Fix Your Eyes on Jesus Speaker – Mark Andréson
Archives: Sermons
Live Like Children of God
Introduction: Have you ever met a family member that you hadn’t seen before and were surprised at the family resemblance? Maybe you’ve experienced a moment when an adopted child met their biological parent for the first time, and they saw a resemblance of themselves in their biological parent, both physically and in behaviors. The Apostle...
Deep Truth
Introduction: Have you ever purchased a knockoff watch, handbag, or pair of shoes? Did you know that you were purchasing a knockoff, or did you think you were purchasing the genuine product? In 1 John, the Apostle lovingly encourages us to remain in fellowship with Jesus Christ who is the “Deep Truth” and not a...
Conversation with Grandpa John
Introduction: What do you think the Apostle John would say to you today? In 1 John 2, we read what John’s letter said to the second and third generation of Christians. John sent this letter out to Christian leaders who were opening their homes and couches to Christians, so they could all grow in their...
The Great Substitute?
Introduction: If you need to talk with someone about a challenge and maintain a good relationship with them, there are ways to begin that conversation and ways you shouldn’t begin that conversation. If you start the conversation with criticism, contempt, defensiveness, or not listening, you can expect accelerated conflict. The Apostle John addresses the issue...
Light or Darkness
Introduction: Have you ever needed a stain removed from an important piece of clothing, furniture, a car interior, or a light-colored carpet? What’s your first reaction when a stain is revealed? Do you throw the garment or piece of furniture away? Do you purchase car seat covers from WeatherTech or a nice new area rug to...
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....
When My Actions Cause Plans to Change
Introduction: There are times in life when plans change due to your decision in the moment. What you think you’ll do, given a certain set of circumstances, isn’t what happens and plans change. God knows who you really are. He knows the intent of your heart. He knows what your future holds. When God reveals...