We get so worried about the needs of this life. They consume us. We seek to fulfill them before all else. But Jesus tells us not to worry about the things of this life. He tells us to seek first God's kingdom and righteousness. And he promises that, when we do so, he'll supply all of our needs. This message can be heard and downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperrySeekingtheThingsofGod
Our children's message for the day can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromFebruary27childrensmessage
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
From the time we're small children, we hate rules. We long to be free from the rules laid down by those in authority over us. This is even true when it comes to the Lord, when it comes to his law. We ignore his commands because we want to do things our own way. However, the true believer will love God's law; he'll long for the ways of God. This message can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryLongingfortheWaysofGod
Our children's message for the day can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromFebruary20childrensmessage
Our children's message for the day can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromFebruary20childrensmessage
Monday, February 14, 2011
None of us want to be doormats. We don't believe that we should let people walk all over us. But, when we read the words of Jesus in Matthew 5, it sounds like this is what he wants for us. Is this true? This message can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryDoormats
Monday, February 07, 2011
We all find things in our home that no longer serve their purpose, things that are good for nothing. But have you considered the fact that the same thing might be true of us, that we might we good for nothing? This message can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryGoodforNothing
Monday, January 31, 2011
So many people in our nation claim to believe in God, they profess faith in Jesus, but they live in rebellion against him. Because of this, we deserve God's wrath. We can bring nothing to God to appease him. He calls on us to repent that we might receive his mercy. This message can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryWhatstheProblem
Our children's message for the day can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromJanuary30childrensmessage
Our children's message for the day can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromJanuary30childrensmessage
Monday, January 24, 2011
Yesterday, we talked about the dreaded question every parent hates to hear: Where do babies come from? This message can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryTheDreadedQuestion
Our children's message for the day can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromJanuary23childrensmessage
Our children's message for the day can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromJanuary23childrensmessage
Monday, January 17, 2011
Last week, we had a recording glitch. So our message was lost.
This week, we heard about John the Baptist. He told the people that the reason he came baptizing with water was that Jesus might be revealed to Israel. And just as this was his purpose, so should it be ours. Our purpose is to reveal Jesus to those who don't yet know him. This message can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryRevealingJesus
Our children's message for the day, about our ticket to heaven, can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromJanuary16childrensmessage
This week, we heard about John the Baptist. He told the people that the reason he came baptizing with water was that Jesus might be revealed to Israel. And just as this was his purpose, so should it be ours. Our purpose is to reveal Jesus to those who don't yet know him. This message can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryRevealingJesus
Our children's message for the day, about our ticket to heaven, can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromJanuary16childrensmessage
Monday, January 03, 2011
If you could have anything you wanted what would it be? If you could ask for anything you desired, what would you ask for? We learn from Solomon in 1 Kings 3 that it pleases God when we make an unselfish request; it pleases God when we ask for the ability to serve others effectively. This message can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryOurGreatestWish
Monday, December 27, 2010
On Christmas morning, we finished up our Advent series with a message titled "Jesus Is: Our Reconciliation." It can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryOurReconciliation
Yesterday, we looked at Genesis 12:1-9 and we observed how Abram built altars wherever he went. This shows us the priority he placed on worship. We're called to worship God as well. So why don't we give it the same priority? This message can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryTheAltar
Our children's message for yesterday, about an unopened gift, can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromDecember26childrensmessage
Yesterday, we looked at Genesis 12:1-9 and we observed how Abram built altars wherever he went. This shows us the priority he placed on worship. We're called to worship God as well. So why don't we give it the same priority? This message can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryTheAltar
Our children's message for yesterday, about an unopened gift, can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromDecember26childrensmessage
Monday, December 20, 2010
Yesterday, we heard in part 4 of our series "Jesus Is...", that Jesus is the head of the church. This message can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryHeadoftheChurch
Monday, December 13, 2010
