Listed below are all of the sermons we currently have on the website.
"A Gospel Mind-Set" Philippians 1:12-26 The gospel changed the way Paul thought about... 1. His Difficulties "I want you to know, brothers, that what…
“Elements of Joy” Philippians 1:1-11 The Joy of Participation “I thank God in all my remembrance of you…because of your partnership in the gospel from the first…
Jesus Christ, the King of Kings Psalm 110 / 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 Five Characteristics of the King of Kings His reign is inaugurated His…
“What Happened in the Upper Room?” Exodus 11:1-12:13 / Luke 22:1-23 * One of the keys to understanding the upper room: The Passover Festival. Now the Feast…
The Foolishness of the Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 I. The cross will always seem foolish to the non-believing world “For the word of the cross is folly to…
“In the Garden: Part 2” Introduction: From Eden to Gethsemane I. Jesus and his disciples. A. The group arrives at Gethsemane 1. Why these three?…
“In the Garden: Part 1” – Genesis 2:25-3:13 Open: “Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.” I. The Serpent Deceives and Divides…
“Not Only In My Presence,” Philippians 2:1-13 Open: Goodbye I. The Benefits of Christ: A. “Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided…
“Have Mercy on Us,” Open: Those who cry out for mercy (Matthew 9:27, 15:22, 20:31, and Matthew 12:23) What expectations did they hold? I. The Promise…
“Unblemished,” Hebrews 9:17-28 Open: Of blemishes and touching up the family photos I. The Blood of Christ A. (v14) “How much more, then, will the blood…
“That Grace Might Reign,” romans 5:12-21 Open: Luke 2:11 and the three aspects of Jesus’ birth The mysterious and bonding “We” of professional sports. Go, Pack! …
“Angels’ View,” Luke 2:8-15, Revelation 14:6-16 Open: Singing telegrams and what we have lost with texts, emails and Facebook messenger 1 Peter 1:12 and things angels long…
Please note that Pastor Henn is struggling today with laryngitis. This is not his normal speaking voice but he presses on to give us another great sermon. “Peter’s View,” Luke 9:18-36…
“Paul’s View,” Acts 26:9-18, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Open: In a land far, far way, an Assembly of God pastor’s mission field and mine. David Wilkerson, Nicky Cruz…
John’s View,” 1 John 1:1-10, 2:1-2 Open: After three years camping out together, hiking the countryside, facing threats, you learn something about your companions. John’s first hand witness…
“Zechariah’s View,” Zechariah 3:1-10 Open: Good guilt. Bad guilt. Self-recrimination and lies. The work of the prosecutor and accuser. I. The Present Reality (vs. 1-5) A. …
“Daniel’s View,” Daniel 7:9-18 Open: The presence and power of the beast [Daniel 7:7, Revelations 20:10] I. The Ancient of Days A. (v9) “The Ancient of…
“Elijah’s View,” 1 Kings 19:9-18 Open: After a forty day fright-flight, Elijah hides in a cave at Mount Horeb. He wants to die. I. Location, Location, Location…
“Moses’ View,” Exodus 33:12-34:10 Open: A burning bush, commands on a mountaintop, smoke and fire, plagues and deliverance. Moses had seen a whole lot of God. He even…
“Hagar’s View,” Genesis 16 Open: What does it mean to stand in the story’s shadows? What does it mean to be poor, unemployed, homeless? Or to be a…
“Abram’s View,” Genesis 17 Open: How most young children view their parents—Bigger than life and able to leap tall buildings I. As El Shaddai [God Almighty] …
“Adam’s View,” Genesis 2 Open: Why talking about God is more important than talking about ourselves—Vacation musings. Adam encounters God I. As Life Giver A. …
“Whom Do You Want?” – Matthew 27:11-26 Introduction: The plot to eliminate Jesus (See Matthew 26:47-68) I. Pilate and Jesus A. Pilate Questions Jesus 1. …
“From Death to Life” Introduction: What does death look like? The mysterious case of a piece of glass embedded in a foot. I. What does death feel…
“From Sloth to Passion” Introduction: Deuteronomy 6:4 contra Revelations 21:8 with the curious inclusion of cowards [Hebrews 10:39] We will not limit sloth to laziness. We will include…
