Sermons by Jeff Souders (Page 16)

Sermons by Jeff Souders (Page 16)

Senior Pastor

Why Can’t I Change?

You’re focusing on the poison of religion, and forgetting the power of grace. Religion is our attempt to earn God’s approval by following all the rules. For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. Titus 2:11 NIV charis: the unmerited goodwill and favor of God •The grace that saves you is also the grace that sustains you. For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12It teaches us to say…

Why Trust God?

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7 NIV How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?  Psalm 13:1-2 NIV How do you grow to trust in a God you can’t see? You…

Why Didn’t He Answer My Prayer?

“And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” John 14:13-14 NIV The purpose of prayer is to know God so we can do His will. Maybe you have a broken relationship. “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. 25And when you stand praying, if you…

Unwrapping Christmas: A King like no Other

When they [the wise men] saw the star, they were filled with joy! 11They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11 NLT When they [the wise men] saw the star, they were filled with joy! 11They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and…

Unwrapping Christmas: The Gift of Myrrh

 When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! 11They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11 NLT Intro All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God’s paths to follow our own … Isaiah 53:6 NL Sheep are weak. Sheep are witless. Sheep are wayward. All of…

Unwrapping Christmas: The Gift Jesus Understands

When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! 11They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11 NLT Intro Priests made sacrifices for the forgiveness of sins. Priests prayed prayers on behalf of the people to God. If we don’t understand the holiness of God, we will always have a casual…

Living on a Prayer: I surrender

“Thy kingdom come.  Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.”    Matthew 6:10  TRUTH  God’s Kingdom IS WHEREVER JESUS IS KING SERIOUS QUESTIONS:  Do you want what Jesus wants for you? Or, do you want Jesus to want what you want ? 1. Let Go of being in charge “Let go, and know that I am God.  I rule the nations.  I rule the earth.”  Psalm 46:10  “If a person’s thinking is controlled by his sinful…