Psalm 23:4 – I Will Fear No Evil
Psalm 23 is perhaps one of the most well known chapters in all of the Bible. In the second sermon of our Peace Within series, Pastor Kyle explains what David meant when he said he did not need to fear evil. There is a lot we can take away from what David said! “My challenge to you is not to become less fearful. My challenge to you is to stay close to the shepherd who can give you peace in…
Matthew 11:28-30 – Finding Spiritual Peace
We live in a busy, anxious world. And with all the craziness around us, how do we have peace? In the first of a three week series, Pastor Kyle preaches from Matthew 11:28-30 and talks about how we can find spiritual peace. “Jesus calls us to ‘Come to him!’ Not religion, not good works, not even church. First and foremost, we must first come to him! Only then will our lives be changed and only then will we find true…
Ruth 4:1-22 – Kinsman Redeemer
It’s the “moment of truth.” Boaz goes off in search of the other kinsman redeemer to find out if he will redeemer Ruth. In this last chapter of Ruth, we learn more about what a kinsman redeemer does it is a picture of what Jesus Christ has done for us. We will also see that, just how Boaz and Naomi were encouraged and held accountable by their community, we should be as well. “Boaz gives us a picture of what…
Ruth 3:1-18 – A Strange Proposal
In Ruth 3, Naomi and Ruth are running out of time. The harvest is just about over and Boaz will be returning home. He obviously is not making a move, so Naomi comes up with a plan of her own to get Ruth and Boaz married. It turns out to not be the greatest advice, but it works because Ruth and Boaz have a great amount of integrity. There is a lot we can learn from the two of them…
Ruth 2:1-23 – Coincidence, Testimony, Kindness
In Ruth 2, Pastor Kyle shares the story of what Ruth and Naomi do once they arrive back in Bethlehem. Desperate to survive, Ruth goes out and picks up grains along with the other poor. Little does she know that God is at work behind the scenes and he is about to lead someone to her that will show her extraordinary kindness. “Just as Boaz was kind to Ruth, and Christ was kind to us, we are called to be…
Ruth 1:1-22 – When Tragedy Strikes
In this first sermon through the book of Ruth, Pastor Kyle explores how tragedy hits Naomi’s family in chapter 1. Some of the family responds to the tragedy poorly, while one responds well. Let’s learn from both sides and be better prepared when tragedy hits our own lives. “Naomi’s husband made decisions that brought tragedy on the entire family. May we also remember that our decisions impact our lives and the lives of those we love .” Sermon Clip (The…
Matthew 13:47-50 – What Is Hell Like?
No one likes to talk about hell, but it is a real place with real dangers. Therefore, we must talk about it and understand the dangers of it. And when we do, we will gain a better understand of the impact that salvation can have on those who turn to Jesus Christ. In today’s sermon, Pastor Kyle preaches from Matthew 13:47-50 on the dangers of hell. “There are two groups, and one of them is going to hell.” Sermon Clip…
Resource: A Statement Regarding Abortion and the Reproductive Health Act
On the 46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the New York Legislation passed a bill that essentially legalizes abortion up until the time of birth. In this brief statement, Pastor Kyle addresses how Christians should respond to this bill, and abortion in general. (Note: This is not a sermon)
Revelation 21:1-8 – What Is Heaven Like?
There is a lot of “fake news” out there about heaven. It is in a cloud. It will be boring. In this message, pastor Kyle preaches from Revelation 21:1-8 to give some real information about what heaven will be like. Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet can be downloaded by clicking on the above “save” button)
Luke 23:39-43 – What Happens After Death?
We often don’t like to think about death. For many, it seems scary. Why is that? Pastor Kyle suggests that the reason it seems scary is because we do not have a proper understanding of it. In this sermon from Luke 23:39-43, Pastor Kyle explains what will happen in the moments after death and what that means for us today. One day we will all stand for God to be judged. And the Bible says we have all sinned and fallen…
Resource: A Useful Tool To Memorize Scripture
This is a special resource to show people about a useful smartphone app that can help people memorize Scripture. Remember Me is available on the iPhone or Android platforms. (Note: This is not a sermon.)
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – Our Hope Is In Heaven
Christians talk about heaven all the time, but how does the future idea of heaven benefit us who are still alive? What good is heaven for the busy mom or dad, a retired person, or a student? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and shows us that heaven can give us hope on this earth, even in the present. The reality is that life does not always go our way. Bad things happen. People die. And…