Sermons

​​To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people (saints), together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours.
-- 1 Corinthians 1:2

Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
-- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
-- 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
-- James 1:12

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
-- John 16:33

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
-- Matthew 6:19-21

​ ​For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority.
-- Colossians 2:9-10

​Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and shun evil.
-- Proverbs 3:5-7

​ See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
-- 1 John 3:1

Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other. Keep his decrees and commands, so that it may go well with you and your children after you and that you may live long in the land the Lord your God gives you for all time.
-- Deuteronomy 4:39-40

For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.
-- 1 Corinthians 1:25

Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.
-- 1 Peter 3:10-11

We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
-- 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
-- Proverbs 31:30-31

Be merciful, just as your Father in heaven is merciful.
-- Luke 6:36

​​​If anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.
-- Matthew 10:42

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
-- 1 Thessalonians 5:18

​​​Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
-- 2 Timothy 4:8