LifeSpring Sermon Blog

Pilgrimage to God's House

Psalm 24 is one of a series of psalms that were sung on pilgrimages to Jerusalem where the Temple was located.  This psalm is commonly thought to be one that was created after the events of 2 Samuel 6 and the bringing of the Ark of the Covenant to the Temple by David.  A question that the Psalm asks is who is "fit" to gain entry into God's presence.

We Are Surrounded

This sermon begins a four-part series on the Psalms.  In this Psalm the writer shows how we humans are surrounded and enveloped by the work of God.  The idea of "the universe" or the latest astrological report controlling our lives is preposterous given that God created the universe and defines our purpose in the world.  Indeed, "we are surrounded."

A Wealth of Generosity

This sermon takes its text from 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 and focuses on the exemplary generosity of the Macedonians (people who lived north of Greece).  Paul says that despite conditions which he described as "severe," "ordeal," "affliction," and "obligation," they were generous with what little they had and actually begged for the opportunity to participate in the contribution.  The sermon discusses four lesson that can be gained from the Macedonian example.

The Love of Christ Urges

This sermon takes its text from 2 Corinthians 5:11-21.  In this text Paul talks about the effect that the love of Christ has on disciples.  Once one has grasped the scope of Christ's death and resurrection, nothing is ever the same again.

Jars of Clay

This sermon comes from 2 Corinthians 4:7-5:5 and looks at the transformative nature of the Christ mind-set.

Abba is not a Scandinavian music group

This sermon takes its text from Romans 8:12-17 and looks at the role that the Holy Spirit plays in restoring our relationship to God.

Babel and Pentecost

This sermon was delivered on Pentecost Sunday.  It makes a comparison between the confusion of languages at the Tower of Babel and the unification of language on the day of Pentecost.  Implications for the significance of this event were the concern of God for God-directed communication and the importance of a Spirit-directed life.

No Greater Love

This sermon looks at the farewell discourse that Jesus delivered to his disciples in John 13-17, and it focuses on the bullseye of the discourse - love.  The central text of the sermon in John 15:9-17.

The Eunuch's Three Questions

This sermon looks at the social dimension of sharing one's faith as seen in the interaction between Philip and the Eunuch.  The text comes from Acts 8:26-40.

How Faithful People Live

Using the descriptions of 4 occupations from Paul, this sermon looks at how the discipline and intentionality of Jesus' disciples prepares the next generation and the next to live according to the way of Christ.