Sermon by Author: David Church

Spoiled

Colossians 2:8-8
Topic: Spiritual Growth
When I travelled to Greece a few years ago I was blown away by all of the mythology and by the number of gods that the Greeks once believed in. Over the course of the few days I was there, it became clear to me that what Paul was dealing with back then is not unlike what we are dealing with in our generation... [ read more... ]

Spoiled

Colossians 2:8-8
Topic: Spiritual Growth
When I travelled to Greece a few years ago I was blown away by all of the mythology and by the number of gods that the Greeks once believed in. Over the course of the few days I was there, it became clear to me that what Paul was dealing with back then is not unlike what we are dealing with in our generation... [ read more... ]

Baby Dedication Sermon

Genesis 17:15-17
Topic: Baby/Child Dedication
Baby Dedication Sermon [ read more... ]

Baby Dedication Sermon

Genesis 17:15-17
Topic: Baby/Child Dedication
Baby Dedication Sermon [ read more... ]

Baby Dedication

Genesis 17:15-17
Topic: Baby/Child Dedication
We are going to dedicate (Child’s Name here) to the Lord this morning. This is a great day for (Child’s Name here) and the (Family’s Name here) family. [ read more... ]

Baby Dedication

Genesis 17:15-17
Topic: Baby/Child Dedication
We are going to dedicate (Child’s Name here) to the Lord this morning. This is a great day for (Child’s Name here) and the (Family’s Name here) family. [ read more... ]

Contrary Or Authentic

Leviticus 26:21-21
Topic: Spiritual Growth
What bothers God about us is that sometimes we get so casual about Him that we think the door will always be open. [ read more... ]

Contrary Or Authentic

Leviticus 26:21-21
Topic: Spiritual Growth
What bothers God about us is that sometimes we get so casual about Him that we think the door will always be open. [ read more... ]

If It Is Possible

Matthew 24:23-26
Topic: Spiritual Growth
This 60 year old man spent his entire life’s savings to warn his city about God’s judgment and the resurrection day. He believes that it is going to happen this Saturday just before 6pm Eastern Time. Now I don’t believe in naming the day or the hour of Christ’s return, because the Bible says that nobody knows these things. [ read more... ]

If It Is Possible

Matthew 24:23-26
Topic: Spiritual Growth
This 60 year old man spent his entire life’s savings to warn his city about God’s judgment and the resurrection day. He believes that it is going to happen this Saturday just before 6pm Eastern Time. Now I don’t believe in naming the day or the hour of Christ’s return, because the Bible says that nobody knows these things. [ read more... ]

You Cannot Serve Two Masters

Matthew 6:24-34
Topic: Spiritual Growth
Baby boomers and their young rivals, the Generation Xers, have a lot more in common than conventional wisdom dictates, says Trends Journal. They feel betrayed by politics. They’re strong supporters of environmental causes. They value happiness over financial reward, because they are working longer and harder to meet their basic financial needs... [ read more... ]

You Cannot Serve Two Masters

Matthew 6:24-34
Topic: Spiritual Growth
Baby boomers and their young rivals, the Generation Xers, have a lot more in common than conventional wisdom dictates, says Trends Journal. They feel betrayed by politics. They’re strong supporters of environmental causes. They value happiness over financial reward, because they are working longer and harder to meet their basic financial needs... [ read more... ]

Does Christ Accept You?

Luke 14:25-33
Topic: Spiritual Growth
Does Jesus Accept Me? When I wanted to date my wife for the very first time, it didn't really matter how much I wanted to go out with her....it all boiled down to her accepting me or rejecting me...she accepted me. That is what it is all going to boil down to at the Judgment day....it is not about me accepting Jesus, but it is really about Jesus accepting me. [ read more... ]

Does Christ Accept You?

Luke 14:25-33
Topic: Spiritual Growth
Does Jesus Accept Me? When I wanted to date my wife for the very first time, it didn't really matter how much I wanted to go out with her....it all boiled down to her accepting me or rejecting me...she accepted me. That is what it is all going to boil down to at the Judgment day....it is not about me accepting Jesus, but it is really about Jesus accepting me. [ read more... ]

The Making Of A Masterpiece

Mark 8:36-37
Topic: The Church
Through the blood of Christ you are made perfect and you are well pleasing in His sight. [ read more... ]

The Making Of A Masterpiece

Mark 8:36-37
Topic: The Church
Through the blood of Christ you are made perfect and you are well pleasing in His sight. [ read more... ]

The Body Of Christ

1 Corinthians 1:10-13
Topic: The Church
Something about the Christmas season that I really love is the opportunity to spend a lot of time with family! It is one of the very few times of the year when there are no schedules to follow. We ought to celebrate it four times a year! [ read more... ]

The Body Of Christ

1 Corinthians 1:10-13
Topic: The Church
Something about the Christmas season that I really love is the opportunity to spend a lot of time with family! It is one of the very few times of the year when there are no schedules to follow. We ought to celebrate it four times a year! [ read more... ]

Team Players

Acts 8:1-4
Topic: The Church
The same is true in our walk with God, if we stay in our own little aquarium where everything is comfortable and predictable, we will only grow to a size proportionate to that. [ read more... ]

Team Players

Acts 8:1-4
Topic: The Church
The same is true in our walk with God, if we stay in our own little aquarium where everything is comfortable and predictable, we will only grow to a size proportionate to that. [ read more... ]

Crowded Churches, Empty Altars

Luke 14:27-28
Topic: The Church
Do you know that Jesus wants to pull you out of the crowd into the committed today? [ read more... ]

