The Announced Defeat
April 14, 2024
Special Sermons
Some things just don't fit in the mold.
These are our collection of standalone sermons. Some are holiday-based (Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.), and others were either between series, focused on a special topic, or delivered by a welcomed guest speaker. Enjoy!
Out with the Old…In with the New (The Final Lord’s Day of 2023)
December 31, 2023
Why does God allow Suffering and how to Respond to it
November 12, 2023
Genesis 22:1-3 After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Take...
Purify Religion: Don’t Lose It
November 5, 2023
James 1:27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep...
Devoted: Choosing Real Over Ideal (Acts 2:24-47)
September 17, 2023
Acts 2:24-47 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And...
The Mustard Seed (Matt 17:14-20)
July 23, 2023
Matthew 17:14-20 And when they came to the crowd, a man came up to him and, kneeling before him, said, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for...
Change of Heart (Ezekiel 36:26-27)
April 9, 2023
Ezekiel 36:26-27 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your...
How to Share (2 Corinthians 4-6) Part 2
April 2, 2023
2 Corinthians 4-6 4Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. But we have renounced disgraceful,...
How to Share (Romans 10:8-17) Part 1
March 26, 2023
Romans 10:8-17 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we...
Believe
October 16, 2022
Lending Moms
May 8, 2022
Deuteronomy 15:7-8 “If among you, one of your brothers should become poor, in any of your towns within your land that the Lord...
Taking Shape
May 1, 2022
John 1:35-39 The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold,...
Worship Well
April 23, 2022
John 7:37-38 On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink....
Future Hope
April 17, 2022
Romans 8:18-25 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to...
Fair Share: Socially Just Like Jesus
April 10, 2022
Philippians 2:1-11 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and...
Learning To Share Biblically
April 3, 2022
Just Say The Word
January 9, 2022
Matthew 8:5-13 5 When he had entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, appealing to him, 6 “Lord, my servant is lying...
Learning To Trust
January 2, 2022
Psalm 56:4 (NIV84) — 4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? The Holy Bible,...
Lighting the Christ Candle
December 24, 2021
Relational Discipleship
November 28, 2021
Still Room For 1 More
November 14, 2021
Hebrews 13:16 16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. The Holy Bible, English...
Disciple For Life
September 12, 2021
Family Legacy
September 5, 2021
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and...
Bring It In
August 29, 2021
Ephesians 4:1-3 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely...
Force Restart 2021
June 13, 2021
Titus 3:1-11 1 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil...
Honor Moms
May 7, 2021
Exodus 20:12 12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. The...
Blessings In Abundance
April 11, 2021
Proverbs 3 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, 2 for length of days and years of life...
Easter Eggs ~ Obvious Once You See Them
April 4, 2021
References: 1 Corinthians 15:14 Mark 16:13 Luke 24:11 John 20:24 Luke 24:14-35 Romans 15:4
Think Over, Remember, Remind
December 27, 2020
2020 Hindsight 2 Timothy 2:7-14 7 Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 8 Remember Jesus Christ,...
Merry & Bright
December 20, 2020
Isaiah 8:11-9:7 This is what the Lord says to me with his strong hand upon me, warning me not to follow the way of this people: 12 “Do...
Vulnerable Children Care Sunday 2020
November 8, 2020
Ephesians 5:11-17 11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to speak of...
Bilingual Birthday Bash
November 1, 2020
You First (1 Jn. 4:19)
October 11, 2020
1 John 4:19 19 We love because he first loved us. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001...
Love INC 2020
February 16, 2020
Anchor
December 29, 2019
Psalm 90:2Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to...
Vulnerable Children Care Sunday 2019
November 3, 2019
Known
September 15, 2019
3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is...
Welcome + Easter
April 21, 2019
Acts 1:8-11 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all...
Trustworthy Companions: Community Group On Ramp
September 16, 2018
References: Philippians 4 Acts 2 Acts 2:42
Biblical Principles For Helping Those In Need
July 8, 2018
Romans 12:12 12 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and...
Transition Well
May 27, 2018
Philippians 3:7-14 7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of...
The Church Around The World
May 13, 2018
Special Audio Program: Romans Room
Sunflowers & Seeds (Being Buried Is Only The Beginning)
April 1, 2018
Easter 2018 Hebrews 2:14-15 14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that...
Bible Time
January 7, 2018
John 15:7-11 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is...
New Year’s Service (Bilingual)
December 31, 2017
Psalm 116:17 17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the Lord. Other References Psalm 107 The...
Orphan Sunday: One Day. One Voice. One Purpose. (Ps. 105)
November 5, 2017
Psalm 105 1 Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! 2 Sing to him, sing praises to...
Work Out Your Discrimination (2017 All Church Camping) [Bilingual]
September 3, 2017
James 2:1-4 2 My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into...
The Biggest Enemy Of Doubt Is Truth (Jn. 8:32)
August 27, 2017
John 8:32 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text...
Prayer And Revival (Ps. 139:23-24)
August 13, 2017
Psalm 139:23-24 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! 24 And see if there be any grievous way in me, and...
Love INC 2017
August 6, 2017
Romans 1:16 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and...
Words Of Life (Jn. 6:60-71)
July 2, 2017
John 6:60-71 60 When many of his disciples heard it, they said, “This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?” 61 But Jesus, knowing...