This week, we come to part 3 of our Advent series: "Jesus Is..." We learn this week from Colossians 1 that Jesus is the creator and the sustainer of all things. This message can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryTheCreator
Our children's message for the day can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromDecember12childrensmessage
Our children's message for the day can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromDecember12childrensmessage
Monday, December 06, 2010
In our Advent series, "Jesus Is...", based on Colossians 1:15-20, we learned that Jesus is the firstborn. This does not mean that he was created or that he had a beginning. It's referring to his position and status. This message can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryTheFirstborn
Monday, November 29, 2010
We began a series of messages that will carry us through Advent and Christmas. We're looking at Paul's description of Jesus in Colossians 1:15-20 and seeing who Jesus is. In the first message of this series, we saw that Jesus is the image of the invisible God. It can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryTheImageofGod_0
Our children's message for the day can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromNovember28childrensmessage
For Thanksgiving, we heard about giving thanks in all circumstances. We had a series of mini-sermons delivered by myself, Mark Fagerstrom, Roger Seldal, and Shawn Blobaum. It can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryGivingThanks_0
Our children's message for the day can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromNovember28childrensmessage
For Thanksgiving, we heard about giving thanks in all circumstances. We had a series of mini-sermons delivered by myself, Mark Fagerstrom, Roger Seldal, and Shawn Blobaum. It can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryGivingThanks_0
Monday, November 22, 2010
According to Scripture, believers will suffer persecution. We tend to think that persecution hinders the work of ministry. But, in reality, it provides opportunity for us to bear witness. This message can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryAGreatOpportunity
Our children's message for the day, focusing on encouraging one another, can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromNovember21childrensmessage
Our children's message for the day, focusing on encouraging one another, can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromNovember21childrensmessage
Monday, November 15, 2010
A vast majority of people in the United States say they're Christian; they say they believe in Jesus. But is this true? A disciple of Jesus, a Christian, will abide in his Word. This message can be downloaded and heard at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryDisciplesofJesus
This week, the message was brought by Gilbert Sebenste, one of the deacons at Grace. He shares how true believers will demonstrate love by serving others. He wants the disclaimer added that he jumbled the order in one of the Scriptures he shared. But it didn't alter the meaning or the message of the passage. It can be heard and downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/GilbertSebensteSincereLoveThroughService
This week, the message was brought by Gilbert Sebenste, one of the deacons at Grace. He shares how true believers will demonstrate love by serving others. He wants the disclaimer added that he jumbled the order in one of the Scriptures he shared. But it didn't alter the meaning or the message of the passage. It can be heard and downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/GilbertSebensteSincereLoveThroughService
Monday, November 01, 2010
Pastor Connely Dyrud, former missionary to Brazil, was with us at worship this week and brought the message. He spoke about the basics of prayer. His message can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/ConnelyDyrudTheBasicsofPrayer
Monday, October 25, 2010
As Paul approached the end of his life, and as he evaluated his life and ministry, he is confident that he's fulfilled God's call on his life. Do we have this same confidence? This message can be heard and downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryFulfillingtheCall
Monday, October 18, 2010
We all know that prayer is an essential part of the life of the believer. However, we often become frustrated in prayer. We become frustrated because, at times, it feels like our prayers are falling on deaf ears. What are we to do in times like this? We find the answer in Luke 18. This message can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryKeepFaith
Our children's sermon for the day can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromOctober17childrensmessage
Our children's sermon for the day can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/MarkFagerstromOctober17childrensmessage
Monday, October 11, 2010
We tend to think that we should be rewarded for our efforts; we like to think of ourselves as free men. And this way of thinking creeps into our understanding of the Lord; it creeps into our understanding of salvation. According to Scripture, we're undeserving servants. And even though this sounds demeaning, in reality it's a great blessing. This message can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryKnowYourPlace
Monday, October 04, 2010
People today are hard to convince; people are skeptical. And, because of this, we don't think that simply teaching and preaching the Word of God will bring people to faith. We think they need more; we think they need some evidence. But if people will not hear the Word of God, nothing will convince them. This message can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryTheSourceofFaith
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