Sermons by Jeff Souders (Page 13)
Senior Pastor
His Love is Big Enough for You
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! … 1 John 3:1 NIV On the other side of the lake the crowds welcomed Jesus, because they had been waiting for him. 41Then a man named Jairus, a leader of the local synagogue, came and fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with him to come home with him. 42His only daughter, who was about twelve years…
Called: Back on Track
Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Ephesians 4:1 God calls you to salvation. God calls you to sanctification. God calls you to service. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when…
Called: Life the Life you Have Been Given
Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Ephesians 4:1 Video Jeff shared from Rich Mullins Greek word for calling Kaleo—To call Klesis—Calling Kletos—Called Paraklete—Comforter Ekklesia—Assembly of believers; the Church; called-out ones Calling is about WHO you are before WHAT you do For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but…
How God Sees Me: Getting a Glimpse of God
“Your eyes are windows into your body. If you open your eyes wide in wonder and belief, your body fills up with light.” Matt. 6:22 “I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, and His incomparably great power for us who believe.” Eph. 1:18-19 1 BECAUSE OF GRACE GOD SEES ME…
Getting a Glimpse of God: God is Dependable
What we worry about the most often, reveals where we trust God the least. “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life … 27Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” Matthew 6:25, 27NIV Is God dependable? My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. 8Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:7-8 NIV God…
Getting a Glimpse of God: He Doesn’t Change and That’s Incredible
Hear my prayer, Lord; let my cry for help come to you. 2Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly. 3For my days vanish like smoke; my bones burn like glowing embers. 4My heart is blighted and withered like grass; I forget to eat my food. Psalm 102:1-4 NIV “In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work…
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” 39Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” 40Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping … Matthew 26:38-40 NIV The Illusion of Control: Your brain’s bias…
Peace is Worth Fighting For
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9… And the God of peace will be with you.…