LifeSpring Sermon Blog
Episodes
Monday Aug 22, 2016
Presence
Monday Aug 22, 2016
Monday Aug 22, 2016
This sermon begins in the 10 days following Jesus' ascension - disciples are alone, questioning, and confused. How will they live without the continual, physical presence of Jesus. The sermon explores the giving of the Holy Spirit to the disciples and how that equipped them to serve Christ. The text for the sermon is Acts 2:1-13.
Sunday Aug 14, 2016
Promise
Sunday Aug 14, 2016
Sunday Aug 14, 2016
This sermon comes from 1 Corinthians 15 and Paul's central discussion of the importance of Jesus' resurrection. Paul virtually calls the Resurrection the keystone of the church. Without the resurrection, disciples of Jesus are pitiable. The sermon focuses on Cornelius, Roman convert who Paul connects to the resurrection.
Sunday Aug 07, 2016
Trust
Sunday Aug 07, 2016
Sunday Aug 07, 2016
This sermon is based on the life of Abraham and the incredible trust he had in God and God's promises to him. The central premise of the sermon is that faith is more than belief, but rather trust that leads to deep commitment. The text for the sermon is Genesis 12.
Sunday Jul 31, 2016
Priesthood
Sunday Jul 31, 2016
Sunday Jul 31, 2016
This sermon is about the decision of Israel to reject God's leadership. Instead of God, the people when to Samuel and said, "We want a king like all the nations around us." This sermon is about how such a humanistic, pragmatic approach to faith isolates us from his blessing.