2/2/25 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
New Testament Postcards, 2 John
1/26/25 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
New Testament Postcards, Philemon, part 2
Philemon 1:18, ESV
If he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, charge that to my account.
1/19/25 Sunday’s Sermon by Buddy Gray
Psalm 96:2-4
Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!
For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods.
1/13/25 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
New Testament Postcards, Philemon, part 1
Philemon 1:17 ESV
So if you consider me your partner, receive him as you would receive me. Philemon 1:17
1/5/25 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Start with the End in Mind
Matthew 24:30, ESV
Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
12/29/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Buddy Gray
Beautiful Feet
Romans 10:15b, ESV
As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”
12/22/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Christmas Songs; Joy to the World
Psalm 98:4, ESV
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
12/15/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Christmas Songs; O Come, All Ye Faithful
Psalm 16:3, ESV
As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.
12/8/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Christmas Songs; Do You Hear What I Hear?
Psalm 40:6, ESV
In sacrifice and offering you have not delighted, but you have given me an open ear. Burnt offering and sin offering you have not required.
12/01/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Christmas Songs; David, Did You Know?
Psalm 22:1, ESV
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?
11/24/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Giving Thanks at the Throne of Grace
Hebrews 4:14, ESV
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
11/17/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; Fervent Prayer
James 5:16, ESV ~Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
Newsletter 11/9/24
11/10/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; Intercessory Prayer
James 5:13, ESV
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.
11/03/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; Jesus Is Coming Soon
James 5:8, ESV
You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
10/27/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; Eat the Rich
James 5:3, ESV
Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure in the last days.
10/20/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; See You Tomorrow
James 4:14, ESV
Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.
10/13/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; Draw Near to God
James 4:8, ESV
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
10/6/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; This Means War
James 4:6, ESV
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
9/29/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; Wisdom – Earthly & Eternal
James 3:17, ESV
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
9/22/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; Taming Our Tongues
James 3:8, ESV
But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
9/15/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; Watch Your Mouth
James 3:6, ESV
And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell.
9/8/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; The Faith of Abraham
James 2:26, ESV
For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.
9/1/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; Show Me
James 2:18, ESV
But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
8/25/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; Fulfilling the Royal Law
James 2:8, ESV
If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.
8/18/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; Playing Favorites
James 2:5, ESV
Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?
8/11/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Divine Guidance
Proverbs 3:5-6, ESV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
8/4/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; It’s a Religion
James 1:27, ESV
Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.
7/28/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Raymond Archibeque
“Overheard” Conversations with Jesus
Luke 8:43-48, ESV
And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and though she had spent all her living on physicians, she could not be healed by anyone. She came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, and immediately her discharge of blood ceased. And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched me?” When all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the crowds surround you and are pressing in on you!” But Jesus said, “Some- one touched me, for I perceive that power has gone out from me.” And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”
7/21/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; Actions Speak Louder Than Words
James 1:22 ESV
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
7/14/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; Good Gifts from a Good God
James 1:17, ESV
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
7/7/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; Anatomy of Temptation
James 1:12, ESV
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
6/30/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
What We Learned at Bible Camp
Luke 22:31-32, ESV
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”
6/23/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Buddy Gray
Everybody Needs Disruption!
Luke 12:51, ESV
Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.
6/16/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
A Tale of Two Fathers
John 8:42, ESV
Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and
I am here. I came not of my own accord, but he sent me.
6/9/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith: The Paradox of Poverty
James 1:9, ESV Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation.
6/2/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Buddy Gray
Keys to Victory in Jesus
Luke 14:23-24, ESV
And the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet.’
5/26/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; The Paradox of Prayer
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5, ES
5/19/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Real Faith; The Paradox of Pain
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.
James 1:2, ESV
5/12/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
A Tale of Two Mothers
Galatians 4:26, ESV
But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother.
5/5/24 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Lord, Teach Us to Pray
Transformative Prayer
Luke 22:42, ESV
Saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but
yours, be done.”