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Funeral Sermon: The Gift of Life and the Grace of Christ
Celebrate the gift of life and the grace of Christ with this uplifting funeral sermon. Reflecting on James 1:17 and John 15, it honors love, faith, friendship, and the hope we have in Jesus. A comforting message for those grieving and grateful.
Funeral Sermon for a Life Cut Short: God’s Compassion in Our Deepest Pain
Looking for a funeral sermon after a loved one died by suicide? This compassionate message reminds us that even in our darkest hours, God does not abandon us. Includes Scripture, pastoral reflection, and a word of comfort for grieving families.
Funeral Sermon for Someone with Parkinson’s and Questions About Faith
A funeral sermon for someone with Parkinson’s and deep questions about faith. This message, based on Psalm 13 and John 20, reflects on God’s grace for thinkers, seekers, and the suffering.
What is the Best Ability? (John 14:23-29; Acts 16:9-15 Sermon)
Discover why availability is the best ability in the Christian life. Explore Acts 16 and John 14 as Pastor Jason unpacks how God works through our gifts, passions, and skills when we remain open to the Spirit’s leading.
Jesus, the Word: Infinite and Intimate (John 1:1-14 Sermon)
Explore John 1:1-14 and uncover how Jesus, the eternal Word, bridges the infinite and intimate. Discover the profound truths of his existence before creation, his light that overcomes darkness, and the transformative love revealed as the Word becomes flesh to dwell among us.
Nicodemus Sermon: Curiosity and Conviction
John 3:16 rings true, "For God so loved the world." But what if faith feels confusing? Dive into the Gospel of John with Nicodemus, who appears 3 times in the gospel. Nicodemus is a leader wrestling with Jesus' teachings. See how his uncertainty and questions pave the way for understanding and faithful living.
Streams of Mercy Never Ceasing
Jesus washes the disciples’ feet in John 13. Peter protests this action, but why? Perhaps he realizes that Jesus was willing to do for him what Peter was not willing to do for others —be humble and serve.
Figuring Out Faith: Jesus Sought Me as a Stranger
Peter became an important part of the Church, but he started off as a stranger, just like me and you. Jesus calls us to follow him and to own our faith. Luke 5 and John 21 are the passages.
Easter Sermon: Breakfast with Jesus on Resurrection Beach
After the resurrection, the disciples are in disarray. John 21 tells us that Peter and the disciples go fishing. Jesus meets them with breakfast. He restores Peter. Once again, we see that there is hope after our worst mistakes.
Jesus Christ and the Golden Hour
In this Christmas Sermon from Luke 1: Most of our waking and active moments are lived between the golden hour of the morning and the blue of the evening. Christ is the Light of God’s grace that shines upon us.
Sam Cooke Sang Me the Gospel
Lazarus' resurrection in John 11 was a long time coming for his loved ones but change came with the spoken words of Christ. Today we trust the same Lord who will speak and renew our hearts and this whole creation. This is the gospel!
Did Jesus Really Mean I Need to “Hate” My Parents? (John 14:25-33 Sermon)
Jesus worried that the listeners had not seriously considered what faithfulness looks like. His words seem incredibly harsh, but they are deeply wise. Sometimes reducing the options clarifies our choices.
Finding God in the Lost and Found (John 20:1-18 Sermon)
We all lose our way. The question is, when I do is there a way back? The story of Scripture is filled with people who lost their way. Some came back, some didn't. Some thought they had lost hope, but they found it and so much more in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Trusting and Trying in a Very Big God (John 14 Sermon)
The disciples are unnerved by Jesus' announcement of his upcoming departure, yet Jesus trusts God's ability to work through them! Can we be so bold to trust God to work through us when we feel so underequipped?
5 Reasons Jesus Was Baptized (Baptism Sermon)
Why was Jesus baptized? Why is baptism so important? Was Jesus Baptized because He Needed to Repent of Sin? We have so many questions about baptism!
Here are 5 reasons Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
God Does Not Use a Helicopter (John 13 Sermon)
What does Finding Nemo have to do with faith? Life can be filled with uncertainty and fear. We are often challenged to trust God in our trials.
The Beautiful Budding Faith of Nicodemus (Sermon on John 3)
Nicodemus in the Bible (John 3:16) teaches us there are many ways to love God. We can ask questions, advocate for fairness, and give others dignity. Doubts are not disqualifiers. He brought his questions to his teacher and we can bring our questions to Christ.
Woman at the Well (Sermon on John 4:5-42)
In John 4, Jesus meets the Samaritan Woma, or the Woman at the Well. He talks to her and opens her eyes to the kind grace of God. We all have a well inside of us. It is there we meet the God of love and where our thirst for meaning and purpose is quenched.
The Three-Word Sermon: It Is Finished
Jesus’ last words, “It is finished,” are a three-word sermon that invites us into a life of peace, community, and connection. It is a call to lay down our arms and to find last peace.