Sermon in the Pocket

What Do We Do Now? - End of COVID Quarantine

With the nation starting to open up again, we might feel just as lost as we were going into the quarantine. How do we navigate this?

References: Genesis 6-9

1 John 3 - (Off the Cuff)

Join me as I read through 1 John 3 and talk about what it means to be children of God, the connection between sin and lawlessness, and the assurance of salvation.

Love is not God - (5 Minute Sermon)

God is love, but...

 References: John 3:16-17, Matthew 22:36-40, 1 John 4:16, 1 Samuel 15:2-4, Acts 5:1-11, Matthew 15:21-28, John 2:13-17

Generosity - (5 Minute Sermon)

What does the Bible say about giving to others?

 References: James 1:27, Mark 12:41-44, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 14:28-30, Proverbs 22:7, Mark 12:30-31

How to Journal - (Traditional Sermon)

Have you ever been halfway through reading a chapter of the Bible then realized you weren't paying attention to what you were reading at all? How can you make sure that time is meaningful?

 References: Joshua 1:8, Acts 17:11, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 11:4

My Easter Dream - (5 Minute Sermon)

Last night I had a dream I was in Heaven. Here's what it looked like to me.

 References: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5, Revelation 21:3-4

The Rebirth of Easter - (Traditional Sermon)

What is the connection between Jesus' resurrection and the phrase "born again?"

 References: Luke 24:1-8, Galatians 5:22-25, Romans 6:8-14

Palm Sunday - (Traditional Sermon)

What is Palm Sunday, and why is it important?

 References: Matthew 20:17-19; 21:1-11

Spiritual Disciplines: Celebration - (5 Minute Sermons)

Is it really necessary to take time to celebrate? Isn't it just a distraction from all the other work that needs to be done?

 References: Luke 15:21-24, Exodus 20:8-11, Luke 14:28-30, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Spiritual Disciplines: Guidance - (5 Minute Sermon)

How useful is it to listen to the advice of others? What if I don't feel like I need any advice?

 References: Hebrews 10:24-25, 2 Timothy 2:1-2