May 28, 2017Passage: Matthew 13:1-23Speaker: Rodney DeJagerMain Point: Your reception of God’s word is determined by the condition of your heart. I. The path. (v 19) A. The path represents a hard heart. B. This heart is filled with confusion. (Ephesians 5:15-17) II. The rocky soil. (v 20-21) A. The rocky soil represents a shallow…
April 23, 2017Passage: Philippians 4:1-9Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: We live together in mind-blowing peace, rooted in knowing Jesus. I. We are to pursue the peace God provides. (v 1-3) A. See yourself in light of eternity. B. Jesus invites you to join in what He is doing. C. God’s family is marked by merciful relationships.…
April 9, 2017Passage: Colossians 4:2-18Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Prayer and people are the daily concerns of the believer. I. Keep prayer a priority. (v 2-4) A. The challenge is to be alert. B. The context is to be thankful. C. The content is to be strategic. II. Keep relationships real. (v 5-6) A. The method…
April 2, 2017Passage: Colossians 3:20-4:1Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Love leads us in all our relationships. I. Children honor the Lord by obeying their parents. (v 20) A. Parents have a job to do. 1.safety. 2.joy. 3.direction. B. But trust belongs with the Lord. II. Parents produce great kids by not discouraging them. (v 21) A.…