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Christian Clement-Schlimm
The Bible often speaks in terms of nations: national sin, national judgment, and national blessing. This, however, might be hard for many of us to think about or relate to in our modern, individualistic Western world. In this sermon, we explore Nahum's prophecy regarding the fall of ancient Assyria and encounter timeless biblical principles about how God interacts with nations as nations.
Nahum 1:1-15
To get on track and stay on track, every team needs a game plan. The Christian Church is no different. With a God-given mission, and facing numerous challenges, the Apostle Paul outlined what Christians need to know to be effective, resilient, and joyful in ministry. For Christians and non-Christians alike, this sermon explores the key points of Christianity's game plan in and for our world.
1 Timothy 6:11-21
We live in an age of busyness and burnout. Life often feels like a hard, exhausting, and never-ending grind. We need to rest! But, resting, truly resting, is way easier said than done. In today's sermon, we turn to Scripture and learn practical steps to take to experience true, lasting, and rejuvenating rest, especially when life is a mess.
Psalm 4:1-8
Words are powerful. What we say matters. In today's sermon, we are going to unpack the great potential and dangerous power of words. We will learn why God cares about what people say, and how Christians can use our words to maximize God's glory and bless our world.
James 3:1-12
Jesus is amazing, but embracing the wrong understanding of Jesus can lead to having a devastating source of false hope and comfort. In this sermon, we will discover who Jesus truly is, and why faith in Him can allow us to survive, thrive, and find peace in this crazy world.
Hebrews 1:5-14
People often turn to worship to find meaning and fulfilment in their lives. This is the right impulse! Yet, it is easy to follow through in the wrong ways and end up dissatisfied or even hurt. In this sermon, we turn to ancient wisdom and discover the essential principles that will ensure your worship is effective, refreshing, and life-giving.
Do you ever struggle with the weight of the world's judgment and pressure? In today's sermon, we learn why in Jesus we have hope to stand in the face of judgment and freedom to live the best way possible!
Christians should want to get closer to God, be more holy, and strengthen their spiritual lives. But the only way to do that is to delve deeper into Christ's love and grace. In this sermon, we are reminded why there is no way to improve on Christ's person and work for us.
Ever feel stuck, directionless, and worried about the future? That's life in the wilderness and it can be brutal and long-lasting. But there's hope for you! At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of the promised son of Judah. In Him, we have a conqueror, and king, and source of blessing that can not only lead us out of the wilderness but make sure we never end up there again!
Everyone longs for the good times, but they never seem to last. Why is that? In this sermon, we examine Solomon in his glory days as King of Israel; we see the absolute power he had and the real dangers he faced. From Solomon’s good times, we learn how Christians should think and act when seeking or living in their good times.
Relationships are a foundational part of life. Whether it is our spouse, parents, siblings, friends, or co-workers, we all depend on relationships. Sadly, despite their importance, relationships can be so hard to forge, develop, and maintain. In this sermon, we move past the world’s advice, dig into Scripture, and learn what God says about how we should approach our various relationships.
In a world full of violence, injustice, sickness, and death, it can be easy to fall into feelings of hopelessness. Recognizing this, the Apostle John in Revelation 7 described a vision of hope that comforted the persecuted early church and should still comfort us today.
We all face the pressure of powerful people in our lives; governments, bosses, and popular classmates, but how should we respond to the pressure? Jacob, in Genesis 33, provides us a helpful example, showing us that God’s people walk the path of humility, generosity, and obedience.
How do you feel thinking about or preparing for worship? Excited, exhausted, conflicted? Today we will turn to Psalm 135 and be reminded that no matter what is going on in our lives or in the world, God is always worthy to be praised!
