Sermons from 2025 (Page 2)
Deeper: Genesis 43
DEEPER is a series designed for all ages to grow in God’s word! This cover-to-cover study of the Bible, Genesis to Revelation, is a weekly opportunity for the entire family to be encouraged, challenged, and edified.
Ready or Not
When Jesus returns, will you be ready—or scrambling to get your spiritual life in order? In this message, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., continues the Coming Soon series with a powerful look at Matthew 25:1–13, the parable of the ten bridesmaids. Jesus’ story reminds us that His return will be sudden, surprising, and glorious—and that preparation isn’t about fear or perfection, but faith, joy, and readiness. From a crazy wedding story to lessons about “borrowed oil” and cell-phone batteries, Gordon…
Deeper: Genesis 32
DEEPER is a series designed for all ages to grow in God’s word! This cover-to-cover study of the Bible, Genesis to Revelation, is a weekly opportunity for the entire family to be encouraged, challenged, and edified.
He’s Coming Back
From the first sunrise in Eden to the promise of a new creation, God’s story has always been moving toward one final chapter — the return of Jesus Christ. In this message, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., walks through the grand story of redemption — from creation, to the cross, to the second coming — reminding us that every sunrise, every heartbeat, and every act of faith brings us one day closer to the moment when the King comes again.…
Deeper: Genesis 25
DEEPER is a series designed for all ages to grow in God’s word! This cover-to-cover study of the Bible, Genesis to Revelation, is a weekly opportunity for the entire family to be encouraged, challenged, and edified.
Jonah: A Heart Like His
In the final chapter of Jonah, God holds up an unfiltered photo of a prophet’s heart—and ours. Why does Jonah get furious when God shows mercy? What happens when grace lands on them instead of us? In this message from Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., “A Heart Like His,” we discover how God uses uncomfortable moments and unexpected grace to reshape our hearts to look more like His. If you’ve ever struggled to love difficult people (and who hasn’t?), this…
Jonah: A Second Chance
Jonah 3.4 (NLT) On the day Jonah entered the city, he shouted to the crowds: “Forty days from now Nineveh will be destroyed!” Back in chapter 2, Jonah cried out to God from the belly of a fish. God heard. God rescued. God put Jonah back on task. God doesn’t just save us from something; he saves us for something. A purpose. Jonah 3.1-2 (NIV) Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time: “Go to the…
Deeper: Genesis 22
DEEPER is a series designed for all ages to grow in God’s word! This cover-to-cover study of the Bible, Genesis to Revelation, is a weekly opportunity for the entire family to be encouraged, challenged, and edified.
Jonah: Salvation Belongs to the Lord
When Jonah ran from God, he ended up in the strangest place imaginable—a fish’s belly. But even there, God was listening. In this message, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., unpacks Jonah 2 with humor, real-life stories, and Gospel truth. From an Uber “God wink” in Rio to a cruise ship captain who said, “This ship was built with this storm in mind,” you’ll be reminded that no matter how deep the waters or how dark the storm—the boat is better.…
Deeper: Genesis 17
DEEPER is a series designed for all ages to grow in God’s word! This cover-to-cover study of the Bible, Genesis to Revelation, is a weekly opportunity for the entire family to be encouraged, challenged, and edified.
Deeper: Genesis 12
DEEPER is a series designed for all ages to grow in God’s word! This cover-to-cover study of the Bible, Genesis to Revelation, is a weekly opportunity for the entire family to be encouraged, challenged, and edified.
Jonah: Runaway Prophet
Ever felt like running the other way when God asked you to do something hard? Jonah did—big time. Instead of heading to Nineveh, he booked a one-way ticket to Tarshish. But you can’t outrun God. In this message, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., unpacks Jonah’s story—the reluctant prophet, the raging storm, and the relentless love of God that pursues both Jonah and Nineveh. Along the way, we’ll wrestle with the tough question: Who are the “Ninevites” in your life? The…