Continuing in this series on the Gospel of John, Pastor Chuck’s sermon on October 10, 2020 was titled “All This for a Purpose” and was based on John 9.
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Yearning for Him
There are several things he does that are very entertaining as I go about my pastor-y business. Probably my favorite is putting his two front paws on the chair of my arm and staring at me because he’s desperate to climb up in my lap. It’s all he needs in his life. Once he has that moment of snuggling and ear-scratching, he seems to think, he can get on with his life of doing dog things. Sniffing, napping, etc, etc.
It’s a simple example, really. He loves me so much. He understands on some basic instinctual level that the food, love, play, comfort he has comes from my wife and I. Plus, I take him on the long walks each evening that he desperately loves. Sometimes I think he “gets it” more than I do.
Near the end of the 22nd chapter of Matthew, someone famously asked Jesus about which commandment was the greatest. Do you remember what he said? He told him, “love the Lord Your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.”1
Folks, this is so very important! I often find myself so worried and upset that many or even most of our churches have become little more than Jesus-liking social clubs. Churches are slipping away from the truth and becoming like the world because there is no root to them. They like Jesus enough to come and “do” church as long as football isn’t on.
But church isn’t what’ we do. It is who we are. Jesus cannot be a once-a-week deal. It needs to be an ongoing desperation for Him. Every day. Every hour. Every breath.
I must ask: have we lost our passion for Jesus? In the midst of all this wealth and comfort have we forgotten that every scrap of food that crosses our lips is a gift? Are we failing in our devotion?
Piper has it right. Let us yearn to walk with Him. Let us find our desperation to spend each moment loving Him. It is the greatest commandment. It is, in fact, the very meaning and purpose of our lives.
-Pastor Chuck
- Matthew 22:36-40
Sabbath Worship – May 2, 2020
You can find the video on on Youtube by following this link.
Abraham (and other idols) — April 18, 2020
The message by Pastor Chuck on Sabbath, April 18, 2020 (given from their home during the coronavirus pandemic) was on Abraham and other idols we may have today.
Enjoy!
The Cross and the Veil — April 11 & 12, 2020
Pastor Chuck shared with us two messages of hope on Good Friday and Resurrection Sabbath. You can access the worship and message here:
Jesus’ Mission and Our Mission
Our guest speaker on Sabbath, August, 17, 2019 was Pastor David Fox visiting from Colorado Springs, CO. His sermon was titled “Jesus’ Mission and Our Mission” based on the scripture passage in Philippians 2:1-11.
YOU CAN WATCH A VIDEO OF THE SERMON HERE.
Spiritual Discernment
Thanks for viewing this sermon recorded from the August 10, 2019 Worship Service. Pastor Robert’s sermon titled “Spiritual Discernment” was based on I John 4:1-6.
Blessed Assurance
We are glad you’re looking at our recorded sermons! Here is Pastor Robert’s sermon recorded during the August 3, 2019 Sabbath Morning Worship Service. It is titled “Blessed Assurance” and continues Pastor Robert’s sermon series from I John 3:19-24.
What Does It Look Like?
Welcome to our recorded sermons on our church website! Here is Pastor Robert’s sermon recorded during the July 27th, 2019 worship service based on I John 3:11-18. It is titled “What Does It Look Like?” We pray this will be encouraging & strengthening for you!
The Believer & Sin
The sermon by Pastor Robert Van Horn on July 20, 2019 was titled “The Believer & Sin” based on I John 2:4-10.
YOU CAN WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE SERMON HERE.
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