Sermons for 2016
“I Can’t Make It Without Jesus” – John 14:6
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Whatever you need God to be, that’s what He is.
1. Jesus is the Way
a. Look unto Jesus who is the author and finisher of your faith.
2. He is the Truth
3. He is the Life
What would you have or what would you be without Jesus?
Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord.
Jesus is the best thing that has ever happened in our lives.
Whatever you need God has it.
“Love Is The Greatest” – I Corinthians 13:13
Sunday, January 10,2016
1. Faith (Heb. 11:1)
a. Something you cannot see.
b. Everyone has a measure of faith. (Romans 12:3)
c. Cannot please God without faith. (Heb. 11:6)
2. Hope
a. When you desire for something to happen. (Luke 15:35-43)
3. Love
a. Immeasurable (John 3:16)
b. Kinds of Love
(1) Storge’- love between families
(2) Eros – love between husband and wife
(3) Philia – brotherly love (Heb. 13:1)
(4) Agape – Godly love (Romans 5:8)
4. Why do we need love?
a. Without love you would have no faith.
b. Love helps us to hope.
c. Without love we would have a bill we could not pay.
d. Love conquers all (John 15:13)
“Parental Responsibilities” – Proverbs 22:15
Sunday, January 17,2016
1. Be a holy example for your children. ( Eph. 5:22-25)
2. Children need to learn how to love. ( I Corinthians 13)
3. Children need to learn how to forgive. ( Matt. 6:14)
4. There are consequences for your actions. (Proverbs 23:13-14, 24)
5. Introduce them to Jesus.
6. Teach them obedience.
7. Be good stewards. (Psalms 24:1)
The greatest parent is God. (John 3:16)
“Don’t Look For The Wrong Things” – Matthew 6:33
Sunday, January 31,2016
1. There’s a danger in looking for the wrong stuff. (Galatians 5:23)
2. The importance of putting God first. (Matthew 6:33)
3. God will supply your needs. (Phillippians 4:19)
References: Proverbs 22:1, Matthew 16:26, I Timothy 6:9-11
“Characteristics of a Good Leader” – Mark 1:11-18
Sunday, February 7, 2016
There’s only one perfect leader. Jesus
You can’t be a good leader if you are a bad follower.
1. You must be a follower of God.
2. A good leader has a support system.
3. A good leader endures temptation.
4. A good leader must be informative.
5. A good leader must be persuasive.
6. A good leader must be trustworthy.
“What’s Love Got To Do With It?” – Judges 16:15-17
Sunday, February 14, 2016
1. The lies of love.
a. Sometimes causes life.
2. Don’t give into pressure.
a. As Christians we can’t give into the devil.
3. Never compromise your calling.
a. Don’t fall out with the person you have a covenant with.
ANSWER: Love has everything to do with it.
If it wasn’t for God’s love for us , he never would have given his ONLY Son. (John 3:16)
Don’t turn your back on the Lord. He’s been too good.
It was love that kept him on the cross.
Because of love he died for an ungrateful people.
Love made him prepare a place for us.
Love made him look beyond our faults and supply our needs.
Sermons of 2015
“In The Beginning” – Genesis 1:1
Sunday, January 4,2015
1. God is a creative God, He is a sovereign God, & an omnipresent God.
2. God is a Spirit
3. God is a jealous God
4. God is a loving God
“Sibling Rivalry” – Genesis 37:2-4
Sunday, January 11,2015
1. Every child of God must work like everyone else. Matt. 9:37
2. He was the favorite and he was chosen. Matt. 5:45
3. He was hated by his brothers
a. He was a tattletale
b. He was daddy’s favorite
“The Danger of Discussing Your Dreams” – Genesis 37:5-8
Sunday, January 18,2015
1. Dreams don’t come from man.
a. Don’t let man steal your dreams.
2. Learn not to tell all of your business.
3. People will hate you because they don’t understand your blessings.
“The Destiny of a Dreamer” – Genesis 37:9-11
Sunday, January 25, 2015
1. He never dreamed anything bad.
2. The dream does not start with Joseph, it starts with God.
3. He was always the victor.
a. It’s not about Joseph, it’s about God.
“The Saga Continues” – Genesis 37:12-22
Sunday, February 1, 2015
The saga begins with favoritism in the family to dream #1: the brothers would bow down, to dream #2: inclusion of mother and father, and the saga continues.
1. Duty – John 21:15-17
2. Destination
3. The Desires of the Brothers – John 10:10
4. The Conclusion – John 3:16-17,Romans 5:8
The Seven Last Saying of Jesus
I. “Father forgive them, for they know not what they do” – Sunday, Feb. 22,2015
A. Prayer -Jesus speaks to his father.
1. What is prayer?
a. Prayer is communication between God and his children.
2. How often should we pray?
a. Man should always pray.- Luke 18:1
3. Why should we pray?
a. Great things happen after prayer.
