Category Archives: Sermons

Valentine’s Day is a mixed bag for many who love it, hate it, endure it or ignore it. Deep down we all really do want to be loved but often feel unworthy. I Corinthians 13:7 lists four things Christian love always does: “It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” How is that even possible?ContinueContinue reading “Sermon: Four Things Christian Love Always Does”

Last week we saw in 1 Corinthians 13:4 that “Love is not Proud.” And this Super Bowl Sunday is a great weekend to focus on how pride can keep us from God’s best for our lives. Repeatedly the Bible shows that God hates sinful pride. 1 Peter 5:5 says, “God opposes the proud but givesContinueContinue reading “Sermon: Pride trips you up Humility leads you to Success”

God gives us instructions for the ways we should and should not show love in 1 Corinthians 13 and at least three things can mess that up. They are Boredom, Anger and Misunderstanding. That’s the focus of my Bible based, encouraging message this weekend at River Rock Church that you won’t want to miss. WatchContinueContinue reading “Sermon: Overcoming Boredom, Anger and Misjudgement to Keep Love from going Bad”

Matthew 6:33 is a verse that I have tried to build my life around.  A simple verse with profound implications that if lived out will affect every area of our lives.  In addition this verse carries the promise from Jesus, who cannot lie, that He will supply all our needs.  Can we listen and togetherContinueContinue reading “Sermon: Setting a Priority that Comes with Jesus’ Promise of Provision”

Yes, there are a lot of problems in the world. Yes, you are probably hiding behind your mask. No, you don’t get to be unloving and unkind just because you are frustrated or even angry. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the Apostle Paul gives us a list in 1 Corinthians 13 of whatContinueContinue reading “Sermon: Even when Life is Terrible, True Love is Patient and Kind”