"Adoption" Tagged Sermons
Matthew 1:16 – Joseph: An Adoption Story
The entire genealogy goes down to Jesus’ father Joseph. But if you know the story of Jesus, Joseph is not the biological father. So why is there a genealogy of someone who is not the biological father of Jesus? The answer is: adoption. Pastor Kyle shows how the story of Joseph being the father of Jesus is an adoption story. Even more, the good news of Jesus (known as the “Gospel”) is also an adoption story because when we put…
Romans 8:14-17 – In Christ I Am Adopted Into His Family
In this next section of Romans 8, Paul talks about how those who are in Christ are adopted into his spiritual family. We all love to listen to a good adoption story, but in this passage Paul says that WE are part of an adoption story from God. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what that means for us and how we should live out this idea. If you have been saved by Jesus, then you are part of an…
James 1:26 – 2:13 – Marks of a Gospel-Saturated Life
What does a person look like who has been saturated with the gospel? While no one will be perfect on this side of life, a person who has understood and accepted the gospel message and then let it saturate his/her life will have certain marks in his/her life. In this passage, Pastor Kyle addresses what these are and why they are so important. A gospel-saturated person cares for those in need! Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet can be downloaded by…
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)
James 1:27 – What Does The Bible Say About Orphan Care
NOTE: There are some audio problems with the video, we apologize for the issue. What if we all stood up and decided, ‘We will not be silent on this matter!’ I wonder what kind of impact we could make then.