“From Failure to Freedom” – 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 Introduction: Glory Defined I. The Covenant Faceoff A. The Old Covenant 1. (v7) the ministry of death, (v9) the…
“Conceit to Humility” Introduction: Of all our sins, conceit [pride, vanity, egotism] quite possibly disguises itself best. Conceit can lead us to generosity or stinginess, to shyness or…
“Revenge to Mercy” Introduction: Revenge story line in The Iliad, Hamlet, The count of Monte Cristo, True Grit, and Spider Man 3 What entitles us to revenge? …
“Lust to Self-control” Introduction: Who’s guilty? Kennedy, Clinton, Gary Hart, Anthony Weiner, Mark Sanford, Vance McCallistar, David Petraeus, Eliot Spitzer, John Edwards, Tiger Woods, Wilt Chamberlain Who’s guilty? …
“Envy to Goodness” Introduction: Envy [jealousy, covetousness] wants what another has (i.e. success, health, stuff, attention). Envy [judgmental] resents what someone has seeing it as undeserved or unappreciated.…
June 8, 2014 Open: Melancholy (depression) comes from lost hope or a lack of vision/purpose [meaning] It results in disengagement from life and relationships It’s the feeling voiced…
“Fear to Faithfulness” Isaiah 12:2, “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid.” I. Fear Factor A. Cup ½ Full fears: Snakes, water,…
“What About Him?” John 21:15-23 Introduction: After breakfast Jesus invites Peter to walk the beach with him. It was to be a private and uncomfortable conversation. How does…
“Many Happy Returns,” John 20:19-31 Introduction: How good are you at waiting? How do you fill your time in anticipation of that next event? Do your days have…
“Good Night, Sleep Tight,” John 17 Introduction: The high priestly prayer as time runs out—“Father, the hour has come.” I. Glorify A. (v1) “Glorify the Son so…
“To Keep You From Falling,” John 15:26-16:15 Introduction: Jesus’ goodbyes continue into Chapter 16 with a promise (v7) “If I go, I will send [the Helper/Advocate/Counselor] to you.”…
“Friends,” John 15:1-15 Introduction: Israel described in Psalm 80:14, 15, “Have regard for this vine, the stock that your right hand planted, and for the son whom you…
“Why Are You Weeping?” John 20:1-15 Introduction: (v1) “On the first day of the week…” 8th sign/8th day/Genesis 1 renewed/curse annulled I. “While it was still dark”…
“Blind,” John 9 Introduction: (v5) “While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” [Isaiah 9:2, 49:6, John 1:4] Continues John 8:12, “I am…
“Defections at 6:66,” John 6:51-70 Introduction: Matthew 7:13-14, “Enter by the narrow gate.” The dubious appeal of crowded lines. (v51) “The bread I will give for the life…
“Expiration Date,” John 6:25-40 Introduction: The rise in popularity of Whole Foods and organic products despite the higher price. Why? I. Short Term Gain: Give Me an…
“What 200 Denarii Will Get You,” John 6:1-15 Introduction: The boundless hope of spring Training and the latest top prospects. Most fail. I. Is That Moses? A. …
“Authority Figure,” John 5:19-30 Introduction: We ended last week with a serious charge made against Jesus—He equated himself with God. How can we test his claim? A closing…
“Illegal Procedure,” John 5:1-18 Introduction: “Do you want to be healed?” It’s a strange question to ask a guy who has been lame 38 years. Change is hard…
“Waterfall,” John 4:28-42 Introduction: What is an evangelist? Which is more loving, to share your faith or to remain silent? Who is qualified for the job? I. …
“Give Me This Water,” John 4:7-26 Introduction: The afternoon gathering of women at the Guatemala village well The ability (and willingness) to strike up conversation with strangers. …
“Living In Shadows,” John 3:16-1 Introduction: The patient who wants a pill rather than a remedy The trouble with John 3:16 is that we stop short of John…
“How,” John 2:23-3:15 Introduction: (2010) Pew Research claims 2.18 billion Christians worldwide out of 6.9 billion people What do we know about Jesus? Do we know Jesus? …
Ligaments of Love Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: (Therefore) in light of what Paul has written so far about our position in Christ. I. God’s Plan: That his…
Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: (Therefore) in light of what Paul has written so far about our position in Christ. I. God’s Plan: That his people would be…
“Full Disclosure,” John 1:19-42 Introduction: Son, husband, father, grandfather, pastor Airline travel and the TSA I. Credentials A. (v29) “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes…
“The Word Was God” Isaiah 60:1-6, John 1:1-5, 10-14 Introduction: Epic battles like Lord of the Rings, or Axis vs. Allies, or jihad, or crusades, or Rom vs. Vandals.…
“The Son of the Most High” Luke 1:26-38 Introduction: Everybody wants a hero to save them but rarely does anybody want to serve their hero in return, at least…
“Jesus Christ, the Son of God” Mark 1:1-11 Introduction: Note the parallel formulation to August Caesar, the Son of a God The term gospel (Evangel) meant “joyful tidings” among…
“The Son of David, the Son of Abraham” Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Who’s in your family tree? Stories we tell at Thanksgiving of crazy relatives. The story of Jefferson and…
Restoration Ezekiel Ch8 The spirit takes Ezekiel on an inspection tour of the Temple. Abominations abound. Ch10 The glory of the Lord departs the Temple Ch18 We will not be…
Hind’s Feet on High Places** Esther (James 4:17) Ch1 Queen Vashti deposed Ch2 Beauty contest winner is Esther, the girl with the hidden background Mordecai uncovers a plot to assassinate…
Every Good Path Psalms Hymns of Praise: 8, 9, 24, 29, 33, 47, 48, 65-67, 75, 90, 97, 111-113, 144-150 Laments (confession): 22, 25, 31, 38, 39, 41, 51, 86,…
C-Sharp, Don't B-Flat Job: When you lose everything Ch1 Job’s property, plus his children, are taken from him. V21, “Naked I came from my…” Ch2 Satan torments Job for his…
Rebuild It Ezra Ch1 King Cyrus issues a proclamation (538 b.c.) allowing Jews to return to Jerusalem. Ch2 About 50,000 people, along with two hundred singers, return. Ch3 They build…
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 1 Kings Ch2 David’s deathbed charge: v2, “Be strong and show yourself a man.” Revenge Ch3 Solomon asks for, and receives, wisdom. (2…
Give Us a King 1 Samuel Ch1 Hannah had no children Ch2 Trouble at Eli’s Bar & Grill Ch3 Dark times: v2, “And the word of the Lord was rare…
Joshua Ch1 “Be strong and courageous.” Joshua assumes command Ch3 Israel crosses the Jordan River Ch5 Passover in Canaan and Joshua on holy ground [This sounds a lot like Moses]…
Exodus Ch2 Moses born, educated and on the lam in Midian Ch3 “Who am I?” meets” Who I am” Ch4 Moses, Aaron and a powerful staff 7-11 Ten…
Genesis “Covenant People” C1 – Six days of creation and after each day God looked and judged, “It is good” Key line: 1:1, “In the beginning God created the…
“Growing Up” 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12, 2:13-17 Introduction: Retooling Labor Day I. (1:3, 2:13) “We ought always to give thanks to God for you” A. (v3) “…your faith is…
“Coming Attractions” 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 Introduction: The fear of being forgotten or left behind when you don’t have a ride. Wenatchee winter walk I. (v17) “We shall always…
“Live Holy Lives” 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, 5:12-22 Introduction: When a liberal and a conservative agree, it’s time to act. The problem with preaching through the bible and highlighting morals.…
“Stand Strong” 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Introduction: James 1:2-4, yeah, yeah, yeah. It still hurts and it’s still dangerous. I. Affliction A. (v13) “We wanted to come to you…but…
“Full Conviction” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 Introduction: (v2) “We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers.” Thanks for Comfort Meal, dinner in…
“Do Not Neglect the Gift” 1 Timothy 4:6-16 Introduction: Health scares sharpen my attention to a doctor’s advice. I. Personal Training A. (v7) “Have nothing to do with…
“At Work” 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13 Introduction: Session hosted dinners. Anyone suspicious? Anyone decline because you thought we might hit you up with a money request? I. Our Appeal…
Please Note: Mic problems this week caused poor audio quality.
