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Getting Ready

When we go through transition there are key ways to personally get ready. This series was while guest speaking at Saratoga Federated Church. Such a great and loving group of Christians they truly are! http://www.saratogafederated.org

Wk. 1 For The LORD

Wk. 2 For Others

Wk. 3 For Your New Pastor

When Jesus Encounters Your Tough Season

Have you every tried everything you have and then get to the end of your rope only to realize nothing has changed and in fact things might have gotten worse and now your season has brought about a sense of hopelessness?

Wk. 1 Supply

Wk. 2 Satisfy

Wk. 3 Simplify

Wk. 4 Signify

Wk. 5 Sympathize

Developing A Spiritual Workout

This is a sermon I preached about how to get our spirits stronger. Life can wear us out and distract us and it is easy to wake up one day and feel out of sync, out of touch and out of shape. These are things I have learned in my life and practice with my life. When I stray from these I can easily identify why things may be going as they are and I can quickly make adjustments needed. God has given us so many resources and blessings to live life vibrant and get though the tough times. Be encouraged, this sermon is NOT about doing more, it’s about how to stay healthy and strong as we do this called life, for His glory!

You are not random or an accident, you are created by The loving God! Come discover how the beginning (that God started) really happened and gain a new purpose for living!

Wk. 1 Im The Beginning Pt. 1

Wk. 2 In The Beginning Pt. 2

Wk. 3 Space

Wk. 4 Reproduce

Wk. 5 Stars

Wk. 6 Wings

Wk. 7 Breathe

Wk. 8 Sabbath

Everyone experiences moments when life shatters and crumbles and you don’t know what to do. Join us, as we see how God puts the pieces back together again!

Wk. 1 Own it

Wk. 2 Watch It

Wk. 3 Build It

Wk. 4 Ride It

Wk. 5 Release It

Wk. 6 Release It

Wk. 7 Entrust It

Wk. 8 Cover It

Why Can I Trust The Bible?

Here is a sermon I preached about “Why we can trust the Bible”. It is okay to have questions of the Bible because that causes us to seek more about it. This sermon reveals indisputable evidence of its validity. I wasn’t raised in Church so I am a natural seeker which I hope comforts and helps others who seek. Just listen and let the Holy Spirit confirm His truth in your heart. It is crucial to use valid, trusted and respected sources while doing research on the Bible. This sermon is based off the first week of series from the incredible “40 Days In The Word” campaign by Pastor Rick Warren. I preached weeks. 1 and 6 of the series. I preached this while I was on staff at FCC

Emotions are of God because God has emotions, but how do we engage our emotions the way God intended… we need to go beneath the surface to find out…

Wk. 1 Identify

Wk. 2 Authenticity

Wk. 3 Freedom

Wk. 4 Vulnerability

Wk. 5 Limitations

Wk. 6 Loss

Wk. 7 Love

Wk. 8 Pace

In the midst of the tinsel and trees, party’s and presents, it seems like Jesus is somehow missing from Christmas. When Jesus gets lost in the shuffle of life, we miss out on the answers He brings into life’s biggest questions. Join us, as we take the time to intentionally put Christ back into Christmas and restore our reason to celebrate!

Wk. 1 Puts Purpose Back In Lives

Wk. 2 Puts Praise On Lips

Wk. 3 Puts Power Back In Weakness

Wk. 4 Puts Peace In Hearts

Upon Further Review

This is a sermon I preached inspired by the book “Greater”. It is a pretty emotional sermon because it is an emotional subject. Have you suffered a loss or face the impossible? Has God given you something and seemed to have taken it away? Though fear, frustration and loss seem to grip you, understand God may not resurrect your situation, He will resurrect you destination. Be encouraged and uplifted that we serve a God who upon further review can turn things around! At 31:17 I had a video of Jeremy Camp’s I still believe played before concluding the sermon, if you want to see that video go to this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FMmxKM5Wj0

Every generation needs those who will reclaim their generation for Jesus! The devil’s lies are the same, yet Jesus’ truth is the same. The devil is doing his part to tell lies, are we doing our part to tell the truth about Jesus, so we Reclaim our Generation?

Wk. 1 Exposing A Generation

Wk.2 Catching A Generation

Wk. 3 Harvesting A Generation

Wk. 4 Preserving A Generation

Life is about overcoming. Jesus has done His part, yet we are to take the steps to get there.
Discover the steps each of us needs to take in order to become overcomer’s in ANY area of our lives!!!

Wk. 1 Overcoming Control

Wk. 2 Overcoming Hurt

Wk. 3 Overcoming Bondage

Wk. 4 Overcoming Guilt

Wk. 5 Overcoming Defects

Wk. 6 Overcoming Unforgiveness

Wk. 7 Overcoming Failure

Pack Light To Pack Right

Does life or a situation just seem too heavy? Did you know you do not have to carry it all? What’s that mean? This is a sermon I preached about being intentional about what you pack in your life to carry. There are just some things we are not meant to carry, but Jesus is. There is an awesome real life situation that happened to me which helps paint the picture of how and why to “Pack Light to Pack Right”. Hope your load feels lighter after you watch this… God bless!

The End is inevitable. Many say it won’t happen, Jesus was a crazy man or the book of Revelation is a fable. It’s time to learn the truth about The End! Ultimately it is two world’s one choice; one to fear, and one to celebrate. The End is just the beginning but only for the Christian is it a happy ending!

Wk. 1 The Rapture

Wk. 2 Tribulation

Wk. 3 2nd Coming and Armageddon

Wk. 4 Milennial Reign

Wk. 5 Final Judgement and New Earth

Bundle of Joy

Who really is this child? Has He just come to save us, or give us more? This Christmas, come discover the incredible bundle of Joy Jesus brings into our WHOLE lives!

