Sermons by Jeff Souders (Page 15)

Sermons by Jeff Souders (Page 15)

Senior Pastor

Why Does God Love Me?

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 NIV 2 Kinds of Love A love that loves because the object is valuable. A love that loves and gives value to the object. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 NIV God’s love makes you worthy. ……

Why Does God Feel So Far Away?

I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. 9No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. … 11You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. Psalm 16:8-9, 11 But I cry to you for help, Lord; in the morning my prayer comes before you. 14Why, Lord, do you reject me and hide your…

Why Can’t I Change?

You’re focusing on the poison of religion, and forgetting the power of grace. Religion is our attempt to earn God’s approval by following all the rules. For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. Titus 2:11 NIV charis: the unmerited goodwill and favor of God •The grace that saves you is also the grace that sustains you. For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12It teaches us to say…

Why Trust God?

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7 NIV How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?  Psalm 13:1-2 NIV How do you grow to trust in a God you can’t see? You…

Why Didn’t He Answer My Prayer?

“And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” John 14:13-14 NIV The purpose of prayer is to know God so we can do His will. Maybe you have a broken relationship. “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. 25And when you stand praying, if you…

Unwrapping Christmas: A King like no Other

When they [the wise men] saw the star, they were filled with joy! 11They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11 NLT When they [the wise men] saw the star, they were filled with joy! 11They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and…

Unwrapping Christmas: The Gift of Myrrh

 When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! 11They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11 NLT Intro All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God’s paths to follow our own … Isaiah 53:6 NL Sheep are weak. Sheep are witless. Sheep are wayward. All of…