B. Forgiveness – turning around and going in a different direction from the sin that has been committed.
1. Forgiveness comes from God
2. All of us need it. Romans 3:13, Matt. 7:1-3
3. There are some requirements to receive it.- Matt. 6:14-15
C. Repentance – to turn away
1. Why?
a. Except we repent, we shall perish. – Luke 13:3-5
b. We shall have everlasting life. – John 3:16
Sermons of 2014
“Put Your Trust in the Lord” – Psalm 62
Sunday, June 8,2014
“Point Them in the Right Direction” – Psalm 127:4
Sunday, June 15, 2014
1. Introduce them to Jesus.
2. Teach them the right way.
3. Love them for who they are.
“The Blood Came Streaming Down” – John 19:32-34
Sunday, June 22,2014
1. We must recognize that He’s already at Calvary.
2.The hung Him but they did not kill Him.
“There’s a Story Behind My Praise” – Acts 3:1-8
Sunday, June 29,2014
“Don’t Worry About the Wrong Thing” – Matt. 6:31-33
Sunday, July 6,2014
1. God Knows What We Need.
2. Learn How to Prioritize.
3. “The Lord Will Provide”
“The Benefit of Showing Up” – Hebrews 10:19*25
Sunday, July 20, 2014
1. There is a blessing and healing in showing up.
2. Showing up is a witness and a testimony.
3. To give praise unto Him.
“The Benefits of Belief” – John 3:16-19
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Benefits play a big part in our lives.
Why should we believe in God?
a. God sacrificed his only Son out of love.
b. You shall have everlasting life.
c. You won’t be condemned.
d. You shall be saved.
Theme:”How Christians Should Love”
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Part 1: “Our Love Toward God” – John 3:16-17
1. In order to show our love toward God there should be some sacrifice.
God’s love is shown to us through the sacrifice of his Son.
Love is giving not just receiving.
2. Before we can show our love toward God we must first have a relationship with him.
3. We must love God with all our heart, soul, and mind.
Theme:”How Christians Should Love”
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Part II: “Love Toward Your Fellow Man” – Hew. 13:1
1. Bless others with what God has blessed you with.
2. Be willing to forgive.
3. Learn to love others as you love yourself.
Theme: “How Christians Should Love”
Sunday, August 17, 2013
Part III: What Love Will Lead You to Do”
1. Love is not a conversation. It is an action, a reaction, and a reality. Matthew 5:43-44
a. Love your enemies.
b. Bless them that curse you.
c. Do good to them that hate you.
d. Pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.
2. Give people another chance. Luke 6:27-29
3. Handle your affairs before the sun goes down. Ephesians 25-26.
4. Love your brother. I John 4:11.
“But…” – Romans 6:23
Sunday August 24, 2014
1. There is a price to pay.
a. There is a coast for sin.
b. The wages of sin is death.
2. There is a gift
a. This gift is called grace.
3. There should be a but God praise. Acts 16:25
“Jesus” – Philippians 2:7-14
Sunday, September 7, 2014
A name fitting for only one person.
A name that never fails.
A name that’s never late.
A name that never run out of mercy.
There’s something about that name.
WHO IS HE?
1. God – Genesis 1:26’John 1:1-14
2. God’s Son – Matt. 3:17, John 3:16
3. Mary’s Baby – Matt. 1
4. God’s Selection – John 3:17
5. God’s Right Hand Man – Matt.16:19
“I’ll Rise Again” – Proverbs 24:15-16
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014
1. The enemy will always be there waiting. John 10:10
2. You will fall regardless… Romans 3:23
3. I’ll rise again. Luke 15
4. It’s decision time. Romans 5: 8, Psalm 51
“A Failure to Follow Instructions” – Genesis 2:15-16, 3:6
Sunday, Sept. 21,2014
1. Recognize that God is the giver of instructions. Jeremiah 6
2. Man’s failure leads to condemnation of man. Genesis 3:6
3. Christ and his corrections Matt.1
“Instructions From Paul” – I Thessalonians 5:16-17
Sunday, Oct.5, 2014
1. Rejoice. Psalms 34:1, 100
2. Don’t quit. Luke 13:11
3. Give thanks. Psalms 150
“In Spite Of What We Say, Jesus Knows The Truth” – Matt. 26:32-35, 64-75
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014
1. Be careful of what comes out of your mouth.
2. What do you do when the heat is turned up?
3. The truth will sometime hurt you.
“With God All Things Are Possible” – Philippians 4:13
Sunday, Out. 19, 2014
1. Believe in your self.
2. With God on your side you are not limited.
3. The key to it all is that you can do all things through Christ.
“Order” – I Corinthians 11:1-9
Sunday, Oct.26, 2014
Family Order: Man, Woman, Children
Church Order: Pastor, Deacons, Members
Divine Order: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit
a. never disrespect your covering.
b. Whatever we do , make sure it is substantiated by God’s word.
c. The Lord will never leave nor forsake you.
“The Challenge To The Church” – Matt. 28:19-20
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014
1. Go
2. Teach
3. Baptize
“Grateful For God’s Grace” – Romans 6:1
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014
1. One man made a big mistake (Adam).
2. There is a price for sin.
a. The wages of sin is death.
3. God’s grace is greater than our sin.