Sermon in the Pocket

Relatable vs. Role Model - (5 Minute Sermon)

Is it better to follow people you can relate to or a lofty role model?

 References: John 14:6, Exodus 20:3, Psalm 1:1-2, 2 Timothy 4:3-5

Laying Down Your Life - (5 Minute Sermon)

What does it mean to lay down your life for Christ?

 References: Philippians 1:21, Luke 9:23

1 John 1 - (Off the Cuff)

Read 1 John chapter 1 with me where I talk about finding eternal life through Jesus and the dynamics between walking in light instead of in darkness.

The Big Bang Theory - (Q&A)

"How do you explain to someone who believes in the big bang theory that God exists?"

 References: Genesis 1:1, Exodus 3:14, Isaiah 48:12-13

Keeping the Sabbath - (5 Minute Sermon)

What's the point of the Sabbath? Can it only be observed on Saturday?

 References: Genesis 2:3, Mark 2:23-28

Using Your God-Given Gifts - (Traditional Sermon)

Have you ever wondered what God wanted you to do with your life? Why do you have different strengths and weaknesses?

 References: Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Corinthians 12:12-20, Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 5:14-16

Tradition - (5 Minute Sermon)

Is tradition something that helps us uphold good principles or does it keep us from reaching our full potential?

 References: Matthew 15:1-6, Joshua 4, Acts 10:9-23, 1 Samuel 16:7, Philippians 2:12-13

Simplicity - (5 Minute Sermon)

Do we have a tendency to make things more complicated than they need to be?

 References: Romans 10:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Nehemiah 6 - (Off the Cuff)

Read through Nehemiah 6 with me where I talk about the important role that discernment plays in our life as well as other important lessons to learn from the passage.

Lies That Keep Us from God - (Traditional Sermon)

Does it seem like you're not able to connect with God no matter what you do? It's possible you may be caught up in one of these lies that are holding you back.

 References: John 8:44, John 16:7, John 15:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 2 Samuel 12:13-23, Genesis 1:26, Psalm 115:16, Judges 16