Sermons on Biblical Themes
The Freedom of Grace
Galatians 4:7-31 — Trusting God’s promise of grace in Christ brings freedom and joy to our lives (rather than the bondage of the alternatives).
The Role of the Law
Galatians 3:15-4:7 — Paul names three good uses for God’s Law (just not salvation).
Grace on Trial
Galatians 2 — Paul shares two accounts of holding to grace as the only basis for salvation.
King?
John 18-19 — The betrayal, arrest, mocking, beating, and crucifixion of Jesus was not failure on his part, but faithfulness and the working out of God’s redemptive plan.
Witness
Acts 1:6-8 — God uses ordinary followers of Christ as witnesses in word and deed in the world.
I’d Have Had to Miss the Dance
Jeremiah 29:10-11 — God’s plan and purpose for His people is to be a blessing people regardless of context or situation.
On Being Well and Finding Peace
Jeremiah 29:7 — Seek and pray for God’s shalom (well-being, peace) for others and you will find it for yourself.
What Are We Supposed to Do?
Jeremiah 29:5-6 — Even in great loss and upheaval God has not turned away, but still calls and purposes humanity for worship and service.
All That We’ve Lost
Jeremiah 29:1-4 — Though we may have experienced loss, God has not turned away from us, but comes to us with purpose.
Something New
Isaiah 43.15-21 — God is (still) on the move for the sake of the world; are you paying attention?