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Stand Alone Sermons

September 10, 2023

Yahweh is Near to Save

Speaker: John Woodruff Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Yahweh Scripture: Isaiah 43:1–7

August 6, 2023

The Sin of Partiality

Speaker: Andrew Babb Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: The Sin of Partiality Scripture: James 2:1–13

July 23, 2023

Crossing The Jordan

Speaker: Nathan Bogue Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Sovereignty Scripture: Joshua 3:1– 5:1

July 16, 2023

Confronting Temptation

Speaker: Chuck Davis Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Temptation Scripture: Luke 4:1–13

July 9, 2023

Jesus, The Treasure of treasures

Speaker: Jared Lawson Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: Matthew 13:44–46

July 2, 2023

The Road to Glory

Speaker: Ryan Tew Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Glory of God Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35–49

June 25, 2023

The Power of God

Speaker: Jonny Galan Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: God Scripture: Romans 1:16–25

June 18, 2023

Godly Fathers

Speaker: Arch McIntosh Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Godly Fathers Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

June 11, 2023

Divine Selection

Speaker: Charles Boswell Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Sovereignty Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1–13

June 4, 2023

A Promise & A Purpose

Speaker: Ryan Tew Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: A Promise Scripture: Acts 18–19

May 28, 2023

Kiss The Son

Speaker: Bruce Kendrick Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: Psalm 2:1–12

May 21, 2023

True Religion

Speaker: Andrew Babb Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: True Religion Scripture: James 1:19–27

May 14, 2023

Extraordinary Faith

Speaker: Charles Boswell Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Faith Scripture: Matthew 15:21–28

May 7, 2023

Unashamed of the Gospel

Speaker: Arch McIntosh Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: The Gospel Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8–14

April 30, 2023

Following Christ’s Footprints

Speaker: Charles Boswell Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: John 5:16–20

April 23, 2023

The Way of the Righteous

Speaker: Bruce Kendrick Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: The Way of the Righteous Scripture: Psalm 1:1–6

April 16, 2023

The Easter After Party

Speaker: Bruce Kendrick Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Easter Scripture: John 20:24– 21:25

April 9, 2023

He Is Risen! Really! Truly!

Speaker: Tom Weichel Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Easter Scripture: Matthew 16:21, John 20:1–10, Luke 24:45–48

April 2, 2023

Salvation Revealed

Speaker: Chuck Davis Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Salvation Scripture: John 12:12–19

March 26, 2023

A Theology of Worship

Speaker: Andrew Babb Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Worship Scripture: Psalm 100:1–5

January 29, 2023

Go & Tell

Speaker: Thomas Aly Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Disciple-Making Scripture: Matthew 28:16–20

November 27, 2022

The Intimate Sovereignty Of God

Speaker: Chuck Davis Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Sovereignty Scripture: Psalm 139:1–24

November 13, 2022

No Shadow Of Turning

Speaker: Andrew Babb Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Faithfulness Scripture: James 1:1–18

November 6, 2022

The Power In Weakness

Speaker: Chad Hill Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: The Power In Weakness Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1–10

October 30, 2022

Apple Or Paradise

Speaker: Jon Lentz Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Temptation Scripture: Matthew 4:1–11

October 9, 2022

Commendable Congregation: Colliding with God

Speaker: Bryan Glass Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: The Gospel Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10

September 25, 2022

The Weight Of The Church

Speaker: Bruce Kendrick Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: The Church Scripture: Ephesians 2:19–22

September 18, 2022

What A Savior

Speaker: Bryan Glass Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: 1 John 2:1–2

September 11, 2022

Walking In Truth

Speaker: Chuck Davis Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Truth Scripture: John 4:1–26

September 4, 2022

Living In The Hope Of Christ’s Return

Speaker: Tom Weichel Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1–18

August 28, 2022

The Arrival, Character and Judgement of False Teachers

Speaker: Tom Weichel Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: False Teachers Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1–22

August 21, 2022

Ambassadors of Christ

Speaker: Chuck Davis Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Ambassadors Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16– 6:2

August 14, 2022

Living By The Spirit

Speaker: Chuck Davis Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Fruit of the Spirit Scripture: Galatians 5:16–25

August 7, 2022

Prophetic Word Proves Christ’s Glory, Protects Against False Prophets

Speaker: Tom Weichel Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12– 2:3

July 31, 2022

The Might, Majesty and Mercy of God

Speaker: Nathan Bogue Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: God Scripture: Joshua 2:1–24

July 24, 2022

Christ is All

Speaker: Chad Hill Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: Colossians 1:15–23

July 17, 2022

The Gracious King Will Prevail

Speaker: Kent Pletcher Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: Psalm 2

July 10, 2022

Living Water for a Dry Soul

Speaker: Jared Lawson Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: Psalm 103:1–22

July 3, 2022

Is What We Have Now What They Wrote Then?

