Sermons


At War With Each Other

James 4:1-10

March 28/2021



Burning Down the House

James 3:1-12

March 14/2021





Three Types of Faith:

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

James 2:14-26

03/07/2021


Prepare Your Soil

James 1:19-21

02/07/2021

Prayer & Praise

“Be Unto Your Name”

Scripture Reading: James 1:19-21

“Let It Be Said of Us”

Message: Prepare Your Soil

#459: “We Remember You”

Communion

Benediction

#234: “Now Unto Him”


The Answer for Being in a Bad Place

James 1:5-8

01/17/2021

Welcome

Prayer & Praise

#11 “Come Thou Font”

#12 “Praise Him! Praise Him!”

Scripture Reading: James 1:5-8

Message: The Answer for Being in a Bad Place

“In Christ Alone”


A New You in a New Year

John 3:1-8

12/27/2020

Welcome

Prayer & Praise

#270 “Joy to the World”

Missionary Moment

#273 “Good Christian Men Rejoice”

Scripture Reading: John 3:1-8

Message: A New You in a New Year

“You Must Be Born Again”

Benediction


Blood in Bethlehem

Matthew 2:1-18

12/13/2020

Third Sunday of Advent

Welcome

Prayer & Praise

Lighting of the Joy Candle

Solo

#269 “How Great is our Joy!”

#259 “Angels from the Realms of Glory”

Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12

#240 “Of the Father’s Love Begotten”

Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:13-18

#291 “O Sing a Song of Bethlehem”

Message “Blood in Bethlehem”

#244 “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”

Benediction


Be Like the Good Shepherd

John 10:1-15

11/29/2020

First Sunday of Advent

Welcome

Prayer & Praise

Lighting of the Hope Candle

“Precious Promise”

#294 “Come, Thou Long Expected Savior”

#694 “The Lord is My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want”

Scripture Reading: John 10:1-15

Message: “Be Like the Good Shepherd”

#685 “Footsteps of Jesus”

Benediction






The Opening of a Blind Man’s Eyes

John: 9:1-12, 35-38

11/15/2020

Welcome

Prayer & Praise

“Open the Eyes of My Heart”

#563 “Open My Eyes That I May See”

“The Light of the World is Jesus”

Scripture Reading: John 9:1-12, 35-38

Message: “The Opening of a Blind Man’s Eyes”

#562 “Be Thou My Vision”

Benediction


Spreading Power Through Persecution

Acts 7:55-8:1-8

11/01/2020

Welcome

Prayer & Praise

“Shout to the North”

#435 “God of Grace and God of Glory”

Scripture Reading: Acts 7:55-8:1-8

Message: “Spreading Power Through Persecution”

“By Faith”

The Lord’s Supper

Bread

#130 “His Glorious Name”

Cup

#734 “Be Strong in the Lord”

Benediction


Prayer on Behalf of People

1Timothy 1:18-2:7

10/18/2020

Welcome

Prayer & Praise

#516 “Redeemed”

#630 “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

#644 “The Greatest Thing”

Scripture Reading: 1Timothy 1:18-2:7

Message: “Prayer on Behalf of People”

#805 “If My People’s Hearts are Humbled”

Benediction


Live it…Don’t Just Talk it!

James 1:22-27

09/27/2020

Welcome

Introduction of the Leko Family

Prayer & Praise

“God is Good all the Time”

“With all of My Heart”

“Take My Life (Holiness, Holiness)”

Scripture Reading - James 1:22-27

Message: “Live it….Don’t Just Talk it”

“One Pure and Holy Passion”


The Laborer

Matthew 11:28-30

09/06/2020

Greetings & Announcements

Communion

#308 “There is a Redeemer”

#306 “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed?”

