Sermons
Our Great Reward is God Himself (Acts 7:54-8:3)
Suffering is never something we desire, but to suffer well should be the desire of our heart. In this message we looked at the last seconds of Stephen's life in Acts 7:54-60. We discovered strategies for remaining faithful to God even when faithfulness to God doesn't make sense. Also, as we looked at Saul's persecution of the church, we understood...
The Test of True Love [Sermon]
1 John 4:1-6 True love has to be guided by authentic faith in God. 1 John 4:7 says that God is love, and if we do not know Him then we cannot love. In order to love someone genuinely, we must ensure our faith is correctly placed in God and strive to love people as to show them that God is the only...
How to Overcome Complacency with Conviction (Acts 17:1-15)
In this message, we look at the Macedonia journey that Paul and Silas took in the first century, as recorded in Acts 17. From their life we can see the importance of conviction when facing opposition. The Christian life is not a life of complacency or laziness but one of transformation and resolve. My Sermon Resources: Study Notes on Acts 17.1-15 Conviction...
Get Rid of Conformity and Cling to Christ (Colossians 2:16-23)
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joshweidmann/Josh-Weidmann-2015.07.26-Colossians.mp3 When a person becomes a Christian they chose to do life in the pattern of how Christ would live. We don’t have to be consumed with self-made activities to make us more holy or righteous. We simply have to cling to Christ by faith. In this message, we identify what it means to have true faith in Christ and...
The Art of Being Godly [Sermon]
Following Christ is not easy—it demands your life! If we don’t have a plan for keeping our life on track, we will quickly fall into patterns of laziness or desires that are less than Godly. In this message Josh give five specific ways to ensure we walk in God’s best plan for us each day. Outline 6 ways to know you’re...
Where is God when Discouragement Sets In? [Sermon]
https://youtu.be/MEXgc35zqSQ Sermon Outline: One of God’s greatest sources of encouragement for us is His presence found in other people. Our tune: Confidence in Christ. The command for confidence included: Do not be afraid I am with you No one will attack you to harm you Our song: The message of Christ Telling others about Christ requires you to understand...
How to Have Your Best Year Yet: Biblical Essentials from the Life of Daniel (Daniel 1-6)
PREFER AUDIO OR WANT TO HEAR MORE? An updated version of this topic appears in iTunes on GOSPEL DAILY. Listen to Part 1 HERE; and Part 2 HERE.
The Power of Contentment: Three Ways to Change Your Perspective Quickly
If you came to my house on any given day there are a few phrases you may hear repeated are: “Stop it!,” “Moooooooom,” or “I’m Doooone!” But one phrase I know you would hear is “That’s not fair.” Living in a home with five little kids who constantly battle with each other means that at any given moment one of...
Finding Hope When All Else Fails (Acts 6:8-15)
We all long for peace, especially in times of turmoil. When our life is under pressure or upset in someway, we often do whatever we can in our own strength to gain control. In Acts 6:8-15 we see the early church member, Stephen, standing still in the face of death. From this passage, I strive to show how we...
Love is the Way of Life [sermon]
Sermon on 1 John 3:11-18 When it comes to loving God, if we are not loving others, we are not experiencing the life God offers us. True love for God will result in a selfless abandonment to service others. We don’t just say we love, we live out our love authentically and faithfully. Sermon Outline: Only do this: Love God, Love others (v. 11) Seeds of jealousy bear fruit of...
