This sermon concludes the series that began September 30. We’re looking at the Bible’s brilliant three-part formula for success in hard times, which comes from Romans 12:12: Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Listen for a message of great encouragement! Click to watch the webcast test of this sermon.
Author Archives: Jeff Miner
How to Triumph in Hard Times, Part 2
This sermon continues the series that began September 30. We’re looking at the Bible’s brilliant three-part formula for success in hard times, which comes from Romans 12:12: Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Listen for a message of great encouragement!
How to Triumph in Hard Times, Part 1
Do you face significant challenges in your life? Do you sometimes experience a sense of despair and deep tiredness, and maybe even feel like giving up? With this sermon, Pastor Jeff begins a new series entitled How to Triumph in Hard Times. We’ll begin by looking at the Bible’s brilliant three-part formula for success in […]
You Don’t Bring Me Flowers
Does your relationship ever provoke thoughts like, “Why does he always misunderstand? Why is nothing I do good enough? What’s wrong with us?” We’ll look at some very practical ways to express our love, as well as how to see and understand our spouse’s expressions of love. This is the fifth and final part of […]
When Mercy Rains Down
If you could pick only one thing to help you draw closer to God, which would it be: prayer Bible study tithing worship attendance church membership Answer: none of the above. This sermon looks at the one thing that’s more potent than anything else for drawing us — individually or collectively — into the presence […]
The Gift
Does religion, to you, seem like just a bunch of rules to keep? Maybe that’s how you were raised — or maybe that’s just how the loudest TV preachers present it. But Jesus gave us a better way — a life of the Spirit, not a life of rules. This sermon looks at this conflict, […]
Eyes Wide Shut
As you read the Gospels, it’s stunning how many people just didn’t get it — they didn’t grasp the significance of Jesus’ presence with them. What about us? Could we make the same mistake? Listen as we look at some of the signs of Jesus’ presence among us today.
Mad About You
We’ve all experienced it — a sudden rush of anger, and before we know it, we’ve said deeply hurtful words that can never be taken back. Wounded, the other person lashes back, and our relationship is riven by conflict. This sermon looks at practical strategies for anger management. We all need it!
I Can’t Get No Satisfaction
How much should I expect from my spouse? To what extent should my spouse fulfill my needs? Those are the questions this sermon explores.
‘Til Death Do Us Part
How do we keep our commitments in a relationship? When is it appropriate to break them? This sermon focuses on the biblical concept of hesed, or covenant loyalty. It presents neither sugar-coated platitudes nor dogma — but examines real issues in a way that can bring life.
Making Love
Why do some relationships work, but so many fail? Am I ready for a relationship? How can I make the relationship I’m in better? This sermon kicks off a new series: Spiritual Principles for Successful Relationships. Listen if you’re embarking on a new relationship, would like to have a relationship in the future, or want […]
Good Sex
We hear that term a lot, but what does it really mean? How should we feel about sex? How does God feel about it? What role should sex play in the life of a faithful Christian? Listen as we explore these sensitive questions. This is the last sermon in our “New Life in Christ” series.
Mastering Money Before It Masters Us
Remember that old commercial: “When EF Hutton talks, people listen.” And everyone would stop whatever they were doing, just to hear what ol’ EF had to say. What if Jesus offered investment advice? Would you want to listen? This week we’ll look at part of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus gives us three […]