Sermons

Week after week, Pastor Mark Adams brings his special touch to the sermons we hear. We are providing these messages here on our website as an extension of our ministry. You are welcome to use these messages without charge. Please do not sell or reproduce them without permission.

Joy

Series: Preacher: Date: October 27, 2013 Scripture Reference: Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 14:17

Galatians 5:22-23a, ESV  The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, and faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. We are in the middle of our series on the Fruits of the Spirit.  So far we have covered Faithfulness, Goodness, Peace, and Love.  Today we are studying Joy. Think about joy for a moment….Have […]

Love

Series: Preacher: Date: October 20, 2013 Scripture Reference: Colossians 3:14

This past month we have been covering the Fruit of the Spirit, a study which our pastor, Mark Adams, began just before his sabbatical.  Today we cover love.  Turn with me in your Bibles to Galatians 5:22-25.  In the verses immediately preceding this passage, the Apostle Paul gives us a list of the acts of […]

Peace

Series: Preacher: Date: October 13, 2013 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:18

The Fruit of the Spirit: PEACE This morning, we continue in our series on the Fruit of the Spirit, called PEACE. Our focus text for today is Romans 12:18, 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Let’s spend some time unpacking peace and how to […]

Faith

Series: Preacher: Date: September 29, 2013 Scripture Reference: Galatians 5:16-25

16 – So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 – For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever […]

Psalm 55 – Deliver Us From Our Fears

Series: Preacher: Date: September 22, 2013 Scripture Reference: Psalm 55

  1 – Listen to my prayer, O God, do not ignore my plea; 2 – hear me and answer me. My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught 3 – because of what my enemy is saying, because of the threats of the wicked; for they bring down suffering on me and assail me […]

Gratitude is More Than an Attitude

Series: Preacher: Date: September 15, 2013 Scripture Reference: Psalm 136

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching my son and his wife parent our first grandchild and I think all you grandparents out there know what I’m talking about. You know there is a special pleasure to be had in being a spectator in the wings, looking on as your children go through the same parental challenges […]

Vision Sunday 2013 – Part 2 – Mid-Course Corrections

Series: Preacher: Date: September 8, 2013 Scripture Reference: Psalm 143:7-8, 10; Psalm 32:8

As you know, we’ve set aside several weeks this summer to study the Psalms and this morning I want us to begin our look at next year’s VISION by reading a couple excerpts from that ancient songbook. First look with me at the 143rd Psalm—a Psalm where King David asks God for guidance. I’ll be […]

Contentment, When Your Soul is at Rest

Series: Preacher: Date: September 1, 2013 Scripture Reference: Psalm 162

1 – Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from Him. 2 – Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken. 3 – How long will you assault me? Would all of you throw me down—this leaning wall, this tottering fence? 4 – […]

Abandonment, When You Feel God-Forsaken

Series: Preacher: Date: August 25, 2013 Scripture Reference: Psalm 22

Introduction Today we are in Psalm 22 as we continue in our series, “Summer in the Psalm.”   Let me encourage you to read the entire chapter for yourself this week.  But this morning I want us to draw out parts of the text to see how we can connect with David’s struggles and fears. […]

Depression, When Darkness is Your Closest Friend

Series: Preacher: Date: August 18, 2013 Scripture Reference: Psalm 88:1-18

Introduction From my middle school days, I remember a few classes that were not particularly kind to me, especially to my report card.  One of those was geography, which was such a struggle that I still do not know where I am.  Another one was seventh grade English.  Miss Howard was a pretty no-nonsense kind […]

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