Sermons
Sermon – November 17, 2019
Speaker: D.J. Reed
Sermon Text: Isaiah 5:1-7; 11:1-5 (Focus on 5:1-7)
Sermon Title: “Control”
Sermon Series: “American Idols”
Sermon Question: How does control pull me further away from God?
Sermon Synopsis: God has plans for our lives and expects us to behave in a way that honors him. We, however, must give God control of our lives and allow God to direct us.
Sermon – November 10, 2019
Speaker: D.J. Reed
Sermon Text: 1 Kings 19:1-18
Sermon Title: “Hard Work”
Sermon Series: “American Idols”
Sermon Question: How can I be lured into self-idolatry?
Sermon Synopsis: Sometimes the best intentions, and the most ambitious goals can lead us to thinking that it all depends on us. God, however, wants us to see our place in God’s plan and trust in God’s strength and ability.
Sermon – November 3, 2019
Speaker: D.J. Reed
Sermon Text: 1 Kings 18:20-39
Sermon Title: “Trending”
Sermon Series: “American Idols”
Sermon Question: How can the idol of popular opinion pull me away from God?
Sermon Synopsis: The people of Israel were drawn away from God by a “trending” idol who attracted them by experience and practical promises. God, however, did not provide an experience, but rather a terrifying demonstration of power.
Sermon – October 27, 2019
Speaker: D.J. Reed
Sermon Text: 1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29
Sermon Title: “Wisdom” or “Listening”
Sermon Series: “Making Space for Faith”
Sermon Question: How can I hear from God?
Sermon Synopsis: Rehoboam refused to listen and therefore plunged his country into chaos.
Sermon – October 20, 2019
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Speaker: D.J. Reed
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 5:1-5; 6:1-5
Sermon Title: “Worship: The Spiritual Space-maker”
Sermon Series: “Making Space for Faith”
Sermon Question: What can help me connect with God?
Sermon Synopsis: David centered his life and his behavior on worshipping God
Sermon – October 13, 2019
Speaker: D.J. Reed
Sermon Text: Ruth 1:1-17
Sermon Title: “Priorities”
Sermon Series: “Making Space for Faith”
Sermon Question: How can I find time to connect with God?
Sermon Synopsis: Ruth was able to access her values and priorities in the face of a difficult decision.
Sermon – October 6, 2019
Speaker: D.J. Reed
Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 5:1-21
Sermon Title: “While I am Making Plans”
Sermon Series: “Making Space for Faith”
Sermon Question: How can I find time to connect with God?
Sermon Synopsis: The people of Israel met God when they were reminded of their priorities through The Ten Commandments
Sermon – September 29, 2019
Speaker: D.J. Reed
Sermon Text: Exodus 1:8-14; 3:1-15
Sermon Title: “At Work”
Sermon Series: “Making Space for Faith”
Sermon Question: How can I find time to connect with God?
Sermon Synopsis: Moses met God when he was tending to his flock in the wilderness.
Sermon – September 22, 2019
Speaker: D.J. Reed
Sermon Text: Genesis 32:22-30
Sermon Title: “By Myself”
Sermon Series: “Making Space for Faith”
Sermon Question: How can I find time to connect with God?
Sermon Synopsis: Jacob met with God when he withdrew from his family during a time of great stress and anxiety.
Sermon – September 15, 2019
Speaker: D.J. Reed
Sermon Text: Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7
Sermon Title: “Around The Table”
Sermon Series: “Making Space for Faith”
Sermon Question: How can I find time to connect with God?
Sermon Synopsis: Abraham and Sarah met with God as they opened their home and their table to people