Sermon Archive

Galatians 1:11-24

Mark’s sermon highlights our universal need for God’s grace, using Paul’s life as an example. Paul was both "too bad" in his sins and "too good" in his self-righteousness, yet neither disqualified nor earned his salvation—it was God’s grace alone. Paul’s response to grace was a life of obedience and mission, showing that grace isn’t about comparison or merit but surrender. Mark urges us to remain grounded in the gospel, always returning to God’s grace as the foundation of faith, avoiding both despair and self-righteousness.

Galatians 1:1-10

Pastor Ross openes the Freedom in Christ series with a reminder that there is only one true gospel—salvation through Christ alone by grace through faith. In Galatians 1, Paul warns against false teachings that add requirements to the gospel, such as religious rituals or works. These distortions enslave rather than set us free. The heart of the true gospel is that Jesus gave Himself to rescue us from sin, offering a relationship with God through His sacrifice alone. Our freedom is found in trusting His finished work, not in our efforts to earn His love.

1 Corinthians 13:1-8a

Student Pastor, Caleb Driggers teaches on true biblical love, rooted in 1 Corinthians 13. He emphasizes that love—not gifts or actions—is the true measure of faith, challenging us to reflect on how we embody Christ’s selfless and sacrificial love. Using personal stories and examples from Jesus’ life, Caleb encourages everyone to memorize scripture, grow in one attribute of love, and commit to loving others more intentionally in the new year. His message serves as a call to bring Christ’s light into a world in need of His love.

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Ross's sermon, "Because of Christmas… I Surrender My Life (Jesus)," highlights the transformative power of surrender in light of Jesus' birth. He explains that the Christmas story teaches us to surrender doubts, status, plans, and possessions to fully experience God's presence. Drawing from the lives of Zechariah, Joseph, Mary, and the Magi, Ross shows how trusting God over worldly concerns leads to freedom and joy. He emphasizes that Jesus, fully God and fully man, is worthy of our surrender because of who He is—the King of kings—and what He does, offering salvation and reconciliation through His death and resurrection. The message calls everyone to surrender to Jesus, embracing Him as the ultimate gift of God's grace and presence, bringing life, peace, and joy.

Matthew 2:1-12

Marty's sermon examines three responses to the gift of Jesus in Matthew 2:1-12. Herod reacts with unwelcoming hostility, driven by a desire to maintain power and control. The religious leaders show indifferent neglect, possessing knowledge of the Messiah but failing to act or seek Him. In contrast, the Magi demonstrate worshipful surrender, traveling great distances, sacrificing their comfort, and offering valuable gifts to honor Jesus as King. These responses challenge us to reflect on how we respond to the gift and authority of Christ in our own lives.

Luke 1:26-38

Ross’s sermon, "Because of Christmas… I Surrender My Plans," based on Luke 1:26–38, emphasizes the necessity of surrendering our personal plans to God’s greater purpose. Reflecting on Mary’s response to the angel Gabriel, Ross draws a parallel between his own journey of transitioning to senior pastor—a role he hadn’t planned for—and Mary’s surrender of her life’s expectations to God’s will. Mary’s humble submission, despite the uncertainty and loss of control, serves as a model for believers to trust in God’s faithful plan, even when it conflicts with their own desires or understanding. Ross challenges us to shift our perspective from fitting God into our plans to aligning ourselves with His. By remembering God’s faithfulness and responding in faith, as Mary did, we allow God to work through us for His glory and our good, following the example of Christ, who surrendered His will for our salvation.