Past Sermons (Page 59)

Run With Endurance (Hebrews 12:1-3)

As thousands of runners passed by mile 21 ½ for the Denver marathon this morning, many people encouraged them to keep going all the way to the finish. In our service we received 3 encouragements from God’s Word to “run the race with endurance that is set before you.” Endurance is the ability to continue in the midst of pain until the task is finished. If you ever consider giving up on Christ because it is too hard, first reflect on these encouragements and the huge reward at the finish line for all who run with endurance!

The Story #5: The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20)

The Ten Commandments were unveiled when God called Israel to a family meeting at Mt. Sanai. While they initially showed Israel, God’s redeemed children, how they were to live among the nations, they have implications for us as well. In this message we discover that Jesus and His disciples saw the Ten Commandments as useful for both unbelievers and believers today.

The Story #4: Who is like you, O LORD, among the gods? (Exodus 1-17)

Sometimes God allows His children to enter seasons when we are trapped, stuck, ensnared and bound in such a way that we cannot rescue ourselves. When we are unable to deliver ourselves we tend to either fight or flee. In rescuing His children from slavery in Egypt, God reveals that He is our deliverer who is mighty to save us from any and every form of bondage in His time and in His way. As God commanded Moses and Israel to act in faith as He delivered them from Egypt, we discover that walking in step with God through the process of deliverance is better than our typical flight or fight tendencies.

The Story #3: The Lord was with Joseph (Gen. 37-50)

Some days are prosperous. Some days are adverse. Joseph’s life, like ours, was filled with ups and downs. What was it that enabled Joseph to walk with God and honor God whether he was in the palace or the pit? He consistently lived with and walked with God. For all who walk with God there is great hope that He can use us, in ways that we might never expect, to advance His vision to make earth look more like heaven.

The Story #1: In the Beginning, God (Gen 1-11)

Everyone loves a good story that begins with “Once upon a time…” Genesis 1 begins with the similar phrase, “In the beginning, God…” This message declares that God is the maker of heaven and earth and that He is devoted to relating with the humans whom He has created. When Adam and Eve turned from God for the first time, God unveiled that He is committed to restoring their relationship with Him. This was great news for them in the garden as it is for us today.

Preface to The Story

The Bible has been translated, printed and read more than any other book in all of history. This message provides an overview of the Bible and encourages everyone to cultivate 4 habits in order to fully participate with us in the upcoming 31-week journey through the Bible.

Displays of God’s Grace (I Peter 5:12-14)

Most religions include certain requirements or performances that are necessary in order to have a relationship with God. In the final paragraph of I Peter, Peter declares that Christianity is based on God’s grace for us rather than our achievements for God. In this message we observe three ways God’s grace is on display throughout I Peter and all of time.