Sermons By Date - February 2013

Persistence, Justice and Faith

05/12/2013

The challenges of life are many and are often not easily or quickly resolved.  We pray and ask God to work in particular situations and yet it seems he responds more slowly than we desire and we even wonder if he will ever respond.  When faced with this challenge, remember Jesus’ parable which encourages each of us to always pray and never give up.  God hears and God acts!

That’s Not Fair!

05/05/2013

The central player in this parable is the owner of the vineyard.  In this surprising and dramatic story, Jesus puts the owner’s (God’s) justice and generosity on display.

Treasure Hunting

04/28/2013

These three stories were the first recorded parables spoken directly to the disciples. Jesus called his closest followers aside and told them these short stories about the kingdom of God. He compared the kingdom to treasures that were familiar to them- buried coins, pearls, and a ‘can’t miss’ business plan. There is surprise and discovery; intense desire and unfettered pursuit.

When Life Has You on the Ropes

04/21/2013

Dale Hummel is our speaker this weekend. Dale is the elders' recommendation to the congregation for senior pastor of Wooddale Church. Having served as a senior pastor for over 30 years, Dale has committed his life to reaching people with the Good News of Jesus Christ and seeing lives transformed.

Living Strong among the Weeds

04/14/2013

As followers of Christ, we look forward to the day when we’ll be reunited with him forever. In the meantime, we are called to grow where we are planted. In his explanation of the parable of the weeds, Jesus helps those who follow him to understand that evil and those who do evil acts will be with us until his kingdom comes. How do we respond to the evil around us while pursuing holiness?

Would You Like to Change the World?

04/07/2013

Every Christian has the privilege of introducing others to Jesus and the grace, love and forgiveness that can be found only in him.  There are many obstacles people face as they hear about Jesus, and yet God will work in the lives of many by drawing them to his love.  

Easter’s Peace

03/31/2013

We live in a world where peace is so elusive.  We live in relationships where peace is also often elusive.  And, sometimes we wonder if we can even enjoy peace with God.  The finished work of Jesus, crucified, buried and resurrected to new, eternal life gives us the opportunity to live in peace, with God and with others.  Receive his grace and forgiveness, receive his Holy Spirit and celebrate

Disowned

03/24/2013

Peter loved Jesus and at times was a tremendous example to others of how to trust and serve Jesus.  As he began to see the tragedy of Good Friday unfold he proclaimed his faithfulness and loyalty to Jesus only to be humbled by Jesus’ prediction that Peter would soon disown him.  Jesus was correct, Peter failed and everyone scattered.  We each are given multiple opportunities to be faithful, or

The Only Way to Live

03/17/2013

We have only one chance at life, therefore it is important to understand how we, as believers, should live. In Ecclesiastes we find that we cannot live in the past nor can we live in the future. There is only one time in which we can live- the present. It is the only way to live.

God Talk

02/03/2013

“Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name…”

What is prayer? Why do we pray? Does prayer really change anything? We ask many questions about prayer, yet it seems to be hardwired into our beings. Everyone prays. Rarely do we meet someone who does not pray regularly, so we must ponder the questions about prayer. What is it? Why do we do it?