LifeSpring Sermon Blog

A Light to the Nations

This sermon comes from Isaiah 49:1-7, and it takes a look at the desire of his people to be "a light to the nations."  Isaiah's prophecy shows God's displeasure because they did not keep God's intention for them.  And because of which, God sent his people in Babylonian captivity.  The sermon also examines God's hope filled promise to his people.

What's next?

Easter is the single most important day in the Christian calendar.  Paul called his preaching about the Resurrection the thing of "first importance" among all the things he might say to his audiences.  Today's Easter sermon asks the question of what comes next after Resurrection, after all the Easter commemorations, and attentions.  This sermon takes its text from five passages and tracks the impact of the resurrection on the lives of first century disciples of Jesus.  See Acts 2:41-47; 4:13-20; 5:26-34; 2 Corinthians 11:24-25.

Since

Our sermon this week from 1 Peter 4:1-8.  In this text, Peter begins, "Since Christ has suffered in the flesh," and then he maps out the implications of that.  This is what our sermon explores.

What about the poor?

Jim Grasley explores the anointing of Jesus at Bethany; his last event before entering Jerusalem for Holy Week.  The text is from John 12:1-8.

Take a Lamb

This sermon comes from Exodus 12:1-13 and has to do with the role that a sacrificed lamb played in the salvation of Israel.  This was a precursor to Jesus the Lamb of God that, likewise, saves us.

So That You Won't Grow Weary

This sermon comes from Hebrews 12:1-3.  The Hebrews writer challenges and exhorts his readers to avoid being weighed down by earthly concerns and affections.

What is an apostolic church?

This sermon comes from Acts 6:1-7 and it takes a deep dive into what churches that are true to the calling of Christian mission do.

Gimme Shelter

Jim Grasley, our co-pastor, is the one delivering this message from Psalm 91.  It is about a Psalm of confidence for people who need help.

Things That Will Make Your Ears Tingle

1st Samuel 3:11-18 is the text being discussed in this sermon.  It comes from the time of Samuel's youth, when God told him about what was going to happen to the household of the High Priest, Eli.

Do Good To Those Who Hate You

The text for this sermon comes from Luke 6:27-38 in which Jesus taught us to love our enemies.