“The church is the means by which Jesus compassionately provides. We are the hands by which he touches people’s lives. We are the feet by which he meets people’s needs.”
We look at two of Jesus’ most popular miracles (and a lesser known story in between) and learn how we should worship our savior.
Delivered by Nathaniel at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church on October 16, 2016.
“Our ultimate allegiance isn’t to a donkey or an elephant. It’s to a crucified savior. We’re not primarily Democrats or Republicans. We’re citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven.”
We know what the world thinks about sex, politics, and suffering. But the more important question is this: What does God think about these things?
Delivered by Nathaniel at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church on October 2, 2016.
“Discipleship must happen not merely within the four walls of this building. We can’t merely outsource biblical, moral training to the church. It needs to be a part of our lifestyle”
Are you merely familiar with Jesus, or are you captivated by him? Learn why the answer to this question is so important in this sermon on Matthew 13:44-58
Delivered by Nathaniel at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church on September 25, 2016.
“If your faith is just a leisure time activity — just something you do for an hour in a pew — then your faith will wither”
How do we account for people who at one time had a glimmer of faith, but that faith faded? Jesus gives us an answer in the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23.
Delivered by Nathaniel at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church on September 11, 2016.
“We must ensure that our lives are not just tidied up, but that our hearts are taken by Jesus.”
In Matthew 12:38-50, we see three stories that teach the same point: Get off the fence.
Delivered by Nathaniel at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church on September 4, 2016.
“Every word you speak emanates from some corner or crevice of your heart… What comes out of you proves what’s inside of you.”
Jesus warns the Pharisees (and us) about the danger of a denying heart and destructive words in Matthew 12:22-37.
Delivered by Pastor Nathaniel at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church on August 28, 2016.
“The Lord of the Sabbath could give us rest because he was also the Suffering Servant. This is the savior that we worship.”
As we look at Matthew 12:1-21, discover what it means that Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath — and how he can give you eternal rest.
Delivered by Nathaniel at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church on August 21, 2016.
“Jesus’ warnings of judgment aren’t just for people ‘out there.’ They’re for churchy people. They’re for us.”
As we look at Matthew 11:20-30, you face a decision point. Will you choose to be condemned by Jesus the judge, or accepted by Jesus the savior?
Delivered by Nathaniel at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church on August 14, 2016.
“The gospel is not something we can stand in judgment over. It’s something we must submit ourselves to”
As we look at Matthew 11:1-19, discover Jesus’ hope for doubt, the key to greatness and a call to get off the sidelines.
Delivered by Nathaniel at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church on August 7, 2016.
“When you follow Jesus, you are necessarily putting Jesus on the throne of your life — and knocking something else off.”
Is Jesus your greatest love? Discover why the answer to that question is so important as we dig into Matthew 10:34-42.
Delivered by Nathaniel at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church on July 31, 2016.
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