Pastor Bill Davis Sermon Series

Transfiguration

The sermon today was taken from Matthew 17: 1-9.  We have a God of second chances. Thankfully, God gives us the ability to change.  Our value comes from our place in the story of God.  We should always be striving to keep moving and growing and work against getting stuck.  As we enter the season of Lent we are given the opportunity to repent and renew our faith in God.  Interesting points along the way in the sermon;
Pastor Bill shared a story of two baseball cards that were obtained for him by his aunt.  She had the great fortune to sit next to Brooks Robinson and Jim Palmer on a flight, but had no idea who they were.  They each gave her an autographed baseball card for her nephew Bill, who was an Oriole fan.  The cardboard they were printed on has little value, however like us in our story of God, they have great value in the story of Major League Baseball.

The Wise Foundation

Today's sermon comes from Psalm 119: 33-40.  The foundation of our faith is found in God. Pastor Bill talked about how putting down roots, or a firm foundation began with Abraham and his family in the Bible.  From there forward, having a firm foundation upon which to build a home and a life became important and a strong faith just as important.  Pastor Bill discussed many laws (foundation of our society) that exist to keep people in check - no preaching in church if you have eaten garlic or onions first, no marrying someone on a dare and no eating peanuts in church!  As usual, we also visited other influencers such as Mike & The Mechanics and Carl Meninger.

Turn Up the Light!

The Bible provides two lessons for us 700 years apart.  Isaiah 58: 1-12 asks us if our light is being hidden by self-righteousness?  If you want to shine your light, cast off your burdens (oppression, injustice).  In the New Testament, Jesus tells us to get rid of our spiritual clutter (ego, holding grudges) so your light can shine.

Wisdom and Power

The Wisdom and Power of God.  This sermon is based on the scripture 1 Corinthians 1:18-31.  

Unity and Diversity

This sermon is based on scripture found in 1 Corinthians 1: 10-18
How easily we are divided on things that don't serve us very well.  We should try to see the perspective of the other in order to better understand what is motivating their behavior.  We always need to remember our common ground, which is our love for Jesus.

The Not So Secret Key to Peace

Based on the scripture found in 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9.
Finding your inner peace requires focusing on more than the things of this world and it requires accepting Christ as your savior as an important first step. 

The Baptism of Christ

Based upon the scripture reading: Matthew 3: 13-17

Light of the World

Sometimes darkness and despair seem to have the upper hand over light and hope . . . in our world and in our own lives.  The Word of God promises that God’s light still shines and that the darkness cannot overcome it.
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:2-3a, 6-7a