Speaker: Dan Wallace Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: The Word of God Scripture: Psalm 119:65–72

June 26, 2022

Jesus, The True and Better Son

Speaker: Scott Dickson Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: Luke 3:21–38

June 19, 2022

A Single-Focused Heart

Speaker: John Woodruff Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: A Single-Focused Heart Scripture: Matthew 6:19–24

June 12, 2022

Diligence That Prevents Unfruitfulness and Provides Assurance

Speaker: Tom Weichel Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Diligence Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1–15

June 5, 2022

Thick Irony in a Thinly Veiled Threat: Jesus’ Testimony before the Jewish “Grand Jury”

Speaker: Ed Komoszewski Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: Mark 14:53–65

May 22, 2022

Sanctity of Human Life

Speaker: Aaron Snell Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Sanctity Scripture: Genesis 1:26–27

May 15, 2022

A Grieving Savior

Speaker: Ryan Ross Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: A Grieving Savior Scripture: John 11:1–44

May 8, 2022

Redeeming Your Time

Speaker: Chuck Davis Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Redeeming Your Time Scripture: Ephesians 5:1–17

May 1, 2022

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Speaker: Chuck Davis Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Spiritual Gifts Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1, 1 Corinthians 12:4–11

April 24, 2022

The Importance of Pentecost

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Pentecost Scripture: Acts 2:1–41

April 17, 2022

The Resurrection and the Life

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Resurrection Scripture: John 11:1–44

April 10, 2022

What Messiah Do You Follow?

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: Luke 19:28–40, Luke 23:13–25

March 13, 2022

Kingdom Expectations

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Kingdom Scripture: Matthew 13:24–30, Matthew 13:36–43

January 23, 2022

The First Thing - To Know Christ

Speaker: Chuck Davis Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Abiding Scripture: Philippians 3:7–11

December 26, 2021

The Word Became Flesh

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: The Word Became Flesh Scripture: John 1:14

December 5, 2021

A Psalm of Ascent

Speaker: John Woodruff Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: A Psalm of Ascent Scripture: Psalm 130:1– 130 :8

November 28, 2021

Giving Thanks to God

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Giving Thanks Scripture: Colossians 1:3–8

November 7, 2021

Christianity 101

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Christianity 101 Scripture: John 15:1–11

September 12, 2021

The Request of James and John

Speaker: Jacob Robbins Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Serving Scripture: Mark 10:35–45

June 27, 2021

Gospel-Centered Unity

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Unity Scripture: Romans 14:1– 15:13

May 30, 2021

The Experience and Blessing of Persecution

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Persecution Scripture: Matthew 5:10–12

May 9, 2021

Trials and Temptation

Speaker: Jacob Robbins Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Trials Scripture: James 1:12–18

April 11, 2021

Jesus, Christ and Lord

Speaker: Jacob Robbins Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: Acts 2:1–47

April 4, 2021

He is Risen!

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1–8

March 28, 2021

What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus?

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Follow Scripture: John 12:1–26

March 14, 2021

Hannah: Trust in God’s Purpose

Speaker: Jacob Robbins Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Sovereignty Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1–28

January 31, 2021

We Will Not Forsake The Gathering

Speaker: Jacob Robbins Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Gathering Scripture: Acts 4:23–35, Hebrews 10:19–25

January 24, 2021

Complementarianism: A Beautiful Dance

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Complementarianism Scripture: Genesis 2:4–25

January 10, 2021

Our King Is On His Throne

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Our King is on His Throne Scripture: Psalm 2

January 3, 2021

The Joy of True Repentance

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Repentance Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:5–13

October 11, 2020

Do Not Love the World

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Do Not Love the World Scripture: 1 John 2:15–17

October 4, 2020

Jesus Succeeds Where All Others Failed

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: Matthew 4:1–11

September 27, 2020

Warring With Worldliness

Speaker: Jacob Robbins Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Warring With Worldliness Scripture: James 4:1–10

August 23, 2020

Being in the Kingdom of Heaven

Speaker: John Woodruff Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: Matthew 5:1–12

July 26, 2020

Magnifying Christ in Life & Death

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: Philippians 1:18–26

July 19, 2020

Persisting in Prayer

Speaker: Jacob Robbins Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Prayer Scripture: Luke 18:1–8

