The Burden He Carried (Sermon Transcript 9-13-26)
Jesus walked toward Golgotha carrying His cross. But before that day was over, He would carry something infinitely heavier—our sin. The good news of the cross is that Jesus carried what we could not carry. Our sin is Christ’s to carry; our cross is ours to carry. So give Him what only He can carry,…
The Bridegroom Comes with Joy (Sermon Transcript 9-6-26)
“And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people.” — Acts 2:46–47 Joy on Both Sides of the Aisle One of my favorite photos hangs in the hallway of our house between…
They are Watching (Sermon Transcript 8-30-26)
Let the Little Children Come This morning we are going to be looking at Matthew 19:13–15. Would you please stand with me as we read from God’s Word. “Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, ‘Let the little…
Live as If It Is Finished (Sermon Transcript 8-2-26)
“When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished,’ and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” — John 19:30 Last week we looked at the authority of Jesus. The authority of Jesus is not merely something we acknowledge—it is something that has implications for how we live. If Jesus…
When Jesus Speaks (Sermon Transcript 8-16-26)
Mark 1:21–28 This morning we are going to be looking at Mark 1:21–28. Would you please stand with me as we read from God’s Word. 21 And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching. 22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them…
The Truth Worth Trusting (Sermon Transcript 8-9-26)
The Word of the Lord This morning we are going to be looking at Mark 1:1–11. Would you please stand with me as we read from God’s Word? The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face,who…
The Bible as Canon (Sermon Transcript 8-2-26)
2 Peter 1:12–21 Good morning. This morning we are going to be looking at 2 Peter 1:12–21. Would you please stand with me as we read from God’s Word. Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. For in this…
June 28, 2026, Sermon: What is the Bible?
What Is the Bible? Psalm 119:129–136 Scripture Reading This morning we are going to be looking at Psalm 119:129–136. Would you please stand with me as we read from God’s Word? “Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them. The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. I open…
Mercifully Unfair!
“What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him.” First Corinthians 2:9 The plane banked slowly over the Hanford nuclear sight as we set course for the Seattle-Tacoma airport. I had made this trip dozens of times already this year but…
The Deeper Things
“I will give to each of you according to your works. But to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold this teaching, who have not learned what some call the deep things of Satan, to you I say, I do not lay on you any other burden (Rev 2:23-24).” By the time…
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