Sermons
The Comfort of God is the Strength of His People (Isaiah 40 & 41)
In the wake of the Paris tragedy the world is looking for hope. The only hope that will last the test of time and the loss of life is the hope that comes from God Himself. In this message, Josh takes us through the comfort of God promised to His people in Isaiah 40 and 41. Though God sees the pain...
God’s Most Unfair Trade (Mark 8:31-38)
"The Gospel calls for our life!" This was the message I wanted to leave with the congregation I love at Mission Hills. I cannot remember a sermon that was harder or more emotional to preach than this last sermon. The content, my love for the people, and the emotion of the announcement to come was all running through my mind....
A Warning Message for Pride (Acts 12:2-24)
Augustine said, "Pride is the mother that gives birth to all other sins." If we do not keep our pride in check, we will find ourselves opposing God and trying to take His position. By looking at the life of Herod, we can have the firm warning from the Lord that he will oppose the proud. Yet, in verse...
The Essential Elements of a Transformed Life [Sermon]
1 John 5:1-12 So far John has spoken a lot about love and obedience, but now he is going to combine the idea of faith and its necessity in our life. In chapter 5 we learn that the road to love is paved with faith in Christ. Sermon Outline: The essential elements of a transformed life: 1. New Faith (vv. 1a, 6-10) Have an insatiable...
The Unstoppable Force of Love [Sermon]
1 John 4:7-16 The church is God’s means of expressing His love to the world. When we fully understand the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we will be quick to love others as we have been loved by God. We live out our love by encouraging, comforting and admonishing others to abide in the love of God. Sermon Outline: Put fuel in...
Let’s Celebrate (Psalm 100:1-5)
Let's Celebrate - Psalm 100:1-5 - Mike Romberger and Josh Weidmann - December 1, 2013 from Mission Hills Church on Vimeo. Preaching Outline: SEGMENT 1: INTRO AND VERSE 1 AND 2 - BOTH walk out from back stage, Mike starts by explain the service and praying. - Josh reads Ps. 100 entirely. (found on page ____ in the seatback Bibles) Intro Material: · The Title...
Your life—Committed or Counterfeit?
Sermon on 1 John 2:18-29 Everything Satan does is aimed at destroying your fellowship with God. Not only will he use sin, but he will also use deceit and lies to get you to believe something other than the truth. In this passage we are given practical guidance on how to stand strong against the schemes of our active enemy so we have authentic faith and...
Steadfast Faith in an Unchanging Savior (Colossians 1:15-23)
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joshweidmann/2015.07.05-Colossians-Josh-Weidmann.mp3 (audio only available for this message) Christ is God and always has been! Since the beginning of time, He came in human form to show us the invisible God. Christ’s supremacy guarantees that we can live a life of steadfast faith and hope in this shifting world. In this message, we will understand how Christ is our creator, sustainer and...
Are You Underestimating What God Can Do in Your Life? [sermon]
The Gospel of Jesus Christ acknowledges both the validity of our felt needs and the supremacy of God’s purposes. Because the Gospel is predicated on the trustworthiness of God to accomplish His ultimate good in and through us, there are times where our needs will appear to be subordinated to God’s plan. In these instances, we can be assured...
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...