
 Genesis 3:1-5           Genesis 4:17-18

SermonNotes

The plans of the enemy are not creative
but are very deceptive.

January 12
2025

Know Your Enemy

Geneolgy Week 2
Did not record

Revelation 2:8-11,  3:7-13
John 8:31-47            Ephesians 6:12
John 8:31-47        1st Chronicles 2:55
2nd Timothy 3:5
SermonNotes
 

The enemy will infiltrate every high place and authority -
recognize them by their fruit!

January 5
2025

What's In a Name

Genealogy Week 1

Genesis 6

SermonNotes

It's in the Bible, buy why?
Let's find out how.

December 29
2024

Let's Love
2025

Love - week 7

1 Corinthians 13
Matthew 26:36-46

   SermonNotes

Love is a foundation that really
makes everyghing about the
Christian Faith work right.

December 22
2024

 4th Week
 in Advent

Eros Love

Love - week 6

2nd Samuel 11,  Song of Songs

   SermonNotes

Eroticism is a double-edged sword and
 the world has never chosen wisely; 
the flesh is too strong apparently.

December 15
2024

 3rd Week
 in Advent

Pragma Love

   Love - week 5

Ephesians 4:2

   SermonNotes

Pragma love is an enduring love
 that is based upon logic, necessity and,
 like most loves, mutual respect.

December 8
2024

2nd Week
 in Advent

Xenia Love

Love - week 4

Matthew 10:1-23

   SermonNotes

The Gift of Hospitality is fast becoming a
forgotten art. It's not hard to understand why, the
would seems too scary and uncertain, but now
we're losing an opportunity for Christ.

December 1
2024

1st week
 in Advent

Phitia Love

Love - week 3

1st Samuel 20
2nd Samuel 9

   SermonNotes

Phitia Love is a special love of friendship and intimacy
 that is not passionate,
and is often between equals.
 It's deep and meaningful.

November 24
2024

Storge Love

Love - week 2

Job 38:1-12

   SermonNotes

The absolute source and beginning of Love
 is our Father in Heaven
--
and we are His children.

November 17
2024

Agape Love

   Love - week 1

1 Corinthians 13
1 John 4:7-21
Matthew 5:43-48
Acts 7:58-59

   SermonNotes

Perfecting the art of Love
with God as the teacher
may just change everything.

November 10
2024

Parables and Themes

  Parables wrap-up

Genesis 25:23, 27:1-29, 48:13-20
1 Samuel 16:1-13
Judges 6:15-16
Matthew 20:1-16, 5:3-12
Luke 15:11-12
   SermonNotes

There are many themes in the Bible and here is a theme that binds them together, and helps us view these consistencies -
proving the Bible IS the Word of God.

November 3
2024

The Good Samaritan

week 16 of the
Parables

Luke 10:25-37

  SermonNotes

It's super inconvenient to love others as you love yourself, but it is what we are called to do.

October 27
2024

Heaven and Hell
Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man

week 15 of the
 Parables

Luke 16:19-31
Revelation 20:11-15

   SermonNotes

When you die, regardless of your status with Christ, you will be able to witness God's glory.

October 20
2024

Workers in the
Vinyard

week 14B of the
Parables

Matthew 20:1-16
Romans 8:27-31
1 Corinthians 1:5-9
Ephesians 1

  SermonNotes

The first will be last to work
in the vinyard for a reason.
 Do you know the reason?

              Wouldn't it be nice to know?

October 13
2024

Workers in the Vinyard

week 14A of the Parables

Matthew 10:1-16

   SermonNotes

The Easy part is that eternal life is an exceedingly similar reward regardless of the timing, but . . .

   ...... there is stilll a mystery to understand.

October 6
2024

Marriages, Anniversaries, and God

Psalm 40:1-5

   SermonNotes

Days, years, and even decades can just run
together, but celebrating a marriage anniversary as the Holy Covenant that it is, reminds us of God's love toward us.

September 29
2024

Persistence in Prayer

week 13 of the
Parables

Luke 18:1-8
Luke 11:5-8

   SermonNotes

Your tenaciousness in prayer is important to God so that you learn the discipline of persistence. 
After all, if you love something you don't give up on it.

September 22
2024

The Wedding Banquet

week 12 of the
Parables

Matthew 22:1-14
2nd Corinthians 22:2
Ephesians 5:22
Revelation 19:7-9
   SermonNotes

Many are called, but few are chosen.
You can't show up without wedding clothes.

September 15
2024

The Harvest

week 11 of the
Parables

Matthew 24 parts    and 25:31-46

   SermonNotes

The end of the age, when Jesus returns to establish His Kingdom,
will be a day unlike any other that has ever been.

September 8
2024

Stay Focused

week 10 of the
Parables

Matthew 24 parts    and 25:1-13

   SermonNotes

Don't become tired, bored, lackadaisical, deceived, confused, or anything other than keeping your eyes on Jesus.

September 1
2024

Accountability

week 9 of the
Parables

Matthew 25:23-35
Luke 19:11-27

   SermonNotes

We are given much so we must do much.
It is evil to hide the truth of God.

August 25
2024

The Lost

week 8 of the
Parables

Luke 15

   SermonNotes

The JOY of having that which is lost find its way back home again is indescribable and that should inspire you to share the Gospel.

August 18
2024

The Debtor
(didn't record)

week 7 of the
 Parables

Matthew 18:21-35
Matthew 6

   SermonNotes

Parables are a strong image of what we need to consider about ourselves.

August 11
2024

Kingdom of Heaven Summary

week 6 of the Parables

Matthew 13

   SermonNotes

The Kingdom of Heaven describes to us God's power, plan, redemption, and punishment for all those who live here on earth.

August 4
2024

Treasures, Pearls, and Fish - O'My
week 5 of the Parables

Matthew 13

   SermonNotes

God Gave up His Son Jesus, because He sees a treasure in us.