Sermons from May 2020
The Gift at Pentecost
Sunday morning sermon for May 31, 2020. On this Pentecost Sunday, Brother Mark brings us a message about the spiritual gifts that God gives to His children as detailed in 1 Corinthians 12:3-13. The purpose of the gifts are for the common good to build-up the church. Discover your spiritual gift(s) and use them to serve God and His people!
The High Priest's Prayer for His People
Sunday morning sermon for May 24, 2020. Jesus is our High Priest and His prayer recorded in John 17:1-11 states His desires for Himself and for His disciples. In this sermon Brother Mark explains that Jesus and God are one and Jesus desires that He and the Father be glorified. Jesus also desires that His disciples be preserved and sanctified. He wants His disciples be unified in their desire to serve and glorify Him. Are our desires aligned with His?
Suffering for God's Glory
Sunday morning sermon for May 17, 2020. How do we respond to suffering and persecution as Christians. In this sermon, Brother Mark explores 1 Peter 3:13-18 and explains the direction given by the apostle Paul for handling suffering, persecution and conflict that we face as Christians. Encourage one another, be bold and focus on Christ, be prepared to give a response to those who question the hope that is in you, and answer others with gentleness and respect while keeping…
For the Love of God
Sunday morning sermon for May 10, 2020. Happy Mother’s Day! In this sermon, Brother Mark answers the questions: How do we show our love to God? What is the result of showing our love to God? From 1 John 5:1-5 we learn that belief in Christ is to be born of God. We show our love to God by believing that Jesus is the Christ and putting our faith in Him. We also show our love to God by obeying…
The Door and the Good Shepherd
Sunday morning sermon for May 3, 2020. Jesus said, “I am the door” and “I am the good shepherd.” In this sermon, Brother Mark explains what these two statements mean for us. Jesus is the door to heaven; there is no other way. Jesus is the good shepherd that protects and leads His flock. As the good shepherd, Jesus laid down His life to free us from our sins. Make Jesus your good shepherd. Accept His gift of salvation and…