What do we need when we find ourselves filled with fear?  Do we simply suppress it?  Is it strictly a matter of understanding it?  We see from a short vignette in Luke 8:22-25 that what or who masters us makes all the difference.

Explains the parts of a sermon and how each one is designed to help us understand and apply the text of the Bible to our lives.

Have you ever wondered how a message valued as life-changing, good news to some is simultaneously rejected by a majority? And how is it that some initially embrace that message with great enthusiasm but later so easily discard it? Getting closer to "home," have you ever wondered how or why the Gospel message isn't bearing more fruit in your life?

The danger of familiarity. We experience something that brings us great enjoyment or delight. Then over time, we take it for granted; its initial impact on us becomes blunted and our enthusiasm waxes cold.

Our experience with God's grace is not immune to this phenomenon. At some time or another, we stood amazed at something given to us - a new opportunity, a specific blessing, a life-changing situation. You were on top of the world and you thanked God profusely. Now, the beauty of that moment has faded; the initial awe you felt seems a distant memory.

What if you could discover a way to regain an appreciation for those great gifts and be refreshed by the work of God in your life? There is a way. In this message we learn how to re-boot our sleeping souls at the fountain of God's grace.

Doubt and the Christian Life. Explains and applies a key passage of scripture on this topic while addressing questions normal people have concerning doubt. "Spiritual people don't doubt," you say to yourself. Then suddenly, doubt turns into guilt. Guilt turns quickly to shame. Is doubt a normal part of the Christian life? Have we disappointed God with our doubt? What hope do we have of resolving our questions and the doubts that we have?

Considers what we are to do when we find ourselves uncertain about the reports and testimonies of a risen Jesus. We will consider what God has given us to recognize Jesus as the one who suffered and died, and subsequently was glorified.

By what authority do you do these things?  This is the question asked of Jesus by those challenging him.  It is also the question we should ask ourselves because it is important for us to recognize the authorities we align with as we live life and do the things we do. Might they even affect our acknowledgment of Jesus's authority?

A Freedom to Enjoy - Matthew 6:12-13 (and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.)

A Cause You can Believe In - Matthew 6:10 (Your kingdom come; your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven)

A Father to Trust and Honor - Matthew 6:9 (Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name)