The Name Of The Lord Is To Be Praised
February 12, 2017
Why Read Your Bible (2 Timothy 2:15)
January 1, 2017
2 Timothy 2:15 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the...
And The Government Shall Be Upon His Shoulder (Christmas 2016)
December 24, 2016
Reviving The Soul (All Church Camp Out 2016)
September 4, 2016
Legacy Principles: Principles That Lead To A Legacy Of Faith
August 28, 2016
Orphans: Care About ( & For)
August 21, 2016
Matthew 4:18-22 18 While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a...
Making A Living As a Good Christian: GOoD Work
August 7, 2016
Colossians 3:23-24 23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the...
Morality – God’s Laws And The Nation’s Laws
July 3, 2016
God Is Alive & Well In China
April 3, 2016
Hebrews 4:12-13 12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of...
Prodigal (Easter 2016)
March 27, 2016
Luke 15:11-23 11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the...
Begin Again
January 3, 2016
PSALM 39:4-5 4 “O Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am! 5 Behold, you have made...
Beautiful Forgiveness
December 27, 2015
Psalm 103:1-12 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not...
The True Light
December 20, 2015
John 1:9-13 9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made...
Orphan Sunday: One Day, One Voice, One Purpose
November 8, 2015
Committing To Community For Goodness Sake
September 13, 2015
Acts 2:42-47 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the...
Having The House In Order
August 2, 2015
Isaiah 38:1-6 38 In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him, and...
Down The Mountain
July 26, 2015
Matthew 8:1-4 1 When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. 2 And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him,...
Small Talk
December 28, 2014
Proverbs 15:23 23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is! (New International Version)
Good News for All
December 24, 2014
Christmas Eve 2014 Luke 2:1-7 2 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was...
Christmas At Home
December 21, 2014
John 10:7-9 7 So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who came before me are...
Love INC 2014
October 5, 2014
2 Thessalonians 2:7-13 7 But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. 8 So, being affectionately...
Getting Together
September 21, 2014
Acts 2:42-47 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers....
Love Your Enemy (All Church Campout 2014)
August 31, 2014
Matthew 5:43-48 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love...
Free
July 6, 2014
Romans 8:2 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you[a] free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. The Holy Bible, English...
Hard To Believe
April 20, 2014
Easter 2014 Luke 4:22-26 22 saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and...
How To Encourage Your Church Leaders
March 9, 2014
Hebrews 13:17-18 17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an...
Gift Return
December 22, 2013
Christmas 2013 Isaiah 9:6-7 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his...
Pause
January 20, 2013
Deuteronomy 15:12-15 12 “If your brother, a Hebrew man or a Hebrew woman, is sold[a] to you, he shall serve you six years, and in the...
The Kingdom of Heaven
September 2, 2012
All Church Campout 2012 Matthew 16:13-18
Ransomed
April 8, 2012
Easter 2012 Mark 10:45 (ESV)45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” 1...
Giving Thanks
November 20, 2011
Psalm 13 How Long, O LORD? To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 1 How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide...
Why Christianity?
November 6, 2011
John 14:1-19 1 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.2In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it...
Church On Location; Resting in God
September 4, 2011
All Church Camp Out 2011 Mark 1:35-39 35 And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a...
Ordinary Ordinances
July 17, 2011
I Samuel 16:7
Land of Opportunity
July 3, 2011
I Peter 2:16
Jesus Rules Ethiopia
June 26, 2011
1 Peter 2:11 (NIV) 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul....
What’s A Dad To Do?
June 19, 2011
I Thessalonians 2:11-12 11For you know how, like a father with his children, 12we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged...
Don’t Waste Your Life
June 12, 2011
2 Corinthians 4:10-18 10 We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body....
A Life of Service – Isn’t (Just) Mom’s Gig
May 6, 2011
God Seeking
April 24, 2011
Easter 2011
New!
January 2, 2011
2 Corinthians 5:17-20 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 18 All this is...
Checking Your Rear View
December 26, 2010
Year in Review 2010 – New Years 2011
Unlikeliest Hero
December 19, 2010
Christmas 2010
Hope for Orphans
November 21, 2010
How to Win A Food Fight, Enjoying Christian Liberty for the Glory of God
August 29, 2010
Romans 14:13-23 13Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or...
What Jesus Did On the Cross
April 4, 2010
Easter 2010 I Corinthians 15:2-8 2By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have...
2010 and Counting
January 3, 2010
New Years 2010 Psalm 90:12 Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Look Back, Look Forward
December 27, 2009
Year in Review 2009; New Years 2010 Luke 17:11-19 Ten Healed of Leprosy 11Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border...
Generous: Why Does Money Management Matter to God?
November 22, 2009
1. 2 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Chronicles 29:9, 14 2. Proverbs 30:7-9, Luke 16:13, Matthew 6:19-21 3. Proverbs 22:7b 4. Philippians 4:15-17 5....
Free to Share
July 5, 2009
Incredible Sunday Always Follow Good Friday
April 12, 2009
Easter 2009
Keeping Simple
March 22, 2009
How Service Leads to Holiness
January 18, 2009
Luke 22:24-27
Make Disciples
January 4, 2009
All Things New
December 28, 2008
Year in Review 2008 | New Years 2009
Here With Us
December 21, 2008
Christmas 2008
Debt of Love
November 16, 2008
Becoming a World Changer
August 3, 2008
Judges 3:31
God is Not . . .
March 23, 2008
Easter 2008