Sermons

Seeking Christ

Sunday January 6, 2019 Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: Matthew 2:1-12

    They sought him with their heart The wise men sought Christ with their whole heart. It would have been very easy for them to make excuses. He is so far away. A journey like that would cost us so much money. We have work to do here. We have family to take care

God’s Grace in the Past Is Our Hope for the Future

Wednesday January 2, 2019 Text: Romans 8:31-39 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: New Year Passages: Romans 8:31-39

    In the 11th chapter of Hebrews it is written, “Faith is the evidence of things unseen.” Many especially atheists like to mistranslate that verse as though the writer is saying that we believe without evidence. But that is not what the writer says. He does not say that faith has no evidence but

Be filled with the Spirit for the LORD’s coming in our hearts

Sunday December 30, 2018 Text: Acts 2:38; Ephesians 5:18-19 Speaker: Pastor John Ude Festival: Christmas Passages: Acts 2:38; Ephesians 5:18-19

Ephesians 5:18-19 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, The Lord’s coming at Christmas calls us to, “Be filled with the Spirit for the LORD’s coming in

True God Yet True Man Born to be Our Savior

Thursday December 27, 2018 Text: John 1:1-14 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Christmas Passages: John 1:1-14

What type of child is this that angels sing about and shepherds leave their flocks to see? He is true God. He is true man. He is our only Savior.

Christmas Eve 2018

Monday December 24, 2018 Text: Luke 2:1-20 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Christmas Passages: Luke 2:1-20

Wonderful Counselor

Sunday December 23, 2018 Text: Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 19:1-10 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 19:1-10

Jesus is our wonderful counselor able to help in every trouble or need. He knows our problems. He knows us individually. He has the power to help.

Disappointment, Despair, Christ

Monday December 17, 2018 Text: Luke 7:18-28 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: Luke 7:18-28

In despair and doubt turn to the Lord, He is at hand to give comfort. In despair and doubt wait on the Lord, His salvation is close at hand.

With the Result of Salvation

Sunday December 9, 2018 Text: Luke 3:1-14 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: Luke 3:1-14

John proclaims that the Lord is coming with Salvation. Nothing will stand in His way. Every pride and sin in our heart will be removed. Every false sense of security will be removed. The word of the Lord will prepare the way and the Lord will come with His salvation.

Christ Brings Joy in Service

Monday December 3, 2018 Text: 1 thessalonians 3:9-13 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: 1 thessalonians 3:9-13

Christ blesses us with opportunities to rejoice with one another and in His forgiveness. Too often we miss these opportunities because we are too busy worrying about ourselves.

We Watch for Him Who Comes With Grace

Sunday November 25, 2018 Text: Mark 13:31-37 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Mark 13:31-37

We watch because His kingdom alone will endure forever.  We watch not knowing when He will come but hoping it will be any minute. While we wait we work doing those things He has given to us to do. When He comes we receive the kingdom because He forgives our sins.