Scripture Reading - John 4:31-38

Prayer & Praise

#36 “He Is Exalted

#618 “In His Presence

Scripture Reading - Matthew 11:28-30

“He Giveth More Grace

Message - “The Laborer”

#338 “Wonderful Grace of Jesus”


When You Want to Quit

Psalm 73

08/23/2020

Greetings & Announcements

Prayer & Praise

Scripture Reading - Psalm 73:1

“Purify My Heart”

#169 “Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart”

Scripture Reading - Psalm 73:2-14

#718 “Day by Day”

Scripture Reading - Psalm 73:15-22

“In the Secret”

Scripture Reading - Psalm 73:23-28

#682 “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah”

Message

#769 “O That Will Be Glory for Me”

Benediction


Life as it is Meant to be Lived

Psalm 2:1-12

07/19/2020

Greetings & Announcements

Morning Prayer

Responsive Scripture Reading

#400 “Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken”

#184 “Thy Word”

#375 “Jesus Shall Reign”

#376 “Great is the Lord Almighty!”

Scripture Reading - Psalm 2:1-12

Message

#406 “Wonderful Words of Life”

#244 “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”

Benediction


Coming Over to God’s Side

Joshua 2:1-21

07/12/2020


Rejoicing in Persecution

Matthew 5:10-12

06/28/2020

Greetings & Announcements

Morning Prayer

“Trading My Sorrows”

#777 “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks”

#710 “Jesus, Lover of My Soul”

Scripture Reading - Matthew 5:10-12

Message

#151 “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”

#728 “Am I a Soldier of the Cross”

Benediction


The Rock and the Water

John 7:25-44

06/14/2020

Greetings & Announcements

Morning Prayer

“That’s Why We Praise Him”

#738 “The Wonder of it All”

“10,000 Reasons”

Scripture Reading - John 7:25-44

Message

#480 “Only Trust Him”

#518 “Satisfied”

Benediction


Pursue True Happiness

05/31/2020

Prelude

Greeting, Announcements & Morning Prayer

“Come Thou Almighty King”

“Let’s Just Praise the Lord”

“How Great Thou Art”

Message

“Be Thou My Vision”

Benediction

Announcements




Food Indeed and Drink Indeed

John 6:51-59

05/17/2020

Prelude

Greetings & Announcements

Morning Prayer

#309 “I Will Sing of My Redeemer”

#330 “Are You Washed in the Blood”

#413 “Break Thou the Bread of Life”

Scripture Reading: John 6:51-59

Message

#318 “I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary”

Benediction


The Miracle of Adequacy

John 6:1-15

05/03/2020

Prelude

Greetings & Morning Prayer

#21 “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”

#9 “Glorify Thy Name”

#10 “Majesty”

Scripture Reading: John 6:1-15

Message

#149 “Great is Thy Faithfulness”

Benediction


Jesus is LIFE

John 5:16-30

04/19/2020


Easter Celebration Service

The Triumph of the Resurrection

04/12/2020

Prelude: “Hear the Bells Ringing”

Greetings and Morning Prayer

“Arise, Shine”

Reading: Mary Magdalene’s Story

Hymns: #367 “Christ the Lord Has Risen Today”

#369 “He Rose Triumphantly”

#368 “He Lives”

Scripture Readings: Luke 24:1-11

John 16:17-28, 33

Acts 1:1-3, 11

Sermon

Hymn #358 “Because He Lives”

Benediction



A Day of Applause

Luke 19:28-44

04/05/2020


A Lesson in Faith

John 4:43-54

3/22/2020


Acceptable Worship

John 4:19-29

03/08/2020


The Heroism of Humility

John 3:22-36

02/23/2020


The Trouble With Religion

John 3:1-16

02/09/2020


The Cleansing of the Temple

John 2:13-17

01/26/2020


When the Wine Runs Out Part 1

John 2:1-11

01/12/2020


An Angelic Perspective

1 Timothy 3:16

01/05/2020


The Genealogy of Jesus Christ

Matthew 1:1-17

12/15/2019


The Remaking of Simon

John 1:40-42; 6:67-71; 18:10-11

11/17/2019


Unselfish Courage

John 1:35-41; 6:8-9; 12:20-23

11/10/2019


The Greatness of John the Baptist

John 1:6,7,15,19-34

10/27/2019


Substitutionary Atonement

09/08/2019


Wisdom and Fools

James 3:13-18

March 21/2021


Playing Favorites God’s Way

James 2:1-13

02/28/2021


Humble Pride

James 1:9-12

01/24/2021

Scripture Reading: James 1:9-12

Message: Humble Pride

“By Faith”

