Category Archives: Sermons by Scripture

Humble Leadership…(1 Peter 5:1-5)- Sonnenberg

The Apostle Peter comes back to a familiar theme: submission.  Chapter 5 in 1 Peter addresses the relationship and attitudes that both leaders and followers should have toward one another.

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Finding Purpose in Suffering for Christ (1 Pet 4:12-19) – Sonnenberg

The Apostle Peter comes back to the theme of suffering again in chapter 4 of his first letter. Pastor Dan walks us through the later half of chapter 4 and so clearly helps us understand Peter’s message. See the mp3 … Continue reading

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Living as a Christian Community in an Unbelieving World (1 Peter 4:7-11) – Sonnenberg

Pastor Dan hits the nail right on the head: What we’re called to; what’s important; where to start…  Do listen if you missed hearing the sermon. Listen to the sermon by going to the mp3 link at the bottom of … Continue reading

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Living Like Christ in an Unbelieving World (1 Peter 4:1-6) – Sonnenberg

We can expect to be “persecuted” when we live our faith, no different than the 1st century Christians were. The Apostle Peter gave some good advice 2000 years ago that holds true today. Listen online if you missed Pastor Dan’s … Continue reading

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Facing Persecution for Christ (1 Pet 3:13-22) – Sonnenberg

We might not be persecuted like the first century Christians were, but we can experience various levels of opposition. Pastor Dan shares some thoughts from 1 Peter on how we might respond. Listen online. To listen, go to the mp3 … Continue reading

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Our Purpose in God’s Purpose (Luke 2:21-39)- Sonnenberg

The birth of Christ and some of the associated “story” illustrates how we can find and fulfill our purpose in life.  Mary, Joseph, Simeon and Anna each demonstrate this in special ways.

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Fulfillment of Messianic Prophecies (Matt 2:1-12) – Sonnenberg

What a surprise to have the Apostle Matthew visit us today – and also preach the sermon!  But he really made us think about prophecies in the Old Testament and that Jesus and events surrounding Jesus life were fulfillment of … Continue reading

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The Message of Christmas

Shepherds, an unlikely target of the first Christmas message.  Common folk, like many [or most?] of us.  St. Luke, in chapter 2 of his Gospel relates the story of the messengers and their message; as well as the recipients and … Continue reading

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