A Tale of Two Daughters (Luke 8:40-56)

Key Idea: We can trust Jesus even in the face of desperation and death “Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I respond.” – Chuck Swindoll

Finding Joy in our Struggles: The Glory of Christ (Philippians 1:18b-26)

Key idea: We can find joy in our struggles when we embrace our greater purpose in this world and the greater promise of the next. Two big pieces of life that lead to joy no matter our circumstances: I. Know your greater purpose in this world: To honor Christ If honoring Christ is our greatest […]

The Lord of the Storm (Luke 8:22-25)

Key idea: True peace is found not in better circumstances but trusting Christ who is with us

Jesus is Better (Phil 1:12-18a)

I. Jesus > Our Sufferings (1:12-13) II. Jesus > Our Fears (1:14) III. Jesus > Us (1:15-18a)

Affections of the Heart: Joy (James 1:2-4)

I. We Can Find Joy in Our Trials (1:2-3) II. We Can Find Joy When We Trust in Christ (1:2-3)Joy: “a settled contentment in every situation by trusting in God.” The greatest joy you can ever have is found in a relationship with God Himself. III. We Can Find Joy Knowing He Has a Purpose […]

Baptism Sunday – Starting with Christ (Mark 4:35-41)

Squeezed (James 1:2-8)

Suffering Well (1 Peter 4:12-19)

Key Idea: We suffer well as Christians when we learn and embrace five lessons:

The Sovereignty of God (Proverbs 16: 1-4)

The Grace of Suffering (2 Corinthians 12:7-10)