Matthew 3:1-17 Prepare the Way

Pastor Miller continues the series in Matthew 3.  We see the ministry of John the Baptist, clearing the road for one who follows him, Jesus the Messiah.  Please click here to listen to the sermon. We now zoom forward about three decades to the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. There’s a lot in this chapter – what ...

Joy vs. Happiness

Hopefully you have had a chance to view the “That’s My King” video a few posts back. Dave has latched on to a thought I’ve been thinking about for some time – that being this: there is something powerful about the combination of visual and audio which has the potential to do great good for ...

Predestination & Calvinism

Predestination is one of those hot button issues in the Scriptures that nobody really likes to speak of. It makes us uncomfortable and raises perplexing questions. “Do my choices really matter?” “Why spread the Gospel if God has already chosen who will be saved?” And, of course, the grandaddy of all questions: “If God chooses ...

Matthew 2:13-23 The Great Escape

Pastor Kevin Miller continues the Matthew sermon series with the last half of Matthew 2.  The outline is found immediately below.  Please click here to listen to the sermon. The second and final of our childhood/infant narratives of Jesus focuses upon the threat of King Herod, who seeks the death of Jesus. Watch in this ...

Fully God and Fully Man

I mentioned in yesterday’s sermon the doctrine of Jesus Christ being fully God as well as fully man in one person. I have found two resources that will aid those wishing to further explore this crucial and yet often confusing piece of doctrine: The first resource, is this excellent article by Desiring God on the ...

Matthew 1-2 The Birth of Christ: God With Us

Today’s sermon is a very special treat.  We held a combined worship service on September 11, 2011 with the congregation of Iglesia Nueva Vida – a Hispanic church plant which shares our facility.  Pastors Kevin Miller and Jesus Alvarado give a bi-lingual sermon.  Please click here to listen to the sermon. When we last left ...

That’s My King!

Brothers and Sisters, Here is a short video that you might enjoy.  It is taken from a sermon by Dr. S.M. Lockridge: That’s My King! from Albert Martin on Vimeo.      

Jonah 4 The Bitter Heart vs. The Loving Heart

Pastor Miller concludes the Jonah sermon series with Jonah 4.  You can listen to the sermon by clicking here. We’ve arrived at the end of the Book of Jonah – but we are just getting started in our understanding of God’s mercy and grace. Look for the two pictures here: the heart that seeks only ...

The Reformation

Have you ever listened to a sermon, audiobook, or lecture that was exciting and compelling, passionate and informative? That’s exactly what I did on a recent trip back to my hometown. I have this odd habit of listening to lectures and sermons when I’m driving, and my gracious wife and daughter allow me to indulge ...

Jonah 3 The Gospel for All People

Pastor Kevin Miller continues the series in Jonah.  Please click here to listen to the sermon.  The outline for the sermon follows below.  This sermon was delivered for our church’s 75th anniversary celebratory worship service. Chapter 3 of Jonah is the heart of the entire book – this is where we fully see God’s heart ...