"sin" Tagged Sermons (Page 4)
Judges 16 – Samson (part 3) – Sin and the Spirit
Up to this point, Samson has gotten away with his sinful lifestyle. In this chapter, it finally catches up with him and he pays a very big price. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle shows the danger of sin, and in particular, how it can impact your intimacy with God. Is that sin worth losing intimacy with God? Sin is appealing, but it will hurt us in the long run. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be…
Judges 13 – Samson (part 1) – The God of the Impossible
Do you have an “impossible” situation in your life? A sin you can’t conquer? A health problem that is beyond your control? A relationship struggle that won’t get better? In this message, Pastor Kyle looks at Judges 13 and shows that nothing is impossible for God. And since nothing is impossible for him, we should not lose hope. God is a God of hope! Sermon Clip The teaching sheet for the message can be downloaded by clicking on the…
Judges 10-12 – A Very Bad Vow
What would lead a person to vow to sacrifice another human to God? In this passage, Pastor Kyle looks at the horrible vow that Jephthah made and shares some of the reasoning behind it. We learn that the surrounding culture can have a powerful influence on us and we need to be careful of we let into our lives. Do you have a Jephthah mindset? Sermon Clip The teaching sheet for the message can be downloaded by clicking on…
Judges 8-9 – Gideon Gone Wrong
In chapters 8 and 9, we see Gideon and his son make some very poor decisions that lead to their spiritual demise. As we look at the passage more closely, we see some warning indicators that led to the problems. Pastor Kyle talks about these indicators and shows the danger they have for us today. We make very poor saviors! Sermon Clip The teaching sheet for the message can be downloaded by clicking on the “save” button. Island Pond…
Judges 6:33 – 7:25 – Give God The Glory
In this amazing story of God using Gideon to conquer the Midianites, we get a glimpse in verse 2 that God does not want us to take his glory for ourselves. It is not that he needs glory, it is that he knows we will not do well putting his glory on ourselves. Pastor Kyle explains why we should make sure to give God the glory in our lives and shows us how we can do it on a daily…
Judges 1:1-2:5 – How To Fail Spiritually – Part 1
The book of Judges shows the downward spiral of the nation of Israel. In the previous book of the Bible, Joshua, the nation showed so much promise. However, by the end of Judges, they were spiritually in shambles. So what happened? What went wrong? In this first chapter, the author of Judges lays a foundation for their spiritual failure. Let’s learn from the Israelites so we can know what NOT to do. Failure comes when you only follow God half-heartedly.…
James 4:1-12 – Who Is Your Friend?
After a short break we continue through our series in James. In this passage, James will talk about two types of friendships: with the world and with God. One will lead to a life of chaos. The other will lead to a life of spiritual fruitfulness. Which one will you choose? The key word is ONE because you can only be friends with one. So if you choose to be friends with the world, you will become an enemy of…
James 1:13-18 – Keeping Faith During Temptation
How can you keep faith during times of temptation? In this sermon, James tells us about the dangers of giving into temptation and why we should pursue God instead. James says that following God is so much better than following temptation. Temptation leads to death, but God is the path of life. The choice is yours: which will you choose? We need to realize that a better life comes from following God than following sin! Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet…
Psalm 1:1-6 – The Path To A Happy Life
We are constantly shown on television and other places that the path to a happy life is success or money. But in Psalm 1, we are given an alternative. In this psalm, we are told that happiness does not come from money, fame, or a well-paying job. Instead, it comes through delighting in God’s Word. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle examines what it means to delight in God’s Word and what the consequences are for not delighting. Christianity is about…
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…
Hebrews 12:12-17 – Set Up Your Journey For Success
If you want to be successful in your spiritual journey, then you must aim to strengthen yourself and straighten your path. SERMON CLIP (The teaching sheet can be downloaded by clicking on the above “save” button)
Hebrews 12:1-3 – Making It To The Finish
If you want to make it to the finish, then you must view the Christian life as a journey, not some kind of sprint. SERMON CLIP (The teaching sheet can be downloaded by clicking on the above “save” button)