Benediction


Attending Church

Hebrews 10:24, 25

01/03/2021

Prayer & Praise

“Hear Our Praises”

Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:24, 25

#399 “We Are God’s People”

Message: Attending Church

Communion


The Christmas Story According to John

John 1:1-18

12/20/2020

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Welcome

Prayer & Praise

Lighting of Advent Candles

“Sweet Little Jesus Boy”

Scripture Reading: John 1:1-9

#241 “Arise Shine”

#271 “Joyful, Joyful We Adore You”

Scripture Reading: John 1:10-14

#249 “O Come All Ye Faithful”

#247 “Let’s Worship and Adore Him”

Scripture Reading: John 1:15-18

Passing the Baton

Poem

Message “The Christmas Story According to John”

“Shine on Us”


Prediction of Christ’s Birth

Matthew 2:1-8, John 7:40-44

12/06/2020

Second Sunday of Advent

Welcome

Prayer & Praise

Lighting of the Faith Candle

“The Birthday of a King”

#250 “O Little Town of Bethlehem”

Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-8, John 7:40-44

#277 “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”

Message: “Prediction of Christ’s Birth”

The Lord’s Supper

Bread

“Wounded for Me”

Cup

#287 “A Communion Hymn for Christmas”

Benediction


Cultivating Gratitude

Psalm 8:1-9

11/22/2020

Welcome

Prayer & Praise

Scripture Reading: Psalm 8:1-9

#797 “Come Ye Thankful People Come”

#170 “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart”

#121 “How Majestic is Your Name”

#10 “Majesty”

Message: “Cultivating Gratitude”

“10,000 Reasons”

Benediction


The Tremendous Claim

John 8:31-59

11/08/2020

Welcome

Prayer & Praise

Scripture Reading: John 8:31-41

#23 “The God of Abraham Praise”

#314 “What Wondrous Love is This”

Scripture Reading: John 8:42-47

“You Are Holy (Prince of Peace)

Scripture Reading: John 8:48-59

Message: “The Tremendous Claim”

#568 “May the Mind of Christ, My Savior”

Benediction


Proper Motivation for Elders

1Peter 5:1-7

10/25/2020

Welcome

Prayer & Praise

“Come, Now Is the Time to Worship

#401 “The Church’s One Foundation”

“Firm Foundation”

#622 “Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord”

#321 “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”

Scripture Reading: 1Peter 5:1-7

Message: “Proper Motivation for Elders”

#688 “Savior Like Shepard Lead Us”

“One Pure & Holy Passion”




Blessed are the Pure in Heart

Matthew 5:1-8, Daniel 6:1-5

10/04/2020

Welcome

Prayer & Praise

#169 “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”

#333 “O the Blood of Jesus”

“White as Snow”

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-8, Daniel 6:1-5

Message: “Blessed are the Pure in Heart”

Communion

“Why Should He Love Me So?”