“Called to Freedom” Galatians 5:13-26 Introduction: What freedom means and why it is so hard to protect and maintain Saddam’s vacuum, Egypt’s sniff of Arab Spring, immigration fences and…
Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer 11 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as…
“Building Up the church” 1 Corinthians 14:1-12 Introduction: An I-first generation may be surprised that building up the church, rather than ourselves is a goal of New Testament writers.…
“To the Best of Your Ability” Romans 12:1-10 Introduction: “You are only as good as the tools in your toolbox.” A church is only as healthy as the range…
“Authority” Luke 10:1-12, 17-21 Introduction: Luke 9 Jesus sends out the Twelve. In Luke 10 he expands the ministry to seventy-two. (2 Corinthians 5:20) Ambassadors and (1…
“A Wandering Aramean” Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Introduction: Jeremiah 6:16 and standing at the crossroads. (v1) “When you come into the land that the LORD your God is giving you for…
“Something Old, Something New” Deuteronomy 18:15-22 Introduction: A matter of succession. Who replaces a visionary like Steve Jobs? Or a coach like Phil Jackson? Who replaces Moses? I. …
“Mazel Tov and L’Chaim” Deuteronomy 16:1-17 Introduction: Mother’s Day, Pentecost, Memorial Day, Graduate Recognition. Pentecost? I. The Big Three Jewish Feasts declare, “Look what God has done.” A. …
“The Poor Among You” Deuteronomy 15:1-11 Introduction: (v1) “At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release.” Seven year itch, 7-10 years for cell replacement (myth)…
“Fear, Walk, Love” Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Introduction: Requirements for voting, for serving in the military, for driving, for practicing medicine. Requirements for having a child? I. (v12) “What does…
“A Stubborn People” Deuteronomy 9:4-19 Introduction: It’s easy for pride and arrogance to develop when you live in a land of great blessing. We might conclude that we deserve…
“Lest You Forget” Deuteronomy 8:11-20 Introduction: Amnesia medication, the peace of a colonoscopy, and dream drift I. Forgetting A. (v11) “Take care lest you forget the LORD your…
“Where Are the Nine?” Luke 17:11-19 Introduction: Leprosy causes nerve damage and disfiguring skin sores. Social stigma and isolation. Five little piggies, “this little piggy went to market…” Where…
“pssst” Luke 16:1-13 Introduction: The Pharisees are dismissed without a severance package I. Dishonest A. Charge brought against the manager for wasting his boss’s possessions 1. (v2) “Turn…
“More Than Food” Luke 12:13-23 Open: (v13) “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” Not necessarily a greedy request. This might come from a pursuit…
“What Shall I Do?” Luke 10:25-37 Open: (v25) A lawyer’s question: “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” What shall I do? I. Cross Examination A. …
“Dressed and Ready” Luke 12:35-48 Open: L. Ron Hubbard, dressed and ready I. An Unlikely Wardrobe A. (v35) “Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning.”…
Sunday morning sermon at Highview Church.
Sunday morning sermon at Highview Church.
Sunday morning sermon at Highview Church.
Sunday morning sermon at Highview Church.
Sunday morning sermon at Highview Church.