July 12, 2020

The Kindness of God’s King

Speaker: Jacob Robbins Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: God's mercy Scripture: 2 Samuel 9

July 5, 2020

Unashamed Brother, Faithful High Priest

Speaker: Clayton Ransom Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: Hebrews 2:5– 4:16

May 31, 2020

Marks of True Ministry

Speaker: Jacob Robbins Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: True Ministry Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12

May 3, 2020

Rest for the Anxious Soul

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Anxiety Scripture: Matthew 6:25–34

February 2, 2020

Rejoicing in Christ

Speaker: Clayton Ransom Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: Philippians 3:1– 4:1

December 22, 2019

Christmas Boasting

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Boasting Scripture: Luke 1:26–55

December 1, 2019

Recovering Our Love

Speaker: Jacob Robbins Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Recovering Our Love Scripture: Revelation 2:1–7

November 10, 2019

Rejoicing in True Faith!

Speaker: Jacob Robbins Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Faith Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2–10

September 29, 2019

Wisdom: Adam, Solomon, Jesus, and Us

Speaker: Clayton Ransom Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Wisdom Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1–15

August 18, 2019

God's Charge to Joshua

Speaker: Nathan Bogue Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: God keeps His covenant promises Scripture: Joshua 1:1–9

August 11, 2019

From Adam & Eve to Christ and His Church

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Marriage Scripture: Genesis 2:18–25

August 4, 2019

Living on Mission

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Mission of the Church Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12

July 28, 2019

Work Out Your Salvation

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Salvation Scripture: Philippians 2:12–18

July 21, 2019

Living in Exile, Longing for the New Jerusalem

Speaker: Derek Bass Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Living in Exile Scripture: Psalm 137:1–9

July 14, 2019

Set Your Mind on Things Above

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Set Your Mind on Things Above Scripture: Colossians 3:1–4

July 7, 2019

The Christian’s Influence

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: The Christian's Influence Scripture: Matthew 5:13–16

June 30, 2019

A God-Centered Perspective

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: God's Sovereignty is a comfort Scripture: Psalm 73

June 23, 2019

The Book of Jude

Speaker: Jacob Robbins Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Contend for the Faith Scripture: Jude 1–25

June 16, 2019

A Song of Refuge

Speaker: Clayton Ransom Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Keeping steadfast in suffering Scripture: Psalm 46

June 2, 2019

Shepherd the Flock!

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Elders Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1–5

May 12, 2019

The Book of Habakkuk

Speaker: Clayton Ransom Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Trust in God's Sovereignty Scripture: Habakkuk 1–3

May 5, 2019

The Elements of Saving Faith

Speaker: Bill Housley Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Faith Scripture: Matthew 15:21–28

April 21, 2019

This Changes Everything!

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Easter Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15

March 10, 2019

Grace to Come

Speaker: Brian Davis Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Grace Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13

February 10, 2019

Gathering Around the Word

Speaker: Clayton Ransom Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Gathering Around the Word Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1–12

January 13, 2019

The Privilege and Priority of Prayer

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Prayer Scripture: Matthew 6:5–6

December 30, 2018

Resolved in the Renewal of all Things

Speaker: Jacob Robbins Series: Stand Alone Sermons Scripture: Revelation 21:5–7

December 23, 2018

Christmas and the Holiness of God

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Christmas

November 25, 2018

Giving Thanks with the Body of Christ

Speaker: Jacob Robbins Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Giving Thanks Scripture: Colossians 3:15–17

October 14, 2018

Freedom from Autonomy

Speaker: Clayton Ransom Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Freedom from Autonomy Scripture: Genesis 3:1–24

September 2, 2018

The Name of the Lord Yahweh

Speaker: Clayton Ransom Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: The Name of the Lord Yahweh Scripture: Exodus 34:6–7

June 24, 2018

Anchored Above

Speaker: Jacob Robbins Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Anchored Above Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

May 27, 2018

Seeing is Believing

Speaker: Ryan Ross Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Seeing is Believing Scripture: Mark 10:46–52

May 6, 2018

Death in Adam, Life in Christ

Speaker: Jacob Robbins Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus rules over death Scripture: Romans 5:12–21

April 15, 2018

Holding Fast Our Confidence Together

Speaker: Clayton Ransom Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Holding Fast our Confidence Together Scripture: Hebrews 10:1–25

April 1, 2018

It's All About the Resurrection

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: The Resurrection Scripture: Luke 24:44–49

March 11, 2018

Finding our Identity in God

Speaker: Clayton Ransom Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Identity in God Scripture: Titus 3:1–8

January 14, 2018

Continuing in Discipleship

Speaker: Brian Davis Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Continuing in Discipleship Scripture: Colossians 2:6–7

January 7, 2018

What is the Good Life?

