You Cannot Fake God Out! - Psalm 51:1-9
David was a man after God's own heart and even after his terrible moral failures, God's grace raises him up to teach us how to be spiritually alive in grace. Psalm 51:1-9. February 22, 2023. Pastor Don Patterson. holyword.net
We Have to Get Over Ourselves! - 1 Corinthians 1:25-31
God graciously selected each one of us not because we were all that great. So, He wants us to live our Christian life in the place of knowing it was grace and not works that made Him choose us. When we live in this grace, we will be very loving and forgiving people without all of the pressure that self-righteousness puts on us.
Do You See What I See? - Luke 2:10-15
Jesus was born in humble circumstances and God sent angels to tell the humble shepherds first so all people would know His grace included them. No one should think they are too plain or too sinful for God to redeem. Luke 2:10-15.
December 24, 2022. Christmas Eve 4pm Service. Pastor Don Patterson
Don't We Dare Doubt Jesus - Matthew 11: 2 -11
When life hits us in the mouth our prepackaged plans fail us. Sometimes we doubt God too. John the Baptist doubted his previous paradigm. He took it to Jesus. When Jesus answers John, He helps us quit doubting too.
Matthew 11:2-11. December 11, 2022. Pastor Don Patterson.
Sermon study questions for Connect Group discussion, and for personal reflection:
1. Read Matthew 11:2-11. Why do you think John asked if Jesus was the one? 2. Why do you think Jesus did not answer John directly? 3. Why did Jesus feel the need to say such wonderful things about John after his disciples left Jesus? 4. What does Jesus mean that the least in God's kingdom is greater than John?
In spirituality, the Word is everything - John 8:31-36
Jesus teaches us that faith must be fueled by His powerful words. When we trust Him to keep us in the faith by fueling our hearts with His Word, we will live our best life. October 30, 2022. Pastor Don Patterson.
Sermon study questions for Connect Group discussion, and for personal reflection: 1. Read John 8:31-36. What did Jesus mean by “the truth will set you free”? 2. How would you use the idea that the truth will set you free to help a friend: a. Get free from sin’s power? b. Get free from sin’s condemnation?
"Five Core Values of People Who Love God" - Hebrews 13:1-6
Pastor Patterson’s 30th Anniversary as a Pastor.
Five of the core values of values people have that love God are: 1) Love believers like family, 2) Nice to strangers, 3) Are the for the suffering, 4) Champion marriage, 5) Don't make it about money. Hebrews 13:1-6
God Set Us Up for Success: Deuteronomy 30:15-20
God set us up for success. He gave his law to bless us and the gospel to bless us more. Deuteronomy 30: 15-20
This is, then how you should pray - Matthew 6:5-13
This then, is how you should pray: God centered, grace driven, spiritually committed. Matthew 6:5-13. August 7th, 2022. Pray Continually Series (3 of 3). Pastor Don Patterson.
"Choose the better part!" - Luke 10:38-42
Sermon Text: Luke 10:38-42
Sermon Date: July 17th, 2022, 6th Sunday after Pentecost, Connect Group 812
Topic: Mary and Martha
Choose the better part by unplugging from the world and plugging in to Jesus.
Pastor Don Patterson
"What in the world was God doing?" - Ruth 1:1-20
Sermon Text: Ruth 1:1-20
Sermon Date: July 10th, 2022, 5th Sunday after Pentecost, Connect Group 812
Topic: Peace, Purpose, Suffering, Wisdom, Ruth, Naomi, Boaz
What in the world was God doing? He was giving Naomi a longing for heaven, giving the world a model of faith based love and was positioning his people to give the world a Savior.
Pastor Don Patterson
"Who we get to be between Sundays!" - Numbers 6:22-27
Sermon Text: Numbers 6:22-27
Sermon Date: June 12, 2022, Trinity Sunday, Connect Group 812
Topic: Trinity, Forgiveness, Grace
The blessing that God gave us through Aaron in Numbers, Chapter 6, lets God give us His family identity and assures us between Sundays that we have His blessing in guidance.
Pastor Don Patterson
What Babel has to do with Pentecost- Genesis 11:1-9
"What Babel has to do with Pentecost" - Genesis 11:1-9
Sermon Text: Genesis 11:1-9
Sermon Date: June 5, 2022, Pentecost Sunday
Topic: Pentecost
What Babel has to do with Pentecost?
1. Problems
2. Purpose
3. Pilgrimage
Pastor Don Patterson
We Have One Good Shepherd - John 10:22-30
Sermon Text: John 10:22-30
Sermon Date: May 8, 2022. , Good Shepherd Sunday
We only have one good shepherd. Listen to his voice over the crowd and even over your own voice.
Pastor Don Patterson
"Why do you look for the living among the dead?" - Luke 24:1-12
EASTER FESTIVAL SERVICE
Title: "Why do you look for the living among the dead?" - Luke 24:1-12
Sermon Text: Luke 24:1-12
Sermon Date: April 17, 2022, Easter Festival Service
Topic: Jesus is Risen, Easter
Easter interprets our lives. Be careful not to reserve this. Let the word and work of Christ do its' magic.
Pastor Don Patterson
"Jesus Asks Questions?" (Part 4) - Keep Watch with Jesus! - Mark 14:32-42
Sermon Text: Mark 14:32-42
Sermon Date: March 30, 2022. 5th Wednesday in Lent
Keep watch with Jesus, to see his patience and his enormous sacrifice.
Pastor Don Patterson
Jesus Asks Questions (Part 3): Why are you bothering her? - Mark 14:1-11
Sermon Text: Mark 14:1-11
Sermon Date: March 23, 2022. 4th Wednesday Night Lent Service.
Topic: Devotion
Devotion to Christ is deeply personal and Christ’s devotion to us is deeply personal.
Pastor Don Patterson
Don't Whine When There's No Wine - John 2:1-11
Sermon Text: John 2:1-11
Sermon Date: January 16, 2022. 2nd Sunday after Epiphany.
Topic: The Wedding at Cana, Miracle
Don't do life without Jesus. Instead learn to pray and then trust He will do great things for you.