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3/1/20 Sermon Series: Against Wind and Tide Ron Boomsma Colossians Jer. 1:1-5 Introduction: Today begins a new series in the book of Jeremiah, a "major" prophet whose work is the longest in the Bible. Jeremiah represented the active voice of God to the people. The goal was for God to be the Lord, and for the people to be God's people. God chose Jeremiah as a m...

2/23/20 Sermon Title: The Worshiping Church Lynn Baird Colossians 3:9-17 Proposition Statement: Singing in the corporate worship setting is God-ordained, God-glorifying, and vital to the church's growth, edification, encouragement, and mission together. Introduction: In today's passage, the apostle Paul addresses the reason, the response, and the result ...

2/16/20 Sermon Title: The Grace of Giving Ron Boomsma 2 Corinthians 8:1-15; 9:6-15 Introduction: Many of the 18 million Angelenos live for self-interest and pleasure. Yet God's good news sets us free from self-consumption, puts us right with Him, and places us into a church family that supports and helps us grow. The church is God's plan to redeem and to help ...

The Christian Work Ethic Sunday Message February 9, 2020 Bill Fisher 2 Thessalonians chapter 3:1-15 Proposition statement: "We each need to understand that the Christian work ethic is to "work quietly and to earn your own living." Paul is writing to the Thessalonians to answer the question: What do we do while we wait for the return of the Lord? His answer is: do...

2/2/20 Sermon Series: The Affectionate Gospel Sermon Title: Jesus is Still Coming Ron Boomsma 2 Thessalonians 2:1-15 Proposition Statement: Jesus is still coming back, so stand firm. Introduction: False teaching about the future takes away hope, thus crippling the church. The apostle Paul addresses this challenge in today's passage. He prompts the chur...

Ron Boomsma 2 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Proposition Statement: Judgment Day is good news for every Christian, and it is meant to shape and strengthen our hearts; so we must live today in light of that day. Introduction: In his second letter to the Thessalonians, the apostle Paul brings encouragement to a church experiencing confusion, disillusionment, and discou...

1/19/20 Sermon Series: The Affectionate Gospel Sermon Title: Responding to the Spirit's Work Lynn Baird 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 Proposition Statement: We are dependent on the Holy Spirit; we should always put a high value on His work and influence on our lives; and we should never disregard His active presence among us. Introduction: At the end of his ...

1/12/20 Sermon Series: The Affectionate Gospel Sermon Title: Dressed for the Journey, Part 2 Ron Boomsma 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Proposition Statement: We need the Lord, so we need to pray. Introduction: As a continuation of last week's sermon, today's focus rests on the aspect of God's will for us that involves praying. The suitcase metaphor (being "d...