Sermons
God’s Unexpected and Undeserved Presence
In the Old Testament, a young man named Jacob, encountered God in a mysterious way. Jacob was conniving. He was self-focused. He was fleeing the wrath of his brother Esau when God came to him and heaped upon him amazing promises. Jacob isn’t a likely suspect upon which you would anticipate God heaping blessing of […]
Listening Deeply to the Word
“Listen!”. said Jesus. I mean really listen. Have you ever been speaking to someone and you could tell they didn’t hear a word you said. In fact, it was obvious they weren’t listening, but instead just waiting for you to pause so they could offer there brilliant objection. (Well they think it’s brilliant.) This happened […]
The Know Better Syndrome, Confronting our Inner Enemy
Living Water for Thirsty Souls
Are you running on empty dry? Do you need refreshment of your soul? Jesus offers living water for those who are thirsty. When he told people this the statement was much more than a meaningful metaphor. In fact, it was so revolutionary that some people want him arrested and others believed he was the messiah. […]
Why Do Committed Christians Still Sin?
Bringing God Your Best to Worship, Three Essentials
Do you ever feel like you are just going through the motions in worship? What if you knew exactly what God expected for when you worshipped? Would that help? You don’t have to wonder. In today’s sermon, Rev. John Arnold dives into a road map of God’s expectations for worship laid out in Psalm 100. […]
The Great Omission and the Failure of Field of Dreams Evangelism
Matthew 28:16-20 is classically referred to as “The Great Commission”. Rev. Arnold explores how we as churches and individuals have perhaps been completely missing the mark in following Jesus call. He also looks at how the covid pandemic perhaps has been a wake up call and therefore blessing to many churches.
Finding a Mountaintop View when You’re Stuck in a Valley
The Bible is full of “mountaintop experiences.” In fact, did you know that’s where the expression comes from? Not all of those experiences actually happen on mountains though. One of the most formative experiences of the people of God was the Day of Pentecost. Pentecost was an old celebration that had been passed down and […]
Special Memorial Day Edition of Worship – Remembering the One Who Secured Your Peace
Today’s worship service was filmed on location at the Veterans Cemetery in Birdeye Arkansas in recognition of Memorial Day. Memorial Day in the United States is a time of remembrance; specifically, remembering soldiers who have died in the line of duty for their country. Reflecting on their willingness to sacrifice can be a point of […]