Speaker: Clayton Ransom Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: The Good Life Scripture: Psalm 73

December 17, 2017

A Call for Christmas Humility

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Humility Scripture: Philippians 2:1–11

November 26, 2017

Sowing For Eternity

Speaker: Jacob Robbins Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Sowing Scripture: Galatians 6:7–10

October 15, 2017

The Preeminence of Christ

Speaker: Clayton Ransom Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Growing in our understanding of Christ Scripture: Colossians 1:15–20

October 15, 2017

The Preeminence of Christ

Speaker: Clayton Ransom Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: Colossians 1:15–20

June 26, 2017

Our God of Grace

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Persevere in God's Word of Grace Scripture: Acts 20:32

June 18, 2017

The Walk of Faith that Pleases God

Speaker: Afshin Ziafat Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Walk with God Scripture: Genesis 5

April 30, 2017

Praying For Life Changing Clarity

Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Prayer for knowledge and understanding Scripture: Ephesians 1:15–23

April 17, 2017

The Living One

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus rules over death Scripture: Revelation 1:17–18

March 20, 2017

Live the Resurrected Life

Speaker: Mark Evans Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Live the Resurrected Life Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12–20

March 13, 2017

The Lord is My Shepherd

Speaker: Matt Boswell Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: The Lord is My Shepherd Scripture: Psalm 23

February 26, 2017

A Praying Church

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Prayer Scripture: Philippians 4:6–7

February 6, 2017

Jesus Came to Destroy the Works of the Devil

Speaker: John Joseph Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Reasons why Jesus came Scripture: 1 John 3:1–10

January 29, 2017

Jesus Came to Save Sinners

Speaker: John Joseph Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Remember the glorious gospel Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12–17

January 8, 2017

Give Thanks to the Lord

Speaker: Lyle Wetherston Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Praise to God Scripture: Psalm 100

October 23, 2016

The God Who Cares

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: God cares for His anxious people Scripture: Psalm 94:19

October 2, 2016

The Messiah's Merciful Mission

Speaker: Blair Robinson Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: God's mercy Scripture: Luke 9:51–56

September 4, 2016

A Welcoming Church

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: A welcoming church is a loving church Scripture: 1 Peter 4:9

July 10, 2016

Remember Jesus Christ

Speaker: Shai Linne Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8

June 5, 2016

William Tyndale: God's Word for God's People

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: God's Word Scripture: Isaiah 40:6–8

May 1, 2016

Transformation Through Conversion

Speaker: Jeff Wiesner Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: All lasting transformation comes through conversion Scripture: John 3:1–15

March 27, 2016

Blessed Belief

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Belief in the risen Christ pleases God Scripture: John 20:24–29

January 3, 2016

Devoted to Prayer

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: A church alive to Christ devotes itself to prayer Scripture: Colossians 4:2–4

December 26, 2015

A Singing Church

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Saints in heaven live to sing praise to God Scripture: Revelation 4

December 19, 2015

The Sword of the Lord

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus is the long promised suffering Savior Scripture: Luke 2:21–35

October 31, 2015

The Life and Legacy of Martin Luther

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Martin Luther Scripture: Romans 1:16–17

April 25, 2015

The Pattern of Ministry

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: God honors a church devoted to His Word Scripture: Acts 6:1–7

April 4, 2015

The Dead Will Walk Again

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Jesus is Sovereign over death Scripture: John 11:1–44

December 27, 2014

Worthy is the Lamb

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Behold the should thrilling glory of Christ Scripture: Revelation 5

December 20, 2014

The Baby King

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Rejoice in the unimaginable birth of Jesus Scripture: Luke 1:26–38

July 5, 2014

What Must I Do to Be Saved?

Speaker: Afshin Ziafat Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Salvation Scripture: Acts 16

April 19, 2014

The Power of His Resurrection

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: The Resurrection Scripture: Philippians 3:10–11

December 21, 2013

In Excelsis Deo

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:14

November 2, 2013

Father to the Fatherless

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: The Character of God compels the Church of God Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:18

March 30, 2013

A Living Hope

Speaker: Jordan Stone Series: Stand Alone Sermons Topic: Praise God for the Resurrection Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3–5