Introduction: Do you consider yourself a complaining person? Do others see you as a critical person? Complaining seems to be at epic proportions in our world today. Experts tells us that gratitude, not complaining, unlocks the door to increased positive characteristics of generosity, kindness, and encouragement. In Luke’s Gospel, there is an interesting account concerning...
Sermon Category: Trust
We’ve Had Enough Bad News
Introduction: Did you hear enough bad news in 2020? Did you have enough cause for concern multiple times in 2020? Are you praying for a more prosperous and hopeful new year in 2021? In 2020, did your doubt or faith increase? How will 2021 be different for you? Definition of Optimism: • Optimism is not...
Peace
Introduction: How do you talk about peace? How often do you pray for peace? What would real peace look like for you? Do you have peace this Christmas Season? The Bible is all about the message of Shalom, peace. God is even called the God of Peace. Jesus was announced as the Prince of Peace....
Redirection
Introduction: If you had to decide whether you were an on/off switch or a dimmer switch, which one would you choose? Looking at the Apostle John’s life, you find that he was an on/off switch kind of guy. He turned on to Jesus and never turned off. Does Your Life Have a Dimmer Switch? – Matthew...
When God Doesn’t
Introduction: Recalculating is something we’ve all done during the COVID-19 pandemic. How we do most everything has been altered. Not everything is bad about the recalculations. New Life Church is attempting to improve its online presence. I understand the environment has been helped since so many are working from home and not commuting to offices....
Picking Up the Pieces of a Broken Heart
Shattered: Picking Up the Pieces of a Broken Heart Speaker – Brenda Nevitt, Author of “Shattered: Picking up the Pieces of a Broken Heart”
God is Trustworthy
Introduction: “What you think about God is the most important thing about (you),” stated A. W. Tozer. So, what do you think about God? Is God enough? Is God always good to you? Continuing to look at God’s character, today, I ask the question, “Is God Trustworthy?” Broken Trust · Few things are more sacred than...