Gender and Culture
Trevor Nashleanas
This is the sixth sermon in our “Contend and Contextualize” sermon series. God has created men and women with distinct genders for his glory and our good. Each gender is equal in dignity and value, but different in role, specifically in marriage. In a world that is lobbying for gender neutrality, sexual promiscuity it’s important […]
A Life That Glorifies God
Trevor Nashleanas
This is the fifth sermon in our “Contend and Contextualize” sermon series. God has called Christians to live as faithful missionaries who take the gospel to their friends, colleagues and neighbors. In order to do this believers must befriend those who are far from God, while maintaining a life that honors God. It is often […]
Trial & Temptation
Trevor Nashleanas
This is the fourth sermon in our “Contend & Contextualize” sermon series. Life is not easy. Our daily trails tempt us to let something other than Jesus occupy our hearts. If we’re not intentional, we can easily find ourselves associating with Jesus without actually believing in or following him. We must avoid the temptation to […]
Timeless Truth & Timely Methods
Trevor Nashleanas
This is the third sermon in our “Contend and Contextualize” sermon series. The story of Jesus is not a cleverly invented analogy, but a timeless truth that has been God’s plan from the beginning of time. It is as relevant today as it was 2,000+ years ago. Christian’s, however, must learn to make Jesus accessible […]
Sacrifice for the Gospel
Trevor Nashleanas
This is the second sermon in our “Contend and Contextualize” sermon series. An entitlement attitude among God’s people is a bigger obstacle for non-Christians than a lack of Bible knowledge or ministry skills. Christians are to sacrifice their own privileges so that others can know Jesus because Jesus sacrificed his privileges so that we could […]
Preferring One Another
Trevor Nashleanas
This is the first sermon in our “Contend & Contextualize” sermon series. Christians should make every effort to interact with and witness to those who are far from God, but they should not do so at the expense of other Christians. The Lord has given us freedom from our former lifestyle patterns and religious affiliations, […]