Sermons from December 2025
The Role, Character, and Reward of Deacons
In 1 Timothy 3:8-13 we see Paul providing the qualifications for deacons in the local church. Deacons are lead servants in the church. They meet tangible needs to free the elders for the ministry of the word and prayer. They also help foster unity in the church. This is a vital office to the church and deacons must exemplify the character of Christ. He is our perfect example of a servant. And He provides a reward for those who serve as deacons.
Born That Man No More May Die
In Hebrews 2:14-15 we see the true aim of the incarnation: Christ came for His people and became truly man so that he could die. In so doing he has set his children free from the fear of death.
God With Us: 3 Christmas Promises
In Isaiah 7:14, the prophet Isaiah declares, “…Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” This prophecy had an initial fulfillment during Isaiah’s day, but ultimately refers to the birth of the Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ. One of our Elders, Joe, looks to unpack 3 promises of Christmas from the Book of Isaiah that are fulfilled in Christ and can be experienced today.
Who Are Biblical Elders: The Elder’s Character
In 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Paul details the character of elder–pastors. He explains what their lives must reflect and what must be absent from them. He then shows how an elder’s own household serves as the proving ground for his character. Finally, Paul reveals the reason behind these qualifications: elders are called to shepherd God’s household.