Forget My Sins, Remember Me

Psalm 25

09/13/2020

Welcome

Prayer & Praise

“Rise up and Praise Him”

#104 “O Worship the King”

#690 “He Leadeth Me”

Scripture Reading - Psalm 25

“Show Me Your Ways”

Message - “Forget My Sins, Remember Me”

#92 “O How I Love Jesus”


The Wonderful Things in God’s Word

Psalm 119:1-18, 129-130

08/30/2020

Greetings & Announcements

Prayer & Praise

#143 “This is My Father’s World”

Scripture Reading - Psalm 119:1-3

“With all of My Heart”

Scripture Reading - Psalm 119:4-8

#738 “The Wonder of it All”

Scripture Reading - Psalm 119:9-18

#633 “Open Our Eyes, Lord”

“Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord”

Scripture Reading - Psalm 119:129-130

Message-The Wonderful Things in God’s Word

#363 “Open My Eyes That I May See”

#445 “People Need the Lord”


Our Rich Spiritual Heritage

Psalm 33:12-22

07/26/2020


Truth and Freedom

John 8:31-32

07/05/2020

Greetings & Announcements

Morning Prayer


#809 “I Will Sing of My Redeemer”

#804 “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”

#807 “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”

Scripture Reading - John 8:31-32

Message

#805 “If My People’s Hearts Are Humbled”

#602 “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”

Benediction


The Father’s Role

Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Joshua 1:1-9; 24:14-15

06/21/2020

Greetings & Announcements

Morning Prayer

#788 “Now Thank We All Our God” Story & Song

“Rise Up O Church of God”

“Shout to the North & the South”

Scripture Reading - Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Joshua 1:1-9; 24:14-15

Message

“I am a Man”

#597 “Take My Life and Let it Be”

Benediction


You Do Not Want to Leave Too, Do You?

John 7:25-44

06/07/2020

Greetings & Announcements

Morning Prayer

#32 “Be Exalted”

#581 "‘Tis so Sweet”

#329 “There is Power”

Scripture Reading - Greetings & Announcements

Morning Prayer

“That’s Why We Praise Him”

#738 “The Wonder of it All”

“10,000 Reasons”

Scripture Reading - John 7:25-44

Message

#480 “Only Trust Him”

#518 “Satisfied”

Benediction

Message

#336 “There is a Fountain”

Communion

Benediction


A Time to Remember

Revelation 2:1-7

05/24/2020

Prelude

Greetings, Announcements & Morning Prayer

#214 “He Has Made Me Glad”

#799 “America the Beautiful”

#807 “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”

Scripture Reading: Revelation 2:1-7

“When I Remember”

Message

#730 “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus”

#731 '“Onward Christian Soldiers”

Benediction

Taps


Where is Mother

Judges 4:1-9. 5:28-31

05/10/2020

Prelude

Greetings & Morning Prayer

#672 “What a Mighty God We Serve”

#663 “I Will Offer My Life”

#660 “I Will Serve Thee”

#678 “We Are an Offering”

Scripture Reading: Judges 4:1-9, 5:28-31 (Mandarin & English)

Solo/Mothers’ Day Tribute

Message

“One Pure and Holy Passion”

Benediction


Witnesses to Christ’s Deity

John 5: 16-18, 31-47

04/26/2020


Prelude: “Now is the Time to Worship”

Greetings and Morning Prayer

“How Deep the Father’s Love For Us”

#56 “To God Be the Glory”

#308 “There is a Redeemer”

Scripture Reading: John 5:16-18, 31-47

Message

#293 “Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness”

“In Christ Alone”

Benediction


Do You Want To

John 5:1-18

03/29/2020

How to Avoid Work Fatigue

John 4:24-42

03/15/2020


The Woman of the Shattered Romances

John 4:1-18

03/01/2020


God’s Love Letter to Us

John 3:16-21

02/16/2020


The Temple of the Body

John 2:18-24

02/02/2020


When The Wine Runs Out Part 2

John 2:1-11; Romans 12:1-2

01/19/2020


The Little Things in the Christmas Story

Luke 2:8-20

12/22/2019


His Name-Wonderful

Isiah 9:6-7

12/08/2019


Giving Thanks for God’s Enduring Love

Psalm 118

11/24/2019


The Magnetism of the Cross

John 3:14-15; 12:31-33, Matthew 6:1; 2:14-15

11/03/2019


God is Interested in People

10/06/2019