Sermons About Sermon
Against All Odds
If you're going to live out the beatitudes in this world, then you will endure some sort of persecution or suffering on behalf of Jesus. The true nature of this world, being evil, opposes the goodness & justice of God's ways - a paradox that may not make sense, but it's true. We should not only expect resistance, but we should be thankful for it - because it proves we're on the right track. The church following Christ against all odds will be the church that sees the kingdom reign of God today! So, will you live, work, think, give, consume differently? BE different. Key passage: Matthew 5:10-12
2 Amens
Why Man-Made Rules Don't Work
The power of legalism. It has a deceptive and destructive power, and our passage today (Colossians 2:23) is one of the most important in the New Testament regarding this subject. Christ-centered thinking requires that we realize that man made rules don’t work.
0 Amens
Blessed are the peacemakers...
In a world that so desperately needs to SEE the tangible expressions of the kingdom of God coming to reign...Jesus steps to the “podium” and begins to detail what life in the “here and now” should look like. We’ve spent our summer weekends digging into the practical characteristics of this new life...and this weekend we deal with a deeply personal, proactive, and sometimes controversial role we are called to play...that of actively “making peace.” When we look at Jesus’ life, we recognize that He did not just stand by while the world spiraled out of control...He stepped in. He stood between opposing parties and stretched out His arms in reconciliation. He calls us to do the same! Key Passage: Matthew 5:9
2 Amens
Blessed are the pure in heart...
Our vision of God improves when our heart is undivided in its affections. Key Passage: Matthew 5:8
1 Amens
Life on Life
Life on life is about how we disciple people at Harpeth Community Church, through relational discipleship.
0 Amens
How to Win the Gold!
We're all in a marathon race, and the course has a lot of hills! Humble sacrifice and service. Jesus defines normal for all of us. The normal Christian life is an invitation to value others above ourselves and to focus on their interests.
0 Amens
Don't Be Afraid of Shadows
Insecurity. Being accepted. People thinking well of you. Reputation. Popularity. Fear of man. Peer pressure. These are strong words that evoke powerful emotions, don’t they? Sometimes we think that these emotions are only a part of adolescence, but I’m sure you discovered what I have: insecurity, peer pressure, and the fear of man don’t go away when you become an adult.
0 Amens
