This sermon looks at the example of Esau, who sold his birthright (a double portion of his father’s inheritance, plus family leadership rights) for a bowl of soup. We’d never do something so stupid, right? It’s so easy, though, to look only at how I feel now, and what I want NOW, and not even […]
Author Archives: Jeff Miner
Am I Coachable?
One of the most important skills for successful living is being able to acknowledge mistakes and learn from them. But that’s painful. It’s much easier to just avoid it. This week we’ll look at how to get better at practicing healthy introspection. In this series, Mastering Your Mind, we’ll identify and root out the most […]
She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not
We return to Mastering Your Mind. With this new series, we’ll identify and root out the most common forms of distorted thinking that hold us back. This week: low self-esteem. Love of self — the healthy kind that the Bible speaks of — means feeling genuinely good about who you are at the deepest core […]
Think Different
For the next few weeks, we’ll look at common, distorted patterns of thinking that drag us down, and pair each of those with a spiritual antidote. This sermon tackles fatalism — a victimized pessimism that tells us life is bad and nothing good can ever come from what we do. Know anyone like that? Contrast […]
I Love You This Much
Do you feel loved by God? If you’ve been around church for any length of time, you’ve probably had it drilled into your head. God is Love. Jesus loves you. But do you know it? Do you feel loved? As we continue our series on Romans 8, there’s some remarkable insight into God’s love. Maybe […]
Relax, Everything’s Gonna Be OK
Just how involved is God in the daily affairs of my life? Can I count on God to “fix” everything? This week we resume our Romans 8 sermon series by studying one of the best-known verses in the Bible: “All things work together for good for those who love God.” Romans 8:28. This verse (and […]
Anticipation
We’re continuing our series in Romans 8. This sermon looks at the concept of being “heirs with Christ.” What does it mean to be a “child of God”? If you’ve ever thought about what heaven will be like, or what your role there may be, this sermon will shed light on those questions. In addition […]
East of Eden: Life in the Real World
We’re continuing our study of Romans chapter 8, what some call the pinnacle of the Bible. If you’ve spent any time at all on planet Earth, you know that suffering is part of life. Even scripture says that all of creation is “in bondage to decay.” So if suffering can’t be avoided, doesn’t it make […]
Alternative Energy
This sermon launches a new series on what many theologians consider the most important chapter in all the Bible — Romans 8. This series will be about living victoriously. This sermon takes a look at what it means to “live in the Spirit.” Join us for a message of power and encouragement, as we discover […]
The Fierce Urgency of Now
A look at where we’ve been, and an exciting look at the possibilities that are before us. This is Pastor Jeff’s annual State of the Church Sermon. Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us.
The Good Life
For several weeks we’ve been looking at Building Blocks for Spiritual Growth. So far we’ve looked at Worship, Connection, Quiet Time, Service, and Generosity — powerful blocks we can use to build our souls. This sermon looks at the last two — “?” and “D” — and puts all the pieces together into a coherent […]
Imitation of Christ
This sermon continues our series on Building Blocks for Spiritual Growth. So far we’ve looked at Worship, Connection, and Quiet Time — three powerful blocks we can use to build our souls. But these are all “inflow.” What’s the point of making my soul more fit, if I’m not using that growth for some good? […]
The Wild Stampede
This sermon continues our series on Building Blocks for Spiritual Growth. So far we’ve looked at Worship and Connection — two powerful components we can use to build our souls. This week we’ll examine quiet time — another tool that can help us invite the presence of Christ into our life. We all know how […]