Sermons

Pathway to the Kingdom

Given by Jim Franks

Each year, as president, I am required to submit a strategic plan. The strategic plan lays out the steps that will be taken to achieve our strategic objectives—our goals. As Christians, our goal is the Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33). What kind of strategic plan do we have? How will we go about achieving the goal of God’s Kingdom? The holy days outline our strategic plan, the pathway to the Kingdom.

The God Premise

Given by Doug Horchak

A premise is the foundation upon which we base our beliefs and opinions. In this sermon we explore the importance of having proven God exists in our personal, Christian lives.

Preparing the Next Generation

Given by David Johnson

The blessing of the children is more than an event we watch from a distance. With our “Amen,” we are committing ourselves to be instruments through which God can provide the blessings. How can we reach across generations to help the next generation of believers?

Will Experiences Shape Your Faith, or Will Faith Shape Your Experiences?

Given by Clyde Kilough

Many of life’s experiences will test our faith, and Jesus identified four common causes of human tendencies that can cause our faith to falter. What can we do to ensure that faith controls the way we react to the tests that come?

What God Has Prepared

Given by David Johnson

Why should a person want to be in God's family and live forever? Will we get bored? What will it be like to be an eternal member of God's family? What has God prepared for those who love Him?

The Greatest Miracle: The Resurrection of the Dead

Given by Ralph Levy

The resurrection of the dead is the greatest of miracles that will occur in our lives. Known to the servants of God in the Old Testament and opened up to the Church in New Testament times, attaining to the resurrection of the dead should be our No. 1 goal in life, above all other goals.

Thy Will Be Done

Given by Doug Horchak

Christ admonished His disciples to pray for the Kingdom to come and “thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” What is God’s will in His plan? What is His will in this present age? And, more importantly, how does the will of God affect our personal Christian lives?

Feast of Trumpets—The Great Rescue

Given by Jim Franks

Each year we observe the Feast of Trumpets and discuss the return of Christ and the resurrection of the saints. Consider that the Feast of Trumpets is also the rescuing of this world and the beginning of their salvation.

Be Strong and of Good Courage

Given by David Johnson

16 times Scripture tells Christians to "be strong and of good courage." What is the meaning of "good courage" and how does it differ from human examples of courage? What role does courage play in daily living? How is godly courage developed?