Introduction We live in a day and time when people are having a great debate and even in some cases an assault on who Jesus is and if Jesus is even relevant today. Many who classify themselves as “woke” have majored in a You Tube theology and have dismissed Jesus or have relegated him to the status of…

The gospel of John was written so that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing we may have life in his name.

Because of God's loving election and call, we may stand firm in the gospel confident in God's strength and purpose to glorify us with Christ.

Christ is worthy of witness because He is the light who gives life to them who did not know Him.

©Copyright October 8, 2015 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche We are used to filling out forms for just about everything. You are asked your name, address, phone number, account numbers, and with government documents you are also asked for your social security number. This is valuable information which is why it…

In a few short hours I’ll be leaving and making my way, 12 hours up north, to Ontario, CA. I’m headed up there for our annual FFM trip, we have been going now for the last several years. You might wonder why I do it. Why, Pastor, do you drive all that way, spend the money, the time, and the energy, to…

Significant Messianic Prophecies fulfilled during the first advent of Christ: He was born of a woman (Gen 3:15: Gal 4:4 He was a descendant of Abraham (Gen 12:3,7; Mat 1:1; Gal 3:16) He was of the tribe of Judah (Gen 49:10; Geb 7:14; Rev 5:5) He was o fthe house ofr family of David (2Sam. 7:12-13; Luke…

John 2:1-11 Introduction: This story reminds us just how easy it is for our best laid plans to go awry. Have you ever made plans in your life in terms of what you wanted to do? Where you wanted to go? How you were going to get there? For some of us, our life plan took an abrupt detour and we were blown…

Who Are You? John 1:15-28 ©September 13, 2020 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche There was a game show that was very popular in the early days of television, it was called "What's my Line?" A person would sign in with their name and then the panel would get to ask questions designed to figure out why this person…

Text: Colossians 2:8-10 Title: Complete in Christ Theme of the book of Colossians: Jesus Christ: The preeminent and all-sufficient Savior Theme of Text: Man’s philosophy is flawed and false; Christ is completely God and completes the believer. Proposition: Completeness only comes in Christ. You can only…

I have made the statement over this past year that “I would rather take a decade of 2020 over six months of 2019”. I’m not saying that the difficulties we as a family went through were more or less difficult than what God may be allowing you to go through What I am saying is that life brings struggles,…

Let the scripture speak It is always best to let the scripture speak for itself. Even when trying to understand, comprehend the person of the Holy Spirit like last week and tonight the Deity of the Holy Spirit. We have looked at His works which prove He is a person and has a personality. We have looked…

What Sets Christianity Apart John 1:1-5 ©Copyright August 30, 2020 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche This morning we begin an ambitious study that will occupy us for many months. The idea of one study lasting for months is something many consider foolish. They contend people would rather have a quick and easy…

Introduction Today is our communion Sunday. Explain how it is different. PRAY This year we are working our way through Psalm 23 . We are taking it one small piece at a time. Today we arrive at the beginning of verse 4. Psalm 23:4 (NKJV) 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,…

Intro – This morning we are looking at an amazing passage of Scripture that tells how Jesus called his disciples. Contrary to what we think, they didn’t just drop everything overnight and follow Him. As relates to Peter and his partners, it was at least a 3-fold process. First, John the Baptist introduces…

If Jesus is Lord, then 1) Christ’s lordship will affect the decisions you make, 2) Christ’s lordship will motivate the things that you do, and 3) Christ’s lordship will illuminate the things that you think and the attitudes you hold.

Most people have some kind of picture of Jesus in their head. Some see Him as a great man, others as a victim. Some see him as a historical figure who people say died and rose again. Still others see Him as a leader of “a movement”. In all of these cases one thing is certain: This morning we are going…

Sermon on Philippians 2:5-8 showing how Christ's incarnation gives us an example of selflessness that we are to follow. That is the mind of Christ.

There are few stories more riveting than those about people coming back from the dead: person underwater for hours but saved because of the coldness of the water person who had a heart attack and was revived Person saved through CPR The riveting nature of these stories explains the popularity of the…

Teachers look for it. Parents wait for it. Pastors pray for it. What is it? It is that moment of recognition; a time when the “light goes on” and understanding is found. Have you ever had one of those times when you meet someone in a store and they start talking to you as if you are old friends but you…

Let me state something that seems obvious but is less obvious than you might think: The central focus of Christmas is Jesus. As you look around you might think that the central focus is Santa Claus, decorations, gifts, family or maybe you might think that Christmas is really all about ME! Christmas,…

Sermon on how Jesus' exemplifies for believers service to others and submission to God.

17 Deal bountifully with Your servant, That I may live and keep Your word. 18 Open my eyes, that I may see Wondrous things from Your law. 19 I am a stranger in the earth; Do not hide Your commandments from me. 20 My soul breaks with longing For Your judgments at all times. 21 You rebuke the proud—the…

December 7, 2014 Intro – The Dec 7, 2009 SI named Yankee SS Derek Jeter “Sportsman of the Year”. A pix showed Jeter from the back walking down the hallway toward the Yankee locker room. He is pointing up at a sign that says, “I want to thank the Good Lord for making me a Yankee.” If you’re a baseball…

OBJECTIVES IN STUDYING CHAPTER Two Part One 1 of 3) To note what is necessary in order to grow spiritually covers vv. 1-3 Qs #2-4 SUMMARY 1/4 Having described how they were born again by the incorruptible Word of God, Peter admonishes his readers to put aside sinful attitudes and to grow spiritually…