Wk. 1 Walk

Wk. 2 Talk

Wk. 3 Live

Wk. 4 Smil

In an age where our faith is continually under attack, we need to know how to fight back. We need to know who Jesus was, why the Bible is relevant, and why Jesus is the only way to Heaven. Come, get equipped to fight for THE one and only faith bringing confidence to you and clarity to others
as Jesus is shared.

Wk. 1 Creation

Wk. 2 Faith and Science

Wk. 3 The Truth About Darwinism

Wk. 4 Biology and God

Wk. 5 The Truth About The Universe

In life, just as in nature, storms come and storms go. So, how do you endure them and

survive the aftermath? Join us, as we learn how to prepare for the inevitable storms of

life, and discover how we can come out of them stronger than how we entered, with Jesus.

Wk. 1 In Marriage

Wk. 2 In Parenting

Wk. 3 In Loss

You’re In For A Treat, My Wife Laura Preached This One!!!!!

Wk. 4 In Faith

I Will Make The Most Of Jesus

This is a sermon I preached at Christmas time. It is addressing that amidst all the craziness life can bring (especially around Christmas) and how easy it is to get lost in lesser things, you can rest assured that Jesus is the best one to focus on. His presence is something we choose to enjoy, to make a priority, and embrace. This is not another “to do”, rather it is a “get to do”, in fact the greatest “get to do” we will ever experience!

Selfie

In our world, we have become obsessed with “self”. In fact, it has become all about “self”. Yet, we are more unfulfilled than ever! The lie is, the more you make it about “self” the better things are… So, join us as we actually find out that the truth is what you do with “self” that makes all the difference.

Wk. 1 Selfless

Wk. 2 Self Aware

Wk. 3 Self Control

Wk. 4 Self Care

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWSnRNgr1V8&list=PLyr2U7-RpdqBGQ29i2ko9cL443ublpcgj&index=3

Wk. 5 Self Motivated

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGUk2CdxKNk&list=PLyr2U7-RpdqBGQ29i2ko9cL443ublpcgj&index=4

Wk. 6 Self Help

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXacvhMkf0k&list=PLyr2U7-RpdqBGQ29i2ko9cL443ublpcgj&index=5

Wk. 7 Self Love

Energized For Change

This is a sermon I preached about how to make change happen in your life. Change can be tough though it is necessary. Faced with overwhelming odds just means we get a plan and make it and then let God do His part. Let this sermon be a guide and inspiration for you as you consider taking steps of making the changes God is calling you to make or that you need or want to make. Remember: His plans for you are good, not to harm you, but give you a hope and a future… despite what you face along the way!

Imagine if Easter NEVER happened! What would life be like? What would your life be like? How would it change your relationships, any ideas of hope or eternity? The good news is that Easter did happen! Come learn how to truly incorporate what Easter has accomplished for your life!

Wk. 1 Without Connection

Wk. 2 Without Hope

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpvnImwAfjI&list=PLyr2U7-RpdqBPZhINpw5QrKxxO10A9PJp

Wk. 3 Life Without Easter

The Empty Tomb That Fills Empty Lives

If the tomb that a dead Jesus was in, still held His dead body, then our lives would be empty; however this is your time to realize why the empty tomb FILLS empty lives!

Wk. 1 He IS God

WK. 2 We ARE Forgiven

Wk. 3 The devil IS Defeated

Wk. 4 We HAVE Eternal Life

Integrating The Bible Into My Life

Here is a sermon I preached about “Integrating The Bible Into Your Life “. The Bible is not only relevant for your life but necessary. It is just as effective as ever, yet needed more than ever. Be encouraged as you listen that the Bible is not JUST something you read, it is something you can live. God makes this so much easier than it seems and it blesses us so much more than we can ever imagine. This sermon is based off the second week of series from the incredible “40 Days In The Word” campaign by Pastor Rick Warren. I preached weeks. 1 and 6 of the series. I preached this while I was on staff at FCC

This is a sermon series I preached as the new Pastor. I called it “Now What” meaning that now that the new Pastor is here, now what? The goal is not to have a Pastor, the goal is to fulfill God’s will. Regardless where you are, this sermon series will help you be on track to the future God has for all of us Christians:

Here is my actual try out sermon:

“For Such A Time As This”

https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=4dmX4g16SYs

Wk. 1 Lay It Down

Wk. 3 Pick Up Your Cross

Upon Further Review

This is a sermon I preached inspired by the book “Greater”. It is a pretty emotional sermon because it is an emotional subject. Have you suffered a loss or face the impossible? Has God given you something and seemed to have taken it away? Though fear, frustration and loss seem to grip you, understand God may not resurrect your situation, He will resurrect you destination. Be encouraged and uplifted that we serve a God who upon further review can turn things around! At 31:17 I had a video of Jeremy Camp’s I still believe played before concluding the sermon, if you want to see that video go to this link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FMmxKM5Wj0

First Aid- Worst Case Scenario

This is a sermon I preached about how and why to be God’s First Aid in a hurting world. There are so many simple ways that are so practical to do this. It is easy to get caught up in our own worst case scenarios, but when we look beyond our self, we see despite our circumstances we can make a difference in our world.

In an age where our faith is continually under attack, we need to know how to fight back. We need to know who Jesus was and is, why the Bible is relevant, and why Jesus is the only way to Heaven. Come, get equipped to fight for THE one and only faith bringing confidence to you and clarity to others as Jesus is shared- Cults version.

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