This Sunday, Pastor David helped us investigate a challenging portion of scripture from Luke 20:27-40, the teaching of Jesus about whether or not there will be marriage in heaven. But there is more to this story than meets the eye! What does it have to do with our situation today? Click the link below to hear this sermon.
Extreme Worship
The situation in Isaiah’s time was very tense. Assyria was knocking on Jerusalem’s door – and God spared his people. But was this time to relax? And what does this have to do with the story of Zacchaeus? Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s sermon on Isaiah 1:10-20.
God’s Intent for the Church: Raised to New Life in Christ
Our weekly study of Ephesians continues with the first ten verses of chapter 2. Some powerful ideas are contained in this passage, specifically about the idea of being raised to new life in Christ. What does this have to say about who we are as the church? Click the link below to listen to Pastor David’s message!
Upside-Down Religion
In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. The moral of the story is clear, but the challenge remains: how do we go about our religious lives? The way of Jesus is upside down, compared to how the world works. Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s sermon on this topic.
God’s Intent for the Church: The Body of the Powerful Christ
The second installment in our study of Ephesians took place last night. Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s message on Ephesians 1:15-23, which describes just how powerful our Lord is.
Pray Constantly
In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus tells his disciples a parable with a specific purpose: to encourage them to pray always and never to give up. They lived in a difficult time, so their prayers would have been very large indeed! Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s interpretation of this parable for today’s world.
God’s Intent for the Church: To the Praise of His Glory
We have just begun having Sunday evening services at Mt. Haley. If you missed the first one, we’ll have one again next Sunday at 6pm! Throughout these services, Pastor David will be leading us through a study of Ephesians. The theme for this study is “God’s Intent for the Church” – looking at what Ephesians can teach us about healthy church life. This Sunday’s passage was Ephesians 1:1-14. Click the link below to hear what this passage says about being “to the praise of his glory.”
A Myth of Church Growth
On Sunday morning, October 10, Pastor David preached from Luke 17:11-19, the story of Jesus healing ten lepers. What does this story have to do with (a) last week’s installation service, (b) Pastor David’s subsequent cold, and (c) church growth issues? Click the link below to hear this message.
It’s Not About Me
In Luke 17:5-10, the apostles ask Jesus for more faith. He responds by challenging them to consider themselves unworthy (or unnecessary) servants. What does this have to do with church life today (and Forrest Gump)? Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s sermon on this passage.
World Falling Apart? Buy a Field.
In Jeremiah 32:1-15, the prophet Jeremiah gives an answer to the ultimate question: why is there evil in the world? But his answer is a little strange; he explains how the Lord told him to buy a field. Click the link below to hear Pastor David explain the situation and apply this passage to today’s world.