March ← 2011 ← First Evangelical Free Church

God-glorifying Poetry

Mar

2011

I have often been challenged by Christian poetry. Only lately have I begun to appreciate the poetry of Pastor John Piper and Professor D. A. Carson which I have mostly ignored in their books until recently. Why? Well, let’s be frank: I’m not exactly the poetic type. I had very little appreciation for poetry back ...

Starting a new sermon series – Genesis, Chapter 1

Mar

2011

We are starting a new sermon series today that will extend through the first eleven chapters of Genesis. In this first installment, Kevin Miller opens the text of Genesis 1:1-23. You can listen to the sermon by clicking here. “… and it was good.” Genesis 1:1-23 This is where it all begins – everything, literally ...

Slowing down in a world that is speeding up

Mar

2011

We spoke this past Sunday, in part, about what it looks like to slow down and ponder (=think over, spend time considering) what the Scriptures tell us should be true of our lives. In our culture where knowledge seems to be the highest virtue, application of that knowledge is often sorely lacking. And so we ...

Philippians 4:2-9 The End of the Matter: Prayer and Encouragement

Mar

2011

Kevin Miller concludes the series in Philippians in this sermon, opening the text in 4:2-9 and 4:21-23. You can listen to the sermon by clicking here. Prayer & Encouragement This is the end of the matter: Paul takes these last few verses to put the entire picture together. In essence, these are the “nuts and ...

Philippians 3:12 – 4:1 Imitate Me as Citizens of Heaven

Mar

2011

Kevin Miller preaches through the text of Philippians 3:12 – 4:1. You can listen to the sermon by clicking here. Imitate Me as Citizens of Heaven. Who do we look to for examples of Godly living? What does it mean to imitate Christ-likeness in others? What is the goal of our faith? Standing Firm in ...

A paradigm shift…food for thought

Mar

2011

I heard an interview at the end of last year which I thought was very helpful. It was of three pastors speaking candidly with one another about why one of them would leave the pulpit to become a missionary. Throughout this interview, one point was raised which really caused me to re-evaluate my thoughts on ...

Philippians 3:1-11 Where does righteousness come from?

Mar

2011

Kevin Miller opens the text of Philippians 3:1-11. You can listen to the sermon by clicking here. Where does righteousness come from? Do we delight in keeping rules, in making ourselves look good? Do we seek to be righteous on our own terms before God? Or do we trust in the person and work of ...

“But I don’t FEEL any different…”

Mar

2011

Perhaps you’ve said or thought these very words when it comes to your life with Christ. You’ve wondered, “I put in all this time with Bible study and yet I don’t feel like I know the Scriptures any better, so what’s the point?” Or perhaps, “I pray, but my prayers don’t seem to matter – ...

Philippians 2:19-30 “The Joy of Gospel Partnership”

Mar

2011

Here is Pastor Miller’s sermon and outline for Philippians 2:19-30 + 4:10-20. You can listen to the sermon by clicking here. Paul gives us a short sketch of two that have been co-laborers with him in the Gospel and how they have faithfully lived out their beliefs. We should, likewise, seek to have our actions ...