Sermons on Biblical Themes
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?
Gifts for the Righteous King
Psalm 72 — We consider our response to Jesus as Lord and Righteous King.
Sing for Joy
Psalm 98 — We rejoice because of God’s merciful and compassionate salvation and judgment.
Reason to Hope
Psalm 33 — A Hebrew song equips us for hope in the Lord.
Salt and Light
Matthew 5:13-16 — Jesus provides three metaphors/images for understanding “blessed to be a blessing.”