Spirit People David Peterson / General 1 Corinthians 12:3–13 Sermon Type: Topical-Textual Proposition: That which makes human special is the capacity called spirit. It is a sign of God’s Spirit that people surrender to Jesus as Lord. Introduction 1. The age of AI, Snapchat, etc. 2. What makes humans unique? I. Capacity for Knowing God…
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Blessed! David Peterson / General Holiness; Suffering; Persecution; Holy Spirit / 1 Peter 4:12–14; 1 Peter 5:6–11 Sermon Type: Textual-Topical Proposition: God is in control despite the suffering of Christians. Indeed, he is working through the suffering for his greater purpose, drawing us into intimacy with himself and forming us in the image of his…
Living in the Light David Peterson / General Enlightened; Holy Spirit; Discipleship; Mother’s Day / John 14:15–21 Sermon type: Textual-Topical Proposition: The Christian life is grounded in truth, powered by the Spirit, and realized in obedience. Introduction 1. The background of mother’s day I. The Christian Family is based in truth (v. 19, 17) 1.…
A Place to Live David Peterson / General Happiness; Purpose; Heaven; Church; Mission / John 14:1–14 Introduction I. A Place to Live Here and Now 1. The place to which was going was to the Father The major premise running through these verses is that the Father and Son are in one another (vv. 10,…
Saved! David Peterson / General Salvation / Acts 2:42–47 Sermon type: Textual-Topical Proposition: We are saved from sin, death, and hell, which means we’re saved from being locked up within ourselves and separated from God. We’re called to be the community of the saved seeking the lost. Introduction 1. Saved—a keyword in Luke’s writings 2.…
It’s All True David Peterson / General Faith / Lk 24:13–35 Sermon Type: Textual-Topical Proposition: We receive the things of God in faith as we believe God is working where he says he is working (not where or how or when we think he should be working). Introduction I. They had their hopes (Luke 24:21)…
Look Up! David Peterson / General Easter; Resurrection; Holy Spirit / John 20:1–18; Colossians 3:1–4 Introduction I. The Objective Pole: External Evidence 1. The Perfect Life of Love a. C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, the trilemma 2. The Old Testament Promise a. The one who does these things will live b. The Covenant of Works…
The Glory of God! David Peterson / General Cross; Palm Sunday; Jesus’ Passion; Secure / John 12:20–43 Sermon Type: Textual-Topical Proposition: Jesus’ reaction and response reveal the key to manifesting God’s glory and triumph. The key is resting in the embrace of God which comes to us sinners in the cross of Christ. Introduction 1.…
The Place of Peace David Peterson / General Atonement; Jesus’ Death; Peace; works of the flesh / Romans 8:1–10 Sermon type: Textual-Topical Proposition: Peace isn’t a mystery. It comes with living in tune with God and by drawing our life from him. Christ’s atonement makes such peace possible. Introduction I. Righteousness brings Peace (Romans 6:6b,…
We Can See! David Peterson / General Love; Jesus dies on the cross; Regeneration / Ephesians 5:8–14; John 9:1–7; John 9:13–17; John 9:34–39 Sermon Type: Textual-Topical Proposition: God’s love revealed in Christ awakens us to the love of God and his death breaks down the barrier between us and God so that we become alive…