Crowded Churches, Empty Altars

Luke 14:27-28
Topic: The Church
Do you know that Jesus wants to pull you out of the crowd into the committed today? [ read more... ]

There Is A King In You

1 Samuel 16:1-5
Topic: Encouragement
The first King of Israel, King Saul, turned from the Lord and refused to obey the Lord's commands. Because of this he was rejected by the Lord as King of Israel. God asked Samuel, the prophet, to go to Bethlehem and seek out Jesse. God had selected one of Jesse's sons to be the next king of Israel. When Samuel arrived in Bethlehem, he called for Jesse to bring his sons to a public sacrifice for the Lord. [ read more... ]

There Is A King In You

1 Samuel 16:1-5
Topic: Encouragement
The first King of Israel, King Saul, turned from the Lord and refused to obey the Lord's commands. Because of this he was rejected by the Lord as King of Israel. God asked Samuel, the prophet, to go to Bethlehem and seek out Jesse. God had selected one of Jesse's sons to be the next king of Israel. When Samuel arrived in Bethlehem, he called for Jesse to bring his sons to a public sacrifice for the Lord. [ read more... ]

Ye Are The Salt Of The Earth

Matthew 5:13-13
Topic: Our Witness
When we think of salt, we think of adding flavor to our food. For most of us, salt is just a way of enhancing our food to please our taste buds.. [ read more... ]

Ye Are The Salt Of The Earth

Matthew 5:13-13
Topic: Our Witness
When we think of salt, we think of adding flavor to our food. For most of us, salt is just a way of enhancing our food to please our taste buds.. [ read more... ]

A Childlike Faith

Matthew 18:3-3
Topic: Faith
Have you ever met somebody who is an adult, but acts like a child? If you haven't, just go to a kids baseball game and watch. I think it would benefit adults to act like kids in certain areas of their life. [ read more... ]

A Childlike Faith

Matthew 18:3-3
Topic: Faith
Have you ever met somebody who is an adult, but acts like a child? If you haven't, just go to a kids baseball game and watch. I think it would benefit adults to act like kids in certain areas of their life. [ read more... ]

Good News Bad News

Jeremiah 29:11-13
Topic: Encouragement
I remember this verse as one of the 'verses of the week' in Sunday School class growing up. This is a verse that I have memorized on more than one occasion.. [ read more... ]

Good News Bad News

Jeremiah 29:11-13
Topic: Encouragement
I remember this verse as one of the 'verses of the week' in Sunday School class growing up. This is a verse that I have memorized on more than one occasion.. [ read more... ]

A Clear Vision In A Confused World

Daniel 1:8-8
Topic: Vision
In the year 605 BC, a young crown prince of the Babylonian Empire became commander and chief of the armies of Babylon... [ read more... ]

A Clear Vision In A Confused World

Daniel 1:8-8
Topic: Vision
In the year 605 BC, a young crown prince of the Babylonian Empire became commander and chief of the armies of Babylon... [ read more... ]

He The Overcometh - Part 4- Teaching Notes

1 John 2:15-17
Topic: He That Overcometh
Our eyes are the primary sense in our bodies, and as such God warned us about the lust that our eyes would bring to our flesh. Ironcially, Satan focuses his attacks on us through the lust of our eyes; once he has our eyes, he starts to work on us through the rest of our senses. Understanding how Satan tries to manipulate us is the first step to guarding our eyes from his temptations, and ultimately living a righteous life. [ read more... ]

He The Overcometh - Part 4- Teaching Notes

1 John 2:15-17
Topic: He That Overcometh
Our eyes are the primary sense in our bodies, and as such God warned us about the lust that our eyes would bring to our flesh. Ironcially, Satan focuses his attacks on us through the lust of our eyes; once he has our eyes, he starts to work on us through the rest of our senses. Understanding how Satan tries to manipulate us is the first step to guarding our eyes from his temptations, and ultimately living a righteous life. [ read more... ]

He that Overcometh - Part 4 - Handout

1 John 2:15-15
Topic: He That Overcometh
Our eyes are the primary sense in our bodies, and as such God warned us about the lust that our eyes would bring to our flesh. Ironcially, Satan focuses his attacks on us through the lust of our eyes; once he has our eyes, he starts to work on us through the rest of our senses. Understanding how Satan tries to manipulate us is the first step to guarding our eyes from his temptations, and ultimately living a righteous life. [ read more... ]

He that Overcometh - Part 4 - Handout

1 John 2:15-15
Topic: He That Overcometh
Our eyes are the primary sense in our bodies, and as such God warned us about the lust that our eyes would bring to our flesh. Ironcially, Satan focuses his attacks on us through the lust of our eyes; once he has our eyes, he starts to work on us through the rest of our senses. Understanding how Satan tries to manipulate us is the first step to guarding our eyes from his temptations, and ultimately living a righteous life. [ read more... ]

He The Overcometh - Part 5 - Teaching Notes

1 Corinthians 9:24-24
Topic: He That Overcometh
"THE PRIDE OF LIFE"- When you strive to give your best effort is not a sinful thing...in fact I believe that God is disappointed in us when we don't give our best effort....it ruins our testimony. [ read more... ]

He The Overcometh - Part 5 - Teaching Notes

1 Corinthians 9:24-24
Topic: He That Overcometh
"THE PRIDE OF LIFE"- When you strive to give your best effort is not a sinful thing...in fact I believe that God is disappointed in us when we don't give our best effort....it ruins our testimony. [ read more... ]